VOCES8: The Sound of Silence

[@ajplathwisconsin]

I really think that Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle never realized how far this would go.

[@wrenromero8646]

Andrew Plath I agree! I think Paul Simon was 21 when he wrote it!

[@giuseppestefano6278]

You are right sir. Art goes by God and itself. It runs beyond us

[@martinmayhew145]

Fantastic song. A big fan of Simon & Garfunkel

[@wolfbainproductions9951]

Indeed.

[@Madcapredcap]

One of those songs that's a gift which keeps on giving

[@geoffstemen3652]

Low D-flat smooth as velvet. Among the world’s best singers

[@TheWendable]

The appreciation should go to the vocal arranger. They are all individually terrific singers but the harmony arrangement definitely makes the song for me with its beautiful cadences and soft dynamics, its stunning.

[@isallah1kafir196]

*Seldom do I choose one cover-version over the original one* , yet I got pretty darn close here with this one. (Why I'm responding to one year old comment? )

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

yep, nice arrangement.

[@cht2162]

Sorry. Don't like this arrangement at all.

[@andrewspink3345]

I love how this arrangement has a bunch of nods to the Disturbed version, such as starting with a solo bass, and same melodic alterations on the phrases like “turned my collar to the cold and damp” and “the neon god they made.”

And the harmonic work with the sopranos' minor seconds, it is precious...

[@user-xi5el1pc1c]

The Disturbed version is such garbage.

[@Madcapredcap]

@@user-xi5el1pc1c :O You come into my house and say such things

[@user-xi5el1pc1c]

@@Madcapredcap Okay keyboard warrior.

[@francisconti9085]

@@user-xi5el1pc1c Actually, solely your opinion, which has no bearing on the comprehensive OBJECTIVE assessment required to pass judgment. But one is fully entitled to an opinion..

[@lrobbin22]

How does this group make every song it sings ethereal and transformational and so, so beautiful? Kudos to all singers. And, let's hear it for the underappreciated altos please!

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

I believe there is an emotional and spiritual element to vocals… Unity in the mood and style of delivery is key.. think of this.. if you had a bunch of ego driven hot shots singing for self aggrandizement, dont ya think this would sound quite different?

[@profkrumdieck]

No vibratto

[@mgeuleinstsear]

Seriously!!! Ever single piece they record is amazing. I was never a fan of vocal only groups, but they changed my opinion on it. I’m such a big fan of Voces8❤ I can listen to their music ever day. Their sound is so soothing.

[@JohnSmith-ei2pm]

What this video clearly demonstrates is that 'Pop Music' does not have to be offensive, vulgar or ugly. Of course the performers can actually sing, and indeed sing well and the arrangement is imaginative and inspired.

[@insanecrazy2487]

anybody else get chills when the bass started singing?

[@flammyyyyy]

I think I did, but my room is really cold, so were they cold shivers or magical musical shivers? We'll never know!

[@cchamborant207]

Chilled from disapointment. Too far from Simon & Garfunkel. Almost a betrayal.

[@Toniko777]

@@flammyyyyy i'm wearing a coat. Still shivers.

[@Ehawee98]

@@cchamborant207 but why?

[@cchamborant207]

@@Ehawee98, it seems they wanted to create something new, not to intetpretate in their own way a beautiful song. But it's really my personal feeling.

[@peterwinterble5500]

This is one of those kinds of songs that works with everything from a guy with a guitar to professional choir with polyphonic harmony. Quite remarkable.

[@Yummy-cb5di]

Your sopranos are one of the most beautiful voices i have ever heard

[@youmemeyou]

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[@jacquesharleaux9102]

on peut pas dire mieux, vos sopranos sont au TOP

[@detlefschenk6136]

Einfach nur Klasse solche tollen Stimmen...das ist MUSIK

[@nenabean4730]

3:13, Low C# is EFFORTLESS! Amazing bass singer.

[@TheTrout26]

Goodness, the control. You guys. Wow.

[@charlesscott7748]

Totally agree. I mean, the arrangement is outstanding, but the vocalists' control and dynamic range are stunning.

[@kanubeenderman]

wow, serious goosebumps! seriously though, aside from the extreme vocal talent, let's give a shout out to the arrangement and the recording engineers that allowed each individual voice to be heard clearly and at the correct volume. extremely good mixing.

[@JPJMando]

Best vocalists in the world. This arrangement is simply stunning.

[@josepm.portellaolaya4284]

Since my very youth I've loved this song. This performance, though, is outstanding!

[@hc9078]

3:13 Jesus... that low C Sharp is simply spine tingling.

[@siegeoftruth5996]

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[@youmemeyou]

@@siegeoftruth5996 k

[@crownedone8837]

"Yes, it is" - Jesus

[@Nathan_Heaps-Page]

I feel you'd like Voiceplay's rendition of The Oogie Boogie Song from The Nightmare Before Christmas! It's amazing

[@dianalee3059]

It’s June 1 2022 and I just discovered you fabulous people. Instant fan here! I’m a retired studio group singer with a 60 year career…I appreciate perfection. Carry on! Hope to see you in concert someday

[@pattihanson7921]

Love the lift when the tenor takes over the lead from the baritone

[@OperaGhost-jq8yz]

Bass, not baritone.

[@WilliamFord972]

OperaGhost2004 Stop being a pedantic asshole.

[@dlariby]

Was the baritone that bad?

[@hc9078]

@@WilliamFord972 I mean... he's not wrong. Baritones normally cannot hit a low C#2... so he is classified as a Bass singer. Not being an asshole at all.

[@marcelageiger]

@@OperaGhost-jq8yz Patti is right. That's a baritone, not bass.

[@witneyskye5556]

Nothing touches my heart more than the sound of these pure voices. They sing as one singer. Spectacular. Take my breath away. 💖

[@SebMaynard]

Wonderful bass, lovely arrangement. Thanks for posting!

[@OperaGhost-jq8yz]

Bass, not baritone

[@linesandcircles7465]

@@OperaGhost-jq8yz Who are correcting? He said bass.

[@yourtravelswithbruce]

VERY well trained and talented singers. So much control.

[@roseterada7958]

This gives me goosebumps. The occasional dissonance fits the message and emotion of this timeless song. Well done!

[@junilconstantino5709]

Pentatonix-acapella pop group Voces8-classicaly trained voice

[@charlesperigord1599]

But Pentatonix has a beat boxer, and Voces8 does not. Home Free, Voice Play, and The Sons of Pitches all have beatboxers too. They add a great deal to the music, and I wish Voces8 would get one, not just for modern tunes but also for classics such as Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius.

[@guidoferri8683]

@@charlesperigord1599 At 2:30 there is a bit of beatboxing

[@charlesperigord1599]

@@guidoferri8683 That's a very good sign. Here's a link to a 2015 Home Free video that might help them see the potential if several band members take up beatboxing. The beatboxing starts around 3 minutes into the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHm8mIpmm5imgac Voces8 has exquisitely beautiful harmony, but they cannot let that turn into a trap . . .

[@charlesperigord1599]

@@lerakyelpir Voces8 would do well to study Kevin's beatboxing and see which techniques they could apply to their own music. Layne Stein of Voice Play and Adam Rupp of Home Free are also worth studying.

[@aknopf8173]

I don't think either is straight better than the other (beatbox vs. no beatbox). They are just different styles of music for different tastes and occasions. When you don't have a dedicated beatboxer, you can sing a lot of old music which was written for unplugged performance in big rooms (churches and later concert halls) by bigger choirs where a beatboxer simply would not carry. Personally, I like to be able to have a much more clearer sound of the beautiful harmonies without the beatbox "getting in the way". But overall, I am glad we can listen to both styles and it would be sad if all acapella ensembles would sound the same.

[@charlesscott7748]

3:18 to 3:22--the shift from the bass to the soprano is mind-blowing. Brilliant in terms of both arrangement and performance. The incredible dynamics. Whew!

[@freedommarine6902]

Never cared for this type of music until now. Now I start every morning with 20 - 30 minutes of their music. Found them by accident now I can not get enough.

[@elsavanderwatt8844]

Exquisite... I love the deep rich sound of Jonathan's voice!

[@Trogmodyte]

Love how all the different parts have a go at the tune. Gives a great variation to a fairly samey piece. Loved it

[@davidbentley8675]

Samey piece.???? Have you ever listened to words. I think not........

[@billwatt2528]

Oh My Goodness. WHAT a version ---- truly ,truly extra-ordinary.

[@rudigerkreuz1305]

Ich bin sprachlos ob dieser unglaublichen Leistung, mir fehlen die Worte ...

[@pietermuller3654]

I love how it has lost the anger, and it is deep, seated, drowning sad acceptance, and yet there is a tinge of hope as if the spark that will ignite the spark of change and revelation is just beyond what you can hear in the softest part of the silence.

[@JACKDAWFISH]

Amazing how much talent there is out there. as someone who is tone deaf, this type of thing amazes me.

[@spunkypunk100]

Wow! The group sounds heavenly. Love the tenor and the two women

[@anthonydeacon881]

I've heard Voces8 live several times now. The first occasion was at the wedding of friends at the charming little Sussex church of St Thomas-à-Becket, Brightling. They are spell-binding.

[@NettiGaming]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ love for the baritone

[@JJBushfan]

These arrangements are quite mesmerising and take the original songs to a whole new level.

[@patsgym7318]

El bajo es increíble! Lo escucho mil veces sin cansarme jamás!👏👏👏👏👏

[@wonniiify]

Wirklich berührend ... Danke für die wunderschöne Version dieses besonderen Songs

[@whytwojay]

"one hour here is seven years on Earth" *Great, a perfect place to wait for this to get on Spotify"

[@rupertrozells5816]

What an amazing cover of Simon & Garfunkel's masterpiece.

[@billwatt2528]

I know that I am back to this again. Haunting, ethereal.

[@fairmoves]

2:37 gets me every single time. Amazing

[@TheUpturnedKnows]

Yes, and how about 3:47, too?

[@ethansearls1996]

3:22

[@matiademarmels9336]

Ethan Searls ä

[@davidkibler33]

Man you guys are fam

[@Hannyakumaa]

SAMEEE THE GOOSEBUMPS

[@iqraes]

When Jonathan sings, it sounds almost exactly as Disturbed band's version. You guys seem to give me faith in angels back everytime you sing.

[@korisx]

That was a religious experience. So captivating, such bliss.

[@cavabertcavabert6147]

Merci merci merci j’en ai les larmes aux yeux. C’est tellement beau. Très belle interprétation.

[@hectorhelgueta369]

Una maravilla encontrarme con vuestro video y poder disfrutar de cada una de las voces que canta esta gran cancion que me da mucha paz y alegria en medio de esta pandemia. Felicitaciones y un gran saludo de Santiago de Chile

[@regiscaron9798]

Merveilleux ! Tout en nuances, comme le titre l' impose, "Le son du silence". Arrangement chorale à consonance religieuse...Une interprétation hors norme... J' enregistre et je partage parmi mes amis appréciant le chant chorale. Je rajoute un petit compliment pour les sopranes. A deux, seulement, elles font un travail extraordinaire...

[@erector5953]

domage que la religion vien tout corrompre !

[@onleashfreak]

And that crescendo at the end oh my goodness just goosebumps what amazing amazing technical ability from this group

[@adrianruckhofer594]

Gives me absolute chills!!! Thank you for your amazing contribution to the world of choral music! You've been an inspiration to so many musicians!

[@mrbaseballpb]

My Family went yesterday to the University of Redlands and saw Voces8 for the first time. They are absolutely Amazing! If you ever have the opportunity please go see them.

[@Avonmakeuplady101]

Now, THIS is how a cover song should be sung. Love every millisecond of it..

[@elilarson441]

I wish you’d put this on an album. My 5 year old listens to this every night before bed. For about the last 4 months in a row and I still love it.

[@georgestyer2153]

Heart moving...now the children are singing it all day...Christmas I will never forget

[@j.ostermaier7728]

This is literally perfection... can’t get any better for a live version!

[@maxjammer47]

Voices that blend so seamlessly. Fantastic arrangement. Brilliant idea! I'm looking forward to sampling their other arrangements.

[@carlossarazacamachojr3540]

I love this rendition... gives me chills and felt that my tears slowly dropped... this in time when all of us are experiencing hard times.... where we need to stay at home to save lives.. now were experiencing the Covid19 Pandemic

[@tyrone7583]

Blake's voice is like silk! Goosebumps everywhere!

[@isabelhinton6105]

I love the dissonance they pulled out of this song. Like this song is awesome by Simon and Garfield, and somehow a song sung completely different than the original is just so amazing. I think I love both of them because they are almost completely different songs in the ways they sing it. Another glorious job by Voces 8. Also, that base is just ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThePsychedelicCinema]

Garfunkel 🤦‍♂️

[@ernies8828]

One of me and a friend's childhood favorite songs growing up, and to this day. I get chills when I listen to the voices of Voces8. Literally I am moved beyond explanation. Your beautiful and amazing voices of expression in music are beyond special to me. Thank you for the precious music, faith and peace in what each of you do together.

[@amparoaroche9747]

This song is absolutely beautiful and haunting.. i played it over and over .. wowow VOCES8 amazing

[@davidarter9670]

What a brilliant arrangement.

[@ПоПанда-о7и]

Самый лучший инструмент музыкальный=== Человеческий Голос. Молодцы.

[@loveispatient0808]

Beautiful! Have always liked this song, brings back lots of childhood memories, nostalgic!! Thanks!!!

[@Grovreicraynth]

I love it. It's just great. Eleanor is great, as great as emily was.

[@NatsumiMichi]

Wish there was an alto for that little special sprinkle of harmony but it is still absolutely stunning!

[@wrenromero8646]

NatsuMichi There actually is an alto line but it’s being sung by a counter-tenor, so it’s hard to distinguish!

[@nannamielche9607]

As beautiful as it is, it does not have the warmth. I agree with NatsuMichi - i miss a warm, female ressonance in the mix

[@jennifer_artandembroidery]

@@nannamielche9607 as an alto I appreciate your appreciation for altos.

[@charki40]

@@nannamielche9607 Maybe a Mezzo soprano

[@thesaucegroup1877]

Oh shut up all of you

[@RiffRaffAK]

I LOVE the introduction of the theme by the Bass. It juxtaposes the Simon & Garfunkle that we know so well with the choral arrangement to come!!

[@scullgirl5069]

I love the fact that it’s Covid-19 compliant - 2 metres apart 🤪

[@DustinDawind]

It's from January 2018

[@palomino73]

I guess we're all well advised to not lose our sense of humor !?

[@leetownsend5082]

I saw that immediately as well and also noted the date. How did they know?

[@huiminwong7067]

And the lyrics!

[@cabbage8258]

Stfu dude you dont need to point it out

[@pascalmayer-q8o]

Belle réalisation un régal merci voces8

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Sono cresciuto con questa musica gruppo straordinario voci sublimi meraviglia allo stato puro.....l..olimpo degli dei e il vostro posto...siiiiiiiiiiiiiiii lo meritate.....braviiiiiiiiiiii.

[@maribdieza4512]

Salutti, tante grazie, belle canzoni, bon Natale 🎄🎆🔔🌲🎁🧣🎆 Bruselas Bélgica.

[@marie-laurecampo3779]

Grands grands frissons ! superbe interprétation du Monde du Silence !!! MERCI pour cette Beauté !

[@cherrishotbolt5171]

Wonderful. Wish I could sing!

[@m4gs.]

Why isn't this song on spotify? I wanna listen to it repeatedly all day long!

[@Spinhead82]

Hello... I think you would love Peter Hollens' channel. He's on Spotify too I think. I think he could be the guy around the 3 minutes.

[@m4gs.]

@@Spinhead82 Peter Hollens is really good, tho is not the guy your talking about. Voces8 is a british group, while Peter is american. But is good to know you have a good taste for music!

[@tayloryoder7399]

@@Spinhead82 No, that's Blake Morgan, a world class tenor. He sings with Voces8 full time. Peter is a great singer but he's got more of a lead/baritone voice. For the record, Blake is American, not British. From Michigan, IIRC

[@GiedriusMisiukas]

just use listenonrepeat.com

[@m4gs.]

@@tayloryoder7399 Sorry, man. Didn't know Blake was American. Thanks for the info.

[@redenico]

Sois maravillosos, es un verdadero lujo escuchar vuestras canciones. Un saludo desde Madrid (España)

[@leilagomulka5690]

Pierces the heart with its power and purity.

[@urmorph]

Absolutely stunning arrangement. A tour de force.

[@AndreaScalia81]

Video pubblicato già da tre anni e ogni volta mi sembra di ascoltarlo per la prima volta. Emozionante, bellissimo, vibrante. Piango e ne sono felice. Grazie mille.

[@fuffy442]

One of the greatest songs ever written, presented astonishingly. My second favorite cover.

[@HaliPuppeh]

Omg I didn't think this song could get any more chilling than Paul Simon's version, but Voces8 did it

[@carinafrey7504]

Sam you are incredible! I'm crying. The best I've ever heard. You guys are amazing.

[@aoma1001]

Beautifully done. But why is no one discussing the deep meaning of the lyrics? Is there hope for our culture that we can learn to truly communicate? Can we look deep into the meaning of life? Ask the important questions? I hope so. This music, sung with passion gives me hope.

[@martinmayhew145]

Can mean a lot things to others. That wisdom doesn't come from leaders but from homeless people. Also it was a go at the sameness of songs from the 50s, that needed to change in the 60s. The words of wisdom are written on tenement walls

[@natetete1379]

Literally half of that song was at the pure limit of tension allowed before madness ensues. Fucking hell I love this song 😭

[@iso2000zoe2006]

Voces8 with Alexander L'Estrange = aural bliss! Wonderful!

[@alexandrew8554]

Beautiful, and prophetic...

[@josephkitchens1644]

Exactly what i was looking for. excellent...beautiful and well-arranged

[@lauracompagnoni1239]

Superb rendition and very original vocal arrangement. How beautiful!

[@raplma]

Just simply love it... can't stop listening to it...love the layering, the voices, the dynamics, the tempo, the styles. Very cleaver. Have you released this track yet?? You'll have to release an album which focuses on your non-religious works, how about the 'sounds from the subway'.

[@maykem5293]

This is a message from the future, they still haven’t released it!

[@codyyates3437]

Even more so in the future. Still unreleased to my knowledge.

[@aguyfromnothere]

Lots of their KZbin stuff is not available to buy....I wish it was.

[@jengarner8208]

Very far into the future: it's released, along with a lot of other KZbin tracks, on their VOCES8 EP album, released (I think ) in 2020. (EP is a bit of a misnomer, as there are 15 tracks!) voces8.com/shop

[@geri0756]

Wunderschöner Chor.

[@josecanale7055]

Voces8 ... the Best

[@calibreFIER]

merveilleux, Merci, vous aurez été mon oraison funébre, pas adieu, à rien

[@kartofff]

I'm glad I could put a face on that baryton whose voice so often brings me to chills when your choir deploys its harmonies wide across the range.

[@marciapaganini8045]

Que hermosa versión!! Original y perfectamente ensambladas todas las voces!! Un arreglo vocal soñado para este fabuloso tema!!❤

[@williamdavidnew4719]

Just a superb versions of this classic song.

[@laureldruce3067]

I never would have discovered this group if not for COVID. This music fills my soul.

[@glitch2503]

3:22 gets me every time

[@francisconti9085]

That "get goosebumps thinking about it feeling"

[@AnthonyWiddowson]

Amazing version of my favourite song! ❤

[@charki40]

I think the standard set by the Tallis Scholars with Choral pieces has been superbly matched by Voces8 contemporary musical reworks. What an exquisite and technically challenging rendition. The arrangement is exceptional. Wow , I love it. Have kept it on my youtube watch list and replay this often, always responding the same - Blown away.

[@x0x89]

Bass is so beautiful and soothing

[@whisperingeagle]

Brought tears to my ol eyes simply beautiful ☺

[@VendreadMike95]

One of my favorite songs beautifully performed by one of my favorite groups. Thank you so much. ❤ These guys are so underrated. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@TacosnZorro]

Amazing!!!! A request? Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) - please please please!

[@trishoconnor2169]

Yes!

[@jajoh6473]

SovngardeBeckoned Hope so !!