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❤️
@manfredmentoor14592 жыл бұрын
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.nuel02 жыл бұрын
Please can I get the score 🎼
@abenaitwebruce9495 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@abenaitwebruce9495 sorry I have forgotten what it’s called(the button ) and guys sing alto it’s called contra-alto
@Koko-lk4pe8 ай бұрын
Who's here in 2024,come let's indulge...oh what a beautiful touchy song..well done Stellenbosch choir..❤
@mwernli28866 ай бұрын
They never disappoint.
@simlindilekati11375 ай бұрын
Me. 2024. 14 July
@JohannaKooitjie Жыл бұрын
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
@sihleradebe90112 жыл бұрын
I still say THIS IS EASILY THE BEST CHOIR IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!🇿🇦❤️🥺
@stevechance150 Жыл бұрын
Let us agree, to disagree. And I'll offer this amazing performance as my evidence kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLSnWmmisiehsU
@williemongo261 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤ they remain Original African Pride when it comes to Songs 🎉 balancing of Voices is so heavenly
@rickjames21 Жыл бұрын
This is what Mandela was talking about. This is what South Africa should represent. Unity and excellence.
@luizsakwa2150 Жыл бұрын
From Kenya 🇰🇪 with Love. It was the SUC that made me choose to study at Stellies. Proud alumni
@gedenironald8635 Жыл бұрын
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.
@johannesnicolaasАй бұрын
Three days ago, my father of 92 years died. We are very grateful for his life amoung us. And the sweetness of this music is perfect for this occasion. Love and peace to you all.
@Spasiuka27 күн бұрын
As minhas condolências!
@johannesnicolaas26 күн бұрын
@@Spasiuka Thank you very much.
@LeMarc2 жыл бұрын
What an honour it was to perform this arrangement! 🤩 I am going to miss singing this one 🥺
@sthe_zar6341 Жыл бұрын
Wowwwwwww thank you so much for being part of thos magical creation and representation of our misic 🇿🇦👌🏾.
@williemongo261 Жыл бұрын
So which I can perform or just be close to the Choir, heavenly ❤
@ChristiaanDB12 жыл бұрын
Such an honour to have been able to perform this new arrangement 😭❤️
@estebanardila21868 ай бұрын
where it is possible to find the score of this beautiful adaptation, thank you very much for any information
@Paul_Lane2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Llewellyn20992 жыл бұрын
“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 Жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏❤️🥹
@bridgetmavuma2002 Жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏🏽 ❤
@Patches22122 жыл бұрын
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❤️
@namibiaeatstuli28693 ай бұрын
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
@francoiswynand72382 жыл бұрын
For my father that passed on .MAY YOU ALWAYS BE THE VOICE in my life .
@itxsihle_m Жыл бұрын
One day I will sing with this choir! I am speaking it into existence!
@Zealous_Tutorials Жыл бұрын
There is absolutely no friction between the different voices. the whole things just glides smoothly. Absolutely a master piece!!!
@zeldahopper4 ай бұрын
The director is so passionate and talented. Getting all these voices together is beautiful and so life- giving. God bless you all.
@gerrarddamons54702 жыл бұрын
We worked so hard this year SUC I'm so proud of everyone thanks for all the memories. Miss my Bass 1s already!!
@miket21202 жыл бұрын
It was a long day at work, I am tired and sore. This is the balm that I needed. Beautiful, sublime, gentle and powerful.
@profMaximvs2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ryanhurstopera2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kumoingeenguno55622 жыл бұрын
Indeed bro...at least you got to sing in it. Am still dreaming bro😔😔
@kumoingeenguno55622 жыл бұрын
When will the CD be released bro..?
@abenaitwebruce9495 Жыл бұрын
What are those buttons that the guys wear and also do they allow boys to sing alto
@ericbergmueller2981Ай бұрын
Much love and respect for Andre van der Merwe. The adaptation takes something beautiful and creates the sublime.
@iwiggs68702 жыл бұрын
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)
@edinaedina43402 жыл бұрын
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.
I am a very proud and thankful parent of one of thise beautiful basses. So glad my son could play a part of this exquisite piece of music. Baie dankie vir alles, André
@adeldoman12772 жыл бұрын
the song that made us touch a little bit of heaven each time❤️
@josephmusekwa21522 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best varsity choir in the country if not the world, they’re absolutely amazing
@freckles1525 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mneer747 Жыл бұрын
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...😊😊
@lefamasia20202 жыл бұрын
THE HEAVENS OPEN UP AT 2:17 😭❤
@gregw9351 Жыл бұрын
Are you singing in this performance, Lefa? I remember seeing your comments in "Suiderkruis" where you introduced yourself-- thank you for doing so! :) Are you still studying at Stellenbosch, or have you graduated/ moved on? Blessings from North Carolina, USA!
@lefamasia20204 ай бұрын
@@gregw9351 Hello Greg! Yes, I am still studying at Stellenbosch and was singing in this performance as well, thank you for the well wishes! Blessings to you too
@markroberts42827 ай бұрын
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.
@___rukie___76472 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite piece ever Love from Zimbabwe
@Assah_7322 жыл бұрын
I love the piece! And am glad I am the first to view, like and comment❤
@mohauthamahane8501 Жыл бұрын
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.
@benjamingweru29642 жыл бұрын
Proudly Maties Alumni. I attended every free Lunch concert you hosted in 2019. Angelic voices
@IkechukwuNwagboso Жыл бұрын
Watching from Nigeria..... This Choir is a beauty to listen to. Perfect arrangement, sublime voice, incredible harmony. . You guys just gave us a glimpse of what singing in heaven looks like.
@tomtheriault4589 Жыл бұрын
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.
@shuayb062 жыл бұрын
You are definitely world class. Greetings from Vienna, Austria.
@johannesneef10944 ай бұрын
What warmth this music radiates! ❤ God protect Africa!
@MrMoyoT Жыл бұрын
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.
@nielsg.mortensen73062 жыл бұрын
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!
@tantaswagubevu3716 Жыл бұрын
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
@thesplendidway2 жыл бұрын
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! ♥️
@mugwanyamuzril11312 жыл бұрын
this is the best version of this wonderful piece. Well done Andre, well done Stellenbosch university choir. The tenor, and base well balanced.
@barbarabangerter36992 жыл бұрын
Wau so schön. Ich kriege Hühnerhaut 🫶🏻😎 Hoffe ihr kommt mal in die Schweiz für ein Konzert 🤪😉
@tafadzwamukundu9499 Жыл бұрын
This must be the new generation, they nailed it. The best choir i ever had.
@tawanadenhere26942 жыл бұрын
My Afrikaans teacher played this for us I will forever be greatful☺️
@marciaham19842 жыл бұрын
You can't get any closer to heaven than this.
@tomtheriault45892 жыл бұрын
I sang in choirs from grade school through college. The SUC not only sings music; they are music. Keep singing, PLEASE!
@ajwestley22352 жыл бұрын
Love love love this piece to bits! And I love love love the family I got to sing it with, even more ❤️
@ntsika4president304 Жыл бұрын
I promised myself not to cry before listening to the song, but half way the song I could not hold myself any longer.🙏
@joshuasnyder13062 жыл бұрын
Humanity is undeserving of such beauty... but there it is. God bless you and your country.
@ernest74202 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Van der Merwe, thank you Stellenbosch university choir, I'm crying my eyes out, this is so beautiful 😭😭
@LuvoH2 жыл бұрын
God bless Mr van der Merwe... You are the best sir👌
@kimjaskiewicz26012 жыл бұрын
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. 👌
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
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.
@rhoca_sings2 жыл бұрын
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
@kellysamakabadi73112 жыл бұрын
My all time favourite by them. This version holds its own too. Andre is a genius 🤯
@venty12 жыл бұрын
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♥
@sambulomthabisimoyo1309 Жыл бұрын
This rearrangement 🙌🙌🕯️
@murageful5 ай бұрын
I really love it
@issakariet5583 ай бұрын
There 's something absolutely magic about this choir ....
@annoalex97432 жыл бұрын
This Choir is indeed a Gem among all the choirs world over.
@ntuthukombhamali70292 жыл бұрын
Aah man 😭😭😭😭😭💯💯💯💯💯💯, such harmonic voices 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌,
@johnezomo7555 Жыл бұрын
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
@kevindevilliers3572 Жыл бұрын
Beauty/Discipline/Commitment/Pride. They are truly the BEST.
@gardenman6218 Жыл бұрын
Having dark day. I turn to this choir every time. They grab me by the boot straps and lift me. Thank you!!!
@bridgeth.55352 жыл бұрын
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!
@towerdave483611 ай бұрын
Fabulous. Love this choir.
@DominicDominic79 Жыл бұрын
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.
@louisvandenheever36332 жыл бұрын
I truely believe this is what Heaven sounds like. Just breathtaking ❤
@peacefulheart1431 Жыл бұрын
The beauty & power of embracing diversity...my people are resilient and will survive this dark period 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@mathiassiebert12172 жыл бұрын
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.
@shawnneisen2 жыл бұрын
Incredible!! Would love to see the score of this particular arrangement soon! It would be a sellout!
@stephensass7931 Жыл бұрын
Genuinely out here being on another level. The fact that you do this consistently, year after year is unfathomable.
@antm642 жыл бұрын
You can easily see how proud this choir director is of his singers...beautiful!
@AnnaKambalaАй бұрын
Here in 2024 😂🎉,this song always remind me that God is within,and He is working,a shout to this chior Hallelujah 🎉🎉🙏
@mdavidom59032 жыл бұрын
😯🤭😥. That’s me after putting on the headphones. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
@knut-jrgenplesner48562 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Peace on Earth.
@makhalbokisi2 жыл бұрын
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
@danonym9860 Жыл бұрын
we should have a SCU and KENYATTA UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHOIR concert, pure bliss I tell you
@Jennyro24573 ай бұрын
I was in choir during high school and this will always be my favorite piece we ever performed. It was so hard to sing this without crying and until this day I sob listening to it. Thank you Jesus, God is good 🤍 This choir did so well
@miavos36102 жыл бұрын
Every few years the timbre of the choir changes. This song is ever new and enchanting.
@britonnjama18912 жыл бұрын
The best version of Indodana I have ever heard of🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳
@devantebadenhorst71622 жыл бұрын
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🙏🏽🙏🏽
@mphilippova2 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@liezlrowan79063 ай бұрын
Wow!! Goosebumps 🥹🥹
@FreddyWalsh2 жыл бұрын
I bet this is every choir students dream
@seasonsofintle2 жыл бұрын
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
@musatwala_2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for the release of this song😭😭❤️❤️Love the arrangement
@evaldotartas14392 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, wonderful
@akabongwemabengu51472 жыл бұрын
The great South Africa.🥰🥰🥰
@MbongeniMhlanga Жыл бұрын
You guyz are the best ❤❤❤
@ntombizodwasangweni8664 Жыл бұрын
Yoh very beautiful..It makes me to realise how beautiful we sound when all our races blend together vocally..
@abulelemntwini650 Жыл бұрын
First heard the song while watching the funeral of Hannah Cornelius..Couldnt hold the tears
@davidcat436 Жыл бұрын
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.
@anathimatyila41982 жыл бұрын
I am literally crying 😭😭😭 this is too beautiful 😭
@kgaogelotladi16302 жыл бұрын
This right here is what I call beauty. Absolutely amazing. ❤️