Some Nights - Stellenbosch University Choir

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  • @judasiscariot5646
    @judasiscariot5646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5037

    Why is no one talking about the conductor. His energy is so contagious

    • @GiovanaSimmer
      @GiovanaSimmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      Well, he's the heart behind the choir... He sorta IS the choir.

    • @lilavangangen
      @lilavangangen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Agreed. Have worked with him personally - an absolute gem of a human being. Andre van der Merwe ☀️

    • @ajwestley2235
      @ajwestley2235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@GiovanaSimmer Nail on the head right there! We're so blessed to have him!

    • @monologtube
      @monologtube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Why don't you talk about it.

    • @soundbreakerharms3915
      @soundbreakerharms3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      hes really good and actually really funny in real life

  • @korbanpyke5996
    @korbanpyke5996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +657

    Props to the drummer holding back and perfectly placing every single hit with perfect volume

  • @ferrous719
    @ferrous719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6756

    I'm used to hearing this with an American accent. I didn't expect to hear such a strong accent from that large a choir, speaks a lot for their precision

    • @zookuki
      @zookuki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +315

      Well, it's just an accent as all singers in the choir are multilingual and entirely fluent in English. It's just South African English 😉

    • @lekoman
      @lekoman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +225

      “Some nights I cool it a drooaw!”

    • @piaresquare5424
      @piaresquare5424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      @@zookuki yes, he is complementing the unity and precision of the choir be pointing out that you can actually hear their accent

    • @lekoman
      @lekoman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@Vossie_Vorster Me too. :) It's a lovely accent.

    • @silversleeper1193
      @silversleeper1193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Some of it is also choir singing techniques. You round your vowels a lot more and change pronunciations just slightly compared to commercial singing.

  • @honchopelenio8182
    @honchopelenio8182 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    This isn't a performance, it's an experience.

  • @refilwem7442
    @refilwem7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3388

    I think Stellenbosch needs to start hosting concerts soon, it'd really be of great honor to watch the choir performing live on stage🥺🕯🕯🕯🕯

  • @figomazoje5855
    @figomazoje5855 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    The smile from the conductor the way he's flowing with the choir, he's lovable

    • @pricklypear7516
      @pricklypear7516 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The mischievous little smiles on the choir prior to beginning. Just adorable!

  • @wyntrefrostfoot2630
    @wyntrefrostfoot2630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3635

    Compliments to the sound engineer (and team if applicable). This came across beautifully like any professional recording. Great choir, great conductor, great choice of song, great recording tech.

    • @ChadAmI80
      @ChadAmI80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      My thoughts exactly!!! The production crew should be congratulated.

    • @99Barnyard
      @99Barnyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I have ran sound (non-professionally) for 20 years and to get that was no simple feat. props to them

    • @PaarthGuptaYT
      @PaarthGuptaYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed!

    • @ОксанаПолищук-к4ы
      @ОксанаПолищук-к4ы 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It impressed me greatly thanks a. Lot.

    • @TheAnimystro
      @TheAnimystro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lol I was going to compliment the opposite - that strong compression on the whole mix combined with the over-powering bass drum meant that the choir was pumping in and out constantly, very distracting!

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +675

    This choir is one of the best in the world. All these smiling young faces, shining and full of hope, black, white, blonde, dark, men, women singing with one voice in harmony. Wearing necklaces that speak of unity in plurality. The fact that you could bring down the walls of Apartheid, exist peacefully, and produce joyous songs, brings tears to me every time. I love you guys! What a great world this would be if everyone followed this example, sang together and smiled. You are beautiful, every one of you. Your conductor and musical director and orchestra musicians are fine people. The songs are excellent and so well executed. Live forever, choir of Stellenbosch! You are magnificent. Thank you for being the light in darkness. Greetings from California! ❣❣❣

    • @ilovemysweeties
      @ilovemysweeties ปีที่แล้ว

      R u on drugs

    • @roblucci2366
      @roblucci2366 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Soweto Gospel choir is the best choir in the world

    • @mbhekitembe2179
      @mbhekitembe2179 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@roblucci2366 That's debatable, both choirs are excellent each in their own uniquely different ways.

    • @lisaduffy8224
      @lisaduffy8224 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      aye you had to be American, your brought race into it, your all obsessed with race

    • @kendrickpreston456
      @kendrickpreston456 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you know what they all identify as I don’t think it’s right to assume their gender and race!!! Please be inclusive❤

  • @mtham4171
    @mtham4171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2827

    These guys are marvelous.
    Am just wondering what the song "Sound of Silence" will be like with them

    • @bonganiarthur8008
      @bonganiarthur8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I hope they do it😭😭

    • @amberskies1227
      @amberskies1227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      YES that would be so good

    • @kaylynn4750
      @kaylynn4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I bet it’d be pretty quiet.
      Jk it’d be good 😊

    • @williamthomas8459
      @williamthomas8459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The Disturbed version would be amazing!

    • @JohnyComeLately
      @JohnyComeLately 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaylynn4750 🤣😂

  • @thytess
    @thytess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +932

    Usually you do not hear the male voices in a mixed choir. But was really impressed by this choir. It is well balanced between male and female voices, and they fit together. Good work!

  • @HofTheStage
    @HofTheStage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2666

    This is FIRE! Perfect! Well done!

  • @Pr.DanielRios1844
    @Pr.DanielRios1844 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm from Brazil and I love to listen this choir. You are amazing.

  • @darkerSolstice
    @darkerSolstice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1232

    When this song first came out, the original, I was serving in the American military. It became a bit of a personal anthem when I was in. This version adds some joy, some triumph to it that I could have used back then. Thank you all.

    • @nandidamor2649
      @nandidamor2649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Good thing you are still here to listen to this version. Welldone.

    • @LSF7
      @LSF7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree

    • @maddalenaferrarini4257
      @maddalenaferrarini4257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      American military? Wooow
      And how it went?

    • @PuffleFuzz
      @PuffleFuzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Funny enough, the music video is set in the civil war. I haven't seen the video in forever but I still remember it

    • @trenae77
      @trenae77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nandidamor2649 Best response to the statement ever!

  • @user-xy4ff5yp7b
    @user-xy4ff5yp7b ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I love the subtle South African accent which comes through. Incredibly unique and special rendition of this song!

  • @jaynova1776
    @jaynova1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +974

    I was not expecting that. At the first note my jaw dropped. What these guys (especially the conductor) did was absolutely amazing. The average person has no idea how hard it is to get a large group to sound so great, and acapella on top of that. Such precision. All the singers are fantastic, but without the drive and determination of the conductor all that talent would go to waste. What an accomplishment!

    • @yslantthai
      @yslantthai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is not acapella

    • @jaynova1776
      @jaynova1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@yslantthai I'm guessing you don't know what acapella means.

    • @yslantthai
      @yslantthai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jaynova1776 they had a drum…

    • @jaynova1776
      @jaynova1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yslantthai lol

    • @avipatel4184
      @avipatel4184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jaynova1776 bro it was not acapella

  • @PCcardboard1354
    @PCcardboard1354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    The hand coordination when clapping is just purely awesome.

  • @TheAnswerIs42Marvin
    @TheAnswerIs42Marvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1058

    I wonder what animals would think if they heard a large choir of synchronized humans. Everyone’s voices twining together in harmony, the pure strength of it rumbling in your chest. Would they think they heard something unnatural? Eerie? Beautiful? Angelic even? Would they be hypnotized? Would they be scared? I’ve seen videos of animals listening to instruments. I wonder…

    • @rainalystre1877
      @rainalystre1877 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Curious if it’s like how us humans feel about wolves howling

    • @ashleysii2564
      @ashleysii2564 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Hmmm now u got me wondering....i wonder if they would stand listen like how cows do. U know that video of the guy play the Harp and the cows all come and start just stand and listen

    • @studmcmuffin8844
      @studmcmuffin8844 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      #deep

    • @admiral_807
      @admiral_807 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I really like that idea. But I guess some of the animals will respond like some of the humans....
      Some will be absolutely electrified by such incredible sounds and some thinks there are better ones..🤷😟

    • @keisi1574
      @keisi1574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ashleysii2564 It all makes me think of The Jungle by ELO.

  • @Darian.C
    @Darian.C 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    As a South African! 🇿🇦 Hearing this piece, sang with the voices of the beautiful South African people, echoing through the local streets of Mzansi that night … Goosebumps, Always.
    .
    Okay Stellies … we see you ❤

  • @sabakes
    @sabakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +989

    They sing with such precision. They are the Mercedes Benz of choirs 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

    • @divinepurity3913
      @divinepurity3913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ,😂😂😂Eeeeeish 🔥🔥try next time in a Porsche

    • @JPurvis10
      @JPurvis10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@divinepurity3913 they are amazing but I’ll give the title to West Minster Chorus th-cam.com/video/hkK8IOEhI6o/w-d-xo.html

    • @pechaa
      @pechaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. I was surprised by how clear the lyrics came through, even with so many people. So well done!

    • @roypratt420
      @roypratt420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@divinepurity3913 I dunno.. working at a used car dealer we send more Porsche's off for repair haha

    • @divinepurity3913
      @divinepurity3913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roypratt420 😂😂😂😂really now

  • @emeldaita3231
    @emeldaita3231 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This song is so nostalgic, I and my siblings used to sing it all the time 🖤 and I've only known one other person who knows the song. I am sharing this with him.
    Thank you Stellenbosch University Choir 🖤🌷

  • @willemswartz2127
    @willemswartz2127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    Was an awesome experience singing in this choir! So lucky and blessed to have been able to take part! Will miss all of you!
    Truly the best choir Ever! Love you USK

    • @Ally_jams
      @Ally_jams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @willem swartz you were part of the percussion team....right??

    • @willemswartz2127
      @willemswartz2127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Ally_jams yes, I was!

    • @EpicMinerNK
      @EpicMinerNK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of my favorites at the moment, good job to you and everyone in the choir

    • @exquisite.42
      @exquisite.42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of you were amazing!!! Best of luck to you!!

    • @MT-kc6rq
      @MT-kc6rq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any relation to Devonecia?

  • @andykabira2611
    @andykabira2611 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    You don't know how us Kenyans admire y'all S.African, Just Wow, 🇰🇪

    • @Craigdaspike
      @Craigdaspike 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @Muna_413
      @Muna_413 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought they're European or American.

    • @pred7949
      @pred7949 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤🇰🇪🇿🇦❤

  • @jaredwoerner3391
    @jaredwoerner3391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    no clue how I got here but this is a banger

  • @Kopernicus67
    @Kopernicus67 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    A wonderful moment of beauty and order in a chaotic and unsure world. Thanks!

  • @sphelelengema1980
    @sphelelengema1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    Easily the best Choir in SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @mirage8981
      @mirage8981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Easily the best in the world 😀

    • @morairskosana
      @morairskosana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dawg😫😭😭😭🎯

    • @sphelelengema1980
      @sphelelengema1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@morairskosana 🔥I’ve listened over and over

    • @jcarlosfig
      @jcarlosfig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Easily the best choir in the world. Opinion of a portuguese fan

    • @dkkim1130
      @dkkim1130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      THE WORLD!

  • @p_chrch8749
    @p_chrch8749 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    2:20 drummer guy barely holding back his tears... this interpretation is just amazing!

  • @hannelielohann5111
    @hannelielohann5111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    As a former chorister, I understand on a visceral level how technically difficult this must have been. Still pulled off with aplomb! Very well done!

    • @vuyanidlamini5053
      @vuyanidlamini5053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true this so complicating to come with such a cream,,it really straining yooooooò

    • @blessing291
      @blessing291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yohhh sooo truuu, i was a former chorister too 😩 misssing these memories and vibes

  • @chibiktsn3
    @chibiktsn3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This feels like greeting an old friend who has changed a good deal, yet when you get to talking, it's like the years since you last spoke have been minutes. ❤

  • @rosegreensummer
    @rosegreensummer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    I've sung in some choirs, but the finish, precision, balance, accuracy (eg timing), detail - incredible. Ok, back then we didn't have microphones, just echoey church halls (UK - outside = rain), and we were kids. But seriously amazing, addictive. I normally hate 'classic' versions of pop songs, which is what i think this was originally, but i love, will keep & share this

    • @Alan-hi9np
      @Alan-hi9np 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You don't need microphones in churches. Those echoey church halls are usually the best place to sing because of the accoustics

    • @AmyAndThePup
      @AmyAndThePup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah... I'm really picky about choirs singing pop songs, but this blew me away. Amazingly well done. i miss my high school choir now.

  • @Emymagdalena
    @Emymagdalena 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I liked how they mimicked the original singer’s vocal cadence via different ranges chiming in at different times

  • @janschmidt-training6522
    @janschmidt-training6522 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This song. This choir. This atmosphere. - This is the reason why I want to visit South Africa somewhen. And of course: Stellenbosch. Thank you so much! It's magic.

  • @kyomi7879
    @kyomi7879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    the sensory heaven this song and this performance brings me is exquisite

  • @dheyes803
    @dheyes803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    A university choir with so much talent brings me to this. Members are constantly graduating every year and going forth with their futures, yet their voices continue to be one voice. Such understated talent was a joy for me to find. Having been a member of 4 separate choirs, none can compare to you.

    • @kwakupoku3719
      @kwakupoku3719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And surprising is that majority of them aren't music majors. They come from all disciplines.

  • @cloudgames2284
    @cloudgames2284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Can we just talk about how they ALL nailed the runs EXACTLY- like I didn't hear one run that wasn't exactly like the original song

    • @Vanna8484
      @Vanna8484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I disagree. They did extremely well, and I certainly could do no better. But I think the runs, especially around the 3:05 mark, sounded jumbled and took away from the otherwise flawless precision of the vocals.

    • @sandwhich8253
      @sandwhich8253 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Vanna8484 i think they were mimicking the ironic autotune in that part of the song were they not?

    • @skidipap8750
      @skidipap8750 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandwhich8253 jupp, i also think so

  • @Raaaahhhhbbbie
    @Raaaahhhhbbbie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    In the brief silence before the percussion I thought “how are they gonna do the drums?” And MY GOD THE SYNCRONISED CLAPPING 👏🏼 !!!

    • @cosmicvagrant3980
      @cosmicvagrant3980 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I sold my soul for this...

  • @ludovickwagala6210
    @ludovickwagala6210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is so beautiful. God, where has it been all my life. I love it❤

  • @awoyemiabisola6094
    @awoyemiabisola6094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much love from Nigeria ♥️

  • @elliottduffey4240
    @elliottduffey4240 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of the best choirs in the world. As a choral singer myself, I can say from experience that the level of collective skill that it takes to create music this beautiful is something that, unfortunately, I'm not sure a non-experienced listen could fathom, but just know, the skill is legendary.

  • @divinepurity3913
    @divinepurity3913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Stellenbosch here I come 🇿🇦🇰🇪.The most disciplined and Divine choir I know 💯💯💯🔥.I can't wait 💋

  • @invaderstim8804
    @invaderstim8804 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love how in sync everyone was. The parts where everyone claps absolutely floored me

  • @maemars9026
    @maemars9026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    When they started clapping it blew my mind! You guys sound AMAZING!

  • @jackclark1994
    @jackclark1994 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    i think this is the best version I've ever heard of this. IMO this is one of those songs MADE for a choir group.

  • @DinoboySeth
    @DinoboySeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I can only imagine what this sounded in person. It’s so good!

  • @nataliescordilis1349
    @nataliescordilis1349 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is incredible. The conductor is wonderful to watch.

  • @ripfumeloloyrahmikhari1844
    @ripfumeloloyrahmikhari1844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    My favorite choir singing one of my favorite childhood songs.
    This is so beautiful 😁😁😢 day made

  • @sparkiano
    @sparkiano 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The clarity of the diction is amazing, and the precision it adds to the rhythm is just so energizing.

  • @robertcloete189
    @robertcloete189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Absolutely awesome.
    Really talented choir.
    Proudly South African

  • @JohnKalb-d7k
    @JohnKalb-d7k 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Makes me totally speechless, such a beautifully singing choir!

  • @reaprendiendosiempre
    @reaprendiendosiempre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you all for the Beauty Another "piece" of it. Love from Uruguay

  • @RetroXRicardo
    @RetroXRicardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    As a choir person myself, this makes me miss my choir and attending choir. Such beautiful harmonies and even melodies in their respective parts. I felt so happy to hear the voices together. Brought a sense of joy and motivation. Thank you for this wonderful video! 🌟🌟🌟

  • @helennamupala6636
    @helennamupala6636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This choir is so talented..goosebumps all over..love from Namibia

  • @TheHolyOne9511
    @TheHolyOne9511 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    An impeccable performance for generations to come! 🙏

  • @rachelh911
    @rachelh911 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The conductor is pure 🔆

  • @al-lamty
    @al-lamty 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bumping into my favorite song sung like this has never been this rewarding.

  • @_rogue_
    @_rogue_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    heute mal auf deutsch
    ihr seit einer der Welt besten Chöre
    danke für alle die tollen Songs
    in schweren Zeiten wie Corona immer wieder beruhigend und wunderschön
    danke danke danke ❣🥰🌻
    auch danke an einer der besten Dirigenten ❣❣

  • @garrettdodson6110
    @garrettdodson6110 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God it’s like listening to Nate ruess like a hundred times bigger. He should see this performance!!!

  • @nosiphohantana6471
    @nosiphohantana6471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's the conductor for me love him

  • @incalescent9378
    @incalescent9378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Stunning, and the visual aspect of the clapping blew me away.

  • @janrudolph9106
    @janrudolph9106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is easily one of the best choirs - if not the best choir - I have heard and I would love to see them live one day. Stay strong, stay safe and thank you!

  • @wassilafritschy2793
    @wassilafritschy2793 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️ bravo à tous ces gens parfait pas décalage et tous dans le tempo magnifique cette chanson

  • @solarnaut
    @solarnaut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    [Chorus]
    Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luckSome nights, I call it a draw
    Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castleSome nights, I wish they'd just fall off
    But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
    Oh, Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
    (Oh-ooh-woah) What do I stand for?
    (Oh-ooh-woah) What do I stand for?
    Most nights, I don't know anymore
    [Refrain]
    Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-ohOh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh
    Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh
    Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh
    [Verse 1]
    This is it, boys, this is war
    (Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh)
    What are we waiting for?
    (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh)
    Why don't we break the rules already?
    I was never one to believe the hype(Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh)Save that for the black and white
    (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh)
    Try twice as hard, and I'm half as liked
    But here they come again to jack my style
    [Bridge]
    And that's alright (That's alright)I found a martyr in my bed tonight
    She stops my bones from wonderingJust who I, who, I, who I amOh, who am I? Mmm, mmm
    [Chorus]
    Well, some nights, I wish that this all would end'Cause I could use some friends for a change
    And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again
    Some nights, I always win (I always win)
    But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
    Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
    (Oh-ooh-woah-oh) What do I stand for?
    (Oh-ooh-woah-oh) What do I stand for?
    Most nights, I don't know
    [Bridge]
    (Oh, come on) So this is it?I sold my soul for this?
    Washed my hands of that for this?
    I miss my mom and dad for this?
    (Oh, come on) No, when I see stars, when I s-When I see stars, that's all they are
    When I hear songs, they sound like a swanSo come on, oh, come on, oh, come onOh, come on
    [Verse 2]
    Well, that is it, guys, that is all
    (Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh)
    Five minutes in, and I'm bored again
    (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh)
    Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
    This one is not for the folks at home(Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh)Sorry to leave, Mom, I had to go
    (Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh)
    Who the fuck wants to die alone
    All dried up in the desert sun?
    [Bridge]
    My heart is breaking for my sisterAnd the con that she called "love"And then I look into my nephew's eyesMan, you wouldn't believeThe most amazing thingsThat can come fromSome terrible nights
    [Refrain]
    Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh
    Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh
    Oh-woah, oh-ooh-woah-oh
    Oh-ooh-woah-oh, oh-oh
    [Outro]
    The other night, you wouldn't believeThe dream I just had about you and meI'd called you up, but we both agreedIt's for the best you didn't listenIt's for the best we get our distance, oh
    For the best, you didn't listen
    It's for the best we get our distance, oh

    • @colinfreyvogel3014
      @colinfreyvogel3014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not quite, for some reason they changed “oh lord I’m still not sure” to “Oh I am still not sure”

    • @solarnaut
      @solarnaut 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colinfreyvogel3014 thanks, interesting ! I'm supposing you're saying the choir changed the lyrics from the original by dropping the lord ? I can get down with that. B-)

  • @stephenloudon5833
    @stephenloudon5833 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This choir is awesome....the conductor as well....brilliant performance....keeping their University's name high...love from a Capetonian.

  • @sheraxox
    @sheraxox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I could listen to you all, all day. That was excellent.

  • @JO-kp6lk
    @JO-kp6lk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That was beautifully performed.
    A joy to hear.

  • @andrewandsharmilawijesuriy7114
    @andrewandsharmilawijesuriy7114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    AMAZING!! In awe of the fact that with a group of young university students who are constantly moving on and out, they are still able to achieve this level of harmony and beautiful blending😍

  • @TrulyMe52
    @TrulyMe52 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Speechless, in awe, astounded, and amazed. I love it!!!!! To be in a big choir like that is my dream! This choir is so talented, and their dynamics sound amazing.👏 ❤

  • @webstermorrison5235
    @webstermorrison5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This Nostalgia!!!!! Unmatched...

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Out-Standing!
    .
    I participated in choirs for a half-century.
    Hats off to the director.

  • @amanda_16
    @amanda_16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    André loves what he does no doubt 💯

  • @michaelbarlow3544
    @michaelbarlow3544 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing. Goosebumps in all the best ways.

  • @marty2476
    @marty2476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG!! This is choir from heaven sent down to earth to give us a taste of what it's like up there!!!

  • @warrenwinterson6776
    @warrenwinterson6776 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love this, TY, brought a tear to my eye and brought joy to my heart

  • @AtMillaz
    @AtMillaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The amount of chills I got from this, wow.. just, wow!

  • @amingaedwin55
    @amingaedwin55 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of my favorites.... great harmonies here

  • @jon-hanscoetzer5436
    @jon-hanscoetzer5436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ah!! The magic of the human voice and amazing talents of the members of the Stellenbosch Uni. Choir - from conductor to students! A BIG thank you!

  • @cpat7065
    @cpat7065 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sad that I just barely discovered this song yesterday. It has phenomenal. I have listened to it many times today. Bravo!!

  • @onekidlet
    @onekidlet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This choir is in my Top Five Worldwide! Just amazingly wonderful! LOVE them!

  • @elenavazquez6574
    @elenavazquez6574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You can tell that this choir has been carefully and intentionally directed to fit the vision of the director, and that this has been practiced often. This is very well done and the choir sounds great together.

  • @TheStormyDebris
    @TheStormyDebris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If there was ever a song I want a choir to do, this was it!!!!!!!! I'm so envious, I want this version of this song to be played when I'm celebrated at pearly gates of Heaven!! Just the epitome of sublime!!!! So So So good!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!

  • @gavinoruggiu
    @gavinoruggiu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some nights ... wonderful things can happen, like a polyphonic choir giving a wonderful performance! ❤❤❤👏👏👏

  • @janetn71
    @janetn71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of my fav songs sang by one of my fav choir! Lovely voices and coordination right there. 🇰🇪

  • @Kindlelover88
    @Kindlelover88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Much love from California.

  • @dsremingto
    @dsremingto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Amazing sound! Don't know how much they can be taught "look happy" but one way or another they sure pulled off joyful spirits!

  • @andrewbrandenburg3842
    @andrewbrandenburg3842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the joy that singing and music brings! Their faces were refreshing!

  • @regismoret2337
    @regismoret2337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Merci beaucoup pour ce beau moment de bonheur ! Félicitations à vous tous !

  • @Ebah28
    @Ebah28 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is absolutely gorgeous. ❤goosebumps❤those sopranos... omg ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Bilbeto
    @Bilbeto ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just love how every member of this choir looks like they're having the time of their lives.

  • @rabbialan
    @rabbialan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This amazing choir is as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. Beautiful music, and beautiful, expressive faces to match!

  • @nledimo
    @nledimo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Melodic, mesmerising, soul-soothing, a bonafide and an absolute spirit lifter.
    May God bless Andre van der Merwe and the beautiful voices of the students of Stellenbosch University .

  • @kpodoezekiel108
    @kpodoezekiel108 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Na because of this wey I get goosebumps, all over, all over.

  • @corryhassan2667
    @corryhassan2667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish I was a member of this team
    So thrilling. I've watched this video a thousand times

  • @sixtorivera978
    @sixtorivera978 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome !

  • @arnoldtuei6063
    @arnoldtuei6063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such an awesome choir singing one of my best childhood songs..

  • @Timothymukansi
    @Timothymukansi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Andre Van Der Merwe deserves a Nobel Prize in Music for what he's done to this choir

  • @graciouschisimdiebizie6743
    @graciouschisimdiebizie6743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys are so amazing the conductor you're so good keep it up I wish to be among you guys,I love you all

  • @Theworldofkittys
    @Theworldofkittys หลายเดือนก่อน

    The director brings a huge amount of a unique experience that you don’t see much ever in any live setting and the intensity of the voices here is ADDICTIVE

  • @celiweshandu4975
    @celiweshandu4975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is definitely true talent this is the best choir in South Africa 🇿🇦🙌👏❤👌😍

    • @Elmadutoit
      @Elmadutoit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the WORLD!

  • @AnthonyAffrim
    @AnthonyAffrim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Just wow.
    Indeed there is beauty and harmony in togetherness ❤

  • @volkhardlorenz6901
    @volkhardlorenz6901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    another perfect demonstration of my number 1 favorite.
    All the best at the World Choir Games.

  • @errisgloshfan
    @errisgloshfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The man sitting on the wooden box who’s providing perfect percussion accompaniment is amazing in the ease with which he delivers perfect timing. He adds to this perfect performance. Wonderful stuff. As the Yank might say, Go Stellenbosch.