Longest Time - Quarantine Edition

[@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.

[@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. ;)

[@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

[@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]

😁🤦🏼‍♂️

[@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.

[@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.

[@annwellington5841]

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

[@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! :)

[@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

[@TRfromTO]

Wonderful ! That's a complex editing challenge. I'll bet it took the Longest Time. : - )

[@meganalexander-lui3874]

I'm sure it did. Sounds so great - impressive intonation when everyone sang in isolation.

[@tallmikelanigan693]

I was thinking the same thing. Wow!

[@hasmikkotelyan4185]

TRfromTO Do you know what software or what tech device is that allows to put together all the voices. I assume it is possible to practice together as a meeting, but for sure it is not possible with zoom or Webex.

[@scottyee6660]

@@hasmikkotelyan4185, hi, I am also interested as to what software that made this video possible -- combine multiple small screens into a giant one. maxpoent YAH00 C0M

[@barbararainey8265]

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

[@roseevedoundoulakis3198]

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

[@rexcraigo]

Great work folks. Thanks for the cheer.

[@debrasnyder-ellerman301]

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

[@markabler]

That was wonderful...thank you, Canada!

[@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.🙏🙏🙏

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

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

[@TChops-hi7hr]

Oh Bless you, Canadians!

[@patriciarainbow7038]

I’m sure when this was recorded, none of us knew it would indeed be for the LONGEST TIME!

[@petercourtney11]

As a grandfather my first impulse was to send this . . .gonna do it too, it's my purpose in life.

[@mkamcka3228]

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

[@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.

[@joelepla3537]

Thank you Phoenix and thank you Vancouver!

[@patriciahenley5111]

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

[@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)

[@johnmurphy9308]

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

[@amyh226]

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

[@DesireeHGold]

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

[@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!

[@TheCybersister]

Love It!! Very Ingenious and Harmonious!! Cheers me up!

[@LynsayRyanMusic]

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

[@oxxxeee]

Canadians are sooooo refreshing... Thank you!!

[@joycelindsay2437]

A beautiful song, with meaningful words

[@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

[@randyrice1429]

Thank you, Phoenix Chamber Choir. EXCELLENT!

[@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.

[@judeangione3732]

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

[@cathrodkoff8075]

Excellently done, folks! 👏👏👏

[@anncrosbie220]

I cried. Thank you all!

[@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 🎶😊♥️🤗

[@karenlindakostin2153]

Sung to perfection, eh? I love it!

[@alysonmckendrick2958]

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

[@d1zz314]

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

[@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.

[@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 .....

[@BarbaraLewis-SingingAfterForty]

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

[@rmdodsonbills]

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

[@28pantycelyn]

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

[@courtneykappel370]

Amazing!!! Thanks Phoenix Chamber Choir.

[@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

[@janthompson5362]

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

[@noyp42]

Suddenly everyone is creative in quarantine. this is genius !

[@Monalisacat37]

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

[@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.

[@corneliabayley723]

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

[@MusCharlie1]

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

[@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!

[@lorrainethomas241]

The woman doing percussion with the lids of her bleach wipes...#mylife

[@barrybrickell4958]

It's the metronome to keep time!

[@gabrielapetrilli9852]

I just noticed that lol 😂

[@annjamero8880]

I'm enjoying this creative number ... So entertaining ...I watched this again and again hahaha

[@margaretferrara1008]

This is so Brilliance I love it I said that to everyone

[@robertmaszak9934]

spreading it is more fun

[@christopherjbsnow]

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

[@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!

[@beckybarr1775]

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

[@happyinhi7192]

This video reminds me that one of the silver linings of COVID 19 is our shared experiences across the world!

[@watercolornyc]

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

[@ichi1957]

Brilliantly done! THank you for the uplifting song, loved it. I'm sure Billy Joel is proud of you.

[@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!

[@maryannecohen9465]

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

[@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.

[@davidaz7188]

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

[@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. 😂

[@EddieBoes]

Awesome. And major props to the person who edited all this together.

[@chanelnumbers1303]

This is FABULOUS! And that Lysol metronome. Hysterical.

[@annalampugnani2642]

my favourite

[@amortranquilo661]

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

[@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.

[@fiammetta5]

Wow, you folks absolutely rock!

[@brbudenh]

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

[@mihaelahatch3738]

The part where they say "I miss you so bad" made me think of my friends

[@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).

[@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!

[@erinlegg1695]

The guy getting a home-haircut is the best!

[@mellissadalby1402]

Absolutely brilliant! Smashingly good!

[@jeannegale7024]

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

[@lasinusiter7945]

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

[@mariannebickerton6944]

Lovely. Just what the doctor ordered. I'm climbing the walls with boredom.

[@ruthrs6920]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!! SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@meg4532]

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

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

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

[@mountainview7971]

3 months isolated in the *nursing home* I live in. It has been the longest time, trust me.

[@valearl4693]

Yes. Hang in there. Thank heavens for utube, huh?

[@mountainview7971]

@@valearl4693 oh for sure. I wouldn't have survived this long without it. Crying daily is not a great form of entertainment. Lol🇨🇦 stay safe.

[@valearl4693]

@@mountainview7971 you too

[@Crackrzz]

❤❤❤❤

[@roxannemaggiacomo1462]

Ow!

[@森内みほ-k1o]

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

[@meganandrews9881]

Thank you, Canada! Wishing I was there and not in my home state of New Jersey right now. :(

[@barbarabowman7547]

It makes me so happy to see people celebrating doing the right thing. Thanks so much for this video!

[@scottcourtney8581]

Uplifting, inventive, and wonderfully performed. Thank you!

[@Mllelaurel]

Both beautiful and clever! Thank you, Choir, and thank you, Vancouver!

[@horsemeattball]

Leave it to the Canadians! You guys are the best!

[@ukerythmics2711]

WOW. Terrific Harmonies to a great song - with excellent lyrics for today's situation. Really enjoyed that; well done everyone.