Arcadia Chorale - And So It Goes (Composed by Billy Joel & Arr. Bob Chilcott)

And So It Goes (Composed by Billy Joel & Arr. Bob Chilcott)
Almo Music Corp. on behalf of Joelsongs
Used with permission
ARCADIA CHORALE
A New Kind of Season
Virtual Performance
Matthew Rupcich, Interim Music Director
Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist
George Levandowski, Soloist
The Arcadia Chorale is proud to release its third and final recording of the 20-21 season: And So It Goes.
Billy Joel was asked in a 2010 interview which song was his best work that received minimum attention. He started playing And So It Goes. This song is about loss. The loss described in the song is about losing a love interest and/or a companion.
As singers through the pandemic, we lost the opportunity to rehearse and perform together. Additionally, this past year the Arcadia Chorale lost its beloved music director and conductor, Dr. Steven Thomas, after a long illness. This recording culminates our season with a mix of emotions. Arcadia is looking forward to coming together in the fall for a new full season of singing together!
All CDC and Pennsylvania State guidelines were scrupulously adhered to during the recording project. Each singer was recorded individually during the entire process.
Thank-you for taking the time to listen to our third recording of the 2020-2021 season, And So It Goes, composed by Billy Joel and arranged by Bob Chilcott.
Special Acknowledgements: ‘
Carl Shinko and Longfooter Productions
www.arcadiachorale.org/
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[@lynnpernezny1786]

I had the privilege of singing this in a reading session led by Bob Chilcott years ago. It gave me chills then, and it still does.

[@mole942]

In every heart there is a room A sanctuary safe and strong To heal the wounds from lovers past Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still I feel I said too much My silence is my self defense And every time I've held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you, soon, I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It's just as well for all I've seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows So I would choose to be with you That's if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes, and so it goes And you're the only one who knows

[@scotinnl]

Well done all, what a beautiful rendition of a fabulous song!

[@williambrosmer213]

What a beautiful arrangement of the song. And yes, Billy Joel is an American Treasure.

[@sallietaylor8503]

Beautiful singers.

[@RBerube76]

This is the arrangement I sang in my HS choir 30yrs ago. Wow, long time.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

This song is sung by Billy Joel is played at the end of "Lost Without You" episode of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.

[@1101grayzer]

What a beautiful sea of angelic faces

[@lisashirtz7224]

Beautiful. ❤

[@AlmegaMedia]

A truly wonderful performance of one of the saddest and sweetist songs ever written by one of America's most loved, and most talented writer/performers. He will go down in history with the likes of Stephen Foster and George Gershwin... thank you, Billy Joel, for your wonderful music.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

One Word..... BEAUTIFUL

[@mariobrunopetvar]

wooooow,fantastic

[@garybetts5495]

Blend and breath control is impressive. Well done.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Beautiful Work

[@susanrose2502]

I can’t stop listening……❤️

[@richardmckinney3906]

The tenor soloist has such a wonderful voice. Beautiful song/arrangement/performance.

[@justinmacosky9083]

Great… now I’m going down ANOTHER rabbit hole of choir excellence… and I’m LOVING EVERY NOTE! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hteguencour]

Magnifique !🤩

[@wilmamolinaro8887]

Wow! Beautiful perfection!

[@marciasemchyshen2699]

Beautiful!

[@RollinMarquis]

Lovely.

[@geonmzahsan6640]

Beautiful. I loved basses the most

[@johnqualls8753]

I learned this in high school choir.beautiful harmony it's one of my favorites.billy Joel is a wonderful artist!!!!

[@r1p2m32]

Wonderful, everyone! Especially the lowest basses were unbelievably pure and great!

[@markus_ulbrich]

Wow, goosebumps! 👏

[@williambrosmer213]

This gives me chills every time I hear it. Very well done.

[@donnalubrano2856]

What an unexpected blessing to stumble upon this glorious piece. Thank you!!👏👏👏

[@daviddennin5338]

And so it goes............. that we all know this is a perfect performance ! Congrats to you all.

[@leilagomulka5690]

♥️♥️♥️

[@debrabolton9372]

Beautifully done! I am a huge fan of Billy Joel. This song is my favorite of all his works.

[@tomhorrigan5769]

Just beautiful. I never heard this sung as a chorale piece. But you did it beautifully! We’ll done.

[@jonathanabishegam9982]

Wow!

[@marybaney6692]

Magnificent!

[@sarac.3259]

This is very beautiful - thank you and well done everyone. Am both a huge Billy Joel fan and a lover of choral music - so this was a delight and very moving. Rest in peace your music director Dr Steven Thomas - beautiful photograph. Best wishes from here in London.

[@MicheleMJJ]

Absolutely incredibly beautiful. Angelic.

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

Beautiful arrangement.

[@timhansen6267]

The visual was a bit difficult to enjoy, but this is an outstanding transcription of a beautiful song, sung with perfection. Thank you all.

[@cn4140]

Angelic voices sung, through Billy joel

[@lilianacaetano2866]

For me, a sweet surprise... Incredible, Billy Joel's versatility!

[@powlly5738]

❤

[@kristenvogt24]

So beautiful!

[@cajsheen2594]

Beautiful, as is the King's Singers with the people choir. It is a most beautiful composition. Billy Joel's lyrics and tune come together perfectly. XXX

[@captainhayley]

AMAZING !!!!!!!!

[@ecomarinebd]

The singer was leaning sideways with pain in his heart! Heartrending performance!

[@glendabridge8713]

So Beautiful

[@faithlee1117]

beautiful !🕊🌿💗⚘

[@johnduffy6546]

What a BEAUTIFUL rendition! Thank you so much for sharing such great talent

[@lwrgbr]

sooooooo good

[@jenmorricone4014]

The tenor soloist's tone and emotional inflection is just perfection. You and voces 8 are my favorite choirs. Thank you 🙏

[@Ray-gl5ue]

I go to extremes

[@MarcusDurand]

Very good performance of this, no background noise like other recordings I've heard on KZbin. I remember singing this in high school choir 25 years ago! Excellent arrangement.

[@DougSmithBass]

Great Job Musically and Technically ..

[@andreaignelzi7524]

Love the song. Love the performance. Love you!

[@annemccb]

love this performance! Have your performed "Goodnight my angel" ?

[@richardgilardi2801]

Wow! Great harmonies, great videography, and a touching solo! Who could ask for anything more?

[@ronm3245]

Well, you _might_ ask for clean entrances and cutoffs.

[@LeoDragon34]

A beautiful tribute to your beloved musical director. We also lost ours towards the end of COVID. I felt your pain.

[@hlween6]

Thank you for recording one of Billy Joel’s most memorable songs. Love that you sung the 4-part harmony he embedded in the song. Granted the soloist has a good voice although this part needs a lighter voice and one that expresses the pain and conflict of the lyrics. A similar situation occurred in the initial recording of this heartbreaking song by the Houston Chamber Choir. They recorded a follow-up version with a different soloist whose voice was perfect for the solo.

[@JonahHW]

Very cool how you put the videos together for the virtual performance

[@TheBenChronicles]

If I had to pick, it would be this, sung by anyone who can carry tune.

[@louis_corder3302]

Loooovely!

[@user-kh5xq4kl3f]

Past

[@user-kh5xq4kl3f]

It's better to have subtitles , thank you

[@cdiasmd]

If I broke up w/ a teenage Elle Macpherson I'd be bummed out AND inspired to write this ...

[@Yinyanchant]

😂 In your dreams

[@DiddyDavid]

I'm a big Billy Joel fan but not a lover of this song. However....this is such a lovely version and, dare I say it, better than Billy's....IMHO....so haunting....

[@ronm3245]

Good sound, but very sloppy.

[@adamhitchcock6452]

Beautiful!

[@user-kh5xq4kl3f]

In every there is a room. A sanctuary sate and strong To heal the wounds lovers psst Until a new one comes along I spoke to you in cautious tones You answered me with no pretense And still is my self defence My silence is my self defense And every time l’ve held a rose It seems I only felt the thorns And so it goes, and so it goes And so will you soon I suppose But if my silence made you leave Then that would be my worst mistake So I will share this room with you And you can have this heart to break And this is why my eyes are closed It’s just as well for all l’ve seen And so it goes, and so it goes And you’re the only one who knows So l would choose to be with you That’s if the choice were mine to make But you can make decisions too And you can have this heart to break And so it goes , and so it goes And you’re the only one who knows

[@user-kh5xq4kl3f]

Past

[@annasita2]

Beautiful!

[@lalalalonde4459]

Beautiful !