Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently

17,572 singers from 129 countries come together to perform Eric Whitacre's "Sing Gently".
Produced by Music Productions
Film by 59 Productions
Audio by Floating Earth
Collaborators:
Colburn School
NAMM Foundation
Pianist: Sam Glicklich from the Colburn School
Conductor: Eric Whitacre
Sheet music: ericwhitacre.com/music-catalo...
Soundtrack: orcd.co/een0z24
Credits:
Sopranos: 4.30 - 6.25
Altos: 6.26 - 8.17
Tenors: 8.18 - 8.58
Bass 1: 8.59 - 9.26
Bass 2: 9.27 - 9.54
Sign Language: 9.55 - 10.01
Connect with Eric
KZbin: @Eric Whitacre
Instagram: EricWhitacre
Facebook: EricWhitacreOfficial
Twitter: EricWhitacre
ericwhitacre.com
virtualchoir6.com

[@billkimberlin9398]

My husband died in my arms last month from cancer. We were married 35 years. I am certain he directed me to this music. Amen

[@immanuelrichtonpark2785]

So sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are right. May this music and the peace of God comfort you.

[@bobbi2six]

I'm so very sorry. God bless you.

[@martimbe]

Wishing you God's great peace, Bill

[@tracyterrylawson3506]

Love, grace and God's blessings to you.

[@cherylmelina3097]

So sorry for your loss. May this song bring healing.. my prayers 🙏 are with you.

[@beachsharon]

He deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@susiehb2093]

Has been suggested. It is time.

[@donnitoth7569]

Agreed!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

AGREED

[@avidgreen]

Our countries need this. Thank goodness for all it says and promises.

[@dflute4]

Agreed, he does deserve a Nobel prize. This was released one day after my aunt karoline passed away.. she was 66. I miss her everyday.

[@isaackeener3885]

One year... this project stands as a breathtaking display of unity in a world of division.

[@remedy82]

I'm gently reminded by this that there is still so much goodness in this world worth embracing.

[@tyrachanelnew]

That was breathtaking!!! Anyone else feel teary when all the pieces started fusing together?

[@MrKastila]

tough for me to admit, but yes, i did. i was surprised.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Thank you 💐 was a pleasure feeling such depth

[@Kitty-oj6vm]

Yes. I didn't think I would get emotional but at that exact moment I did feel quite choked up. I'm so happy to have taken part in this

[@sueh9138]

oh yes, what Joy!

[@bluebelluk2885]

Yes, me as well!!! Tears Rolling Down my cheeks! I have never Experienced this before.

[@cwhulke97]

My daughter is in this! It’s truly one of the best examples of Hans Christian Anderson’s famous quote!, “where words fail, music speaks!”

[@janethecker3583]

I wish every radio station, music venue, etc in the world would play this to the whole world over and over until it would sink in that beauty and wholeness and sanctity could be ours if only we would get out of our own ways and allow it to be! This music brings me to tears every time I listen to it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Eric, to all the singers, the technicians, to everyone who had a part in birthing this masterpiece.

[@stellasreggaeyabsley4833]

How proud you must be x

[@gleblanc9611]

It's beautiful to see that we still can all get along and even make wonderful music together. peace be with all and make that change....

[@freedom584]

Just teary eyed reading the heartfelt messages here. Truly grateful.

[@victoriatodd9358]

My Daughter is a part of this Wonderful production by a Talented Conductor with a vision of a World 🌎 brought together through music, Virtually. The talent and diversify of the choir is proof there are those who will not let music die. All around this world we sing. I'm proud of EVERYONE..

[@carolkreter2083]

I think we have finally heard what Heaven is like with legions of angels singing! So, so emotional and uplifting. Thank you so very much!

[@downyourtube]

If someone asked you, "Are the land masses on top or our planet uniquely shaped?, You'd probably say "no" (meaning- there's nothing to them, they are just there). What if I told you they where arranged for a purpose for us to find and understand one day? In 2010 using Google Earth (best to use that year if you look all this up on Google Earth to try it for yourselves) I discovered Our Planet AND Google Earth TOGETHER - Tell the SAME STORY of CREATION, that matches the BIBLE PERFECTLY. Our Whole Planet is covered with WATERMARKS. They are in the form of PICTURES AND COMBINE THEM ALL TOGETHER AND THEY TELL THE STORY OF CREATION....AND THEY EVEN SHOW A IMAGE OF GOD HIMSELF (the Creator of this Fantastic Discovery). Please I'm begging anyone who took the time to read all of this to come see what I found and let me prove it to you once and for all God is as real as you and me. Come see what I found and then please help me tell others because KZbin and the atheists are doing all they can for you to not see this. It changes everything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jai2cnuel7R7osk As hard as it is to believe, I promise you, what I found will convince you. Please give me a chance to prove myself. (YOU MUST WATCH ON A COMPUTER MONITOR, NOT YOUR CELL PHONE! THERE'S DETAILS YOU'LL MISS USING A CELL PHONE).

[@smokenmx5]

This, in my mind is as close to the voice of God as one will come in their mortal life. Think about it...

[@rebekahlafever333]

@@smokenmx5 Well said !!! I ❤ 🎵🎶🎵

[@MrSwervyGuy]

Times this infinity and then yes

[@minimouse7890]

I had to read the comments to find exactly the one I was thinking in my mind. This one was the one. THANKYOU for saying it for me. But one day, I will be singing with those legions of angels and humans, with voices blending in the most beautiful sound in all of time and space. That is heaven indeed.

[@tedeckbreth1690]

Outstanding! My wife cried her eyes out and said she felt as though she was in heaven! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

I watched the story about it on CBS Sunday Morning (July 19) and the finished piece here, and I had big ol' hot tears streaming down my face both times. It feels weird when I do it, but I can't help myself. It's as moving a piece of music as I've ever experienced, I think.

[@wilmamelendez5105]

I'm crying! Voices from the heaven to get my heart calm and happy during these uncertain pandemic days

[@gailmarieerlandson66]

The beauty of thousands of united voices brings me tears of joy and hope. May we become global citizens and sing gently together.

[@ewep1919]

This is how I imagine the heavenly hosts sound....an angel choir

[@judithrichardson9297]

AMEN!

[@aldenwagaman3133]

AMEN!!

[@susiehb2093]

Its simplicity and the unity of the world with the music... moves us beyond all imagination.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

ME, TOO,

[@alecbarnett2300]

Revelation 14: 1-3. 144,000 Messianic Jews will sing to our Lord on Mount Zion. Imagine that!

[@hollymosteller412]

I am a singer in high school. I watched this video today and had chills down my whole body. I also had tears my eyes because I know that what we do as singers brings people together and has the power to make them realize that hate can disappear and we can love one another through the power of music. Thank you for making something so beautiful and sharing it with the world ♥️

[@hollymosteller412]

The Fox That is in no way what that comment was saying. It’s “brainwashing” people similar to you who drove me to write the comment I did. Music can allow for messages of peace and happiness to heard, to change an audience. We are not being brainwashed, simply trying to rid some of the hate that exists. So please take your “brainwashing and propaganda” somewhere else.

[@hollymosteller412]

The Fox seems like you just hate what they did. Please take your negative energy elsewhere and let these people be proud of what they have accomplished. Any performance is one to be proud of and clearly ALL of these people have done something amazing that you just don’t know how to appreciate. I at least hope you can see some of their talent and those are my finals words to you.

[@erikshure360]

Was this work absolutely beautiful to listen to? Yes. Did it bring tears to my eyes? Yes, but this singing will not stop real hate. Perhaps you have a superficial understanding of why people hate each other. This world is not made up of "one" people, we are all different and unique. Why do you think everyone is talking about diversity and inclusion; answer: it's because humans are not all the same. We have different values, morals, and different needs -- and when these values clash we get conflict, brutal conflict. Revolving this conflict with take a lot more than just singing to resolve.

[@TheDivayenta]

⁠​⁠@@erikshure360you’re entitled to your opinions. Please stop shitting on others in the name of DEI and virtue signaling. The world has lost its mind- we need all the unity we can get- different cultures have come together before and will again.

[@taylorr6002]

I just graduated high school virtually, without our final A'Cappella concert. This is my final farewell to high school choir . . .❤

[@graciee8820]

me too! 😊 be sure to always keep on singing though; college, community, or church choirs, etc- i sure plan on it!

[@jamesmcdunn]

If it weren't for ME...there would have been 17,571 Singers!

[@marisyap3911]

My daughter was asked to participate in this by a dear friend - one of the beautiful sopranos. my friend hasnt seen it because she is fighting for her life...one of the COVID frontliners who fell ill. For too long a moment, it was touch and go. I don’t really believe in signs but seeing this made me believe she will get better. There is hope in music and beauty. Thank you for this, Eric 💚

[@rebekahlafever333]

Maris, I hope ur friend gets well soon ! I got the Covid Feb 14th, before anyone knew what it was. Later I was tested positive. It was really hard! I still have lung problems/fatigue/lost my alto voice. I am a old woma W/ many, many health problems. UR freind will sing again! We need her buetiful voice.Have the hospital play this on a loop 4 her. I believe this song has healing powers !!! All u all r in my prayers... ❤🎵🎶 God speed. 💚

[@rebekahlafever333]

@@haya-rj7cj Ohh! I guess I read it 2 fast & didn't comprehend. Thank you 4 correcting me . I hope her friend gets well soon. It was really hard getting over Covid. But if a sick old women can make it, I pray she will 2 ! ❤ 2 all ! God speed...❤🎵🎶

[@cherylmelina3097]

Praying for healing for your friend. This song touches the soul... may she be healed!

[@flog.4730]

Sending Prayers, light & healing for your dear friend to recover soon 🙏🏽

[@sonsicantasiempre]

I'm sorry to hear your friend has been so critically ill, I hope he or she gets well xx

[@maggir.8016]

I was delighted to have this be my "I can breathe again" project after recovering from COVID.

[@freedom584]

God bless you always. Hugs.

[@nijk1947]

A new life to start with!❤️

[@Zatsify]

Thank you, Maggi. This means SO much. ❤️🤗

[@michele21auntiem]

I have been praying each day for all who are sick and so i am glad to see a survivor. You have this. You made it. All blessings to you.

[@VeronicasVeil333]

Wow! God bless you!

[@HeavenlyLights]

O My Heart… 💕 May we sing gently as one 💞

[@carrieleslie903]

Revisiting here in 2024. A bright moment in a difficult time.

[@freedom584]

Looking back, it was truly our small contribution to heal an ailing world. Still teary-eyed knowing I sang as one with strangers who share the same love for music and humanity.

[@shirleybutterworth7965]

One of the Sopranos here!! My Mum heard this on Classic FM in the UK a few days ago and immediately called me (I live on the east coast of the USA.) "I just heard your song on the radio! " she said excitedly. Her excitement made me very, very happy. You see, just over a year ago, my Mum had a major stroke that has left her paralyzed down her left side and she has been suffering from major depression because of it - she now lives in a nursing home and has to rely on our brave frontline workers to care for nearly all her needs. I hadn't heard her be this animated in almost 18 months. So, to bring this much joy to my Mum, I am beyond grateful to Eric Whitacre; his beautiful wife, Laurence; his team; and all the other 17,571 singers who dedicated their time & commitment to making a beautiful piece of art that made at least one lovely lady happy. Thanks to everyone involved. xx

[@luckystarpiano]

how wonderful - congratulations!! this came out simply marvelously

[@trulygodsgrace]

Check out music therapy for folks who have dimentia. I made an mp3 player for my grandfather and he truly enjoys it. The familiarity of music brings back memories and helps him communicate and get in touch with his emotions. God bless you and your family. Here's a link to one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovSkH2Hj9Rmj5I

[@museluvr]

God bless you and your mother and all the employees there within the center she resides in.

[@patrickmogan3310]

This morning I learned of this. Texted my daughter who has a great voice. "Did you hear about this?" Response: Dad , I'm part of this. So beautiful. Incredible. Just wish there was more.

[@mclyndamclynda1976]

The power of music and the human voice combined with angelic lyrics which moves our hearts to cry can only be gift from God the creator to heal our hurting world for such a time as this. United in perfect harmony ....and this isn't even heaven yet. We can only imagine!!! Thankyou for this healing balm everyone!!

[@frankmccarthy779]

Cool story!

[@adoreskittens]

My daughter is one of the angels singing too. So amazing!

[@mensrea1251]

Oh my goodness, must be so proud to have your daughter be part of something so special. Thank you for sharing.

[@adoreskittens]

I am truly blessed to have her as my daughter. She is exquisitely beautiful (inside and out) like this work of art. 💜

[@MrsFingerhut]

I wasn´t sure, whether I could listen through it all without crying. Now I know: I can´t. The sheer beauty is the one thing. But the idea of so many people singing gently as one. poeple from different nations, cultures and religions - as one, while the world around seems to become crazier and hatefuller every day, is such an incredible sign of hope and love. Thanks to you all, my fellow singers from wherever you are! Thank you so much, eric whitacre and team. Love from Germany! (Stephanie Dormann)

[@bobmason4263]

I saw the story this morning On CBS Sunday Morning. With tears in my eyes after watching the performance I type this. What a wonderful thing. Congratulations to all involved. Very moving.

[@jewelsc7552]

In total awe. I think we all need to hear this. Every single person on earth. This is what I imagine heaven souds like

[@timbrulport427]

I saw the special on CBS Good Morning program this morning. I have been listening to it over and over in my backyard this evening loudly so if anyone was out they too might hear it. I sent it to every one on my email listing so they can enjoy it also. It is such a beautiful, melodic and peaceful piece, I cannot get enough of it. Thanks to everyone for supplying their parts to make this such a masterpiece! And praise to the engineers that put it all together for everyone to enjoy!

[@WeiJiang]

Love to you, Steffi x

[@user-pj8le9mo6f]

قبتتا

[@lindashirley1149]

The sound of 17,000 Mind blown Thinking about Heaven’s innumerable choir Misty eyed

[@cookieswirlb3942]

I wish we could get all 7.8 billion human beings in the world to do this, how amazing that would be!

[@ntandoryan01]

Singing unto Jesus! 💯

[@smokenmx5]

I keep listening and listening and now think; this is not only worthy of a Grammy, but even more so a Nobel prize. Yes the Nobel Peace Prize. Eric and his team brought together the HUMAN race from 129 countries to make beautiful music, regardless of religion, sexual preference, skin color, nationality, and it is one of the best things I have heard in my life. Well Well Done!

[@CATECOLAMINA1]

I AGREE!!

[@precioustraveler]

Agree. Especially this year.

[@kriskeyser9679]

Perfectly said! So proud to be a part of this♥️♥️♥️

[@cherylmelina3097]

Absolutely... it brings about a intense calmness and peace that I believe we all so need right now....

[@cathrynhaynes6376]

I was thinking the same thing!! What a musical genius Mr. Whiteacre is!

[@shelliepetty4951]

Angels, I heard angels. I've watched it over and over, and everytime I listen, the tears just stream down my face. It spoke to my soul and filled me with a love I've never felt before, indescribable. If only the world could come together as beautifully as this. I can't thank you ALL enough for participating sharing this beautiful gift 💛❤️💜💚💙

[@tanzaniteholly]

This made me cry. My mom died in December. She loved to sing so much! I can imagine her in heaven singing with a choir of angels. Beautiful. ❤

[@margaretobaga8786]

My child, my beloved daughter is one of the soprano singers in this heavenly, angelic, transporting music. Here is a taste of heaven. I feel blessed to listen, even from distant lands. Thank you!

[@adoreskittens]

My beloved daughter is an alto angel in this exquisite piece of heaven. So blessed she helped to bring this to our hearts and souls! 💜

[@tiyenin]

This is good, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICWf4Z-oJiqopI

[@mashamasha3315]

@@adoreskittens Thank you!

[@mashamasha3315]

Thank you!

[@TheForgottenSong]

There are no distant lands anymore. You are within the Circle of Love.

[@Abornazine_]

Gives me hope for humanity’s ability to make it right.

[@maryjohenretty-jornales9013]

I saw a piece about this on CBS Sunday Morning today, and I can only say that I am blown away by the beauty of the music, the lyrics, and the voices. And whoever designed the visuals of the people coming together. Just wow!! It reminds me of Pangea and the way the continents used to be united as one huge land mass. We are indeed all in this together!! ❤️❤️

[@deborahdeborah9595]

In our "after party," Eric told us that the visual metaphor is based on the Japanese artform of Kintsugi--repairing brokenness with gold (or in this case light) but always displaying the scars.

[@megancopeland6830]

I saw the same CBS interview and cried throughout the premier...I’ve performed several of his beautiful pieces with a live choral group and this new one just was beyond describing other than my tears of joy at witnessing such beauty❤️ hope there’s a VC7 so I can participate! Thanks sincerely to the many talented people all over the world who brought this marvelous gift to us❤️ Eric Whitacre is a treasure ❤️

[@tammytruthout8465]

Mary Jo Henretty-Jornales me too! I was so moved, I immediately got on KZbin and found this page! This is something so needed in these turbulent times.

[@stratfol1]

In the far distant future (100's of millions of years), the continents will again form into one big supercontinent. By then we will be either gone entirely, or will be something unrecognisable to the species we are now. My mum sings in this, a special moment in our brief little time on this planet :)

[@jeannesmith8726]

I happened to turn on Sunday Morning at just the right time and was so moved by this. Thank you to all the beautiful voices and Eric Whitacre. Now, when I'm having trouble finding the good in humanity, I have someplace to go to be recharged.

[@jbar7023]

1752? God is smiling--I feel the Spirits of the singers in my Heart in my Soul in my Being. We are One ! Our God is a mighty God. He Reigns.

[@darlahartmann6859]

A lifetime highlight, honor & privilege to be a part of this heavenly sounding, timely, meaningful, historic production! This music touches my soul❣At age 76, this is one of the most memorable moments of my life❣🙏🎶💕

[@nijk1947]

Darla Hartmann I'm almost your age, 73, and I feel the same!❤️

[@anniestewart573]

Being a singer who has, along with most people, lost the pleasure and companionship of singing in a chorus and church choir, this was one of the most beautiful, moving and inspiring works of art I have been witness to...it is the music of HOPE. Eric Whitacre has created a celestial masterpiece!

[@katemcmanus8234]

WHO gives the thumbs down??? This is perfection.... soooo thrilled to have been part of this!! 🥰🥰

[@marialuciariccioli4971]

This piece gives us all hope... Music will always be the golden glue to fix the world.

[@dianeshopteau1453]

I'm one of those 17,572 videos. The words and music just melt my heart every time I sing or listen to it. I really can't just listen to it without singing it after all the rehearsing and video takes. It was an amazing experience and I feel connected with 17,571 other singers from around the world during a time when our world is in such turmoil. Music truly is a universal language!

[@andrewvelonis5940]

There are words?

[@salamanca1954]

Thank you! Your voice was heard.

[@carolinehenry3844]

I was in that sea of voices too. So emotional. Such Hope in Sing Gently.

[@Yhhmhmhmhmhm]

caught you! 6:56 right middle

[@briannaw103]

I was in it too

[@noracascella9096]

This became a lullaby for me during many sleepless nights as an essential worker. Music for the soul of a world that has been under siege. Thank you to the 17,571. So grateful for this experience and hope it reaches millions more with its message of love and hope.

[@Nelle5609]

Nora, thank you for your devotion as an essential worker. I hope you will stay well and stay strong. To think this could have been handled differently so the loss of life would not have been so massive. It's all been so heartbreaking! Gallons of tears shed.

[@mariannedenheijer9517]

Honored to be part of it! The video is realy stunning ! I know I am somewhere in it, I cant find myself ...but knowing I am between al of that voices is enough !! Thank you Eric!!

[@pamwoods7564]

@@Nelle5609 Same feelings here. This is definitely going a long way in "keeping me aloft."

[@Enolu]

I totally feel for you, I sung this a lot on the ward I work on - I was doing a lot of night shifts while recording this - it definitely got me through. It was nice to sing it around the hosptial :-) Hope you are okay and sleeping well now!

[@belle_thegoldiegirl]

Me too Nora. As a music educator in public schools, CoVid took the act of singing for so long (safety first). It was so gut wrenching to not be able to sing with my kids. When I first heard and saw this, I literally cried. This also became my lullaby for sleep as well. Thanks for all you did and do.

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

IMAGINE no borders, all colors and ages good to each other, caring for each other, unified in loving purpose! That would be a description of a world-wide family of singers, yes, but primarily teachers. WHO ARE WE?

[@juliearthur8303]

This is one of the most exquisitely beautiful things I have ever heard... Thank you, Mr. Whitacre, for offering this moment of glory and illumination amidst all the darkness in our world today... And thank you, each one of the 17,572, for sharing your voice with us.

[@davidmikey7385]

Julie Arthur how you doing friend?

[@maryjowerbiansky3555]

It was humbling and a privilege to be one of the altos.

[@nijk1947]

Me too, I'm so happy about that❤️

[@deelarry2137]

Wow!! The song is breathtaking

[@kai-is-tireddd2636]

Yall did absolutely amazing!

[@susancaldwell4659]

Another alto here and I feel absolutely the same. Wonderful singing with you!

[@birchtreefarm1]

Yes, it was such a wonderful experience to participate in this.

[@stephaniechalkley6014]

This is what I think it sounds like in Heaven when all the angels get together and welcome a new soul!!!! Thank you for such beautiful music!!!

[@1931JC]

One of the few things humans do that harms no one and uplifts everyone! Bless you all

[@janetwinter3876]

So sad that in the current situation singing together is one of the most dangerous things we could do. At least we could all sing separately, safely and have it all put together thanks to Eric.

[@fdrjohnson4000]

This is simply amazing. I cannot understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Thanks Maestro and all of the singers and people behind the scenes for making this a truly enjoyable experience to watch. Thank you!

[@LiamStrand]

It's going to be okay, I know that now.

[@cortlandtbender8062]

Thank you, Eric, for continuing to show the way for virtual collaboration in the midst of the world wide pandemic You were a prophet with your first choir. the choral world is grateful.

[@georgeplude7976]

What the world’s people can create with the right leader.

[@erikshure360]

Who was the world's leader when this was created?

[@robertisbell3772]

This was pure love and hope for humanity. I cried tears of joy while watching this today. So incredible...what a gift in these times. Thank you to all who worked on this project.

[@franziskaschoenfeld539]

This music brings peace to and unquiet world. Franziska Isbell Schoenfeld

[@blackpavoratti]

It’s been 2 years since I sang in this majestic chorus and I am still in tears… 😭 If you ever wanna know what the heavenly choir looks and sounds like… this is a good example… this is a song about unity… all ages, races, ethnicities… together as ONE!

[@regand7830]

Brings tears to my eyes. In this time of pandemic, so much economic and social uncertainty....artists found a way, a beautiful way to come together and do something so beautiful for the world. What a gift. And I can't thank you all enough!

[@dv6000islame]

I've sung in choirs some 32 years and have conducted a church choir for about 6 years. I love composers like Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjielo, Dan Forrest, Rob Gardner, John Rutter, and others. This was my first time doing a VC. What a privilege it was to be a part of this! While singing solo and submitting a video recording pales in comparison to a real choir experience, I enjoyed the unity of this unique experience. After eight or nine takes, and staying up until 2 AM the day before the deadline, I added my small Bass II contribution and became yet another point of light amidst the sea 17500+ other singers and signers who shared their talent and love for good choral music and the beauty of artistic expression. Well done to all my other virtual choir mates, to the production crew who put it together, and especially Eric for composing it! I spent over an hour listening to this marvelous recording again and again Sunday night while reading everyone's beautiful comments and contemplating God's goodness. I strongly believe God inspired Eric to write this piece precisely at a time when the world needed it the most. God was not surprised by the pandemic, by riots, divisive politics etc. I believe he prepares beacons of light like this in advance of such events. Stars shine the brightest in the dark of night. The darkness reveals their brightness all the more. Thank you all for being stars and lighting up the night. Let us all sing forever gently as one! May God bless and keep you all!

[@stewartjv52]

So proud to be part of this ♥️ My hair stands up on my arms listening to it, A taste of what heaven will sound like brings tears to my eyes. Found my name!

[@kmt_sky9757]

This is beautiful. You can’t hear Color. You can’t hear Race. You can’t hear Sex. You can’t hear Religion. You can’t hear Age. You just hear the voice of the human spirit. Thank you all for opening the portal of human possibility and defining the meaning of one.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Thank you 💐

[@jewelsc7552]

AMEN🙏 This song made me sit down and cry all day. I havnt had this much hope since last year. God Bless everyone❤🌈

[@AZmom60]

As it should be!

[@daniellademas1466]

Beautifully said!

[@dr.malcolmpaterson5744]

Beautifully said.

[@nijk1947]

I'm crying again... Every time when I listen to this song I remember the beginning of the first wave of the pandemic in my country. I was so lucky to participate in this project; it will be an everlasting memory of a special event in a lifetime. It raised me up in an insecure, scary period and I thank Eric Whitacre for creating this almost religious experience.❤️

[@wallydeschamps8664]

Beautiful! I know now much work this is and now daunting it is for the choral singer to sing "exposed" via his/her submission. Nothing beats making music in person with other musicians, but I am thankful for this technology especially during this awful pandemic.

[@roseshelgarriott1051]

This made me cry. But in a GOOD way. It gives me a TINY idea of how God must feel when all these voices come together in praise and love. Amazing. I can't imagine the effort it must have taken all of those involved in this production. The editing. Watching each individual recording. Piecing it all together and being sure the timing was correct. Truly a beautiful piece. Thank you for this. For all of those involved, this was truly a gift to the world. Keep on singing!

[@marialuciariccioli4971]

Roseshel Garriott i agree... tears in my eyes, every single time. God is here, in every note and pause. What a gift.

[@tonyanddeb1012]

My wife sang in this - the soprano part and I am enormously proud of her and everyone else that stood for what felt like years against a plain background with one earbud in, looking into a camera AND a video screen and sang their hearts out! Again and again and again waiting for the one that didn't have a swear word, or the dog, or their husband saying hey that sounded great babes you should have recorded it (reply "I was you #$@%!!!!") 😀 And of course a huge and heartfelt thank you to Eric and his fantastic team for making it happen. Superstars each and every one of you. I can't be the only one wishing and hoping for VC7! Well done everyone, with respect from us here in SW France

[@clbowman3902]

Thank you for making me laugh out loud and startling all the birds outside!

[@Carla-ns8rx]

You described the process perfectly. It took me 2 sessions from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. ro record IT and convince myself IT was not going to get any better. I kept to those odd hours to avoid the barking of my neighbour's dog and street traffic. But IT was worth avery inconvinience just to head this and know that I'm somewhere there

[@synchronistory]

mUSic of love fills the gaping hole in our global Whole - and heals the soul. xx

[@cesaraugustomorenomolina8158]

Three years later, and I'm still so deeply moved by this song. So humbled and honored to see my face in there, along with 17,571 choir siblings from all over the world ❤🌍

[@michele21auntiem]

Dad, had you lived 4 more years i know you would have wanted to take part in this. The music will ALWAYS bring you to me. Forever your daughter.

[@rosemarysullivan8301]

This utube has become part of my daily prayer for world reconciliation and peace.

[@georgefirth]

In quantum physics, there is such thing as coherence. Coherence is when a group of drummers are playing in rythym at the same time. If one was out of tune, it wouldn't sound nice. You are in fact a body of energy. Either living as a coherent being, in tune. Or incoherently, out of tune and rythym. You can move into rythym by opening your focus to the space around you and moving into a state of love. Just like these singers, singing from their hearts. And them all coming together as one to make a beautiful symphony. Imagine if all lived with love in their hearts at the same time. What World would we live in? What World would you live in? Live in love.

[@rebekahlafever333]

George, well said my friend! ❤🎵🎶

[@gailkihn3067]

I had an amazing experience years ago at a vocal workshop where 3 other women and I vocalized while beating on one drum...no rehearsal, no spoken words...just voices, drumming in profound synchronicity. The entire group held the silence after we concluded, and the effect was profound...one I'll always cherish

[@carawilson-granat2984]

Bless you, George Firth, for these words. I needed to read them.... I send my love to you!

[@arnaudcoune2341]

[@Rebbibean]

That's very sweet of you to say George! Thank you for being awesome! 😁🎶☮️

[@rebekahfreeman5436]

I was fortunate to be a part of this...it came at a time after I had just lost my husband 2 months prior....being a part of this put a song back in my heart. And now, listening to it again, I cannot help but cry--overcome by the sheer beauty and simplicity of this piece. Many, many thanks to Eric Whitacre, and the many people that worked tirelessly to put 17,500+ voice together and create this. Thank you for letting me be a part of this.

[@lvnr]

TIMESTAMPS (To see your name faster!) Virtual Choir 6 17,572 Singers from 129 Countries ( 04:15 ) (All names are arranged alphabetically) 06:09 - List of countries 04:30 - SOPRANO 06:25 - ALTO 08:19 - TENOR 09:00 - BASS 1 09:27 - BASS 2 09:58 - SIGN LANGUAGE Hi. Leo here. I'm one of the tenors..Here is a time stamp so you can find your name in your voice sections. (Give this a thumbs up so that more people get to see their name fast) It has been an honor to be able to sing with each and everyone of you.

[@muhamadamirulabdulhamid3267]

Neat! Thanks!

[@laurenhan1215]

I'm getting chills! We all came together regardless of race, religion, location, gender. We set our differences aside to unite our voices to "sing gently" this beautiful song. Now I know what 17,000+ united voice sounds like... It's pure beauty. Thank you Eric Whitacre for this opportunity, and the team for their hardwork and making this possible. Now brb, i'm guna go watch this over and over and cry. 😭

[@downyourtube]

If someone asked you, "Are the land masses on top or our planet uniquely shaped?, You'd probably say "no" (meaning- there's nothing to them, they are just there). What if I told you they where arranged for a purpose for us to find and understand one day? In 2010 using Google Earth (best to use that year if you look all this up on Google Earth to try it for yourselves) I discovered Our Planet AND Google Earth TOGETHER - Tell the SAME STORY of CREATION, that matches the BIBLE PERFECTLY. Our Whole Planet is covered with WATERMARKS. They are in the form of PICTURES AND COMBINE THEM ALL TOGETHER AND THEY TELL THE STORY OF CREATION....AND THEY EVEN SHOW A IMAGE OF GOD HIMSELF (the Creator of this Fantastic Discovery). Please I'm begging anyone who took the time to read all of this to come see what I found and let me prove it to you once and for all God is as real as you and me. Come see what I found and then please help me tell others because KZbin and the atheists are doing all they can for you to not see this. It changes everything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jai2cnuel7R7osk As hard as it is to believe, I promise you, what I found will convince you. Please give me a chance to prove myself. (YOU MUST WATCH ON A COMPUTER MONITOR, NOT YOUR CELL PHONE! THERE'S DETAILS YOU'LL MISS USING A CELL PHONE).

[@benedictus7081]

I remember when it was still lockdown all around, I couldn’t see my hubby who was living in a different country at that time, I couldn’t go to church, I couldn’t visit my family who was living in another city, nor could I see my friends. Music, that has been a huge part of my life was also been taken away since all choir practices been cancelled. Then I found this video. Then all I remembered was I replayed the video for many times and I cried in every time I replayed it. Thank you Eric, your work brings peace, joy, and strength in the hardest time of my life.

[@serettamartin1856]

It is truly heavenly. My first impression was of souls coming together in song. I've been thinking about souls a lot lately. We've lost so many to the virus, but they are not lost to the greater power.

[@marthasiemers8214]

My age is 93 yrs. It's almost 1:30 a.m I'm checking my FB for today and found this beauteous choral music and I am reminiscing about when I sang in college accapella choir, which was good and makes me appreciate this so much. This is truly an amazing feat and so beautiful. Thank you.

[@hilarylewis7017]

There are no words to express how this makes me feel!!!

[@1caphil]

Martha, it is amazing to see how very much engaged you are in life. I hope I am like that if/when I am 93 yrs.

[@bettymcguire9107]

Amazing!!!! Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing

[@leeeungho51]

It was my great pleasure that I joined this project "Sing gently" as one of 17,572 singers for World Virtual Choir 2 years ago...Now I'm praying for peace to sing together all over the world.

[@MahtabMotahari]

It was a pleasure to participate in this wonderful worldwide choir... And singing this beautiful piece of art that sounds like heaven 💫🦋... Imagine there's no countries... Sing as one...🎈

[@VigliInc]

Beautiful, obviously. I'll try to spread the word about this.

[@freedom584]

This is not our voices. It's the sound of beautiful humanity!

[@cookieswirlb3942]

Beautiful things happen when humans all come together and join in the universal language of peace, unity, love, and music!

[@freedom584]

​@@cookieswirlb3942I wish you well. Hugs from across the seas.

[@marialuciariccioli4971]

Still listening to this with a sense of gratitude and joy...

[@MH-ji3oi]

Thank you Maestro Eric Whitacre for this beautiful music. I am proud to be a part of this amazing choir. It is a song of love, hope, and strength for me and my husband after we have recovered from Covid-19. Music healed our souls. Thank you and love you all!

[@conraderb]

Big shout out to my boy, the nerdiest computer nerd and author there ever was, David Pogue, top center at 1:27. Read your books in the 90s, saw you speak in the mid-2000s, and had no idea you were a singer. Also, well done to everyone, and Eric.

[@slogomary]

And this is how prayer works, even without four walls and a roof.. perfect..thank you!💜

[@CharlesStruble]

I absolutely love when people from all over the world come together virtually to make music...

[@ireneshettle2990]

So privileged to have been a very very small part of this alongside 17571 others. Nearly a year later it still reduces me to quiet tears, even though I know the piece so well. It has to be the biggest choral piece I will ever take part in, in all senses of the word, and the one with most meaning, pushing all the buttons. Thank you Eric for one of the most profound musical experiences of my long life.

[@sarahsingsforchrist]

Still coming back to this one. Can we just appreciate the editing? It's literally like areas of our world coming together visually and audibly.

[@karenmccants1439]

Chills and tears, chills and tears. So incredibly gorgeous--well done, everyone! Love the kintsugi reference--just perfect. Reminds me of these words (from Bahá'u'lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith): "So powerful is the light of unity that it can illumine the whole earth." 🙏🏿❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@tudocomarte1]

It was the most beatifull sensation in my life. Can to see my dreams realized!!! Thank you so much

[@Laviolette656]

I can’t believe how beautifully moving this piece is. EricWhitacre is a brilliant composer and a wonderful man. The team who made this happen behind the scenes should be applauded for their fine work on this project! To my 17,571 virtual choir friends.... blessings to you all for your kindness, generosity and friendship throughout this! Sing gently everyone!!!♥️💜💙

[@wildhorses6817]

💐💚💚💚💚💚💚💐

[@patriksaagim]

I legitimately think I can hear myself so clearly! What a wonderful experience to sing gently as one!

[@ensemblezuruckaufa6735]

Funny, I've the same.

[@isi_g2622]

Me too. I can even hear one little mistake I made (singing a "t" one sec.to late). 😁 And a friend who didn't know I participated said the same, that he can hear me. He knows my voice very well. Weird. Guess it's because we are one. 🎶🌎

[@sooz9433]

I am weeping like a little girl, yes there is nothing better than standing together in the same room and singing out...but since we can't this is the most beautiful and amazing alternative .. God Bless the beautiful voices in this piece and everyone involved in making it. I am grateful for you all.🎼💞

[@marycrescenzo6303]

So thrilled and honored to be a voice of many in this amazing work of art!

[@FaithySummers210]

I've been reading through all of your beautiful comments and they have brought me to tears numerous times. I am honored to have been part of VC6 Sing Gently as an Alto under the wonderful Maestro Eric Whitacre. I feel so humbled to know that we have touched so many of your lives in such profound ways. I am personally glad we could bring you some peace and joy in this difficult time. In a time when we are so divided what we all need is to 'Sing Gently As One', but that is not just referring to singing, but living gently and being gentle with yourself. We are going through a time when history is being made and each day is a new challenge. We live in a world vastly different from the one at the beginning of this year, it is filled with unfathomable uncertainty, anxiety, stress, sadness, and divisiveness. I am blessed to be part of this good piece of history that is bringing some sort of peace to thousands the world over. I was saddened to have missed the last 5 and had promised myself that I would be part of the next one, then Sing Gently came about and I knew I had to take part. I didn't just find a choir though, I found a community of people that have truly become like a family, and I am so grateful every day for that community. Sing Gently came to me in a time when I was struggling so much dealing with the second anniversary of my older sister's death, her 30th birthday, my 28the birthday making me as old as she was when she passed, and the depression, stress, and anxiety that all brought about. It brought me peace, hope, and happiness and I hope it can do the same for all of you. I hope we all get to sing together in a VC7 and that by that time we will all be able to Sing As One together in person again. I know I look forward to that day. Thank you for all of your thoughtful, inspiring, and soulful comments. Please keep sending them, I know our community enjoys reading them. We are blessed to have the support of each one of you. Remember to always Sing Gently As One! 💜🎶🌟

[@colleenjones3059]

One of my friends asked about the lyrics, as she couldn't read them clearly in the video. Hope it's okay to post them here: May we sing together, always. May our voice be soft. May our singing be music for others and may it keep others aloft. Sing gently, always. Sing gently as one. May we stand together, always. May our voice be strong. May we hear the singing and May we always sing along. Sing gently, always. Sing gently as one. - Eric Whitacre

[@juliemurray7973]

thank you. for me too!

[@lindalanderos3952]

Thank you thank you 👍🏽🌹

[@ldoring]

Thank you.....from the bottom of my heart!

[@cindykrueger3663]

Colleen Jones Thank you so much. Absolutely beautiful!

[@jdnelson9114]

Thank you for shedding light on the soul behind this beautiful chorale ... simple as the lyrics are, this was a feat of great design and ambition. Truly a masterpiece!

[@ceciliapeyser663]

When we look back on this time in the years to come, don’t forget about this. Cherish the beauty of it all.

[@melissalundberg4656]

It is not through more speeches, criticism, reforms or laws that we will heal this world. It is through shared experience of love and beauty on a global scale that will heal us and help us find each other . Keep singing for us, for our future. God bless you Eric Whitacre and everybody.

[@mariannedole5165]

Thank you! I've been singing in choirs since I was 11; I'm now 72. Blindness doesn't stop me from singing. Would love to join with all of you. Blessings.

[@brucecarr7657]

I pray that such beauty touches even the hardest of hearts.

[@yosemitysam]

I've never cried at a piece of music before, but this is just how heaven would sound like. What beauty created by the best of the human race 💙

[@cherylmelina3097]

Agree.... i cry everything I play it...

[@nijk1947]

Thank you, I was one of the altos!❤️

[@rebekahlafever333]

@@nijk1947 Altos rules!!!! ❤🎵🎶.......😊

[@adoreskittens]

Could not agree more! Simply amazing!

[@judypaul8096]

The healing power of music is so evident here. I want it back, Lord. Please heal our land.

[@freedom584]

We want it back, Lord. Please hear your children.

[@benji8648]

Because of quarantine i had to miss my first states solo and ensemble competion. I havent the oppertunity to practice singing as much and i had kind of forgotten what a choir sounded like. Thank you Eric Whitacre for helping me remember again

[@gthair]

This is so emotional for me. Bravo to the singers, the computer artists, and especially to the conductor and his partners that had the vision and brought it to this very hurting world.

[@susanj.walterspowers6860]

We need to do everything we can to regain our world and sing together again. I'm sobbing, so, so much. This is stunning. We must sing softly now but someday soon we must sing loudly, together with joy. You, Maestro Whitacre are a soulful genius. I'm in love with all of this.

[@kathrynborden2164]

This is my favorite comment. Everyone I know is connected to the performing arts and we grieve our temporary mutedness but we are NOT silent. We WILL sing , with power and healing, and until it can come from our voices it comes from our hearts.

[@susiehb2093]

YES. So am I. It is the Kingdom come...

[@precioustraveler]

Small thing, but I really liked that the singers were listed by first name. There's something more intimate about doing it that way. 🥰 Lovely song, lovely voices, lovely video. I needed this.

[@annanutshell9586]

This is proof humanity can change for the better!

[@amberibrahim2221]

My choir teacher showed me this video and I fell in love with it

[@maynnemillares]

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" -- Arthur Clarke That is basically what this video did. 20-years ago, this feat can only be done by a wizard.

[@PeachesSkinCare]

Thank you to all of you for this beautiful gift❤️ As a small business owner of over 30 years who has had to close all three of my salons, watching everything I have worked for struggle to survive, I have felt at times hopeless and afraid. This reminds me things are bigger then I am. Thank you for allowing me to listen, to cry ( much needed) and to believe in my heart all will be well. ❤️

[@gloriaperin109]

While listening to a BBC radio program earlier this morning, I heard the composer being interviewed about this mesmerising production. Sadly, I lost my mother to Parkinson's just prior to the release of this exquisite song last year. Now as I approach the first anniversary of her death, I'm playing "Sing Gently" while reflecting back on my mother's life and love for my daughter and I. Thank you Eric. Thank you Mum.

[@katyu16]

That was a complete PRIVILEGE listening to that!