Alive (opb. Sia) - The Nor'easters

The Nor'easters (Northeastern University) perform "Alive" (opb. Sia) on March 21st at BONR4: Best of the Northeast Region.
"Alive"
Opb. Sia
Soloist: Jessie Litwin
Arr: Shams Ahmed
VP: Arun Venugopal
Audio: Dave Longo and Angela Ugolini for The Vocal Company
Video: Danny Olefsky for The Vocal Company
Lighting: Emma Soucy
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Website: www.noreaster.neu.edu
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[@j3nn_3d]

Holy shit. She. Is. So. Good.

[@imartin1670]

Shams is the arrangement God. For real, his arrangements have a refined and classy vibe that I've yet to be seen from anyone else. Just like fine wine, he continues to get better with age.

[@shadnaushad]

Oh my god thank you for that wonderful compliment!

[@nikotutland5564]

Agreed. This is like a one song tutorial on collegiate a cappella arranging

[@maddyb2540]

I Martin I

[@adriana410]

Was Jessie's voice completely shot the day after? That's an extraordinary amount of high belting.

[@epasato]

The control, timbre, and choices made by that vocal percussionist are unreal. Intricate, smart, blends well. Damn man.

[@taylordbibb]

am i the only one that is obsessed with this performance? i watch this multiple times everyday and the recording of this is on my spotify playlists. jesus christ jessie, are you still breathing now? bc that was insane.

[@laurenvictoria9545]

Omg same! Obsessed with this one and 'what now'

[@lilyelisemusic]

Taylor Bibb NO I CANT STOP LISTENING

[@sarahhorowitz1915]

She absolutely crushed it.

[@abnervinicius8338]

Só você alecrim dourado

[@natm8368]

wow I'm so jealous of that girl range, I mean when she started I was sure someone else was going to take the corus, but no, she took it and slayed it... also, she has a pretty clear voice and defined riffs and runs. I'm sooooo envious really.

[@jaylaarmani3697]

TO THIS DAY NOBODY CAN SING THIS LIKE THE LEAD SINGER

[@triplechocolate]

Damn Jessie is a MONSTER. I feel like there's so much more to her jaw-dropping performance than what I could initially hear from the recording on the album. This video is a blessing!

[@JessieLitwin]

Thank you Tim!!

[@jster12345678910]

JessieLitwin you need to make more covers I'm going through withdrawal symptoms ❤

[@crazybball33]

Agreed!! BEAST.MODE. Absolutely undeniable. This song is ridiculously demanding and was performed with every ounce of emotion and extraordinary talent any fan could ever ask for.

[@sana8008]

I'm seriously considering going to this college so I can join. Absolutely stunning 😍

[@tiediedcurls3429]

Did you go?!

[@naynay8088]

Same. Even thought I'm 33, not an American, don't have the money and cant sing well. But I'm gonna make it work somehow.

[@doubleu2977]

@@naynay8088 this! ^^^

[@doubleu2977]

Waiting for your cover my friend! Lol

[@colbyleary5919]

You guys killed this song. It's not alive anymore.

[@imvicreact3305]

Colby Leary haha good one!

[@paigegrew5680]

Colby Leary yeah nah, it’s dead now.

[@makenziemcintyre1457]

I need a sing it season 2 please

[@graciegruber]

it comes out on the 27th (5 days) im literally so excited

[@meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee668]

Saaaaame

[@sarahhorowitz1915]

Omg please we need more seasons

[@TheWorldAccordingToV]

I can't stop coming back to this! So proud of Jessie for doing this solo, I remember Sing It On and the anxiety and stage fright she had, and I think this song just represents that breaking through the barrier

[@felixmastropasqua2820]

holy fuck. she's so powerful

[@kmarale]

jessie has my heart with those vocals, fell in love with it during season 1 of sing it on and i am in love with this arrangement. Shams is a musical genius that needs to be arranging songs for the recording industry or Broadway or something. IN LOVE

[@shadnaushad]

Hey, thank you so much! :)

[@kmarale]

crying rn seeing that you replied

[@myamusicality]

It was super hard for me to get used to Sam being gone, and now Jimmy, Jessie, and Isaac are leaving the Nor'easter Nest😩😭😭😭😭😭🎤

[@taylorh.2423]

Okay. Sia has an incredible voice with such range. This girl, in my own opinion, has topped her in range and ferocity. Such strength and passion. Love their rendition.

[@JoshDoten]

I just want to know who it was that decided #BONR was a good idea.

[@BjsCity]

I keep reading #BONER

[@frickindancer]

Her lethal heels tho... icing on the cake. AWESOME soloist

[@HarryU99]

They would have destroyed ICCA with this, Writing On The Wall and Sorry. Such amazing soloists and pieces of pure emotion.

[@JTMcAwesomeFace]

I thought it was impossible to do Sia justice :o

[@MrAntLib]

this group is hands down the best vocal group I've ever heard so talented!

[@sarahspieker9239]

The Noreasters are my favorite colligite accapella group! Ya'll are better than the ENTIRE pitch perfect cast.

[@Vervayn]

HOW DO YOU DO THE HEARTBEAT SOUND OMG.

[@jaredprovost2002]

Ahmad Naqiyuddin Hishamudin he’s essentially making a very similar sound to a voice crack and controlling it. Like a squeak.

[@DanSatter]

Spark1383 It's actually just a glottal attack with a closed mouth and the tongue in an "ng" spot.

[@danielsabraw]

JESSIE IS SO AMAZING!!! I love her voice so much, her belt is so so good. You guys are my favorite group!! I own all of your music and I listen to them on repeat. I do singing and musical theater, but watching this show and this group in particular made me decide that I want to do singing and performing for the rest of my life!!!!! I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doubleu2977]

This is so wholesome still and I love that for you 🧡

[@iparty907]

You guys really have a chance to win it this year

[@kelsiewebb6267]

Profile pic is 🔥🔥

[@doubleu2977]

POV: it’s five years later - I’m still clinically obsessed, and this still redefines the phrase “Earth without Art is just Eh.” Incredible, all (I think I counted once) 15 of you. Just DAYUM.

[@disneyphan0425]

WOAH! JESSIE ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT!! SO MUCH TALENT IN THIS GROUP!😝😍

[@moonmist5293]

I keep playing this over and over and over.. I am in love. It is just so amazing. Goosebumps feelings over and over again

[@kendallm367]

Wow. Jessie's amount of control of her voice is INCREDIBLE.

[@donavenmusic]

It's been incredible to see Jessie grow!

[@blbrh6863]

they remind me of vocal adrenaline from glee 🙌🙌🙌

[@thiagopintodemelo102]

Oh my God girrrl this range is everything I didn't know I needed

[@kinsk609]

i'm honestly shook.

[@TheBC32]

dayum..spot on..thought Sia was in the house..sounded amazing..great job

[@Jroe206535]

This is probably always going to be one of my favorite Nor'Easters videos. Jessie is absolutely amazing, Ty's hips, Johanna's everything, Meghan in general

[@orlandocarson7970]

i just screamed. in the middle of a cafeteria...

[@AnonyMous-pb6nj]

Shams keeps getting better with each arrangement, I really hope you guys intend on competing this year.

[@bexspace7]

This never gets old. Jessie you are my queen 👸👸👸👸

[@Conkers1997]

after that last alive i would have just passed out

[@JessieLitwin]

i did basically

[@CaptainCookieCat99]

Goodness gracious. Energy and charisma from absolutely everyone and nobody missed a note. A kick ass soloist and an arrangement that didn’t even sound like a cappella. Epic doesn’t cover it.

[@roypardop]

me encantan

[@DVazquez810]

absolutely amazing!

[@Cracker4466]

Jessie is just incredible. Could listen to her forever.

[@NicoleMasonNLM]

OMG FLAWLESS ♥

[@fayybola]

seriously amazing!!

[@avapizziferri7021]

Jessie killed this! You go girl 👏🏻

[@AndrueGill93]

This is literally the best performances I've seen of this song!! Yessss you guys nailed this song! Still in chills typing this!

[@simeontaylormusic]

Wow!! Y'all are amazing!!!

[@bearanease]

This performance makes my life. I'm so obsessed with it. Jessie's vocals are fire. Sham's arrangements are beautiful. Like #acagoals

[@G20102]

Wow!

[@emmajade8175]

I love you guys so much❤️

[@iseriawatson753]

This is so good! Giving me life one note at a time❤️❤️❤️

[@astrocupid3345]

BEAUTIFUL

[@ElimY]

you guys have seamless arrangements and chords. and your background vocal's cohesiveness is beyond amazing. :)

[@abbierose5339]

This is beautiful ❤

[@cupofjohoe]

She's fantastic holy shit

[@jessicalitwin4898]

thank you!!!

[@t-leigh6706]

This is amazing, omg

[@jemmah4723]

Omg this is incredible!

[@kirstyleanne9172]

This is amazing!

[@emilyhann4132]

OMG I love Jessie so much

[@LunaTrejo]

Hands down, incredible.

[@jenniferpermann6235]

This is so good! Jessie's voice is so powerful

[@monicasusana129]

Wow that was amaaaaazing!!!! I got chills!!!

[@katiel7193]

Amazing xxx

[@reneeofficial679]

I have chills. Legit tears

[@bleysambley]

JUST WOW

[@Lcello]

This is sooo good! Jessie is such a good soloist!❤️❤️❤️

[@frankhebbo6675]

You guys are amazing

[@TheFar15]

this group is super awesome!!!!!

[@theoneandonlyjordan1]

One of my favourites off your album! SO Good

[@tyreesantiago3394]

You guys are amazing. This song is FIRE!!!!!!!

[@kaytlynkoala199]

I'm in love with her...

[@jessicalitwin4898]

[@janinewriter]

Crazy good!!! You guys are super human music machines!!! Watched this 4 times already you deserve millions of views!

[@KalleighNorval]

So many chills. Every. Time.

[@DaniloFSilva-gf2kt]

Wow!!! This girl is amazing

[@AbuaitaMajd]

JESSSIEEEEE! You are SOOO GOOOODDDD OMG AMAZING TBH!

[@hayleyheaslip6634]

This is one of my favorite songs you all have ever done!

[@carlasouza5306]

Amazing

[@goldplover6998]

Brilliant and overwhelming performance…great solo…awesome!

[@CarmenNg1214]

omg i love jessie

[@eganc1191]

Literally shaking from how amazing that was.

[@greatsongz1211]

Magnificent

[@mayazoey9011]

Jessie is killing it!! This is an amazing set for all of you too!!!!!

[@50kevind]

What an amazing solo by Jessie, love her

[@michanxstatus]

CHILLS.

[@MaudePuddle]

What a powerhouse you are Jessie! Great job everyone! I love this!!

[@laneydibenedetto4799]

I love you guys and my heart will always be with you!!!

[@haroldjenkins9776]

This is the friggin best performance I have ever heard in my entire life!

[@elle7x]

This is by far my favourite on Rise, Jessie you are incredible! Unreal!!!

[@kevinconway3492]

That is one kick ass performance! Wow!!!!

[@darthjerh12]

Jessie

[@anishsidhantmathur]

THIS IS REAL TALENT AND WISH I COULD JOIN SO BAD

[@routine21]

I LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!!!SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

[@luisapaladino1174]

WOW!!!!!!

[@angelinamota5880]

this is so good and i fall in love with it more and more everytime i listen to it. btw its 2018 when i am writiing this.

[@iamjustinllamas]

Love this so much. Would love to work with you guys one day.

[@qmilay]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@cameronkeel7807]

I live for Jessie's voice

[@JonathanRice25]

OMG I LOVE YOU GUYS SOO MUCH!!!! Absolutely a killer performance, once again, and I only wish I was able to have seen this performance in person! Jessie, you are so talented and I can not wait to see where you are headed in the future!

[@mayazoey9011]

I'm so obsessed with this!! Jessie did so Fricking amazing and I love this soooo much!!

[@DylanSampson]

This is by far one of my favourite Sia songs, and one of my top all time favourite songs, and was like "It's going to be hard to sing this one." and like I'm pleasantly surprised. 10/10 would recommend.