VOCES8 Foundation Choir & Orchestra: Sleep by Eric Whitacre (orch. Jim Clements)

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @agw9856
    @agw9856 18 годин тому

    Beautiful!

  • @rsdani999
    @rsdani999 27 днів тому +2

    1:27 the notes on "my head" are so freaking beautiful i get the chills every time

  • @MartinMerayoUCDM
    @MartinMerayoUCDM 6 місяців тому +57

    Thanks for bringing such beauty upon the world. We need it

  • @timothymalone7067
    @timothymalone7067 6 місяців тому +71

    I have loved the Voces8 performance of this piece since it came out. This version with more voices and the orchestra adds a new dimension.

    • @carloscamejo7532
      @carloscamejo7532 6 місяців тому +4

      Whitacre had it very, very easy. He was originally going to use the Robert Frost "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening", and didn't hear until much later (recordings of the original setting exist) that the Frost estate didn't allow settings of it back then. This was 2001 or so.
      One of Whitacre's best friends just happens to be a renowned poet, Charles Anthony Silvestri. He is in demand in the choral world for his prose and a fine musician in his own right. He was asked by Whitacre to write something that conveyed the feel of the original Frost and Sleep was born.

    • @donnaj9964
      @donnaj9964 6 місяців тому +3

      @@carloscamejo7532 It's strange, but without knowing this background story I did think of the Frost poem. It has that same mystical feel about it.

  • @johnd2143
    @johnd2143 4 місяці тому +6

    I had gone so long having not had music hit me that hard that I almost forgot it could. Was just listening, enjoying it, when suddenly found myself crying. Beautiful.

    • @kathleenmadeira7143
      @kathleenmadeira7143 4 місяці тому

      I completely agree. Eric Whitacre's music awakens the soul.

  • @redbark
    @redbark 6 місяців тому +35

    It's refreshing to hear a contemporary American composer who can recognize good poetry and write real music.

  • @otshepengmothoa7590
    @otshepengmothoa7590 6 місяців тому +32

    Nothing short of pure surreal magic. The Orchestra dynamic is absolutely amazing. ✨

  • @victorycupcake3061
    @victorycupcake3061 6 місяців тому +7

    I will never get tired of this song, no matter how many renditions I hear. That climax (about 4:00) always brings me to tears. I swear those are the most beautiful notes I've ever heard,

  • @polderknaap9794
    @polderknaap9794 6 місяців тому +15

    Whitacre times Voces8 gives goosebumps squared. Absolutely stunning, and thank you again for continuing pure joy in life, with this piece of art

  • @b.s.h.6206
    @b.s.h.6206 6 місяців тому +13

    Sleep by Eric Whitacre is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PIECE. To VOCES8 and everyone involved in this work: you have done such an amazing job in bringing this calibre of music into the world with such immaculate audio recording and cinematography. We are all indebted to you for this truly moving and God-glorifying production of such a passionate piece of music with so many talented artists from so many different backgrounds. This coalition of powerful performers can truly make music that penetrates the soul and tunes with every sense of the body. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AND A THOUSAND TIMES MORE, THANK YOU.
    p.s.To Barnaby Smith: you are my role model. I am a 16-year-old choral conducting enthusiast and I hope to start my first year of college early (2024-2025). I hope and pray that I can train to conduct choral music, even at a small level, and make music for God's glory. You are an inspiration.

  • @gibsonbe1
    @gibsonbe1 5 місяців тому +2

    It is hard to improve on a song that was conceived to be A cappella and then orchestrate it and not be redundant but this setting adds another level of depth to this exquisite music. The tubular bells on the pedal that moves through the voices gave me goosebumps. The performance is what we come to expect from Voces8 and sends us to another world, if only for a moment.

  • @shedrick6846
    @shedrick6846 6 місяців тому +13

    The best performance of this piece I have ever heard. Exquisite!

  • @MsMsmak
    @MsMsmak 6 місяців тому +21

    Beautiful. Everything about this is beautiful.

  • @davidbrook7121
    @davidbrook7121 6 місяців тому +10

    Lovely to see alumni (Eleonore, Jonathon) appearing in the constellation of stars here. We are so fortunate to have such luminaries favour us!

  • @11superchelseafc
    @11superchelseafc 4 місяці тому +1

    This orchestration is so well done, it frames and supplements but never steals the show from the vocal arrangement… chills. Also must add the sound engineering crew absolutely crushed this, it sounds phenomenal

  • @mdiaper21
    @mdiaper21 6 місяців тому +4

    Gorgeous. I loved the deep resonance of the bass singers.

  • @sakralmusikk
    @sakralmusikk 6 місяців тому +10

    C'est vraiment magnifique. Bravo à vous. On sent vraiment que vous goutez pleinement la musique que vous interprétez.

  • @chris3312
    @chris3312 6 місяців тому +6

    Nothing seems appropriate to describe what I just heard. Bravo.

  • @AndrewMycol
    @AndrewMycol 6 місяців тому +1

    Well, just when I thought the choir version of Sleep was already amazing, this choir/orchestra combo legit almost brought me to tears with how beautiful this was to listen to. This video is criminally underrated, and I'm so glad that I was one of the lucky people that got to listen to this.

  • @infour44
    @infour44 6 місяців тому +13

    Gorgeous sound. Love the unexpected dissonances.

  • @owlley
    @owlley 5 місяців тому +1

    This sounds amazing played loud on a good pair of headphones. The orchestral crescendo is magnificent!

  • @bobschwab5273
    @bobschwab5273 4 місяці тому

    My daughter sent me the Voces 8 video of this piece. It evokes so much emotion, I love it when music does that to me.
    Outstanding arrangement performance and recording.
    Just WOW!

  • @lizej1905
    @lizej1905 6 місяців тому +9

    Absolutely extraordinary ❤ pure magic vocals and orchestra ✨️😍✨️

  • @jonbutton3259
    @jonbutton3259 5 місяців тому +1

    This version is the most powerful of any I've listened to.

  • @HarmoniChris
    @HarmoniChris 6 місяців тому +7

    This is so profoundly beautiful. Thank you.

  • @Mezilesialan
    @Mezilesialan 6 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful beyond words. So let’s just smile. ❤

  • @MariaNew-cg1tw
    @MariaNew-cg1tw 6 місяців тому +6

    That music and performance was stunningly beautiful. Thank you.

  • @james_subosits
    @james_subosits 6 місяців тому +2

    That quiet timpani roll starting at 1:52 adds so much.

  • @timothymalone7067
    @timothymalone7067 3 місяці тому

    When I first began listening I was not sure I liked the slower tempo, however as it built it gorgeous!

  • @ItsMeZoGGy
    @ItsMeZoGGy 3 місяці тому

    This has to be the best adaptation of an already amazing composition, Bravo!

  • @renepierrebedecarrax6592
    @renepierrebedecarrax6592 3 місяці тому

    Très très très belle direction par le " haute contre " de VOCES8 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! . Une version magnifique ! !

  • @stephanbuchner639
    @stephanbuchner639 6 місяців тому +3

    Bravo! Epische Musik vom Feinsten!

  • @HazelMcCalden
    @HazelMcCalden 6 місяців тому +3

    No words are necessary! I'm in HEAVEN!!!

  • @sarahsingsforchrist
    @sarahsingsforchrist 6 місяців тому

    Always love the /f/ /f/ sound at "flickering light" as it really paints the image and makes the sound of candles flickering. Sleep is necessary but can be cumbersome and vulnerable. Such poetry about a normal human experience.

  • @harmensleeuwenhoek9790
    @harmensleeuwenhoek9790 6 місяців тому

    Wowww! What a fantastic performance of this beautiful song. So full of musical and emotional expression! It really touches me. Thank you so much!

  • @mirthiful1
    @mirthiful1 6 місяців тому +2

    This was incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.

  • @michaellambgelo
    @michaellambgelo 6 місяців тому +1

    I've never heard this orchestrated before. Rich and gorgeous.

  • @mgeuleinstsear
    @mgeuleinstsear 6 місяців тому

    Always loved this piece performed by only Voces8.
    It is interesting how adding the orchestra and foundation choir to it makes it sound like soundtrack music to some epic movie.
    Love both versions - they are both amazing ❤️

  • @JPJMando
    @JPJMando 6 місяців тому +1

    Still the best vocal group on the planet. Bravo 👌

  • @drpangloss6725
    @drpangloss6725 6 місяців тому +5

    Incredibly powerful and beautiful!!

  • @skorsby1
    @skorsby1 4 місяці тому

    This should have a billion views!

  • @wmbaak
    @wmbaak 6 місяців тому

    Unbelievable! What a masterpiece. What's the most beautiful part? I don't know. The choir? The whole setting? The perfect voices, especially when the dissonants sound? The end?
    Figure out yourself and enjoy. Thank you.

  • @deborahbarrett2385
    @deborahbarrett2385 6 місяців тому +1

    I never heard every single part so crystalline clearly before. Ravishing beauty!

  • @MathStatsMe
    @MathStatsMe 6 місяців тому +4

    That orchestration!! 😍😍😍

  • @bartreniers8721
    @bartreniers8721 6 місяців тому

    this is so beautiful. OUTSTANDING the best from the best. What a great sound. Unique in the world. Bravo Voces8

  • @denekaraus8592
    @denekaraus8592 5 місяців тому

    The climactic chord in this piece, an F minor 7th, 9th, is the most dramatic moment in music I've ever heard.

  • @chrisribaudo9103
    @chrisribaudo9103 6 місяців тому

    Stunning composition and execution. Whitacre and Voces8. Simply, the standard.

  • @SimonBeirne
    @SimonBeirne 6 місяців тому

    I heard this piece on classicfm as part of the dawn chorus segment with lucy coward, Great arrangement.

  • @nedhorner
    @nedhorner 6 місяців тому

    If you ever come to Missouri please tell me lol. You all have been a source of great happiness in my life. thank you soo much! I could only dream about singing with you, or even meeting you for that matter, I still hope one day I can at least see you live. THANK YOU.😊

  • @donnaj9964
    @donnaj9964 6 місяців тому +2

    Extraordinary. Thank you.

  • @samr9696
    @samr9696 6 місяців тому

    that was amazing, i was waiting for the suspended cymbal and it came! glorious climax ❤

  • @ohmy5650
    @ohmy5650 6 місяців тому +1

    Stunningly touching & grandiose.

  • @Kegan.palmer2022
    @Kegan.palmer2022 5 місяців тому

    A wonderful masterpiece

  • @williamstachour4019
    @williamstachour4019 6 місяців тому

    A fun take on the original. Impeccably executed, as always. Bravo.

  • @josefkastner8698
    @josefkastner8698 6 місяців тому

    Wow, wow, wow, welcome in heaven !

  • @josearcadiobuendía-y9n
    @josearcadiobuendía-y9n 6 місяців тому +2

    ❤Voice8

  • @dabeamer42
    @dabeamer42 6 місяців тому

    Of course the singing is otherworldly -- it's Voces8, after all. What really stood out to me was the use of the percussion.

  • @cathcort1
    @cathcort1 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for my morning meditation :)

  • @scrhapsodieatelier190
    @scrhapsodieatelier190 6 місяців тому

    Quelle puissance merveilleuse... bravo à tous !

  • @michaelskelton8516
    @michaelskelton8516 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful, such harmony and control😎

  • @TimpTim
    @TimpTim 6 місяців тому

    So needed. Thank you for this beauty....

  • @courtney06111997
    @courtney06111997 4 місяці тому

    This is hitting all the right neurons perfectly 🤌🏻🩵

  • @ancilssonsiler4246
    @ancilssonsiler4246 6 місяців тому +1

    Glorious! ❤️🌹

  • @newmonikermusic
    @newmonikermusic 6 місяців тому

    Such beauty! Love it! I

  • @tonygrimwood3162
    @tonygrimwood3162 6 місяців тому +2

    Stunning! 💖🙏

  • @W4MP1DUDL3
    @W4MP1DUDL3 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @Talisman0011
    @Talisman0011 6 місяців тому

    Sublime ...♥♥♥♥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @elisabethkeller7558
    @elisabethkeller7558 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for such beauty!

  • @eliotix515
    @eliotix515 6 місяців тому +1

    Gracias infinitas, absolutamemte maravilloso ❤

  • @Deepwatermusic
    @Deepwatermusic 6 місяців тому

    Stunning

  • @damoffat
    @damoffat 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful! Thank you.

  • @agathavandoesburg7297
    @agathavandoesburg7297 6 місяців тому

    Phenomenal performance 👏 ❤

  • @applemac100100
    @applemac100100 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely magical ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ianhendra4836
    @ianhendra4836 6 місяців тому

    Fabulous, thanks again, all of you.

  • @ru000005
    @ru000005 6 місяців тому

    niet te doen, wat perfect is dit en zo prachtig

  • @InavanAswegen
    @InavanAswegen 6 місяців тому

    Enticing
    Magical
    Wonderment

  • @corlisscrabtree3647
    @corlisscrabtree3647 6 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙏

  • @JJsabenada
    @JJsabenada 6 місяців тому

    Mwah! 😘 Exquisite

  • @Aidenjh11
    @Aidenjh11 6 місяців тому

    so good.

  • @carolynhall1302
    @carolynhall1302 6 місяців тому

    Gorgeous

  • @davhuf3496
    @davhuf3496 6 місяців тому

    Lovely!

  • @silkehonert1387
    @silkehonert1387 6 місяців тому +1

    Nicht von dieser Welt...wundervoll!

  • @Tesserae
    @Tesserae 6 місяців тому

    The orchestration made me feel like I was listening to a movie soundtrack.

  • @defel1
    @defel1 6 місяців тому

    Awesome.

  • @Sunshine_and_Silver_linings
    @Sunshine_and_Silver_linings 6 місяців тому

    Very beautiful ❤️

  • @emobloom
    @emobloom 6 місяців тому

    Wow! that was so cool

  • @pangeranpacul
    @pangeranpacul 6 місяців тому

    🇮🇩
    wow luar biasa voces8❤

  • @stephanericher_www
    @stephanericher_www 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow....

  • @mattiinnanen5245
    @mattiinnanen5245 6 місяців тому

    Good night ❤

  • @wacawlubinski5218
    @wacawlubinski5218 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤🙏

  • @juditbrenner9947
    @juditbrenner9947 6 місяців тому

    🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏

  • @gilbertopineda7883
    @gilbertopineda7883 6 місяців тому +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Jamie61571
    @Jamie61571 6 місяців тому

    I think the Eric whitacre singers should of been there that would of been very cool very good singing guys and the orchestra

  • @paulaclough7707
    @paulaclough7707 6 місяців тому

    💖

  • @brosalind
    @brosalind 6 місяців тому

    🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @dogandferret3
    @dogandferret3 6 місяців тому

  • @jbondy6395
    @jbondy6395 6 місяців тому

    Nice to see several of the "graduates"! When was this filmed? Blake looks great!

  • @guidogroenescheij6472
    @guidogroenescheij6472 6 місяців тому

    Fucken amazing

  • @josearcadiobuendía-y9n
    @josearcadiobuendía-y9n 6 місяців тому +1

    Wr are togheder for many years

  • @staffanolofsson8201
    @staffanolofsson8201 6 місяців тому

    Sometimes 8 voices expands to somewhat more voices. Also wonderful.