Indodana - Stellenbosch University Choir

Indodana - Arranged: Ralf Schmitt / Adapted: André van der Merwe
Traditional isiXhosa Easter Hymn
Stellenbosch University Choir
Conducted by André van der Merwe
Choir Manager: Corné Venter: [e-mail]

[@Koko-lk4pe]

Who's here in 2024,come let's indulge...oh what a beautiful touchy song..well done Stellenbosch choir..❤

[@mwernli2886]

They never disappoint.

[@simlindilekati1137]

Me. 2024. 14 July

[@Serfie23]

I first heard Indodana by SUC in 2014 while still at school. It completely absorbed and overwhelmed me, and I made a promise to myself I would sing in this choir. 5 years later, the dream came true, and the journey from that 1st time hearing it finally came full circle by performing this, my favourite piece, in my final year. Thank you SUC for taking my heart and soul to Heaven for 4 years❤️

[@manfredmentoor1459]

Wow this is beautiful. I sat in the church when you guys performed this. I honestly always thought Tukkies did it better... Until this one... Spine chilling....absolute spine chilling. Getting chills right now. Me,my wife and a lady friend who saw you perform for the first time,the tears rolled down her cheek... My all time favourite choir...

[@_Hey.nuel0]

Please can I get the score 🎼

[@abenaitwebruce9495]

What are those buttons that the guys wear on their suits I would like to knw And also can they allow boys to sing alto

[@Serfie23]

@@abenaitwebruce9495 1 badge (bronze) = 1st year in Choir 2 badges (bronze & silver) = 3rd year in Choir 3 badges (bronze, silver & gold) = 5th year in Choir

[@_Hey.nuel0]

@@abenaitwebruce9495 sorry I have forgotten what it’s called(the button ) and guys sing alto it’s called contra-alto

[@gedenironald8635]

South Africa's painful past is really one of the greatest contributors in creating people who simply sing from the depth of their souls. People who wrote these song such as this one (Indodana), Tshela moya, Senzeni na and many more, these songs are extremely spiritual and yet very emotional songs and joyful at the same time, they speak of pain and yet great hope and thanksgiving. Our South African choirs literally stands out in the world.

[@sihleradebe9011]

I still say THIS IS EASILY THE BEST CHOIR IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!🇿🇦❤️🥺

[@stevechance150]

Let us agree, to disagree. And I'll offer this amazing performance as my evidence kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLSnWmmisiehsU

[@williemongo261]

Njalo mfo ka Rhadebe.. I'm new apostolic so grew up with choral music my best choirs.. Let's pray for Mzantsi Bawo let's all try and live together in harmony, thank you sharing @suc

[@TacticalSupervisor2-wt1qi]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ they remain Original African Pride when it comes to Songs 🎉 balancing of Voices is so heavenly

[@Patches2212]

When I joined SUC in 2016, this was the song the "old" choir sang to welcome me and my fellow new members into the choir. The song was the pulse by which my heart became one with this glorious family. Then this year, when I was able to watch the choir for my first time as an audience member rather than on stage, this song showed me that same pulse was beating strong and eternally. The voices may be different, and the faces may have changed, but the music touched my heart, my soul, in exactly the same way as it did 7 years ago. I still felt as linked to these amazing humans as I did back then; my family and home. These words fail to describe how the full extent of the emotions and cascade of memory this one song can evoke, but for the love I feel for my choir brothers, sisters, and siblings, I will always share my support❤️

[@MrMoyoT]

Lyrics and translation Indodana Lyrics (Indodana means Son in IsiXhosa) [Intro] Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho (Because he took them..[them referring to our sins], your son) Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele) (He is [dwelling] with us..heh heh hololo helele are wailings/cries) Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele) [Chorus] Siyabulela (We are thankful/grateful) Indodana, (Hah-hah-hah), kaNkulunkulu (Son of God) Bayibethelela (Hah-ha-hah, hololo helele) (They crucified him) Indodana kaNkulunkulu , bayibethelela (Hololo, helele) [Refrain] Siyabulela Oh Baba (Oh Father) Oh Baba Baba Jehovha, hah-hah-hah, (Hololo helele Jehovah) Oh Baba Oh Baba Baba Jehovha, hah-hah-hah, (Hololo helele Jehovah) [Chorus] Indodana, (Hah-hah-hah), kaNkulunkulu Bayibethelеla (Hah-ha-hah, hololo helele) Indodana kaNkulunkulu , bayibеthelela (Hololo, helele) [Outro] Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele) Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele) Didnt need to translate every word as it was repeated several times. Enjoy.

[@gerrarddamons5470]

We worked so hard this year SUC I'm so proud of everyone thanks for all the memories. Miss my Bass 1s already!!

[@LeMarc]

What an honour it was to perform this arrangement! 🤩 I am going to miss singing this one 🥺

[@sthe_zar6341]

Wowwwwwww thank you so much for being part of thos magical creation and representation of our misic 🇿🇦👌🏾.

[@williemongo261]

So which I can perform or just be close to the Choir, heavenly ❤

[@luizsakwa2150]

From Kenya 🇰🇪 with Love. It was the SUC that made me choose to study at Stellies. Proud alumni

[@rickjames21]

This is what Mandela was talking about. This is what South Africa should represent. Unity and excellence.

[@ChristiaanDB1]

Such an honour to have been able to perform this new arrangement 😭❤️

[@estebanardila2186]

where it is possible to find the score of this beautiful adaptation, thank you very much for any information

[@edinaedina4340]

I adore this piece of music performed by Stellenbosch. But the thing which strikes me the most this time is that this choir is THE definition of unity of diversity.

[@iwiggs6870]

Holy cow that'd bring a tear to a glass eye. Just spectacular. Cheers from Australia! (Also, just quietly, it's lovely to see members of the choir posting comments on these videos)

[@profMaximvs]

This choir CAN'T be from Earth! These voices... mainly Altos. What a warmth! I'm currently writing another arrangements (spiritual and brazilian bossa nova), and it will be a GREAT honor to hear 'em sung by the wonderful group! Congrats, again, from Brazil. To the choir and to the conductor.

[@JohannaKooitjie]

Yooh I love this choir so much I'm from Namibia,,,,you guys won't understand how much I love you guys keep up the good work I wish I'll meet you guys one day

[@markroberts4282]

What a wonderful sound. I see 'every color of the rainbow' united in creating beauty and bringing peace. Thank you choir. You have enriched my soul today.

[@ryanhurstopera]

When i first sang indodana, i was incapsulated with its beauty and couldnt get enough of it. Of course, thats how discovered the 2014 rendition done by SUchoir, and ever since then i wanted to be a part of this family of voices. Never had i imagined that i would be singing this beautiful new rendition of Indodana, and indeed, with this family of voices♥️ What a blessing, what a joy.

[@kumoingeenguno5562]

Indeed bro...at least you got to sing in it. Am still dreaming bro😔😔

[@kumoingeenguno5562]

When will the CD be released bro..?

[@abenaitwebruce9495]

What are those buttons that the guys wear and also do they allow boys to sing alto

[@Zealous_Tutorials]

There is absolutely no friction between the different voices. the whole things just glides smoothly. Absolutely a master piece!!!

[@adeldoman1277]

the song that made us touch a little bit of heaven each time❤️

[@miket2120]

It was a long day at work, I am tired and sore. This is the balm that I needed. Beautiful, sublime, gentle and powerful.

[@ongeziwemaliwa5950]

Arrangement, sensational. Performance, Ethereal. Mind, Blown.🫂✨️

[@ongeziwemaliwa5950]

Hotel, Trivago.

[@thesplendidway]

Such a blessing to have sung this piece with you USK! ♥️ I will surely miss it!! This piece took my breath away each time we sang it! ♥️

[@shuayb06]

You are definitely world class. Greetings from Vienna, Austria.

[@mphilippova]

das ist genial. Danke, lieber Andre van der Merwe, für Ihrer UNGLAUBLICHER Arbeit! I wonder how can you reach such a sound? I am myself singer and choir conductor ... und mein Traum wäre ein mal die Probe von diesen fantastischen Chor mit zu erleben.... Danke!!!!

[@Paul_Lane]

Beautiful. Until one sings in a talented choir with a gifted director, they may never know the roller coaster of emotions that music especially sacred music, can take the singers and director on. I experienced this over 20 years ago in college when I joined the choir after auditioning and being lucky that they needed two Bass II singers. I will always remember that choir and the tour we went on and the music forever.

[@richardlogan1021]

Thank you for re-recording South Africa’s greatest and most moving choral masterpiece, and in this new arrangement. Every time you sing it you honor South Africa’s indigenous people. That is moving too.

[@Assah_732]

I love the piece! And am glad I am the first to view, like and comment❤

[@sihlemali914]

One day I will sing with this choir! I am speaking it into existence!

[@zeldahopper]

The director is so passionate and talented. Getting all these voices together is beautiful and so life- giving. God bless you all.

[@tomtheriault4589]

Your harmonies are sublime. Please, do carry all you’ve learned making such harmony out into our disharmonious world. I’m listening with an uplifted and hope filled heart in San Diego, California.

[@francoiswynand7238]

For my father that passed on .MAY YOU ALWAYS BE THE VOICE in my life .

[@devantebadenhorst7162]

This choir makes me cry everytime I listen to them... I love and appreciate their passion for music... You can see it in their eyes and body language whenever they sing🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@barbarabangerter3699]

Wau so schön. Ich kriege Hühnerhaut 🫶🏻😎 Hoffe ihr kommt mal in die Schweiz für ein Konzert 🤪😉

[@namibiaeatstuli2869]

this sounds so amazing Stellies choir. Does this conductor dream music, I wonder. It takes something beyond skill to combine all these voices and create some magic. Wow. Love from Namibia

[@Llewellyn2099]

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Thank you Stellenbosch University Choir🥹❤️

[@chantellrenee7936]

Amen 🙏❤️🥹

[@bridgetmavuma2002]

Amen 🙏🏽 ❤

[@anashecdmachipisa]

I love you guyss❤😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rhoca_sings]

Have I died and gone to Heaven. Are these the Heavenly Hosts welcoming me home? How can I express my gratitude to you for making such beautiful, Heavenly music with only your voices? As I am also a choral singer, I understand the power your collective voices hold. Never stop singing 😢 voices

[@aldonbarend]

Definitely my favourite piece ever to perform 😭🫶🏼 USK you have my heart ❤

[@venty1]

This must be my favorite piece of music ever. A person needs to keep this handy whenever they need inner peace and calm. I could have this on repeat all day. I had cold shivers and goosebumps listening to this. Thank you Stellies. Keep them coming. za♥

[@freckles1525]

I have no words, but perfection. This is a director that has nothing but the highest expectations for his choir, and they give nothing less than what he expects. Such a beautiful sound.

[@josephmusekwa2152]

This is by far the best varsity choir in the country if not the world, they’re absolutely amazing

[@nielsg.mortensen7306]

No other group of people that I know of, shows the strength and beauty of human diversity as well as you do! Thank you very much!

[@johannesneef1094]

What warmth this music radiates! ❤ God protect Africa!

[@mneer747]

Music is simply spiritual because it was created by God Himself...im sure he delights when we use our voices to glorify him...now imagine the level of worship up in heaven...😊😊

[@kellysamakabadi7311]

My all time favourite by them. This version holds its own too. Andre is a genius 🤯

[@ajwestley2235]

Love love love this piece to bits! And I love love love the family I got to sing it with, even more ❤️

[@benjamingweru2964]

Proudly Maties Alumni. I attended every free Lunch concert you hosted in 2019. Angelic voices

[@tomtheriault4589]

I sang in choirs from grade school through college. The SUC not only sings music; they are music. Keep singing, PLEASE!

[@ernest7420]

Thank you Mr Van der Merwe, thank you Stellenbosch university choir, I'm crying my eyes out, this is so beautiful 😭😭

[@___rukie___7647]

This is one of my favorite piece ever Love from Zimbabwe

[@shawnneisen]

Incredible!! Would love to see the score of this particular arrangement soon! It would be a sellout!

[@user-pp8le6jq6p]

Can you please download on Spotify? Want to listen to you everywhere and every day. From far off Canada…

[@bloomfortune1188]

Is this a new rendition, cause the first one definitively did not sound like this?😱🙌🏾🔥

[@anathimatyila4198]

I am literally crying 😭😭😭 this is too beautiful 😭

[@tawanadenhere2694]

My Afrikaans teacher played this for us I will forever be greatful☺️

[@domnaramonet5334]

Hermoso !!!! Me encanta que compartan su trabajo; es inspiración para mi; participo de un coro !!! Sus voces suenan a cielo y viento , a mar y olas, montaña y brisa acariciando las hojas !!!! No cabe duda: son pura inspiración. Gracias

[@LuvoH]

God bless Mr van der Merwe... You are the best sir👌

[@musatwala_]

Been waiting for the release of this song😭😭❤️❤️Love the arrangement

[@mdavidom5903]

😯🤭😥. That’s me after putting on the headphones. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@akabongwemabengu5147]

The great South Africa.🥰🥰🥰

[@mugwanyamuzril1131]

this is the best version of this wonderful piece. Well done Andre, well done Stellenbosch university choir. The tenor, and base well balanced.

[@kimjaskiewicz2601]

Thanks Stelle Uni Choir for another song from the angels. After a day of bad news my heart became lighter and peace descended for a few minutes. 👌

[@britonnjama1891]

The best version of Indodana I have ever heard of🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳

[@gertrudeschwenteck4287]

where can i buy the sheet music of this version

[@issakariet558]

There 's something absolutely magic about this choir ....

[@DominicDominic79]

André van der Merwe and Stellenbosch Universitiy Choir: Thank you so much for this heavenly music! All the empty chairs in many of your videos are a testimony to how much the world needs you and your work! Warm greetings, and much love, and much respect from Hanover, Germany.

[@seasonsofintle]

Indodana is the song that got me into choirs and I remember listing to the suc one before and that made me love suc and the fact that you sang it again but with an added twist makes me so happy. You guys are amazing

[@johnezomo7555]

I actually thought it was going to be the same arrangement I was used to from 2015. Alas!!! It's a different, equally beautiful arrangement performed in such a beautiful and breath taking manner

[@tantaswagubevu3716]

I always become teary when I listen to this choir. I don't know why I become so emotional. They are so good despite the challenges that come out of Stellenbosch University

[@makhalbokisi]

It's fitting I hear this version on Christmas, absolutely beautiful, it took me back to the 2014 one. Great rendition of the Ndlovu Youth Choir version with the Maties flavor

[@annoalex9743]

This Choir is indeed a Gem among all the choirs world over.

[@ntuthukombhamali7029]

Aah man 😭😭😭😭😭💯💯💯💯💯💯, such harmonic voices 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌,

[@kgaogelotladi1630]

This right here is what I call beauty. Absolutely amazing. ❤️

[@dmncplpa]

Well received on this end here in New Zealand 🙌 immaculate sound.

[@davidcat436]

Wow! Such an incredibly pure, balanced and clear-tone blend and sound. So other-worldly! Excellent!! Director sure knows how to pick the vocalists for his choir! Not one bit of muddiness in this entire piece. Bravo.

[@ntsika4president304]

I promised myself not to cry before listening to the song, but half way the song I could not hold myself any longer.🙏

[@FreddyWalsh]

I bet this is every choir students dream

[@evaldotartas1439]

Fantastic, wonderful

[@bridgeth.5535]

About a year ago I found you on youtube and since then I cannot stop listening to your beautiful songs and perfect singing. Thank you so much, it has made my life so much richer!

[@mohauthamahane8501]

The change in time signature from the original arrangement is something that I would never have thought of, and it is so brilliant!!! Such a blessing to witness this era of SUC.

[@simlindilekati1137]

You have renewed this song from 2014❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊. Can I join your choir. Just to give you more songs. I don't want any profit 😢. Just love music

[@joshuasnyder1306]

Humanity is undeserving of such beauty... but there it is. God bless you and your country.

[@2010Bangie]

I must ask, is this the same conductor over the years? We enjoy your work and arrangments. I'm not musically talented yet this is such a gift. May his work be blessed. Thank you

[@chantellrenee7936]

Amen 🙏❤️. Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@amsi4637]

Kindly can someone enlighten us what's the meaning of the song for those that don't understand? Kindly.

[@babawali3021]

See above comments for English translation.

[@mailmoi1918]

The song is a lamentation about Christ's crucifixion. Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (You took Your own son) Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us +[ expression go grief /wailing]) (Repeat) Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God) Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail]) (Repeat) Oh Baba!, (Uphakeme) Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh heavenly Father, Jehovah!) Siyabulela x 2, naphakade bo (we are eternally grateful) Shwele Baba yelele bo (Forgive us Father + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail])) Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing])

[@amsi4637]

@@mailmoi1918 God bless you

[@eeluaune3449]

Such beautiful and heart warming voices 🥺🥺😭..May God bless y’all 🙏🏾

[@AurumVoxMusic]

Amazing arrangement! This is by far the best performance and version so far. Congratulations!

[@Chromeman]

Choir music is not something I often listen to, but when I see there is a new video with either Stellenbosch University Choir or the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, I just have to listen to it! And this was so beautiful and soothing. Greetings and thanks from Norway

[@bennymokgatshane6734]

Just shared a tear😢🥺 this kind of music really touches my soul... thank you Stellenbosch 💯🙌

[@schevonemalatji7330]

This sounds so amazing, everyone should beautiful and comforting. As for the choir director 😊👌👌👌

[@CharlesWheeler-r4u]

Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (You took Your own son) Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us) (Repeat) Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God) Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail]) (Repeat) Oh Baba!, Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh Father, Jehovah!) Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing]) (Repeat)

[@whitneyndongo6820]

Only SUC can take something beautiful and make it breathtaking. 🥰🥰🥰

[@louisvandenheever3633]

I truely believe this is what Heaven sounds like. Just breathtaking ❤

[@juliuslukumay2619]

I just fell in love with you guys

[@MrMelpears]

Simply Awesome, Thank you SUC!!!

[@mathiassiebert1217]

Dear André: Heard this last time from u in Riga during the World Choir Games. Always impressing. This is obviously a slightly different arrangement. With these little extra interjections: Wonderful.

[@timmills5873]

This is So soulfull and uplifting - I want to be where Andre is when you sing! Thank you thank you.

[@sambulomthabisimoyo1309]

This rearrangement 🙌🙌🕯️

[@murageful]

I really love it

[@alisonplant2386]

Mesmerisingly beautiful, and they make it look so effortless. Such great discipline and outstandingly talented arranging and adaptation. Love that the choir members comment on here and show their absolute joy at belonging to this wonderful choir.

[@andymukebo907]

This is another level.🔥🔥🔥