Angel - Stellenbosch University Choir

Angel - Sarah McLachlan / arr. André van der Merwe
Recorded on 12 March 2020 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch
Sound Engineer: Gerhard Roux
Video: Green Planet Productions: Francois Nolte
Video editing: Brenton du Plessis (Green Planet)

[@martindorling6435]

I am someone who has been in choirs and listened to choirs most of my life (80yrs) and this choir is for me the best in the world

[@mariuskoen1]

Agree 100%

[@beavanamerom5672]

I have heard the same remark throughout our country. Well done, Stellenbosch!

[@amelialegrange5112]

Die beste koor ter wêreld ! Die soprane se klank is HEMELS .

[@sampielouw]

To me too

[@sampielouw]

@@amelialegrange5112 vir seker

[@Heart0fGold]

I swear at 1:53 it sounds like you’re listening to angels singing. The composition is simply breathtaking. I absolutely love this choir.

[@phumezagubuza2764]

I heard that too

[@miavos3610]

I agree ...

[@the_unpopular_christian]

Made me bawl my eyes out

[@Jeyisms]

I thought the same

[@morosso1968]

i just thought it was only me.

[@Pearly056]

I listen to this 31 years after I lost my best friend to ovarian cancer. This beautiful work of art had not been written yet, but I'm sure Margie would have loved this beautiful song. The choir is flawless.

[@nalelinaare6588]

So sorry about your loss❤❤

[@JodechonParsons]

Absolutely!

[@dorianarnoldus7453]

Thanks for bringing so much love, hope and comfort to the world. Stellenbosch University Choir you are an incredible group of blessed humans! Much love.

[@hollyavillella554]

Incredible diction and musicality. They are music! Blessings!🕊️

[@cutzbarber5619]

And your smile brings us life

[@johnritchie4801]

Andre plays this choir like a finely tuned Orchestra Just Genius

[@antm64]

I found myself closing my eyes and just listening to the beauty of this arrangement. No words can describe the desire for these voices to be never ending...those soprano voices were filled with calming magic. All the reasons why this choir wins accolade after accolade are evident in this performance piece. AMAZING!

[@richardlogan1021]

Amazing indeed. We need to invent new superlatives for this choir. And for van der Merwe's talent as a choral arranger. He is also the world's best

[@adamshook6771]

Also someone who’s been in choirs all of my life, and continuously listens to different choirs. This is, by far, the best choir performance I’ve ever heard. The harmonies, dictation… it’s unbelievably amazing. 🙏🏻

[@angelotlawrence]

I have been following your work and am an avid fan. What fascinates me most about you is the fact that each year you get new members to join the choir, yet the sound remains exactly the same. Mr van der Merwe, you Sir, deserve the highest honor of the land! You are a genius!

[@judeabanobi1805]

This is the best choir in the world. What makes it even more spectacular is that it is a university choir, so member turnover is high, yet it continues to remain the best. Year after year.

[@abubakrdevilliers2558]

Exactly yes, the singers today are likely completely different to 4 years ago, yet the choir remains consistently brilliant. Kudos to Andre, the man is a genius.

[@kwakupoku3719]

And majority of them are not music majors. They come from all the academic disciplines.

[@daphneraven6745]

Kwaku Poku : Thank you for that information. I had actually been wrongfully assuming the opposite.

[@williamc.hensel130]

Yes, a deciduous fruit tree - the leaves fall, the fruit is picked, and presently the blossoms come again, the leaves and fruit recur. Grace embodied, singing.

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@abubakrdevilliers2558 I agree 👍🏾 this is one of the most incredible choir masters in the world. 🙆🏻‍♀️ I sang in my high school choir back in the 1970s here in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and we had a choir mistress of this calibre. We won local and regional competitions, and did some spectacular work as well. This choir is an absolute pleasure to listen to. The quality in all areas - vocal, artistic and technical is just stunning.

[@senyongamelekizedeki9309]

2024, 7th. i promise myself to come back 40 years to come ,just to listen to this once again. i love the work

[@richardlogan1021]

Painfully beautiful. It seems you have no limits. You perform with exquisite beauty, but your harmonies speak of hope for your beautiful country's future, and when we look at you, we see the promise of Mandela's Rainbow Nation realized. You are the best choir in the world in many ways beyond your incomparable music.

[@richardlogan1021]

If a rainbow was made of musical notes instead of colors, this is what it would sound like. But wait -- this choir IS a rainbow!

[@1committed100]

That's what makes it GREAT.

[@shaungm1583]

❤️❤️❤️They never dissapoint😍😍

[@GodsonOgumka]

No... They NEVER do .. NEVER!! I'm always here anticipating something new

[@rosiek2287]

Your voices are the feathers that make up the wings of the angel!! So perfect😩😱😍😍😍😍

[@karenhendricks9227]

I agree.

[@cyrilologe]

Totally agree

[@MelusiBhenguthe_great]

My ideal rainbow nation. They make me so proud of being South African

[@melodylupberger8848]

Indeed. Proudly SA

[@traceyatdefiningelegance1250]

I was wondering what country they were from. Be proud, you should be. They are unbelievable.

[@kevernsmith990]

So soothing... Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago from the Caribbean

[@traceyatdefiningelegance1250]

Makes me emotional hearing people sing this way. They are magnificently beautiful and in the middle of the song the sopranos sound like chimes blowing in the wind. Everyone is perfectly connected. Well done guys. Brilliant.

[@mathiassiebert1217]

I follow this exceptional choir since years and he is always, always phantastic. If you see that these students change within the years, you know why this choir is through the times so good: It's André van der Merwe. Mastermind and one of the best choirmasters of the World. And also his arrangements are superb. Like this

[@kwamephil]

*The altos are making me immobile. What an angelic choir. Greetings from Ghana🇬🇭.* 😍😍😍

[@jerobiamjulies6381]

An amazing rendition of this song. The balance between being gentle yet impactful is truly masterclass. I don't know of any other choir who can pull off a song so beautifully with just the right amount of finesse, that it almost becomes painfully unbearable to listen because it moves you so much. Thank you! I am so proud to have been part of this choir and even more proud of how the legacy is still continuing from strength to strength, each time with a fresh burst of talented young men and women. I love you!

[@ChristiaanDB1]

Absolutely zero flaws...

[@susannewman4480]

One of the most beautiful performances I've ever heard. WOW. no words

[@sacoolman]

Wow,the Rainbow side of South Africa.Beautiful voices and well sung.Well done to all concerned.

[@mzwaneleshange6671]

Best conductor👌..... Best choir......

[@chanty_telly]

Always getting chills from them they're indeed the best ❤🇿🇦

[@ernest7420]

I need to witness these angels sing in front of my eyes and ears after this pandemic!

[@wandilenzuza5323]

NUMBER ONE SUPPORTER HAS ARRIVED!!!

[@aidanforbes2232]

How can you arrive if you never leave us, Wandi👀??

[@wandilenzuza5323]

Ncaw stop it Aidan

[@hoffy63]

Such a beautiful, sensitive and evocative arrangement. Superbly sung, as always.

[@GodsonOgumka]

They never disappoint... Much love 😍

[@traceyatdefiningelegance1250]

Very emotional arrangement. I love it. I’ve listened to this so many times. It’s my favourite version, even better than the original.

[@queritavanwyk5940]

When I listen to this choir😢 Thy take me on a ocean trip on my 🚣 alone thy make sit alone and cry and cry mahn i love each and everyone's voices thy are good💛 wish oneday thy will come to Namibia🇳🇦

[@fatsow3639]

I miss home😭😭🥺♥️❤️🌹. Stellenbosh University♥️🌹

[@iseunifeoluwaakinkugbe330]

It seems that God has brought some of his angelic host and messengers into the physical world through this choir; no way these voices are mere mortal voices🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🤧👼🕊🕊

[@Fionafio]

Stellenbosch bass is all I can say...🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@IkechukwuNwagboso]

The harmony is just out of this world. You can feel the energy, the excitement.....Such a beauty to watch. They sound kinda scattered but their voices are still blending, I wonder how they do it ?

[@kino4917]

Incredible the amount of peace brought by this song, God bless your country! Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

[@tshepomosarwe9534]

my last concert😍😢

[@amandaferreira7536]

Tshepo Mosarwe porque foi seu último conserto? Você fazia parte do coral stellenbosch? Em que ano realmente aconteceu?

[@tshepomosarwe9534]

@@amandaferreira7536 😅 estou me formando Amanda

[@kevinkuanivi5690]

You were at-least fortunate to be apart of this beautiful choir while others as ME wish i could be.

[@Ebuka957]

Bro ..... You did well

[@richardlogan1021]

Thank you for all you gave to beauty!

[@lachoraleuniversitairedeni1891]

So wonderful. Thank you very much for your magical voices. From Niamey/ Niger 🇳🇪

[@____1019]

WOW! IMAGINE WHAT IMPACT ALL OF THEM MUST HAVE IN THE ETHER IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD IF THEY PUT ALL THEIR THOUGHT AND EMOTION IN THAT SONG AND IF THEY COLLECTIVELY SEE THE ANGELS IN THEIR MINDS EYE! IT MEANS THEY BRING THE ANGELS CLOSER! OUR COUNTRY REALLY NEEDS ANGELS TO MAKE EVERYTHING OK!

[@friedhelmbruns]

Long-life dream, to sing this in choir! It's SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@bennitabenza2068]

No, i am not crying . Wooow

[@blessingmagagula502]

Thank you Stellenbosch for bringing us this choir 🙏...

[@matharangmorahanye4861]

This choir is like listening to angels on earth

[@andersonfunare313]

WOW!! JUST ABSOLUTELY WOW!! IF THIS ISN'T HEAVEN...THEN WHAT MUST BE? Indescribable...these young people are literally singing alongside and with their guardian angels for something so heavenly and so beautiful to hear!

[@terryhart5355]

Fully agree - they sound as if they are already in heaven. Haven't sung for a year thanks to lockdown....

[@luberengajohn3463]

With Love from Kampala, Uganda. Amazing voices

[@christogeyser7143]

The best rendition I heard of this song👌🏼

[@gloriatshabalala2847]

Thank you choir you are an ochestra and your gifted soloist❤

[@michaelroebuck1340]

After what we have seen today in South Africa this helps calm the soul. Hope the Chief & his troops listen and learn. Hate & Violence Are Not The Way.

[@grambyduffin1726]

Spend all your time waiting For that second chance For a break that would make it okay There's always some reason To feel not good enough And it's hard at the end of the day I need some distraction Oh a beautiful release Memories seep from my veins Let me be empty Oh and weightless and maybe I'll find some peace tonight In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here

[@MrChemenger]

this Choir ..... no words for their excellence!!!

[@futuremogopodi4952]

My favourite choir.angelic voices

[@Privat-ym4sz]

This is medicine to my soul! 💛

[@rainerfliege4306]

There are songs to be sung beyond mankind.

[@catherinefrederick4586]

Oh my God i wish I could be there to learn more songs you guys are so awesome and amazing choir i ever heard this is just perfect for you love you all ❤️💖😁😍

[@etiennenobel5028]

Brilliant. This is by far the best choir in the world.

[@user-be2fx8zd2u]

Das muss ich auf Deutsch schreiben. Für diesen Klang fehlen mir einfach die Worte in Englisch. Wirklich unglaublich toll! Danke! Danke für das Hörerlebnis!

[@amandaferreira7536]

Melhor coral que ja conheci. Que vivam 200 anos. André van der merwe é simplesmente o melhor regente de todos os tempos. Todas as apresentações deste coral são magníficas.

[@tristanperrins4246]

The altos are giving me life 😍

[@MSmarha14]

They sound like shimmering water. Absolutely mesmerising

[@gabbykruger9655]

I am broken in a way listening to these angelic voices . In my opinion the best you will ever hear . Dankie dat julle my so bederf . André vsn der Merwe jys n Meester 🌸

[@Ebuka957]

Who is here 2020 and will still be here 2030

[@gadaffikunene4663]

I’m back in 2023

[@456fredva]

No 2024 and DV 2030

[@456fredva]

#now

[@ruthebiju1656]

Now

[@lydiabusse4684]

I am absolutely enthralled with this choir. When I listen to them, I find myself lifted ot of myself ! Watch the faces and expressions of these beautiful young people.Somuch is sadly do wrong about our country, but this is one thing that is so right.

[@anny71000]

Dieser Chor ist unglaublich schön lauschen zu dürfen❤️🙏

[@williamc.hensel130]

Glorious music, and the heartfelt comments here wonderfully unfold the glory. This tiny grace note - among the most touching aspects of sharing this is the swaying of the singers' bodies - stalks in a breeze - not, I think, choreographed, just flowing in the Ruach/Breath/Spirit, stirring with the sound and emotion and truth in holy love. Glorious academic ensembles - and this is the epitome - are like a deciduous fruit tree - the leaves fall, the fruit is picked, and presently new blossoms appear, the leaves and fruit recur. Grace embodied, singing. Bow and hand to heart to Andre', and glory to God.

[@donnaalexander7490]

It's hard to find adequate words to describe how the choir sang this beautiful song. Well done!

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

I feel like I'm hearing the song for the first time. Mr. Van der merwe your interpretation is exquisite. Hit me in the heart

[@QaphelaniMpilo]

Thanks for healing our broken hearts 🙏

[@donyrambe5380]

Yeay new video... Cant stop watching your videos guys... Love from Indonesia...

[@amelialegrange5112]

Die beste koor in die wêreld. Die klank van die soprane is HEMELS .

[@anneliegroenewald4787]

This song gives me goosebumps! Angelic sounds!

[@bmd1825]

I no nothing of a choir or it’s functions......I do know a sweet sounding melody and the beautiful harmony of voices, this touches my soul. Thank you to all those who produced this and especially the singers....🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

[@Landi638]

The energy around 1:59 feels so inspired by Aurora's music. She is my absolute favorite and the world can do with more of her sound. What a beautiful performance by the Stellies choir! Well done you amazing creatures!

[@tkelvinofficial]

The best choir in the world in many ways beyond your incomparable music. It’s one thing to sing a beautiful song to an audience but it’s another to resonate a soul gratifying experience to those who listen to you. It can only be a gift from God to do that. Soulful!!!

[@daphneraven6745]

Stellenbisch University Choir: That may have been the single most invigorating pealing carillon vocal effect to ever reverberate my eardrums. (And among my favourite songs, too). Exquisitely delivered. Thank you.

[@zipho5935]

This is the background music in heaven

[@fredsteeghs1487]

It flows, it just flows....magical. bravo!

[@lintlehlaoli1984]

I'm here for the sopranos...... I've never heard such a beautiful melody that's made by the those sopranos...... what a masterpiece

[@teresadavid1165]

To God be the glory for blessing you with the gift of song.... God bless you all specially the master....much love from Angola.

[@sydneyaddison3563]

I got here accidentally. Oh my! Woww. Im looping this to sleep

[@ContourTrout8]

this is honestly and if not literally the most comforting song I have ever sung ❤thank you André.

[@joellenrudolph231]

What a discovery! Thank God for every single voice and the reflections of our connectedness.

[@indoshisussy9991]

Best choir always....you guys are.just wowww

[@mandisasims3050]

My soul healers🥺😭♥️🙌🏼

[@merciadoralice5656]

Se existe uma expressão artística, que faz o *Fluido Cósmico Unversal* vibrar, e preparar para as adversidades da enfrentar, é a Música! Parabéns para o Regente & Canto x Coral! 🙋🏾‍♀️🇧🇷🌻🌻🌻... 🕊 🤝🏾

[@DB-nj9rg]

I love this song - but once again, Stellenbosch University Choir takes it to a completely different level. Heartbreaking and beautiful. Thank you.

[@hettyvanderput1350]

One of the most beautiful choirs. Thank you from Canada

[@_rogue_]

everytime I hear this song I have tears in my eyes, thanks from germany to one of the best Choirs of this World and to your conductor

[@TshedzaNyadzani]

What you did here 😭😭😭😭😭…. My late sister would have bawled her eyes out. A masterpiece.

[@justhazie]

The title of the song definitely describes the choir’s voices, these are voices of angels indeed🥺❤️🇿🇦🤌thank you for blessing our ears once again♥️

[@steve_chidollar]

I love music and this is real music 🎶 keep the fire burning 🥳🥳🤩

[@rayherbst6655]

Beautiful, priceless, ethereal.... - WORLD CHAMPIONS-

[@AJClark638]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Our world needs young people like these fantastic souls. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@99Sable]

Absolutely beautiful 💝 Listening to this choir is always so uplifting

[@robsduet]

Hello from the USA! 🇺🇸 Thank you so much for your high standards and artistry! Absolutely one of my most favorite choirs in the world. ❤️🎶

[@willemswartz2127]

Get goosebumps every time I listen to this! Was such a blessing to be able to be a part of it!

[@charlesmahaffey8818]

Thank you!!! Exactly what I was needing. Great song as always, great blending of voices as only Stellenbosch can do.

[@davidmake]

There is something deeply spiritual in this choir's work. Utterly captivating, achingly beautiful. Thank-you.

[@capitolinopecas8363]

Não há dúvida que a música é a melhor comunicação do mundo inteiro....bom trabalho..,

[@biantecloete244]

I've never heard anything more beautiful in my life

[@nadias9995]

Watching for the third time with tears in my eyes.

[@anjastorm2586]

Was hätte ich nicht alles gegeben, um damals in. DIESEM Chor singen zu dürfen!!!

[@jackaddie7866]

My favourite choir besides my own ;))