Longest Time - Quarantine Edition

Wishing everyone the best of health from Vancouver, Canada! Stay home, stay safe, and keep singing!
For the most up to date information about COVID-19 please see the resources below.
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Lyrics: Zach Timson (@zach_timson) and Nicholle Andrews
Original Music: Billy Joel
Arrangement: Carolyn Shiau
Video Editing: Carolyn Shiau and Vaughn Chauvin
Sound Editing and Mixing: Brad Andrews
Artistic Director: Nicholle Andrews
Recorded in isolation by members of the following groups:
Phoenix Chamber Choir - Vancouver, BC
University of Redlands Chapel Singers - Redlands, CA
Songcology (mentored by Musica Intima) - Vancouver, BC
Crescent Choirs - White Rock, BC
Da Camera Singers - Edmonton, AB
Filles de L'île - Montreal, QC
Hart House Jazz Choir (Oscat) - Toronto, ON
Jubilate Vocal Ensemble - Vancouver, BC
Quartom - Montreal, QC
Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association (ROCA) - Richmond, BC
St. Mary's Kerrisdale - Vancouver, BC
Timbre! Choir - Port Alberni, BC
Vancouver Bach Choir - Vancouver, BC
www.phoenixchoir.com
If you enjoyed this performance, please consider donating to a choir in your local area. If you would like to donate to Phoenix Chamber Choir, you can do so at phoenixchoir.com/donate

[@jessyfretz5800]

The singing is hard. But serious props to the lady keeping perfect time snapping the sanitizer lid.

[@TheScooternut]

Wonderful! I'm watching this in 2023, the longest time and yet not so much. Thank you for putting this out there.

[@LuckyBadger]

Not only are the vocals perfect, but those lyrics are GENIUS!!!

[@evajohnson8248]

Beautiful, Well Done

[@multilingual972]

גם אני ציוני גאה. זה גדול, נכון?:)

[@cliffcrane2417]

good one dorthy

[@creativecompanion]

So true!

[@saqro5]

I wanted to understand those lyrics, so I use dictionary！ I have a lot of time fortunately. We don't have a word insted of [ I miss you.]exactly.(Maybe it means 寂しい、恋しい、あなたがいなくてつらい...) But I can understand that feeling.Different word,same feeling！ from Japan.

[@cmzf947]

A lot of bad things happened because of COVID 19 This is definitely not one of them. It’s so brilliantly written and sung. Definitely made my day.

[@Slugbut]

mine too

[@fredsava9781]

Nothing better than a smile these days 😉

[@suemarie6032]

I just came across this one after seeing their Bohemian Rhapsody one. Both great.

[@shiannamariestentt]

I know. I could not quit laughing when my choir teacher showed this. I sent this to my Bible study group. I told them I would have sent my recording from choir class of this version of the song had I not laughed too hard.

[@emaolulusi7049]

who is here in 2022 can’t believe how far we have come

[@dixiedream1n]

One year later, this is so even more true.

[@dancingchildren]

What a talented beautiful people. So proud you all found a way to continue your gifted group while putting safety first. So impressed with you all.

[@cheryltrewin5597]

It’s actually quite funny if you listen to the lyrics! And, I loved the bloke getting a haircut as he sang! 🤣👍🏻

[@jdhilliard2798]

He is only missing the barber's poncho, so the hair falls to the floor !!

[@annemorris9183]

@@jdhilliard2798 q

[@MrChieen]

😁🤦🏼‍♂️

[@barbararainey8265]

Proud to be a Canadian! As our Provincial Health Officer says....."Be Calm, Be Safe, Be Kind". Take care everyone

[@rantingratchell7348]

The harmonies are ASTONISHING! #STAYSAFEFROMUSA

[@willschneider2510]

I just want you to know you've created one of those videos that my grandfather finds on Facebook, then emails to everyone hes ever met.

[@BrianS5588]

Thanks, you have stopped me doing the same thing!! lol

[@jujubee2141]

Ha!

[@horsthorsti2122]

Same

[@letterpress01]

I won’t be that grandfather. Thanks. :)

[@johnie3117]

I think its perfectly fine. Its just what grandfathers do. Nothing wrong with it. ;)

[@MidnightRider1775]

The line "I miss you so bad" brought tears to my eyes when I thought of missing my own chorus members. I've been singing in a chorus continuously for the past 55 years and this year is the first time I am not singing. Thank you for your wonderful video. I watch it often and sing along. Thanks for putting the words underneath.

[@patriciahenley5111]

It's close to a year later, but this gave me a lift. Thank you all so much!

[@TChops-hi7hr]

Oh Bless you, Canadians!

[@suzannejones3414]

The comment about teachers having to do double prep is absolutely true! Not only do we have to come up with the lesson but now we have to go to PDFs and make them usable for the children and then we cannot give immediate feedback we have to go back individually and type in everything that would’ve taken us five seconds in class. It is an insane amount of work! On a brighter note you guys sound amazing and I hope you continue doing amazing work!

[@robertawills7219]

Suzanne Jones teachers are fortunate in that they can do their job online

[@doughesson]

Do you really think that the kids were actually watching the lessons & doing the work? We'll see this fall if they were or not when the schools reopen.

[@cynthiacudaback4971]

it's probably easier for HS teachers - I teach the same class 3x each day, asynchronously, so that easily balances the preptime

[@ruthneagle9381]

@@cynthiacudaback4971 I teach high school also but I have 3 different preps for 5 classes. I tracked how much time it takes me to put together a lesson including video, google slides practice, and google form exit slip -- about 5-7 hours from conception to production to delivery for a half hour lesson. Then there's trying to track down the students who don't submit their work. Then add in the virtual office hours and the content, faculty, and leadership meetings, and I'm easily working 60 hour weeks. It's insane. And our school board wants to cut our benefits and pay next year.

[@mathmusic1490]

Prep's are the hidden 'killer' of the work of teaching that non-teachers don't see or think about very much. I am a retired professor. We'd always sigh when we were assigned a 'new' course that we'd not taught before. That meant making a new 'prep'!! Yike!

[@annwellington5841]

I still cry every time I watch this again, can't help it.

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

Wonderful talents and coordination! I love it! Thank you all!

[@carolet3531]

Because of Covid-19, we found out how creative we really are.

[@alisonmorgan7238]

That's so true!

[@mitch4527]

Finding humor in any tough situation is a great coping mechanism

[@CelesteTuman]

I still get the same feeling hearing this band virtually performing, than I would with the band doing so in person! :)

[@gayannoneal4985]

Dont know why, but here in December, listening to this after friends have been sickened and even died from Covid, Im in tears. Why cant we all pull together as a member of the human race, and follow the suggestions of these beautiful singers?

[@amyh226]

Everything is cool. Not only are the vocals perfect, but those lyrics are GENIUS!!!

[@justlookin61]

Just discovering this 7 months later! I love it. ❤❤❤Being home alone? Not so much. 💔💔💔 But, " I intend to stay here for the longest time!" Whatever it takes.🙏🙏🙏

[@johnmurphy9308]

Thank You Phoenix Chamber Choir ! Your friends in the states appreciate not just awesome vocals but a terrific sense of humor. BRAVO!

[@mychannelfornow]

"This is the best thing I've heard in the last 50 yrs! You feel so good when you hear it" says my 92 years old mom(Mary Pielemeier).

[@BarbaraLewis-SingingAfterForty]

Wonderful! So clever and well-sung. Thank you!

[@kennethcapron1294]

Amazing the power of social media to share voices way beyond their original audience. And Free. If only we could find he resources to do more of this globally. One World, United in Peace (in adjoining hospital rooms)

[@davechandler5505]

Wonderful! Beautiful! Extraordinary! Such an amazing job pulling it together over Zoom. I loved the touch with the Lysol container, that made me laugh even while getting misty-eyed. There is just so much going on, so much to unpack. Little bits you each did in frame that will be a joy to watch and listen to time and again.

[@gordonrobinson9849]

Whoever wrote and choreographed this song must have the talent of a genius. It made me laugh especially the guy with the bears. Well done guys.

[@mathmusic1490]

Beautiful voices. Great harmonies....you can hear the chords from the harmony! Billy Joel is a great pop composer for sure. Thank you, my friend "Reb" I'll call him here, for sending me this! Be safe!

[@alysonmckendrick2958]

This absolutely brightened my day! Fabulous! Thank you so much Phoenix Chamber Choir for putting a smile on my face!

[@melissachin-parker78]

Once again, thank you CANADA!! Not all of US intend to be bad neighbors. Sending you love and doing my part as well. Thanks for the music and the smile.

[@oxxxeee]

Canadians are sooooo refreshing... Thank you!!

[@user-hf7ny2dp7g]

Thank you for your encouragement. Yes! we keep singing! From Japan.

[@28pantycelyn]

This is by far the greatest message the anyone could say thank you guys you have done more than any government in messaging

[@althearobinson2312]

I've been singing in choirs for over 50 years, and y'all are the best of the best! Sending you lots of love and hugs from Sugar Land, Texas 🎶😊♥️🤗

[@mkamcka3228]

Absolutely awesome! Thank you Canada for sharing your spirit-may the good vibes return to you many times over!

[@MarionSoboBand]

Oh yeah, great job with the singing & the arrangement! Musical greetings from Europe to the other side of the ocean. Stay safe, hopeful and keep singing!

[@Raeye1]

Found this by watching the new show the greatest # home videos. You guys are great singers thanks for making this.

[@CarolynT973]

Love the lady with the Lysol canister!

[@joycelindsay2437]

A beautiful song, with meaningful words

[@k8zhd]

I listened to and bookmarked this months ago. It's still great, and the prospect of being at home for months more (I live in NC, so it's not looking too good) makes this beautifully-produced and -sung performance all the more poignant. Continued thanks!

[@rmdodsonbills]

That, was awesome. I laughed, I cried, I did both at once. Thank you!

[@davidmcarthur1148]

No better ambassadors for all that endears Canada to a Yank from down south! Loved the lyrics, harmonies, great timing, the haircut, and the metronome!

[@lcungo6524]

Absolutely beautiful. Gives a different perspective to such an ugly thing.

[@judeangione3732]

I play this every day and sing along. Such a lovely gift to us.

[@joelepla3537]

Thank you Phoenix and thank you Vancouver!

[@markabler]

That was wonderful...thank you, Canada!

[@debrasnyder-ellerman301]

Go Canada and the Phoenix Chamber Choir...Bravo!

[@beckybarr1775]

This is great. Made me feel so happy in this bad time. Thank You

[@kristieroybal4888]

ABSOLUTELY SUBLIME and purely delightful! Everyone had such great personality and individuality - and Beautiful voices that blended perfectly. Perfect diction. And creativity galore - watched it FIVE times and caught more fun stuff each time! Clorox Wipes pop top was a hoot, Long bangs woman, haircut couple, and the guy who's darling kids did a perfect job with the puppets, and so much and many more. All of you! Just AWESOME! Thank you!

[@mellissadalby1402]

Absolutely brilliant! Smashingly good!

[@roseevedoundoulakis3198]

Thank you Phoenix Chamber Choir and friends. This is awesome. I agree with everything everyone wrote below. Just fabulous!!!

[@noyp42]

Suddenly everyone is creative in quarantine. this is genius !

[@janthompson5362]

Totally awesome... Well done.. I will definitely listen to this again..... and again.....

[@d1zz314]

Thank you for beautiful harmonies, entertaining actions to accompany brilliantly funny lyrics - love it & keep playing on repeat!

[@a.sobriquet6220]

Utterly, utterly fantastic video! This made my day!! Thank you, Vancouverites, and congratulations on being in the SAFEST province ON EARTH right now... you've done a spectacular, unsurpassed job protecting your communities from this virus!

[@chanelnumbers1303]

This is FABULOUS! And that Lysol metronome. Hysterical.

[@annalampugnani2642]

my favourite

[@karenlindakostin2153]

Sung to perfection, eh? I love it!

[@zoebeck1064]

This is wonderful! I am 80 and have been hibernating in my apartment since March, except for weekly scurries to the grocery store and a week in hospital with pulmonary emboli. Love the song lyrics and the excellent singing. And, of course, the antics of everyone. Well done! Let joy commence!

[@vinniesmagnetfishingandmet7445]

I just want to say thank you to each and every one of you who made this video a big thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you're all keeping well and stay safe people vinnie from Dublin city Ireland and thank you and God bless you all

[@MusCharlie1]

This is wonderful! Thank you from the US to our beautiful and very talented friends in Canada!

[@SG2010IL]

Gave me chills - in a good way! Well done.

[@michaelgathemia]

I am so happy I found this song. I've been in my room for the longest time, doing my part!

[@eileenmcguigan4346]

Absolutely, just what the doctor ordered!! Thanks for the “light moment” that your great voices provided in the midst of this time of sorrow for many. May God’s blessings fill your hearts, homes, and choral groups! Sister Eileen

[@maryannecohen9465]

GORGEOUS!GORGEOUS!GORGEOUS! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@kathrinwolf3926]

Just brilliant! It just made my day!

[@davidaz7188]

Thank you, Canada, for sharing your kindness. Your nation should be proud!

[@amortranquilo661]

Bravo Vancouver! Love your beautiful city! Beautiful song ~ Beautiful voices! Much Love from Santa Fe, NM, USA!

[@buddyboy4x44]

Why does this bring more than a year to my eye? So moving.

[@imisstoronto3121]

year or tear??

[@christopherjbsnow]

Amen! Thank you for some joy brought into our lives right now.

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

Great version of a great song performed by great singers from a great country.

[@brbudenh]

This is just magnificent! Everything: the rhythm, the creativity, the musicality. So Good!

[@chrisnorth5832]

Wow! This is fabulous!!!! The vocals were sublime, and the lyrics made me grin. Loved everybody's backgrounds, too. (The Lysol percussion was inspired.) Well done!!!! You've all spread joy during a time of uncertainty. Hugs, y'all. Stay safe!

[@jeannegale7024]

Thank You Vancouver, Canada from Chesterville, Maine. You're the best!

[@saraclegg3836]

You guys are the best! thank you for that great little song with a wonderful message. Yes it seems like the longest time already.!!

[@julieellis268]

Delightful and charming are two words which spring to mind when listening to this collaboration, not to mention, harmonious and humourful. I thought harmonies like that were only achievable in the celestial realms.......clearly, I was mistaken. Kudos to all involved , including the lyricist and editor. Grateful Covid isolation thanks from Down Under.

[@k8zhd]

Oh, I needed that so much! Not only is that one of my favorite songs, I'm mourning the suspension of singing with my church choir (or ANY choir), so the combo, plus the wonderful performance by this excellent group has brought tears to my eyes, and joy to my heart.

[@JoelERea]

Have you heard the news about how dangerous *singing **_in particular_* is in spreading the virus? Any form of in-person group singing (even rehearsals) needs to wait until Phase 3 at least, and preferably not until a vaccine _and_ a treatment (95% effective) are available.

[@alisonmorgan7238]

I'm missing hearing my church choir! There are only maybe 15 but they are committed and do a great job.

[@Monalisacat37]

I've always said only good things come from Canada! Thank you Vancouver!

[@jdatnow]

Love the tapping of the Lysol container! Nice touch! Thank you everyone, you are super talented and brought a smile to my face.

[@fiammetta5]

Wow, you folks absolutely rock!

[@meg4532]

THANK YOU! I LOVE your voices, the lyrics and enjoyed the puppets/hair cut/Canadian flags! Stay well everyone.

[@FFSboise]

Love the Lysol wipes rhythm section!

[@pixxer1]

I just came back to this after almost two years, and it still brings tears to my eyes. The commitment to "stay here for the longest time" to do our part for the nation and the world - so beautiful. Thank you for this outstanding contribution to the coronavirus story.

[@DesireeHGold]

Three things my 8-year-old daughter adores: Covid parodies, virtual choirs, and Billy Joel! (I thoroughly enjoyed it too.)

[@fastbowler]

Really, this is the best performance recorded via conferencing service out there! (Sorry, celebrities!) The patience, the arrangments, the voices… this took up a lot of work, and the results are inspiring!

[@susanheller2328]

Made me 😁! Excellent! The lyrics were SO right and funny at the same time and true! Billy Joel would give it a👍!

[@bonnywilliams7266]

Glad you still all have your voices. Thank you for bringing music into my day. Blessings!

[@Halliechris_writes]

I LOVE THIS!! You are all so very talented and have beautiful voices!!! I love Billy Joel's music and this is my favorite parody of his song ever!! ❤❤❤

[@allisondolan8450]

LOVE the Lysol percussion!

[@christinevogt-klimshuk2461]

This couldn't be more perfect! I love the different "Brady Bunch" windows and all the funny things folks are doing during the songs! WELL DONE ALL! Thank you for the much-needed laugh!!!! Stay well and keep on singing! We'll keep on watching!

[@katrinablackwell5174]

So awesome!! Good job!! Just great vocals and the words were so touching!!

[@rachaelb9164]

This is seriously impressive that they can all keep on the same tempo. Very nice! I love the original version of this song but this is more time appropriate. Love all the props in the backgrounds.

[@educazioneglobale778]

Thank you! THIS was beautiful! Salute from Rome, Italy!!!

[@susankabotoff3196]

Great song, great lyrics! I am sharing it with my students!

[@cathrodkoff8075]

Excellently done, folks! 👏👏👏

[@watercolornyc]

Laughing and crying simultaneously...thank you thank you thank you for this!

[@margaretlachut6526]

This beautiful music puts a smile on your face. God Bless

[@carolbull3603]

This just makes me cry..It is so beautiful, great to see people pulling together.

[@Slugbut]

Glad to see I wasn't the only one it affected that way.

[@courtneykappel370]

Amazing!!! Thanks Phoenix Chamber Choir.

[@Avonmakeuplady101]

By far the best one I've seen to DATE! Billy Joel really should see this. Your group did a terrific job on it.

[@lisamitchell6858]

This is an awesome video; The lyrics and voices are perfect and I love watching the various activities going on. Love watching the facial expressions of the tenor with the cap and the woman in the blue scrubs, and the Lysol Wipes canister percussion is great. Thank you Phoenix Chamber Choir for putting smiles on so many faces!

[@scottcourtney8581]

Uplifting, inventive, and wonderfully performed. Thank you!

[@johnralph5262]

Good on you Canadians, from the long time in Oz (Australia) too.

[@kjtherrick4031]

Awesome!!!! Y'all sang great. Thanks for this!