Never Enough - Stellenbosch University Choir

[@andreamarchetti201]

Can we talk talk about those BASSES??? The fullness, softness yet power and control shown are unbelievable…they sound like a track

[@bobdagamer640]

Sometimes they manage to sound like a plucked cello

[@Rasv-]

Most guys can do baritone

[@sccrboy123611]

Yesssss I was amazed lol the softness but yet so full and rich

[@marvinqhekwana2526]

Man oh Man what I would do to be part of those basses. They sound eclectic

[@bethuelchukwudi1015]

Swears

[@bmd1825]

For some reason I believe this is what we are all suppose to sound like when we’re all in harmony with each other. Everyone has value regardless of race, color, religion or creed, our World could take a lesson here. Thank you...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mahlatsechiloane9373]

Wow.... 💕

[@oaikanyegarakumakoe5185]

Better days are coming ❤️🇿🇦

[@bmd1825]

@@oaikanyegarakumakoe5185 - I’m ready.

[@laurilynkersten9890]

Ahmen. Absolutely beautiful group

[@writer2804]

So true! Muchas gracias 🙏🏼

[@johankotze7283]

I am sobbing my heart out. I sang in this choir in 1986. (later edit: I sang in this choir, not this song). I am 59 years old. Most of my thoughts of late have been "feeling a little bit low", and here you come and lift us all up again. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@mumofbrunodog]

Oh Johan, you enjoy all your beautiful memories ~ what a privilege… but there are many more wonderful memories to come! 😌

[@joshuad.furumele365]

I'm a UCT kid, and I absolutely LOVE this choir. I'd love to see a performance with all the alumni, I bet it'd sound phenomenal

[@annelizevandyk2825]

I feel you Johan, I was a first year in 1986. Proud a Matie!

[@brigittewitbooi9809]

Johan Kotze. I did it in 1996. Will never forget that chapter in my life.

[@luciabergsma636]

❤️

[@kerstinloschner7284]

Ich habe durch Zufall beim Stöbern auf KZbin diesen Chor aus Stellenbosch gefunden. Ich bin fasziniert und berührt von diesen jungen Menschen und ihrem gemeinsamen Singen - was gibt es Schöneres als sich in der Musik zu vereinen? Ich habe mich direkt in diesen Chor verliebt - ein wunderbarer Chorleiter vereint dieses Wunderwerk. Danke.

[@tshepomoteka8126]

This is indeed the world's best choir. A choir where you can hear all the voices come together as one to produce such magic. The tenors and altos are just amazing. As always, the sopranos and the bass never disappoint. Absolutely fantastic 💯💯💯

[@33alltheway14]

Everyone knows the best chior is the one from pitch perfect

[@ChanSales]

Philippine Madrigal Singers is also a contender. ❤️

[@vtbiker7246]

I just ran the algorithm. They are the 73rd best choir.

[@ChanSales]

@@vtbiker7246 can you check what's the top 3 according to your algorithm?

[@gryderzl]

@@vtbiker7246 what algorithm? They are no1 in the top 1000 world wide.

[@makayla6497]

I really loved how they harmonize together and I can hear all the different parts of a choir.

[@docsafari]

Just think. The greatest choir in the world is a bunch of twenty-year-olds. And think too what they show the world about the strengths and potential of South Africa. And don’t forget that even before Andre van der Merwe made this stunning arrangement, Jerusalema had become something close to the world’s anthem, not to mention a worldwide dance phenomenon of historic proportions. Thank you South Africa. You are stronger than you know. Land of Music and more.

[@brettharzon3956]

As a proud South African, this comment makes me want to cry 😢😭

[@pearljantjies2562]

True so true

[@Durufle68]

Greatest choir in the world?

[@docsafari]

@@Durufle68 According to Interkultur, yes.

[@RinZ3993]

@@docsafari Greatness in what, achievement? I mean they are great. But does it have to be the greatest choir?

[@KendallFarry]

All the vocals together is mouth dropping

[@richardlogan1021]

Dear South Africa. We hear so much about South Africa's many great problems. But you are stronger than you may know. The fact that this choir, the greatest in the world, is both so diverse and so excellent, shows that fact. South Africa also has many other strong and successful institutions in many sectors. They and your young people are your country's promise.

[@wienabaard6968]

If only the leaders in SA can understand that working together will be the beginning of a country that works for all of its people! How wonderful is the sound of this South African choir!

[@ducklife5497]

South Africans are the best at many things! Love my country!

[@raphaelsphesihle4622]

South Africa is truly, unfortunately, a land of polar juxtapositions🤦🏽‍♂️

[@docsafari]

@@raphaelsphesihle4622 You understand things well. I am sure you are among those working to make things better. There are many institutional strengths to build on.

[@belindavoortman2568]

Oh South Africa, the land we ❤ Thank you for your kind words!!

[@cloudwatcher608]

The blend between the tenors and sopranos singing the melody together is so seamless, I don’t know if I’ve ever heard anything quite like it before

[@gerrarddamons5470]

I love being part of this choir so so much !!!

[@abubakrdevilliers2558]

You should be so proud! I still want to see the choir live. I studied at stellies and didn’t attend any of the performances, biggest regret!

[@sompisiphinda1417]

You should be very proud bro. I wish I can be part of it as well.

[@jenniferwatts3777]

Can you please do me a favor after the passing of my two gest friends please I beg you and the choir, the Africa prayer makes me cry even though I never told my two bffs goodbye, it tore my soul apart, but they will always be in my heart, how can I email the choir director please I like Annina Kemp

[@jenniferwatts3777]

Yes I knew my bff ever since jr high school but she passed away in February this year two months later my other bff passed away and her mom

[@hunk1967]

You are a blessed men.

[@margaretehirschler3212]

Schön ,dass es solche Chöre gibt.Bin zufällig darauf gestoßen ❤

[@wernernicolai122]

Mit Abstand der beste Chor, den ich kenne - und das schon seit Jahren!!!

[@jameslewis1605]

The sadness of this is that it doesn't go on forever and is lost through time. These young people will age and go their separate ways. You wish that this time would last forever with all the members of the choir retaining their youth, beauty, and harmonious glory. God bless you one and all that you devoted your best to this glorious music.

[@yaiburanakul8505]

Nothing in this world is enough for each of us, because what we each need is not of this world but above it. That is where love and life originates.

[@ObelixBarbatus]

Unbelievably beautiful! Stirring sounds, full of emotion and control.

[@philaniphilah6104]

😇The choir that deserves a grammy award👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌 beautiful melody.

[@sheilaakomeah]

I concur

[@emmanuelpelumiahoti222]

This choir is simply God's gift to humanity, like the sun and the moon and the stars

[@caroleallison-cl1qp]

❤ angels in heaven praising God must sound like this

[@leonelmolina4395]

*Lyrics* I'm trying to hold my breath Let it stay this way Can't let this moment end You set off a dream in me Getting louder now Can you hear it echoing? Take my hand Will you share this with me? 'Cause darling, without you All the shine of a thousand spotlights All the stars we steal from the night sky Will never be enough Never be enough Towers of gold are still too little These hands could hold the world but it'll Never be enough Never be enough For me Never, never Never, never Never, for me For me Never enough Never enough Never enough For me For me For me All the shine of a thousand spotlights All the stars we steal from the night sky Will never be enough Never be enough Towers of gold are still too little These hands could hold the world but it'll Never be enough Never be enough For me Never, never Never, never Never, for me For me Never enough Never, never Never enough Never, never Never enough For me For me For me For me

[@shantanubondre2004]

Thanks

[@verrasmenu]

Thax so much ❤

[@dirkhoekstra727]

I never studied at Stellenbosch University, but when I listen to your choir, I feel like a Matie.

[@ChristiaanDB1]

What an honour to have been able to record again after 18 months of lockdown

[@jackiebotha5577]

When's the next show? I'd love to see this choir live

[@worshipprayer8165]

I just sat here and cried while listening to this song...thank you Lord Jesus. You truly are my closest friend...You have always been there for me, and I cannot thank you enough.

[@jerkfacefuckasaurusrex328]

Amen to that bro

[@Patches2212]

Though time and circumstance caused me to leave, hearing the glory and majesty of this choir will always remind me that this family is eternal. That though our voices may not sound with you anymore, but that our souls will forever be bound to the choir in harmony.

[@Muppet8324]

howdy patch, would have undoubtedly resulted in goosebumps had I been there to witness this live.

[@pinkhoney5801]

You guys bring the heavens and angels down with your voices

[@mmanareledwaba7545]

My son makhado is studying in stellenbosch university and I am a big fan of this university and I am following each and every activities: choir, news, events, etc. I love stellenbosch university soo much and day and night I thank God for this opportunity to be part of it.

[@KayMaria40]

There are vibrations in this world that are healing on a cellular scale.

[@robertkoops5689]

The song, the arrangement, alle these voices en especially the male voices, so incredible, so colorful and the conductor with his friendly eyes, I love it!

[@うるは-t2x]

高校3年で受験なのに鬱から立ち直れなくて、消えてしまいたかった時の唯一の救いがこの動画でした。 今でも聴きにきて、過去の自分の行動も無駄じゃなかったことを確かめています。

[@jonathanwatts9492]

Absolutely incredible choir with genius choir director and amazing team, every single arrangement is phenomenal thank you for the music. Siyabonga

[@hikmatlawal3199]

This is so beautiful ❤❤❤😮😮😮😮

[@darkerSolstice]

1. I found your choir through your amazing Baba Yetu video, and I'm glad to see you're still active! 2. Love watching your choir director work, his joy is clear in every motion, as is his pride in the choir. 3. I love how this piece works, in terms of using purity of tone with a softer volume. It grabs my heart.

[@faghqgsanon]

Literally the same here! I've listened to Baba Yetu at least 100 times. It never gets old and always gives me chills

[@amakaorekie1889]

Me toooooo!!!!!!! I had to go download it!!!

[@amakaorekie1889]

The director😩😩 he's the soul of this choir!

[@kenbee1957]

Baba Yetu is pure uncut magic

[@euniceogolla9966]

P

[@pierrebuckley1487]

Let's just say it! This is what South Africa is about. Being the best at the best. May these wonderful people represent who we are as South Africans. Beautifully and powerfully united in our diversity. Together we are amazing.

[@autograss37]

If you love great music this the choir to watch, they give you a lift and lighten your day.

[@chrisknight3071]

Just Wouaaah!and Thanks..I am moved! Bravo! Impressive!

[@engelnkosi7002]

That base, The base hits hard. What sort of Magic is that.

[@divinepurity3913]

They always give us a foreshadow of how heaven choirs will sound

[@AyaSeka]

Thank you to the choir and the conductor for blessing us again. We missed these musical renditions from Stellenbosch University during this Covid-19 crisis.

[@philipj57]

I'm mesmerized. Thank you everyone for sharing your gifts, it gives pleasure to my soul.

[@velamwandla6437]

Never disappoint love their music for years now ❤❤❤❤

[@melodylupberger8848]

World class. Still the best of the best.!! So much talent.

[@jpbarnard888]

André is the greatest choirmaster showman on earth. Just love love what he can do.

[@antm64]

LOVE the male voices in this arrangement. So nice to see all of you on KZbin again!! Glad you found a performance venue that works during these pandemic times!!

[@MrRenier11]

As a avid choir lover and an absolute fan of The Greatest Showman, this gave me goosebumps for days!!! Saw André work his magic when he was with the SA Youth Choir and they came to perform at choir festival in Potchefstroom. I was part of the Northwest Youth Choir back then. Still one of my favourite conductors and musicians. Thank you for the magic, André and the SUC.

[@okekeobi9885]

I guess even a top notch rendition as this is NEVER ENOUGH for those disliking this presentation. What a wonderful world. -with love from Nigeria.

[@kimistyshariff972]

KZbin's algorithm landed me here. Decided to listen since i LOVE this song. I'm so glad I did! What an amazing performance! Was happy to hear it's a South African choir. Love from Kenya 🥰

[@ginnyswart429]

Isn't it lovely the way the choir all look so happy to be part of this magic.

[@yonelapeter8753]

The fact that people join and leave this choir every year and yet it stays so consistently amazing 😭😍 wow, just wow

[@gideonlyons3697]

Andre's layered rich adaption is close to vocal and musical perfection.

[@docsafari]

That is why I call it a choral tone poem. And he is a genius with layers of harmony, pacing, bringing his choristers to perfection. He has also built a culture of excellence for this choir that means that choir veterans are his allies in bringing new members along. This choir. - and many others in SA - perform at a level above the world average. They also draw richness both from indigenous music and the vibrant SA pop scene.

[@sabakes]

Really amazing performance. Beautiful sound. Well done to the singers and the maestro 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@cyriaquemfashwanayo7575]

The best voices ever, keep up the good work.

[@sellomaluleka1125]

I will never stop loving stellenbosch university choir. big up guys

[@brunoneves487]

the ending gives me the chills every time! the look on his face, the move, the basses power… just devotion and passion at the highest

[@mikespink1965]

If this doesn't give you goosebumps, nothing will!

[@ryanvdpoll]

Honestly!!! Chills, literal chills!!! In my humble opinion, the choir's best performance.

[@adamandelizabeth5043]

It is my DREAM to be in this choir or one like it…..but this is perfection. Chills chills chills!!

[@xcskidog6937]

Every year this wonderful choir always looks happy and manages to be both technically excellent and relaxed at the same time, a difficult thing to achieve

[@ikuzwefiacre8219]

You can't imagine how much i'm touched by the melodies of this choir❤🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@judithsorensen9573]

The absolutely BEST choir in the world. SO SO !! proud of them 🇿🇦

[@nickjanssens]

Whatever your mood, this choir uplifts the spirit, my favourite is a lockdown Die Donker rendition.

[@malenam.3138]

Der Chorleiter hat so eine liebevolle und sanfte Energie. 😊

[@wthorwirth]

Vor allem auch, weil seine Besetzungen im Wechsel der Semester veränderlich sind... Problem aller Studentenchöre

[@volkerkrause1274]

Was für ein SUPER Chor!!!! Da sieht man die Freude am Singen. Selten gibt es so einfach Geniale Simmengewalt - SUPER auch die Ausstrahlung des Dirigenten steckt alle an!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🍀🍀🍀🌹🌹🌹

[@robertw.1499]

The arrangement is wonderful. Big respect to the writer/producer 👏👏👏

[@KendallFarry]

The vocals are so strong and it sounds beautiful!

[@imohakpan8081]

I hear there's this Choir in heaven that's so good. Well...I think they have a competition 🥺

[@JiLoa13]

Today I was singing a song and said to myself "I wish I could l sing, at least be able to hold a note, one day I will learn" Then Yotube recommends this, thanks for crushing my dreams with such an extraordinary artwork.

[@awoyemiabisola6094]

This particular choir made me fall in love with stellenbosch university and south Africa. Can't wait to have my masters degree here😊😊

[@boardingcall1593]

New uploads from the Stellenbosch University Choir - made my morning. Such a lovely performance.

[@jonnyvondoom2631]

Everytime I play this it fills my eyes an makes me want to cry. I don't know why ? It's not bad nor is it sad. But I'm drawn to it like a child to her dad. Words are hard to find you guys blow my mind. Much love xx

[@ajwestley6644]

My family! I love these people so much it was a privilege to be part of this! ❤️

[@lisamuller68]

I heard this choir live back in 2018 in Wales at the Llangollen Eisteddfod. It was the best choir I ever had the pleasure to listen live to. Just amazing. Their incredible harmony gets me every time!!

[@jameslewis1605]

I don't know what it is but this choir brings out a sad feeling in a very good way. My mind wonders to how these young people will turn out in life. The director is excellent and reflects his passion in life. Let it never end! God bless you all!

[@cabarnone]

I live in the USA now but it is wonderful to hear the choir again.

[@Exilschwabe0711]

You always have been a bright light in the dark hours of humankind in the last years, that spread hope and confidence all over the world. Thank you for your wonderful music!

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

So they bring joie to the world in showers of greatness, through these magnificent voices and song they so grandly perform from Matieland, and from what must truly be a bit of Heaven on Earth...Oude Libertas Theatre, yes?!

[@itss.theee_gang3370]

this is pure talent. I wake up and sleep to this choir. God bless your lovely souls.🙏💘

[@PurpKin9]

🎉

[@treinadordabancada]

The original theme was the first song that put my son to sleep in my lap, a week old. Today, at the age of 3, he still gets dizzy when he listens to this song. Your version in this choir... makes me vibrate, get goose bumps, drop a tear. Thanks.

[@andreagenisetto4470]

How wonderful!!! thank you Stellenbosch University Choir for this beautiful performance. I have followed them since the beginning of the pandemic from Buenos Aires Argentina. I am very excited to hear and see them. I also sing in a choir but since everything started we couldn't go back. I hug you with great emotion, thank you for so much beauty, in the music and on your faces full of love and passion. Thank you all Blessings !!

[@graemesolomon8790]

I’m in tears. What a stunning rendition. Thinking of my Late Brother Mervyn Solomon who conducted the Stellenbosch University’s Wind Band on occasions. Covid took him but the memories never fade. Stellenbosch University Music Department you are all awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@ccc4102]

Courage ⚘

[@adebimpeakinrombi3382]

I have listened to this amazing choir so well that I know who is new. Love from Nigeria❤️

[@VirakCam]

That song already gives me chills but this performance is next level of chills...

[@bongbjll91]

my heart is stop beatings at second 15 of the song. Touches to my heart a lot. Thanks for this choir.

[@grahamsneddon4274]

Apt title , we never get enough of these talented people. Lovely arrangement , love from UK

[@rushsoriano4767]

This world renowned choir reminds me of my days as a choir member in our University in the Philippines….5 years of magnificent and magical moments of singing!

[@chiedzanyamugure6380]

This choir is so outstanding I absolutely love it. I started following it last year when I was in Bindura University in Zimbabwe and I'm always inspired by the outstanding work. shout out to the choir master and all the singers that was beautiful. I wish I could do my masters there and get the chance to be part of this beautiful choir. Keep on doing amazing work.

[@julest8880]

Dit is die mooiste weergawe wat ek nog ooit van die liedtjie gehoor het.

[@nsaykilaelvis]

This is so amazing! It hits one from deep within, and brings such peace and assurance. Who else feels this?

[@alimashmihar1129]

Beautifully done. I love South African opera and musicals, so many talented voices out there and the venue brings back wonderful memories of working there during the festivals. Missing home tonight. Thank you to all the wonderful beings in the ensemble

[@Lily-ed2sc]

This song is just great. The greatest showman song sang by the greatest choir. So happy for the new songs 😄😄

[@calstein]

Magnifique. I wish I could watch this for the first time all over again.

[@davidfrech9176]

This choir sings every note from the heart with sensitivity; incredible clarity and blend; with choral direction that respects every note. It is like a flower opening up its petals exposing incredible beauty. I as well, got hooked when I heard this choir's rendition of Baba Yetu. Amazing!!! Thk you so much.

[@dorotheelinser8306]

I can‘t listen to this song without sobbing within seconds! This is one of the most beautiful songs I‘ve ever listened to! Thank you so much to everyone who was part of this production! Lots of love from Hamburg (Germany)! ❤

[@wamugundaesther1694]

I discovered this choir at the height of the covid pandemic in China. I had just moved there. This choir kept me alive. Thank you for lifting me out of the darkness. Welcome back. We had missed your bespoke renditions of so many great songs. Also, if I could do life again, I would go to uni at Stellenbosch, if only to be a part of this choir. Thanks, André, and your phenomenal choir.

[@wildcitygirl44]

I've done choir for five years at my college where we were family and came together to sing incredible choral pieces where we went to different high schools and our main church at college to share our music with. It's something that will be etched in my heart for a long time. I miss my choir so much i graduated two years ago. I come and listen to their music and can't ever get enough of their sound its impeccable. 🥰

[@silindilekanjibane537]

What an amazing performance Choir and Mr. van der Merwe👏👏👏... Goosebumps wayawaya. Takes me back to 2018 when the choir performed at our church: Meadowlands Zone 3, invited by Mokale Koapeng... Absolutely beautiful

[@monicamiller3228]

Simplesmente perfeito. Maravilhoso

[@leslyrodriguez2482]

This a very special gift

[@charleskilo4383]

I love the conductor's "alright, send it home, basses" punch at the end there

[@soekiebeukes5914]

ooh my goodness.....am i hearing angels sing😊😪wow amazing

[@andyg806]

The dude just standing there staring at the conductor the whole time, not singing, not swaying, no feeling... nothing! Cracks me up! I feel like the performance left me wanting more though!

[@kagu5585]

Your music is for peace and freedom for our world. So many things are complicated but the answer may be simple against hate and pain: Music for our souls and hearts. God bless you all and thank you for the joy you are still given us all over the world! Nelson Mandela would be surely proud of you!