How High the Moon - Highline

Or the unofficial title, "How High The Moon But It's A Samba But It's Also Ornithology But It's Also Ella's Scat Live From Berlin" phew
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Music by Morgan Lewis & lyrics by Nancy Hamilton
Arranged by Jared Graveley
Audio recorded, edited & mixed by Mark Farnum
Mastered by Taylor Chadwick
Video shot by Aydan Crumrine
Lighting by Daniel Barbee
Video edited by Mark (how does he do it??)
Special thanks to Marc Kaplan for letting us shoot at SubCulture, the hippest spot in NYC.
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[@AccentVocal]

Actual vocal jazz ensemble music! ❤️

[@RafaelCarneiromusic]

Love both groups :) wish I could meet all of y’all

[@StanManMusic]

Accent Vocal Yes!! This is super amazing!!

[@maddvgray]

Two amazing groups supporting one another. This is what’s it’s about!!

[@brianbrown4211]

How on earth have I missed this group ? Utterly phenomenal , WOW !!

[@michaelschindlbeck1969]

I really liked the part that went: "skidally didally skidally didally skidally didally skidally didally scoo BOP! Ba doo BOP! Ba didally goom ka doom ka Flip florp Flip blorp Clip-clorp devandeyandevadayundevandeydooyadeyah DADAT! DA DAT! ..DUT! ....DrrrrrrrUT! Skidallydit! Skidallydit! Skidallydit! Skidallydo bop ba da dup BOW!" It just resonates with me.

[@HighlineVocalJazz]

Michael Schindlbeck this is an incredible transcription

[@KurtisC93]

I think it's actually "devandeyandedadeyandevadeyandooyadeyan" It's a bit hard to make out, though.

[@Gallahaut]

Best comment

[@PockASqueeno]

I prefer the part where he goes: DAT! DADAT! DRRRRRRAT! *collapses into the floor*

[@chazmechenbier]

Boy, it'd be so great to hear this before all the computer audio "correction". So many sharp corners on the production leave me feeling like there's something you don't like about the way vocal groups, just...sing...together. I know, everybody does it. It's just us old folks, but to me, this is the vocal equivalent of Bro Country.

[@glowco.717]

I think in the modern day, Vocal editing/correction is a necessary step in everything but live recordings, if you want to compete with those who are using it. I'm super into Barbershop, and believe me, I get where you're coming from. When you get that perfectly ringing chord on a tag and the overtones show up there's nothing in the world like that sound, and computers haven't gotten there yet to reproduce it because of the precise tuning of Barbershop music. However, because of that, nobody in barbershop is using pitch correction, so they're all on the same playing field. It's different in the majority of modern music styles and I consider vocal jazz relatively modern. I'm sure that the older guys would've done that type of Vocal editing too if it had been around and commonly used when they were young, or else they likely would have been less popular than people who did. However, there's a tasteful way to do it, and I think Highline was pretty good about keeping it tasteful in this recording. Lumping the tasteful and non-tasteful recordings together is just unreasonable. When it's tasteful, I think you're better off enjoying the music than actively listening for the production involved!

[@wvkoi5675]

As a long time listener of The Real Group, I am very happy to find this… the next generation of vocal jazz and a cappella excellence.

[@LarryLatham101]

Same. I have missed the Original Real Group, but these guys are a great find.

[@timothykeech7394]

I'm a great fan of The Real Group. These kids have picked up the baton. Great stuff.

[@c_danzu3186]

Ornithology referenced, neurons activated.

[@carlogeuna2211]

The bassist is just a machine, I'm convinced of it

[@simplebudd]

Fabulousellentastic ! With a million versions of How High the Moon out there, this is so fresh, so smart, so exciting . It's a genius piece of work ! Congratulations and thank you.

[@carlosschvartzman8374]

I fully agree! 🤳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PockASqueeno]

I *LOVE LOVE LOVE* how you did Ella’s scat *note for note* in the middle, but you also put your own twist on the song with the Latin rhythm. I wish Ella was still here to listen; I think she would be extremely impressed.

[@whyuheftobemadd6446]

Reminding you of this masterpiece ❤

[@admiralcapn]

The trio line from Ornithology at 1:54 is just *chef's kiss*

[@PockASqueeno]

That’s Ella’s scat! Who/What is Ornithology?

[@cdmjazz]

I've been a vocal jazz fan since the HiLos and the Freshmen and especially Singers Unlimited, and the five of you are right up there in the top ranks. Now when does the CD come out so I can listen away from the computer? Best to you -- keep swingin'.

[@PockASqueeno]

They’ve become my second favorite group now, second only to the New York Voices.

[@JustinFarrelljpfsing]

This is literally the best thing i've ever seen. You all are incredible musicians and collaborators, and I often use your videos to teach vocal jazz to my kiddos in class :)

[@PockASqueeno]

You teach a vocal jazz class? Like at an actual school?

[@JustinFarrelljpfsing]

@@PockASqueeno hi! No! I teach about vocal jazz and different types of singing in my general music class. Thanks for the question :)

[@carolworthey2067]

Love your arrangements and your singing --- have been watching all your videos. My fave so far is your rendition of "The Nearness of You" at night on the NYC balcony --- phenomenal, so beautiful! My husband Ray Korns is a super admirer too!

[@PockASqueeno]

YES, I agree that’s their best song! That love ballad literally made this bearded man weep!

[@michaelow-yong7908]

Waaaooow!!!! The roof's off the house!!! Great harmonies. And bass does a nice pedal going into retro at the end. Great job guys!!!!

[@DavidFowlerMusic]

I adore this. Fun concept with the first rehearsal cutaways bookending the performance, which was stellar and gleeful and silly. MOAR!

[@MannyEuotroac]

1:45 there solo’s are so jazzy beautiful 🤩

[@kevinterrell47]

Vert nice guys, I think Les Paul and Mary Ford would be proud. You guys are really very talented. sound great together

[@beneversonmusic]

such a great arrangement and production!

[@kiannaschlesinger8835]

I jumped out of my chair when I realized you sambafied it

[@kenoffricht2416]

Just for the record, below is my list of complaints about this group:

[@tomotoole7546]

what is that solo piano song in the intro? it seems so familiar, yet i can't place it... - fun video and performance!

[@bobthebike7538]

Manhattan Transfer meets Les Paul meets Cleo Laine. All greats of my childhood. Loved it

[@okonh0wp]

way bettr than Manhattan Transfer as I can tell?

[@Jesus248]

I was feeling down 😢 but this put a smile in my heart and face😂❤😅

[@dawnhutchins11]

Wow!! As a semi-professional ensemble member, your songs and arrangements just have it all!! I love the eclectic choices from “Danny Boy” to modern jazz and scat... I’m a new fan and loving it! The ability to scat all together is quite a skill. Bravo!!

[@josebilbao3622]

Very cool, great arrangement and voices, nice!

[@reubenlaurente6619]

stay safe, HIGHLINE. my utmost respect in your great musicianship and artistry.

[@AndrewKesler]

How did I miss this one? So much fun, great job!

[@alanhart5694]

Brilliant with great harmonising and so lively I love it

[@joshgorton3843]

Haven't heard such a wonderful tribute to Ella's amazing scat since New York Voices! Love it!

[@PockASqueeno]

Another NYV fan! I like you already!

[@Officialalmate]

I found this on Facebook the other day. I can't stop listening now!

[@TimKGrimes]

This is The Example of how to arrange, how to perform & what it means to become a magnificent musician. Astounding

[@buhlemiya1259]

Realistic sound,clean arrangements ,pure bland you are my favourite group 10/10

[@cguzelli1]

Absolutely amazing! harmonies superb, scatting and the arrangement is genius. Brings a new meaning to "self-contained" group... WOW!

[@nelsonsimas7028]

I think Ella Fitzgerald interpretation of how hight the moon is the inspiration.

[@gabrieleschulze7627]

There are a few other citations in this as well

[@superheroman04]

Yaaaaaaaaas. Great British Baking Show's Paul Hollywood... Pandemic (board game)... Vocal Jazz?!?! All the best things! Also one of my favorite standards! Super amazing arrangement! Crushing this, as always.

[@carlosschvartzman8374]

Wonderful!!!🤳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Fresh, new, creative, perfect vocal ensemble🎉

[@williamnemecek6608]

Thank you You Tube for Highline!They are unbelievable!

[@danielfavre7741]

I've just known this vocal group.Admirable voices,no doubt.I feel very happy for your great contribution to jazz.

[@tdekeyser]

Great to know there will always be good music, vocal is the best instrument :-)

[@TimKGrimes]

Voice is the best instrument, indeed.

[@2211daryl]

GREAT

Enthusiastic, youthful, like a fresh air! Ella is smiling from the heaven :)

[@carlosschvartzman8374]

I can't get enough of these five!!!. I've seen the video around seven times😮. Apart from the obvious musical excellence, the chemistry and charm of them is impressive. (Particularly -- sorry -- Alyssa 💐).

[@FerrisonLouis]

It's was amazing know you guys with this song! Highline Vocal Jazz - Following

[@MichaelMontague]

You sound like The Real Group! AWESOME!

[@conradopaulinoguitar]

Yesssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😊😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🎵🎵❤❤⭐⭐Jazzy greetings from Brazil!

[@billboroson2412]

Fantastic! Alyssa really shines here. Buttery smooth soprano. Great arrangement too. The tag is killer. I could watch this over and over.

[@perrybeider]

I consider myself a big fan of vocal jazz. ("Hustlin' for a Gig" by the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet is one of my all-time favorite albums; I've had friends over to watch The Idea of North's "Live at the Powerhouse" video, etc.). So I'm sorry to say that I didn't care for this video---it was way too hyper, too caffeinated for me. That's just a matter of taste---no reflection on the skill level of the group, which is obviously top-tier!

[@janweyantyoga8264]

Man who does your arranging?? You guys blend so nicely. Gorgeous!! Would love to hear you live!

[@jackiemudd7768]

Really great job Kids! I love your style, I’ve subscribed and looking forward to hearing more of your amazing vocals in the future... Thank you..

[@justusjazzband]

Beautiful! Great choreography too. I'd love to see you do an album with Take 6 or Jacob Collier.

[@cat2631]

Великолепный вокал!! Пофессионалы- просто супер!! Класс!!!

[@psychicwoman]

Incredibly stunning💯🇺🇸🌹🌎🌍🌏

[@teegeevee42]

Is there sheet music for this?

[@kevinfisher7032]

Im sure that's exactly how you present new ideas to the group... as a pile of jumbled paper :-)

[@casiandsouza7031]

Don't like music at a Bunny rabil pace. Jazz should be a stroll. Could be down a street or In a park, in daylight or dark.

[@mari.t4461]

Amazing❤ What a wonderful voice✨🎵

[@barrymondschein4996]

Watching & listening to this group is like coming up on cubism after just getting use to expressionism over a hundred years ago. Not sure it's all that for me. I'd probably would rather watch an avant-garde ballet group.

[@enjoy7024]

Very beautiful! Keep going! Loved the choreography.

[@Jesus248]

I loved the shop I doobi😂 I also loved when they sang about Ella Fitzgerald 😂

[@rossk3956]

Every time I think you guys can't make me love you more, you do something like this

[@ptauagpt]

Excellent and full of life !!!!! Shows you what the best of humans can do !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimsgraphixmachine6501]

A fabulous mix of styles with an underlying Jazz feel. Excellent work.

[@poliu9607]

Love this! Was the ornithology mashup inspired by this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn-rkmVrbZV-rdE

[@LoisSharbel]

Love it! Love everything about your group, talent and performance!

[@daviddreher8588]

We sang this in my college vocal jazz ensemble, but not nearly as fun an arrangement as this. Well done!!

[@robertgray4550]

Loving these guys … very talented. Just listened to VOCTAVE in concert and boy … LOVING Highline!

[@christianlibrul]

Small voices, tight necks. Find good teachers, learn good technique.

[@LeoBiagioni]

Emily is so cute. This group is amazing. I can hear them the entire day.

[@danielcouch4852]

2:35 a Poinciana lick.

[@patrickdekeuwer8321]

for(midable ,vite que l'on vous retrouve très souvent.continuez,vous etes dans la bonne voie

[@RilouRilou]

Slow down a bit, just a bit, keep the samba rythme, add 9th and major7 chords, and you got me in

[@scottrobertjr.9631]

You actually snuck in Ornithology. 👌I love it.

[@vocaljazz32]

I LOVE this!!! Beautifully and excellently sung. I could close my eyes and hear Ella. BRAVO! -Bakari

[@radimbartosek5356]

You find them because of GeorgeCollier channel, right? ;)

[@neguitodejesus1736]

My favorites😍😊😍😊 Perfect harmony as always🎵🎹🎤

[@KurtisC93]

I hope this channel explodes someday. That was absolutely fantastic. 👌

[@maddvgray]

This is beyond amazing!!!!

[@jazzguitarconti]

Saluto, Bravo, Grande Bella Musica, Buona Fortuna ! ! ! Robert Conti

[@bruceedmiston2601]

Robert Conti the great guitarist and arranger!

[@__livixgneist__6176]

777 likes, 7 dislikes and 77 comments. its a pity to destroy this order BUT I MUST BECAUSE THIS SONG IS GENIAL. one like more, one comment more and no dislike more.

[@RilouRilou]

Long high note at the end, I would have chosen a half step descending harmony under it.

[@lesliemowatt4224]

I love you guys. And you are from NY. Becoming a fan. This is my favorite genre “Vocal Jazz”. This one made me smile. Thanks.

[@lesliemowatt4224]

I Love this treatment/arrangement of Ella's song. You guys rock!

[@ralphjefferson6773]

Sounds like they grew up listening to Al Jarreau. ❤

[@ariefveggie4127]

The next Manhattan Transfer ....... ❤❤❤❤ Super coool ....

[@changemylife3046]

Sorry but they have got 100 times more fire than Manhatten Transfer. Best Ensemble is still Real Group from Sweden

[@kdenbman]

You guys sound so freaking good I need to go back to NYC and hear you guys

[@frankb1]

These guys are incredible!!

[@wolfgangfahr5419]

precise like a razor blade, and full of humor.

[@dannyjarvis8093]

Superb from start to finish :)

[@juancarlosvelascocruz4171]

Dedicted to mrs Sakira. Listend . Miss

[@LaurensVRC]

I especially loved the part where they were singing.

[@kevinnathanson6876]

Awesome job guys! You definitely deserve a place in the lineage... Eddie Jefferson, LH&R, Manhattan Transfer, Take6 (slight detour there, but worth the trip, and hard to explain the beatbox stuff otherwise...😉), NYV, and now you. Congrats! Keep it alive and growing.

[@sturgemoreland1381]

This is a takeoff of the real group’s “Chili concarne”

[@admiralcapn]

Walking bass and percussion together? 😲

[@Gi_Lito]

Nice arrangment!!!! Nice dynamic!

[@zahnderofficial]

My gracious. This is simply fantastic! It’s a shame that this channel is not more followed.

[@ericcooper8173]

Accapella? Class, bring it back!

[@bradhayashi1106]

Two BIG thumbs up! Equal to The Real Group! That first scat solo by Chester was killer! This is a great arrangement, Jared. (And your credits above are hilarious!) Fun video!

[@duwhall]

Excellent arrangement and execution!

[@liamhamm]

I’ve been waiting for some more Highline!

[@SapphicTwist]

Super Fun!!! Hey, here's something totally random: what would Todd Rundren's "Hello, It's Me" sound like a cappella? Piano part might be a little hard to reproduce, though... hmmm...

[@dixieleedouglas7753]

That was awesome energetic beautiful feeling and every kind of way