Yes, I wept 🥺 VOCTAVE - SOMEWHERE (from West Side Story) | classical musician reacts / analyses

[@SirHairless]

For those of you either reading this comment or making it to 12:50 in the video, here is the secret content kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZjCYXaPr9yfZ9U --- Check out my first time hearing Voctave here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rclYt8e62Lgtk

[@lattelover5471]

OF COURSE we made it to 12:50 ... and all the way to 19:13 ... what's the point of watching someone as interesting as you are if we were to stop short?!?

[@annegasko7719]

If you want another tear jerking Voctave reaction, check out 'Mary Did You Know?'. They sang it with Mark Lowry, the original writer of the song and it is really something special.

[@richardfranz3180]

Kate Lott is a treasure. Makes me cry every time. Try "Disney Princess Medley" next.

[@changeworkssystem6024]

If you aren't aware, the tenor in the white jacket in the middle is Jamey Ray. As PHENOMENAL as the members of Voctave are collectively and individually, the real brilliance is in Jamey's arrangements! He knows his singers and how to showcase each singer's talent and then integrate them at their very best. He's arranging TO THE SINGERS instead of just arranging and hoping the singers can pull it off. Simply magnificent!

[@Loupgris13]

You must look one of the first Voctave's internet succes : The great movies medley. A John William's tribute.

[@Venus-lx1jq]

I CONCUR!

[@paulclark3561]

When it gets around Christmas time, definitely check out their version of O Come All Ye Faithful!

[@SirHairless]

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[@matthewdalzell2294]

Voctave is just as amazing in concert! - Disney princess medley is a common one to react to (for good reason) - You Will Be Found may bring the tears - Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame when we get closer to Christmas

[@sharonleath6384]

May I add Mary Did You Know featuring Mark Lowry, the song’s lyricist? His astonishing breath control alone makes it a must listen.

[@katetracton131]

This group is so sublime. I highly recommend their Disney Princess medley - guaranteed to make your eyes watery! :)

[@sofiakarlsson9540]

You need to check out Voctave’s ”Heroes and villains” medley! I listen to it again and again and i am stunned every time.

[@Phatsdawg]

I saw them in concert this summer and they did this to close the show and the goosebumps hearing it live were unreal. They sound JUST LIKE THIS live

[@SuperSchooni]

I really enjoy their collaboration with Mark Lowery in “Mary did you know “

[@bethphillips9693]

My first listen since my back surgery and this was perfect - so lovely.

[@venetta-sh7su]

Welcome back Beth! 😊

[@smallmoments957]

I'm hoping that means all went well.

[@bethphillips9693]

@@venetta-sh7su Thanks!

[@bethphillips9693]

@@smallmoments957 It did, still have a long recovery but hope to get the staples out this coming week. 3 to 6 month recovery. But very hopeful! Thanks!!

[@smallmoments957]

@@bethphillips9693 Great! Hope all goes well with your recovery.

[@venetta-sh7su]

Congratulations on 40k Sir Hairless!! 🎉👏🎶👑

[@SirHairless]

Thank you ❤

[@Valou0602]

Beautiful! This song gives me always watery eyes!

[@medijunus8998]

Beautiful song! And my attention was caught by the expression in your eyes and wow.. your tears really fell (I zoomed it intentionally) 😬 You're a soft-hearted person, aren’t you? Nice reaction as always, love it! 😍

[@SirHairless]

When music moves you, there's nothing you can do 😅

[@yoclark2723]

I love this piece. Voctave have such a specific sound. You should try their Disney heroes and villains medley for a "blimey" moment. But all their music is wonderful. Your tears mirror my own.

[@martiwalsh2069]

If you're going to do Voctave again, one great song is when they sing Mary Did You Know wth the composer of that song, Mark Lowrey. Voctave displays incredible control in volume, projection, and more making this a favorite of many. Love your work!

[@SirHairless]

That one may or may not be coming later this year

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

This has been one of my VERY favorite songs from West Side Story (though I love every single piece of music in the play/movie). I learned to sing it in our school choir, when I was 14, and we presented a scaled down version of it with the school's drama club. I've been singing it ever since, and I never get enough of it (and all of the other West Side Story songs). I also never get enough of VOCTAVE! I love that you've reacted to their arrangement of the song. It's just gorgeous. GREAT REACTION! Thank you very, very much. 😀

[@joyrobinson4585]

Many would weep, I think. We have Geoff of Voice Play singing from the deepest valley and Kate Lott of Voctave singing from the highest mountain. How lucky we are to be here to listen. Thanks, as always.

[@donnaflynn9615]

I’ve had the pleasure of sitting on the floor under the dome in the American pavilion in Disney’s EPCOT park listening live to most of these singers. They are powerful and awesome. A wonderful experience. When Kate hits those high notes under the dome WOW

[@chih-chaoyang5290]

Yes more Voctave!! I definitely love their arrangements a lot!! Many people probably suggested many great videos, but Halloween is coming and they have collaborated with Rachel Potter in Poor unfortunate soul/I put a spell on you video. It's a great fun!!

[@garylife5320]

How wonderful to see another who allows music to enter their soul and move them so profoundly. Music touches me like this sometimes and the tears just flow from the sheer beauty of it. Love your reactions. Thank you!

[@elainecourteau6231]

So happy you are back with Voctave! This song is timeless (sadly... still looking for that peaceful and accepting somewhere) and so poignant. 11 amazing voices with an stellar arrangement. I totally agree with you they deserve so many more views. Can’t wait to see you react to their Great Movie Medley, one of my favourite. But really, it’s all good. Thank you. 🤗

[@anchorskid]

Favorite Voctave pieces? I have to mention Mary, Did You Know? again. On A Clear Day, Remember Me, Someone Like You. VOCTAVE!! Someone else here has already mentioned O, Come All Ye Faithful. I've enjoyed every song I've heard by them. This was another fascinating analysis. Thanks! BTW, how about Pieces of Dreams sung by Johnny Mathis. I heard on TV it the night it aired of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson decades ago. Knocked my socks off. Streisand has done both Someday and Pieces of Dreams. A colleague knew I loved Streisand, so she got me the cassette with Somewhere on it (like I said, decades ago) for Secret Santa one year, and I'd crank up the volume at school and correct papers to the tape. I suspect I drove my other colleagues to distraction, but no one ever complained. Good times!

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

Have to mention; did my Bible study and my me time with or Maker and the clear message was HOPE. I started to browse through my subscriptions and yes this is the chosen reaction to listen to first. And the message for me; HOPE. What a stunning way to relax. Congratulations on your 40K and a big thank you for this gem Greetings from South Africa

[@thatsroughbuddy-]

Never have I found a group that makes me feel the way Voctave does. And that's saying a lot cause I'm a die hard Pentatonix fan and I adore Home Free as well. But Voctave transfer a different kind of magic with their sound. I've seen most people in the comments have already recommended some must-watch Voctave pieces, so I'll spare you and just say I can't wait to see more Voctave reactions from you. :)

[@CarterCanyon]

From the first note, Voctave created a tidal wave of sound that kept propelling me forward ... an emotional anticipation of what would happen next. It continued to build until I actually caught myself holding my breath at the end. Incredible performance (and as always, ... good job explaining why, 'Sir').

[@mad_maddie]

My favourite Voctave video is their Great Movie Medley. It's a collection of John Williams scores, and it's basically your entire childhood compiled into one video. I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@thisismetoday7423]

That is probably my favorite of theirs as well! It’s sooo good!!

[@JustPlanoRick]

Great reaction! Liked and subscribed! You mentioned you'd only done one other Voctave reaction (which I very much enjoyed, by the way) so I would love to see more Voctave reactions. However, be warned: the Voctave rabbit hole is very deep but very satisfying.

[@howardsmith3758]

Great reaction. And, friend, you held it together a lot longer than I did in the face of this amazingly emotional performance.

[@KeithGreen-d6o]

Wow, your reactions are not only educational for the listener but hear things most of us aren't capable of. Well done! I started listening to Voctave about 1 year ago and are obsessed so here are a few of my recommendations: For Christmas: O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Mary Did You Know, Carol of the Bells/Bells of Notre Dame, Where Are You Christmas, We Need A Little Christmas. For Disney: Princess Medley, Love Medley (which you already did), Heroes and Villains, Park Medley, How Far I'll Go. For Broadway: Prince of Egypt (no video) but amazing, Great Movie Medley, You Will Be Found (with virtual choir), Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Enjoy and keep up the good work!

[@cardbuddy4988]

This is gorgeous. And yes emotional, what with the way the world has been lately. Someday…a time to care. 💕

[@neetgupta1]

Thanks for this one. I think it's stunning. That ending and that soprano!!!!!! I'm with you on the bluesy run that one of the female singers did - she sounded amazing but I also felt it jarred a bit in this arrangement. They have such a range of incredible voices within their group though. Somewhere is such a beautiful, haunting song and I think they nailed that feeling. I appreciate the video being completely simple too - so the focus is just on the unbelievable vocals.

[@bindak]

That was beautiful! ❤ Thanks for the reaction; I would probably not have listened otherwise

[@leslieholland7843]

Your reaction combined with the incomparable singers of Voctave gave me goosebumps. Just stunning!❤❤

[@Amstersaram]

What an enchanting cover. Absolutely beautiful!

[@mstrgilbert8281]

Another sleeper is the O Come, O Come Emmanuel mash. Kate's voice really shines and its only been reacted to one or two times. I think it will make you tear up again.

[@bcfrit5103]

Fantastic reaction. Voctave captures you with just their voices. Just 11 people sharing their gift and it freezes you, and makes your eyes sweat. I have not read all of the comments below so I apologize if I am repeating someone else's suggestion but Please Review Disney Princesses Medley and the Hero's and Villians medley (2 different compilations). This will give you a chance to hear every member for more than just a couple of bars. This group is phenomenal, and I love that you experience the emotional side like the rest of us.

[@rllangevin3841]

Agree! These two are absolute MUSTS!

[@wendyfaust5846]

Love your analysis! Many below - you can't go wrong. Others: "Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame" (great mash up), Prince of Egypt Medley (only audio), Someday. All excellent! I've seen them live as well and they are wonderful vocalists.

[@michaelacord228]

Thanks for this reaction! Looking forward to more Voctave reactions. Your analyses are always spot on. Love to watch how musi8c moves you.

[@venetta-sh7su]

Wow Sir H! Good filth indeed! ⚡️⚡️⚡️You were frozen and then you were bamboozled! Hahaha 😂 I agree there was good reason - what voices and what arrangement ....I didn't know Voctave before you introduced them to your channel. ❤🎶😃 I also watched your Patreon behind-the-scenes experience at the Royal Albert Hall - amazing! - thank you for sharing it! 👌🫶🙏🤩

[@SirHairless]

[@smallmoments957]

Wow! Great r/a, Thank you! I love that you shared the Behind-the-Scenes video link with your viewers.

[@SirHairless]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@karingreen396]

This was stunning. You are appreciated and I thank you for sharing

[@aljole683]

“They are good. That's a good one.” True words, my weepy friend. So wonderful that such incredible art and artistry is available to us, and so nice to know that those of us that tear up when basking in that beauty are not alone.

[@thisismetoday7423]

Fun fact: This was filmed at PattyCake! VoicePlay used this same background for their cover of Whiskey in the Jar which was filmed around the same time. I’m really happy you enjoyed this and can’t wait for you to explore more of them! You already have my Voctave wish list.

[@smallmoments957]

Oh wow! I didn't even notice the background because of all their amazing voices. Yep, I've seen that background countless times listening to Whiskey in the Jar. I'm looking forward to its appearance here someday. Thanks for the fun fact! 😃

[@thisismetoday7423]

@@smallmoments957 You are very welcome!!! It took me a bit to notice too because I was also so wrapped up in their voices!

[@SirHairless]

Ooo thanks for the info!

[@VioletaPiskova]

Браво, Sir Hairless, поздрави за 40000 абоната!!! Дерзайте!!!×👏👏

[@SirHairless]

благодаря! ❤❤

[@JohnIzze]

This is really nice. You’re amazing by the way.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

I got broken halfway thru….holy arrangement and scale and harmony…..glorious ❤😊

[@Maria...-mo5qm]

Thank you for this beautiful reaction/analysis and for sharing the secret content with everybody - super nice, Sir!🙏

[@kyleodea8157]

I have been dying for you to watch this one. The Cinderella melody or Disney princess melody, you need to do.

[@bjspeck4337]

It is a beautiful song., such emotion. A couple of yrs back, Voctave came to FSU for Opening Nights and I went and got to hear them in person. Utterly worthwhile. With Christmas coming up, please do Voctave's version of Mary Don't You Know? with the lyricist Mark Lowry who sings the lead in it. Music written by Buddy Greene. Voctave version is superlative and stunning.

[@lattelover5471]

Sir H, as a fan of a cappella music, you're gonna love Kings Return whenever you get around to them. I promise!

[@glendamcgrady1244]

E J Cardona is unbelievable in "O Come All Ye Faithful". Put this on your Christmas list!

[@SirHairless]

It's on there 🎄🎄

[@cynthiabruce-marzenska5024]

West Side Story has some incredibly beautiful music and the arrangement of these vocals is stunning. The clarity and tone gives me goosebumps. I have never heard this group before but when your reaction came in my feed and the song (which I already loved), curiosity got the best of me. I’m happy it did! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦!

[@MC1002MT]

A MUST is "Mary Did You Know" with Mark Lowry (the original composer and has a wonderful voice himself). It is exceptionally beautiful.

[@SirHairless]

Stay tuned towards Christmas time

[@johnmetcalf8500]

Wow, thanks for doing this one. These guys are truely amazing. To me, this rendition makes me realize that though we are forced to really pay attention to the extremes of vocal range because of their uniqueness, there are people with world-class ability with vocal ranges that we can more easily relate to.

[@bobkitten8150]

I'm seeing them in concert this week! We saw their Christmas show last year too 🥰

[@SirHairless]

I'm sure it'll be fantastic 👌🏽

[@jamiemarie1182]

You have to watch votave ‘oh come all ye faithful’ Beyond brilliant

[@allamericanjay]

And they are all wonderful people! 🙂

[@grain3871]

Thank you, sir. Lovely ❤

[@vaanfluff]

Love the vibe and the analysis. It’s like watching james mcavoy’s prof x teach us a lil something and I’m here for it!

[@aliciamartin2024]

Great reaction! Thank you

[@monikadear3594]

Thank you! I'm completely with you around 14:00 - and the rest of the video! 😉 Love you ❤️

[@Juliana_Livingston]

Wow that was beautiful 😢

[@hdenisewooten2428]

Voctave is mesmerizing, so I totally get how it immobilized you as if you were entranced.

[@garycorrick]

That much of a beautiful wall of music is emotional!

[@betsyvondracek6039]

OMG - How totally beautiful in the movie and this always makes me cry- I love the words - hell, I just love this wonderful play and 2 great movies. Totally beautiful rendition. I think the second movie didn't get the credit it deserved. One Hand one Heart - it just sends chills and tears every time. Sigh😢😊 ❤R/A🎼 I love this group.

[@SirHairless]

🥹

[@4partharmony208]

You'll love the Princess and Heroes/Villains Medleys, but Prince of Egypt Medley (audio only for now) blows them all away and is a MUST.

[@rllangevin3841]

YES! The Prince of Egypt Medley is my favourite as well! Even if you don't know the movie the music will blow you away. (Trust us, you won't mind that's it's only audio - it may even add to the experience!)

[@loveloochay]

💧 ... great choice Sir Hairless ! Wowwwzerr ..... once again I am reminded that the human voice is the most impactful instrument. It is certainly okay to shed a tear or twelve. Maybe this recommendation will move you .. Bonnie Raitt featuring Crosby & Stills - "Love Has No Pride" Thank you for bringing thirteen tears to my eyes. ❣️

[@caitlinarmstrong1172]

Their "Fly" medley is a favorite of mine!

[@k1k2voyer]

Many have tried to not weep. Many have failed! Have you heard EJ sing with Voiceplay yet? He is Omars brother. Voiceplays version of I Cant Make You Love Me is absolutely stunning and features EJ, very heavily lead by Cesar.

[@k1k2voyer]

PS i so appreciate your reaction/breakdowns!

[@SirHairless]

I bet many have failed! Yes, I mention this in the video ☺

[@k1k2voyer]

@@SirHairless yes i was commenting as I watched, then got to the EJ part...doh, my bad:)

[@rllangevin3841]

Loved your reaction and analysis, as always! Such a moving piece and phenomenal arrangement! Jamey knows each voice and writes accordingly. Anything by #Voctave is brilliant but some of my personal favs - not including their wonderful Christmas music: The Prince of Egypt Medley (audio only) You Will Be Found (done during Covid) Disney Princess Medley - a chance to hear each of the women truly shine Disney Heroes and Villians Medley - this time the men have a turn

[@susanbradley5685]

Their Prince of Egypt medley will rock your socks!!

[@dieweisealte-llumia7148]

What an amazing arrangement of this wonderful song. I love the song and it touches me everytime. I only watched Westside story once, I could never do it again because I can´t stand hate, fights and intrigues. it literally breaks my heart, but I love the music and especially this song and this arrangement touched me in the depth of my soul. Would love to see your reaction to Voctaves "on a clear day you can see forever" ft. Tituss Burgess

[@SirHairless]

I'd recommend watching the 2021 version of the film 🎥

[@marablemorgan8292]

Thank you!

[@RussellJones-e9c]

If you enjoyed this one, can I suggest Voctave's version of "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen". Great arrangement that had me blubbing way before the end. It also features a virtual choir of their subscribers, which I thought was a lovely inclusion. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do, Sir Hairless.

[@itsakittyting]

Tonight directed by Leonard Bernstein, nothing can beat that piece from Westside Story

[@kellyradtke7662]

Anything they do is sure to please but I am particularly fond of their Prince of Egypt medley as well as their cover of Baby Mine. EJ really shines in their rendition of O Come All Ye Faithful

[@michellemiles9966]

I see that a few others have also suggested this but, Disney Princess Medley please.

[@rachelhurst3224]

The female before EJ and EJ have similar vocal styles. It's interesting to me that the other singers have gone back and forth between strong fwd placement timbre to more upper resonant breathy timbre or dark timbre to light timbre creating a pull similar to a tide waning amd waxing. Then during the build, he puts 2 singers with similar timbres and styles back to back creating a longer draw to a small climax before Kate takes the lead. Jamie is an amazing arranger.

[@alisonwebre1]

new group for me wow

[@goose5B]

With the holiday season fast approaching, an underrated treat is Pentatonix + Voctave with Once Upon A December. There isn't an official video but there is a "Yule Log" version courtesy of PTX. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5baf6OsZrKSoLssi=-tqXrpaMtin4wjJ4 (Edit: better link below) It's a stunning arrangement. Btw, Voctave take my breath away nearly every time.

[@thisismetoday7423]

I wonder why PTX didn’t credit Voctave anywhere in the video or description.

[@goose5B]

@@thisismetoday7423 Now I'm so befuddled as i could swear i saw this credit via a Spotify release. I've just gone searching and i can't find a credit anywhere so I'm obviously mistaken. And now I have a mental mystery to solve - lol.

[@goose5B]

Okay, not losing my mind. This RCA link does appear to credit Voctave. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eordl6iYgLeVe9ksi=54pf6Dx__3AoLAjT

[@PTXPentaholic]

Voctave's best arrangement and performance by far is O Come all Ye Faithful.

[@SirHairless]

This one may or may not be on my Christmas list for December 👀🎄

[@PTXPentaholic]

@@SirHairless perfect.

[@aliecat199]

❤

[@Michaellee4047.]

Just found your reaction and I think it’s phenomenal! I would LOVE to see your reaction to Jacob Collier’s World O World. It is truly a transcending experience

[@donnaflynn9615]

I’m hoping when you begin to do Christmas song you react to their Where are You Christmas song. It’s very moving. They also do Mary Did You Know with the writer, Mark Lowry, of the song. So so so good! All of their Christmas songs are awesome!

[@SirHairless]

[@Discobiscuit372]

No one can sing this as good as Barbra Streisand did. 👍

[@rachelhurst3224]

Ooooooooo!

[@patricks1223]

I’d really like to see you react to the “I Am What I Am” arrangement by Voctave and The Swingles. It’s a bit mind-boggling how much is going on! Super interesting and intricate collaboration…. I think you’ll really enjoy that one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3qVdXSmnbB2arMfeature=shared And I echo (again) others’ suggestions for you to do their “Mary Did You Know” and “O Come All Ye Faithful” … both stellar endeavors!!!! 🎄 🎄 🎄

[@jennylythell7941]

Disney's Heroes and Villains (not sure of the spelling 🤭)

[@marieke3032]

I love the beginning. Beautifully done. It gave me goosebumps, and it made me teary-eyed too. But the last part of this arrangement didn't do it for me, I found it too high, too shrill and harsh. I missed the still but hopeful mood I feel would suit this song. Probably not a popular opinion, though. 😅

[@SirHairless]

I would love to see a version where the whole performance is in the style of the first half

[@marieke3032]

@SirHairless Yes! I would too!

[@marablemorgan8292]

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[@jairus421]

Do Disney Princess Medley

[@SirHairless]

it's on my list

[@cardbuddy4988]

Please please please analyze Jacob Collier’s World or World, Official Score. It’s filled with quite a bit of cacophony (Jacob’s middle name I think). I imagine you would pause and rewind many many times. 😊

[@SirHairless]

I'm not sure I'll get round to doing Jacob's stuff anytime soon, but who knows!

[@myramegill7293]

Disclaimer: I love all the a capella groups and respect their singing talents. However. I have trouble listening to Voctave, and here's why: The pitch correction used in post-production in their videos somehow transforms these 11 voices into an inhuman cacophony that pierces my ear drums like daggers. I wish we could just listen to their real voices, because they are so talented; especially Kate Lott - what a monstrously fabulous soprano. However, this large group of combined voices have been made painful to hear. And it may well be just my perspective, but it even appeared to me that even Sir Hairless was wincing through some of it, as if it were painful, although his words were appreciative his facial expression said something different. Maybe he will correct me if I've concluded wrongly. Anyway, I anticipate my remarks here to be unpopular. Know that there is no malice in them.

[@SirHairless]

I understand where you're coming from - it's definitely an intense and powerful sound! But I think most Voctave fans enjoy it, rather than finding it painful My wince-y face doesn't often align to how I'm feeling 😅 It usually happens when I'm a bit shocked by what I'm hearing! I've been listening to this song on repeat since this recording and at first I definitely did think the high ending was a bit much. But it's grown on me a lot 🎵

[@myramegill7293]

@@SirHairless thank you for the insight to your feelings on this performance. I'm glad it was moving for you and wish I could enjoy it as well. 😊