The Nearness Of You - Highline

[@acapellacious]

I've been involved in acappella for decades, and this is one of the best arrangements I've ever heard -- ever.

[@johndavies8956]

I'm blown away. Lost for words. That song was written the year I was born. Eighty four years later this group makes we want to live another eighty four years when there are groups like this bringing the songs of my youth back to life. God bless you guys and gals.

[@lillolf3758]

I absolutely agree. Their voices are like fine-tuned instruments in concert!

[@RilouRilou]

Yeah ! Eighty more years, Two more World Wars, another financial crisis, and the climate mess.

[@venchee4906]

Can you believe that talent like this exists and is unknown to the masses? This group should be doing super bowl national anthems.

[@dianewentz9400]

Well, it's not completely unknown. And, let's face it ... "the masses" generally don't have discerning tastes, which this group definitely requires. That said, it would be good, particularly for the members of the group, if more people were aware of how infinitely good they are.

[@jimbailey3457]

One of the tightest jazz vocals I've ever heard. Wonderful arrangement , Jared.

[@tobystarbuck3546]

Absolutely world class.

[@OldGrowthRedwood]

WOW, JUST WOW!

[@scottalberti6697]

I know this comment will probably get buried, but I just wanted to let yall know that you just made my night. I've smiled unlike I have in a long while

[@clarewitcomb6918]

Hey, cdmjazz. It isn’t often you read about the 4Freshman and the HiLo’s. I just turned 90, so that means I was a jazz a cappella fan way back when. I even sang in a quartet while at Washington University back in the early 50’s in a competition which for years was barber shop renditions. We won it two years running with 4Freshman songs. I have loved jazz for most of my life which means I was listening to the big bands, especially Basie. Love Manhattan Transfer. Now I listen to Pentatonix, Quad and now these guys. A cappella is alive and well!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelow-yong7908]

A cappella !!!! This is the true way to sing a great ballad !!! Fantastic job you guys !!! Wonderful harmony !!!!!

[@maxm745]

The bridge in this four years later still just instantly brings tears to my eyes. Music is so powerful, and you guys exhibit that power well. Love the dissonance coming out of the bridge into the final section of the tune

[@TheKevinKitchen]

Simply exquisite and flawless. Makes me cry and smile in equal measure. Congrats and thank you.

[@reubenlaurente6619]

BRAVII!!!!! WHOOOHHHH

[@lyricgirl45]

So beautiful❤

[@AllenPMinton]

What a delightful surprise to happen across your channel while randomly surfing KZbin music. Outstanding!

[@roddrodriguez6990]

now my favorite vocal ensemble group

[@bhodgesnyc]

Just gorgeous. Great song to start with, in an incisive arrangement, and done with precision by five superb singers.

[@darrendirk6805]

One of my all-time favorite songs - and you do it beautifully! Gorgeous arrangement! So glad to hear vocal jazz doing well in younger lives.

[@melindaleach2735]

Wow! Your blended voices are spectacularly accurate and on note! What a complex arrangement, and how beautifully presented!

[@calvinsutton4405]

Y'all going straight to heaven. If y'all sing this song to God he would cry. 🫶

[@nigelpalmer1]

Another level .. Wow !

[@Jesus248]

Thank You Lord Jesus Christ for music ✝️😭🙏 This is beautiful 🇿🇦

[@triplejazzmusicisall1883]

I'm delighted by discovering this group. This is a gorgeous rendition of a gorgeous classic. Reminds me of The Manhattan Transfer's Nightingale Sang... but with your own unique talents. Magnificent.

[@TabascoRain]

I mean, I've listened to this over and over. It's just ridiculously good. There are so many delectable moments, shadings...Jesus.

[@paeadboard9242]

It does not get any better than this. This is perfection. As good as the King's Singers. Stunning.

[@JonStafford9]

OK, I will admit nothing thrills me more than great acapella, but this group and this song just blows me away. Tears to my eyes and chills up and down my spine. I’m apparently a bit late to the party here, but glad I found the door as I searched out inspiration for my own keyboard arrangement for a vocalist accompaniment. Amazing performance from incredible talent that spills forth from this group.

[@richardstannard3139]

Love the use of cluster chords, and the occasional flatted 7th. What really strikes me, though is the complete understanding of the song.

[@もえたつこ]

One of my favorite songs. Thank you! 💖💖💖

[@lisalchambers1596]

I'm in tears !!!! Makes me think of All of my grand parents!!!

[@jerrypotter941]

You guys are stupendous, a real delight to listen to. Thank you so much for such a delightful presentation !! Out of sight!!!

[@andywalker8064]

Wow... years late to the party, but that was stellar. Bravo!

[@epifanioponcearredondo2144]

Demasiado bello...en todos los sentidos...

[@Covenant-nb3ib]

Claro que si! Eso hizo estremecer a mi corazon.

[@MrRickywallace]

Almost makes one cry!

[@bainesharo]

2024, listening, sound beautifully

[@cathyl1954]

Bravo bravo bravo

[@agriful]

Wow beatifully shocking! Inpressive

[@GustavoRey-oo6zi]

Lovely & Beautiful.

Just...in tears. Thank you

[@scottski51]

Well, THIS... is fairly sublime !

[@waynemaddalenabraziljazz311]

Reminiscent of the fantastic Hi Los. Marvelous!

[@richardpedersen9189]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@LucianoAlaimo]

Such exquisite harmony. No accompaniment needed. Why don’t we get to hear more of this! Gorgeous.

[@neilresnick]

Love this! This was my wife’s and my wedding song 30 years ago. We just celebrated our anniversary and I recorded it for her as a surprise...me and piano accompaniment. Your version is stunning. I absolutely loved it. Thank you for posting it and having such heavenly voices that perfectly blend together. Bravo!!

[@mariajosepenaacuna7806]

Fantástico,no hay nada mas hermoso wue la voz humana,este grupo te sube al cielo.

[@DanielLight]

Glorious.

[@lauralok919]

Either my drink of water is too cold or you guys are sending chills up my spine!! Your sounds move me. Thank you for finding each other and playing together.

[@julierabe3315]

Brings back memories. My marriage theme song.

[@christianlacheze3323]

Some angels sing jazz

[@carlzittrer7502]

It's hardly the "elevator music" of jazz. It's the Schubert, Beethoven, and Ella Fitzgerald of jazz. It's the very essence of jazz, the very essence of music. Whether it's jazz or not jazz, however you want to categorize it, it's world-class magnificent!

[@nonotoriani]

Goose Bumps!!!!!! That was AWESOME!!!!! I.m a big band buff and Love groups of "The Moderates" and others!!! Your close harmonies is spot on!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@mrfudd13]

Oh, that vocal space!

[@carlosgenes1163]

No se puede creer la armonía de estas voces !!!

[@maxm745]

Nonstop chills! So great, the intonation is so on point! Such rich harmony, lush!

[@rhymeswithguitar]

Sublime and powerful!

[@VerissimaProductions]

Just...wow.

[@heidisavoie]

This is the most amazing arrangement!!! And beautifully executed!

[@LINDOODY]

This song has always been a favorite of mine and I’ve heard many artist’s rendition of this over the years but this is by far in a unique class of its own. The vocal arrangement is first class. If I may I would just like you to consider an idea I have for that climatic tag ending you do so flawlessly well. At 3:47 when you guys sustain the word “night”, I think it would have an even more dramatic effect if the female lead singer “waits” a little and render “the nearness of you” rubato style instead of coming in too early. Other than that, Mr Hoagy Carmichael must smiling from ear to ear after listening to you guys perform this classic, historic and beautiful song. Keep up your magnificent work! ☮️🙏🎵🌺

[@donaldodom1778]

Excellent in studio or otherwise!

[@alexpang5054]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@mgmmgm1599]

It is wonderful.

[@mookie747]

Holy cow...that is absolutely enchanting. Never heard anything better in my life.

[@ianindorf6762]

Wow. Very good! I have a Master's in Music and find it so refreshing to discover incredible music and musicians like this!

[@montrealpaddlingandboating6482]

That was sublime! You are the next generation Manhattan Transfer! Can't wait to hear more of your music!

[@cdmjazz]

As a long-time fan of the Freshmen, the HiLos, Singers Unlimited and New York Voices, I am truly impressed! Your intonation and handling of close voicings is impeccable and the diction is marvelous. Hoping to hear more from you. That last chord resolution was amazing! Thank you for your artistry.

[@lemuelpenola5509]

Agree

[@donaldparks6087]

Add Anita Kerr to the list. Beautiful, guys.

[@JosephL-uc4tf]

I love this so very much! 😊❤️

[@sonynha7422]

Wonderful voices! 🎶🎼🎵🌟💯🌟💯🌟💯💎💎💎💎💎😉🙏🇧🇷

[@sandb1867]

I'm floored, choked up. Dazzling singing and arrangement -- just beautiful.

[@williamnemecek6608]

Can’t get enough of your unreal harmony.You are the best of all!

[@robertodetree1049]

Boys and girls, you are great!!!

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

Stunning rendition! Perfection !!

[@mikey3582]

Goosebumps

[@gabrielsiciliano6730]

Hola, impresionante!!!!!!!!! wow

[@synergyscreativecorner8659]

Fantastic!!👍👍

[@rogersnofsky2765]

You guys are fabulous! What a joy to listen to that magnificent harmony. Sooooooo very sweet! Loved it!

[@michaeljsmith3675]

This group is absolutely wonderful to listen to. Great harmony!!

[@lillila6867]

Господи!!! Это какая то сказка! Какая гармония! Сколько труда! Бравооо ребята!!!🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kevinfisher7032]

So I think the very definition of creativity is taking something that everyone has access to (in this case a voice and four friends) and with the application of talent, commitment and time… turn something so mundane into something so magical and astounding. My God you guys are wonderful, off to see if I can find more stuff from Highline! Hoagy would be proud.

[@Khazi_Noveve]

It sucks that I can't like this video more than once!! I want to like it every time I replay it 😭😭🙆🏽‍♀️❤

[@cathyl1954]

Wow wow wow wow fabulous

[@anthonycarbonaro7890]

Absolutely the best…!! Congratulations..🎯

[@maryj7423]

I'm in love ❤

[@lisamaryroberts]

impressed beyond words (and yet i'll type a few ;p) I feel, frankly, genuinely blessed to have found you. Your music will move people. Move people I hope into (as John Cusack said this fall in a live appearance I attended) giving up the political party of republican or democrat, and just being an active, compassionate member of 'party humanity.' Leave resentment, hate, skepticism, sarcasm, judgement and just be in the moment with our fellow citizens of earth and enjoy this life we've been given. Your music will spread good will, please never give up doing what you do!! It will inspire!

[@izuyan7]

Magical!

[@RafaelCarneiromusic]

this is one of the best vocal arrangements that exists!

[@paullemrise7575]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@dirkderose398]

I like how this group is not focused on the camera, but each musician is free to close their eyes or to pan the gaze around to others. Those fluid motions enhance their senses and help them create that feather's edge.

[@bonnesummers1012]

Absolutely wonderful rendition of this great song.

[@TabascoRain]

Jesus that was gorgeous.

[@margaretbrouse9539]

HARMONY IS THE VOICE OF GOD!! Already donated this year.

[@brantcarey2628]

no vibrato forces you to sing on pitch and this group has mastered it

[@MichaelMontague]

Lovely! Too beautiful for words!

[@xixellanga5051]

My GOD!!! Wonderful

[@JoeCandidoGuitar]

Holy s..t! God bless you!

[@philgranito4043]

WOW ! You have it ALL !....Blend, Intonation, Dynamics...& killer arrangement ! You are one of the BEST vocal groups I've ever heard !

[@sbuknox_mabaso]

This arrangement feels like a hug in musical form. 🖤 Jarred my friend, beautiful work

[@MrDarktunes]

Very inspiring ❤

[@conradopaulinoguitar]

yesssssssssssssssssss A magnificent arrangement, exciting and sensitive execution, and technically excellent performance! I loved you guys! Jazzy greetings from São Paulo, Brazil :)

[@AelSihombing]

3:39 goosebumps!!

[@j67089]

A true harmony, i like this, their voice more pure and light

[@songsbyjames]

I'm shook by the voicings on that last verse. This is incredible guys!

[@sheilariffle637]

Unbelievable...

[@Letsmakemusic4]

For real though. Heart skipped a beat.

[@mikikomurdoch5985]

Mesmerizing!!