Never Enough - Stellenbosch University Choir

Music: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Arranged by Tom Anderson
Adapted for the SUC by André van der Merwe
Sound Engineer: Johan Griesel
Sound Mix: Gerhard Roux
Cameras / Visuals: Jorrie van der Walt
Editor: Canya Cruywagen
Recorded: 17 September 2021: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch
Choir management: Toyota US Woordfees: Saartjie Botha
Choir manager: Corné Venter: [e-mail]

[@andreamarchetti201]

Can we talk talk about those BASSES??? The fullness, softness yet power and control shown are unbelievable…they sound like a track

[@bobdagamer640]

Sometimes they manage to sound like a plucked cello

[@Rasv-]

Most guys can do baritone

[@sccrboy123611]

Yesssss I was amazed lol the softness but yet so full and rich

[@marvinqhekwana2526]

Man oh Man what I would do to be part of those basses. They sound eclectic

[@bethuelchukwudi1015]

Swears

[@johankotze7283]

I am sobbing my heart out. I sang in this choir in 1986. (later edit: I sang in this choir, not this song). I am 59 years old. Most of my thoughts of late have been "feeling a little bit low", and here you come and lift us all up again. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@mumofbrunodog]

Oh Johan, you enjoy all your beautiful memories ~ what a privilege… but there are many more wonderful memories to come! 😌

[@joshuad.furumele365]

I'm a UCT kid, and I absolutely LOVE this choir. I'd love to see a performance with all the alumni, I bet it'd sound phenomenal

[@annelizevandyk2825]

I feel you Johan, I was a first year in 1986. Proud a Matie!

[@brigittewitbooi9809]

Johan Kotze. I did it in 1996. Will never forget that chapter in my life.

[@luciabergsma636]

❤️

[@faghqgsanon]

This isn't just a choir... It's a symphony orchestra. A very special gift

[@S5carf]

that not even symphony orchestra they don’t even play instruments tho..

[@carlosalbertopueblasantiag6987]

Its a master choir glory god first 🫡

[@cookiesncream1849]

@@S5carfit’s called figurative language 😐

[@Hmmmm10]

What genre of music is this? I’m trying to find more music like this.

[@lindyrobertson8062]

Good question, they are so multifaceted! They single in exquisite harmony, in perfect pitch - music in many different languages - English, Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans, Sotho, Christian gospel and hymns...

[@tshepomoteka8126]

This is indeed the world's best choir. A choir where you can hear all the voices come together as one to produce such magic. The tenors and altos are just amazing. As always, the sopranos and the bass never disappoint. Absolutely fantastic 💯💯💯

[@33alltheway14]

Everyone knows the best chior is the one from pitch perfect

[@ChanSales]

Philippine Madrigal Singers is also a contender. ❤️

[@vtbiker7246]

I just ran the algorithm. They are the 73rd best choir.

[@ChanSales]

@@vtbiker7246 can you check what's the top 3 according to your algorithm?

[@gryderzl]

@@vtbiker7246 what algorithm? They are no1 in the top 1000 world wide.

[@bmd1825]

For some reason I believe this is what we are all suppose to sound like when we’re all in harmony with each other. Everyone has value regardless of race, color, religion or creed, our World could take a lesson here. Thank you...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mahlatsechiloane9373]

Wow.... 💕

[@oaikanyegarakumakoe5185]

Better days are coming ❤️🇿🇦

[@bmd1825]

@@oaikanyegarakumakoe5185 - I’m ready.

[@laurilynkersten9890]

Ahmen. Absolutely beautiful group

[@writer2804]

So true! Muchas gracias 🙏🏼

[@docsafari]

Just think. The greatest choir in the world is a bunch of twenty-year-olds. And think too what they show the world about the strengths and potential of South Africa. And don’t forget that even before Andre van der Merwe made this stunning arrangement, Jerusalema had become something close to the world’s anthem, not to mention a worldwide dance phenomenon of historic proportions. Thank you South Africa. You are stronger than you know. Land of Music and more.

[@brettharzon3956]

As a proud South African, this comment makes me want to cry 😢😭

[@pearljantjies2562]

True so true

[@Durufle68]

Greatest choir in the world?

[@docsafari]

@@Durufle68 According to Interkultur, yes.

[@RinZ3993]

@@docsafari Greatness in what, achievement? I mean they are great. But does it have to be the greatest choir?

[@richardlogan1021]

Dear South Africa. We hear so much about South Africa's many great problems. But you are stronger than you may know. The fact that this choir, the greatest in the world, is both so diverse and so excellent shows us that. The Land of Music also has many other strong institutions. They are your country's promise.

[@wienabaard6968]

If only the leaders in SA can understand that working together will be the beginning of a country that works for all of its people! How wonderful is the sound of this South African choir!

[@ducklife5497]

South Africans are the best at many things! Love my country!

[@raphaelsphesihle4622]

South Africa is truly, unfortunately, a land of polar juxtapositions🤦🏽‍♂️

[@docsafari]

@@raphaelsphesihle4622 You understand things well. I am sure you are among those working to make things better. There are many institutional strengths to build on.

[@belindavoortman2568]

Oh South Africa, the land we ❤ Thank you for your kind words!!

[@gerrarddamons5470]

I love being part of this choir so so much !!!

[@abubakrdevilliers2558]

You should be so proud! I still want to see the choir live. I studied at stellies and didn’t attend any of the performances, biggest regret!

[@sompisiphinda1417]

You should be very proud bro. I wish I can be part of it as well.

[@jenniferwatts3777]

Can you please do me a favor after the passing of my two gest friends please I beg you and the choir, the Africa prayer makes me cry even though I never told my two bffs goodbye, it tore my soul apart, but they will always be in my heart, how can I email the choir director please I like Annina Kemp

[@jenniferwatts3777]

Yes I knew my bff ever since jr high school but she passed away in February this year two months later my other bff passed away and her mom

[@hunk1967]

You are a blessed men.

[@ChristiaanDB1]

What an honour to have been able to record again after 18 months of lockdown

[@jackiebotha5577]

When's the next show? I'd love to see this choir live

[@cloudwatcher608]

The blend between the tenors and sopranos singing the melody together is so seamless, I don’t know if I’ve ever heard anything quite like it before

[@dirkhoekstra727]

I never studied at Stellenbosch University, but when I listen to your choir, I feel like a Matie.

[@jonathanwatts9492]

Absolutely incredible choir with genius choir director and amazing team, every single arrangement is phenomenal thank you for the music. Siyabonga

[@joshlawrence5739]

❤️what a privilege

[@jayalexander6798]

totally agree! Both to be able to listen to something that heavenly, AND to be able to be in it, and sing directed by this genius and inspired man.

[@philaniphilah6104]

😇The choir that deserves a grammy award👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌 beautiful melody.

[@sheilaakomeah]

I concur

[@dudecpt]

Uhm.....YESSSSS!

[@dudecpt]

I even support not wasting any energy on fellow nominees and give the award straight to them! I'm like, why even get others hopeful unnecessarily!!??

[@wandilenzuza5323]

and im still here wehhhhh this is amazing man !

[@sandiletembe7877]

I don't understand people that dislike this video .

[@worshipprayer8165]

I just sat here and cried while listening to this song...thank you Lord Jesus. You truly are my closest friend...You have always been there for me, and I cannot thank you enough.

[@jerkfacefuckasaurusrex328]

Amen to that bro

[@kimistyshariff972]

KZbin's algorithm landed me here. Decided to listen since i LOVE this song. I'm so glad I did! What an amazing performance! Was happy to hear it's a South African choir. Love from Kenya 🥰

[@ajwestley6644]

My family! I love these people so much it was a privilege to be part of this! ❤️

[@user-dl6sx6zu1z]

All the vocals together is mouth dropping

[@antm64]

LOVE the male voices in this arrangement. So nice to see all of you on KZbin again!! Glad you found a performance venue that works during these pandemic times!!

[@emmanuelpelumiahoti222]

This choir is simply God's gift to humanity, like the sun and the moon and the stars

[@OokamiKaii]

I am speechless.

[@mikespink1965]

If this doesn't give you goosebumps, nothing will!

[@boitshekomyataza8113]

I saw my friend AJ 😭😭😭 My heart ❤️

[@ajwestley2235]

😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@ayabongasibulali8372]

Thank you to the choir and the conductor for blessing us again. We missed these musical renditions from Stellenbosch University during this Covid-19 crisis.

[@darkerSolstice]

1. I found your choir through your amazing Baba Yetu video, and I'm glad to see you're still active! 2. Love watching your choir director work, his joy is clear in every motion, as is his pride in the choir. 3. I love how this piece works, in terms of using purity of tone with a softer volume. It grabs my heart.

[@faghqgsanon]

Literally the same here! I've listened to Baba Yetu at least 100 times. It never gets old and always gives me chills

[@amakaorekie1889]

Me toooooo!!!!!!! I had to go download it!!!

[@amakaorekie1889]

The director😩😩 he's the soul of this choir!

[@kenbee1957]

Baba Yetu is pure uncut magic

[@euniceogolla9966]

P

[@velamwandla6437]

Never disappoint love their music for years now ❤❤❤❤

[@leonelmolina4395]

*Lyrics* I'm trying to hold my breath Let it stay this way Can't let this moment end You set off a dream in me Getting louder now Can you hear it echoing? Take my hand Will you share this with me? 'Cause darling, without you All the shine of a thousand spotlights All the stars we steal from the night sky Will never be enough Never be enough Towers of gold are still too little These hands could hold the world but it'll Never be enough Never be enough For me Never, never Never, never Never, for me For me Never enough Never enough Never enough For me For me For me All the shine of a thousand spotlights All the stars we steal from the night sky Will never be enough Never be enough Towers of gold are still too little These hands could hold the world but it'll Never be enough Never be enough For me Never, never Never, never Never, for me For me Never enough Never, never Never enough Never, never Never enough For me For me For me For me

[@shantanubondre2004]

Thanks

[@verrasmenu]

Thax so much ❤

[@sabakes]

Really amazing performance. Beautiful sound. Well done to the singers and the maestro 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ogahtimohcomedy3091]

I love these song alot

[@dimakatjomaila8701]

Best Choir in the world🧤💕💖💓

[@prenelle]

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN

[@Patches2212]

Though time and circumstance caused me to leave, hearing the glory and majesty of this choir will always remind me that this family is eternal. That though our voices may not sound with you anymore, but that our souls will forever be bound to the choir in harmony.

[@Muppet8324]

howdy patch, would have undoubtedly resulted in goosebumps had I been there to witness this live.

[@ObelixBarbatus]

Unbelievably beautiful! Stirring sounds, full of emotion and control.

[@robertw.1499]

The arrangement is wonderful. Big respect to the writer/producer 👏👏👏

[@nickjanssens]

Whatever your mood, this choir uplifts the spirit, my favourite is a lockdown Die Donker rendition.

[@okekeobi9885]

I guess even a top notch rendition as this is NEVER ENOUGH for those disliking this presentation. What a wonderful world. -with love from Nigeria.

[@16224]

I'm speechless about this choir

[@mthandenimasilela2156]

Wits University approves👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥. You guys are awesome!

[@oluwatoyinegunjobi1273]

This orchestra is never enough!

[@bradleygrovers2336]

What a proud moment to be a student of Stellenbosch university. We so proud of all of you❤❤❤ Go Maties

[@giving7389]

I’m crying happy tears

[@cabarnone]

I live in the USA now but it is wonderful to hear the choir again.

[@MrRenier11]

As a avid choir lover and an absolute fan of The Greatest Showman, this gave me goosebumps for days!!! Saw André work his magic when he was with the SA Youth Choir and they came to perform at choir festival in Potchefstroom. I was part of the Northwest Youth Choir back then. Still one of my favourite conductors and musicians. Thank you for the magic, André and the SUC.

[@makayla6497]

I really loved how they harmonize together and I can hear all the different parts of a choir.

[@sellomaluleka1125]

I will never stop loving stellenbosch university choir. big up guys

[@user-dl6sx6zu1z]

The vocals are so strong and it sounds beautiful!

[@jameslewis1605]

The sadness of this is that it doesn't go on forever and is lost through time. These young people will age and go their separate ways. You wish that this time would last forever with all the members of the choir retaining their youth, beauty, and harmonious glory. God bless you one and all that you devoted your best to this glorious music.

[@ruanverwey4247]

Wow......just wow😯goosebumps

[@victoriaboyens3771]

Goose bumps!!!!!

[@monicamiller3228]

Simplesmente perfeito. Maravilhoso

[@chantaltulliez8066]

Brilliant...greetings from Australia...

[@charisamartin2152]

This is my first time seeing or even hearing about this choir and I am SO BLOWN AWAY! It's like you can hear each voice distinctly but they still all blend beautifully....their unity is their strength. 💝

[@mrsjknight5215]

So moving.

[@chrisknight3071]

Just Wouaaah!and Thanks..I am moved! Bravo! Impressive!

[@awoyemiabisola6094]

This particular choir made me fall in love with stellenbosch university and south Africa. Can't wait to have my masters degree here😊😊

[@autograss37]

If you love great music this the choir to watch, they give you a lift and lighten your day.

[@user-po3xw2fv2x]

beautiful. stunning. elegant. I'll give them a huge thumbs up.

[@jiavannakinsel6000]

Lets talk about the fact that there is much more than the choir singing in this video there is a symphony of the sounds of nature who are in harmony with the Stellenbosch University Choir so many more data points than meets the eye. ;-)

[@asaiahyankey3396]

The staccato at the beginning is everything.

[@judithsorensen9573]

The absolutely BEST choir in the world. SO SO !! proud of them 🇿🇦

[@simonhipundjua2064]

I love you Stellenbosch🥺😫😭😭❤️

[@peterstebbing2888]

How wonderful to see the friendship

[@divinepurity3913]

They always give us a foreshadow of how heaven choirs will sound

[@yonelapeter8753]

The fact that people join and leave this choir every year and yet it stays so consistently amazing 😭😍 wow, just wow

[@soekiebeukes5914]

ooh my goodness.....am i hearing angels sing😊😪wow amazing

[@gideonlyons3697]

Andre's layered rich adaption is close to vocal and musical perfection.

[@docsafari]

That is why I call it a choral tone poem. And he is a genius with layers of harmony, pacing, bringing his choristers to perfection. He has also built a culture of excellence for this choir that means that choir veterans are his allies in bringing new members along. This choir. - and many others in SA - perform at a level above the world average. They also draw richness both from indigenous music and the vibrant SA pop scene.

[@JiLoa13]

Today I was singing a song and said to myself "I wish I could l sing, at least be able to hold a note, one day I will learn" Then Yotube recommends this, thanks for crushing my dreams with such an extraordinary artwork.

[@wernernicolai122]

Mit Abstand der beste Chor, den ich kenne - und das schon seit Jahren!!!

[@ashleemelanie6571]

It's the "Dmmmmm" for me😍 chills😍

[@hikmatlawal3199]

This is so beautiful ❤❤❤😮😮😮😮

[@ginnyswart429]

Isn't it lovely the way the choir all look so happy to be part of this magic.

[@melodylupberger8848]

World class. Still the best of the best.!! So much talent.

[@ryanvdpoll]

Honestly!!! Chills, literal chills!!! In my humble opinion, the choir's best performance.

[@robertkoops5689]

The song, the arrangement, alle these voices en especially the male voices, so incredible, so colorful and the conductor with his friendly eyes, I love it!

[@ikuzwefiacre8219]

You can't imagine how much i'm touched by the melodies of this choir❤🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@treinadordabancada]

The original theme was the first song that put my son to sleep in my lap, a week old. Today, at the age of 3, he still gets dizzy when he listens to this song. Your version in this choir... makes me vibrate, get goose bumps, drop a tear. Thanks.

[@setyosbikroyo7193]

Fantastis absolutely👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-dl6sx6zu1z]

The altos sounded amazing! so deep and strong.

[@adamandelizabeth5043]

It is my DREAM to be in this choir or one like it…..but this is perfection. Chills chills chills!!

[@boardingcall1593]

New uploads from the Stellenbosch University Choir - made my morning. Such a lovely performance.

[@fatsow3639]

Ooh my word!! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@louiedenecker8355]

This is music!! This!!!

[@eveosienya9718]

Always wish I'd be part of this choir 😓 Always doing wonders

[@mandipamashingaidze1627]

So beautiful.... I always get lost ( almost hypnotized 😄) in your sound.. Just beautiful! 💜🎶🎶

[@angelocastillo9779]

Im crying 😢❤ nothing complicated but beautiful word painting 💐💐💐💐💐

[@living_water-]

Thank you, what a pleasure and priviledge.

[@pierrebuckley1487]

Let's just say it! This is what South Africa is about. Being the best at the best. May these wonderful people represent who we are as South Africans. Beautifully and powerfully united in our diversity. Together we are amazing.

[@elsemorris906]

Breathtaking. Thank you, choir.

[@hermantambo]

Beautiful. I cried a little haha

[@cyriaquemfashwanayo7575]

The best voices ever, keep up the good work.

[@wamugundaesther1694]

I discovered this choir at the height of the covid pandemic in China. I had just moved there. This choir kept me alive. Thank you for lifting me out of the darkness. Welcome back. We had missed your bespoke renditions of so many great songs. Also, if I could do life again, I would go to uni at Stellenbosch, if only to be a part of this choir. Thanks, André, and your phenomenal choir.

[@grahamsneddon4274]

Apt title , we never get enough of these talented people. Lovely arrangement , love from UK

[@peterstebbing2888]

I lived in Durban in ‘47 and it was so different, it was during the big riots and I worked at Natal Hatters and Stutterfords.

[@kimberlyal-ajmi1888]

This made me cry in a very happy way!

[@VMMv35124]

Ну наконец дождался, шикарно просто шикарно))

[@mysimplelife2248]

I am curious how the process of rehearsal of this choir. Because trust me, it's not easy to produce this beautiful symphony. When we hear a choir singing beautifully it means lots of hard work and discipline that all of them gave to achieve it together. Salute for the conductor. Great work 👏🏼👏🏼

[@VirakCam]

That song already gives me chills but this performance is next level of chills...

[@malenam.3138]

Der Chorleiter hat so eine liebevolle und sanfte Energie. 😊

[@wthorwirth]

Vor allem auch, weil seine Besetzungen im Wechsel der Semester veränderlich sind... Problem aller Studentenchöre