Some Nights - Stellenbosch University Choir

[@ferrous719]

I'm used to hearing this with an American accent. I didn't expect to hear such a strong accent from that large a choir, speaks a lot for their precision

[@zookuki]

Well, it's just an accent as all singers in the choir are multilingual and entirely fluent in English. It's just South African English 😉

[@lekoman]

“Some nights I cool it a drooaw!”

[@piaresquare5424]

@@zookuki yes, he is complementing the unity and precision of the choir be pointing out that you can actually hear their accent

[@lekoman]

@@Vossie_Vorster Me too. :) It's a lovely accent.

[@silversleeper1193]

Some of it is also choir singing techniques. You round your vowels a lot more and change pronunciations just slightly compared to commercial singing.

[@korbanpyke5996]

Props to the drummer holding back and perfectly placing every single hit with perfect volume

[@solarnaut]

BRAVISIMO ! Thanks for you comment ! I confess I did not much think about the drum & drummer until I read your comment. As you seem to say, good on the drummer for beautifully holding up their end WITHOUT trying to make the song all about the DRUMS! B---)

[@judasiscariot5646]

Why is no one talking about the conductor. His energy is so contagious

[@GiovanaSimmer]

Well, he's the heart behind the choir... He sorta IS the choir.

[@lilavangangen]

Agreed. Have worked with him personally - an absolute gem of a human being. Andre van der Merwe ☀️

[@ajwestley2235]

@@GiovanaSimmer Nail on the head right there! We're so blessed to have him!

[@monologtube]

Why don't you talk about it.

[@soundbreakerharms3915]

hes really good and actually really funny in real life

[@thytess]

Usually you do not hear the male voices in a mixed choir. But was really impressed by this choir. It is well balanced between male and female voices, and they fit together. Good work!

[@refilwem7442]

I think Stellenbosch needs to start hosting concerts soon, it'd really be of great honor to watch the choir performing live on stage🥺🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@ikhinelulu1851]

Honestly!

[@phelowmohlakoane103]

Definitely.

[@julioe.ogalde363]

No puedo estar más de acuerdo con este comentario ⬆️

[@radenmahraja1325]

Agree

[@robman7457]

I'm at UCT and would watch every concert of stellenbosch had them

[@mjremy2605]

This choir is one of the best in the world. All these smiling young faces, shining and full of hope, black, white, blonde, dark, men, women singing with one voice in harmony. Wearing necklaces that speak of unity in plurality. The fact that you could bring down the walls of Apartheid, exist peacefully, and produce joyous songs, brings tears to me every time. I love you guys! What a great world this would be if everyone followed this example, sang together and smiled. You are beautiful, every one of you. Your conductor and musical director and orchestra musicians are fine people. The songs are excellent and so well executed. Live forever, choir of Stellenbosch! You are magnificent. Thank you for being the light in darkness. Greetings from California! ❣❣❣

[@ilovemysweeties]

R u on drugs

[@roblucci2366]

Soweto Gospel choir is the best choir in the world

[@mbhekitembe2179]

@@roblucci2366 That's debatable, both choirs are excellent each in their own uniquely different ways.

[@lisaduffy8224]

aye you had to be American, your brought race into it, your all obsessed with race

[@kendrickpreston456]

How do you know what they all identify as I don’t think it’s right to assume their gender and race!!! Please be inclusive❤

[@wyntrefrostfoot2630]

Compliments to the sound engineer (and team if applicable). This came across beautifully like any professional recording. Great choir, great conductor, great choice of song, great recording tech.

[@ChadAmI80]

My thoughts exactly!!! The production crew should be congratulated.

[@99Barnyard]

I have ran sound (non-professionally) for 20 years and to get that was no simple feat. props to them

[@PaarthGuptaYT]

Agreed!

[@ОксанаПолищук-к4ы]

It impressed me greatly thanks a. Lot.

[@TheAnimystro]

lol I was going to compliment the opposite - that strong compression on the whole mix combined with the over-powering bass drum meant that the choir was pumping in and out constantly, very distracting!

[@TheAnswerIs42Marvin]

I wonder what animals would think if they heard a large choir of synchronized humans. Everyone’s voices twining together in harmony, the pure strength of it rumbling in your chest. Would they think they heard something unnatural? Eerie? Beautiful? Angelic even? Would they be hypnotized? Would they be scared? I’ve seen videos of animals listening to instruments. I wonder…

[@rainalystre1877]

Curious if it’s like how us humans feel about wolves howling

[@ashleysii2564]

Hmmm now u got me wondering....i wonder if they would stand listen like how cows do. U know that video of the guy play the Harp and the cows all come and start just stand and listen

[@studmcmuffin8844]

#deep

[@admiral_807]

I really like that idea. But I guess some of the animals will respond like some of the humans.... Some will be absolutely electrified by such incredible sounds and some thinks there are better ones..🤷😟

[@keisi1574]

@@ashleysii2564 It all makes me think of The Jungle by ELO.

[@mtham4171]

These guys are marvelous. Am just wondering what the song "Sound of Silence" will be like with them

[@bonganiarthur8008]

I hope they do it😭😭

[@amberskies1227]

YES that would be so good

[@kaylynn4750]

I bet it’d be pretty quiet. Jk it’d be good 😊

[@williamthomas8459]

The Disturbed version would be amazing!

[@JohnyComeLately]

@@kaylynn4750 🤣😂

[@figomazoje5855]

The smile from the conductor the way he's flowing with the choir, he's lovable

[@pricklypear7516]

The mischievous little smiles on the choir prior to beginning. Just adorable!

[@sabakes]

They sing with such precision. They are the Mercedes Benz of choirs 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@divinepurity3913]

,😂😂😂Eeeeeish 🔥🔥try next time in a Porsche

[@JPurvis10]

@@divinepurity3913 they are amazing but I’ll give the title to West Minster Chorus kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyuaXyFes18bNE

[@pechaa]

I agree. I was surprised by how clear the lyrics came through, even with so many people. So well done!

[@roypratt420]

@@divinepurity3913 I dunno.. working at a used car dealer we send more Porsche's off for repair haha

[@divinepurity3913]

@@roypratt420 😂😂😂😂really now

[@honchopelenio8182]

This isn't a performance, it's an experience.

[@darkerSolstice]

When this song first came out, the original, I was serving in the American military. It became a bit of a personal anthem when I was in. This version adds some joy, some triumph to it that I could have used back then. Thank you all.

[@nandidamor2649]

Good thing you are still here to listen to this version. Welldone.

[@LSF7]

Agree

[@maddalenaferrarini4257]

American military? Wooow And how it went?

[@PuffleFuzz]

Funny enough, the music video is set in the civil war. I haven't seen the video in forever but I still remember it

[@trenae77]

@@nandidamor2649 Best response to the statement ever!

[@user-xy4ff5yp7b]

I love the subtle South African accent which comes through. Incredibly unique and special rendition of this song!

[@HofTheStage]

This is FIRE! Perfect! Well done!

[@joshlawrence5739]

thank you!

[@Pr.DanielRios1844]

I'm from Brazil and I love to listen this choir. You are amazing.

[@jaynova1776]

I was not expecting that. At the first note my jaw dropped. What these guys (especially the conductor) did was absolutely amazing. The average person has no idea how hard it is to get a large group to sound so great, and acapella on top of that. Such precision. All the singers are fantastic, but without the drive and determination of the conductor all that talent would go to waste. What an accomplishment!

[@yslantthai]

This is not acapella

[@jaynova1776]

@@yslantthai I'm guessing you don't know what acapella means.

[@yslantthai]

@@jaynova1776 they had a drum…

[@jaynova1776]

@@yslantthai lol

[@avipatel4184]

@@jaynova1776 bro it was not acapella

[@Darian.C]

As a South African! 🇿🇦 Hearing this piece, sang with the voices of the beautiful South African people, echoing through the local streets of Mzansi that night … Goosebumps, Always. . Okay Stellies … we see you ❤

[@tomasgasparovic879]

Ahoj

[@sphelelengema1980]

Easily the best Choir in SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mirage8981]

Easily the best in the world 😀

[@morairskosana]

Dawg😫😭😭😭🎯

[@sphelelengema1980]

@@morairskosana 🔥I’ve listened over and over

[@jcarlosfig]

Easily the best choir in the world. Opinion of a portuguese fan

[@dkkim1130]

THE WORLD!

[@PCcardboard1354]

The hand coordination when clapping is just purely awesome.

[@rosegreensummer]

I've sung in some choirs, but the finish, precision, balance, accuracy (eg timing), detail - incredible. Ok, back then we didn't have microphones, just echoey church halls (UK - outside = rain), and we were kids. But seriously amazing, addictive. I normally hate 'classic' versions of pop songs, which is what i think this was originally, but i love, will keep & share this

[@Alan-hi9np]

You don't need microphones in churches. Those echoey church halls are usually the best place to sing because of the accoustics

[@AmyAndThePup]

Yeah... I'm really picky about choirs singing pop songs, but this blew me away. Amazingly well done. i miss my high school choir now.

[@cloudgames2284]

Can we just talk about how they ALL nailed the runs EXACTLY- like I didn't hear one run that wasn't exactly like the original song

[@Vanna8484]

I disagree. They did extremely well, and I certainly could do no better. But I think the runs, especially around the 3:05 mark, sounded jumbled and took away from the otherwise flawless precision of the vocals.

[@sandwhich8253]

@@Vanna8484 i think they were mimicking the ironic autotune in that part of the song were they not?

[@skidipap8750]

@@sandwhich8253 jupp, i also think so

[@hannelielohann5111]

As a former chorister, I understand on a visceral level how technically difficult this must have been. Still pulled off with aplomb! Very well done!

[@vuyanidlamini5053]

Very true this so complicating to come with such a cream,,it really straining yooooooò

[@blessing291]

yohhh sooo truuu, i was a former chorister too 😩 misssing these memories and vibes

[@emeldaita3231]

This song is so nostalgic, I and my siblings used to sing it all the time 🖤 and I've only known one other person who knows the song. I am sharing this with him. Thank you Stellenbosch University Choir 🖤🌷

[@jaredwoerner3391]

no clue how I got here but this is a banger

[@andykabira]

You don't know how us Kenyans admire y'all S.African, Just Wow, 🇰🇪

[@Craigdaspike]

❤

[@Muna_413]

I thought they're European or American.

[@pred7949]

❤🇰🇪🇿🇦❤

[@willemswartz2127]

Was an awesome experience singing in this choir! So lucky and blessed to have been able to take part! Will miss all of you! Truly the best choir Ever! Love you USK

[@Ally_jams]

@willem swartz you were part of the percussion team....right??

[@willemswartz2127]

@@Ally_jams yes, I was!

[@EpicMinerNK]

One of my favorites at the moment, good job to you and everyone in the choir

[@exquisite.42]

All of you were amazing!!! Best of luck to you!!

[@MT-kc6rq]

Any relation to Devonecia?

[@Emymagdalena]

I liked how they mimicked the original singer’s vocal cadence via different ranges chiming in at different times

[@dheyes803]

A university choir with so much talent brings me to this. Members are constantly graduating every year and going forth with their futures, yet their voices continue to be one voice. Such understated talent was a joy for me to find. Having been a member of 4 separate choirs, none can compare to you.

[@kwakupoku3719]

And surprising is that majority of them aren't music majors. They come from all disciplines.

[@p_chrch8749]

2:20 drummer guy barely holding back his tears... this interpretation is just amazing!

[@Raaaahhhhbbbie]

In the brief silence before the percussion I thought “how are they gonna do the drums?” And MY GOD THE SYNCRONISED CLAPPING 👏🏼 !!!

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

I sold my soul for this...

[@janschmidt-training6522]

This song. This choir. This atmosphere. - This is the reason why I want to visit South Africa somewhen. And of course: Stellenbosch. Thank you so much! It's magic.

[@chibiktsn3]

This feels like greeting an old friend who has changed a good deal, yet when you get to talking, it's like the years since you last spoke have been minutes. ❤

[@sixtorivera978]

Awesome !

[@solarnaut]

[Chorus] Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luck Some nights, I call it a draw Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off But I still wake up, I still see your ghost Oh, -Lord- , I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh (Oh-ooh-woah) What do I stand for? (Oh-ooh-woah) What do I stand for? Most nights, I don't know anymore [Refrain] Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh [Verse 1] This is it, boys, this is war (Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh) What are we waiting for? (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh) Why don't we break the rules already? I was never one to believe the hype (Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh) Save that for the black and white (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh) Try twice as hard, and I'm half as liked But here they come again to jack my style [Bridge] And that's alright (That's alright)I found a martyr in my bed tonight She stops my bones from wondering Just who I, who, I, who I am Oh, who am I? Mmm, mmm [Chorus] Well, some nights, I wish that this all would end' Cause I could use some friends for a change And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again Some nights, I always win (I always win) But I still wake up, I still see your ghost Oh -Lord- , I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh (Oh-ooh-woah-oh) What do I stand for? (Oh-ooh-woah-oh) What do I stand for? Most nights, I don't know [Bridge] (Oh, come on) So this is it? I sold my soul for this? Washed my hands of that for this? I miss my mom and dad for this? (Oh, come on) No, when I see stars, when I see stars, that's all they are When I hear songs, they sound like a swan So come on, oh, come on, oh, come on Oh, come on [Verse 2] Well, that is it, guys, that is all (Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh) Five minutes in, and I'm bored again (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh) Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands This one is not for the folks at home (Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh) Sorry to leave, Mom, I had to go (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh) Who the fuck wants to die alone All dried up in the desert sun? [Bridge] My heart is breaking for my sister And the con that she called "love" And then I look into my nephew's eyes Man, you wouldn't believe The most amazing things That can come from Some terrible nights [Refrain] Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh [Outro] The other night, you wouldn't believe The dream I just had about you and me I'd called you up, but we both agreed It's for the best you didn't listen It's for the best we get our distance, oh For the best, you didn't listen It's for the best we get our distance, oh

[@colinfreyvogel3014]

Not quite, for some reason they changed “oh lord I’m still not sure” to “Oh I am still not sure”

[@solarnaut]

@@colinfreyvogel3014 thanks, interesting ! I'm supposing you're saying the choir changed the lyrics from the original by dropping the lord ? I can get down with that. B-)

[@MalikaRodriguez-n5e]

@@solarnautwhy take the word lord out of it. It’s a song!!!! Cowards

[@solarnaut]

@@MalikaRodriguez-n5e Thanks to your comment for bringing me back to this handsome song. 2 years after pasting some lyrics to a y/t video, seeing your comment, at first I didn't know what you were on about. NOW, I see ColinFrey pointed out my pasting error, and while (atheistically speaking) I appreciated the chorus' edit, I didn't make the correction. . . which hopefully I have now done. I don't 'know' this song, but it seems one of uncertainty and questioning, so sliding out the affirmation of 'lord' seems, in keeping with the spirit of the song. Many people are not all in on the many wars and miseries pursued 'in the lord's name."

[@Kopernicus67]

A wonderful moment of beauty and order in a chaotic and unsure world. Thanks!

[@awoyemiabisola6094]

Much love from Nigeria ♥️

[@kyomi7879]

the sensory heaven this song and this performance brings me is exquisite

[@ElizabethT45]

I love that each section got a featured part! Shout out to your Altos from a fellow Alto in Michigan USA!

[@ladyredl3210]

Fellow alto here,

[@ElizabethT45]

@@ladyredl3210 if you know, you know :)

[@elliottduffey4240]

One of the best choirs in the world. As a choral singer myself, I can say from experience that the level of collective skill that it takes to create music this beautiful is something that, unfortunately, I'm not sure a non-experienced listen could fathom, but just know, the skill is legendary.

[@nosiphohantana6471]

It's the conductor for me love him

[@invaderstim8804]

I love how in sync everyone was. The parts where everyone claps absolutely floored me

[@maemars9026]

When they started clapping it blew my mind! You guys sound AMAZING!

[@Gacha_potato3123]

are we going to talk about there vowels?!?!? and the harmony and rounds are amazing!!!! im a 6th grade vocal major at BAK and cant wait for our choir to sound like that bye the end of the year. and it must have taken so much practice to keep your hands down and not itch at all the entire time, and the around sound is awsome!

[@divinepurity3913]

Stellenbosch here I come 🇿🇦🇰🇪.The most disciplined and Divine choir I know 💯💯💯🔥.I can't wait 💋

[@incalescent9378]

Stunning, and the visual aspect of the clapping blew me away.

[@jackclark1994]

i think this is the best version I've ever heard of this. IMO this is one of those songs MADE for a choir group.

[@kpodoezekiel108]

Na because of this wey I get goosebumps, all over, all over.

[@webstermorrison5235]

This Nostalgia!!!!! Unmatched...

[@deenightingale8972]

This is just too beautiful!😩❤️✨

[@DinoboySeth]

I can only imagine what this sounded in person. It’s so good!

[@Ebah28]

Omg......just SO awesome❤

[@jamesspencer1529]

Such a neat region of South Africa , the wine and the painted doors

[@VictoriaWhitlock]

Choir goals

[@RetroXRicardo]

As a choir person myself, this makes me miss my choir and attending choir. Such beautiful harmonies and even melodies in their respective parts. I felt so happy to hear the voices together. Brought a sense of joy and motivation. Thank you for this wonderful video! 🌟🌟🌟

[@colleenpedder5715]

Love this song just a little bit more now

[@ripfumeloloyrahmikhari1844]

My favorite choir singing one of my favorite childhood songs. This is so beautiful 😁😁😢 day made

[@NonBada]

Damnnnnnnn now finding this gem 💎

[@reaprendiendosiempre]

Thank you all for the Beauty Another "piece" of it. Love from Uruguay

[@rachelh911]

The conductor is pure 🔆

[@rowangareth3660]

May God bless you'll

[@StevenJQuinlan]

This is phenomenal. You've got yourselves a new subscriber. The harmonies and coordination are absolutely top notch.

[@janrudolph9106]

This is easily one of the best choirs - if not the best choir - I have heard and I would love to see them live one day. Stay strong, stay safe and thank you!

[@ludovickwagala6210]

This is so beautiful. God, where has it been all my life. I love it❤

[@_rogue_]

heute mal auf deutsch ihr seit einer der Welt besten Chöre danke für alle die tollen Songs in schweren Zeiten wie Corona immer wieder beruhigend und wunderschön danke danke danke ❣🥰🌻 auch danke an einer der besten Dirigenten ❣❣

[@cube340]

Masterpiece! Goosebumbs all over ❤

[@robertcloete189]

Absolutely awesome. Really talented choir. Proudly South African

[@KavumaVicent-w4k]

Exceptionally beautiful

[@garrettdodson6110]

God it’s like listening to Nate ruess like a hundred times bigger. He should see this performance!!!

[@JohnKalb-d7k]

Makes me totally speechless, such a beautifully singing choir!

[@helennamupala6636]

This choir is so talented..goosebumps all over..love from Namibia

[@EliasFoxoffical]

hell yeah!!

[@cathyjansevanrensburg9423]

An outstanding choir - all underpinned by the BEST conductor and arranger by far! Well done Andre! You ARE this choir.

[@al-lamty]

Bumping into my favorite song sung like this has never been this rewarding.

[@andrewandsharmilawijesuriy7114]

AMAZING!! In awe of the fact that with a group of young university students who are constantly moving on and out, they are still able to achieve this level of harmony and beautiful blending😍

[@ericbumbles4145]

I have shivers and goosebumps.

[@elenavazquez6574]

You can tell that this choir has been carefully and intentionally directed to fit the vision of the director, and that this has been practiced often. This is very well done and the choir sounds great together.

[@JuancaMarbello]

I like how sounds the choir of the difrents melodies voices

[@JO-kp6lk]

That was beautifully performed. A joy to hear.

[@largemarge1603]

Out-Standing! . I participated in choirs for a half-century. Hats off to the director.

[@Bmax24]

so beautiful

[@michelle.wilkens]

This is so beautiful it made me cry

[@boikoboletsie6733]

this gave me goosebumps 😍 one of my favorite songs

[@jennamoore3457]

The arrangement is outstanding...much love from Kenya

[@sparkiano]

The clarity of the diction is amazing, and the precision it adds to the rhythm is just so energizing.

[@amanda_16]

André loves what he does no doubt 💯

[@michaelbarlow3544]

Thank you for sharing. Goosebumps in all the best ways.

[@volkhardlorenz6901]

another perfect demonstration of my number 1 favorite. All the best at the World Choir Games.

[@nataliescordilis1349]

This is incredible. The conductor is wonderful to watch.

[@gerardslabbert4354]

Soveel energie en musikaliteit. Net 'n vreugde van klank en harmonie en jeug

[@stephenloudon5833]

This choir is awesome....the conductor as well....brilliant performance....keeping their University's name high...love from a Capetonian.

[@Real_Moms_Spaghetti]

This is perhaps the best thing I’ve seen on the internet this year. South Africa is really amazing. Just launched 3 satellites today alone.

[@samanthaz2131]

This slaps so hard. Not sure how I ended up here, but I’m here for it! Hi from Wisconsin! ❤

[@corryhassan2667]

I wish I was a member of this team So thrilling. I've watched this video a thousand times

[@gordonmitchell729]

Excellent production guys. Inspirational 👀🏆❤️

[@dsremingto]

Amazing sound! Don't know how much they can be taught "look happy" but one way or another they sure pulled off joyful spirits!

[@Ebah28]

This is absolutely gorgeous. ❤goosebumps❤those sopranos... omg ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wassilafritschy2793]

👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️ bravo à tous ces gens parfait pas décalage et tous dans le tempo magnifique cette chanson

[@compajude]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 from Cote d Ivoire

[@sheraxox]

I could listen to you all, all day. That was excellent.