Go The Distance (from Hercules) - Melodores A Cappella - Meloroo 2018

Here’s our Meloroo performance of “Go The Distance,” from Hercules, opb. Vocal Spectrum. We’ve been performing this one for a couple years, and we’re so glad to finally share it with you!
Arranged by Aaron Dale
Lead: William Schmid
Tenor: Phillip Kim
Baritone: Willy McNamara
Bass: Jonathan Amaro-Barron
From left to right: Amaro-Barron, Schmid, Kim, McNamara
Video: Matt Zhang
Audio: Shane Stever
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Facebook: @vanderbiltmelodores
Thank you for your continued love and support! MeloLove!
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[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Go the Distance is available now on Spotify on our album, Melodores Rewind: Live! Link: open.spotify.com/track/6Irj1iIQjv9fEof6ZvwwQE?si=a147354c8d1b44e6 Also, be sure to check out our newest studio album, Hindsight! Link: open.spotify.com/album/3i9ogaxp00RxiWMPmnt1EQ?si=cpOG6z2jRRuUfc_jRGjMDg&dl_branch=1

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[@noorahsiddiqua5553]

Acapella arrangers : how long can you hold one note? Choir homeboy : "yes."

[@lukekul297]

tim warucik held it for 3 mroe bars

[@Soundarguments]

Liked for the 22 second note ;-)

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Sound Arguments Podcast we are still trying to comprehend it...

[@PJ688]

HOLY COW you are not kidding! That was incredible!

[@wyattstevens8574]

36!

[@JemzGabriel]

That last note. How on earth did he sustain that? Wow!

[@lukekul297]

Check the tim waurick one, he held it for 3 more bars

[@samsignorelli]

@@lukekul297 I just timed that one....36.6 seconds on a single breath (including the pickups) with no loss of power.....holy mother of God!

[@lukekul297]

@@samsignorelli indeed

[@davidthole1979]

this is so underrated wow why is this not more popular

[@rylandpitts5685]

oh hi david, u here too?

[@bradywitcher7971]

i swear should have millions

[@JaWick_WitaStick]

Have you heard vocal spectrums versions?

[@davidthole1979]

@@JaWick_WitaStick of course

[@MichaelEavesMusic]

bc Vocal Spectrum's version has a power they are lacking since they werent singing this in a barbershop sytle. They still did great, it's just not the same

[@brendoneymer8178]

Phillip Kim is one of the most gifted singers I’ve ever hear

[@oOcitizenOo]

The bass guy sounds awesome as well as whole choir!

[@adamturrubiates7462]

Octave pedal but yes he is very good

[@davidthole1979]

Revisiting because a) amazing b) 1:16

[@russellharris5737]

Welcome TikTokers, enjoy the popcorn while you watch. 🍿

[@vipv9925]

Ha yes exactly right

[@burgundy6933]

Vocal Spectrum would be proud, wonderful job guys!

[@joshuabrinson8171]

God : just a little bit of note sustain 3:08 God: oops

[@streetlight7444]

ohhman

[@streetlight7444]

21 sec

[@mcnade15]

I don't think people realize how on point this is woww

[@sploosh578]

That is legitimately the best version of this arrangement I've heard yet. Very nicely done!

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Squirrelly Joe 🙌😊

[@bu-bye565]

I agree. Best version!

[@claydouglas2526]

It’s live-mixed so it has a huge advantage over basically every other non-studio performance on YT

[@THFAN48311]

Phillip better hold that note! Yessss

[@TylerLeeJones]

1:46 omg the tenor's hand motions, SAME. interestingly enough it does actually make the tenor part sound clearer in a weird way

[@korbanpyke5996]

This is the only thing i want from life: to perform with a group who LOVES acapella as much as i do

[@abraclark-vanbrunt5842]

I’m pretty sure all of the views are from me watching this the past three years. Still give me chills ❤️

[@stillbrian9448]

Dude held that final note for 26 seconds holy hell. And awesome sounds overall

[@JimBeans]

The baritone's voice is like butter.

[@GizEdwards]

Dang. Nice. Good levels on the mics too, normally live performances are rubbish for audio.

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

GizEdwards Thanks, yeah our sound guy Shane is one of a kind!

[@deontexofficial9798]

Bro that was heaven sent. God was on your side in that performance

[@jayjay690ify]

Having done this arrangement before, the nostalgia was so wonderful. I must congratulate the lead for his post. It's not easy when other famous groups have ridiculous breath control, but kudos.

[@vandygrad97]

Wow!!! Amazing! The length of that final note was insane....

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

vandygrad97 believe it or not, he can keep going...

[@sladreamer]

You should check out the original Vocal Spectrum, Tim Waurick goes 32 seconds. It pretty crazy. These guys did a good job as well :)

[@MasterMerc13]

Barbershop, baby. =D

[@wyattstevens8574]

@@VanderbiltMelodores Have you ever performed this and had Philip at least match Tim's post at the end?

[@famfir_]

I love how they swap the Lead (Schmid) and Tenor (Kim) part smoothly in the middle until the end of the song.

[@julesg8745]

This man really held that note out for a full 20 seconds wow I was like is he gonna keep going???

[@wyattstevens8574]

No- 36!

[@catswag16]

Yalls tone and blend is amazing

[@andyd8550]

Not often comment on youtube, but for this i have to make an exception. Been watching this channel for a while and it just goes from strength to strength! Keep up the great work! Sensational singing!

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Andy D That’s means so much to us, thank you!

[@blimeyhermione07]

This song is one of my all time favorites and y’all did amazing. I had to rewind a couple times because I couldn’t believe Phillip held the note for that long. I was awestruck. Such phenomenal talent. The tone, the harmonies, the voices together...superb. Will definitely have this on repeat.

[@ThisIsNotMyHandle]

The absolute insane pitch accuracy of the bass. WOW!

[@bluehaven8472]

No words 🌟

[@LOVEU14_15]

Holy wow that was awesome! That note thooooo 😍

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OMG Awesome

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I love it!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Amazing!😍😍

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Beautiful 😍😍😍

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Man, soooo clean and soooooo good!

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Absolutely phenomenal🦋

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Incredible

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Omg boys! Great cover! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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JUst amazing!!!! Gorgeous!!

[@amarujd]

damn that was great, pitch, tone and balance all spot on!

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Beauty👏👏👏

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So in tune!

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amazing

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Stunning

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[@natekim1908]

y'all sound so pure on this. and live as well! kudos, lovely stuff

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YES, AMAZING job guys! Love it 💖💖

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This is amazing

[@ameyer3408]

Well done!!!

[@jasminderpinder]

omg! Just fantastic! Everything.....from the clever interludes, to the melodic tempo changes...to that sustained note at the end!!! Just wow. Well done, guys. Very well done!

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Best of the best.Nothing can beat this

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Great tag, guys!

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Phenomenal

[@robertbohall7363]

Fantastic, best live performance video I've heard of this by far.

[@Sportzy1000]

ITS FINALLY ON SPOTIFY OH MY GOSH THANK YOU

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I need more Disney covers. Please. Now!

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Y’all put this on Spotify already I need this everyday

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[@mcnade15]

This is the definition of perfect pitch wow wtf?

[@caseymorrow880]

My mind was just blown. Holy hell! How has this not blown up???

[@chubbyBunny94]

about 21 seconds... madness. Good job guys

[@Sethdyermusic]

Phillip is back😍

[@tylerrobson3258]

We are singing this in choir and this is amazing

[@nbball247]

damn this is good

[@scholzm1]

Mic drop finish!

[@paytonhartman9261]

This should have millions of views

[@isabellarose7]

goosebumps

[@alexrock9435]

This is Soo underated

[@seank218]

This is the first time I've liked this arrangement. (I've listened to many arrangements and recordings of this song). You guys made me like this version. Thanks!

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Sean K great to hear! Stay tuned for music!

[@helloitskat]

❤️

[@tristianwyant1056]

I would love to meet the 3 out of 780 people that disliked this video!!!! Like, why? This is brilliant.

[@malekdjerbal9387]

Silky Smooth voices rivaling the Vocal Spectrum itself

[@zahrad1751]

I have often dreamed of a far off place Where a great warm welcome would be waiting for me Where the crowds would cheer, when they see my face And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be I'll be there someday, I can go the distance I will find my way if I can be strong I know every mile would be worth my while When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong Down an unknown road to embrace my fate Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you And a thousand years would be worth the wait It might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through And I won't look back, I can go the distance And I'll stay on track, no I won't accept defeat It's an uphill slope But I won't loose hope, 'till I go the distance And my journey is complete, oh yeah But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part For a hero's strength is measured by his heart, oh Like a shooting star, I will go the distance I will search the world, I will face its harms I don't care how far, I can go the distance 'Till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms I will search the world, I will face its harms 'Till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms Songwriters: Alan Menken / David Joel Zippel Go the Distance lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Walt Disney Music Company

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Zahra xx those are some familiar lyrics 😉

[@zahrad1751]

Vanderbilt Melodores You guys are amazing! Honestly.. you should put on musicals! ;)

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Zahra xx thanks so much. Haha omg a MeloMusical. Would be quite the scene!

[@Pheminon1]

I heard a bit of Tim Waurick's rendition from earlier in the year towards the end I wonder if these guys were the ones that made this arrangement

[@calypso.9469]

its arranged by arron dale, and he sells his arrangements ig

[@haileywehner1999]

Best quartet go the distance I've ever heard!! Literally so perfect!

[@monologtube]

Listen to Vocal Spectrum

[@wyattstevens8574]

Logan's right: Vocal Spectrum recorded this first!

[@bluehaven8472]

Just listened to vocal Spectum's version and it's not better at all. Plus, "First to do it" doesn't equal better

[@bu-bye565]

For just a few minutes I forgot all my problems. Thank you!

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2021년에도 또 보러 옴❤️

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Oml I love disney!! And u guys, of course!

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Shelby Masoner ☺️

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Vanderbilt Melodores ❤ #melolove

[@I_TheCreator]

Disney wrote the prettiest songs back in the gap… not just beautiful but anointed lol… this arrangement was beautiful gentlemen

[@bautigallino8482]

holy crap

[@sincerelyjayp]

Melodore Barbershop whaaaat?! 😍

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

Next up: Bach (jk 😂...maybe)

[@sincerelyjayp]

Vanderbilt Melodores you guys make anything sound good.. I wouldn't be surprised 🤷‍♂️

[@namtran6635]

what a Superrrrr

[@blackbibletv]

Great singing, I would have loved to see some power from the lead vocals during the build ups!

[@gregcurtiss3573]

Anyone know if this is Jim Clancy’s arrangement? Sounds a lot like what The Vocal Majority does. Wonderfully executed here. Incredible.

[@wyattstevens8574]

I don't think so. I think it's Aaron Dale (Vocal Spectrum) instead.

[@jessicajginting]

omg

[@MrJdsenior]

OK, Melodores. I took your advice and listened to more of your stuff. While listening to this one, I got chillbumps. Told my wife that, and she said she did too. Need I say more? Beautiful tone, guys. Beautifully sung. I will subscribe. Do you guys compete barbershop? If not, you should. Some of them are REALLY good, too, but you guys would DEFINITELY have a shot. Was there ANY autotune involved? If not, exquisite pitches, to my ear, really on top of them all the way through. I'm no expert, but I heard NOTHING wrong. Pretty much Kings Singers kind of pitch control. Tell me this was studio overdubbed sound. I ask because the reverb sounds pretty realistic. If not, whoever did the sound system, room, and sound work for the concert deserve some SERIOUS praise, too. Pretty much unbelievable. AND that 17 second last note! Have you heard any of this guys stuff? Totally opposite, super post processed, exceedingly overdubbed, but a really cool final output...another take on this same piece, have a listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoOyl4VpbrmFeLM

[@wyattstevens8574]

17? It was actually about 37!

[@MrJdsenior]

@@wyattstevens8574 I'll take your word for it, it has been too long to remember. I wouldn't remember it if I'd said it four days ago, never mind four YEARS. :-) I probably didn't have a stopwatch and settled for the 1 Mississippi mode, or more likely yet, just took a shot at it. If I pointed it out it must have been impressive, though.

[@wyattstevens8574]

@@MrJdsenior I think I read that the VS arrangement (which Tim covered in one of his own videos) was arranged by Aaron Dale.

[@joetastic3594]

This is probably the cleanest performance of this arrangement as far as intonation goes so amazing Job! My one complaint about this performance is that starting around the 2:45 mark, at the end of phrases, the lead bari and bass should have held their notes until the tenor starts the next phrase, that way the chord progressions sound a bit more complete, but again this is such a fantastic performance of this arrangement and probably the cleanest of its kind so still a superb job

[@andreamoffitt2074]

**SWOON**

[@pillowfighter86]

2nd from the left looks like a young Todd Chrisley

[@icenhours]

jesus that jump of the bass and his mouth shape is just absurd

[@Gourmand9000]

First

[@juvjaz]

22 seconds, counted! 😂

[@SirWeasel]

Great job...I still prefer the original lyrics "...I will please my gods..."

[@joyfulyes]

Me too. I rationalize the use of the singular by thinking it's Hercules referring to Zeus.

[@tom.parryjones]

Why does every group change "I will please the gods" to "I will please my god"?

[@riderk7007]

I honestly think this is better than vocal spectrum

[@joebarker4211]

This is a barbershop quartet arrangement

[@VanderbiltMelodores]

It sure is!

[@joebarker4211]

You guys nailed it - Vocal Spectrum would be proud of you. Excellent, you guys need to enter the Collegiate Contest

[@ginoreitabagan5935]

it was good but the way they end the phrases doesn't sound good. the end it too quickly

[@wyattstevens8574]

I think that's how Vocal Spectrum (I think the Melodores are using the same arrangement) does it.

[@oscargill423]

This tag is never not impressive.