The largest virtual choir ever assembled

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  • Опубліковано 18 лип 2020
  • The video "Sing Gently" features 17,572 choristers from 129 countries performing together virtually - and one of them was “Sunday Morning” contributor David Pogue. He talked with Grammy-winning composer Eric Whitacre, who conducted the largest virtual choir ever assembled.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 201

  • @rebekahfreeman5436
    @rebekahfreeman5436 4 роки тому +158

    I am one of the 17500+...It was very different to be recording alone, listening to a track, but when I finally found a take I liked (there were about 40+ attempts!) I sent it in.....This came at a time in my life where not only was I alone from the COVID quarantine, but I was alone from losing my husband in April. Singing with this amazing group put a song back in my heart. So fortunate to be a part of this. Thank you Eric, and all the tech people. I hope to do another with you in the future. (and maybe it won't take so many takes to get it right! )

    • @christinewarren4030
      @christinewarren4030 4 роки тому +10

      thank you Rebekah! What a thing to go through in the midst of the pandemic. Yet you rise to it, singing..beautiful. xo

    • @rebekahfreeman5436
      @rebekahfreeman5436 4 роки тому +7

      @@christinewarren4030 Thank you for your kind words. Be blessed. Be well. And...keep singing

    • @MichaelRogers_MWR_Enterprises
      @MichaelRogers_MWR_Enterprises 4 роки тому +4

      @@rebekahfreeman5436 You and I have posted to one another in the Facebook VC6 group. I will never forget your personification of this song. God bless you.

    • @rebekahfreeman5436
      @rebekahfreeman5436 4 роки тому +3

      @@MichaelRogers_MWR_Enterprises Thank you, Michael. I cannot begin to tell you how healing this whole experience was for me. Thank you for remembering me. It always amazes me how people make a connection through something like this. God love you. Stay well. Keep singing

    • @zilphaf6249
      @zilphaf6249 4 роки тому +4

      The words were so appropriate for this project. I had a hard time recording, not getting too emotional.

  • @LucyGossip
    @LucyGossip 4 роки тому +61

    One day, there should be a gigantic VC6 meet up where we all get together and sing this in person.

    • @fluffydevil13
      @fluffydevil13 4 роки тому +9

      That would be an actual dream come true

    • @dflute4
      @dflute4 4 роки тому +2

      @@fluffydevil13 yes it would, i would love to do that one day,

    • @emilydelaportilla2829
      @emilydelaportilla2829 4 роки тому +3

      wow!!! that would be incredible!

    • @jamesmcdunn
      @jamesmcdunn 3 роки тому +3

      What place is big enough to hold that many people? Eric would have to purchase his own planet!

  • @jessica.tilley
    @jessica.tilley 4 роки тому +38

    I am in this choir! When they showed the preview, I started crying!

    • @deelarry2137
      @deelarry2137 3 роки тому +1

      Bless you!

    • @nicholasgj31
      @nicholasgj31 3 роки тому

      Congratulations! Its a very beautiful thing! Being a part of something like that must be something else.

    • @barbarastiles5515
      @barbarastiles5515 3 роки тому

      I'm in it, too. Every time I see/hear it I get emotional. I'd love to sing it in 'real'.

  • @peacedee255
    @peacedee255 4 роки тому +10

    So privileged to have sung in this project. ☺️

  • @michaelmorrisey9760
    @michaelmorrisey9760 4 роки тому +49

    The lady singing in American Sign was cool. Even if you don't have a voice, one can still sing with joy. This was such an awesome project.

  • @rhondasmith6150
    @rhondasmith6150 4 роки тому +50

    Breaking down the word "Universe" it literally means "One Song". We all need to remember that each and every one of us is a note in this" One Song".

  • @cindystonick9910
    @cindystonick9910 4 роки тому +68

    miss singing with choir..... this is an option that truly brought tears got my eyes... I was soooooo touched. God Bless all involved!

    • @sonsralarstoo4273
      @sonsralarstoo4273 4 роки тому +3

      Down to the River on UA-cam ... Had My eyes blurry

    • @lyndacreeley9536
      @lyndacreeley9536 4 роки тому +3

      I also was shedding tears listening. It’s so beautiful and I too, miss my days singing with a chorus or choir❣️

    • @zilphaf6249
      @zilphaf6249 4 роки тому +2

      It was wonderful to participate (my 5th time with him), but he’s right,, it will never compare to that live moment, singing/breathing together.

  • @natalielevan3625
    @natalielevan3625 4 роки тому +8

    I was part of this. Now I’m crying because he’s right, nothing beats singing together in person. 😞

  • @AZmom60
    @AZmom60 4 роки тому +18

    It's a privilege to participate in this amazing project. Tears from this clip.

  • @sarahshifrin7031
    @sarahshifrin7031 4 роки тому +12

    This was a beautiful project and I’m so thankful to have been a part of it. I’m a middle school choir director and I can not wait to be able to sing as one with my students again! I tell my students all the time that every performance is a once in a lifetime event. Even with the same group of people, you can never duplicate a live performance. So enjoy it and give it your all. ❤️

  • @fluffydevil13
    @fluffydevil13 4 роки тому +43

    Being part of this was an almost spiritual experience. I feel blessed that I was able to join something so huge.

    • @aerasol6282
      @aerasol6282 3 роки тому

      Very proud of your accomplishments!
      That’s such a great achievement!!!
      Celebrating you!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lancelotdenny5242
    @lancelotdenny5242 4 роки тому +9

    I'm from Indonesia, and so blessed to be part of this project! Thank you Eric and team! Really appreciate it!

  • @karenheredia5034
    @karenheredia5034 4 роки тому +29

    Loved being a part of this virtual choir!

  • @neilsunn
    @neilsunn 4 роки тому +2

    My heart is filled. With love. To every deaf loved one. Feel my song.

  • @edwardburton4701
    @edwardburton4701 4 роки тому +32

    Musical Genius!!

    • @candidomendes270
      @candidomendes270 4 роки тому +6

      Absolutely stunning! This is proof that there's so much good in the world. Well done

  • @stevesyphax
    @stevesyphax 4 роки тому +18

    See what happens when we all sing together. God is surely pleased. God bless the world!

  • @bessmahaneypilates8638
    @bessmahaneypilates8638 4 роки тому +15

    Honestly, all the virtual singing or performances online has saved me! Thank you for this piece ❤️

  • @chrisfinch8637
    @chrisfinch8637 4 роки тому +9

    This is just phenomenal. I love hearing the voices of over 17,000 sing their hearts out virtually. It really amazes me, quite well. All of us, quite well.

  • @raymondcerda3409
    @raymondcerda3409 4 роки тому +3

    I'm in for 7! I went back and listened to 1 through 5. Beautiful. Sleep is magical!

  • @susansingley3999
    @susansingley3999 4 роки тому +18

    So excited to see this finally go live. Honestly, practicing this music and knowing others were doing the same got me through the first few weeks of this pandemic

    • @mariamorganti8371
      @mariamorganti8371 4 роки тому +1

      I feel the same way. Learning the music was therapeutic, and listening to all of us singing together is healing.

  • @artabeebe6755
    @artabeebe6755 4 роки тому +3

    My daughter Bethany Graham is one of these wonderful voices. Amazing!!!!

  • @49lucky
    @49lucky 4 роки тому +8

    I miss singing in one also. This was beautiful thank you my tears are flowing.

  • @paridasnapesnapesnape5584
    @paridasnapesnapesnape5584 4 роки тому +9

    I was not prepared for the sneak peek at the end!! Absolutely beautiful - I feel so lucky to have been a part of this 💙

  • @YvaJStoryTime
    @YvaJStoryTime 4 роки тому +3

    I'm one of the voices in this choir from Germany. I took part in Eric Whitacre's 4th Virtual choir, with 5,000 other singers (thereabouts). I missed the fifth one because I was in chemo, but joining this has been a beacon of light in the darkness that is covid 19.

  • @CherryBun0325
    @CherryBun0325 4 роки тому +9

    5:00 that’s actually US AS A WHOLE 🤩🤪

  • @donnavannostrand2378
    @donnavannostrand2378 4 роки тому +4

    My daughter was part of this - amazing.

  • @cathyrazor678
    @cathyrazor678 4 роки тому +13

    Thank you for this story. It was so uplifting and so needed. Thanks also to Eric Whitacre for all his work to put this virtual choir together. Genius! Love to all.

  • @notlih11
    @notlih11 4 роки тому +14

    I am gratified that David Pogue, basically a techie, has the talent and interest to take part in this.

  • @kidtroll9
    @kidtroll9 4 роки тому +4

    Tears in my eyes.

  • @graciedionchorale7000
    @graciedionchorale7000 4 роки тому +2

    Wow.... I am so blessed to have been part of this

  • @krisrogers5450
    @krisrogers5450 4 роки тому +10

    I can't wait to hear this beautiful song. My sister is singing in the choir.

  • @scooter8828
    @scooter8828 4 роки тому +13

    WONDERFUL MAGIC!!!!! ART CONQUERS ALL!!!!!

  • @sonjaleesloth
    @sonjaleesloth 4 роки тому +7

    This is the power of love in music at it's best! 💙🎼🎶🎵🎼🎶🎵💙
    I kinda cried. 😭

  • @SamuelTensingh
    @SamuelTensingh 4 роки тому +43

    Very happy to be part of this wonderful project singing Tenor from Singapore. A great experience to be musically connected with singers around the globe

    • @sonjaleesloth
      @sonjaleesloth 4 роки тому +6

      I'm not a crier 😭 but this tapped something in me. Absolutely beautiful and what this world needs.
      I'm in my 50's, still a headbanger to keep me young at heart. But I also love classical music and so do my two cats! 😻🎼🎵😻
      Love conquers hate, always! 💙🎶
      Greetings from Boston, MA. 👋🇸🇬🇺🇸🕊️🕊️🕊️

    • @lorianne4936
      @lorianne4936 4 роки тому +4

      What an experience! Thank you from the heart 🙏🏼

    • @P_ater
      @P_ater 4 роки тому +3

      Whats the name of the app please?

    • @zilphaf6249
      @zilphaf6249 4 роки тому +1

      Alto, New York, USA

    • @yvetteifill274
      @yvetteifill274 3 роки тому

      Just like Angel's...I wish I knew about the project

  • @emilydelaportilla2829
    @emilydelaportilla2829 4 роки тому +2

    i'm thrilled to have been a part of VC6!!! thank you, eric whitacre & team for your endless work!!!

  • @vjr5261
    @vjr5261 4 роки тому +3

    Wow!! Literal goosebumps here.

  • @videoboy001
    @videoboy001 4 роки тому +12

    Yes! Eric Whitacre! I have always loved his approach. He is a genius.

  • @mrtoastey
    @mrtoastey 4 роки тому +2

    I am outsize with pride for having been a part of Virtual Choir 6. It was a profound experience not just to sing a Bass part, but to struggle with learning it, reading music, practicing and doing take after take until I got one that was "acceptable" (and certainly not "great"). Thank you, CBS Sunday Morning!!

  • @blitsriderfield4099
    @blitsriderfield4099 3 роки тому +1

    My mom and I both participated. Played this for her today and it made her so happy. Eric Whitacre, you touch more lives than you know.

    • @TheDivayenta
      @TheDivayenta 3 роки тому

      How does one get to participate?

    • @blitsriderfield4099
      @blitsriderfield4099 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheDivayenta Don't know if Eric is gonna do another one, but if he does, he'll announce it and post sheet music and a click track online. You use them to practice and then record yourself singing to the click track. you send in the video and a team plugs it into the final project. sorry you missed this one.

    • @TheDivayenta
      @TheDivayenta 3 роки тому

      @@blitsriderfield4099 Thankyou!

  • @sharonwalker8
    @sharonwalker8 4 роки тому +8

    Eric Whitacre is a true blessing to this world.

  • @pattybojarski966
    @pattybojarski966 4 роки тому +10

    so beautiful - amazing!

  • @Cloudopatra
    @Cloudopatra 4 роки тому +1

    Sing loudly for all to hear

  • @robzphotoz5465
    @robzphotoz5465 4 роки тому +16

    Creativity at its best!! ❤

  • @funcrunch
    @funcrunch 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to be a part of this historic collaboration.

  • @ChariseSowells
    @ChariseSowells 4 роки тому +1

    So glad to have been a part of this beautiful creation. It really was a wonderful escape, especially during the stay at home order. Thanks for covering VC6!

  • @clara101
    @clara101 4 роки тому +1

    this made me cry in the best way. i'm fourteen years old and was one of the altos in this artwork. such a masterpiece

  • @candicebarnard3188
    @candicebarnard3188 4 роки тому +1

    I was a choir director and music teacher for most of my life. I haven’t been as emotionally touched by anything in so very long. My choirs brought tears of joys many times, my heart bursting as I witnessed how much it satisfied my students to please me. Thank you for the countless hours of work to give this gift to the world! I am, once again, in tears.

  • @jasobres
    @jasobres 4 роки тому +10

    I'm gonna be in this video!!!

  • @JamiLupold
    @JamiLupold 4 роки тому +1

    As a member of the Virtual Choir 6, my first virtual choir, I continue to be in awe of what this project is becoming and how every one of the 17,500+ members is drawn more closely unified as the world hears our collective singing. Eric Whitacre's composition and vision supported by brilliant music & audio technology teams and producers have created a shining jewel for the world to embrace. The human voice and the language of music - singing, gently, together is at the heart and soul of why music matters. Music truly is the universal language. Watch the full video on Eric Whitacre's UA-cam Channel. Enjoy! Many thanks from The VC6!

  • @callielimes8306
    @callielimes8306 3 роки тому +1

    I waited ten years to finally jump in on one of Eric's projects!! It is a blessing to be a part of this incredible choir.

  • @sonsralarstoo4273
    @sonsralarstoo4273 4 роки тому +2

    This is Art for sure ... Inspirational

  • @lilithrogers5204
    @lilithrogers5204 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, what a wonderful way to bring us all together and AMAZING!! I'm going to listen to this NOW!!

  • @lisadrew1038
    @lisadrew1038 4 роки тому +1

    This truly was an inspiring project to take part in, however Eric Whitacre really sums it all up at the end of this piece for many of us choral singers. "Singing together in a room... taking that first breath together? and then singing together? I mean nothing beats that and nothing every will." -Eric Whitacre

  • @desireegalassi5690
    @desireegalassi5690 4 роки тому +1

    I sang in this -from southern California! Thank you Eric Whitacre!

  • @sharonsienaski3738
    @sharonsienaski3738 4 роки тому +2

    Genius on so many levels.

  • @anidiquaojala1804
    @anidiquaojala1804 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant and gorgeous singing from Angels around the globe. Moved to tears and full of gratitude for your voices. Thank you

  • @SammHillsMusic
    @SammHillsMusic 4 роки тому +3

    So touching and amazing! Our church has also been doing virtual choir/band/hymn every week since the pandemic. Our size is a bit smaller, but this digital way to sing together have been keeping us connected together. The effort of the online music(virtual choir) is to find a way to bring our best to God in the reality given to us today.

  • @susielapwood7731
    @susielapwood7731 4 роки тому

    So grateful to have been part of this, along with 17.571 others! Such a beautiful song and powerful themes for these times.

  • @larrysouthern5098
    @larrysouthern5098 4 роки тому +1

    Lift every Voice and Sing.......

  • @s.terris9537
    @s.terris9537 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the bio about the making of Sing Gently. The technical work to put it all together seems so magical . As a listener, the product is a true spiritual experience. Thank you.

  • @sobafps
    @sobafps 4 роки тому +2

    I'm happy my mom took part of this

  • @angelinalopez4038
    @angelinalopez4038 3 роки тому +1

    This was such an amazing project. I don't know when I'll be able to sing with a choir again.

  • @markmiller3450
    @markmiller3450 4 роки тому +3

    Saw my friend Jack, how cool is that. Outstanding my good man.

  • @juliegilleland7947
    @juliegilleland7947 4 роки тому

    Absolutely spectacular.

  • @hopeczerwonka3992
    @hopeczerwonka3992 4 роки тому +9

    So beautiful ❤️

  • @meggiejane8795
    @meggiejane8795 4 роки тому +9

    Someone call Guinness world records!

  • @happygirl8298
    @happygirl8298 3 роки тому

    Incredibly beautiful and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

  • @scottfab3468
    @scottfab3468 4 роки тому +4

    I'm amazed that no one has posted a link to this song they're singing on UA-cam. I'm looking to hear the whole thing

    • @zoltarjr
      @zoltarjr 4 роки тому +3

      ua-cam.com/video/InULYfJHKI0/v-deo.html

    • @maryjohenretty-jornales9013
      @maryjohenretty-jornales9013 4 роки тому +2

      I actually found the channel and searched for it, but it didn’t show up until a few hours later.

  • @lynnmanning2795
    @lynnmanning2795 9 місяців тому

    How just wonderful! I listen and hear beautiful voices that stir my soule. Thank you one and all!

  • @colleenwysocki3450
    @colleenwysocki3450 4 роки тому +4

    Unreal and stellar !

  • @christinestange4813
    @christinestange4813 4 роки тому +1

    So wonderful! 🎶💕

  • @lewalden7736
    @lewalden7736 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful!

  • @ArtistComposer
    @ArtistComposer 4 роки тому

    So amazing, thank you for covering Eric’s choir...! ❤️

  • @billiehughes9674
    @billiehughes9674 4 роки тому

    Thanks to CBS for doing this piece on this choir as I would have never known about it, truly a blessing.

  • @MatsLof
    @MatsLof 4 роки тому

    This music touches my heart at a much deeper level than I could ever imagine. Being one voice among all the others - singing gently together as one - is an amazing experience.
    And I refuse to let my inner cynic take these emotions away from me.

  • @christinewarren4030
    @christinewarren4030 4 роки тому +1

    this moved me to tears.xo

  • @KLChimento
    @KLChimento Рік тому

    Have enjoyed this piece and was surprised to see David Pogue's face in it recently - then found the CBS Sunday report he did on it (which somehow I'd missed despite being a CBS Sunday Morning fan) - lovely!

  • @johnjosephdavidpaje1716
    @johnjosephdavidpaje1716 4 роки тому +1

    Im so excited!

  • @Finomej
    @Finomej Рік тому

    It was a wonderful project to be involved in, the love and song as we all sang as one.. Music brings peace to our hearts and the world...

  • @harryBerky
    @harryBerky 4 роки тому

    MUSIC - bring everyone together. Simply beautiful.

  • @colleenjones3059
    @colleenjones3059 4 роки тому

    Excellent piece on the Virtual Choir 6 and how inclusive it is!

  • @megansendatch9943
    @megansendatch9943 3 роки тому

    Eric Whitacre is one of my heroes. My cooperating teacher is in the most recent virtual choir, and I can't wait for the next one so I can join in!

  • @lindaweatherl329
    @lindaweatherl329 4 роки тому +4

    Amazing!

  • @tamaramcgill5820
    @tamaramcgill5820 4 роки тому +1

    This is going to be so beautiful!!!

  • @pippermouse4968
    @pippermouse4968 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my gosh I'm in tears!!!!!

  • @erichoover9976
    @erichoover9976 2 роки тому

    It was an amazing experience to be part of, particularly in the early months of the pandemic.

  • @amberhawke
    @amberhawke 3 роки тому +2

    Someone should nominate Mr. Whitacre for the Nobel Peace Prize. Having people from across the globe work on this together, and close to 1.5 million views by people across the globe shows how peace can work. Why not have a musician be the recipient instead of a politician for a change? Anyone have any ideas as to how this could be done?

    • @valoriebritton4530
      @valoriebritton4530 3 роки тому

      That’s a brilliant idea.. It will be these beautiful voices from around the world uniting that gives us peace, joy, and keeps us connected..

  • @demetriceburgess6338
    @demetriceburgess6338 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @dianabenobo
    @dianabenobo Рік тому

    The larger a choir of People becomes
    enjoying the increase of harmony together
    all the more pleasant the outreaching sound!

  • @merlvinc
    @merlvinc 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome! Truly Awesome! Thank you for this! 💗 - Bonnie Robinson

  • @vanesaradayoung7099
    @vanesaradayoung7099 9 днів тому

    I sang on that choir and it was beautiful!

  • @lucyrial7741
    @lucyrial7741 4 роки тому

    Love It!!! I miss singing in my Choir so much!!

  • @margaretclingenpeel1387
    @margaretclingenpeel1387 4 роки тому +3

    AWESOME!!!!

  • @davidjohnson6254
    @davidjohnson6254 4 роки тому +15

    I am insured to tears. This points out to me how badly I want to sing in a choir but knowing how difficult it will be to make a that happen.

    • @davidjohnson6254
      @davidjohnson6254 4 роки тому +3

      Should have been INSPIRED to tears.

    • @kathleenrooney25
      @kathleenrooney25 4 роки тому +1

      @@davidjohnson6254 That does work better. :o))

    • @maryjohenretty-jornales9013
      @maryjohenretty-jornales9013 4 роки тому

      Kathleen Rooney David Johnson Yes, it does, but the insured had me trying to make the connection. Thanks for updating!! And it also made me giggle, so there’s that to thank you for, too!!

    • @markmiller3450
      @markmiller3450 4 роки тому

      At first I thought, how worldly this fellow is, but with the help of Wikipedia, my confidence in my Grammer returned. Lol

  • @peterwallace1263
    @peterwallace1263 4 роки тому

    This is the kind of story that gives me hope in the future of humanity. Thank you.

  • @stevensong8784
    @stevensong8784 4 роки тому +1

    Marvelous. Mr. Whitacre. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @pattirogness9025
    @pattirogness9025 4 роки тому

    Wow. The special people that this reaches is so important!

  • @theycallmejondoenow
    @theycallmejondoenow Рік тому

    I sang bass in this!! I was so glad to take part in such a wonderful thing!! 🥰🎶

  • @lewalden7736
    @lewalden7736 4 роки тому +1

    ... for such a time as this...

  • @kristireierson854
    @kristireierson854 4 роки тому

    All I can say is WOW!