"The Vagabond" by Vaughan Williams [Justin Little, baritone]

[@TalesGrimm]

I always loved this song, but the character he brought to it gave the song an entirely new dimension. Absolutely magnificent!

[@CSUUCA]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for listening!

[@choirfandomcookingrantsand496]

University Center for the Arts, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, University Art Museum the young man who is singing has the makings to be in my high school varsity mixed honors choir bravo to him

[@SVSUGuy1987]

I sang this for my college entrance piece and your version superceded anything I could ever do, my jaw is still on the floor! Wonderfully done sir!

[@gamemusicswaps4821]

Lyrics! Give to me the life I love Let the lave go by me Give the jolly heaven above And the byway nigh me Bed in the bush with stars to see Bread I dip in the river- There’s the life for a man like me There’s the life for ever Let the blow fall soon or late Let what will be o’er me; Give the face of earth around And the road before me Wealth I seek not, hope nor love Nor a friend to know me; All I seek, the heaven above And the road below me Or let autumn fall on me Where afield I linger Silencing the bird on tree Biting the blue finger White as meal the frosty field- Warm the fireside haven- Not to autumn will I yield Not to winter even!

[@jimjames1987]

Excellent portrayal, and what a voice. He really brings the character to life. I sang this for my A-Level Music practical exam, and it holds a special place for me, I'm so glad I found this performance.

[@ulcmaster]

I can’t stop watching this! I’m a freshman in high school and could only dream to put so much character in my voice like this guy does. Seriously well done. I hope that I could do this well if I ever preform this piece.

[@5610winston]

I'm having trouble describing my reaction to this outstanding performance. the superlatives I know would be faint praise.

[@CSUUCA]

Thank you!

[@vincentramlot6828]

Gorgeous! Expressive and interior at the same time, you are a magnificent storyteller ... and your voice is captivating.

[@davphi6103]

A fine voice.

[@MOZ1175]

Blown away, awesome performance!!! keep going...

[@nickyescott8777]

Fantastic. He had me frightened for him ... The Vagabond will be dead in a ditch at 40, and he knows it.

[@AnnaMusicConcerts]

This is the best version I've heard. Talented and skilled expression of the character. Thank you!

[@Michael-mh4vr]

Listen to Thomas Allen

[@luistrevino6229]

Wow !!! This is what I always expected this number to sound like. Very enjoyable and a great performance. And kind regards for the pianist

[@CSUUCA]

Thank you for your kind comment. And yes, collaborative pianists all over the world are working so hard!

[@christorabie643]

Had my hair standing up! Absolutely perfect

[@madisonjuneau3763]

this is absolutely amazing!!!

[@CSUUCA]

Madison, thank you so much for listening to the video and for your feedback!

[@SALLYKrykant]

This brought back memories of my 11 year old self being stirred by this dramatic song in music at grammar school -

[@CSUUCA]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@TavionBroom]

I am using this song for my solo for TMEA "Wish me luck"

[@tomasbeltran04050]

today is the first time I hear this, when searching for "baritone": Beautiful

[@timrogus1781]

Superb performance. Thank you.

[@yznalnoing1]

Wow!!! Amazing voice!

[@cordon7471]

Amazing deep voice

[@Michael-mh4vr]

It's a very light tenorish baritone

[@RussellMcCabe]

1:35 just time stamping myself for practice :)

[@orchidorio]

Well done, sir. Well done !

[@couldrey47]

Thank you. Excellent.

[@belcanto33rg]

Magnificent!!

[@stephenbuck2615]

Very nice!!

[@bryanransom9845]

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VicenteMReyes-vs9nh]

Nice voice quality.

[@かず-i5q]

sehr tolle stimme! very nice "i" position.Super!

[@thomasrichard9358]

Why is this in Bb min instead of the standard baritone C? Would be well within this young man's range from the sound of it, the lowered key makes the climactic parts sound less climactic.

[@CSUUCA]

Hi Thomas - this performance took place in 2014, so I don't know the reason behind that decision but thanks for listening!

[@jezamania]

Like many pieces of music such as Ombra mai fu, Caro mio ben and Panis Angelicus, it is sung in different keys for different voice types.

[@brentg3707]

terrific

[@jerohamortega7543]

Anyone know the key he’s singing in?

[@DanielSanchez-cx9is]

Bb minor, a whole step down from the original key.

[@ethanabodeely2196]

i am commenting to remember this

[@kruziikedits5223]

im doing this song for contest but in tenor 1

[@FinianBlaxhall]

thanks i sang this for an assessment

[@jahman514]

What key was this transposed to?

[@CSUUCA]

Hi Jah. I'm sorry but I don't have that information. Justin graduated and his professor at the time no longer works at CSU. Best!

[@evansecrist5013]

Bflat minor

[@luke-fh9gf]

@@evansecrist5013 lmao noice

[@gypsyassassin2004]

B-flat minor ... original key is C Minor.

[@bassmanxan3544]

I should have a score in your key, it's much easier for me as I'm a bass/baritone (probably) that is closer to the bass side of things and would probably benefit from this being lowered for the time being as I haven't quite found the right technique for my high range, anything above high D sounds eh out of my voice

[@madelynplitzuweit9720]

I am currently writing a paper for my voice lesson, and I was just wondering what year he was at the time? If you do not have this information, that is alright.

[@somerandomguy4112]

I have to sing this and I’m only a freshman in high school

[@CSUUCA]

You can do it!

[@somerandomguy4112]

I got state

[@CSUUCA]

@@somerandomguy4112 Wow, that's incredible! And thank you for taking the time to let us know. I hope you have an amazing experience!

[@FamilyBuser]

It's the best. Good luck, I hope you did well. That book is my favorite.

[@hinrich1962]

bravo

[@alcdawg792]

Im a baritone lmao and hes way lower More like bass 2

[@matthieulelievre469]

Justin Little high ;)

[@boundary2580]

The songs is just in a different key. I’d call him a baritone still, as he only goes down to the A.

[@akcomic4202]

1:30

[@FamilyBuser]

Really great, but the tempo was was a touch too fast for me, and I think the tempo needs to be a bit more fluid.

[@ojaschaudhary9240]

He sounds much more like a base

[@gypsyassassin2004]

He's likely a bass-baritone, as the rendition he sang was a whole-step lower than the original that I sang in college.

[@glb289]

I'm all for great diction but am not a fan of "chewing the words."

[@maheeromran5178]

Excellent remake of f voice

[@aaronbrown8377]

Reminds me of the Batman theme.

[@ariekil4516]

K

[@tristancouloumy]

Too bad it's not the original key

[@nimbusshooter]

Why is that bad?

[@gypsyassassin2004]

Different voice-type, different key.

[@RobotMillionaire]

Sko buffs

[@tedbadger9905]

The voice is too polished for this piece! lovely voice but not for this song!