The aleatoric part never fails to give me goosebumps
@oucutie16 жыл бұрын
............and the audience held their applause! THANK YOU!!!
@MatthewClarkBHM4 жыл бұрын
I sang this for All-State choir one year and some idiot started clapping before we were done. Ruined it for everyone.
@mpetersen4282 жыл бұрын
That reminds me of my first trip to Leipzig in 1996 at which time I heard the traditional performance by the Thomanerchor and Gewandhaus Orchestra of the St. John Passion in the Thomaskirche. It was broadcast live from there across Europe. This was a bit before Leipzig was again hit with a tremendous influx of tourists, so the experience was similar to what had been for many years before. At the end of a brilliant performance, there was absolute silence. It was not applause withheld. There was no applause at all. After many minutes, the congregation (for that's what they were), quietly began to rise and go somberly into the night. It was, as I suppose it had always been to that time, a religious meditation, not a "performance". It was extremely impressive.
@b.hornetiii.67715 ай бұрын
Perfection in every way ... This is larger than life performance; and it's about death, so there's life even in death.
@wjsnactivist61413 жыл бұрын
My choir performed this at the prestigious performing arts center in our area. I felt so lucky that night and this was by far my favorite piece we ever performed. The song is so haunting.
@aliciahili91233 жыл бұрын
My choir sang this in highschool and I was reminded of the song and am now in tear, it was one of my favorite songs we ever did
@AmandaCaines7 жыл бұрын
If this is what death sounds like...... I am much relieved. Probably one of the best voluntary choirs in Europe elevated in the hands of Eric Whitacre. It made me shiver.
@jorgemoreno-qs9jf4 жыл бұрын
Bach dedicated his work to the glory of God. The Bible in John 14 give us a heavenly glance of our Eternity. Blessings Mrs. AmandaCaines.
@FaithySummers2105 жыл бұрын
I adore this song. It is hauntingly beautiful. I remember singing it with my choir and it is a feeling unlike any other. It always moves me to tears. I think it encompasses the beauty, sadness, choaticness, and peace of death. Its an enchanting song that I truly love listening to to this day. Thank you for this amazing rendition.
@aniyagonzalez_4 жыл бұрын
I sang this at area all state. One of the best chorale pieces I’ve ever sang. Truly a masterpiece.
@iliketowatch.8 ай бұрын
Lithuanian- American here. I love this. Thank God.
@Muddleface Жыл бұрын
So powerfully evokes the short play of light that is this life, and the completeness of the wonderful enclosing Darkness out of which we arise, and to which we return.
@Davejameskirk5 жыл бұрын
NOTHING can do what the human voice can do! Thank you
@cadenschmidt68776 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard this song, in public at a concert, I started to cry.
@pineapplepalmtree88764 жыл бұрын
The Lyrics: Come sweet death, come soothing rest, come and lead my homeward, I am weary of life and longing, come I am waiting for thee, come now and set me free, my eyes at last are gently closing, come blessed rest
@meyercombrinck4 жыл бұрын
WOW! Fasten your seat belt at 2:36 - this is absolutely the best thing I've heard in 2020! So emotionally loaded, and well done to all involved. Tears rolling freely at the end...
@marinos19776 ай бұрын
I thought something amazing was gonna happen at 2:36
@joshuacaldwell44654 ай бұрын
Damn. That is intense. Every single choir member doing their best to emote their closest encounter / emotion with or envision of Death--is it their own, or that of a loved one, a child, a miscarriage? You be the judge. While not every choir member is fully invested this time around (one can only imagine that this is not an iterable performance,) there is some genuine pain, regret, loss, longing, and peace, which is so nakedly shared with in this moment. Such is the reverence in the moment, that the maestro solemnly and respectfully does not conduct, but let's things flow.
@erinbenites88153 жыл бұрын
I did this in college choir in the early 90's and it was one of my favorite things.
@janvanveelen2 жыл бұрын
A remarkable rendition.
@kalurimpoche57 Жыл бұрын
Bach trae mensajes divinos del cielo
@ms.marynailz7484 жыл бұрын
They did this song justice! I had to sing this for my a capella high School choir and we were #1 for 3 consecutive years. Thanks for providing a memory.
@just.jayshree5 жыл бұрын
I performed this my junior year of high school and it still has a very special place in my heart. I cry every time lol Absolutely beautiful
@Vaselisk20245 жыл бұрын
One day I will go crazy with Eric's creation cause it's beyond the humanity's mind in a good sense)
@ohmy56502 жыл бұрын
Sure, nobody's perfect but can be sublimely inspired & get to inspire the world. Like here. Wow. Congratulations to all & each 🍀🙏
@rocketsroar12 жыл бұрын
This performance is extremely effective and moving.
@majcrash7 жыл бұрын
Wow. I have played this piece in concert band, but this arrangement just blows me away. Wow.
@jawsch7 жыл бұрын
I played this in my HS concert band as well, it's what introduced me to the piece and I've loved it ever since. Personally, I prefer a much slower tempo but it's a beautiful piece. I prefer it on the organ as well but any rendition is nice to listen to.
@CHRISDAHOTBOY6 жыл бұрын
majcrash- Me too.... One of my favorite to play.
@henkvisscher4379 Жыл бұрын
Seen this video today for the first time. Great performance, beautiful!
@markhall76466 жыл бұрын
Hauntingly beautiful and lovingly warm at the same time!
@sdhokie4 жыл бұрын
What I just watched is my absolute new favorite thing right now. I'm going back in..
@jessescrivner34144 жыл бұрын
I sang this at Carnegie Hall in April 2018 - one of the most weirdest yet angelic pieces my choir ever did live!
@MisMonic6 ай бұрын
did your choir sing it at different speeds of interpretation
@jessescrivner34146 ай бұрын
@@MisMonic Do you mean during the second time the hand motions are done? If that's what you mean, then yes!
@LorenDavis-ow3kp5 ай бұрын
This is how I want to go.
@raschellerobert36155 жыл бұрын
I performed this for a choir festival a few years ago. This is such an amazing piece of music. It's hunting yet so gorgeous especially when done right. Still to this day has to be one of my favorite choral pieces that I've performed!
@nightlight249926 күн бұрын
Congratulations 👏 👏 👏
@avery-brown3 жыл бұрын
I like that Eric chose to mix the choir here. I think it creates a powerful homogenous sound especially poignant for the free-time section.
@brianbaumgarn57957 жыл бұрын
Bach would be pleased at this deep and soulful rendition. I love Eric's twist on it. Spiritual, piercing, divine.
@PhiVest4 жыл бұрын
I agree. Just a shame he him self is conducting it..
@jd4evr20017 ай бұрын
THANK you. I was stunned by the choir's dissonance while on their own, focusing individually yet together, making us wait for the 'resolution'. It evokes a deeply spiritual experience for all of us who have LOST loved ones in this life seeing agony & knowing theirs is our own.
@jenniferschwartz3936 Жыл бұрын
All the comments about those brought to tears, and I thought I was being overly emotional. It’s so raw and yet serene. 😢
@ryanmckittrick86493 жыл бұрын
By far the coolest version of this song I can find on KZbin.
@bobandloisgraham80082 жыл бұрын
Find the Virgil Fox version on the Wanamaker Organ. Amazing.
@antonioaguilar71082 жыл бұрын
Dios existe. Bach nos lo demuestra.
@rodriguezelfeliz46238 ай бұрын
Yo soy ateo... pero tomo vacaciones cuando escucho a Bach
@AbbyGarrett6 жыл бұрын
This was like a spiritual experience to listen to.
@lroa69134 жыл бұрын
Impresiona como una obra de casi 300 años tenga un impacto emocional monumental y que siga vigente en todos los sentidos. Con una vision actual y adaptada a los tiempos la obra surge poderosa y conmovedora al mismo tiempo. Magnifica interpretacion que me confirma que Bach nunca compuso una sola obra de musica... Bach creo su filosofia de la vida y luego cambio las letras por notas. Asi de simple.
@brunoalva111 ай бұрын
La canción Damage Inc de Metallica está inspirada en esta obra. Me refiero a la Intro del principio.
@ethandeyoung25535 жыл бұрын
My high school marching band plays this chorale at the beginning of our show titled overlord
@davidstevens70184 жыл бұрын
Mind blowing: thank you all 👏👏
@flairkitten81687 жыл бұрын
We did this last year in my chamber choir. We had fun with it but it was definitely challenging.
@Terbie366 жыл бұрын
Haunting.
@dazza6363637 жыл бұрын
That was Different .. Actually its bloody brilliant!! i keep watching and listening to it! everyone and every voice plays a part to make this exceptional! Bravo!!
@dylanchannel26615 жыл бұрын
Wonder what this would be like over Third Impact
@Reuvenification4 жыл бұрын
This was the first song I ever sang in German in my first year at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem. I was so puzzled why my voice teacher has chosen such a boring song, there is nothing sweet about death, I thought then. She said this is a song that a Christian would appreciate better than you, death is the end of suffering and the beginning of sublime sweet rest for eternity. But, life is far much better I insisted, there is drama, suffering, release, love, fun, pleasure and it's short, how am I going to spend eternity happy without experience the opposite? Boring. Then I was like 18 years old. Now, after singing professionally to a decent level, I want to live, even more, be able to bring through my voice the complexity of life, I still not sure what's so wonderful or horrid about the afterlife, nobody has come back from the afterlife to tell us hey, wait until you get here, this worth every breath to experience. I am not going to live my life hoping to die so I can hear Bach perpetually. I must admit this rendition of Kome süßer Tod, was nice, bravissimi.
@ellisonotoole24013 жыл бұрын
Wow !
@motube30533 жыл бұрын
J'en ai les larmes aux yeux
@del69215 жыл бұрын
Wait this isn't evangelion
@WizsAlt5 жыл бұрын
This is (not) Evangelion.
@juanitoarcoiris28825 жыл бұрын
Infinite Rumination Yo can (not) remember
@davidgn405 жыл бұрын
@@Insert639 which Spider-Man? 2?
@MartyrLoserKing4 жыл бұрын
Same, lol
@CripplingDuality3 жыл бұрын
Thank God for that.
@princee82946 жыл бұрын
This is fascinating! I have honestly never heard anything like it. So much dissonance for such an extended period of time into a final resolution that eventually fades away into nothingness. Perfect.
@davehshs6516 жыл бұрын
@Prince E Perhaps it helps to be a chorus singer yourself to appreciate the extended chaotic dissonance. Maybe it makes a philosophical statement, but as music it is the opposite of beautiful. It's like a dip into hell after death. It certainly is *not* Bach.
@Arctic_Narwhal4 жыл бұрын
@@davehshs651 No, it is beautiful. Maybe Bach wouldn't think that way, but I really do
@jemiller2264 жыл бұрын
@@davehshs651 Does it have to be Bach? There are things in this world, musical things, that Bach could never have conceived of.
@davehshs6514 жыл бұрын
@@jemiller226 No, of course it does *not* have to be Bach. It just has to be beautiful.
@griffinhaltom8144 Жыл бұрын
@@Arctic_Narwhal I don't know if he would have written it, but I have no doubt he would have found it beautiful. Bach was an avid arranger of his own music, and I think he would be deeply sad if his music attained immortality but stayed dead because no one did anything new with it.
@ZayedRayhan2 жыл бұрын
wow, the overtone at 3:58
@Alun49 Жыл бұрын
Remarkable.
@iradaavishova53767 жыл бұрын
я хотела бы петь в этом хоре 🙏
@denizesmeli4 жыл бұрын
Çok etkileyici...
@stevemathews95357 жыл бұрын
I believe that this song is very much an acquired taste, not mine unfortunately. I have sung this with a choir here in France and it is testing. There is no arrangement for the latter part so each singer effectively decides which note to hold. As a consequence every performance will be different. This is a wonderful choir.
@padraicfanning70556 жыл бұрын
What about "Immortal Bach" by Knut Nystedt?
@ipsurvivor5 жыл бұрын
steve mathews - I found the ending to pretentious and overbearing... But to each his own...
@stevemathews95354 жыл бұрын
@@ipsurvivor What?
@eyraudpa4 жыл бұрын
@@ipsurvivor this is what makes it original on the contrary !!! Compared to other versions !!
@MisMonic6 ай бұрын
HOLY CRAP! and being directed by one of the most incredible composers on earth ERIC WHITACRE!!! OMGGG
@dazza6363637 жыл бұрын
Excellent!.. Well done!
@angieroxy75504 жыл бұрын
¡ I really Love this !
@moritzrathmann25294 ай бұрын
Great and unexpected ending
@Seekthetruth30002 жыл бұрын
👌👌👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@VeridicoIV6 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking.
@markschaumann30126 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! I recon that JSB would approve...
@imabee68006 жыл бұрын
THE best choral song ever
@kalurimpoche57 Жыл бұрын
Tiene algo como que no me cierra esa energia ...la obra original da una paz profunda ...este final no me provoca lo mismo....
@KellyNaturally6 жыл бұрын
I think Eric is crying at the end. Who wouldn't be?
@watergroupauroville29086 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@virginiadempsey81784 жыл бұрын
I love Eric and I want to have his musical babies
@ritaschrader64207 жыл бұрын
1:14
@sararoberts4751 Жыл бұрын
Sang it in high school
@baruchben-david41962 жыл бұрын
I wonder what they were doing with their hands. I have never seen anything like that in a performance...
@bodenlosedosenhose15905 жыл бұрын
Metallica drew inspiration from this for the last song on their third album.
@francescadelmonaco58813 жыл бұрын
DAMAGE INC. R. I. P. CLIFF BURTON ❤️
@marys36302 жыл бұрын
exactly the reason i am here. Wanted to check this out as soon as I learned of Damage Inc being inspired by this. As Cliff would say. "Bach is God." \m/
@jessehersh94032 жыл бұрын
Cliff…..!!!!!!
@erikgruber9736 Жыл бұрын
Does someone have the actual score of this arrangement?
@EOo-fc5qw8 ай бұрын
i Always: will Carry someone in this Choras in my ♥ : Visada_
@loganmckinney12855 жыл бұрын
Very impressed, what's that intro music?
@b0ssboi7625 ай бұрын
Clockin into work be like
@Oiak10862 жыл бұрын
Maybe some will understand this here: DAMAGE INC.
@suicideistheanswer369 Жыл бұрын
"Cliff's gonna love this." - Bach
@myheartandactionsareutterl90584 жыл бұрын
Are humans an instrument
@sweetgirl070707 Жыл бұрын
No, Patrick, humans aren't an instrument.
@raphael.cavalcanti3301 Жыл бұрын
Maybe I relate too much to this song
@biffalobull23358 ай бұрын
Bach wrote this knowing his hope was in Christ
@Evensong_Conductor5 жыл бұрын
I'm seriously not trying to be sarcastic, are they trying to desync the 'K' sounds in "come" for the effect?
@bobandloisgraham80082 жыл бұрын
It's what good choral groups do.
@nancyoporo81314 жыл бұрын
yo solo vine por mi jugo de naranja....
@brunoalva111 ай бұрын
Damage inc from Metallica Intro
@nope246014 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t make much sense if you zoom in.
@JohnSmith-oe5kx9 ай бұрын
Uh, not great. Director gives no clear cues, and as a result the consonants are all over the place. Limply waving your hands around is useless. Entrances are harsh, like at 1:24. Destroys the mood of the piece
@pielord21234 жыл бұрын
This looks like some really weird cult stuff
@bobandloisgraham80082 жыл бұрын
It's not.
@wadejg_blaze0n2132 жыл бұрын
Evangelion
@erhardgeiger61995 жыл бұрын
no no no no no no not those hands, no this music doesn't need any show elements verry disappointing, banal, useless BUT: Great Choir, compliments for the music
@tactus725 жыл бұрын
I think you’re missing the point. It’s not typical of Whitacre to do “choralography”. This technique is like a visual representation of the minimalist phasing of standardized tonality. It’s almost like watching those psychedelic videos from the late 60s where hands and feet are moving with slowly following phased out versions of itself. Except in a live performance with no visual effects, this is a great way to do it just with the choir. I was following along with the sheet music, and I didn’t understand what they were doing after they repeated the first eight measures of this Bach (Sandberg) arrangement. Then I listened closely, and watched the hands, and as you guess, once again the choir repeats the first eight measures, but slows down to a crawl, and everyone goes at a slightly different tempo, and what happens is this brilliant phasing of tone clusters, and you can kind of tell where everybody is at by looking at the visual representation of their hands, voila!
@erhardgeiger61995 жыл бұрын
@@tactus72 this "choralography" is violating text and music absolutly not necessary, corniness, honestly, it makes me laughing, because its so grotesk stupid
@raynclark16384 жыл бұрын
It's actually a part of the score for this arrangement, my choir was supposed to perform this before the pandemic. It adds another level of connection for the singer's with the gestures, and honestly I feel this song wouldn't feel as impactful without them. It's not a song you can dance too, but it isn't rigid so using gesture to help articulate really bridges a gap, at least in my eye. I wasn't too sure of it at first when we received the score, especially with such solemn lyrics but actually doing it made me appreciate the choice to have them in. Anyways I just wanted to add my perspective, I hope you have a nice day.
@manuelmmorente69424 жыл бұрын
My dear friend Enhard. Obviamente respeto su punto de vista. Permítame solo un simple apunte. Si usted canta, solo, en grupo o en coro, intenté solamente una vez acompañar su canto con un movimiento adecuado. Luego, por favor, comparta su experiencia aquí. Gracias y buena música.
@avery-brown3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is written into the actual score to include these exact movements.