VOCES8 & The King's Singers: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) - Billy Joel (arr. Philip Lawson)

[@KSfan4ever]

And this, folks, is how it's done. Phrasing, blend, harmony, breath control, emotionality, gentleness and sheer beauty of sound are hallmarks of both these premier groups. And to do it together - wow.

[@libbynoska7379]

Yes Yes Yes

[@TDHChoir]

And no vibrato! Bloody brilliant!

[@maxi-g]

ok joe

[@karstenberg3954]

Absolutely!

[@michaeltutty1540]

​@@TDHChoir So true. With close harmony like that, even a hint of vibrato would have killed the chords. Instead the resultant tones have the angels singing.

[@Troubleshooter125]

Billy Joel created something extraordinary with this Lullabye and did justice to it on _River of Dreams._ Now VOCES8 and The King's Singers took Billy's creation to a whole 'nother level of exquisite beauty. Truly jaw-dropping.

[@bethaniebarbee9784]

i was at this concert, Gods presence in that room was stronger than i've ever felt it before. This was the greatest experience ever. I remember hearing this song for the first time and getting emotional because of the depth of the lyrics. Thank you.

[@TheFlyingBrain.]

May every child on this planet grow up knowing the love and safety expressed in this song...

[@sarac.3259]

That is a beautiful sentiment... I wish and I hope. 🙏

[@MsBteddy]

😢 SO MANY DON'T. LORD PROTECT THE LITTLE SOULS IN DANGER.

[@georgdausel9523]

Oh Halleluja :)! Be blessed All of you. I cried the whole song. I cried because of Jesus mercy to me and my life. I walked through two divorces. Lost my job after 19 years. The only savior in my circumstances through this hard experiences is Jesus. I can only confess He is my savior ! The last time it was at 14th November in year 2020. I felt lost and depressed. I felt I have no future. The Jesus saved me from death and I only can praise him for his endless love to me. He is the only savior to me and for All mankind. Please, give your whole life to him. He love you and have a wonderful plan for you. Many blessing to you :)!

[@michaelmichael4686]

I can add to all yours a felony conviction! Still I have kept the faith, despite faltering on occasion.

[@highphlyer]

Lullabys aren't just for children -- they are for all of us.......

[@wendidicheng]

My dog passed away today and I thought of this song. Cookie - you will always be remembered. Good night, my angel; you can now rest in peace.

[@signekroner4588]

😢

[@SimonDavid]

Am I dreaming? Two of my favourite vocal groups together, absolutely magnificent!

[@matildekrottfrisoni4847]

Magnifico

[@rouxnefivaz9524]

Literally my reaction as well!!! Love it so much.

[@rolandwidmer6354]

eeeexaaaactly !!! love it

[@gordonpereira2791]

riiigggght???

[@rachelmendez1]

Siii, he pensando lo mismo

[@ILoveMagic15]

These singers are as close to perfection as you can humanly get. Angelic!

[@noelmills5619]

Wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@astro2863]

As only the Brits can do ❤

[@danbale8042]

Boy, what I would give to sit in a corner of that performance setting. I promise not to breathe a whisper.

[@belmontbug]

I am coming 80. Music has been my life. The number of covers that I have thought were better than the original I can count on one hand. This is one of them, Pure, pure class. Brilliantly written by Billy Joel. But VOCES8 and the Kings singers have taken this beautiful song to a whole new heavenly place.

[@SirVTropic]

Rarely have I ever experienced music and lyrics going directly to my heart as it was when listening to this lullaby

[@sccrguy610]

I’m not crying, you’re crying… No wait, we’re both crying,

[@singingislife18]

My Dad used to sing this to me when I was little. He has alzheimers now and while his body is there my Dad is gone. Thank you for the memory even if it hurts like hell

[@Zoomo2697]

“It is not so much what people suffer that makes the world mysterious; it is rather how much they miss when they suffer. They seem to forget that even as children they made obstacles in their games in order to have something to overcome. Why, then, when they grow into man’s estate, should there not be prizes won by effort and struggle? Cannot the spirit of man rise with adversity as the bird rises against the resistance of the wind? Do not the game fish swim upstream? Must not the chisel cut away the marble to bring out the form? Must not the seed falling to the ground die before it can spring forth into life? Must not grapes be crushed that there may be wine to drink, and wheat ground that there may be bread to eat? Why then cannot pain be made redemption? Why under the alchemy of Divine Love cannot crosses be turned into crucifixes? Why cannot chastisements be regarded as penances? Why cannot we use a cross to become God-like? We cannot become like Him in His Power; we cannot become like Him in His Knowledge. There is only one way we can become like Him, and that is in the way He bore His sorrows and His Cross. And that way was with love. It is love that makes pain bearable.” ― Fulton J. Sheen Hugs and ❤ to you and your Father

[@MrJdsenior]

This darned song makes me cry every time, this was Billy absolutely skying. Some of the prettiest music on Earth in my opinion. Simplicity and beauty personified.

[@krenickymusic1]

The dislikes prove that there are people on this earth that have no soul.

[@kubastanek14]

Of course there are. They're called gingers.

[@JemJustiniano]

Or no taste, culture, etc. They may have also been pierced so good, they hated that this song got to their vulnerable side🤭

[@wmbaak]

Or they don't have the right ears for this excellent piece of music

[@Webskey]

With a performance like this, I don’t even bother with the dislikes or downvotes

[@MrBillmechanic]

NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS SUCH CELESTIAL BEAUTY.

[@donjones5463]

I keep coming back to this amazing lullaby.At times bringing me to tears. It’s truly wonderful how your musical talents come together in space and time to lift me!

[@leelaturanga5461]

I can never listen to this without weeping. It completely undoes me, I fall apart. I had to sing this in choir during a really tough time in my life. This was sung and arranged so beautifully that the tears flow even harder, your voices, the melody and the words say all that was in my heart.

[@mireilledemeuter1398]

We sing it in my choir, and for me it's very difficult because it also makes me cry and my voice is awfully trembling !

[@Matt-wf7ry]

A bit dramatic wouldn't you say? Lmao

[@michaelmichael4686]

Me, too. Crying as I listen, missing my little girl who was taken from me five years ago.

[@leelaturanga5461]

@@michaelmichael4686 Oh hon. God bless you.

[@kenelkins9858]

I don't know you but I agree

[@michelespagnolo9864]

Well there you have it, a pinnacle of choral music. My favorite male ensemble and my favorite mixed ensemble, singing together. More of this, please ❤️

[@nelsonmartinmusic]

I couldn't agree more. I would swim mountains and climb rivers to be able to hear them live together.

[@danmcglaun1]

MORE MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!!

[@srdavio]

Me too! My absolute favorite ensembles.

[@catkin3]

Indescribably beautifull - I wish they sang together more often - unsurpasable sounds.

[@hilarythomas6297]

Beautiful together and separately. More please.

[@nilsnilsson8582]

Im crying, this is so emotional. Music is the only thing that will unite this planet. God bless you all!

[@monikakuiter321]

This is a heavyweight on the balance of humans best and worst.. Thank you VOCES8 from the heart... May many voices join...

[@janssenkarl-heinz2627]

Mein Herz gehört genau dieser Akkapella Musik.Möge sie niemals aufhören.🙏

[@timothysmith7888]

I cannot overstate how exhilarating it is to hear exquisitely talented human beings achieve such a perfect balance & blend of harmonies and, dynamics, without the interference of auto-tune and other, technological atrocities. Pure Heaven!

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

I wish I could hear this for the first time, every time.

[@apolinariaapolinaria6986]

No no it is a symptom of a very bad disease

[@de33iene]

What a smart wish

[@doemme53]

no, I prefer to hear it over and over again - it's never quite the same...

[@jimb8009]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written performed in a most beautiful way.

[@ilyasivkov]

I am so excited to see my two favorite ensembles singing together at the first (hope, not the last!) time!

[@ГлафираСлеченко]

Х

[@bgtech4530]

I fully agree; hope for much more!

[@FLASHEDnBANGED]

I was just about to say the same thing! Hope to see more ❤️

[@MusicalEntity]

Oh seriously! And them singing Billy Joel too. Did this just become my favorite thing ever? YES!

[@davidgiles9802]

A magnificent performance,may we have far more from these two group's together.

[@Jinkaza1882]

My grandfather was a Navy vet, and this is song I requested for his funeral in 2005. You helped me today, and I thank you for that.

[@NeilWatkinsfromaccounting]

This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. I love the King’s Singers recording of it, but now with Voces8, I think it’s perfect. They chose an amazing setting, too. The acoustics are incredible. I’m simply blown away.

[@ioanagaby]

Goodnight, my angel Time to close your eyes And save these questions for another day I think I know what you've been asking me I think you know what I've been trying to say I promised I would never leave you And you should always know Wherever you may go No matter where you are I never will be far away Goodnight, my angel Now it's time to sleep And still so many things I want to say Remember all the songs you sang for me When we went sailing on an emerald bay And like a boat out on the ocean I'm rocking you to sleep The water's dark and deep Inside this ancient heart You'll always be a part of me Goodnight, my angel Now it's time to dream And dream how wonderful your life will be Someday your child may cry And if you sing this lullabye Then in your heart There will always be a part of me Someday we'll all be gone But lullabyes go on and on... They never die That's how you And I Will be Gorgeous rendition❤️

[@rosaameliafigueiredo6651]

It,s a incredible song... like somebody took me in his ir her arms and Said : It is ok...all is allright, dear Rose.

[@junglemonkey2310]

What an incredible sweet, soothing music this is and thank you for placing the words here. I will listen to this again and again. A thousand thanks to singers and the person that posted the words.

[@gerbrand8132]

Thank you👍

[@giuliagiraffe]

mulțumesc!

[@marthafazzini9835]

Amen

[@JaneGundry-h6p]

Wow! Simply breathtaking! I love this song. These two groups blended so effortlessly and beautifully. Simply amazing!

[@UkeOne]

I could listen to this forever. The balance, tone and blend of these two groups together is absolute perfection and stunning in every way! It's as if VOCES8 and the King's Singers need to sing together forever! Thank you for collaborating your professional talents in presenting this amazingly beautiful arrangement. Thank you!

[@annenyman678]

There is nothing as beautiful as the human voice.

[@saetmusic]

Never have two groups blended together so perfectly! That beautiful song and wonderful arrangement was just the right vehicle.

[@saetmusic]

BTW, suggestion to VOCES8. Billy Joel's "And So It Goes" would be a GREAT Billy Joel song for you to do an arrangement of!

[@ireneshettle2990]

@@saetmusic Have you heard the Kings Singers version? (And also their version in collaboration with the Stay at Home Choir) ?

[@mulhatton]

Gosh, how do you even comment on something that is musically and visually so perfect. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@billt3357]

Well said! 💞

[@davidjones638]

Exquisite….close to tears here.

[@jondoyle44]

💚💚💚

[@kropchik]

With a Cleanex

[@christianreisz8014]

Zwei der weltbesten Ensembles vereint präsentieren perfekte Intonation in einem wundervollen Lied. Musik vom Feinsten mit viel Gefühl und sichtbarer Freude dargeboten. Bitte, bitte bereichert die Welt mit weiteren gemeinsamen Produktionen! Einfach großartig!

[@pupsteufelchen]

Absolut 👍

[@julia4427]

🙏🤗👌

[@bgtech4530]

@@pupsteufelchen Dem kann ich mich nur vollumfänglich anschließen!

[@notlih11]

"Two of the world's best ensembles united, presenting perfect intonation in a wonderful song. The finest music offered with much feeling and visible joy. Please, please enrich the world with further joint productions! Simply great!"

[@richardlee-vandendaele3008]

Genau!

[@2Hearts3]

My favorite choral performance of this beautiful lullaby. Truly a masterpiece 🏆👏🎶

[@2Hearts3]

I'd love to put it on a loop and let it sing me to sleep 🕊️

[@kohtetsu082]

知っている人が一人もいないのに、キングズ・シンガーズの音がする。これこそが伝統のなせる技なのですね。キングズ・シンガーズがずっと続くことを期待します。いつもありがとう。

[@jeannineasselin761]

I'm sure Billy Joel would love this beautiful rendition of his composition.

[@markokassenaar4387]

The voice is God's own instrument

[@jesperschultz5568]

Somehow, listening to this, having followed King Singers for so long, it fells like a small hymn to the irreplaceable past members of The King Singers. David Hurley, Paul Phoenix and Stephen Conelly. The voices of eternity. Thank you for sharing miracles. It´s not often you get two of the 4 best ensembles in the world to collaborate and create magic. If The Countertop Ensemble would join in, and Max Q would reunite...life would end well. Beautiful piece. Balulalow by Voces8 still being the absolute favourite. Miss Haines, you´re an angel. Thank you, all of you.

[@wenglishsal]

OMG OMG OMG 'Goodnight my Angel', and MY FAVOURITE SINGING GROUPS together singing this stunning song by Billy Joel, and arranged by a Former Member of TKS Philip Lawson. I have heard 2 versions by The King's Singers, and love them, this is now another favourite.. *Squeal, heart melts & then I Sob into my hanky* My cup runneth over, my heart is full, and my tear glands are empty.. THANK YOU VOCES8 & The KING'S SINGERS. You are wondrous, splendid, harmonies to melt for and truly truly MAGNIFICENT. Best wishes to all, from Wales. PS: I am fast approaching my 6th decade on this planet and have been a Fan of TKS since my early teens, you gentleman still amaze me every time you sing. AND Voces8 you are now firmly right next to TKS in my heart and ears.. BRAVO ALL

[@yvonnemason9137]

Oh my gosh! The King's Singers and Voces8 singing together! My day is made! Utterly fab!

[@rgoers]

Well that is worthy of a standing ovation. Both for the genius who wrote the song and for these very talented singers! This version is just about perfect as it would soothe any child (or adult) who is fighting off the turmoil of the day. Listening to this probably lowered my blood pressure 10 points.

[@mosart7025]

How can they sing this, and hearing the poignant lyrics and how wonderfully they blend, not burst into tears?!

[@bryseis2007]

I can't even hum along without falling apart 😭 This song is exquisite, and this performance equally so. ❤️

[@freemp31]

@@bryseis2007

[@alisonalcock5218]

Miraculous; such gentleness yet such power. Only the very best, you ARE the very best, beloved singers

[@jimmyjameson8705]

So amazing ....heavenly...thank u all and esp.billy Joel ...billy , u r a gift to us all .God bless.

[@hrolnir]

more more more more more MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE Please... i need this.

[@dlb1911967]

Always loved this. Billy Joel is one of my favourite artists. Voces8 and KS have done justice to this beautiful song. Thank you!

[@frankmontillon]

In the moment they are the two best vocal Groups of the world!

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

Two quite extraordinary top English choral groups together...unusual, refreshing and revelatory.

[@nicoleolivera31]

Listening to this song on the evening after the devastating shooting at Robb Elementary. To the parents who will never get to say goodnight to their babies, and instead are saying an eternal goodnight to their angels, we are wrapping you in love.

[@scottreiburnNYC]

I’m just totally wrecked. Obviously this is one of the most magnificent choral arrangements and executions ever in vocal music. The listening to each other. The magic in that alone is black-out exquisite. What an experience. 😢❤

[@antrivers46]

It is exactly what you said. I’m a harmony arranger in pop music, my father is one of the most successful harmony arrangers in British pop music. This just flawed me and my Dad, both in tears. Astonishing

[@ulrikememmert7739]

Danke, ich kann nur DANKE sagen für diesen engelsgleichen Gesang 😢❤

[@markterenzi1233]

My favorite choral performance ever!! The tears flow - thank you, Kings Singers and VOCES8

[@JonathonDillon]

Simply Exquisite- tears every time

[@justinmacosky9083]

Well… I’ll just be here bawling my eyes out…

[@misterphmpg8106]

Imagine you would have had the chance to just lay down on your back in the middle of that circle and listen to the sound of heaven!

[@loiseldridge5701]

It makes me cry….beautiful things often do and this is beyond beautiful 😍

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Each ensemble has the killer-sopranos.And they both United before my very ears! 2:45

[@jorgkukla8097]

Absolutely beautiful, there is nothing more to say than: THANK YOU!!!

[@philphcube5592]

I've died and gone to heaven. Thank you for breaking my heart again. Angelic😇

[@RDdH1982]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Please go on and give the world more of this.

[@sebring333]

Absolutely stunning. Heavenly.

[@ratkillerthe]

Three counter-tenors in one performance... blessed!!

[@bazilbatlledragon]

These 2 groups are phoenominal. Fantastic breath control. The Acapella version is soooo sooo beautiful. The sopranos are awesome. I think i hear a mezzo soprano in the background. Beautiful.

[@McAzn]

One of my all time favorite songs performed by two of my favorite groups. Breathtaking!

[@christodec]

voces8 is world's top vocal ensemble for a reason

[@dannyevans89]

Two of my most favourite ensembles together! What more can one ask for? Oh, to have been there! This is like having Bach and Handel coming together to improvise together on the organ!

[@sysOpModular]

Heaven opening up, imho. From a lived through old-protestant stance, this is how I would enjoy heaven into infinity. Beautiful!

[@nancygulino7115]

I simply cannot listen to this too many times!! It was beautiful when Billy Joel first sang it. Such a poignant and bittersweet song of words emulating human love and the inevitable losses we all must endure. Music soothes the soul best. Your voices are close to heaven. Keep singing and soothing those that are blessed to hear. My late husband, Roy would have loved this piece. Music was our love language. Blessings t

[@lolgriffin3243]

I wonder if this touches us so much because it's in some way prefiguring the choirs of heaven.

[@markgustafson7937]

Absolutely wonderful! Ust the best birthday gift I can remember receiving in a long time. 66 y/o as of the 24th. thank you so much Voces 8 and King Singers! It brought tears to my eyes. I do hope that you will collaborate again in the near,and not near, future. Blessings on you all in Jesus' name.

[@joepisacreta3822]

Happy birthday :)

[@loufacey-muench4733]

These people have inspired me to get better speakers, to truly appreciate their work.

[@janel342]

What a lesson for the world! That 2 seemingly competitors can join together and make such enormous joy for them and us. Heartfelt thanks🌹

[@antrivers46]

Having listened to this for the first time today I can’t imagine a day in the future where I won’t listen to it. Beyond words.

[@muhfebri2861]

Omg! I'm now in self-isolation at home due to Covid19, and hearing this really makes my mind relaxed, and heal my pain for a while 🥺

[@patriciarangolie]

I long for my childhood days where music was ever present in our home. Four siblings has passed on and my parents. Only myself and younger sister left.these singing soothes my soul it is Heavenly ❤❤❤

[@bencausey]

I can’t believe these two groups got together. It’s as if my ultimate ensemble bucket wish came true…along with THE BEST VOCAL TRACK!!!!!

[@johnrobinson1132]

Is there anything more beautiful than unaccompanied singing?

[@bjornmoeller6690]

An Perfektion, musikalischem Einfühlungsvermögen und Reinheit der Stimmen kaum zu überbieten. Ihr seid eine unerreichte Bereicherung für die Musik.Danke !!

[@JohnGMeadows]

The smile of joy on the new soprano’s face captures perfectly what make music beautiful and human.

[@kristiLB93]

Such a touching song that Billy wrote. It's otherworldly when The King's Singers sing it!! Stunning. ❤️

[@emwarner6650]

I found you by chance, singing this, not too long after losing my Mum. Thank you for singing this to me xxx

[@arothmanmusic]

And to think that Billy Joel nearly left this melody as an instrumental midsection to “River of Dreams”. So glad he put this poetry to it, and that this gorgeous arrangement and stunning performance followed.

[@phillipecook3227]

I wonder if he's heard this? If I was a songwriter and someone did this to one of mine I'd be on Cloud 9 for weeks.

[@jamescormick4936]

Superbly sung by these two groups!

[@thomasm.1900]

I just performed this with my high school's advanced choir, and I thought we performed really well until I heard this version. You all have such a beautiful, rich, clear tone that is unmatched by any other performing group. Please keep making wonderful music like this! You're changing lives and inspiring so many :)

[@danbale4160]

Thomas, your choir probably did perform this really well. It's honestly not fair to compare your choir to this otherworldly ensemble.

[@farmergiles1065]

Don't let a shadow fall on your own memory. Instead, celebrate that you have a wonderful example to lift your aspirations!

[@jasonking6892]

Spot on

[@ronm3245]

It's possible that one day you will also be in such a group.

[@Musicman-dm2ih]

Words cannot express what I feel listening to this union of two superb vocal groups and the wonderful song of my favorite songwriter. Awesome. Just beautiful.❤

[@honeysoi]

Thank you for sharing with us such an ecstatic moment when time stands still and all is serenity and gentleness. these days, it does a lot of good!

[@10gsplus]

..... no words, just a few tears to say what I cannot

[@marcome]

AMAZING! Keep on collaborating, this is heaven's music!

[@mysterycurtiscurtis5397]

Stop it. Tears in my eyes courtesy of Billy Joel and your wonderful arrangement.

[@katespalding2134]

This is on another level. Utterly breathtaking, how can anything be so sublime x

[@Halcyon-12]

Hair raising skin tingling bloody beautiful !!

[@joannenepia9193]

Weeping my eyes out, listening to this and thinking how much I love my nine children and my one baby grandson. . I also have so many things I want to say to them and long for them all to walk with the dear saviour Jesus Christ, who willingly laid down His life for us and took our place on the cross so we could have life.

[@moonchild719]

on today's episode of things so beautiful they made me cry:

[@tomcoleman8702]

I thought I was the only person who actually liked this piece! I am happily proven wrong by two amazing groups

[@girlwheels]

The first time I heard this song, it really hit me hard. Then I listened to it about 50 times, and I could then listen to it as a piece of music, rather than as an emotional experience. I have only, since then, heard it every once in a while, usually in public while other things were going on. Hearing THIS version, I had the same reaction as I did the day I heard the original version when it first came out. The sweetness of the women's soprano voices, the brightness of the men's counter tenor voices, the blend of parts across the groups, oh my... love it.

[@harrybroadbent5209]

This is one of the most beautiful music recordings I have ever heard. Bravo x

[@norbertpetermann1835]

Mit das Beste was ich je gehört habe