Blackbird (The Beatles) - A Cappella cover

Blackbird (The Beatles) - A Cappella multitrack cover
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Blackbird (The Beatles), an international acapella multitrack cover sung by:
► Enrico Imbalzano (Italy): / enricator
► Pete Avendano (Philippines): / musiktenor
► Julien Neel (France): / trudbol
----- CREDITS -----
► Original song by The Beatles
► Arr. by Daryl Runswick: www.kingssingers.com/products/...
► Audio and video editing by Julien Neel (Trudbol)
----- ABOUT THE SONG -----
"Blackbird" is a Beatles song from the double-disc album The Beatles (also known as The White Album). Blackbird was written by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon--McCartney.
McCartney explained on PBS's Great Performances (Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road), aired in 2006, that the guitar accompaniment for "Blackbird" was inspired by J.S. Bach's Bourrée in E minor, a well known lute piece, often played on the classical guitar. As children, he and George Harrison tried to learn Bourrée as a "show off" piece. The Bourrée is distinguished by melody and bass notes played simultaneously on the upper and lower strings. McCartney adapted a segment of the Bourrée (reharmonized into the original's relative major key of G) as the opening of "Blackbird," and carried the musical idea throughout the song.
The first night his future wife Linda Eastman stayed at his home, McCartney played "Blackbird" for the fans camped outside his house.
----- LYRICS -----
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
all your life
you were only waiting for this moment to be free
Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

[@leleschneeberger]

Happy 15th channel anniversary! I recently rediscovered your channel and was pleasantly surprised to see that you're still going strong. What amazing endurance! I watched your videos a lot as a teen and this video is, I think, the last I saw before I stopped. All the best to you and may you have fun making videos for many years more!

[@JulienNeel]

Aww thank you for your kind message, I appreciate it!

[@rachelstauter]

Damn that whistle skill tho

[@avril14thlove]

this makes me feel happy inside.

[@JulienNeel]

Mission accomplished! :)

[@cyntiacyn888]

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[@Solace6428]

Oh my God this version is one of the few worth acknowledgement. It sent shivers down my spine. It does the original justice. All the voices are perfect together because there are three different ranges that merge together oh so well. Edit: five years later, still think so

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

Alana Dunn belladonna1771 I’ve got a tear in my eye listening to this...beautifully done!

[@SecretWife56]

I used this song as an inspiration when I was struggling to escape an emotionally abusive relationship. The Beatles were true Bards! I miss George and John.

[@JulienNeel]

I hope you enjoy this video & my other releases. :) If you feel like tipping the artist & helping me cover some of my production costs for upcoming projects, you can do it here: patreon.com/trudbol You can pledge whatever you want, as little as $1. It's a great way to help me make all this free music sustainable on the long run. Thanks so much!

[@louponte1295]

***** Julien, I direct a Barbershop chorus in Teaneck, NJ and have been trying to connect with you for a long time. We will be purchasing some learning tracks and want to speak with you regarding the production of some other songs we wish to learn. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Lou Ponte - [e-mail]

[@JulienNeel]

Lou Ponte Got your message, just emailed you. :)

[@littlehornywolf]

..i really do...thank you!!! :-) :-) :-)

[@Melissa0774]

How long does it take to make one of these videos?

[@hamiltonkim5024]

Thank you for the idea, I really mean it.

[@priestessunicorn4789]

The whistling is like impeccable. Love this.

[@JulienNeel]

Thanks. :) No, this isn't our arrangement, it's by the King Singers. It's all in the video description. I however sell audio learning tracks (= the breakdown of the harmony into separate MP3 files + various helpful mixes that make certain parts stand out in the mix). My email is in the video description if you'd like to place an order.

[@JulienNeel]

Thanks for all your comments! Don't forget to click that little "share" button to help us spread the music!

[@wbunny7]

Absolutely SUPERB! It's amazing how my eardrums connect to my tear ducts! Thank you for the sweet music and keeping the Beatles alive..

[@TheNick279]

This is what men were put on earth for. This is what man is capable of. The realization of beauty, harmony and love.

[@trentonjohnson5964]

I remember listening to this song (from this video) when I was really young, just rediscovered it again yesterday and I remembered hanging out with my older cousin and his friend in their neighborhood, just making memories and having fun. The nostalgia I felt was immense. This video will always be with me.

[@JulienNeel]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Regarding the audio / video difference at 0:30, it's simple: we're lip singing. It wouldn't be technically possible to pull off such a video without earphones. :) At 0:49 (it's me singing), and there's no doubling of the track. I have a little bit of classical training, so perhaps you feel the tone is too deep? And yes, there's reverb on each of the tracks, this one included. I hope you bear in mind we're all amateurs doing this over the Internet. ;)

[@Cogskate]

Every time I hear this arrangement I'm struck by the superb control of the “pedal” and the “snare” parts. To keep the volume, speed, and rhythm consistent throughout is really impressive! The whole thing is amazing, of course. Hats off to all involved, and thanks for sharing this gem with the internet. ❤

[@philmageo]

it's giving wings to my thougths. Thank you your voices are great.

[@AngusMcNutz]

I'm singing this for a master's recital tomorrow. Scared out of my mind but there is something about your videos that calms me and helps me practice. I just want you to know I've watched all your videos everyday for at least a year, shared with all my friends and tried to spread you around. You've done more for me that you will probably ever know and i'll never even get to meet you. Thank you Julien for all you do.

[@yaoixyuriluvver]

I can't stop listening to your videos. They're so magnificently done.

[@JulienNeel]

Thank you for the kind words, delighted you enjoy what you see & hear. :)

[@redhood7524]

I first heard this song when I was 10 and in 5th grade. I immediately loved it. Skip ahead 5 years and it’s still one of my favorite songs. Thanks, Mr. Morris.

[@beverlyweaver8347]

Wow. So well done. Thank you for music, music, music.

[@Damezumari1]

This brought tears to my eyes. It is the best rendering of an exquisite song. You even trilled the whistling to suggest the song of a bird. I want this played at my funeral.

[@supremongkatipunan7293]

im proud there is still a Filipino collaborated! Magnificent!

[@Candlesinthewindow]

Trudbol/Julien, I hope you know how much so many of us love your offerings. You just keep getting better with each addition. We need this out here!

[@Rembrall]

I forget every time, Mr. Trudbol, how much I absolutely love your voice. Thank you for blessing us with it, sir.

[@darkminer14]

whenver i feel down i listen to this... always a pleasure.

[@sunking2001]

One of my favorite tunes. You guys couldn't have done it better!

[@saigearnold8214]

This makes me really happy. Especially the whistle solo

[@Kamelhaj]

Pete has a really great voice! I like that touch with the blackbirds flying.

[@thenorm05]

The performance and production quality is top notch as always, but the whistling skill is impeccable. Truly though, great work. Really love this song and I can appreciate the work the three of you put into it with new headphones.

[@sharonpeters2262]

I love blackbirds & I loved your version. You guys give me such a good feeling when you sing!

[@robertaraeburn802]

Excellent. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@beatlespongeXD]

This one is one of the best covers of this song I've ever seen! Great job!

[@gln948]

Just gorgeous! Love the black & white video images!!

[@lesliekroll9848]

I am a fan Julien, I stumbled across One of your videos once and I’ve been following you ever since. I think you’re extremely talented and I wish you well with your career

[@Dafoodmaster]

Pete Avendano, your voice is truly amazing.

[@DyMass99]

Mon père est italien, ma mère viens des philippines et nous vivons en France depuis plus de 15 ans désormais, cette collaboration ma fait frissoner, un grand merci a vous et surtout a toi Julien pour ces instants de bonheur.

[@veraturner]

Amazing that all these harmonies were done in different locations and then combined. The Il divo's of the acapella world...love you guys...take care, vera

[@loydsheryl]

Oh, my. I'm grinning ear to ear. Such wonderful work on such a great tune. I just listened to it about 30 times. Thank you!

[@The2x4]

Talk about a great mix!!! Beatles, King Singers, and Trudbol!! PERFECT!!!

[@emotionalweatherreport]

LOVE the whistling

[@denibullguantana6999]

Absolutely fantastic

[@edwardskingdom]

Love A Capella! How talented these guys are!

[@Nikaphoenix]

Can't get enough of your vids... love all your covers!

[@marjorieeubanks5611]

Absolutely fantastic, guys!!! I can only get this connection thing to music when something has happened, but you got me to cry without anything else!!! You're amazing, and I think that you should keep doing exactly that!!!

[@kidsfringer]

LOVE the arrangement, and how each of you were featured - it gave us a chance to hear each of your voices, and they're wonderful. :)

[@hgskjalhkjlgfndja]

Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely amazing!! Love the uniqueness of all of your voices, especially Julien's tone!!! And the whistling, haha. Absolutely fantastic!!

[@11big11richard11]

I LOVE that whistling!!

[@kimie1105]

Favorit love the way you gets around this song

[@JulienNeel]

Thanks! You'd be surprised: there are thousands of active barbershop singers all over the world. It's just that the music isn't mainstream, so you won't hear it on the radio or on TV anymore, but it's still here and many love it. ;) You can support my work by getting some of my music (links in the video description), support is appreciated. ;)

[@Animusicfan]

This is just one of my favorites! You all do such an amazing job!! Keep doing more :D

[@treesarecool12345678]

I love the ornament you use in the whistling section! Very cleverly done

[@josephinenicole]

I could listen to this on repeat forever.

[@goettingen01]

That was amazing! You make us proud Pete Avendano!

[@fionaperez-hart789]

Thank you for posting this and everything else you post

[@balancepoint71]

Wow. Totally nailed it. I came up singing A capella and Madrigal and watching this reminds me why I love music so much. Great editing and production. Singing is second to none. Bitchin !

[@kevinreeder2302]

Is it just me or does the one guy look like the guy from cloudy with a chance of meatballs?

[@kandels3195]

Isn't Kevin Reeder looking like a pooing peece of shit ?

[@madworldfan123]

i can see it

[@_xXBillyXx_]

Oh gosh you are right, he looks like that guy cause of his hair and nose.

[@jackbailey9714]

+William Goalkeeping I see it also.

[@davidmichel6550]

A Cappella Trudbol I know I’m very late to this but it’s not just him

[@michaelbull7383]

This is wonderful. Great sound and video. A great song and a gorgeous rendition.

[@shotoyttodoroki529]

I love old classic sings like this.

[@trishhyde540]

I absolutely love this! You are definitely one of the best a Capella artists I've found on KZbin:)

[@TBStudios91]

very beautiful! I always love your choices of songs and your collabs!

[@jackcraft7official]

I remember being very young about 8 or so in the car with my Dad on a lovely motorway night. We'd often listen to cabin pressure or blackadder or Milton Jones I think it was (the documentary about moments in a guys life as he's about to die but doesn't). Anyways he shows me this song and this exact version and I fall in love with it immediately. I hummed it for days after but forgot the song name and version. Only last week did I find it again and everytime I listen to it km reminded of those beautiful nights 🌟

[@Je0591]

A great acapella cover of a lovely song! Awesome collab

[@BlackFridayGirl99]

You have no idea how perfect this is.

[@JulienNeel]

More coming soon! You'll find this cover and many more tunes on my album (see video description above)! :)

[@rotflmaopmpqxyz]

Incredible. Absolute butter to my ears. Liked and Favorited. Please never stop doing what you all do so incredibly well.

[@Steve261964]

This is simply amazing. Great job!

[@richomin]

You just got a new fan. Wonderful, so professional.

[@MrNicocman]

The best acapella cover I've heard, congratulations, they did a good job !

[@SakuraDaimyo]

the first time i heard this song i was in love! You guys made this song 10000000x times better!!!! ITS OVER 9000!!!!

[@thegman5656]

This is what I prefer to play along with when I"m working on timing for Blackbird on guitar. Thanks guys.

[@robertmartin4646]

Impressive!!!!! I think Paul would be very pleased!!!! Nicely done fellas!!!! LOVED IT!

[@DckTrcy]

Gave me chills! Love it! Thanks!

[@crazygus]

Trudbol... dude, you keep getting better and better. I first found your videos a couple of years ago by accident looking up "When I'm 64", and have been following ever since. I have ONE subscription on KZbin, and that's you. Keep up the great work! And the more Beatles tunes, the better! ...CrazyGus

[@stacyhaydon4203]

Beautiful, guys! I loved it!

[@bladenwinniford647]

Bravo! Beautifully done!

[@karolinamarie08]

Ahh one of my all time favorite Beatles songs! You guys were awesome!!!

[@FunGirl1358]

Amazing. Just amazing.

[@meghanandjohnny]

i got chills...that was amazing!

[@alvaroriccardi]

Excelente!!! Felicitaciones es bellísimo.

[@DJNicke]

Well I'm very glad we had this interchange! It makes sense that you would need to lip sync when singing this, and I hadn't thought of that. I think what I heard when you were singing was you hitting the perfect resonant frequency of whatever room you were singing in. Great job all around! Now I am fully blown away! I also (always) liked your editing job with fading in the different video squares. I'll have to share this! Keep them coming!

[@shogunbirds6589]

I did this song for my choir concert the other day!! also this helped me practice because we are doing accapela and not even using a piano as a guide so it was really difficult. My choir teacher had me do the bass part for most of the song then had me jump to the tenor part so learning it made it even more difficult!!

[@lorahauk7850]

I really like this song. You guys made it very entertaining. And great whistling

[@JulienNeel]

Yeah me too. Nothing quite like a tenor. And he's really holding back in this one!

[@demitriwyrda34]

You all have such lovely voices ! And you harmonized so very well ❤

[@WintersEndOfficial]

some of the best voices on youtube, easily.

[@boundarkness]

Julien, I've got to say that this is one of the BEST pieces you've ever worked on. Maybe it's because this song holds a special place in my heart, or just because it really is very well done. Either way, I've been a huge fan for years, and I can't wait to see what else you come out with!

[@vulcanswork]

I call this: some serious talent. Bravo.

[@user-io2bw2yf4b]

So much beautiful!

[@CallumKennedyTuberzMcGeeMusic]

We did an arrangement similar to this in my choir last year. I had the Tenor part... not so fun. But an EXCELLENT arrangement. Thank you. The lot of you. For bringing such a gorgeous arrangement to life.

[@christianlabutap8299]

the best quartet acapella Mr. Julien

[@Realizationz2096]

Truly amazing!

[@edwardstokes1959]

Julien all your music is beautiful, you're such an inspiration to me

[@JimDMan3]

Excellent cover of one of my favorite songs; Gave me chills, I really appreciate it.

[@MsEshanaD]

J'avais oublié à quel point j'étais amoureuse de cette chaîne YT et de toutes les vidéos dessus... Une voix incroyable

[@jademoonraven7840]

I really enjoyed this, great job ♡

[@FacciaDiBambino]

Brilliant..... I thought everyone's voice fit together well. Bravo!

[@iLaRiettaiLoveYou]

This is AMAZING

[@catlane5472]

Wonderful ! I love it guys - a great tribute to a great song !

[@steveyk]

wow. this is fantastic. simply beautiful

[@susantgardner]

Guys....you give me chill bumps. I love your sound and I love your passion! I'm sharing this and all your videos with everyone I know. We just celebrated the fourth, so I'll start with that one. Please don't ever, ever, ever stop OK?? thanks.

[@nigelmorley54]

What a great sound. Inspired by your wonderful performance I have sent for the King's Singers arrangement to use with my a cappella quartet - just hope we can do it justice with only 4 singers!

[@JulienNeel]

+Nigel Morley Thanks! It's a 4-part arrangement + percussion, actually. :) You can get my audio learning tracks on my website, they will make the learning process a lot easier & fun than the sheet alone: julienneel.com