The Nearness Of You - Highline

“The Nearness of You”, brought to you by Highline. Make sure to get near the people you love this week. 10/10 would recommend huddling for warmth as winter approaches. Also would recommend getting near that like button (for smashing).
Songwriters: Hoagy Carmichael & Ned Washington
Arrangement: Jared Graveley
Audio & video production: Mark Farnum
Cameraman: Scott Redmond
Wardrobe: KENT!

[@johndavies8956]

I'm blown away. Lost for words. That song was written the year I was born. Eighty four years later this group makes we want to live another eighty four years when there are groups like this bringing the songs of my youth back to life. God bless you guys and gals.

[@lillolf3758]

I absolutely agree. Their voices are like fine-tuned instruments in concert!

[@User-Zb8is8pj1i]

Yeah ! Eighty more years, Two more World Wars, another financial crisis, and the climate mess.

[@acapellacious]

I've been involved in acappella for decades, and this is one of the best arrangements I've ever heard -- ever.

[@venchee4906]

Can you believe that talent like this exists and is unknown to the masses? This group should be doing super bowl national anthems.

[@user-oe1zu5fr6k]

Such exquisite harmony. No accompaniment needed. Why don’t we get to hear more of this! Gorgeous.

[@clarewitcomb6918]

Hey, cdmjazz. It isn’t often you read about the 4Freshman and the HiLo’s. I just turned 90, so that means I was a jazz a cappella fan way back when. I even sang in a quartet while at Washington University back in the early 50’s in a competition which for years was barber shop renditions. We won it two years running with 4Freshman songs. I have loved jazz for most of my life which means I was listening to the big bands, especially Basie. Love Manhattan Transfer. Now I listen to Pentatonix, Quad and now these guys. A cappella is alive and well!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelow-yong7908]

A cappella !!!! This is the true way to sing a great ballad !!! Fantastic job you guys !!! Wonderful harmony !!!!!

[@melindaleach2735]

Wow! Your blended voices are spectacularly accurate and on note! What a complex arrangement, and how beautifully presented!

[@darrendirk6805]

One of my all-time favorite songs - and you do it beautifully! Gorgeous arrangement! So glad to hear vocal jazz doing well in younger lives.

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

I'm delighted by discovering this group. This is a gorgeous rendition of a gorgeous classic. Reminds me of The Manhattan Transfer's Nightingale Sang... but with your own unique talents. Magnificent.

[@SapphicTwist]

I mean, I've listened to this over and over. It's just ridiculously good. There are so many delectable moments, shadings...Jesus.

[@paeadboard9242]

It does not get any better than this. This is perfection. As good as the King's Singers. Stunning.

[@sonynha7422]

Wonderful voices! 🎶🎼🎵🌟💯🌟💯🌟💯💎💎💎💎💎😉🙏🇧🇷

[@jerrypotter941]

You guys are stupendous, a real delight to listen to. Thank you so much for such a delightful presentation !! Out of sight!!!

[@neilresnick]

Love this! This was my wife’s and my wedding song 30 years ago. We just celebrated our anniversary and I recorded it for her as a surprise...me and piano accompaniment. Your version is stunning. I absolutely loved it. Thank you for posting it and having such heavenly voices that perfectly blend together. Bravo!!

[@LINDOODY]

This song has always been a favorite of mine and I’ve heard many artist’s rendition of this over the years but this is by far in a unique class of its own. The vocal arrangement is first class. If I may I would just like you to consider an idea I have for that climatic tag ending you do so flawlessly well. At 3:47 when you guys sustain the word “night”, I think it would have an even more dramatic effect if the female lead singer “waits” a little and render “the nearness of you” rubato style instead of coming in too early. Other than that, Mr Hoagy Carmichael must smiling from ear to ear after listening to you guys perform this classic, historic and beautiful song. Keep up your magnificent work! ☮️🙏🎵🌺

[@lisalchambers1596]

I'm in tears !!!! Makes me think of All of my grand parents!!!

[@maxm745]

Nonstop chills! So great, the intonation is so on point! Such rich harmony, lush!

[@montrealpaddlingandboating6482]

That was sublime! You are the next generation Manhattan Transfer! Can't wait to hear more of your music!

[@lauralok919]

Either my drink of water is too cold or you guys are sending chills up my spine!! Your sounds move me. Thank you for finding each other and playing together.

[@nonotoriani]

Goose Bumps!!!!!! That was AWESOME!!!!! I.m a big band buff and Love groups of "The Moderates" and others!!! Your close harmonies is spot on!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@heidisavoie]

This is the most amazing arrangement!!! And beautifully executed!

[@michaeljsmith3675]

This group is absolutely wonderful to listen to. Great harmony!!

[@lisamaryroberts]

impressed beyond words (and yet i'll type a few ;p) I feel, frankly, genuinely blessed to have found you. Your music will move people. Move people I hope into (as John Cusack said this fall in a live appearance I attended) giving up the political party of republican or democrat, and just being an active, compassionate member of 'party humanity.' Leave resentment, hate, skepticism, sarcasm, judgement and just be in the moment with our fellow citizens of earth and enjoy this life we've been given. Your music will spread good will, please never give up doing what you do!! It will inspire!

[@kevinfisher7032]

So I think the very definition of creativity is taking something that everyone has access to (in this case a voice and four friends) and with the application of talent, commitment and time… turn something so mundane into something so magical and astounding. My God you guys are wonderful, off to see if I can find more stuff from Highline! Hoagy would be proud.

[@Khazi_Noveve]

It sucks that I can't like this video more than once!! I want to like it every time I replay it 😭😭🙆🏽‍♀️❤

[@philgranito4043]

WOW ! You have it ALL !....Blend, Intonation, Dynamics...& killer arrangement ! You are one of the BEST vocal groups I've ever heard !

[@stevesegraves7653]

I have never heard you guys before. Where have you been? NIce sharp 11 ornamented resolution in the Alto at the end. Very creative writing there and throughout this Hoagy Carmichael classic. Really wonderful tone, balance and blend. Velvety Soprano, solid warm bass, and exceptional/beautiful singing in the inner voices as well. All the elements of a fine vocal jazz group. Keep up the great work! I am a fan. Do you just sing a cappella (I would have no problem with that, the way you sing) or do you also sing with a trio?

[@williamnemecek6608]

Can’t get enough of your unreal harmony.You are the best of all!

[@MichaelMontague]

Lovely! Too beautiful for words!

[@bonnesummers1012]

Absolutely wonderful rendition of this great song.

[@sbatncpl]

SUPERB. We need more of your beautiful vocals!!!

[@charlesmann5516]

Clear and Crisp, great acupella with Harmony!

[@SapphicTwist]

Jesus that was gorgeous.

[@markusadenstedtbass]

Awesome! Especially the high parts in the end! I'm so glad that I found this....

[@mlimadaniel]

I am shocked... Dang! That was inspiring! You guys nailed it! Thank you for sharing this beautiful art with us. 👏🤩

[@rolanddoucet458]

Utterly beautiful. So exact. Thank you so much.

[@fritzrub]

What a magnificent way to end an already royal day!

[@maxm745]

The bridge in this four years later still just instantly brings tears to my eyes. Music is so powerful, and you guys exhibit that power well. Love the dissonance coming out of the bridge into the final section of the tune

[@riokurniawan1765]

Hope this channel can grow up fast

[@songsbyjames]

I'm shook by the voicings on that last verse. This is incredible guys!

[@sheilariffle637]

Unbelievable...

[@brandonjames2447]

For real though. Heart skipped a beat.

[@conradopaulinoguitar]

yesssssssssssssssssss A magnificent arrangement, exciting and sensitive execution, and technically excellent performance! I loved you guys! Jazzy greetings from São Paulo, Brazil :)

[@nathanielbenedict8633]

Damnn this is underrated! You guys nailed it!

[@stevenalbertbartlett2688]

change is the only constant...Plz God..grant these guyz an exemption..

[@sandb1867]

I'm floored, choked up. Dazzling singing and arrangement -- just beautiful.

[@mookie747]

Holy cow...that is absolutely enchanting. Never heard anything better in my life.

[@carlzittrer7502]

It's hardly the "elevator music" of jazz. It's the Schubert, Beethoven, and Ella Fitzgerald of jazz. It's the very essence of jazz, the very essence of music. Whether it's jazz or not jazz, however you want to categorize it, it's world-class magnificent!

[@ianindorf6762]

Wow. Very good! I have a Master's in Music and find it so refreshing to discover incredible music and musicians like this!

[@brantcarey2628]

no vibrato forces you to sing on pitch and this group has mastered it

[@ABarbershopBarber]

This arrangement crushes. Well done!

[@richardstannard3139]

Love the use of cluster chords, and the occasional flatted 7th. What really strikes me, though is the complete understanding of the song.

[@robertdileo3269]

It brings back memories of my old vocal group back in the late fifties and early sixties. We were singing Freshmen and Hilos songs when all are friends were into Do Wop. Maybe that's why we never made it. We were behind the times, or maybe we were too far ahead...who knows. Keep doing what you're doing. It's so beautiful. Love the arrangement. Hoagy would be proud.

[@rogersnofsky2765]

You guys are fabulous! What a joy to listen to that magnificent harmony. Sooooooo very sweet! Loved it!

[@michelkatia5768]

Wow wow wow!

[@giorgiopolloni7936]

Boring? This rendition is PERFECTION!!! Bravi tutti e cinque!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cdmjazz]

As a long-time fan of the Freshmen, the HiLos, Singers Unlimited and New York Voices, I am truly impressed! Your intonation and handling of close voicings is impeccable and the diction is marvelous. Hoping to hear more from you. That last chord resolution was amazing! Thank you for your artistry.

[@lemuelpenola5509]

Agree

[@donaldparks6087]

Add Anita Kerr to the list. Beautiful, guys.

[@cathyl1954]

Wow wow wow wow fabulous

[@davidgiardina5424]

This is just so lovely. Wonderful rendition of this luminous tune.

[@j67089]

A true harmony, i like this, their voice more pure and light

[@DanielLight]

Glorious.

[@Ryuta.Y]

perfection. so original and yet so classical

[@sbuknox_mabaso]

This arrangement feels like a hug in musical form. 🖤 Jarred my friend, beautiful work

[@vintageb8]

Sounds like music from the 50s and 60s. Nostalgic. Please keep it up.

[@quinntrixie8845]

You guys are awesome!

[@margaretbrouse9539]

HARMONY IS THE VOICE OF GOD!! Already donated this year.

[@lillila6867]

Господи!!! Это какая то сказка! Какая гармония! Сколько труда! Бравооо ребята!!!🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rhymeswithguitar]

Sublime and powerful!

[@julierabe3315]

Brings back memories. My marriage theme song.

[@dirkderose398]

I like how this group is not focused on the camera, but each musician is free to close their eyes or to pan the gaze around to others. Those fluid motions enhance their senses and help them create that feather's edge.

[@JoeCandidoGuitar]

Holy s..t! God bless you!

[@randyramos6979]

Magnificent! Made me applaud in front of my screen😊

[@erichughes7592]

Absolutely stunning. A gorgeous rendition of one of the most beautiful songs . . . Thank you!

[@jdwilcock1]

Wow! What an amazing arrangement and recording!

[@jamesbeliveau1883]

PHENOMENAL GROUP !!!

[@luisarossi1734]

Smooth, balanced... 👏👏👏 from Italy . Lu.

[@RoseCottageColleen]

Love this rendition

[@acappellanerd]

This is beautiful .. I loved it!

[@rodtinberg6468]

Wow! One of my favorite songs, arranged and performed beautifully.

[@albionplace1556]

Incredible harmonies and control. Stunning.

[@brandonjames2447]

I shared this with a few groups of mine. This is def my top favorite chart I've heard this year. I doubt it will be beat.3:40 ... straight shook.

[@chrisgay9623]

Wow. Just stumbled across this. Wonderfully tight, creative harmonies.

[@xixellanga5051]

My GOD!!! Wonderful

[@christianlacheze3323]

Some angels sing jazz

[@no_lwazi7991]

You guys are EVERYTHING.....

[@fspike2469]

Beautifully rendered. Never missed any single instrument on this piece because the group were the instruments.

[@waynemaddalenabraziljazz311]

Reminiscent of the fantastic Hi Los. Marvelous!

[@stevenmann5193]

Just beautiful. BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much

[@wbutrico7627]

beautiful harmonies, arrangement, substitutions and especially movement within the chords... Thank You

[@PockASqueeno]

If you can listen to this song all the way through without shedding a tear, you are literally a psychopath. I swear I haven’t cried this hard since my grandpa died, and I’m a grown man.

[@psnap1111]

They really bring out the Divine vibe. ❤🥹

[@scottalberti6697]

I know this comment will probably get buried, but I just wanted to let yall know that you just made my night. I've smiled unlike I have in a long while

[@nigelbullock4411]

Wow wow wow

[@user-jt2yj1iw9w]

Безграничное Восхищение! Это то, что я больше всего люблю в жизни!

[@garyschneider5781]

This group is SERIOUSLY good.

[@dianewentz9400]

@Gary Schneider: Yes, it is!

[@RafaelCarneiromusic]

this is one of the best vocal arrangements that exists!

[@paullemrise7575]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@petergentile4473]

impressive harmony, so well performed, love this style

[@emikomiyazawa-avemaria-arrange]

優しいハーモニーが大好きです🌼🌷 何度も聴いています。

[@headrat1]

Beautiful intonation.

[@guitarsupport]

Absolutely awsome!! Thank you

[@ranjitkundu7919]

Wonderfully .. seriously.. great performance .. Lap It up.. Keep It up ❗