They PERFECTLY nailed that chord at 0:56; the tonality, the crescendo... Good lord. You can see it on their faces too. Would kill to hear this piece performed live in this cathedral.
The acoustics in this church are amazing! The sound of male voices bouncing off marble walls has no equal...beautiful! Thanks for posting this video...much appreciated!
This is by far my favorite performance of this piece. I sit, close my eyes, and just listen. The warmth from all male voices is just stunning. Nothing else to say but pure perfection and beauty.
The resonance of the tone in the male range of this piece is just fantastic! Nice treatment of the dissonance!!! They know how to exploit it and make it "shimmer"!!
Hi there. I know that you get a lot of comments and praise for your wonderful music. I recently lost my mother to cancer about 6 months ago now and ever since, my love for composing hasn't quite been the same. It was if I had lost all touch with the music that had beat within my heart. Thank you, Westminster Chorus, for being the musical defibrillator that has ignited my passion and humility for harmony and music once more.
This is a special group singing in an incredible environment - the echos enhance the music and singing! We're so lucky! Thank you, Westminster Choir.......!
A friend just played this for me tonight. THIS IS TRULY THE MUSIC OF HEAVEN! The music of the spheres! Of the angels! Of God's gift of music to man. Stunning! Sublime! Exalted! Magnificient! Exquisite and shimmering perfection! Unearthly...otherworldly...soaked in God. This music IS the condition of being in a state of grace.
This, is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard in my lifetime. Instantly moved to tears by this, every single time I hear it. Unbelievable.
I have this tattooed on my arm!! I’ve been in love with this piece for years and years. I want this played at my funeral. Ahh!! The beautifulness of this!
Absolutely amazing, gentlemen! That chord on the refrain around 3:15 is such a beautiful one. I love how it's not perfect, yet it's perfect. Thanks for sharing.
My god, the end! Whoever was holding that last note is a beast! I had to do that with my choir and it was like death! But it's just so seamless here! Very good.
They usally switch people holding the note, but it all sounds like one note being held. Not that it is impossible to do so but it would extremly challenging
They usally switch people holding the note, but it all sounds like one note being held. Not that it is impossible to do so but it would extremly challenging
I've been intimately familiar with this piece for almost 15 years and this is by far the best performance of it that I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. God clearly came and sat himself in the room for this to happen so effortlessly 🙏🏾
I nevered heard anything so amazing from a group of guys...I wonder how long it took them all the get all the voice parts but it's just so amazing plz do more videos like this
2:30 - The smile on that girl's face is a just reflection on what we all were thinking when they released from that incredible chord, and it was absolved in those beautiful acoustics! A beautiful rendition of this piece! My favourite by far! Better get ordering!!
We sang this magnificent work with the Choir of the French Army. This is a piece for man choir and it's a difficult piece and you sing it divinely Thanks ...
Nous avons chanté cette oeuvre magnifique avec le Choeur de l'Armée Française. C'est une piece pour choeur d'homme difficile et vous l'a chantez divinement bien...Merci Thanks
As I have performed this piece with a co-ed chorale, I was interested in hearing this done with an all male group. The sound was wonderful and the venue - perfect for Whitacres' lush and haunting chords. Great job.
It amuses me to read these comments by people who criticize the video when they have less experience than these guys. Or perhaps I’m just incredibly protective of this video and the people in it (though, I do have 10 years professional singing experience, so maybe not).
Oh i regret mostly , you fantastic singers were so near (netherlands and germany) and i didn't know. I love your beautifull performence. Congrats. It's a real confirmation of you Pavarotti price some years ago.
Amazing choir and voices. This needs to be redone with a quality 360° camera and a Omni cardïode microphone recorded into a h4n or h6 portable recorder, to then be sync toghetter. It would be amazing! You guys deserve your voices to be heard. Thank you again for this amazing performance. I keep coming back to this ones a month.
You guys are incredible, no fancy musical terms needed... every time I hear you, I loose all sense of reality... I wish I could hear you live! Keep posting videos! Really beautiful. PS I don't care about the clicks from the camera or the people moving in the seats, the cathedral atmosphere is perfect!
It's amazing what your training has done for you in promoting Barbershop and Acapella singing. As an older singer in another chorus, I would hope that you would eventually diffuse your amazing talents among the rest of us and make the entire Barbershop world better. Keeping all that talent in one place is a bit selfish. We need your voices to make us all better.
@browncatt1 headphones and 1080p. Get comfy, and watch all 4. It's an amazing difference, the mic really picked up 360 degrees of that incredible room. Comment back after you've heard it that way!!
cant believe this is written in this century
They PERFECTLY nailed that chord at 0:56; the tonality, the crescendo... Good lord. You can see it on their faces too. Would kill to hear this piece performed live in this cathedral.
The acoustics in this church are amazing! The sound of male voices bouncing off marble walls has no equal...beautiful! Thanks for posting this video...much appreciated!
This is by far my favorite performance of this piece. I sit, close my eyes, and just listen. The warmth from all male voices is just stunning. Nothing else to say but pure perfection and beauty.
This is THE most perfect version of this piece. The depth of inspiration under the performance is awe-inspiring.
The resonance of the tone in the male range of this piece is just fantastic! Nice treatment of the dissonance!!! They know how to exploit it and make it "shimmer"!!
this is the tightest, most balanced and blended ensemble i have EVER heard. holy shit.
Eric Whitacre shared this on his facebook page!!!! Amazing job, guys!
how are these people sitting in here not absolutely freaking out.....this is gorgeous
The beauty of this piece is too much to comprehend. They don't know what they're supposed to do with themselves 😆
Hi there. I know that you get a lot of comments and praise for your wonderful music. I recently lost my mother to cancer about 6 months ago now and ever since, my love for composing hasn't quite been the same. It was if I had lost all touch with the music that had beat within my heart. Thank you, Westminster Chorus, for being the musical defibrillator that has ignited my passion and humility for harmony and music once more.
Try Westminster group, "O love that will not let me go" it helps comfort me when I miss my mom, too. Condolences to you
This is a special group singing in an incredible environment - the echos enhance the music and singing! We're so lucky! Thank you, Westminster Choir.......!
A friend just played this for me tonight. THIS IS TRULY THE MUSIC OF HEAVEN! The music of the spheres! Of the angels! Of God's gift of music to man. Stunning! Sublime! Exalted! Magnificient! Exquisite and shimmering perfection! Unearthly...otherworldly...soaked in God. This music IS the condition of being in a state of grace.
The chord at 3:21 literally makes me tear up it's so beautiful
Omg I got to that part too and I'm crying with chills.
2:18 had me in tears as well
I also like how the camera is CONSTANTLY FOCUSING...
this is absolutely DIVINE. just heavenly. i adore it. possibly my favorite version of this piece
I am literally moved to tears by this. The mastery of this choir and Eric Whitacre is just unreal.
This, is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard in my lifetime. Instantly moved to tears by this, every single time I hear it. Unbelievable.
Absolutely beautiful.
Perfect, almost to tears... However, the beginning camera movement/focusing is very mood dampening...
I felt the same thing. I replayed it and closed my eyes...there were tears!
I have this tattooed on my arm!! I’ve been in love with this piece for years and years. I want this played at my funeral. Ahh!! The beautifulness of this!
Their voices are awesome!! Making me cry!!! =')
This is absolutely sublime. It brings tears to my eyes to hear this.
Absolutely amazing, gentlemen! That chord on the refrain around 3:15 is such a beautiful one. I love how it's not perfect, yet it's perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Such a peaceful song sung by an amazing group of people. Thank you so much
brought me to tears....wow. best version of this piece ive ever heard
La plus émouvante interprétation que je connaisse.
Marvellous job! I did that with my former choir, Bravado and we created some magical moments too. Background noise aside, it was fabulous!!
This is devastatingly beautiful to the ears.
My god, the end! Whoever was holding that last note is a beast! I had to do that with my choir and it was like death! But it's just so seamless here! Very good.
They usally switch people holding the note, but it all sounds like one note being held. Not that it is impossible to do so but it would extremly challenging
They usally switch people holding the note, but it all sounds like one note being held. Not that it is impossible to do so but it would extremly challenging
I just ADORE from 3:04 and expecially from 03:16 till the end. Moved to tears. Great 1st tenors. Big compliment.
Watched this video countless times.. and the sustained high note at the end always gives me chills.
These voices and music are from heaven..... love this. It does a lot of healing for me, thank you for this gift.
I've got goosebumps!!! What an incredible version!
God, can't believe my ears!!! Brilliant!!!
第一次听全男生的lux，好好听
that suspension to a resolve at the end is pristine. brings a smile to my face everytime
This is MY favorite song to sing in our Choir and you guys have don an OUTSTANDING, AMAZING job!!! I love it, and I hear it almost EVERY day!!!
The low note after 1:23 give the chills love the tone
I've been intimately familiar with this piece for almost 15 years and this is by far the best performance of it that I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. God clearly came and sat himself in the room for this to happen so effortlessly 🙏🏾
3:47 that echo is so perfect!!
Goosebumps, Goosebumps everywhere.
Idk whether i should be concerned or amazed that I've been listening to this since the summer....Soul Piercing Chords. In love with this version
I nevered heard anything so amazing from a group of guys...I wonder how long it took them all the get all the voice parts but it's just so amazing plz do more videos like this
2:30 - The smile on that girl's face is a just reflection on what we all were thinking when they released from that incredible chord, and it was absolved in those beautiful acoustics! A beautiful rendition of this piece! My favourite by far! Better get ordering!!
If anyone had any questions what the Angels sound like in the Kingdom of God, this may very well be a sample
Wonderful! Truly and abolutely beautiful!
We sang this magnificent work with the Choir of the French Army. This is a piece for man choir and it's a difficult piece and you sing it divinely Thanks ...
Ok that is simply amazing!!! The sensitivity of these guys is really the real deal; they got it!!
Nous avons chanté cette oeuvre magnifique avec le Choeur de l'Armée Française. C'est une piece pour choeur d'homme difficile et vous l'a chantez divinement bien...Merci Thanks
Wonderful and hearttouching. THANK YOU!
Perfectly timed 360.
As I have performed this piece with a co-ed chorale, I was interested in hearing this done with an all male group. The sound was wonderful and the venue - perfect for Whitacres' lush and haunting chords. Great job.
HELP...I can't stop watching this video! Great.. Love the Westminster Chorus.
so. many. goosebumps.
It amuses me to read these comments by people who criticize the video when they have less experience than these guys. Or perhaps I’m just incredibly protective of this video and the people in it (though, I do have 10 years professional singing experience, so maybe not).
Breathtaking! Absolutely stunning!
WOW!!!! WOW ARE FANTASTIC!!!!
Your are wonderful - all ! minmal maximal harmonic ! Thanks sharing this!
wow you guys are amazing , the choral control and blend was a total joy to listen to !!
Incredible. There is nothing like this kind of music.
Beyond the keyboard...exquisite.
First song I ever heard from them. Been hooked since then
Fellas, amazing.
This is truly a beauty
I'm generally not a men's choir fan, but this shall be my lovely exception. Overtones are spectacular.... Vowels are impeccable.
This just heals my soul from any impurities instantly.
Thank you so much. This is as good as the original virtual choir version.
Why are you guys so awesome?!?
Always magnificent.
I am a member of the new choral singers in malta eu. We sang this lux and the bogoroditse like you did in a very good way.
Well done
merci a Eric Whitacre et également a Westminster chorus pour cette interprétation magnifique
omg do yall hear the overtones!!!! absolutely wonderful!
This is so lovely, thanks for sharing such a wonderful song...you all are the best
Oh i regret mostly , you fantastic singers were so near (netherlands and germany) and i didn't know. I love your beautifull performence. Congrats. It's a real confirmation of you Pavarotti price some years ago.
It's funny so see some of these guys again, I've met a few at a barbershop festival in Reno feels like ages ago. Good job on this piece brothers
So beautiful! Thanks to share!
Glorious!
Absolutely amazing!
in a church, I think it adds great effect. Think of it as spirits moving and listenin to the music.
Stunning!
So much warmth in it... it is like lullaby
+Herbsareflying It is a lullaby to the new born King of Kings - Jesus!
just great go check them out on spotify that's where I first saw them
Love ! Wonderful voices!
So beautiful!
beautiful singing guys !!!
absolutely fantastic!
Sublime!!!! I worship you
i love it it makes me happy
I love Choir *cries tears of joy*
Maravilhoso!
Amazing choir and voices.
This needs to be redone with a quality 360° camera and a Omni cardïode microphone recorded into a h4n or h6 portable recorder, to then be sync toghetter. It would be amazing! You guys deserve your voices to be heard. Thank you again for this amazing performance. I keep coming back to this ones a month.
I've found it really cool, including the way you presented yourself in a casual way. People in general certainly won't expect it.
You guys are incredible, no fancy musical terms needed... every time I hear you, I loose all sense of reality... I wish I could hear you live! Keep posting videos! Really beautiful.
PS I don't care about the clicks from the camera or the people moving in the seats, the cathedral atmosphere is perfect!
Meravigliosa fusione di voci, impasto perfetto.La scuola inglese è sempre la numero uno!
Wow!
Amazing!!!
It's amazing what your training has done for you in promoting Barbershop and Acapella singing. As an older singer in another chorus, I would hope that you would eventually diffuse your amazing talents among the rest of us and make the entire Barbershop world better. Keeping all that talent in one place is a bit selfish. We need your voices to make us all better.
@browncatt1 headphones and 1080p. Get comfy, and watch all 4. It's an amazing difference, the mic really picked up 360 degrees of that incredible room. Comment back after you've heard it that way!!
Emocionante!
Wow, so good. I miss doing stuff like this!
Guys, thats awesome!!! Thanks for this morning-motivation!!! :)