Stellenbosch University Choir Conducted by André van der Merwe Composer: Dan Heymann Arranged by André van der Merwe Choir Manager: Corné Venter: sing@sun.ac.za
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@jsbrules118 күн бұрын
I remember the original song, during the days of apartheid and crying. Now to hear it sung with temperance and joy, it lifts my spirit while I weep.
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
Once again you vindicate Interkultur's ranking. It saddens me that more of the world doesn't know the ethereal beauty you make together. The world should also experience all of the ways you reach into South Africa's rich indigenous heritages to create that beauty. This arrangement is briliant not just in your usual musical ways, but also lyrically as well with the stunning inclusion of traditional lyrics of comfort into a song about fear, and South Africa knows about fear deep in its soul. You remind me of the words of the great music sage Oliver Mtukudzi who said this about African music: "The more painful the story a song tells, the more beautiful we must make the music". I really don't know how you do it. It is beyond stunning. Thank you for such a beautiful message of comfort.
@venty12 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back Richard. You have been away from Stellies comments too long. Thought something had happened to you. zaza❤
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
@@venty1 Thank you Stephen. I never miss a new release from the SU Choir. And they never fail us. How they achieve such perfect harmonies with such beautiful precision and powerful expression is simply astonishing.
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
group precision with such great expression is astonishing.
@venty12 жыл бұрын
@@richardlogan1021 Indeed they never fail us. I have been following them for years now and how many new faces you see in the choir the quality of the performance never suffers. Stellenbosch University must have a conveyor belt of choral excellence. The one constant is Andre. I think I must challenge him to make me sound like an angel. I think that he could accomplish the impossible.
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
@@venty1 The SU choir and Andre have built a culture of excellence that continues to be passed on year by year. They have done this at maybe the highest level I have ever seen in any organization. B
@joburgerer41272 жыл бұрын
When the 'Nkosi sikelel' came in I burst into tears without warning. What a way so start a Wednesday morning! This choir is a godsend.
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
I understand completely. There is no choral experience anywhere that equals what the world’s greatest choir does.
@sonofsoweto2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from a suffering congoles 🇨🇩 this song gives us hope that tomorrow is better. Thank you
@michaelross93652 жыл бұрын
The Stellenbosch University Choir is a national treasure! Thank you for sharing your gift of song and the joy it brings to the rest of the world. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika! Love and best wishes from Canada.
@peneloperandall-davis88532 жыл бұрын
As a former opera singer , now facilitator and teacher, I am SO entranced by this choir. This , for me, is what all singing is about: authenticity, free breath and movement, great technique, and the 'wow' factor which makes my spine tingle. This is fantastically special work!
@richardlogan1021 Жыл бұрын
You know it. And you said it.
@richardlogan1021 Жыл бұрын
The fact that they can get all of that expression with all of that stunning harmony and all of that precision is astounding.
@alexikaye Жыл бұрын
Agree. Like you say, absolutely spine tingling! Brings me to tears and angelic!!
@leahjane8849 Жыл бұрын
Realy very inspiring harmonizing so well God bless this wonderful choir
@benjamingweru2964 Жыл бұрын
Andre is a GOAT . Stellenbosch is the best choir in the world
@pred79492 жыл бұрын
Yea my sister on the cahone is feeling the vibe! I'll let y'all know how many times I could listen to this on loop
@phutipontsho1162 жыл бұрын
Are you guys for real?😭😭😭😭😭💯💯👌👌💥💥💥💥
@lyudmilakhutorna45622 жыл бұрын
Щирий привіт вам із співочої і квітучої України🇺🇦 Дякую за те, що зберігаєте для світу гармонію.
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
Slava Ukraini. The Cape Town Youth Choir dedicated one of their performances to you.
@williemongo261 Жыл бұрын
Slava Ukraini.. Hope you are still safe.. Praying for you and your family and your country.. South Africa greetings 🇿🇦
@lyudmilakhutorna4562 Жыл бұрын
@@williemongo261 We sincerely thank you for your support, for the light you bring to this world! We hold on, we endure! 🇺🇦🙏
@SusanMSwart6 ай бұрын
Maestro … there are not enough accolades for you and your musical genius, working with this incredible choir. I salute you. Susan
@brigittegledhill Жыл бұрын
The drummers' smiles are as much as joy as the music itself ;-) Love it.
@esenunukogbon2 жыл бұрын
The drummers were an absolute joy to watch
@TacticalEdgeSupervisor-dm7wm9 ай бұрын
Yep when l Said Rainbow 🌈 Nation that's what's l Mean we've Got each other's Back only Political leaders who disagree but we have each other's once Again Stellenbosch will never leave or Compromise African and International Combine Flow pick up My Choir Represents Rainbow 🌈 Nation .
@armandtjviljoen3 ай бұрын
Who else is asking themselves: "Why isn't this astonishing choir not on Spotify or Tidal?!". I will do it and I mean it. As long as it means that wherever I go, the choir comes with me on the road of memories called life!
@ryansibz25323 ай бұрын
They are on Spotify. This song isn't though sadly
@Patches22122 жыл бұрын
Even though I had to eventually leave this wonderful choir, you will always be my family. Hearing you will always warm my heart, touch my soul, and brighten my life. Again, an absolutely amazing rendition of an age old masterpiece. USK will forever be amazing.
@pebblesb78922 жыл бұрын
U r blessed to have been a part of this movement if I may call it. If I could turn back time I would definitely have studied @ Stellenbosch. God bless our nation.
@sonofsoweto2 жыл бұрын
Why did you leave?
@Patches22122 жыл бұрын
@@sonofsoweto finished my studies, starting working, and then the lockdowns happened, sadly
@sthe_zar6341 Жыл бұрын
@@Patches2212 We're grateful for your contribution towards the recording and preservation of our cultural heritage and all that connects us as SAns.This is the greatest university choir in the world 🇿🇦🔥.
@ScottBrown74 Жыл бұрын
It is amazing to hear this group (all it's members through the years) sing! Such a diverse and amazing group of talented individuals coming together as one! I am curious... what are the collars/necklaces (whatevers? haha) represent that the ladies wear?
@b.h.66662 жыл бұрын
So magical ✨️ please come for an concert to Germany 😍
@ylcatas73292 жыл бұрын
Europe tour is more like it
@DJGiZable2 жыл бұрын
Stuttgart would be appreciated
@richardlogan10212 жыл бұрын
Wrapping the anti-apartheid song about fear, Weeping, inside comforting legendary traditional South African lyrics and music is beyond brilliant. That structure itself communicates a most powerful message of hope. That just by itself puts this piece in its own very special category. And when you add the fact that this arrangement and performance are A+ on every dimension ..... well, we need adjectives that haven't been invented yet in English -- although I do think that South Africa's indigenous languages do have some expressions that could apply.
@Ettenyl56jioni Жыл бұрын
This is such a soothing song. How inspiring to not only hear the incorporation of beautiful indigenous music but also realize that after four generations past the codification of Apartheid (1948), the children of Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, and Dutch are joyfully singing together as one.
@laverdadluzmundana7904 Жыл бұрын
The control André has of his choir when the bass and tenor come in a bit strong at 0:25 and he immediately tones it down with a left hand gesture shows how much work they all put into this beautiful piece.
@SU1_6022 жыл бұрын
Should they go compete globally, they are definitely bringing it home🥰🙆🏽♀️ Tjoee👏🏽👏🏽
@amanda_162 жыл бұрын
My favourite choir 😍❤️
@natashaskudder98952 жыл бұрын
I wish you could tour in Australia & New Zealand ❤️
@lydiaochieng-obbo1102 Жыл бұрын
This music is extra ordinary. This choir and two others I have listened to represent the South Africa of tomorrow where everyone is united as one rainbow nation. If all could live by the messages these choirs send through music South Africa would go places. Beautiful music anytime !
@kgallykgalallo75822 жыл бұрын
The child would definitely stop weeping after listening to this 😍😍😍😍
@salvationfirst9281 Жыл бұрын
While we go into uni with hopes to graduate and go back into society to make meaningful contributions, I think that one of the worst days for a SUC chorister is the day they graduate🤧
@isahguiseppina32312 жыл бұрын
No, I'm not crying 😭😭😭😭😭. This is so beautiful
@phutipontsho1162 жыл бұрын
same sis same.😭😭😭😭😭
@gaudenciachepngetich24102 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful.. love from Kenya 👏👏
@dominikabgottspon66957 ай бұрын
fantastic..... thank you for this great songs and your performance. Greetings from the Swiss Mountain... Dominik Abgottspon (ancient Singer Choir of the University of Bern / Switzerland)
@mariaw.47807 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful choirs I've ever heard: and all made up of black and white young adults. Just beautiful power here.
@PennyEffect Жыл бұрын
The drum girl is my spirit person😍
@drplessisvandermerwe3240 Жыл бұрын
So sublime I am weeping. You’re voices are like those of angels and here on earth we have our own angels in this choir. André van der Merwe you are a genius
@mjoomj Жыл бұрын
😢😢i need to be eMzantsi whenever I hear this choir! The homesickness is strong tonight! ❤
@rebekahjoytaylor80022 жыл бұрын
I got goosebumps and let some milk overboil on the stove because I was enjoying this so much.
@marcusr9135 Жыл бұрын
The way my jaw dropped from 2:14 goodness me, if I ever end up in South Africa (and I really hope i do), I would love to meet these people. I dont think I've heard a choir that's come as close as Stellenbosch to sounding so heavenly
@MM-md7of Жыл бұрын
This choir is like nothing else on this earth. I am so grateful to these wonderful young people and their remarkable conductor for their music.
@craigvoortman3917 Жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow 🤩 🤩 🤩 Just love this world class choir. Must have listened to the song Die Donker (The Darkness) over 50 times! Wonderful 👌👌👌
@isaiahaker9621 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! you out did yourselves...yet again.
@christinefleming9812 Жыл бұрын
It is absolutely beautiful and I would like to hear and see more of it. I visited South Africa in August. I would like to return. This intercultural work offers so much hope. And this is what South Africa needs. I wish you and the students further on the joy and passion to continue this beautiful work. The indigenous parts are so important and warms the soul! Thank you for open it to the audience.
@christinefleming9812 Жыл бұрын
It would be great if you could go on Tours through Europe.
@wandilekunene9588 Жыл бұрын
Guys may the good Lord bless u i love u guys so much 😂😂😂😂wow big ups to Van de merwe
@tomtheriault4589 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand your words, but your music … oh your MUSIC is transcendent and transnational. Bless you.
@amysergenson4822 жыл бұрын
Best choir in the world 💜
@PUAlum Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see the future of South Africa! Different color faces and beautifully harmonious voices. I pray that's a good and true sign. They'll need that to deal with the water problems we share with them here in Los Angeles! God bless these kids!!
@soupcon6023 Жыл бұрын
I just happened across this by accident - and what a happy accident! There is definitely something unique in young voices in harmony and this was exquisite. Gorgeous arrangement and every member totally engaged - like others, when “Nkosi Sikelel’i Africa” came through, I had goosebumps! Congratulations to all and thank you so much- God bless - from Scotland 🏴 xxx
@universo3459 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy listening to this choir! I admire every member!!! I wish God protect each of you!!! Receive my hug! Thank you for the wonderful work you do!
@nothile2 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting to hear your version and Lord, Mr. Andre brought us angels on earth. The harmony and how the voices blend is exceptional.
@joelyngdoh69082 жыл бұрын
Best choir ever. ❤️
@rinieverwijs1197 Жыл бұрын
To be at one of their concerts……. It must be amazing.
@murphydouglas Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love watching this choir sing. Every singer and percussionist is solidly committed to the music and communicating it with authenticity. Their training must be superb because their entire bodies are into it. It would be a blast to sing with such a well-trained, talented, and well-coached group. You're making the world a much better place.
@alisonjohnson9437 Жыл бұрын
Just love this choir so much. I share a lot on Facebook and my overseas family in USA and Ireland have nothing but wonderful things to say! Your music uplifts my soul
@dodgyhodgy492 жыл бұрын
have always loved this song since Vusi Mahlasela recorded it. Beautiful arrangement, heavenly rendition - thankyou!
@wolfganggrammel2857 Жыл бұрын
The interpretations of the Stellenboch University Choir are a source of life. Wonderful arrangements confirm the Baháí Faith's statement that music is the most potent of all arts, capable of touching the soul directly.
@antm642 жыл бұрын
The beauty of the human voice never ceases to comfort me. Seeing the joy of singing on the faces of these young people makes my heart soar! It's so nice to, once again, see this wonderful chorus in a "normal" performance setting. Thank you for sharing this outstanding group with the world! Much appreciated!!
@ernest74202 жыл бұрын
I thank God for this choir everyday of my life😭😭❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
@willemswartz21272 жыл бұрын
Wow! Makes me miss South Africa so much! Never heard Weeping done this way, and wow is it amazing! Love you all!
@sonofsoweto2 жыл бұрын
Where are you living now? When will u return?
@Rajvlad2 жыл бұрын
The SAA flight took me here……the song is just too good
@sthe_zar63412 жыл бұрын
Amazing is the standard when it comes to the SUC,once again well done and thank you very much 🇿🇦♥️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
@paulaspencer-snell7278 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@miket21202 жыл бұрын
happy tears, very happy tears
@kumi40902 жыл бұрын
Amazing! A sound from heaven! Beautiful voices and an incredible choir conductor!
@hatungimanahamiss2908 Жыл бұрын
Andrè, u r the best what an arrangement u deserve to be on the top. This is absolutely amazing and sensational well done andrè and the choir at large. Respect!!!
@crissyvanderberg704510 ай бұрын
Burst into tears so so amazing...dream choir❤
@gillianroach58442 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@sizakelezuma17952 жыл бұрын
@2:38 it is so South African . I do not know when last I was touched by the melody of the song like this.
@Dulcitudo230592 жыл бұрын
J adore cette chorale ! Que de talents réunis ! Wonderful !
@barnabasbabatunde5454 Жыл бұрын
I stand in awe of this
@user-jj4wf6gx8x Жыл бұрын
Definitely for movie soundtrack.
@simbarashemudzimu3453 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@tantaswagubevu37162 жыл бұрын
I just love this choir and become teary eyed every time I listen to it
@valentinokhoja58862 жыл бұрын
Oh wow!
@garypatnosh7566 Жыл бұрын
Total joy
@karabothakhuli8225 Жыл бұрын
I would so love a full rendition of Thula Sana at the beginning of the song by this choir 😍. But even this rendition takes me to heavenly places
@ronitshefi1 Жыл бұрын
WOW!!!
@tbangbangsa Жыл бұрын
That was phuxing amazing 🥲🥲🥲🥲
@amarachukwuokolie5258 Жыл бұрын
I really wish I could be part of this choir 💯💯
@alexikaye Жыл бұрын
Wow.
@kungpowninja Жыл бұрын
This Choir is simply the best! They help you to feel the music and appreciate their heritage through the songs and hymns. I have been listening for months to this choir and the Choirmaster is amazing. The talent they have is truly unbelievable.
@Grooooootlady19 Жыл бұрын
My favourite song 🫵🏽🫵🏽🔥
@soozie3202 Жыл бұрын
beautiful.
@masongovender9231 Жыл бұрын
WoW , Amazing rendition of Bright Blue's Weeping. 👌
@Tiko-jq9fl2 жыл бұрын
awesome all the way from germany. simply love the Choir
@alexmenu67062 жыл бұрын
❤️
@calebfelix6880 Жыл бұрын
ugh mooi!!!!!!
@manomaisse92012 жыл бұрын
Best choir in the world
@mburrito579392 жыл бұрын
Maties vir ALTYD!!
@poriol2 жыл бұрын
Oooh, such a GREAT pleasure to discover one more beautifully mastered song !!! I was worried not to hear anything new from the choir ! I may be able to sleep well tonight 😉! Thanks to all, from a fan in France l
@abonaphilxenousel-muharraq59352 жыл бұрын
Heavenly intimacy. I’m grateful for giving me such window on angles chanting. Coptic monk
@cornelmasson4610 Жыл бұрын
Masterpiece arrangement and performance! I remember that song so well from my days at Maties, attending a Bright Blue gig in Die Gat, nogal.
@gerdaendemann9308 Жыл бұрын
I just so love your amazing musical performance . It always makes my days to get this treat for my ears. Thank you so much ❤️
@VMMv351242 жыл бұрын
О наконец-то новая порция позитива и прекрасного пения
@joshuad.furumele365 Жыл бұрын
03:27 this moment!!! Dammit!
@samkelomene2501 Жыл бұрын
Oh sthandwa sam lentombi ibetha drums 🪘
@riccardoruotolo68622 жыл бұрын
An experience of a lifetime for every one of the musicians. WOW!!!
@JazzbabyHues2 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps! Stunning
@Lspickard2 жыл бұрын
Now I am weeping! So beautiful.
@geraldarcuri9307 Жыл бұрын
So unique, so disciplined, so powerful! Bravissimo!
@Nmesomachukwu2 жыл бұрын
Whaaaaatttttttt I'm definitely in love here😍❤
@chijiokeenyia2022 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and pure!!! ❤️❤️❤️✨ Always doing the most!! God bless y’all.
@eronimatai9867 Жыл бұрын
This choir never disappoints, my heart is so full hearing their perfectly blended voice..❤..
@kvarta_lv Жыл бұрын
Fantastic performance and incredible arrangement! Bravo maestro Andre!
@jojoflower2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could sing like this, every song is so precious. Greatings from germany