Vocal Spectrum - Go The Distance (Hercules)

[@MrRaysquatch]

My dad sang barbershop music for the better part of 50 years. He passed 5 years ago. The spine tingling harmony never gets old. This group sounds great. The lead singer has some very impressive lung capacity and the whole time holding the note perfectly. Well done gentlemen.

[@MrRaysquatch]

Who I thought was the lead singer ended up actually being the tenor. My mistake. It is Tim Waurick, phenomenal singer.

[@lazy_bloom]

I successfully posted the last note on lead without breathing for the second time today! Super proud of myself.

[@Player-ys6mn]

Not that hard tho!

[@lazy_bloom]

Not that hard if you hyperventilate for the 4 measures leading up to the post. Otherwise you're fucked.

[@kanchanchaudhary1973]

congrats!

[@eboone]

@@Player-ys6mn wow thanks :/

[@Bingusmomento]

its actually really easy lol. not to let you down

[@SueDNim]

It just doesn't matter how many times I hear this. Those final 30 seconds make my toes curl every time.

[@zeppelinman70]

It's called an eargasm.

[@crsoffical]

that weird

[@ronk1125]

Wow barbershop acapella at its finest, unbelievable arrangement, I'm blessed to have sung the lead and I treasure every moment of the memory and I'm still singing along, also classics Railroad Rag and For the Longest Time

[@angelsanchez2779]

THAT BASS!!! KILLING THE GAME!

[@SixStringsBroken]

Every time I hear this arrangement I wish I had the lungs of that tenor

[@SutekkaGhost]

I did in high school. Then I started smoking. Yup.

[@careyjones98]

No one has the lungs of that tenor! I'm pretty sure he is Kryptonian

[@mavrcva9313]

That post at the end is the lead

[@careyjones98]

@@mavrcva9313 Actually its not the lead holding that post. It is the lead part but Tim Waurick the tenor switches parts with the lead Eric Dalbey to hold the post and Eric takes the high point for the end

[@m3talh3ad1994]

that's Tim Waurick, one of the best barbershop tenors around. He's the guy that posts the note at the end of the song for 30+ seconds

[@lotechfarmer]

I've recently had surgery that restored hearing in my right ear. What a blessing to listen to this in full stereo!! Did anyone else hear a high overtone of at least several octaves above Tim's note in that last chord?

[@zevallison9130]

I thought whoever did the last note was gonna pop like the bluebird from Shrek! AWESOME, GUYS!

[@bugler0090]

It just reminded me of the Bug's Bunny episodes where his glove continues to conduct the opera singer, lol!

[@MSA03]

His name is Tim waurick if you didnt know or cared after 4 years lol

[@brandonfregoso9833]

Brandon

[@puzzLEGO]

its been a decade but this is so beautiful still

[@Icusleeping8]

I've watched this video over 100 times, and it still does not cease to amaze me.

[@ladyvoldything]

I have listened to this twelve times today. I hate you, Vocal Spectrum.

[@cloudfangLP]

That last note...I WOULD DIE!

[@AriochStarr]

That can be arranged

[@cloudfangLP]

AriochStarr Well that's not nice :/

[@Alex-sm4wi]

***** To be honest, after a bit of practice and some warming up, you would be able to hit that note for at least 30 seconds, maybe even higher

[@jshinab2]

Matt Bellamy If you can hang on to Tim's volume and tone for that long, you may have some real barbershop potential. Tim Waurick is an absolute beast.

[@Alex-sm4wi]

agreed

[@PatrickVBentsen]

Inspires me to sing more more more. Absolutely love this version. I have much to learn, but one day I will sing my way across the planet. Best wishes and smiles to all of you out there. Remember to go the distance. ;) "Trust the World - hunt your dreams"

[@IncapableLP]

That last harmony is just magnificent!

[@gylfie24linole]

If you've got enough breath support it is possible, but to do it at that dynamic for that long is very impressive.

[@davidreed3108]

Wow. All I can say is wow. That was absolutely amazing. Your balance and tonal quality is stunning! I played this in my choir class for part of the listening part of our warmups and everyone in the class (advanced men's a-cappella) was speechless. I can't say enough good things about you guys. Superb job gentlemen.

[@bubbles093]

HOLY CRAP THAT ENDING BLEW MY MIND!!!!!!!

[@killoger]

"Go the Distance" is a song from Disney's 1997 animated feature film, Hercules. It was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel, and originally recorded by American actor Roger Bart in his film role as the singing voice of Hercules. American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton recorded a pop version of the song for the film's end credits. so i think i was dead on what i said.

[@FFWhiteside]

God given talent. Absolutely amazing. Overtone, not a shake not a crack, Incredable vocal power/lung capacity. Im dumbfounded! AMAZING!

[@chezzy93]

I just don't understand why this isn't on the radio all the time rather than the other crap that's on now... Music like this can be called Music

[@smolbleat]

Phil: I trained all those would-be heroes. Odysseus, Perseus, Theseus. A lot of "yeuseus." And every one of those bums let me down flatter than a discus. None of them could go the distance.

[@Sleuth2786]

This gives me chills....This version never fails to lift my spirits! Thank you Vocal Spectrum!

[@JamForNoReason]

Just don't understand why other covers have more views than this one

[@Sarttimi]

pure eargasm. holy shit that tenor.

[@TheRealDamnSyko]

The words are "the gods" in the film, and "my god" in the Michael Bolton version. While personally I prefer the former ("gods" rhymes better with "odds"), the latter gets used in a capella versions more often, because it's adapted from the Michael Bolton version (the film version omits the verses and has dialogue over where they were).

[@dinkleberg746]

it's not edited. it's the tenor, tim waurick and he is most likely the greatest tenor in barbershop history.

[@Jackman24601]

Vocal Spectrum didn't change the words. The arranger did. And really, it's one letter, so it doesn't matter.

[@realguitarjayde]

Trust me, nothing feels better than posting an A that soars through the tag, but sometimes you've gotta know the limits!

[@waytooolazy]

It's unbelievable how good this is!

[@musichoney49]

I LOVE that they said, "I will please my God." Respect level times a hundred. So much God-given talent. Brilliant (:

[@CollegeLion]

Damn, THAT is how you sing that song!

[@bigdadspider]

I'd like to be 30 years younger and have Tim's lungs. Hell I'd take just one of them. Absolutely awesome.

[@emmanueludoh77]

I just listened to Rendezvous Quartet's version of this song and I don't know which one I like better. Both leave me in shock by the amazing the vocal blending they achieve. It is amazing that the same song with the same arrangement sung acapella by 2 quartet groups can sound so different. It is apples and oranges and I feel like eating fruit salad. Standing ovation to you Vocal Spectrum. Sensational!

[@Waikowhai1]

Right, just needs to hold it for 10 more seconds or so... We're half way there.

[@jaystew3873]

I love the notes in this song! The dynamics are amazing! They are truly the best!

[@ptcalifjean]

Spine tingling harmonies - so fantastic!

[@PsychadelicDudette]

this is a truly spectacular, truly beautiful a capella. brings me to tears every time.

[@Xanthius]

Chills! I got CHILLS from this! :D I always loved the song and this is just amped in every way.

[@RickeyLee48]

It's a crying shame you have such a terrible picture to such a beautiful song and such an incredible presentation. You guys are wonderful.

[@kylemosley3380]

i miss watching these guys! they sound this amazing when they are rehearsing too!

[@bigbenhebdomadarius6252]

With Tim Waurick in the world, what hope is there for the rest of us?

[@beastdrummer555]

DAMN that bass is ridiculous!

[@JulianYvesVA]

The tag is so iconic

[@FFWhiteside]

Please don't compare them to glee. That is a slap in the face.

[@CSharpMajor]

Huzzah a man of quality

[@oldsk0ol]

"The only person in the world who can pull off that note." I beg to differ. I have seen and heard many singers pull of this note. There is nothing special about it. An impressive feat that he can hold a note this long. But I doubt that he's the ONLY one in the WHOLE WORLD that can pull off that note."

[@alexboche1349]

What an incredible performance!

[@nexato451]

Amazing. Absolutely awe-inspiring. If you just want to vibe this is definitely something I would recommend. It is just such an inspiring song to start with and this performance of it just encapsulates raw talent and emotion that this song can really let shine!

[@hamishcoles6201]

Just started doing this with my barbershop quartet, so much fun!!

[@AlaskanWolf16]

holy shit. That last note from the tenor.

[@joshburns1777]

Tim Waurick (pictured centre in the video) is not human. His range is just outrageous.

[@Dustin1047]

Yup. Tim is just other worldly!

[@garysandman6474]

This is a song by Vocal Spectrum,an international barbershop quartet world champion . Arrangement is from Tim Waurick,the tenor, thus the mostly tenor melody and that awesome last note is indeed all Tim. He is known for long notes besides being an awesome arranger and he can sing all four barbershop parts for a demo tape, He has quite a few songs on here. Has performed classical music as well and has sung in many countries and Carnegie Hall too! Not bad for someone from Missouri !! Check out Vocal Spectrum's " Bring Him Home" featuring Tim as well. Google Vocal Spectrum for their website and contact info.

[@chromagic]

Hi Gary, I really admire Tim because he is one of the most talented singers I ever knew...but this arrangement has been written by Aaron Dale, not by Tim. Probably you can buy the perfect Teachtracks Tim sung (all four voices!). And without having the music in front of me, I am quite sure hearing Eric's beautiful voice (the lead singer of Vocal Spectrum) singing the melody...

[@treesarecool12345678]

Gary Sandman Arrangement is by Aaron Dale, not Tim.

[@TheWayOfShawn]

Not only that! But the Tenor holds that note for 40 seconds....

[@co11in__18]

We’re singing this in our Men’s Choir, and on the sheet music, that very last section is actually labeled with “Insanity... this is too high for anybody other than VS”

[@the_comfy_pa3da150]

3:05 eargasm 😩

[@judybeach3991]

Electrifying!!

[@wassupman9858]

That base...wow...

[@OliverBranch]

I got non-stop chills throughout this whole video. Absolutely amazing.

[@RPHughes1611]

Just a quality song and outstanding harmony...love it!

[@MagicByEli]

That bass is amazing.

[@cierajock501]

WOW!!! No words can describe how awesome that was

[@Jackman24601]

No, he swaps with Eric at "But to look beyond the glory" at 2:27, have a listen, and you should hear the change in the voice singing the melody, cos Eric and Tim's voices sound very different.

[@tchilst]

31 people can't go the distance

[@jacktheluth4083]

TC Hilst 34 now

[@jasonsmithoffical]

35 now lol

[@finchi55]

+TC Hilst 36 there is a tear in my eye

[@FanofCrash25]

+Corban Finch Still 36 for 36 tears

[@FanofCrash25]

+Corban Finch Still 36 for 36 tears

[@NutQaze]

Incredible !

[@mirrors2006a]

Its actually a different system in the following order from highest to lowest (generally): Tenor (High), Lead (Melody), Baritone (Bridges Between melody and Bass/Tenor), Bass (Low)

[@thequitestupid]

Pretty much the best barbershop song ever

[@kezwhiterosette81]

shame there isn't a "LOVE IT" button. What a fab quartet!

[@sarahpick7545]

Just lovely. Enough said.

[@1000sherry]

Absolutely breathtaking! (For real--I think I was holding MY breath for the length of the tag!) Fantastic!

[@dajonjames5759]

You must singing bass wrong, my friend. Cause where I come from the tenors get the melody and the basses the girls. It is the trade off of life.

[@dylangray9360]

This gives me an eargasm every time!

[@waurickfan]

Goodbye, Hercules. Tim Waurick just took your spot in barbershop mythology :)

[@browderindahouse]

Ugh the bass line is soooooooo sawesome in this song!!!

[@Jackman24601]

The bass is singing in the final chord, he's just drowned out by Tim's Ab. The final chord is bass (Chris) = middle Db, tenor (Tim) = Ab above middle C, baritone (Jonny) = Db octave above Chris, and finally lead (Eric) = F above high C. Obviously, because Tim, and possibly Jonny (the man's got an amazing upper range) are belting, Chris's relatively low Db gets covered up by the group. He's singing though, trust me.

[@deeaplw]

Holy shit. Wow. Just ...wow!

[@Lurch1869]

That Tenor....wow!!!!

[@elessal]

so awsome, powerful and beautiful

[@tedcruzatemyleftshoe3222]

What I loved the most was "I will please my God" they're being so open about their faith :D Oh the ringing of the chord at the end is absolutely beautifulllll

[@joyfulyes]

the ringing -- and the whole rendition -- are fantastic! As for the "god" lyric...the song is from a movie where there are many gods...singers have sung versions of this with the word singular or plural, in neither case is it necessary to be a believer to sing it! I don't think the voice actor from the movie who sang it as "gods" is pagan, for example...But from what I've read these guys are monotheists, so their singing "god" makes sense.

[@CharismanNr1]

this is so awesome

[@RiannahFL]

@ProdigyStepper yes, it is available on ITunes. Just search for Vocal Spectrum, Go the Distance

[@pythygorus]

Amazing and one of my favorites!

[@looneytoohey]

ZOMG - that final chord!!!

[@Zape00]

i wish i could hold the ab without the falsetto... one of the best versions of the song! spectacular!

[@ForeverAlonePrick]

I like the face of that guy in the picture. I made that exact same face while listening to this song.

[@hannahfennell1760]

I couldn't close my mouth at the end !!!!!

[@ianhai6891]

Pure music talent and not heavily influenced by autotune!

[@sedgie33]

me too. it's so good

[@dinkleberg746]

he does it live for even longer :) he does multitracks and the longest he ever held was 52 seconds and he wrote the tag around it

[@SerothTalon]

My goosebumps have goosebumps. That was awesome!

[@hearrtxjeany]

this gave me goosebumps. absolutely amazing, you should be proud of yourselves.

[@alexandarjohnson1645]

don't hate cause you can't do it. just because they sound amazing doesn't mean you have to find something wrong that isn't even wrong

[@Jackman24601]

Just to clear it up, the final phrase he does in one breath, the breath is at 3:00, and they cut off the chord at 3:38, so it's almost 40 seconds.

[@Pestrutsi]

Yeah!! I was looking at the sheet music and wondering who's singing that, or better yet, who even could sing that. The last chord's just amazing as a whole! Even the high f is super hard to hit!

[@mattman488]

This should have more views

[@Gomes5000]

Amazing... You sing very good !! Your voices are woderfuls !!

[@21mynumba]

You guys are great! Perfect harmony and pitches!

[@esmereldamarterelli]

Love this sound. LOVE!!

[@karanicolexoxo]

@Jackman24601 vocal spectrum was a guest artist at harmony camp one year and we got an exclusive performance and q&a with them.they were really nice.

[@MaxAlexanderTaylor]

Has nobody commented on that last tenor note? He held that mother for 30 fucking seconds.

[@chuckn61]

I loveeeee singing lead on this song

[@musichoney49]

@wendebular the orginal lyrics are "please the gods" but they changed it... i find it significant.

[@Powerslapguru]

:,) crazy chills this song gave me!! I absolutely love it!