Longest Time - Quarantine Edition

Wishing everyone the best of health from Vancouver, Canada! Stay home, stay safe, and keep singing!
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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
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[@TheScooternut]

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

[@jessyfretz5800]

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

[@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.

[@junepearl7993]

I’m watching this again in November 2024. Still entertaining. But bad memories. Had my vaccines and my boosters and I’m not afraid anymore.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@rantingratchell7348]

The harmonies are ASTONISHING! #STAYSAFEFROMUSA

[@annwellington5841]

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

[@barbararainey8265]

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

[@chanelnumbers1303]

This is FABULOUS! And that Lysol metronome. Hysterical.

[@annalampugnani2642]

my favourite

[@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.

[@oxxxeee]

Canadians are sooooo refreshing... Thank you!!

[@debrasnyder-ellerman301]

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

[@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!

[@amyh226]

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

[@johnmurphy9308]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.🙏🙏🙏

[@judeangione3732]

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

[@TChops-hi7hr]

Oh Bless you, Canadians!

[@28pantycelyn]

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

[@alysonmckendrick2958]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@DesireeHGold]

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

[@noyp42]

Suddenly everyone is creative in quarantine. this is genius !

[@davidaz7188]

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

[@dixiedream1n]

One year later, this is so even more true.

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

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

[@beckybarr1775]

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

[@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!

[@LynsayRyanMusic]

This was WONDERFUL!!!!!! Lyrics, harmonies, so entertaining and from Canada! Ahhh thank you for sharing this!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Monalisacat37]

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

[@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!

[@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 🎶😊♥️🤗

[@maryannecohen9465]

GORGEOUS!GORGEOUS!GORGEOUS! It brought tears to my eyes. 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)

[@catherinecsernyanski3442]

This is HYSTERICAL. The girl snapping the Lysol lid is the best !!! And the lady with the blue scrubs and lanyard is super cute.

[@cornellyajoss4984]

Teddy bear, sock puppet & dancing girl behind mom - all the brilliant little touches

[@Crackrzz]

And the most adorable puppet show. ❤

[@Crackrzz]

And the guy getting his hair cut. 😂

[@BarbaraLewis-SingingAfterForty]

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

[@brbudenh]

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

[@amortranquilo661]

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

[@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).

[@cathrodkoff8075]

Excellently done, folks! 👏👏👏

[@educazioneglobale778]

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

[@roseevedoundoulakis3198]

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

[@MusCharlie1]

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

[@corneliabayley723]

Fantastic, beautifully done, great lyrics, lovely voices, thank you so very much, neighbors!

[@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.

[@randyrice1429]

Thank you, Phoenix Chamber Choir. EXCELLENT!

[@mkamcka3228]

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

[@jeannegale7024]

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

[@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!

[@rmdodsonbills]

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

[@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]

😁🤦🏼‍♂️

[@lasinusiter7945]

Bravissimi e simpaticissimi. 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖 From Italy 🇮🇹

[@buddyboy4x44]

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

[@imisstoronto3121]

year or tear??

[@joelepla3537]

Thank you Phoenix and thank you Vancouver!

[@d1zz314]

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

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

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

[@joycelindsay2437]

A beautiful song, with meaningful words

[@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!

[@scottcourtney8581]

Uplifting, inventive, and wonderfully performed. Thank you!

[@michaemia]

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

[@susankabotoff3196]

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

[@bonnywilliams7266]

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

[@allisondolan8450]

LOVE the Lysol percussion!

[@maridelacroix1998]

Brilliant! I bet Billy Joel would approve and love this version of his song. You guys ROCK!

[@phoenixchamberchoir]

He did! He even sent us a note. :)

[@stacym735]

Brilliant! Really well sung, and the best laugh I've had in a few days. Thank you!

[@jdatnow]

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

[@christinemcgrath571]

This was put together well, and they are obviously very talented. This had to take a lot of planning and practicing - I'd imagine. What a nice way to come together safely and give to others. I really enjoyed this. It actually made me a little emotional towards the end when they sing " I miss you so bad!" But good singing always tugs at my heartstrings. Excellent job guys!! Thank you!

[@longlylongly4888]

Same here! The "I miss you so bad!" part almost made me tear

[@bbtomb1677]

Glad it's not just me getting emotional at the end there....

[@angelabroughton5980]

Christine McGrath Australians never cease to amaze with their creativity and spirit. Thank you for making me smile in my home thousands of miles away.

[@buttercup7900]

@@angelabroughton5980 It comes from Canada I believe

[@markabler]

That was wonderful...thank you, Canada!

[@meg4532]

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

[@karenlindakostin2153]

Sung to perfection, eh? I love it!

[@kjtherrick4031]

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

[@richardwalker9826]

it's amazing how all these people can be synced together in perfect harmony how about an academy award nomination for everyone involved???????!!!!!!!!!

[@cynthiab.2346]

This came at the perfect time...I am sooooooooo tired of being inside most of the time! What beautiful voices and music:) Thank you for all your work in making this generous gift for everyone! Love to all of you:)

[@rexcraigo]

Great work folks. Thanks for the cheer.

[@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.

[@christopherjbsnow]

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

[@rob-rs2jp]

Incredible - creation, production, and what a choir! Thank you for bolstering my spirits down here in the USA.

[@karenfuchs1674]

wow . what a song and now it is August 29th who would have thought life would stand still so long and Change so much .. it does seem forever !!! Stay safe and well everyone . Pandemic 2020 seems to be not is a hurry to leave us ... .....and now it is almost sept and school is about to begin ?? wonder how this will turn out ?? so many questions and unknowns even now ... Your singing and thoughts are beautiful . let's hope this problem is fixed soon ..... or life changes for the better .....

[@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👍!

[@janthompson5362]

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

[@marydonohoe8200]

I just can’t enough of this. There are several COVID-19 versions, and this is my fav! Thanks to all those great singers, and the witty lyricist!

[@watercolornyc]

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

[@FFSboise]

Love the Lysol wipes rhythm section!

[@森内みほ-k1o]

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

[@sharilyncano245]

This made me so happy, my son live in Canada and I envy him all the time. Thanks so much!

[@margaretboles6093]

That is especially true under our current administration.

[@Isleofskye]

Nice Comment. Where are you then Sharilyn , please ?

[@fancyhandlegoeshere]

I know none of you but I love all of you. Thank you. Brought me to tears.

[@christinestalzer9220]

Great voices and harmony. Lyrics fantastic.

[@pascani]

Tout simplement génial ! Bravo ! 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@trevorlafalce5789]

This definitely brought joy and laughter to me! The perfect rendition of one of my favorite songs! Definitely needed this as myself and the rest of the USA mourn the loss of over 100,000.

[@cannedmusic]

This is excellent. With guilt, I would LOVE to hear this exact group do the original version.