Hallelujah (a cappella) - Young People's Chorus of New York City

Young People's Chorus of New York City rehearse an a cappella version of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, arranged by Jonathan Miller (popularized by the Pentatonix), conducted by YPC’s founder and artistic director Francisco J. Núñez.
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[@YPCofNYC]

You may have noticed our singers are not wearing shoes. They take them off in our rehearsal rooms to protect our floors from wear and tear. We do a lot of dancing! :)

[@carson5430]

They are amazing singers

[@YPCofNYC]

@@carson5430 Thanks so much!

[@RiceKrispies24]

Absolutely love this song they did awesome some of the best singing I’ve heard in ages

[@potatoeatpoo8684]

Some are wearing shoes

[@scottbirchall875]

Amazing

[@laciearmour8413]

Imagine if y’all did this in a stairwell it would sound so cool

[@kyleelocatis488]

So true

[@Edgar-Lafolie]

A group of students made this in a stairwell, here's the link : ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnfbeIWrirNshNE

[@almaferrara8707]

@@Edgar-Lafolie Thank you🥰

[@Bookwurm22]

Yes!

[@samthibert6527]

What about bathroom

[@noggie3934]

This is the Pentatonix version. It was done nicely even the beat boxing.

[@soppph4301]

Yep

[@benjithick1739]

There was no beat boxing

[@noggie3934]

@@benjithick1739 there were two young guys stomping and clapping etc. isn't that beat boxing?

[@soppph4301]

@@benjithick1739 lol ikr

[@diamonddiys393]

@@noggie3934 beatboxing is when you make different beats with your voice at the same time

[@danielmaureekapattinama6000]

I got goosebumps hearing this song if sing by a choir! salute for y'all and your teacher!

[@YPCofNYC]

Thank you!

[@craigtalbot607]

WOW! We need a LOT more young people singing like this! :-)

[@nancygorham5527]

We need a lot more young people dressed like that. The guys look regular and the girls aren't dressed like hookers!!

[@PuggyBuggy]

@@nancygorham5527 LMAO I CANT THIS COMMENT IS SO FUNNY

[@saylembestboi6179]

Well some young people don’t have the talent these lucky kids have so don’t get your hope up

[@mobb0s913]

@@nancygorham5527 are you ok?

[@t.c9260]

True🎶🎙❤❤

[@russelljohnson4527]

you know they're good when they look more at the conductor than their music!! some day we can sing together again. I'm glad you captured this for us to share these days.

[@Para__Noia]

Looking at their music? What does that mean?

[@russelljohnson4527]

@@Para__Noia I was referring to their sheet music. it looked like most of the front row wasn't even glancing at it. they had memorized it!

[@meghanmedendorp3257]

@@Para__Noia exactly what the said lol.. they glance down at their music for notes, rhythms and words. Then they look at the conductor for speed and cues. It’s sort of a multitask skill. It’s better to have it where you can look at the music AND watch the conductor. I’m in band, and at the start they told us to raise our stands high enough to see both so we don’t drag or rush

[@MrMonkeykiller1996]

@@meghanmedendorp3257 I was in band in highschool, it wasn't uncommon to memorize a song so you don't need to look at the piece and can watch the conductor

[@soppph4301]

I love music

[@iam_xrw]

I can’t tell if it’s cold in my room or not but I had chills for 4 minutes and 24 seconds

[@parisahenry572]

Yeah me too

[@maddiebrahm9830]

oh my god me too bahahahaha

[@charisli5095]

no same tho

[@daneliec]

Samee

[@maroodamansarovar191]

Christian persecution in India is increasing. Churches are vandalised. Hindutva goons barges into church and sing Hindu bhajans there. Hindu leaders openly call for beheading of Christians. Now they have asked a Christian School to install a Hindu idol in their premises. Please pray for Indian christians.

[@ashemolee]

I've heard so so so many arrangements of this song, but I would recognize the Pentatonix arrangement anywhere! Well done!

[@michaeltutty1540]

They only used SOME of the Pentatonix arrangements. Pentatonix has 4 different arrangements of the verse and 6 of the chorus.

[@ashemolee]

@@michaeltutty1540 Well, color me corrected

[@ritatsang7802]

I would recognize the pentatonix version anywhere, this is beautiful

[@WangBaiTe]

WOW WOW WOW!!!! This is "only" a rehearsal? How would the final version sound? This is already far above most otheer renditions of this song!!

[@cassandragarcia9795]

wow. first of all just kudos to every single person in that room. they are putting in the work and it truly shows. i CANNOT get over 2:55 to 3:10 it's so well blended that it gives me actual chills. second of all this makes me miss singing in a group so bad. nothing will ever compare to just singing in a room with people who want to sing too.

[@amyflexas9471]

FR!!

[@Gwen-wj4hu]

This is what I mean when I say I wanna join school choir

[@anniedownum451]

Right?!

[@kfclit1199]

I hear B♭1 at the end, that’s impressive! This is very beautful 💯‼️

[@edwardcervantes2383]

Hey dan. Been watching you're Videos . Keep it up !❤

[@littletoaster7306]

Time stamp?

[@littletoaster7306]

@@Noa-bt9hz thanks

[@Robin-ij6ks]

Maybe U have better headphones than me but I didn't hear the Bb1 and I really tried haha

[@victoriauche1316]

If Humans can sing this beautiful imagine how beautiful angels and the host of heaven would sing✨🥺

[@cadikenefick5418]

You’re so right. What hope we have in Christ!!

[@larissapinheiro6372]

🥺💓🥺💓

[@sniffles2530]

if only they existed lol

[@sneakyflea2344]

@@sniffles2530 It’s quite clear that you don’t believe in Jesus, but just if you wanted to, can you share why? Maybe we can have a talk, and once again only if you want to :)

[@sniffles2530]

@@sneakyflea2344 sure thing, i used to be a devout christian like my parents. i was going through a pretty terrible mental disorder, so i prayed. every day, for 3 weeks. and nothing happened. who the hell wants to be a slave to an arrogant creator who doesnt give a crap about when you're suffering?? i started researching afterwards and realized there is no rational way to explain a divine being, and everything in nature leans more towards science. so i gave up on god and i rely on science now.

[@allusernamesarealreadytaken_]

I bet this will receive millions of views few years from now

[@jacobkilgorw3138]

It infact did not

[@carolfox5712]

Absolutely beautiful! This is a very talented group of young people.

[@izzywarner3750]

Came here from HONY and commenting from Scotland. Absolutely beautiful.

[@talibourque3113]

You can tell that they’re angels just by their voices

[@xxaster_.was._herexx1257]

I used to be in choir, this literally gave me chills

[@elainab1982]

the fact that you guys will probably never be able to do this again because covid makes me so sad. you guys voices are BEAUTIFUL

[@sokritlun1624]

elaina b they will once everyone gets vaccinated or they can do it outside

[@elainab1982]

@@sokritlun1624 i hope so its just hard to imagine it since we have been separated for over a year

[@elainab1982]

@Alexis Hart lol thx me too 🤣🤣🤣

[@herbs4135]

Update: We're back now :)))

[@maroodamansarovar191]

Christian persecution in India is increasing. Churches are vandalised. Hindutva goons barges into church and sing Hindu bhajans there. Hindu leaders openly call for beheading of Christians. Now they have asked a Christian School to install a Hindu idol in their premises. Please pray for Indian christians.

[@Kai-yi9fz]

what makes a great choir is not only the sound, but the passion as well

[@notevenclose.]

Credits to their music teacher,I mean come on, this is too flawless to be free.

[@drakebad]

why this master piece not getting millions views 😡

[@Jnadki]

A truly fine rendition of an excellent a cappella arrangement. Impressive attack. This is just great.

[@katebellamy5987]

I'm part of a choir currently and I love singing Hallelujah with my choir, its such a nice song to sing

[@anitarai3712]

Beautiful..... My God continue to use these youths in the day used to come....🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@adynmoehring112]

i’ve never gotten so many chills

[@juliepatchouli3944]

Wow absolutely beautiful

[@iluvstitch3066]

Praise the Lord hallelujah!!!!

[@gladysdetlor6291]

Thank you for so much talent used to praise the Lord. I couldn’t sleep and I was praying 🙏 when I found you. God us with you ♥️ Gladys

[@squishy_penguin]

I was starting to get chills

[@anamariasalyer6236]

Yay go YPC I’m in it but I’m in the younger group

[@Caninedriver]

What a sound!!!! Magnificent....👍🏻

[@watermydriedupsoul]

Hallelujah indeed. My God this sounds otherworldly.

[@tamaranilsen5147]

I just ran onto this rehearsal. I have goosebumps!

[@notkeylin6995]

Til this day I still come back to this performance cause it really left an impression

[@YPCofNYC]

Thank you!

[@cyndid5727]

Just heard you all..God bless & thank you!

[@tungchi5345]

so beautiful

[@izarrak9942]

Voces angelicales, precioso aparte de que es mi canción preferida, cada vez que la escucho me toca el corazón y esta vez por partida doble, 1 por cantar a cápela, 2 por por esas voces tan grandiosas,. Gracias a todos de corazón.

[@jellyleijonan9731]

Hey this is so good 😢❤️, you all go america's got talent, you will win 🏆

[@stephenbatchelor6217]

Fantastic. Thanks for singing such a great song.

[@roymonk4427]

Wonderful harmony

[@andersonalexandre208]

Ouvindo em 2021 e dando glorias a Deus! ALELUIAS!

[@DracoSalieri]

Every time, and it's happened more than once, that someone tells me how great Pentatonix's version is I show them this. Don't get me wrong, Pentatonix is great but I have not yet failed to convince people that this sounds better. It just does! This version brings tears to my eyes...

[@JoaoPedro-oq6ih]

Que capela linda!!! Que Deus Abençoe a todos que ler este comentário!!!

[@joy941]

Gracias 🙏 Igualmente

[@goldem0_derp393]

God I got massive chills

[@MeltaiDeltai]

Absolutely fantastic version

[@cap607]

I don't know why, but this make feel that I was watching a GLEE performance A big hug from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@YPCofNYC]

Thanks so much!

[@jameswerner7955]

God bless you all. You're right. There is a God above watching you with joyful tears in His eyes.

[@billyprosenior]

AMEN!!!!!

[@ashishjose]

This is a vibe ✨✨💫💫

[@MAXIMUMTOLERANCE]

Goosebumps ❤️❤️

[@daposevvg]

Thanks Dr Cowan!

[@Amicmi66]

It makes me shiver, it's that good !!!😌

[@nikzieeight3345]

the drumming is amazing

[@nicoleridella5020]

This brought me to tears. So powerful. So beautiful.

[@sangeethweragoda]

When I hear this song I feel like I'm in the middle of this amazing people who singing this. It felt my heart with kind of feeling like I'm among you guys and singing with you all. It's a kind of never ending feeling. ❤️

[@chebellevelasco6529]

I just read about Francisco and the @Young People’s Chrous of NYC at HONY. I am filled with emotions while listening to this practice/performance. Very inspiring Conductor. And, yes, the singers are amazing! 💖

[@iacorph8781]

What a beautiful and diverse choir. Loving the performance

[@oveylia7408]

God bless you all! This is so beautiful!! May our Lord return soon to deliver us!!!

[@MaddyMusicOfficial]

I want this to be playing when I enter heaven 😩💓💗

[@pedroalissonyt219]

This is Just amazing Obs: I am Brazilian and i dont speak english very well 😔 I very love english 😁

[@moparluvrsgagarage2898]

Gorgeous voices LET's hear more

[@jennaroth-epstein4645]

I love this song so much and this version is just incredible! This song is on my KZbin playlist and I am so lucky to be able to here this beautiful music whenever I want

[@kmack128]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@bettyhammond6188]

The harmony is terrific

[@decimalauthor]

What a beautiful thing, brilliant 👏

[@jona9054]

WOW!!!! Absolut amazing, delicious. Tank you sooo much. Best version of this song I,ve heared.❤

[@vianney_fpv]

C’est trop beau 🤩 !

[@NatureForce37]

Hm. I don't hand out likes so freely on KZbin ... but THIS masterpiece DEFINITELY earned a like from me. Well done, lovelies! My goodness ...

[@davemathew5635]

This is beautiful!

[@jurassicpork8944]

This actually gave me goosebumps😍God bless you and Jesus loves you💕💕💕

[@alexconner3645]

They are really good. They should consider going on America’s Got talent. Awesome song

[@bellbon3410]

That was absolutely phonomenal I'm speechless😶

[@lcclark1307]

beautiful voices 💖from Colorado

[@terrietravis3203]

Beautiful and touching. Gave me goose bumps!

[@gisellecabrera4458]

That’s so beautiful

[@natalieherbert4592]

Wow!! I just came across you guys after seeing the HONY post. I'm so glad I did! I'm in Dubai btw. Amazing!

[@RealMrNails]

Oh such a great version! So powerful!

[@followyourdreamsstudios5113]

This made my eye fill with tears it’s sooooo beautiful

[@cjbalagbag3378]

This is so clean

[@moonlit7737]

One of the most amazing things about choir is you can get a group of people who can’t sing to save their life and a bomb choir director. And it would be one of the best things you’ve ever heard.

[@jerrysnyder5398]

Absolutely amazing job.

[@shanellevaleriewoods1537]

Always so proud of these young artists

[@MaryWaterOly]

I cried through the entire thing - so warm .

[@NatureForce37]

***** Their Version Of The Lyrics ***** I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do ya? Well, it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to the kitchen chair She broke your throne, and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well, maybe I've been here before I seen this room and I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well, maybe there's a God above, but all I've ever learned from love was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya And it's not a crime that you're hear (*here?*) at night It's not somebody who's seen the Light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

[@twoidiots1417]

this was incredible wow, so much talent in this room

[@user-jk4zk6eq2o]

Dude I got chills!!!!!

[@melissaelton1644]

I think this is a take on the Pentatonix arrangement of the song, and I am here for it!!

[@jenniferspencer5914]

This is so beautiful I cried ❤️

[@dwightkasanredjo1531]

Close your eyes and think about the person you love the most 🙂

[@Jeremazing13]

This is amazing. I get emotional whenever I hear this song. Beautiful

[@de_arXD]

honestly i'm crying rn, this is absolutely amazing

[@elkekirkpatrick6481]

Captivatingly beautiful, so inspiring, thank you!!!!!

[@MissMolly6201]

Just perfect!

[@madelinerivera171]

Great voices!!! This Young People Chorus of NYC and his Organization, can beautifully performance in the presence of God and Jesus. Thanks.

[@RodrigoSouza-qn7bc]

Beautiful all this voices singing together

[@snowflake21195]

This reminds me of my own choir days. Goosebumps all around. Keep it up!

[@iammansi101]

>>They all are extremely talented! This one of my favorite song i felt so good by listening to it❤😩💯

[@indigenousKEME]

this is giving me chills

[@qveenora3]

This so peaceful🥰🥺