UNT A Cappella Choir: Jake Runestad - Let My Love Be Heard (2014)

Let My Love Be Heard (2014)..........................Jake Runestad (b. 1986)
UNT A Cappella Choir
Dr. Allen Hightower, conductor
Recorded live November 28th, 2017
Winspear Hall, College of Music
University of North Texas
choral.music.unt.edu

[@nancyshay38]

My past choir teacher is in this and I didn’t realize it until I saw her face. Mrs. Adams Idk if you can see this or not but if you do I hope you know that you have done so much for me and everyone you’ve taught over the years. We love you and will cheer you on and support you through everything. Just know that you helped a lot of kids find their light in the dark or an escape from the chaos that middle school brings. Your Knob Noster family is still here and we miss you! Sincerely, former student, Ryleigh Shay

[@jesshinkle1]

UNT A Cappella Choir continues to be legendary.

[@cck523]

Those TENORS absolutely are the pinnacle of what make that build and sustain EVERYTHING that is gorgeous! 2:26

[@jonathandowning1828]

I love singing bass, but I have to say this is the one song when I wish I was a tenor...

[@cck523]

Jonathan Downing I’m with you on that as a fellow bass 😂 I wouldn’t mind jumping up for that one note!

[@aeknipp7606]

I sang this last year, as a tenor. And was in tears.

[@astridamongtheskies]

I sang this piece just this past fall. This song is an absolute tearjerker and was one of my favorites. I'm also a tenor :^)

[@eugeneclasby518]

Yes to all.

[@tastelesssoperatatouille4396]

@3:09 THOSE TENORS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@randyburks7482]

Exquisite!! All other words fall short.

[@masoomsyed9377]

I performed this song in my senior year of High school. It was actually my last concert ever

[@tomreingold4024]

Don’t stop singing! Find a choir near you. You won’t regret it.

[@motocaleb7508]

My Teacher won’t let us sing level 6 songs 😢

[@jitgreen8366]

We did this my freshman year of college in Florida . That first unison and division always gets me . By the time they reach the first “let my love be heard” , I can’t hold back the tears fam. Truly a beautiful piece. Those tenors are on point like a knife !!! As well as all the other sections! (Tenor 1 here)

[@eastwestwells]

Angels, where you soar Up to God’s own light Take my own lost bird On your hearts tonight; And as grief once more Mounts to heaven and sings Let my love be heard Whispering in your wings

[@eugeneclasby518]

Thanks for the beautiful words.

[@orioncruz]

Esta música é muito significativa para mim... Obrigado por esse momento... Tão belo Coral...Anjos! Magnífica afinação! Aqueceu meu Coração ❤️ Deus abençoe sempre a todos vocês! 🙏 Um grande abraço!🇧🇷

[@jamesbow5916]

Just a STUNNING performance of one of my FAVORITE choral works! Goose bumps!

[@mikehollabaugh]

After hearing your performance of this, I've just become obsessed with this piece. I've since listened to at least 10 other performances/recordings and this is by FAR the best performance of it I have ever heard. This is REALLY something special.

[@mikehollabaugh]

ESPECIALLY the altos and tenors ;)

[@md2rn2np2broadcaster]

@@mikehollabaugh could be a tad slower or a rubato here and there: check the original song as a tribute to their member who died from terrorist attack abroad...

[@earldaniels9115]

Couldn’t agree more. The way they sustain the music, it’s beyond amazing

[@gm52225]

Same!

[@Udovictor22]

Can this piece be written in solfa?

[@boombockz900]

The tenors sent shivers down my spine, my lord above I hope to be in a choir this talented some day!

[@ikeharahana]

I just sang this for the NMEA All State High School Choral Ensemble, and I am absolutely blown away at the performance of this choir. My guest director is one of the most influential people in my life, and introduced this piece and many others to represent life- the journey of a teenagers life. What an amazing thing music can do.

[@skathryn2000]

We sang this on the last few days before the world shut down. My chorale tour to Europe soph year of college. Singing this as everything got so scary gave people at least a little joy (including myself!)

[@sc0tlandthebrave]

Unbelievable. You guys killed it

[@chuckherrold6861]

This a stunning performance of an extraordinary choral work. Words are insufficient to convey how I feel about it.

[@jamesharnish4120]

A reverence for A Cappella singing..........I agree with others that this performance rises to the top!

[@LaurenGray06]

Knowing the story behind this piece makes it so much more impactful. Beautifully done!

[@Justmightbejm]

Never have i been so moved by this piece 😫😫😫😫😫

[@nunyabiznaz833]

Flawless

[@KenWAnderson]

You have reached such a zenith in choral music making - it transports the soul. Thank you! (I have to add ... What an achievement in choral excellence!) SO moving! 😢

[@ozzy0616]

Bravo to choir, conductor and composer. Beautiful.

[@connorrayman6509]

What an amazing song.

[@salzwell25]

This touches my soul♥️

[@sabakes]

Absolutely stunning in every sense

[@herbertnedkailipuahilof.4732]

This song is of divine inspiration when it was written. My family and I just had to say farewell to my golden retriever Savannah (June 2008-July 5, 2019). This song has helped ease the pain. The title says it all, she ALWAYS had a smile on her face, and she was surrounded by her brother and puppies (all fully grown now) so to whoever wrote this thank you, and the choir that sang it, you've brought me peace and closure, so thank you so much🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@oxoelfoxo]

Composer is Jake Runestad (from a poem by Alfred Noyes). Check out Jake's channel, he has other good compositions.

[@drileydriley2814]

Simply. Gorgeous. VERY good job!

[@eastwestwells]

Spectacular.

[@cultofdisbelief]

Astonishingly beautiful. And those tenors ♥️

[@hectortobar8076]

these people need Grammys nowwww!!!

[@kaylaerica16]

Beautiful! Well blended and in tune!! BETTER THAN MY CHOIR :)

[@ameliatrulson4201]

I am singing this in my choir (colorado springs childrens chorale summit ensemble on youtube) and we all love and strive to sing like this choir lol

[@Lynduh47]

A stunning performance and work! Congratulations!

[@theBlackBearrrr]

That cut off on "heard" was SO clean

[@ivanhendr]

Beautiful

[@miyahkaye3997]

Stunning job!

[@froscoe1]

Stunning performance of a gorgeous composition.

[@michaellind5410]

This is a very beautiful song ❤

[@zacharylavender1568]

Lovely!

[@meisharichardson6919]

Absolutely beautiful & flawless is inaccurate to describe how transcending this rendition is ♥️♥️ the story the words the composition....this one evokes all the emotions possible for music to target #zenith

[@eugeneclasby518]

Magnificent!

[@michaelkirby5850]

That tenors though in 3:18 💯

[@sc0tlandthebrave]

I know right. Incredible

[@RobertMacCready]

The strong bass line sets the tone for the rest of the singers. Well done everyone!! Reminds me somewhat of the L.A. Choral Lab, which is another amazing group.

[@brianbowman9127]

Excellent rendition

[@luiginosenzo]

MAGISTRALE👋

[@JohnthePixelizedGuy]

Wow

[@captainkunucky]

They go too fast at parts but they sound so good as a choir that it almost compensates

[@miyahkaye3997]

Yeah, written tempo is quarter note= 54

[@yosandysantos7224]

God Strength USE

[@gmallari1461]

3:18 Tenor1, 😱

[@larryparker6459]

Go tenors Go!!

[@aidanstammen427]

3:14 that’s all I have to say

[@angelitagarciarodriguez1280]

Quiero ll A pronunciación

[@angelitagarciarodriguez1280]

Quiero la letra

[@tastelesssoperatatouille4396]

That high B @3:10 from the Tenors was amazing

[@hc9078]

Unicorn Tacos it’s an A, but it’s still amazing!

[@tastelesssoperatatouille4396]

Heavenly Crimson It’s not an A, it’s a B. I don’t think you’re hearing the right pitch.

[@jackkernan8991]

Unicorn Tacos No, it’s an A. You might have performed this in a different key, but as someone with perfect pitch, I can confidently say that the note is an A.

[@tastelesssoperatatouille4396]

Jack Kernan we’re definitely not talking about the same note. The note you’re talking about is the note that the tenor 2’s are singing. However, the Tenor 1’s are singing a B. And good job on having perfect pitch?

[@jackkernan8991]

@@tastelesssoperatatouille4396 No, the tenor 2's/Baritones sing an E4. I know that certain brass instruments are transposed a whole step, so maybe this is where your blunder is. According to the A 440 Hz musical scale that is commonly accepted by musicians around the world, the note that the tenor 1's sing on the high note is an A4 (440Hz). You can easily check this with a piano while playing the song. If this is not enough evidence, a perusal score, (for this piece) is posted by Jake Runestad (the composer) on issuu.com/jakerunestad/docs/let_my_love_be_heard_by_jake_runest. In measures 44 and 45 you can clearly see that the note on the tenor line is on the line above the top line of the staff. This note is an A4 in the Tenor Voice Clef. This is written in the original key, which also happens to be the key that this particular performance is in. If this isn't enough evidence to convince you otherwise, I will leave you to your delusions.

[@cade_k21]

what language is this in

[@halleaafourguit]

Cade Vlogs english

[@sc0tlandthebrave]

Love brother. It's in the language of love

[@angelitagarciarodriguez1280]

Quiero qu me salga la canción con la letra cantada

[@angelitagarciarodriguez1280]

Quiero ver la letra cantada

[@md2rn2np2broadcaster]

Too fast compared to the original. Recall this is a commemorate tribute to an almost who was killed in a terrorist attack. Milk the emotions

[@OperagirlRach]

Breathtaking