Drakensberg Boys Choir - Afterglow Ed Sheeran

As seasons change may the Afterglow of the magnificent Drakensberg sunset warm your heart.
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Video Credits:
-Original song artist: Ed Sheeran
-Director of Music: Vaughan van Zyl
-Production, arrangement, audio engineer, mixing and mastering: Tristan Trent
-Creative direction: Tristan Trent
-Filming and editing: Tristan Trent
-Choristers:
Brett Fernihoug: Lead vocals.
Vuyo Mcanyana: Alto harmony.
Joshua Stuart: Tenor harmony.
Walther de Bruin: Bass harmony.
-Instruments:
Guitar: Ntando Ngcobo
Cajon: Zipho Mpofu
Violin: Boaz Tselon
Filmed on location at:
The Drakensberg Boys Choir School, Cathkin Park, Champagne Valley, KZN, South Africa.
School bio:
The Drakensberg Boys Choir School is one of the few South African schools whose fame extends around the world. This school offers a unique educational opportunity for children; it stimulates a boy's spirit of adventure and exploration in the physical surroundings of the school while nurturing the development of the mind and expression in innate musical talent.

[@davidherman29]

The Bass voice is freaking awesome in this, but the harmonies are also amazing ❤️💙❤️

[@markroberts171]

bass

[@davidherman29]

@@markroberts171 you win the prize 🏆

[@CCVisagie]

Legit, sang choir from grade 1 to 12 mostly in boy choirs, Nothing like that bass silently bringing colours to your ears you never knew existed. Almost in tears. Was recruited to the drankensberg boys choir in grade 5 but it was too far so my mother didnt allow me back then, this makes me wish I can harmonise in a choir again. Ive missed it so much.

[@davidherman29]

@@CCVisagie don't give up your dream of singing in a choir...... keep the faith.

[@louhanivansittert6750]

Agree. The bass is awesome...and everyone else just works so beautiful with it. Well done

[@jeanlee5338]

I'm 80 years old but you make me feel young again .God Bless you all .xxxx

[@DBCHOIR]

What a lovely compliment, thank you Jean. They say you are only as old as you feel..🎶💙

[@juanyt5448]

Hi Jean ! Are you still alive? And iff so how is life going !🙃

[@jeanlee5338]

@@juanyt5448 hi .yes I'm ok thanks .miss South Africa and family though .daffodils are out and they are fabulous xx

[@Pipanaable]

BEAUTIFUL! I adore you guys. I am from Bulgaria. I visited the Drakensberg Boys Choir when I was 19, then 28 then 37. For me, it tells the story of South Africa. And it always leaves me with one message - OF HOPE.

[@markomiladinovic2623]

These young lads make me proud to South African❤

[@modisakgotlabogosi5493]

These guys here are an ideal South Africa.

[@adriaanlouwfullard2771]

There is a certain person who walks a straight path in upright standing before God and in him there is hope

[@KsquaredSA]

As an old boy, I am so proud of these guys. This is a beautiful finessed rendition. As a bass myself I appreciate that voice, but the other boys are so beautifully balanced and tuned. Well done, fellas!

[@SusanElliot]

Hauntingly beautiful. Hope Ed Sheeran has seen this!

[@Password17179]

Wonder what he thinks of this rendition?

[@yvonnezietsman6868]

Indeed yes!

[@theooberholzer3734]

Stop the clocks it's amazing! That describes this song. Never heard such a beautiful mixture of voices, backed by a bass that shivers the soul.

[@jennybuenk581]

What a stunningly beautiful rendition.

[@erikabasson3907]

Wow! I have not enough words to explain my emotions when listening to this masterpiece . I'm so proud of the Drakensberg Boys Choir

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for the kind words Erika.

[@ruthclive-smith]

Me too ❤️

[@royb8665]

That bass voice cant be natural, its hard to belive, perfect execution boys

[@BradK02]

I always come back to this version. It's amazing

[@NeriahB66]

Proudly South African.love you all and the beautiful songs you guys sing.Your parents must be so proud of you all.God bless the you alll.❤

[@yoliswamcanyana597]

Vuyo is my brother and all their voices are amazing

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@ruthclive-smith]

You must be so proud of him ♥️💙

[@owinoemmanuel7136]

Amazing. The rendition is even much better than the original song. The bass is so outstanding. Love this song all the way from the Rift Valley in Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@DBCHOIR]

Hello Owino, thank you for the lovely compliment. Greetings to all our fans and followers in Kenya.

[@maxistewart6473]

Wow!!! Can't stop listening to this.....Amazing harmonies

[@DBCHOIR]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ntfubadlamini7128]

I was happy for the young boys it was my first time to watch and listen to their music in Eswatini at house on fire thanks to my Mr Fullard of South Africa who made it possible

[@TL-ri6th]

One of the highlights of our trip to SA. We had refreshments after the concert and we found all the pupils of this amazing school so refreshing. Courteous, confident, helpful and simply glowing.

[@DBCHOIR]

Our pleasure!

[@maximearlot5209]

Absolument magnifique ! Merci d'apporter du bonheur dans nos vies ! Amitiés de France !

[@choralmusiclover]

Beautiful rendition, and that bass voice is amazing!

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you kindly!

[@johnbrown9588]

Thanks everyone, that certainly warmed my heart. Keep warm, take care and enjoy the last days of Autumn.

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you John, stay warm!

[@Domspatzenfan]

@@DBCHOIR Now 14 "thumbs up"...:) By the way: Your video is one of the current topics at our FB-group account "Great Boys Choirs of the World" !

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you, will definitely check out that Facebook Group. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@itsyourboyricky]

Best choir in the whole south africa

[@zookuki]

This is magical. I will probably comment on this time and again as I revisit this song. I was so sad to be a girl in South Africa in my youth as I so longed to be part of this choir. This was decades ago. Still magical to hear these voices though. Ke a leboga

[@helmutbiegert6953]

Supergefühlvolle Version, top!!

[@kujaonikamei1767]

Bass 🙀🙀🙀

[@jenny6173]

I recently lost my mom , and this song really helps me to cope...Its so soothing

[@DBCHOIR]

We are so sorry for your loss. Where words are few, may melody bring comfort.

[@MrTflarsen]

I first heard of the DBC when I visited friends living in South Africa back in 1998 (My first time visiting Africa). I went to one of the Wednesday concerts at the school and was amazed by the quality of the singing I heard. I was so fortunate to experience the choir again at their farewell concert in Joburg before they went on their tour with the songs from Lion King and the traditional songs from South Africa that year. The quality of the choir has certainly not lessened over the years and although I'm now forced to only enjoy from afar, way up here in cold Denmark, I do so with pleasure every time a new song finds its way to KZbin. Especially when the song, setting and performance is as good as the one in this recording. I thank you all, boys and staff at DBC! -Teddy

[@mabooklet5222]

Thank you, everyone! I love this heartwarming performance.

[@garethwissing6148]

Been playing this on repeat all day. So beautifully done and so proud of these young men from KZN.

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for the kind words Gareth.

[@Obelix-1960]

Danke, euer Chor macht die Welt etwas besser. Bitte macht weiter so. 💖

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you dear Thomas.

[@hharrison-parker1606]

I cannot put into words how this rendition made me feel. Simply beautiful!

[@karinabbott372]

Gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. Ed Sheeran would love it , I’m sure. Well done all❤

[@deborahjonker4443]

Such beautiful clear voices,loved the lyrics...thank you!!Keep singing and blessing us.

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you Deborah. The lyrics and original song is by Ed Sheeran. We will certainly try our best to keep going.

[@patbouwer1637]

What beautiful voices. How amazing are these boys. I love my country. You make us so proud !

[@raymondlambie3081]

Really good. Expertly accomplished

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for listening Raymond.

[@matthiaskossidowski2651]

holy moly this is professional lvl

[@Art-inventions]

This is by far the best version of this song I have ever heard...!.. guys are soooo amazing.......well done!

[@sentitemsujamir]

Stop the clocks, it's amazing You should see the way the light dances off your head A million colours of hazel, golden and red Saturday morning is fading The sun's reflected by the coffee in your hand My eyes are caught in your gaze all over again We were love drunk, waiting on a miracle Tryna find ourselves in the winter snow So alone in love like the world had disappeared Oh, I won't be silent and I won't let go I will hold on tighter 'til the afterglow And we'll burn so bright 'til the darkness softly clears Oh, I will hold on to the afterglow Oh, I will hold on to the afterglow The weather outside's changing The leaves are buried under six inches of white The radio is playing, Iron & Wine This is a new dimension This is a level where we're losing track of time I'm holding nothing against it, except you and I We were love drunk, waiting on a miracle Tryna find ourselves in the winter snow So alone in love like the world had disappeared Oh, I won't be silent and I won't let go I will hold on tighter 'til the afterglow And we'll burn so bright 'til the darkness softly clears Oh, I will hold on to the afterglow Oh, I will hold on to the afterglow Oh, I will hold on to the afterglow

[@janerobertson6033]

Nothing to be proud of, rape and bullying supreme, wrecking boys lives

[@colleenpretorius1505]

This makes the hair stand up on my old arms and warms my broken heart, IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE. PLAY ON!! Unite our hurt COUNTRY!

[@debbiehill31]

I keep listening to this song. Such a beautiful version - I just love the parts as they come through perfectly blended in. But I must say - that Bass 👍 Well done to each person and the part you played - BEAUTIFUL

[@DBCHOIR]

Glad you like it!

[@liza-marielaubser202]

Amazing! So proud! X

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you so much!!

[@bennietaljaard3102]

What a beautiful voice... What a gift you have my boy! And that bass... Amazing... And the other two voice parts just flows sweetening the song...

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for your support Bennie, glad you enjoyed the arrangement.

[@TheJimhow]

Congratulations Tristan and Drakies. You are absolutely brilliant. 🤗👏👏👏

[@magick2783]

Love from India, Nagaland.

[@markusdewet6246]

I absolutely love this rendition, just wish I could listen to it on Spotify.

[@DBCHOIR]

Hi Markus, glad you enjoyed it. Our content will be available on multiple platforms in the near future as we finilise publishing and distribution. Keep an eye out on our socials.

[@darythcrawford8233]

Wow! I loved that! Truly made my day! Fantastic!! well done everyone at Drakies!!

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you Daryth, glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@francobaard1751]

World class. This is beautiful😍

[@georgeloff007]

Ek sit in n stille houthuisie in ver weg Yakutia en ek luister so lekker na julle... Kinders... Julle is waarlik geseend met talent!! Baie mooi !

[@facitenonvictimarum-2245]

Very very nice! 👍 Sounds good all the way over here in Northern California! 😁☮️

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you so much, hello to all in California! Glad you enjoyed the song.

[@andrewrex2709]

Stop the world, I wanna get off in the Drakensberg! This is so amazing! I love the smiles. Greetings from northern Thailand and suddenly feeling very homesick. I have such fond memories of the DBC performing a Christmas concert at the Linder Auditorium (at old JCE) in 1990 and I hope to see them live again. The afterglow is spreading around my Thai and Chinese students.

[@DBCHOIR]

What an amazing response. Thank you Andrew! We hope to perform for you soon.

[@mousemollie]

That was stunning! I loved it. Thank you to the wonderful boys.

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@vxgy651]

Why is this so underated

[@robertomorsink2014]

Thanks , you made my day!

[@DBCHOIR]

Glad to hear that Roberto.

[@liezlviljoen9649]

Absolutely close-your-eyes mesmerizing! Can't stop listening 🥰 Shared it so many times! Thank you

[@DBCHOIR]

Wow, thank you!

[@RyanMarkSmith1]

This is hauntingly beautiful!! A great arrangement performed perfectly! Well done!

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you very much!

[@Ivan1234772]

What a soothing way to start my day! 😊❤️

[@DBCHOIR]

So glad!

[@madabanda2921]

Amazing song I love it I can't stop to listening to this music is awesome

[@DBCHOIR]

So glad you enjoyed it Mada.

[@stephaniespies4164]

WOW! AMAZING!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU EACH MOMENT! DON'T STOP!! LISTENING TO YOU GUYS GIVE ME GOOSEPUMPS🙌🙏😇🎶❤️

[@Faty2424]

Wonderful sound, a pleasure to listen to! Thank you for the experience! Hello guys from Europe, Hungary!

[@DBCHOIR]

Hello Hungary, thank you for listening.

[@adriaanlouwfullard2771]

The bass in this makes it all worth it

[@julane50]

Thanks for introducing me to this song with your wonderful sounds .. ♡♬‧*˚✧♬.. An excellent video too!

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@janerobertson6033]

@@DBCHOIR beautifully sung, pity about the bullying that goes on and wrecks peoples lives

[@maureencloete7277]

I appreciate this wonderful piece of art! Thank you! Well, well done!

[@kwenzasibiya3463]

I'm so proud of the Drakensberg boys choir

[@merrychristine5992]

I love it soooo muchh..love from indonesia

[@broomeec6834]

This song shows the different talents of the choir with instruments as well as singing. Fantastic all round, never heard a violin played in this song before amd its works beautifully. Amazing rendition 👏

[@DenselTrux]

The boy in the left felt the music🥰🥰

[@tinkerthinker8024]

Relaxes my mind each time. This, and other songs from these boys makes my day. Hello 👋👋 from the Philippines!

[@stephaniespies4164]

Can't stop listening to this song! Much better than Ed Sheran! WOW!!! May God bless your choir! The world should listen to you. Even Rian from Jacaranda could not get the words when Ed was singing it. But he should listen to you!!! Keep on you are AMAZING!!!

[@DBCHOIR]

What a lovely compliment, thank you for listening Stephanie.

[@ofineopark28]

They're so talented. It's the best cover of this songs

[@africanmagick]

The bass voice and the main voice so freaking beautiful 😻

[@ilsecampbell6046]

Absolutely stunning!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@shireenhellberg9932]

Brilliant, well done boys.

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you Shireen.

[@janetharris7878]

I keep listening to this so beautiful, from dbc fan from Wales uk

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for listening and your support Janet. Love to all in Wales.

[@rhenavollnhofer841]

Listening again - am painting and this is so inspiring!! (smiley emoji)

[@DBCHOIR]

Hi Rhena, so wonderful to hear that this inspires you. What are you painting?

[@vienogola1421]

My brother went to Saint Albans Pretoria...I am pretty sure we three had the best rugby and cricket teams

[@MagicyMC]

The bass omg

[@patricebouvry1613]

Bravo et merci !

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you Patrice.

[@rubynaidu6254]

Unbelievably touching Thank You 🙏❤️🙏

[@jennaras1034]

What a beautiful version of this Ed Sheeran classic... The bassist's harmony and incredible range really puts it over the top! Count myself so fortunate to have seen one of the Choir's weekly concerts for the first time ever last month... Can say I'm already planning the next one :) Well done boys! Hope to see some more videos soon :)

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you for your support Jenna! So glad you enjoyed the concert and also this video. Thank you for listening. 🎶💙

[@heathhouston2350]

Well done gents

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you Heath.

[@appydang903]

It sounds so heavenly I love it... ❤

[@martinpottgieter2490]

I'm in disbelief. Beyond awesome!

[@katydickson5547]

WOW!!!! That was fantastic. Thank you for warming everything up in the beautiful music. So talented.

[@DBCHOIR]

Thanks for listening

[@RedEyeJase]

Amazing work done with these gents, best cover of this song I've seen. Real obsessed, have listened to this over 10 times and not getting tired. Amazing voices

[@DBCHOIR]

Wow, thank you!

[@khrystelangelajenobiagon3976]

Incredibly beautiful performance 💙 The voice bass also caTches my attention ✨ I'm from Philippines btw🇵🇭

[@DBCHOIR]

Hi Khrystel, thank you for the kind words. Hello to all in the Philippines!

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Nice Boys, Love the Bass.........Old Drakie 1969

[@amandacito1633]

Love this song with drakensberge background

[@stephaniespies4164]

Wow!! World can share this! Awesome Boys

[@DBCHOIR]

So glad you like it Stephanie.

[@wealthlifejourney]

Oh WOW! Love love love The Basssss 💕and Tenor (sounding like young Justin Bieber). Excellent compilation boys! 👏👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@arlenewalsh5982]

Superb harmonies and wonderful contrast of voice tone and timbre!

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you kindly!

[@hentiecoetzee1649]

Brilliant!! Just brilliant!

[@tania4youtube]

I wonder if Ed Sheeran has seen this version of his song? These guys do an awesome job of it.

[@neilnewman8349]

Mooi man! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@elsebeparsons1190]

Absolute stunning!

[@Toisen1]

Well done from Zimbabwe💞

[@CelesteDavidson]

You guys should enter AGT

[@garagepie]

Wow, well done lads!!

[@jacquimunns2093]

What beautiful voices and backing violin 💕

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you.

[@Its_Me0000]

Brett is AWESOME !!

[@marcosmaedza8837]

Absolutely amazing...I take my hat off to the teachers at this school....!

[@DBCHOIR]

Thank you Marcos.

[@ruparupaana9003]

Love the harmonization its amazing! Congratulations brothers ❣️