Writing's on the Wall (opb. Sam Smith) - The Nor'easters

The Nor'easters (Northeastern University) perform "Writing's on the Wall" (opb. Sam Smith) on March 21st at BONR4: Best of the Northeast Region.
"Writings on the Wall"
Opb. Sam Smith
Soloist: Anthony Rodriguez
Arr: Shams Ahmed
VP: Arun Venugopal
Audio: Dave Longo and Angela Ugolini for The Vocal Company
Video: Danny Olefsky for The Vocal Company
Lighting: Emma Soucy
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[@waterproof7358]

And the girl doing the dings! You better slay my life!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@edwardrogersinfo]

I swear lol

[@soyihong9813]

lol im done...

[@Themoment888]

When she did the ding at the beginning I was already like yasssss

[@jleach359]

Water Proof lol yes.. Slay!!

[@iammrt1691]

Water Proof why I feel you are maikng me laugh. hhaha

[@Wizard__OW]

Nobody: Not a single soul: Altos: *D I N G*

[@onieshianapoleon2547]

Preston Burns 🙂

[@2k6turtle_12]

ding ding ding ding ding ding ding sing ding ding ding ding ding ding ding dying ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding

[@MarjoleinGroot]

Woooww that soloist is damn amazing!!

[@egschair9601]

Marjolein Groot HES MY TEACHER LOL

[@Guineapig1230]

Marjolein Groot I know his sister personally... She goes to my school

[@mayalock7853]

Marjolein Groot LUCCKYYY

[@mikeevans4128]

Tell me his name plz？ does he have ins or youtube channel？

[@MarjoleinGroot]

his name is Anthony Rodriguez :)

[@paigeterch4259]

Wow! That was absolutely ridiculous. Not only was the arrangement spectacular, that soloist... I'm speechless.

[@randomstuffig2716]

Anthony Rodriquez

[@nikhilnandagopal8539]

Same

[@Chelmsleygirl92]

Spotify doesn't do this justice this version is freaking amazing

[@dominicklarabee611]

Tracey 92 AGREED

[@brenm6668]

I was showing my friend this on Spotify and repeated “ah the KZbin sounds so much better” like 5 times

[@user-ug9pu7el7e]

yeah the spotify version is fine but its poopoo compared to this

[@carlitostaquitos1179]

the soloist's head voice is incredible

[@colthearld1708]

I'll never be over the soprano at 2:52

[@modernlacuna]

That's a D6, if I'm not mistaken. Fun fact: Jon Bon Jovi sings that note at the 4th minute of "I'll Be There For You". I feel a lot of respect towards people who can really nail that register.

[@nikhilnandagopal8539]

Me too. How'd you notice that at first?

[@noyaki1265]

i replayed that moment over and over, and saw your comment. glad i wasn't the only one amazed by that

[@rachelmink9675]

It took me around 3 watches to identify who it was but I think it's the person with the blonde hair in the jumpsuit on the right side of the semicircle

[@chaserobinson42]

I love the smile the guy in the background at the 4:05 mark gives. He knew the lead just absolutely killed that

[@cloe811]

I love the female *ding-ding* in the background, amazing guys :-0

[@OlorinsSpell]

👍

[@onieshianapoleon2547]

🤣

[@narendraburdak2793]

🤣🤣

[@MrDarkSky]

🤣🤣🤣

[@neutrinohman]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mucids89]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justjory44]

Jesus!!!! This was killer! The soloist murdered this song!!

[@masha1683]

In a good way

[@Mikaro527]

Killed and murdered is the same but very different at the same time

[@lpspopular1234]

his high notes o my

[@kyliesparks1435]

I could listen to this soloist sing the phone book and be absolutely enthralled, what a beautiful gift of a voice!! One of the purest tones and best controlled falsettos I've heard in a while!

[@bingewatchingintesifies809]

Your bass is fucking talented.Such crisp notes.So damn good.

[@jkbbx8751]

Hey, serious credit to the beatboxer. Normally they aren’t recognized but this guy fit so well with the ensemble, purely amazing! Keep it up all of you!

[@arunvenugopal97]

Thanks man, appreciate the love! - Sincerely, your friendly neighborhood VP.

[@alexisgutierrez4778]

This arrangement is pure gold. Wow.

[@kf00ps]

100% support the ass slap the soloist got at the end, that was Phenomenal.

[@makai7869]

OH MY GOD THAT BLEND!!! SO AMAZING, MY EARS ARE CRYING FROM THE SOUND ITS AUDIBLE GOLD!!! THE DIAMOND OF SOUNDS!!! IM IN LOVE!!!

[@nakedraychel]

hahahaha the diamond of sounds, i love it

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

incredible arrangement and performance...way impressed :)

[@niddd3873]

I'm unsatisfied with anyone else cover of the song because this was the first one I heard lol

[@emaciatedunicorn]

that soloist was incredible. im so shook

[@rozyy15]

The falsetto! 🙌😵

[@BenHorsburgh]

This is probably one of the most incredible things I have ever heard! I heard you perform this song live once and I couldn't believe I was listening to it live! It sounded like it was recorded in a studio! Your blend is incredible! You could beat Pentatonix any day

[@Wizard__OW]

Any arranged group of skilled vocalists can beat Pentatonix, they're not that good, tbh. Here come the PTX fangirls.

[@raingreene508]

They are absolutely incredible, but let's take the fact that Pentatonix has only 5 people into consideration. This group has many, many more. I wouldn't say one is better than the other. Both are amazing.

[@nikkiruiz3736]

they are both on the same level. i love both

[@tomspence1300]

I am a ptx fan girl (see my username😂) but these guys are absolutely amazing, the bass is amazing and so is the soloist. But cmon, there are a whole load of these guys, there’s five of pentatonix. You can’t compare them, that’s like comparing an army to a group of mercenaries, they both get the job done, just in very different ways. The army (the nor’easters in this case) achieve a great sound with numbers, a mercenaries (ptx) achieve a sound with singing five parts but making sure that the parts are so tight that it sounds amazing, having strong as fuck melodies and choosing their songs carefully to suit their style . It’s impossible to compare the two. If pentatonix were to compete with these guys singing this song they would get beat because it’s not their style. But I bet if these guys tried to sing “Sing” or “aha!” they would get beat easily. Two different sounds, don’t compare them

[@AnUbArAkHDP]

Crypic13 I don't like the girl singer of pentatonix, her voice is.... I don't know.... stressing

[@ShayLevitan]

How is this soloist not famous already?! He is AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!! Are these guys seriously just college students?!?!

[@jster12345678910]

The Nor'easters would have had the best ICCA set if they decided to compete this year :( imagine this and Alive 😍

[@anazinnecker8544]

I'm in love with this guy's voice. I could and have listened to his voice all day.

[@hayleyhjw]

WHEN IS SING IT ON SEASON 2?? THIS SONG MAKES ME WANT MORE EPISODES SO BAD

[@Torriisinthehizz]

Next month!😁😁😁

[@hayleyhjw]

+ILuvTo Listen2You YAY OMG

[@treywheeler8991]

i relate to this comment so much omfg. im so exited!!!

[@EverythingRois]

Where will it be on ?

[@Torriisinthehizz]

+Roisin M they're going to be on POP (used to be tvgn)

[@5mincer]

Somehow the original doesnt feel right anymore.

[@randomstuffig2716]

EXACTLY

[@iwanthdddvideos]

EEEXXXXXXXAAAACCCCTTTTTLLLLLLYYYYY

[@charlesshoemake688]

EEEEEXXXXXAAAACCCCTTTTTTTTLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@aguardente6531]

@@charlesshoemake688 no this acapella is shitty as hell

[@onieshianapoleon2547]

You got that right

[@moniquedans]

I cannot stop watching this omg! I love the new members already, y'all are so good. Please post more!! And please do a show again I miss watching y'all hahaha

[@emilyrifkin7529]

omg me too!!!!!

[@olieverkeren]

is this what they called eargasm??

[@lorenzotomiello8559]

4:03 are you kidding me?? And the sopranos omg I'm slain.

[@skatedude45217]

Literally my jaw is off my face

[@quyle7954]

did you literally mean literally ?!?!?

[@waterproof7358]

Why are they so good!!! If I watch another video of them I'm gonna just die!!!!!! This is amazing! Shout out to the soloist !! Can he please sing at my funeral, wedding, birthday, and everything else for the rest of my life!!! Just incredible!! His voice killed me about 5 times then brought me back to life !!!! Can't wait to hear more!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MultiTerraBle]

That voice at the start at 0:12 , that soloist, those dings geez though, too damn good...

[@shaynamoreno4201]

He has the best voice i've ever heard in my life

[@ethaneu3821]

such a difficult song to sing--the soloist really did a great job. and great arrangement too. good job guys!

[@MS-fm1fq]

2021 anyone... Super powerful... Goosebumps!!!

[@pamshetterly58]

OK. Call me a nerd, but I just recently discovered the PITCH PERFECT movies and as a result a whole new world of acapella. I am thrilled to be discovering awesome performances like this one. I am absolutely blown away by these Nor'easters! BRAVO.

[@daviddekilder817]

Still listening to this in 2023

[@cathydanam766]

I was unable to sleep and somehow found this...I’M SO GLAD I FOUND THIS MASTERPIECE!!

[@superalejcc]

I almost cried listening to this. You guys reminded me why I love being vocalist.... Thank you 😭❤️

[@egyptfreaka]

That soloist blew Sam Smith out of the water

[@joedin9790]

Saw these guys tonight at ICCA semifinals and I'll tell you… This is exactly how it sounded live. Amazing

[@7gogators]

You guys are absolutely amazing! I'm SO excited that I will be attending Northeastern in the fall and this makes me 1000X more excited!! WOW WOW WOW!

[@shadnaushad]

Welcome to NU! Best school ever. #Huskies

[@evanb.6150]

So he gets like 8 beautiful octaves and I barely get two decent ones? Seems fair :( he's so good

[@naomiarimoro2172]

Most enchanting version! The soloist and soprano were incredible but judos to ALL of you; every note, every crescendo, timing, volume...simply outstanding.

[@Bobbyloud]

six years later and i still use this video for inspiration

[@megalyssa]

Who is the bass?! My word he's amazing

[@MrAntLib]

WOW! Still watching this after years!!

[@markclemente1503]

Holy....I think I’m in love with Anthony (the soloist). Absolutely gorgeous and an amazing voice.

[@bankcolgate2155]

3:38 I am a bass, and I audibly squealed “Holy Shit!” in the same octave that as this note when he hit it.

[@stevenoclock]

every time i watch this i get goosebumps, cry a lot, and spend few minutes on the floor looking for my jaw

[@nikhilnandagopal8539]

S A M E

[@boomerang8950]

blessed my ears!!! this is sooo greaaat😭😭😭😭😭❤

[@MisterMaster4life]

Okay everyone else just stop.... This is by far, and I mean by faaarrr, The best version ever. And on top of that possibly one of the most perfect executed songs I've ever heard. Simply perfect.

[@cathydanam766]

@Nor’eastersACappella y’all GOTTA add this onto your “best of” playlist on your KZbin channel!!

[@emmaparsons4151]

You guys are insane! Love your rise up cover on Spotify and that's how I discovered your channel

[@acidicjizz]

3:29 gets me every time

[@acidicjizz]

-3:45

[@ania5378]

1:46 angelic...

[@hermestorres2677]

the soloist nailed it! 👏👏👏

[@riverheartart]

my highschool choir director showed my class this, just wow. Was already one of my favorite songs, and now my new favorite arganment ever. period. the end. thank you. goodnight. wow.

[@joshoouh69]

1.) I live for this rendition of that song. 2.) The infatuation is real for the soloist 😍

[@HenVicTeLix]

the lead singer voice, very effortless and I still wondering, how you guys could be so blended with each other love how scyncronize you guys are!

[@yellowbmblbee]

goosebumps from head to toe...biggest compliment one can give a vocalist performance. The body doesn't lie. OMG, subscribed.

[@namjooning5503]

The lead , the bass everything was freakin' GOOD!! I've goosebump from this perfomance

[@chelseadinh9367]

I can't get enough of this omg!!

[@Dharzjinion]

Holy... this is from another world. Amazing!

[@rva]

Wow!

[@dominicbennett568]

Oh woah, Rebecca watched this 😯

[@itscristoff9036]

BRO LIKE WHAT DA ACAPELLA WHY DID THIS MAKE ME TEAR UP SO MUCH ITS SO GREAT

[@calvertnazareth8283]

you guys are so inspiring!!

[@ladyryana738]

love his voice. give me goosebumps from the beginning!!

[@brookie456789]

Omg everyone killed it. Slay !!! Hope for season two

[@mamiipaulitaag8823]

It's smooth and so powerful at the same time.. I'm amazed.

[@qmilay]

your voices are all amazing and i can feel the emotions through your voice and it just puts me into the mood. nice job guys! i cant wait for sing it on season 2. you guys are gonna do great. (im actually obsessed w/ u guys so if u dont see my likes on like every photo and myinstagram page with u guys then idk XD) lolz k have a gr9 day

[@Sarttimi]

WOWWWWW. the soloist, and everything about this was phenomenal. so happy i stumbled upon you guys. subscribed :)

[@jaaesonn]

His voice is like GLASS holy fuck

[@rendezvous5760]

you guys are awesome. purely amazing!

[@larissa5934]

When tht falsetto hit damn sf amazing

[@isabellecoliver3754]

Watched sing it on season 1 and just Wow! You guys are insane! Your sound is just spine tinglingly incredible!! I am begging for a season 2 xx

[@Bob_63]

Keeping this in favorites, even 4 years later

[@aryvaldez8894]

Mr.Arod you are amazing I love having u work in school with us. Gonna miss you when you leave. Love, Ary

[@hellopachia]

OK THIS IS AMAZING. The soloist is soooooo good and everyone else was just as great. I definitely fell in love with this

[@imnobody758]

I watched sing it on and fell in love with this group I'm gonna sing a capella. hopefully with the nor'easters

[@PenguinxLoverx]

I love this so much! Anthony has such an amazing voice!

[@tchudson75]

I've been here before But always hit the floor I've spent a lifetime running And I always get away But with you I'm feeling something That makes me want to stay I'm prepared for this I never shoot to miss But I feel like a storm is coming If I'm gonna make it through the day Then there's no more use in running This is something I gotta face If I risk it all Could you break my fall? How do I live? How do I breathe? When you're not here I'm suffocating I want to feel love, run through my blood Tell me is this where I give it all up? For you I have to risk it all 'Cause the writing's on the wall A million shards of glass That haunt me from my past As the stars begin to gather And the light begins to fade When all hope begins to shatter Know that I won't be afraid If I risk it all Could you break my fall? How do I live? How do I breathe? When you're not here I'm suffocating I want to feel love, run through my blood Tell me is this where I give it all up? For you I have to risk it all 'Cause the writing's on the wall The writing's on the wall How do I live? How do I breathe? When you're not here I'm suffocating I want to feel love, run through my blood Tell me is this where I give it all up? How do I live? How do I breathe? When you're not here I'm suffocating I want to feel love, run through my blood Tell me is this where I give it all up? For you I have to risk it all 'Cause the writing's on the wall

[@emilyhann4132]

Where does Jessie get her clothes!?😍😍 also this is obvs amazing

[@dmhr217]

Incredible !!!

[@brittanyadams5269]

That was amazing! We need to bring you guys to Australia for a show!

[@harisablay7020]

daaaaamn chills everywhere maan

[@boobearam]

Amazing!!

[@asham1769]

Wow... great team work. Just amzing

[@emilyrifkin7529]

I love them!!!

[@marcemileoosthuizen2079]

So amazing! Wow.

[@joeywowdale9953]

This is insane, omg I'm obsessed with this!!! Utterly amazing!!

[@starcluster56]

This gave me chills! Awesome job!!!!

[@AndrueGill93]

OMG this is beautiful! Amazing job !

[@lavidasegunjuls]

Thank you youtube for bringing me here... You guys are amazing!

[@AlexandraMarilynJoy]

I'm in love with this whole thing. Good job 👍🏻😻

[@CJ-ow8kb]

Amazing!! 👏🏼💕

[@rowanceleste2205]

Love it. Fell in love as soon as it started!

[@bleesome]

I need about 8 albums from the soloist. DANG