"Shenandoah" -The Choir of New College, Oxford

[@UkeOne]

What's amazing here is that these are all 'male' voices, from boys to adult male. The balance and blend are absolute perfection. I also love the purity of the young boy's voices (as opposed to always hearing female ones), and the tenors' and basses' voices are deeply flavorful and silky rich. I just close my eyes and let my ears take over, traveling along the Missouri with these amazing English voices. This is just pure perfection...☺

[@kathleenferrier1]

I agree. A wonderful rendition imho

[@duanewhitacre5995]

This song is performed over the end credits of Oliver Stone's movie "Nixon."

[@darklatios132]

This is chillingly beautiful.. it's something I'd want to be sung at my funeral or something, in order to comfort people..

[@Bkeytx]

OMG OMG, I cannot put into words how I feel right now at hearing this, when I was in High School Choir 30+ years ago we sang this song, exactly as they are singing it, I cant do anything but close my eyes and go back into time, in my 4 years of choir, this song was the most Beautiful one we did, I miss my days in choir.....

[@Emper0rH0rde]

My grandfather, who passed away a few years ago, loved this song his whole life, and this makes me think of him. I'm not crying. There's just a hot, salty waterfall on my face.

[@harveylee51]

+Emper0rH0rde my condolences on your loss hopefully you realize he's in a better place and don't let the salty waterfall bother you I'm a romantic at heart my self!! enjoy good music and the NEW YEAR AHEAD!!

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Harvey Lee He lived a long full life, and I am a better person for having known him.

[@wskfanclever]

Some months ago the current choir was performing that opus in Ohio. Somebody was filming and uploading that here at YT. But then that video was deleted again...and also the channel. Probably cause a copyright complaint by the choir ?

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

One of my favorites. My belated condolences for the loss of your dear grandfather.

[@hmackie6823]

Tears of Joy,from having known such a special person.

[@danw.1667]

Not sure there was ever a more beautiful tune 🙂

[@famsteer]

That man who is hitting that alto note omg tears and chills!

[@jessicabray7591]

I played this song in Band a year ago, and every time we played it (Once we'd gotten it proper of course) I nearly cried. Only my deepest self-restraint stopped me. Literally, thank God for my Cherokee, Irish, Scottish, and British ancestry, else I would've lost it.

[@ankepetersen1810]

Wonderfull song and Interpretation. I am german, now 61 years old. I know this song since I am 16, where ever I heard it, loved it all time. Later I learned to play Gitarre and almost found People to sing with me, enjoyed it. Last years no body knows it, I miss it!

[@done53able]

The tone, the pitch, the musicianship, if there was perfection, this is it. Masterful, and the best I've heard. I have choral for many years.

[@danielbenoit9027]

When I here this song , my heart has found a place to flourish in the midst of insanity. Even the rest of the universe watches in awe and jealousy at the sound of this music!

[@ahdurham]

I sang this arrangement going on 20 years ago now with my college choir, and I've been singing the song lately to my infant daughter as a lullaby. It's absolutely lovely. I'm so glad to have found it here.

[@davidmann2988]

Got to love the purity of the boys voices on the soprano

[@11JAKKing]

This song reminds me of my home in Wv. Always brings a smile to my face

[@michaelbelt8768]

I want this sang at my own funeral. Beautiful

[@songsmith31a]

Heavenly! Superb interpretation and intonation - with a perfect lingering sweet melancholy!

[@kyleflounder9783]

Sang this song in my last choir concert in 8th grade. It's been 4 years, and this song is really one of the only ones that stuck with me. It's such a gorgeous piece. So emotional. So happy, so sad, really it just depends on your mood at the time. This song will be the last song I listen to on my death bed in (hopefully) 60 years or more.

[@danielshane6487]

I've read an awful lot of comments here, and they're all magnificent. Well done to all of you and I wish I could meet with you all!!!!

[@MrMickmonk]

I think this is the most moving version that I've heard ever .superb just simply superb

[@jacksonluvr1]

It sounds like one voice!!!!! That's amazing!

[@Halo101st]

This is just simply beautiful. I am so proud to be an American!

[@kathleenferrier1]

Be proud of being human too. A wonderful song - deeply moving too.

[@Brenzopia]

I love this song so much, such a peaceful song to listen to

[@anncarruth8898]

Exquisitely beautiful & perfectly sung!! I can just picture the majestic beauty of the territory as they are singing it!

[@peterfyelgut4754]

I had never heard this piece until my granddaughter's choir did it. Now I'm haunted by it. Thanks, Cailey

[@ncommerce]

Peter Fyelgut My daughter Caeli and I played around in the Shenandoah river today, and then I happened to see your comment :)

[@peterfyelgut4754]

ncommerce Amazing coincidence: same river, similar girls' names.

[@pvtrichter88]

Haunted in a good way !! It is an absolutely haunting piece !!

[@smr61754]

My son was in the Philadelphia Boys Choir and this was the arrangement used. Gives me chills to hear it again.

[@wskfanclever]

We are expecting a current documentary about the New CC and it´s former conductor EH produced by Philippe Reypens (L´Or des Anges) on DVD...

[@wskfanclever]

2 new CDs to expect in November: www.amazon.com/Agnus-Dei-1-2-2CD/dp/B075GCS9FF/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506451613&sr=8-3&keywords=edward+higginbottom

[@wskfanclever]

Philippe Reypens: In October 2017. By the way: He has an own acccount at FB....and an own channel here at YT...:)

[@magentachaos9080]

This makes me think of my 4th great grandad who fought in the civil war

[@sofianeville7624]

Absolutely love this. Brings back so many memories... Thanks for posting!

[@John923T]

I have come back to listen to this masterpiece, it is grand & enduring. Listen to this while driving an take in the beautiful sights of your surroundings wherever they are feeling of peace & tranquility shall surely overtake you. I am inspired everytime I listen to this song. May peace follow you through out your journey in this life.

[@shineyourlight55]

my spine is creeping... beautiful!!

[@nokolib]

This was played around a campfire during a Civil War reenactment up in the valley in Virginia. All I can say is that there was not a dry eye among the boys after hearing this. The place ,like this version is so beautiful, that it is a lucky man who is privliged to enjoy the gift of both.

[@penyenli3795]

Love this song. My heart hears this song along with my head every time.

[@aaa-cl7me]

one of the best choir music for this master piece in youtube! thank you for enjoying it.

[@burtondietz]

Beautiful images and the best version of this song I have ever heard! Thanks!

[@googlesuny9716]

up to now the best choir sing this song in KZbin!

[@Froy-cl1oi]

This was used in Oliver Stone's three and a half hour biopic drama movie NIXON during the end credits!!! Very nice!

[@Wilhem275]

And contribute to a very touching ending

[@hmackie6823]

Stone...accuses the Republicans of being the "Warmongers"that's what the left does,accuse their opponents of being what They themselves are.

[@michaelbelt8768]

Bought the CD!

[@superfood7]

loving loving loving singing this song as bass II. not often you can exploit your low c's in such a beautiful piece

[@goddessofvictory7567]

Very beautiful I cried for this god giving talent bravo bravo

[@John923T]

I was in a choir in my youth so I can appreciate this song, it's beauty and majesty. There is none finer nor soul stirring than a choir singing this song. My heart stirs and my soul feels it's very essence. It is very well done for it makes you feel a portion of this American classic in it's purity through it's combined talent & voices so structured giving this song life. It takes work to get them together and once done this is the result. I have listened to this at least 4 times and I never tire of it. Peace 2 ya

[@harveylee51]

John923T Well hard to argue with that so I won't! but yes agreed fully it is a sweeping and majestic song this may be one of the best renditions I've heard !! at times I tire of ponces preaching but I never tire of great music these performers obviously love what they do!! PEACE to you as well!!

[@elizagolosov3323]

We just sang this in our choir concert and are still working on it. Absolutely stunning piece but so difficult to master.

[@mannixisle]

An eloquent expression of profound longing.

[@borecleaner1]

@TheAirbear4 The first time I ever heard this masterpiece was on the closing credits of Oliver Stone's ''Nixon''.....What a haunting and evocative score. When the craziness and dysfunction of this world closes in,I retreat to music such as this.What grace and eloquence and dignity......THIS is America.......

[@LampLight199]

what a remarcible song i remeber singing this in DC with my chior in Kenidy center so up lifting ^....^ will never forget that momant

[@koalablue80]

Very well done. A treat to hear. Thank you for posting this.

[@mdanthony18]

And i thought the instrumental version was beautiful..words can't describe this version. Beyond beautiful is all i can say.

[@Alexandraisaboss]

TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS TO DESCRIBE

[@treblechoir99]

Oh boy, beautiful, rewarding moment. Thank you for this important moment for me, appreciat.

[@southsideman4891]

Beautiful

[@MySilentPrayers]

Humbling tears sting thine eyes Pain in thine Heart. Gods Love to all.

[@bobx2x2]

Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you, Away you rolling river. Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you, Away, I'm bound away, 'cross the wide Missouri. Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Away, you rolling river. For her I'd cross, Your roaming waters, Away, I'm bound away, 'Cross the wide Missouri. 'Tis seven years, since last I've seen you, Away, you rolling river. 'Tis seven years, since last I've seen you, Away, we're bound away, 'cross the wide Missouri. Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you, Away, you rolling river. Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you, Away, we're bound away, 'cross the wide Missouri.

[@Squishiecakess]

I sang this song in my choir. And I dont know no other song moves me like this song.

[@jtoevin]

Very beautiful and pure...Soul Deep too!

[@mevernon103]

I also love this song! My ancestors came from Virginia, perhaps the Shenandoah Valley.

[@magentachaos9080]

Mine did too. It makes me think of my 4th great grandad when I hear this

[@kerrim2715]

Marvin Vernon Long love the original song “Across the Wide Missouri” the place where the true song Shenandoah came from.

[@ronaldcammarata3422]

@@kerrim2715 Actually, the "true" Shebandoah, to the extent that this song references one, is not the river or valley in Virginia, but rather an Oneida Indian, from the region of upstate New York and southern Ontario. But the Missouri referenced is the the river out west.

[@saffagirl]

good luck. I sang it when I was at varsity..still love it.

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

One of my most favorite pieces. Nicely done.

[@justcille]

Beautiful.

[@superiman07]

I have to sing this in choir. It's a great song

[@Pandanights]

My choir is singing this song, I'm a tenor 1 and it's HARD AS BALLS. But beautiful. Unlike Balls.

[@shineyourlight55]

made my heart jump... and I'm pretty critical of music. Well done!

[@anacarmen384]

So nice...

[@mdcowboy15]

As a basso profondo, this song is a joy to sing.

[@haydenbarnes5110]

+TheSauce Group possibly not this arrangement of the song

[@BrookieTheCookie201]

This is gorgeous! :)

[@raymcbrien2318]

Absolutely haunting

[@kerrim2715]

Long live the original “Across the Wide Missouri” 😭

[@Pluviophile2319]

Who stole gods iPod?!

[@southsideman4891]

Nobody steal nothing from The LORD.

[@FurySracing]

thats an accurate ass comment

[@perla51]

Wonderful video and song Napat !!!! Big hugs Perla.

[@Limpandtotheleft]

The Oxford College that I went to!! I can't remember hearing the choir ever do this, though.

[@NewCollegeChoir]

Thanks for the lovely comments. You can find many others like it by clicking on the link in the description above.

[@vickysifuentes97]

Right after Chanticleer, I'd say this is the absolute best sound of Shenandoah I've ever heard.

[@joeleblanc6617]

I enjoyed this song for many years but always wondered how the wide Missouri river and the Shenandoah river valley mix. I once lived in the beautiful Shenandoah valley. Missouri??? O well.

[@arthurthomas9497]

Geography. Homesickness strikes at the oddest times. If you have lost sight of your friends and home, you will pine away in a depression with no release.

[@samiamJack]

It's been traditionally associated with someone going west and, while crossing the Missouri, recalling their home in Shenandoah

[@nataliacarmody7024]

He's a ferryman, remembering his past.

[@jennc1123]

Very very nice

[@Chikrocker234]

Doing this one for varsity chorale competition! Wish me luck! Tried it before...very difficult

[@JAVR11]

Q: . . . . always wondered how the wide Missouri river and the Shenandoah river valley mix (Joe LeBlanc. A: A riverman / ferry boat driver reminisces about his past -- the river (Shenandoah) on which he grew up, as he works crossings in Missouri some years later in his life.

[@stephengreen7758]

Makes perfect sense; I never realised that this song is a remembrance of things past: "T'is seven long years since last I saw you"; "I long to see you"; etc. Thanks.

[@naapalm82]

Riverboat man, yes. Shenandoah valley, no. The seven years refers to the indentured servitude of the singer. Shenandoah is the name of the Native American woman he pines for. He works on the Missouri River.

[@fatheqbraeuwn]

If this doesn't give you chills... nothing will

[@KurtAlfemberg]

Home sweet home...

[@michaelsmith2341]

I recall that was the song used at the end of his funeral and the film..

[@Emper0rH0rde]

James Stewart's funeral?

[@michaelsmith2341]

nixons

[@l3mg]

This song is a giant euphemism.

[@vickysifuentes97]

chills ❤ the alto part xoxoxo

[@LampLight199]

The origin of the name Shenandoah is much debated. One theory holds that Shenandoah received its name from an Indian word meaning "sprucy stream" or "river flowing alongside high hills and mountains." Another origin theory is that the town was named after the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. The Virginia valley in turn took its name from the Indian word meaning "daughter of the skies."

[@gund2281]

@MrMickmonk you should listen to Chanticleer's version too. It will also give you goosebumps. This song is really pretty tough to mess up. It's just inherently beautiful

[@nandc2009]

Beautiful. Can anybody suggest anything similar to give further happiness?

[@drex23100]

Oliver Stone's Nixon brought me here.

[@stacyk1997]

Heartbreaking

[@abbycross90210]

Those tenors are INCREDIBLE. The boys choir is frequently flat. But at least the college boys are amazing.

[@esmereldamarterelli]

Sounds like God's choir, too. Lovely.

[@shandrycartwright710]

Shenandoah Valley speaks....

[@Moribus_Artibus]

Learned this song after reading Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece, "Mourning becomes Electra"

[@jimdecamp7204]

The music is wonderful but the photography does not do justice to the heart-achingly transcendent natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. I don't know if photographs can.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Jim DeCamp I've been to the Shenandoah Valley. Trust me, they don't.

[@jimdecamp7204]

+Emper0rH0rde Me too. Of course, in the original version of this song, Shenandoah is an Indian chief on the west side of the Missouri, whose daughter the speaker, a white trapper, is wooing. Shenandoah does not allow her to marry him. Song was popular among French and British trappers on the Shenandoah in the early 19th Century. Arlo Guthrie's rendition is closer to the original.

[@notestinerobert]

+Jim DeCamp So well put.

[@PTCello]

the melody in the second phrase doesn't ascend, which is what I'm used to(and prefer) but this is gorgeous singing... the human voice is the finest of all instruments.

[@trussell608]

This is a very nice version of this song, but the rolled r's seem a bit out of place for a traditional Americana piece?

[@trp8155]

It's because it's a British choir singing it. This choir doesn't typically sing this sort of music.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

I'm fine with it. I actually rather like the British flavoring, as this is a British choir.

[@liberavieve]

Just gorgeous. Do you happen to have any of the other folk songs from this album ("Early One Morning") available?

[@kimberlylaineclark7846]

I went to see it myself and its so much more beautiful in person not saying that this is bad

[@Nonie46]

The song reminds of the Battle of Shenandoah.

[@magentachaos9080]

Same here!

[@muzicmadnezz]

@ninjatenor17 sorry i accidentally clicked the vote down it is a good piece indeed

[@glennpettinato1408]

I always thought that if the opposing armies of the Civil War in northern Virginia heard this song performed in this manner that the war would have ended then.

[@ronaldcammarata3422]

If 600,000 dead soldiers didn't stop the war I don't think a song would have much affect.

[@millenniumf1138]

@Pandanights So's mine, though I'm a baritone so I've got it easy. :)

[@guywhodoesstuff3314]

I actually played this in my honor band

[@pvtrichter88]

Not an easy task ! hope you continue to pursue music as i struggle as well but in a good way!! I DOES STUFF as well ENJOY BRUV!

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

This is my favorite arrangement of "Shenandoah". Anyone know who did this arrangement so I can find more versions of it?

[@leeturpin8919]

Isaiah Williams it was written by Jim Erb. He taught at the University of Richmond and I was blessed to study under him. If you dm me, I can mail you a copy of the arrangement.

[@hidinginyourcloset]

Well, tike for the SVMS choir to sing this.

[@MikeTenor714]

Can anyone tell me which arrangement this is? Its so beautiful and I wanna buy it!

[@leeturpin8919]

MichaelMoralesTenor Jim Erb arranged in the early 70’s. He taught at the University of Richmond and I was lucky enough to study under him.

[@PhazonX]

@fatheqbraeuwn When David Heard will.