Choir! Choir! Choir!/David Byrne sings David Bowie "Heroes" in NYC!

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2018
  • Choir! Choir! Choir! teamed up with David Byrne and a TON of singers in the Ford Foundation lobby of the Public Theater during the Under the Radar Festival to sing 'Heroes' written by David Bowie and Brian Eno
    It was magical + powerful.
    If we ever needed a message to be our own heroes, right now is the time.
    Throw on some headphones + sing along.
    #WeCanBeHeroes

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  • @1hoseeman
    @1hoseeman 5 років тому +207

    David Byrne fans knew this was brilliant before anyone even started singing.

  • @ianbennett651
    @ianbennett651 5 років тому +90

    There is no one else that I would prefer to cover Bowie. All respect to David Byrne

  • @gullygirl10
    @gullygirl10 5 років тому +212

    I love how nervous and awkward Byrne seems at first, eyes darting looking to the choir then the choirmaster, hands in pockets. But then the choir fills the room with love for him/the song/the experience and he’s won over and at 3:15 or so he opens his throat and howls with conviction and strength. Very moving to see how each lifts the other, lovely.

    • @coreykretsinger
      @coreykretsinger 5 років тому +9

      I noticed that as well. Truly a special moment in a very special video.

    • @onlooker4744
      @onlooker4744 4 роки тому +3

      Perhaps you should watch this video?
      ua-cam.com/video/vtX6emk6U5k/v-deo.html

    • @seamusin1697
      @seamusin1697 4 роки тому +12

      Part of that also has to do with the fact that he has Asperger's which he revealed recently.

    • @dnlhmmr
      @dnlhmmr 4 роки тому +14

      Right? Its like he’s surprised it’s actually working and at how beautiful it sounds. “Holy shit this sounds amazing”

    • @rhiannonstudios
      @rhiannonstudios 4 роки тому +12

      He’s alway looked like that when he sings. kind of pulls you in and makes you hang on to every word with him

  • @jimbuddabing557
    @jimbuddabing557 6 років тому +126

    Bowie byrne...same as it ever was...epic

    • @lmnopgr
      @lmnopgr 6 років тому +3

    • @edwardlphifer
      @edwardlphifer 6 років тому +9

      Just speechless. Fucking speechless.

  • @ianchristopher9759
    @ianchristopher9759 2 роки тому +34

    Don't get me wrong, I am both a David Bowie and a Talking Heads fan, putting those two together is a recipe for success. However, the CHOIR easily makes this a powerful performance....they compliment Byrne's exceptional rendition of this song to a T.....easily my most favorite Choir Choir Choir song....easily! I'm sure those that were there on the day felt the emotion involved....I can listen to this anytime!

  • @genghis_connie
    @genghis_connie 3 роки тому +43

    Tears and chills. David B. seems so beautifully determined to do David B. proud. He did. He did.

    • @genghis_connie
      @genghis_connie Рік тому

      @David Byrne Who are you, really? What possesses a person to start a fake channel and pretend to be someone else?
      Are you just empty and sad - a talentless shell - or is your intention to mislead for some nonsense and/ or general animus?

  • @dangilboa6496
    @dangilboa6496 6 років тому +182

    One genius sings another.
    Tears in my throat

  • @stewartmidtoad6429
    @stewartmidtoad6429 6 років тому +79

    This performance makes me feel glad just to be alive!

  • @tm502010
    @tm502010 6 років тому +54

    Dear God! That was Beautiful!
    I'm crying...

  • @bjstone9358
    @bjstone9358 2 роки тому +12

    Who is watching, getting chills and tearing up in 2021? This guy, for one.

  • @chrisvibberts
    @chrisvibberts 6 років тому +291

    So many great things about this. Tears. One of my all time favorite artists singing one of my all time favorite songs by another of my all time favorite artists. (With a nice big Brian Eno connection - another favorite!) Inspiring. Thank you!

    • @joebloggs9464
      @joebloggs9464 5 років тому +5

      Totally sums it up for me. It's such a great idea. I've always enjoyed bands/singers paying tribute to others. At a gig when they launch into a fav song of theirs. Love it.

    • @maartjevancaspel1996
      @maartjevancaspel1996 5 років тому +3

      yes! It seems like many of us here felt the same thing :)
      For me the fact that this was in NY, in 2018 and so many awesome people where there singing with them, makes it even more powerful.

    • @joebloggs9464
      @joebloggs9464 5 років тому +1

      Although it is sad they missed out half the song.

    • @hamburgerlover9825
      @hamburgerlover9825 3 роки тому +4

      the two greatest musicians in the modern era are named David B.

  • @mattcarter7806
    @mattcarter7806 5 років тому +7

    All those people... thinking about nothing but this song. Beautiful.

  • @nealhall5997
    @nealhall5997 Рік тому +3

    my favourite moment is when David Byrne watches the choir conductor. I SHOULD KNOW HIS NAME, but don't. But thank you to all of you singers. sUCH a great Bowie tribute (sidebar: Brian Eno co-wrote this song).

  • @davidzachmeyer1957
    @davidzachmeyer1957 4 роки тому +19

    I've never seen David look more relaxed than he does in front of this crowd.

  • @Mike-dx1ul
    @Mike-dx1ul 4 роки тому +6

    David Bowie gave my teenaged self the courage to be an artsy weirdo and I'll always be grateful for that.

  • @Max-759
    @Max-759 3 роки тому +5

    An Academy Award winner singing along with ordinary people...such a beautiful example...brilliant guy...

  • @alejandrodelbarrio9898
    @alejandrodelbarrio9898 3 роки тому +6

    Bowie would be proud of this version

  • @mikeyirish1967
    @mikeyirish1967 Рік тому +1

    I just fell in love with humanity again.

  • @HeartByrne
    @HeartByrne 6 років тому +138

    David does David! Amazing performance.

    • @ragingbullwinkle4188
      @ragingbullwinkle4188 5 років тому

      Hey, how about David and David doing David doing David! ahh symmetry. And yes an amazing performance.

  • @salvatoredebella4502
    @salvatoredebella4502 4 роки тому +19

    This was a powerful but fantastic punch in the gut. (In a good way). Takes your breath away with the sheer powerful beauty of one legend singing another in a legendary song. Tears.

  • @lanayabaker
    @lanayabaker 4 роки тому +23

    Wow, this made the tears stream down my face! So relevant and perfect example of how and why we need music and art in school and at home!

  • @stevefvc
    @stevefvc 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, just discovering this. It's beautiful. Crazy my 2 favorites artist of all time are both David B's - so glad I found this, that was awesome

  • @borneojimmy1431
    @borneojimmy1431 6 років тому +77

    This was just amazing. The message of the song, David Byrne's performance & the fact that I'm STILL not over losing David Bowie was enough to bring a tear to my eye.

  • @raymondelliot4605
    @raymondelliot4605 Рік тому +2

    It takes a good singer to pull this song off and he did.

  • @rwg2626
    @rwg2626 4 роки тому +7

    Think David Bowie would have loved this, perfect voice and performance

  • @tim850csi
    @tim850csi 5 років тому +33

    Just found this and am gobsmaked. Adore David Byrne and this is my favorite Bowie song. This is exceptional.

  • @jordiguzman
    @jordiguzman 4 роки тому +2

    Great! Great!

  • @gertbeetfromme5774
    @gertbeetfromme5774 4 роки тому +7

    my heart is so happy & full after this vid ...

  • @paularora5086
    @paularora5086 4 роки тому +2

    Spot on...

  • @setlisttees5770
    @setlisttees5770 3 роки тому +15

    I try to come back to this at least once a month, and it ALWAYS stirs a powerfully beautiful emotion and I have to watch it more than once to keep feeling the feels.

  • @cillardcargoth7965
    @cillardcargoth7965 6 років тому +12

    David Bowie, David Byrne, Choir Choir Choir, just way way WAY too much awesomeness to pack into 5 minutes! Fantastic rendition of a timeless classic!

  • @a.duncan6791
    @a.duncan6791 Рік тому +2

    What a treat. Singing a David Bowie song with David Byrne and captured on tape so everyone in this room can show their children and grandchildren. Loved it...

  • @campbellsh76
    @campbellsh76 Місяць тому

    Ah, I love this!!!! Bowie captured my soul. This captures my heart.

  • @cel87este
    @cel87este 4 роки тому +8

    so important...in these troubled/fertile times. I listen over and over. The editors of this tape are 'heroes' of their craft - such a smooth soundtrack - with eyeglasses hoping on and off the front of David's shirt. Peace all...

  • @keithreay767
    @keithreay767 3 роки тому +8

    Wow. I cant stop listening to this. David Byrne was born to sing this

  • @rajlalwani9908
    @rajlalwani9908 8 місяців тому +3

    cant stop coming back here every few weeks. really a masterpiece.

  • @alessandratedeschi7189
    @alessandratedeschi7189 6 років тому +70

    ❤💞🎼 Wonderful David Byrne, his voice is unique, a tone of unmistakable voice, all his own: always innovative .... timeless, in the time of this moment, his, unique, particular and universal💞❤🎼

  • @danceblues1713
    @danceblues1713 3 роки тому +14

    Keep coming back to this video again and again, so uplifting and inspiring. Especially in light of 2020. 💙❤️💜. Good thing inspiration is timeless.

  • @analuciamoraesoliveira5547
    @analuciamoraesoliveira5547 2 роки тому +2

    David Byrne and Bowie together? I'm in heaven... just like in heaven! thank choir, choir, choir!

  • @gordonballard8222
    @gordonballard8222 7 місяців тому +1

    So relevant in this chaos of 2023. Peace brothers and sisters.✌️

  • @laurentozzi3644
    @laurentozzi3644 3 роки тому +6

    This song always, and I mean always makes me cry. Especially in these times of such despair. And yet, it gives me hope.

  • @martinpepperell8424
    @martinpepperell8424 2 роки тому +1

    They got to be heroes.

  • @MichaelKurse
    @MichaelKurse День тому

    This Is The Miracle!🤗🤗🤗

  • @mickjoyceandthesonicgypsie3709
    @mickjoyceandthesonicgypsie3709 4 роки тому +2

    Great & Just Beautiful Thanks

  • @jamespritchett6627
    @jamespritchett6627 4 роки тому +6

    well yeah..of course I cried. its a beautiful rendition. also..I've been drinking tonite, and this song always reminds of someone I miss.

  • @FF04RDF
    @FF04RDF 5 років тому +10

    One DB to another DB with a fantastic choir thrown in just to make it even more special.
    Just made my day ❤️

  • @dianeomalley8224
    @dianeomalley8224 5 років тому +5

    Ok I’m English but that’s no excuse. I only became aware of Choir Choir Choir abt 4 mths ago having come across their epic version of Hallelujah. Have been a fan since. This haunting version of Heroes is awesome, David Byrne’s voice reaches my inner soul n C C C in that beautiful setting go right through me. Am sure Bowie is looking down on you all x

  • @leonpennington1648
    @leonpennington1648 5 років тому +4

    There are so many beautiful angles to this video, David Byrne, the Choir and Bowie, WOW epic!!!!!

  • @johnbyrne32
    @johnbyrne32 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing David byrne

  • @joandaidone7455
    @joandaidone7455 4 роки тому +10

    Wonderful. Thank you for this. This needs to be our theme song as we move forward in these challenging times. Miss you Starman.

  • @AnaDiasTrad
    @AnaDiasTrad 5 років тому +7

    David Byrne still has an excellent voice, 'cause it can't be easy to keep up with such big choir! =)

  • @TinaTr84
    @TinaTr84 4 роки тому +4

    Fuck...I'm crying my eyes out. I love both my David's so much. We lost one, but I'm so happy we have David Byrne ❤❤❤

  • @trublwithnormal
    @trublwithnormal 3 роки тому +1

    Sheesh...freakin' awesome!

  • @sbroomell
    @sbroomell 6 років тому +7

    My first Choir! Choir! Choir! performance to witness. Soooo much power in all those voices and in the attitude that they come together. Thank you.

  • @gan5920
    @gan5920 6 років тому +36

    wow I love David Bowie and David Byrne this is so great!!

  • @Paula21441
    @Paula21441 3 роки тому +1

    One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

  • @ragpig
    @ragpig 4 роки тому +40

    We will beat this virus. We will be heroes. Stay safe all.

    • @freeheeler09
      @freeheeler09 3 роки тому +1

      Rag, most of a year into this pandemic, and watching this video, I feel like I am peeking through the windows into another world.

    • @robertdavis9986
      @robertdavis9986 3 роки тому +3

      The agenda is the virus. Heroes fight the agenda...

    • @horacegentleman3296
      @horacegentleman3296 Рік тому

      Lol NPC behavior

  • @lestertroyer7325
    @lestertroyer7325 4 роки тому +5

    This performance makes me feel glad just to be alive!
    1:01 Pink Floyd - ´´Goodbye blue sky´´.
    Wow, David sure has aged well!

  • @karrot101
    @karrot101 5 років тому +2

    I normally don't like covers of this song because I love the original so much but I also thought this was great and David Byrne was the man to front it, well done all

  • @chrisp5688
    @chrisp5688 4 роки тому +1

    I think David B would have approved! Byrne's pained voice complements the song perfectly.

  • @victorgunn6172
    @victorgunn6172 3 роки тому

    David Byrne even has a Bowie haircut. Outstanding.

  • @alisonpiper9908
    @alisonpiper9908 6 років тому +9

    I just experienced a spiritual uplifting.

  • @samposkey7218
    @samposkey7218 7 місяців тому

    I wish David Byrne would do a few songs with mainly his voice reaching these great heights. Wow!!!;

  • @FRIENDSOFLANCASTERLIBRARY
    @FRIENDSOFLANCASTERLIBRARY 6 місяців тому

    This is my eulogy song, just found this version, I thought the Peter Gabriel version was good but this surpasses it. You cannot see this without tears.

  • @ChrisR_68
    @ChrisR_68 6 років тому +37

    Wow that was amazing, the build up was fantastic. very 'uplifting' and David was as brilliant as he always is

  • @mcleodmichael1
    @mcleodmichael1 2 роки тому +2

    It's a lovely song and I wish I'd been in the crowd to sing along. But at a certain level we all know this is his and his alone. Always will be. Can never hear or sing this without feeling his presence and never never will.

  • @dnlhmmr
    @dnlhmmr 4 роки тому +4

    This fills me with spirit and could soften even the hardest of us.

  • @mikescriber1777
    @mikescriber1777 6 років тому +2

    A fantastic version from a musical genius. Singing a song by another musical genius. Bowie is smiling.

  • @reneemontillo7082
    @reneemontillo7082 4 роки тому +4

    I noticed how 96 people gave this a thumbs down. How??? It was a beautiful tribute by David Byrne for the late, great David Bowie. How can this possibly be disliked? I love it!

    • @richardbraley7774
      @richardbraley7774 Рік тому +1

      There's always a troll somewhere. I REALLY liked it myself.

  • @brunopsq
    @brunopsq 3 роки тому +10

    Amazing! We need heroes in these dark times... Brilliant performance. You guys rock

  • @OutGayMusic
    @OutGayMusic 6 років тому +6

    Here come the happy tears again.

  • @allanparr8104
    @allanparr8104 Рік тому +1

    I'm not crying, you're crying. 🥲

  • @twitchingbits8930
    @twitchingbits8930 6 років тому +13

    *in tears*

  • @matru1959
    @matru1959 4 роки тому +2

    Choir choir choir= love love love

  • @darlenemoak63
    @darlenemoak63 3 роки тому +3

    I lost my voice for a long 3 months this year (late February through late May) - bad cold late February followed by probably exacerbation of GERD - & it was hard for me to listen to choral music. But my voice is back now. What a phenomenal experience to sing that song with David Byrne! I don't know when we will be able to gather & sing that way again - if ever - but I long for that kind of unique togetherness. Well done!!

  • @paulinebarry9713
    @paulinebarry9713 6 років тому +17

    This put tears in my eyes... so beautifully done!! Thank you to all you great voices out there!

  • @Paulh121
    @Paulh121 6 років тому +25

    Just Beautiful . . .

  • @MrMonkchuck
    @MrMonkchuck 5 років тому +13

    Wow, chills! Kinda haunting & a little sad, but beautiful all at once. Probably my favorite David Bowie song & this is just a great cover.

  • @MarthaGarvey
    @MarthaGarvey 6 років тому +23

    This is so beautiful. And the Public Theater is a sacred space, even more magical after this incredible moment. Thank you.

  • @jameshblack
    @jameshblack 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m afraid I can’t express my feelings as clearly as I would like ( un educated ) but this is EPIC

  • @1978Calamity
    @1978Calamity 4 роки тому +4

    Choir geek here. I love everything about this. I'm crying.

  • @dromens
    @dromens 2 роки тому +2

    I will never get sick of this. Always a link away when needed.

  • @shaunshanny2485
    @shaunshanny2485 6 років тому +1

    David has aged like the rest of us but his voice is still WONDERFUL. Real nice to listen to this.Keep it up Choir Choir Choir.

  • @davidrankin516
    @davidrankin516 6 років тому +6

    That's the end of my weekend sorted..top notch atmosphere..

  • @kylebookout1789
    @kylebookout1789 5 років тому +2

    Wow! Thank you david. Thank you david. Thanks you brian and thank you choir choir choir!

  • @lukepd1256
    @lukepd1256 2 роки тому +2

    I keep coming back to hear this when I just need its solace and joy. It really is quite brilliant.

  • @tm502010
    @tm502010 6 років тому +10

    It takes a certain maturity to really get this song... really young people maybe not so much, especially when it was first released. It - and Bowie - both have really grown on me over the years.
    I still really feel his loss... There's a hole in the world still.

  • @sandylhellard
    @sandylhellard Рік тому +1

    Oh my YES!!!!

  • @melodylapier
    @melodylapier 5 років тому +1

    Don't know how anyone can down vote something às simply beautiful this is. Misery gets no company from me.

  • @derekdean1306
    @derekdean1306 Місяць тому

    Took David a minute to get comfortable, his release is powerful.

  • @MiniMovieMamas
    @MiniMovieMamas 6 років тому +12

    Love love love this! David Byrne does a great job. Choir sounds great too! Wish I was there

    • @MiniMovieMamas
      @MiniMovieMamas Рік тому

      @David Byrne honored you replied. Big fan.

  •  6 років тому +26

    Great version! Love Byrne & Talkingheads.

    • @stafaniafefe2006
      @stafaniafefe2006 6 років тому +1

      Ståle Myhre-Wollnich sono di Roma BOWIE E*IL PIU" GRANFE E ORA CI È* RIMASTA LA SUA MUSICA LA SUA VOCE STUPENDA

  • @patrickcolmenar8088
    @patrickcolmenar8088 4 роки тому +1

    I think that's my favorite version of Heroes. I think that's my favorite Choir Choir Choir video.

  • @kristieroybal4888
    @kristieroybal4888 3 роки тому

    Wow. I think I saw just the ghost of a hint of a smile from David Byrne... SHOCKING!

  • @rosemarymills1671
    @rosemarymills1671 3 роки тому +1

    Isn't he marvelous? What a great tribute to DB!!!

  • @markilott4475
    @markilott4475 Місяць тому

    Imagine if the 2 David’s had sung this together. Both total legends and both smashed this

  • @maartjevancaspel1996
    @maartjevancaspel1996 5 років тому +5

    David Byrne, whom I have loved ever since I was 11 years old, performing one of the best songs from one of my other all time heros,
    together with so many awesome people... Goosebumps do not really describe it.
    It filled me with love and optimism.
    Thank you! from Berlin

  • @WhirledPeasFursure
    @WhirledPeasFursure 2 роки тому +1

    just WOW............................. thank you

  • @twistoflime
    @twistoflime 6 років тому +11

    ...and we can all come together to make something truly beautiful.

    • @karenmorris674
      @karenmorris674 6 років тому +1

      Catness, Reach out to friends who may know someone who could take on that role.

  • @sergiovenegash
    @sergiovenegash 4 роки тому +1

    Sublime