Smile (a cappella)

Charles Chaplin was a genius. Wonderful rendition. I wish you all "just smile", always.

[@sherryyancey279]

I have listened to this Wonderful quartet many times singing “Smile”. This group’s tight harmony with it’s superb message deeply touches my heart & spirit. I have posted it several times also so it can inspire many others. Thank you for sharing~~~such a marvelous experience!

[@gabrielazevedomoura9085]

This song makes me sad in a happy way

[@womanhoodisnotacostume7648]

I feel you.

[@ronlarson3479]

Last August, 2019, I became a widower after 53 years of marriage. As a chorus and quartet singer, I know what it takes to produce such beautifully balanced sound and yours is among the best I have ever heard. It reminds me that until my beloved wife and I meet again, one of the best ways to meet the challenges of living alone for the first time in my life is just to smile often and move on, one foot ahead of the other! I would love to hear more songs by your great group!

[@denisallenlax2801]

I am a Barbershop nutcase and live for 4 part harmony . The mix of male and female voices is fantastic. The facial expressions and performance are world class. Spirit of Harmony Barbershop Chorus

[@tomboy2980]

I don't know if you will ever see this, Ben Bram, but I have an immense thanks to give you. My high school a capella choir worked on singing this arrangement for our big state competition in the 2019-20 school year, and some of the most transcendent musical experiences I've ever had were rehearsing this song with my friends and teacher I loved, us all being collectively brought to tears as we sang. We never did get to show off our 6 months of work at the competition because of covid, and now this song is something of a mourning melody to me. It reminds me to smile even though the things I loved are now passed, like our competition, and my choir group going in different directions after that school year ended. And now I find myself coming back to this song years later, after my 15 year old cat passed away a few days ago. You and your fellow performer's incredible talent would make anyone emotional without the nostalgic tint I have, so needless to say, this song has gotten me through a lot, for a long time. Thank you. ❤

[@morganmurphy5800]

I've had an extremely saddening day today and I'm glad that you arranged this. It really made my day better. Thank you.

[@Blackwhips445]

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[@edwardmax9147]

i wish you all the best

[@CherryCloverBlossom]

Praying for you ❤️

[@macalif001]

Beautiful. Charley Chaplin would be proud.

[@dawnhutchins11]

The intermingling of alto and tenor lines are pure brilliant. So easy to ignore the middle parts and the intricacies involved in making up the full chords. Excellent arrangement!

[@robertosion6099]

One of the most beautiful vocal arranging I ever heard in my life! God bless Carlito's soul, all the love in the world and these wonderful young singers and their arranger! Roberto Sion, Brasil

[@seyernob]

I can just see Charlie giggle in disbelief seeing how his song could sound so beautiful through the magic of human voices in harmony. Hard work pays off magnificently. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@petermutton8046]

It's the words which really make this song and they weren't written by Chaplin. Geoffrey Parsons was the lyricist. They'll both be smiling.

[@landersax]

*Hi I'm from Brazil. Where is the thousand likes button?*

[@yosua1671]

My childhood was not that happy. I was not confident of myself and my family who lost the dad's figure. My single mom kept saying to me: Never complain. Be happy for what you have, not for things we don.t have. Smile. Just smile to make people happy. Every time I hear this song, I cannot help crying, remembering my mom who just passed away this year.

[@bogofusion]

In San Francisco with fire ravaged skies from hundreds of separate burns. This song really uplifted me on contact. Thanks for a much appreciated uplift.

[@AprilLaManzana]

I get a bass solo! Chamber choir never gives me a solo, but vocal jazz prevails!

[@Sylvanoskovich]

Fantastic arrangement. Harmonic discoveries to die for. I cried. Thank you so much.

[@1942Grampz]

Absolutely mind-blowing harmony, timing arrangement and composition. This is medicine to lift the weight of covid 19 from anyone listening. The hairs stand up on my neck!!!

[@lawrencekeesler7369]

Perfect tuning in a difficult but superb arrangement! Absolutely lovely!

[@rietakiguchi2672]

４人のハーモーニーが美し過ぎて…心がじんわり温かくなりました。ありがとう！

[@anirudhsbhargav257]

This makes me cry and smile at the same time Remembering my grandpa and missing him a lot ..now more than ever I wish all the people listening to this beautiful masterpiece... a very very happy life ahead ❣️ Keep smiling :')

[@dvdbeattie]

Ben Bram does love to arrange in 5 part harmony... (Pentatonix, etc.) As an arranger myself, I have to say I love it too. 5 part harmony is the best! There are chords you can do with 5 parts (including but not limited to 9th chords) that you just can't with a quartet! (Most of the song was in 4 parts though.) Truly a great arranger and a great arrangement. :) Loved the rich chords, and also the attention to guiding us through the challenging lyrics of the song, simultaneously sad and upbeat, with an appropriately serious, but also ringing and joyful arrangement. Thanks, Ben Bram.

[@kueri440]

whenver I feel sad I come here to listen this amazing song for me to release myself.

[@barbarabloise3336]

I keep this arrangement as a treasure and from time to time, I listen to it. Thank you

[@kerriefraser6272]

I teach music at an elementary school and this song features two of our important vocabulary words: quartet and a cappella. All of my students have watched this. They have been absolutely mesmerized by the sublime vocals, the expressive facial expressions, and the lush harmonies. Thank you so much! They do wonder why the tenor doesn't take a turn singing the "main part". haha It's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@jackiejames3603]

Listen to Voctave Acapella that is heaven sent. There is nothing more lovely than the instrument of the human voice. God given talent

[@andgo100]

As a tenor, I also wonder why we don't get to sing the "main part." : )

[@michaeltutty1540]

@@andgo100 Listen to Pentatonix. Mitch Grassi is a contra-tenor and he does sing the lead at times.

[@andgo100]

@@michaeltutty1540 I've listened to Pentatonix's "Run to You," where a tenor melody is present much of the time. Often times in choral settings, though, tenors don't get much more than harmonies, sound effects, oohs, and ahs..

[@andgo100]

And my comment was primarily focused on this piece, specifically, and was supposed to be taken lightly, as shown by the smile (no pun intended) I put at the end of said comment.

[@Jessica_Jones]

This gave me chills multiple times. Those chords, man. Also, most important for me is the heart behind it; there is a warmth here that moves people beyond just getting to listen to a perfect blend. Thank you for bringing both!!

[@dawnhutchins11]

I totally agree! The intricacies between the alto and tenor intermingling are easy to ignore. They played up those tight chords and did so seamlessly.

[@mostguitarswins]

Exquisite music like this makes the world a better place 💖👏👏👏👏

[@dawnhutchins11]

I return to this version every time I visit my brother at the military cemetery. I sang it to him at his graveside. You guys do such an amazing and inspiring job. Please collaborate some more. Love you all!

[@luisrobles2433]

Forgot to mention; beautiful vocal arrangement. The voice is the first instrument given to us by God himself. Bravo!!! 😷😷😷😷

[@liamhamm]

This gave me the chills oh my goodness 1:47 the chord progression is so amazing.

[@raulocasio9168]

Wow, what an exceptional brilliant rendition of SMILE!!! Charlie Chaplin is Smiling!

[@LurkingMarsupial]

I love this arrangement and performance. It seems to me that, unlike some other versions of this song, this one carries a quite serious empathy with the times of sadness - it is not just a blithe or superficial "be happy because everything is fine". So I give thanks, for this beautiful arrangement, and beautiful performance :-)

[@petermutton8046]

Great comment. The words were written by Geoffrey Parsons who was gay. It seems to me that maybe the story behind the lyrics was his own sadness of being unable show public affection for the love of his life. I also think it is just perfect for a funeral. It is just such a sublime interpretation.

[@lethargogpeterson4083]

@LurkinMarsupial, I agree on the importance of empathy for a song like this. I think the sweet, sad melody (Charlie Chaplin's, correct?) really helps there, as opposed to a different song like "When you're smiling...the whole world smiles with you."

[@1942Grampz]

I still listen to this version of smile by these incredible singers and arrangers that I still get goosebumps from so much talent every time I hear it...

[@renahelms-park2675]

Today 1 year, 113 days, 11 hours, 56 minutes, and 41 seconds after that awful day, this song still brings a tear (actually many) to my eye.

[@joeysarmiento1925]

🇵🇭

[@あきちゃん-e6m]

それぞれのパートにフレーズがあり、バッハのニ声などの技法を想い描くことができる。本物が少ない中でこれぞアカペラ。私を満足させてくれました。譜面を作成した過程か素晴らしいと思いました。

[@lauravalle4109]

Full of goose bumps!!! You guys are wonderful!!! Mind blowing harmony, voices, expression...superb!

[@mostguitarswins]

This is great as is the arrangement of America The Beautiful. Make more please 💓👏👏👏👏

[@Graw1973]

I'm in love with this version of Smile, it's the most beautiful I've ever heard. Beautiful arrangement, beautiful and clear voices. I never tire of listening to it again and again.

[@adolfogarcia9677]

Outstanding harmony ❤👏🏻👌🌹

[@jettastarreveld6922]

Wonderful!! Very nice arrangement Ben - beautiful voices - gives me a BIG smile ;-)

[@margotschell9381]

My choir teacher showed my class this song months ago and i still come back to listen to this beautiful arrangement

[@alfredretana6987]

Wow...fantastic voices...beautiful arrangement...thank you.

[@ecuhus]

I get an electric shock of goosebumps whenever India starts her verse. Good job, all!

[@Vykamusic]

The arrangement, your voices and how pure you guys sing...just amazing!

[@brendastuart194]

I echo the other comments, and want to add how much I appreciate the fact that the singers kept their eyes open, made eye contact and facial expressions! Too many singers so g with eyes closed most or all of the time.

[@stanarmstrong1020]

Beautiful blending of voices. So soothing!

[@johnbluehouse4991]

always wanted to master singing those tight harmonies like you have... fantastic job... love it

[@jcoach7212]

Ben Bram this is the dopest thing I've ever heard. I like to think of myself of a pretty crafty vocal arranger and it took me well over an hour to pick out the vocals. The Alto part is freaking ridiculous and she has one of the best blends I've ever heard. I got to give it to you man this is genius.

[@brigettebennett7690]

So Beautiful, Thanks BEN & the other great voices. You've boosted my spirit on this Friday morning.

[@iank9099]

Quite possibly the best thing on the internet

[@MrMsMrs082011]

This is the prettiest version of 'Smile' I've ever heard. It is now my favorite and I've shared it with everyone! Thank you!

[@pilartoms1813]

❤️ beautiful rendition ❤️ of a classic song Thank you 🙌🥰

[@iandavis1355]

One of the most beautiful songs in the English language, sung in one of the most beautiful of renditions. Very moving, very beautiful . . . thank you. (Charlie would smile too.)

[@iandavis1355]

And I've likely listened to this a dozen or more times. Stunning every time I listen. My number one pick me up song.

[@fluteguitarbass]

Very nice “thick track” production ...kudos to the engineers and, of course, the singers.

[@geekdetails]

This was my song I listened to as I watched my dad die and I appreciate your arrangement. It made us smile. 🌧😭

[@kevinvester7328]

I am so moved by this wonderful arrangement of Charlie Chaplin's composition. The voices are perfectly harmonized. We need more of this to create a world, that uplifts spirits, and becomes one in harmony with itself. Thank you. You guys rocked that.

[@acapellacious]

Just sang this arrangement at my dad's memorial. Thank you for this.

[@3NateG]

Absolutely love this video. I circle back to it at least once or twice a year

[@nen_gravestnes6445]

I smiled with this beautiful sound❤😃

[@nen_gravestnes6445]

And Ben Bram I didn't know that you sing, u guys are really good

[@okonh0wp]

Ben Bram was in a prestigious music program at USC where he met Scott Hoying. He was, by that point, a producer at the Sing Off which is what made it fairly easy for Hoying to audition his 3 friends in the Pentatonix.

[@nen_gravestnes6445]

okonh0wp Thank you for the info😊👌

[@okonh0wp]

I think if you look up SoCal Vocals on KZbin circa around 2010-2011 you can see the two singing together int he same a capella group

[@georgeyounts9391]

Nicely done. Your sound/rendition plus the classical lyrics and tune are very affecting. Thank you and kudos!

[@cmaitre2]

Fantastiquement beau ! Quels arrangements, quels accords suptils, et quelle interprétation sublime. Bravo et merci.

[@royalvulture]

I've watched/listened to this hundreds of times now . . . I never get tired of it . . . the same way I never get tired of "Satisfaction", by the Rolling Stones . . . of "It Happened One Night", w/ Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert . . . of pepperoni pizza . . . never . . .

[@AssetInvesting]

The singer standing next to Ben has the most melodic voice, so gorgeous and beautiful. And the overall sound was so rich, so blended, and delicious to hear.

[@amymoore8140]

A beautifully arranged song written during a time of extreme suffering. All I do is cry during this song. LIfe doesn't become worthwhile if you just fake a smile. The sorrow in its harmonies are anything but uplifting.

[@Rednaxela137]

Beautiful balanced voices! The bass is my fav

[@michaelhenchman]

Tears to my eyes. So harmonically rich... lovely arrangement. Made me nostalgic for my early choral days in high school, singing 4 and 5 part harmonies. Thank you, thank you!!! So awesome.

[@frankb1]

There is so much to like about this video, but to me the arrangement stands out. It is truly exceptional.

[@prosapiaful]

Creo que es el mejor arreglo que he escuchado de esta canción

[@ronjames-music]

That was amazing! I'm absolutely blown away by this genius arrangement.

[@LauraKirstenMusic]

Listened to this song about 20 times now and it still makes me smile. Such a beautiful arrangement and amazingly talented singers!

[@alexcouture8312]

Sight read this in arrangement in my choir today. Beautiful piece especially after all of the political stuff that's been going on recently. Nice to have music like this as an escape.

[@kaypeeler8607]

where can I get a copy of the music?

[@chuckkirkpatrick6712]

Where can I get the vocal chart for this. Would love to study it....

[@Voicedude]

ditto

[@wanderingmonkvinyl]

In the description. You can download the track as well as the sheet music.

[@ChrisSunfield]

This is so glorious. One of my favourite songs, done better than I've heard it.

[@polskib585]

OMG😁 Thank you. It`s beautiful 😍

[@1Joren]

Still coming back to this to cheer myself up. Hoping for a better 2021, but if not, I'll remember to just smile.

[@MothusiDlamini]

That alto and tenor are doing majestic things

[@joselicedarochaleal9066]

Hello from Brazil!!! Wonderful 🤩I want to see more videos like this.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@doxy]

Beautiful. Thanks!

[@alanwebb9438]

Soprano was particularly superb.. timing and emotion (breaking) was spot on.

[@PaulOfTheNorth]

Wow, that's just gorgeous! And a good message to put out there on this particularly depressing day.

[@nicobenade6845]

This is very very good and I appreciate your Jazz so much. Smoooooooth baby!

[@southernyoungliving]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@evej1209]

A friend shared this video to me in fb..and it just blew my mind. The harmony and vocal arrangement, the voices, everything was just perfect! It lifted my spirit! Great timing in these uncertain times. Been playing it over and over. Thank you Ben Bram and your talented friends.

[@AvigayilBatkhan]

Beautiful

[@emilyb.cooper6698]

abby batkhan in I'm

[@Upalazyriver]

My funeral is going to be all my favorite songs. Trying to decide which would be my favorite of all time and the last song played has been a challenge. Meditation by Thais has been my choice for year because the music embodies the highs and lows life. However, this arrangement has enlightened both my heart and spirit that no matter what life tjrows at you, just smile. That's the message I hope to leave. Thank you all for an uplifting arrangement and soothing harmonies.

[@OmniphonProductions]

I woke up with this song stuck in my head two days ago, and I've been continually "afflicted" with it ever since. Unable to get it out of my head, I've listened to over a dozen versions on KZbin, and this just made my Top 3...ranking right up there with Judy Garland and Tony Bennett! By the way, that Add 9 chord at the end...(A) absolutely no better way to finish a song, and (B) y'all sounded like Take 6 (which ain't easy with only four). As I listen to it again...and again...I'm also struck by some of those large, _clean_ jumps in the bass line. Nicely executed!

[@alcon2546]

Es la armonia mas perfecta que he escuchado..

[@breannalewandowski1223]

This is so unbelievably beautiful!

[@carmeniapichella690]

BRAVO J'ADORE ET QUELLE DECOUVERTE BRAVO BRAVO ET ENCORE BRAVO

[@yagoluis26]

Smile, though your heart is aching Smile, even though it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky You'll get by If you smile Through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the Sun come shining through, for you Light, up your face with gladness Hide, every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you'll just smile That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you'll just smile Sorria, embora seu coração esteja doendo Sorria, mesmo que ele esteja partido Quando houverem nuvens no céu Você conseguirá Se você sorrir Com seu medo e tristeza Sorria e talvez amanhã Você verá o sol brilhando, para você Ilumine seu rosto com alegria Esconda qualquer traço de tristeza Embora uma lágrima possa estar tão próxima Esse é o tempo que você tem que continuar tentando Sorria, o que adianta chorar? Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena Se você apenas sorrir Este é o momento que você tem que continuar tentando Sorria, de que adianta chorar? Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena Se você apenas sorrir

[@miraldocerqueira8198]

Thenk tou Very much👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@aydintapaydin]

Till 1974 listening only amasing acapella groups,when all of you were not born yet, also loved you so much, you passed a very difficult level. , balance,,,, love to all

[@kailanakamura7211]

The perfect harmony of your voices literally made me need to gasp for breath TuT)

[@skwergs]

As I’m listening to this remarkably gorgeous performance and arrangement of this classic tune by these fantastically talented singers... I notice that there are 59 thumbs down for this video. Some people just love to watch the World burn. Shame of you. For every one of the negatives I inject a million positives.

[@MalhaarOfficial]

What an amazing arrangement 😍😍 The dessonant and suspended chords are giving such feels ... Very inspiring to newbies like us .. Looking forward to more such videos @Ben Bram 🙌🏻😀

[@tomearly111]

It's 4 years later and where has this talented quartet gone? I think I have only found 2 songs from them here.

[@Xynne_nexelle]

Kenton chen from sing off? Amazing rendition, wonderful arrangement. Gonna share this to everyone on fb.

[@stanarmstrong1020]

Really good blending to a song with a message. SMILE!

[@lovejs2]

I want to listen with my daughter

[@MarcosVinicius-bn2vo]

So beautiful! Made me cry.

[@Kat.k8268]

feel like the tenor is so underappreciated for this piece literally doing all the nasty work and only gets that nice suspension at the end lmao

[@williambeck6364]

'That tenor' is the amazingly talented Kenton Chen. He's a star in his own right, so it was nice to see him laid back and part of a group. Search KZbin'Kenton Chen.'

[@sinfonian2013]

He's singing the 9th! Awesome.

[@OmniphonProductions]

@@sinfonian2013 Is there any better finishing chord than the Major 9?

[@pbj4toast]

His work was awesome. Spot on.

[@dawnhutchins11]

His part is probably the most intricate and difficult to do in this arrangement. He has the most dissonance and such amazing intermingling with the alto notes. Pure brilliance!

[@linnybug719]

Absolutely gorgeous...PERIOD!

[@yasmingabriel1905]

Ben Bram you sing I didn't know that BTW its really good :)

[@okolekahuna3862]

Yup, this made me smile. Very nice.