Good question! We use mics for all songs exept for this one. I want the sound to stand more naked in the room to make the audience listen even more to the lyrics. We often forget to listen to the words. Best, Jens
Wow, just stunning harmonies, beautiful and clear. Brought tears to my eyes. I love the Coldplay version, but this slowed down was so sweet and gorgeous.
Exquisite harmonies, gorgeous sound, beautifully articulated, heart-wrenching dynamics.... this is an example of the magic of music.... how it reaches into the soul. Hello - to those who understand. :)
Me and my friends from the Namibian Southern Youth choir based in Keetmanshoop, Namibia and our lovely conductor Mr. Salomon Kinda really love the song and its version. Greatly done. Mwhah!!! Mercy Zaahl
I've been at some concerts of different choirs...they were nice... ..but when I listened to it...it gives me gooseflesh... I think this interpretation is idyllic...wonderful....something like sounds and emotions...
used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning, I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing Now the old king is dead! Long live the king! One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain Once you go there was never, never a honest word And that was when I ruled the world It was a wicked and wild wind Blew down the doors to let me in Shattered windows and the sound of drums People couldn't believe what I'd become Revolutionaries wait For my head on a silver plate Just a puppet on a lonely string Oh, who would ever want to be king? I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Calvary choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Calvary choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world
Very few songs/ vocals bring me such happiness that I begin to cry uncontrollably, due to the sheer brilliance. This is one of those rare moments, that gives me hope for humanity yet. Thank you.
This takes a lovely song into a differend dimension and opens it up in a lovely way, almost like a church hymn and great harmonies in the passing chords. Thanks, It's very special! Peter in Buenos Aires
After spending an hour listening to ALL the other choir versions... I found the best. This is outstanding, in a single word... 'sublime' Angels in heaven could only match this...
This arrangement is wonderful. It's unique enough to be memorable, while at the same time keeping the soul of the original. You really did the music a service, making this. Keep up the good work, Jens. Brava!
Great job! Fantastic control of those dynamics and incredible harmonies. There's so much soul in it! It sounds very great even on good systems. I can hear the voices spread out in a line almost like how they are standing. When you guys sing louder it can knock you off your chair! Thanks for that and props to your recording engineer.
I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing "Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!" One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a
really beautiful! an arrangement incredibly well done! Wonderful! could I get those scores for my choir singing in Brazil? we'd love to! Bravi a tutti!
Very nice and charming. Now I start looking deeper in the song. When they said "Who would ever wanna be king?" I want to cry. This is the real message of the song and they managed to give it successfully to everyone. But I believe it was a bit confusing in the solo after the second refrain. Anyway, congratulations to everyone.
Absolutely beautiful! We've ordered 40 copies of the sheet music and they've arrived yesterday. Can't wait starting to rehearse this wonderful arrangement with our choir ... Thank you! :-)
Extremely, nearly painfully beautiful arrangement and performance.
There is no other musical instrument as exquisite as the human voice.
It's breathtaking, such divine voices. What a interpretation. Fantastic
Good question! We use mics for all songs exept for this one. I want the sound to stand more naked in the room to make the audience listen even more to the lyrics. We often forget to listen to the words. Best, Jens
Everyone complaining that it’s too slow when that’s what makes it angelic. A melancholic rendition for a melancholic song.
Wow, just stunning harmonies, beautiful and clear. Brought tears to my eyes. I love the Coldplay version, but this slowed down was so sweet and gorgeous.
Leaves me speechless every time. The "ooh" part gives me goosebumps, and it really adds some more emotion to this arrangement; love it!
OMG I'm crying right now
Same!!! That was so beautiful!!!
+Art Roj-Ter ok.
Chills all over
It's so painfully beautiful. I can feel my heart aching!
Where are you talking about, crying???? Tf
Exquisite harmonies, gorgeous sound, beautifully articulated, heart-wrenching dynamics.... this is an example of the magic of music.... how it reaches into the soul.
Hello - to those who understand. :)
Amen to that - without music like this, this world would have no soul.**
That clash of chords at 3:40 omg I love this
Breathtaking. It caught me the first time I heard it too.
7 😱😱
You mean 4:05 and onwards right ❤😊
Me and my friends from the Namibian Southern Youth choir based in Keetmanshoop, Namibia and our lovely conductor Mr. Salomon Kinda really love the song and its version. Greatly done. Mwhah!!! Mercy Zaahl
Hammer geil. und die Geschwindigkeit ist mal was neues gefällt mir super, auch wenns 8 Jahre später erst auffällt :)
How beautiful !
I've been at some concerts of different choirs...they were nice...
..but when I listened to it...it gives me gooseflesh...
I think this interpretation is idyllic...wonderful....something like sounds and emotions...
This is by far the best performance ever, this is the only song that has ever made me cry a bit by it's beauty.
used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never, never a honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
It was a wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh, who would ever want to be king?
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
I can’t sing for sh*t
Fantastic. I can't stop watching it! Awesome!
what a divine line of singers , such utter joy ,i wish my twin sister and i were harmonising with them x
At first I was like tf then it kept getting better
really? it only sounds like a two part soprano with alto. not a terribly interesting arrangement, either.
antediluvian the simplicity doesn't define its beauty.
We're currently learning to sing this arrangement and it's in 8 parts, 2 each SATB
@@사라미-o2h that's mostly a product of the recording not being exactly professional quality, as well as a very powerful and large soprano section.
...when? I got to the end and it was better once I clicked on the next video.
Feels like im in heaven
Very few songs/ vocals bring me such happiness that I begin to cry uncontrollably, due to the sheer brilliance. This is one of those rare moments, that gives me hope for humanity yet. Thank you.
this is just beautiful
I'm guilty of crying as I watch... Beautiful
I'm in tears.
So beautiful and I recognize the conductor who is amazing but cant remember where Ive seen him. Outstanding!!
We are practicing this vocal song with our class at school. It's very beautiful when you here this acapella!
I got goosebumps through the whole thing. Absolutely pitch perfect.
Beautiful! Thank you!
This takes a lovely song into a differend dimension and opens it up in a lovely way, almost like a church hymn and great harmonies in the passing chords. Thanks, It's very special!
Peter in Buenos Aires
Shivers down my spine, and I cried a little. Great sound!
I have sing this version in my choir, a very strong feeling, if you stand between the singers and sing this song...
my god this is so beautiful i don’t even have words
Legendary by now. It's a landmark in modern pop acappella choir music!
First time heard (of) them yesterday at the choir festival in Dortmund / Germany. What can I say? I´m hooked...
What angelic voices, perfectly pitched!
After spending an hour listening to ALL the other choir versions... I found the best.
This is outstanding, in a single word... 'sublime'
Angels in heaven could only match this...
the best one! how beautiful the voice can human have!
This arrangement is wonderful. It's unique enough to be memorable, while at the same time keeping the soul of the original. You really did the music a service, making this. Keep up the good work, Jens.
Brava!
so beautiful
this is so fucking beatiful, could listen to it all day. I fucking love choirs, especially this one
Whether or not that guy is blind, I bet he can sing bloody well. I love it!
Amazing arrangement and very emotional presentation. Excellent.
Great job! Fantastic control of those dynamics and incredible harmonies. There's so much soul in it! It sounds very great even on good systems. I can hear the voices spread out in a line almost like how they are standing. When you guys sing louder it can knock you off your chair! Thanks for that and props to your recording engineer.
I got chills when watching this, great job! I wish I were a part of an a capella group :)
join one! there are loads everywhere. it's great fun.
I'm trying to talk to my music teacher at school and possibly start one for the school :)
MorriganAtWar how’d it go?
1,5 speed = perfect
+HunamiroPlayer 0.25 Is the best.
+HunamiroPlayer indeed !
how can i do it on the tablet ?
+HunamiroPlayer no, slower is better, more feeling!!
+HunamiroPlayer Agreed
An excellent performance of a splendid arrangement. Congratulations.
Extraordinaire. La chanson est fantastique et l´interprétation exceptionnelle.
Gorgeous
OMG, Magnifique interprétation; Bravo bravo bravo
simply amazing ... great techniques
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a
just a simply stunning sublime performance
I love this performance :)
really beautiful!
an arrangement incredibly well done! Wonderful!
could I get those scores for my choir singing in Brazil?
we'd love to!
Bravi a tutti!
Thank you for this fantastic, authentic piece of art! simply beautiful
This is the most beautiful arrangement I have ever heard! You guys are fantastic.
Beautiful arrangement of this song.
the shivers we feel are the heart and soul the performs put in the music touching our heart and soul
Emociona! gran interpretación de un tema inmejorable!
incredible ... both the arrangement and the performance
Ooooh My I love the arrangement, the harmonies!!!
Thanks for this awesome arrangement and performance. I am having a lovely rehearsal preparation with the original as playback :-)
Wow ! Pow! Excellent !! a super version indeed ! Thanks !
Makes me cry. Pure talent. Congrats. It's so beautifull!!♥♥♥
Just fantastic....again I am here and baffled as always. Thank you so much for your incredible work and please continue.
WOW!! They are great!!!
Absolutely wonderful!!!
Outstanding! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
absolutely beautiful
Always astonishing, every time I watch, listen to, and sing...
Simply beautiful
Brilliant! harmonies are perfect!
Very nice composition adn performance! my grats!
Don't ask me how I got here
Omg wait this it's flippin beautiful
STUNNED, STUNNING, JUST PERFECT
Wow, simply beautiful. Thank you......
Beautiful
This is amazing, one day I hope to be in a choir like this. My mind went blank then I got chills beautiful job ^-^
So Amazing!! It is my fave rendition !!!!!! Thank you so much!!
Incredible... Had a chance to enjoy a live performance on the "Blue Skies in November" concert in Berlin, 2009.
Wow.
Very nice and charming. Now I start looking deeper in the song. When they said "Who would ever wanna be king?" I want to cry. This is the real message of the song and they managed to give it successfully to everyone. But I believe it was a bit confusing in the solo after the second refrain. Anyway, congratulations to everyone.
Agree with you evan! This was just too beautiful... Gave me goosebumps!!!! Good work guys.. God bless you all!
It gives me the creeps. Wonderful. Amazing.
Choir goals :)
i listen to this whenever I can't sleep
made me cry. fantastic.
I'm crying. Wow. Gorgeous.
Bravo. Very well done.
I Love Coldplay. Forever. Thank you for this! Simply magical
Congratulations guys!!!
waoo k belleza me pone la piel de gallina
Tous beaux,tous merveilleux ! L'unité, ça donne des belles choses, non ?
Absolutely beautiful!
We've ordered 40 copies of the sheet music and they've arrived yesterday.
Can't wait starting to rehearse this wonderful arrangement with our choir ...
Thank you! :-)
You're so lucky - good wishes for your performance. Looks like there's a lot of hard work ahead for you and your choir. Good luck!
Oops! 9 years ago - hope it went well😊
Thanks for the GOOSEBUMPS!!!
Wow, amazing
Wow...Genuine shivers! Amazing.
This is amazing. I play trumpet and I never thought a choir could sound like this. Thanks for uploading. (:
Perfect. . So beautiful.. ♡
such INCREDIBLE VOICES...
Qué bonito.... ❤ From SPAIN 🇪🇸
This is probably the most beautiful thing i have ever heard.