Happy 15th channel anniversary! I recently rediscovered your channel and was pleasantly surprised to see that you're still going strong. What amazing endurance! I watched your videos a lot as a teen and this video is, I think, the last I saw before I stopped. All the best to you and may you have fun making videos for many years more!
I used this song as an inspiration when I was struggling to escape an emotionally abusive relationship. The Beatles were true Bards! I miss George and John.
Oh my God this version is one of the few worth acknowledgement. It sent shivers down my spine. It does the original justice. All the voices are perfect together because there are three different ranges that merge together oh so well. Edit: five years later, still think so
I hope you enjoy this video & my other releases. :) If you feel like tipping the artist & helping me cover some of my production costs for upcoming projects, you can do it here: patreon.com/trudbol You can pledge whatever you want, as little as $1. It's a great way to help me make all this free music sustainable on the long run. Thanks so much!
***** Julien, I direct a Barbershop chorus in Teaneck, NJ and have been trying to connect with you for a long time. We will be purchasing some learning tracks and want to speak with you regarding the production of some other songs we wish to learn. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Lou Ponte - louieponte@gmail.com
I remember listening to this song (from this video) when I was really young, just rediscovered it again yesterday and I remembered hanging out with my older cousin and his friend in their neighborhood, just making memories and having fun. The nostalgia I felt was immense. This video will always be with me.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Regarding the audio / video difference at 0:30, it's simple: we're lip singing. It wouldn't be technically possible to pull off such a video without earphones. :) At 0:49 (it's me singing), and there's no doubling of the track. I have a little bit of classical training, so perhaps you feel the tone is too deep? And yes, there's reverb on each of the tracks, this one included. I hope you bear in mind we're all amateurs doing this over the Internet. ;)
Thanks. :) No, this isn't our arrangement, it's by the King Singers. It's all in the video description. I however sell audio learning tracks (= the breakdown of the harmony into separate MP3 files + various helpful mixes that make certain parts stand out in the mix). My email is in the video description if you'd like to place an order.
Mon père est italien, ma mère viens des philippines et nous vivons en France depuis plus de 15 ans désormais, cette collaboration ma fait frissoner, un grand merci a vous et surtout a toi Julien pour ces instants de bonheur.
I'm singing this for a master's recital tomorrow. Scared out of my mind but there is something about your videos that calms me and helps me practice. I just want you to know I've watched all your videos everyday for at least a year, shared with all my friends and tried to spread you around. You've done more for me that you will probably ever know and i'll never even get to meet you. Thank you Julien for all you do.
Every time I hear this arrangement I'm struck by the superb control of the “pedal” and the “snare” parts. To keep the volume, speed, and rhythm consistent throughout is really impressive! The whole thing is amazing, of course. Hats off to all involved, and thanks for sharing this gem with the internet. ❤
I first heard this song when I was 10 and in 5th grade. I immediately loved it. Skip ahead 5 years and it’s still one of my favorite songs. Thanks, Mr. Morris.
@rYiOkUn It really depends on the song at hand, but usually it's the melody first, then bass, then baritone and finally tenor. For this piece, the metronome track was laid down first, then the the alto / tenor / bass parts, and finally the melody lines & the whistling bits.
This brought tears to my eyes. It is the best rendering of an exquisite song. You even trilled the whistling to suggest the song of a bird. I want this played at my funeral.
LOL I don't understand your question either... Yes it's me whistling, and yes I layered the whistling over the vocals. The whole video is a multitrack: all the voices were recorded separately and layered to create the harmony. The whistling is just one of those tracks.
Thanks! You'd be surprised: there are thousands of active barbershop singers all over the world. It's just that the music isn't mainstream, so you won't hear it on the radio or on TV anymore, but it's still here and many love it. ;) You can support my work by getting some of my music (links in the video description), support is appreciated. ;)
I really loved this international collaboration. It would be amazing if you could put one together during this worldwide pandemic. I am sure there are lots of great singers who are sitting at home at the moment. Thanks for all of the beautiful work you create. Much appreciated.
It depends on the song (duration, difficulty, if you have an existing arrangement at hand, etc.) but a custom 4-part arrangement for voices a cappella is around $100.
Yes, I think it's fairly obvious when we hear you sing, haha! Thanks for not blasting out the full opera voice in this collab and giving Enrico and I some space, that was really cool. Still down for another project if you're up for it. :)
Amazing that all these harmonies were done in different locations and then combined. The Il divo's of the acapella world...love you guys...take care, vera
The performance and production quality is top notch as always, but the whistling skill is impeccable. Truly though, great work. Really love this song and I can appreciate the work the three of you put into it with new headphones.
Thanks! Hope you've found satisfaction. Feedback is appreciated. I'm considering putting more songs on iTunes & such, but I have to pay each time, so it's good to know what people enjoy more or less. :)
Thanks! Share our video if you wish to show your support. You can also get our single or order a cappella learning tracks for this tune as well (email in the video description). :)
Thanks Nika! Our song is available for download on BandCamp, along with many other tunes, some unpublished on TH-cam. The link is in the video description, below the video. :)
@BlueSundew Thanks for your feedback. It's unfortunate because I actually tried to find a different way to sing my parts with a stronger energy from the original song performed by Paul McCartney. Hey, can't win 'em all. ;)
Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely amazing!! Love the uniqueness of all of your voices, especially Julien's tone!!! And the whistling, haha. Absolutely fantastic!!
Thanks! It wasn't hard, it just took a bit of work. We all come from different countries (USA / Italy / France), record with different equipment, lighting, etc. The difficulty is to give the illusion we're an actual group.
Wow. Totally nailed it. I came up singing A capella and Madrigal and watching this reminds me why I love music so much. Great editing and production. Singing is second to none. Bitchin !
Trudbol or Julian, I watch this video everyday and especially every night before I sleep this song and you're rendition calms me relaxes me this is amazing and I can't express how much it warms my heart to hear this and how good it makes me feel, any plans on another collab with them (ex. Yesterday) THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH MATE!
Julien, I've got to say that this is one of the BEST pieces you've ever worked on. Maybe it's because this song holds a special place in my heart, or just because it really is very well done. Either way, I've been a huge fan for years, and I can't wait to see what else you come out with!
We did an arrangement similar to this in my choir last year. I had the Tenor part... not so fun. But an EXCELLENT arrangement. Thank you. The lot of you. For bringing such a gorgeous arrangement to life.
the guy from the philiphines really surprised me he has a really clean voice with no noticeable accent. the italian was nice as well and you were amazing as always. Nice whistling as well didn't know you could do it so well
Trudbol... dude, you keep getting better and better. I first found your videos a couple of years ago by accident looking up "When I'm 64", and have been following ever since. I have ONE subscription on TH-cam, and that's you. Keep up the great work! And the more Beatles tunes, the better! ...CrazyGus
Haha, thanks! If there are other songs on my channel that you are interested in getting and which are not on iTunes yet, let me know, OK? Putting cover music on iTunes is a little prohibitive financially for small artists (copyright fees, distribution fees, iTunes cuts on sales, etc.) so I haven't put a lot of songs on iTunes yet. It's also because people don't buy them all much, unfortunately. It seems quite a few people just rip the audio from my videos, not very supportive. :(
Trudbol!!! I just want to let you know that my chamber choir will also be singing Blackbird this year. Also, I was overwhelmed with happiness when my choir teacher played your rendition of the track just to get the feel of it, before learning the song itself!! In fact, I got too overwhelmed, so now I'm gonna think of you as one my biggest inspirations when we get to perform onstage, especially with this song. Not only in chamber, but in my jazz choir as well.
Yes, it was really nice to have this exchange with you, I appreciate you taking time to write all your impressions. TH-cam is (unfortunately) progressively becoming a TV-like media, encouraging continuous video consumption at the expense of social interaction & written text, so it's good to read some detailed feedback like this. As a former Disney animator, you might also enjoy my "Everybody Wants To Be A Cat" a cappella cover. And finally thanks for sharing my work, much appreciated. ;)
What a great sound. Inspired by your wonderful performance I have sent for the King's Singers arrangement to use with my a cappella quartet - just hope we can do it justice with only 4 singers!
+Nigel Morley Thanks! It's a 4-part arrangement + percussion, actually. :) You can get my audio learning tracks on my website, they will make the learning process a lot easier & fun than the sheet alone: julienneel.com
Absolutely fantastic, guys!!! I can only get this connection thing to music when something has happened, but you got me to cry without anything else!!! You're amazing, and I think that you should keep doing exactly that!!!
I'm happy to take requests in exchange for a little sponsoring. Making these videos is a lot of work, support is appreciated. Shoot me an email if you'd like it to happen. ;)
I am a fan Julien, I stumbled across One of your videos once and I’ve been following you ever since. I think you’re extremely talented and I wish you well with your career
Glad you enjoy it. I sell audio teach tracks for this song, as well as all the other songs performed on my TH-cam channel. All the info is in the video description. Cheers :)
Happy 15th channel anniversary!
I recently rediscovered your channel and was pleasantly surprised to see that you're still going strong. What amazing endurance! I watched your videos a lot as a teen and this video is, I think, the last I saw before I stopped.
All the best to you and may you have fun making videos for many years more!
Aww thank you for your kind message, I appreciate it!
I used this song as an inspiration when I was struggling to escape an emotionally abusive relationship. The Beatles were true Bards! I miss George and John.
Oh my God this version is one of the few worth acknowledgement. It sent shivers down my spine. It does the original justice. All the voices are perfect together because there are three different ranges that merge together oh so well.
Edit: five years later, still think so
Alana Dunn belladonna1771 I’ve got a tear in my eye listening to this...beautifully done!
Damn that whistle skill tho
this makes me feel happy inside.
Mission accomplished! :)
avril14thlove uu
I hope you enjoy this video & my other releases. :)
If you feel like tipping the artist & helping me cover some of my production costs for upcoming projects, you can do it here: patreon.com/trudbol
You can pledge whatever you want, as little as $1. It's a great way to help me make all this free music sustainable on the long run. Thanks so much!
***** Julien, I direct a Barbershop chorus in Teaneck, NJ and have been trying to connect with you for a long time. We will be purchasing some learning tracks and want to speak with you regarding the production of some other songs we wish to learn. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Lou Ponte - louieponte@gmail.com
Lou Ponte Got your message, just emailed you. :)
..i really do...thank you!!! :-) :-) :-)
How long does it take to make one of these videos?
Thank you for the idea, I really mean it.
I remember listening to this song (from this video) when I was really young, just rediscovered it again yesterday and I remembered hanging out with my older cousin and his friend in their neighborhood, just making memories and having fun. The nostalgia I felt was immense. This video will always be with me.
The whistling is like impeccable. Love this.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.
Regarding the audio / video difference at 0:30, it's simple: we're lip singing. It wouldn't be technically possible to pull off such a video without earphones. :)
At 0:49 (it's me singing), and there's no doubling of the track. I have a little bit of classical training, so perhaps you feel the tone is too deep? And yes, there's reverb on each of the tracks, this one included.
I hope you bear in mind we're all amateurs doing this over the Internet. ;)
Thanks. :)
No, this isn't our arrangement, it's by the King Singers. It's all in the video description. I however sell audio learning tracks (= the breakdown of the harmony into separate MP3 files + various helpful mixes that make certain parts stand out in the mix). My email is in the video description if you'd like to place an order.
Absolutely SUPERB! It's amazing how my eardrums connect to my tear ducts! Thank you for the sweet music and keeping the Beatles alive..
im proud there is still a Filipino collaborated! Magnificent!
0:13 - Enrico looks like a very low-level vampire here.
This is what men were put on earth for. This is what man is capable of. The realization of beauty, harmony and love.
Mon père est italien, ma mère viens des philippines et nous vivons en France depuis plus de 15 ans désormais, cette collaboration ma fait frissoner, un grand merci a vous et surtout a toi Julien pour ces instants de bonheur.
Yeah me too. Nothing quite like a tenor. And he's really holding back in this one!
I'm singing this for a master's recital tomorrow. Scared out of my mind but there is something about your videos that calms me and helps me practice. I just want you to know I've watched all your videos everyday for at least a year, shared with all my friends and tried to spread you around. You've done more for me that you will probably ever know and i'll never even get to meet you. Thank you Julien for all you do.
Or you might meet them at one point in life.
We never know what’s awaiting.
@ this was 12 yrs ago my dude
@@AngusMcNutz so what? You still might meet Julien one day.
the best quartet acapella Mr. Julien
Every time I hear this arrangement I'm struck by the superb control of the “pedal” and the “snare” parts. To keep the volume, speed, and rhythm consistent throughout is really impressive!
The whole thing is amazing, of course. Hats off to all involved, and thanks for sharing this gem with the internet. ❤
@Timotehrey Thank for the comment and for supporting my work, much appreciated. Cheers ;-)
I first heard this song when I was 10 and in 5th grade. I immediately loved it. Skip ahead 5 years and it’s still one of my favorite songs. Thanks, Mr. Morris.
@rYiOkUn It really depends on the song at hand, but usually it's the melody first, then bass, then baritone and finally tenor. For this piece, the metronome track was laid down first, then the the alto / tenor / bass parts, and finally the melody lines & the whistling bits.
This brought tears to my eyes. It is the best rendering of an exquisite song. You even trilled the whistling to suggest the song of a bird. I want this played at my funeral.
LOL I don't understand your question either... Yes it's me whistling, and yes I layered the whistling over the vocals. The whole video is a multitrack: all the voices were recorded separately and layered to create the harmony. The whistling is just one of those tracks.
It's actually on my BandCamp page now: the link is in the video description, where it says "DOWNLOAD MY SONGS".
@HelenaHachechan Thank you for the kind comment, delighted you enjoyed this video! Hope your friends will too (hint hint)! ;-)
Thanks! You'd be surprised: there are thousands of active barbershop singers all over the world. It's just that the music isn't mainstream, so you won't hear it on the radio or on TV anymore, but it's still here and many love it. ;)
You can support my work by getting some of my music (links in the video description), support is appreciated. ;)
I can't stop listening to your videos. They're so magnificently done.
Thank you for the kind words, delighted you enjoy what you see & hear. :)
FABULOUS!!!!!
This song was played at the ceremony before the cremation of my grandfather.
Thank you so much for making such a beautiful cover.
I could listen to this on repeat forever.
Trudbol/Julien, I hope you know how much so many of us love your offerings. You just keep getting better with each addition. We need this out here!
I forget every time, Mr. Trudbol, how much I absolutely love your voice. Thank you for blessing us with it, sir.
Pete has a really great voice!
I like that touch with the blackbirds flying.
@ubikspraymusic Yes, they wrote this arrangement, they're credited as they should.
I really loved this international collaboration. It would be amazing if you could put one together during this worldwide pandemic. I am sure there are lots of great singers who are sitting at home at the moment. Thanks for all of the beautiful work you create. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the nice comment! And thanks for sharing this video with your friends! :)
Thanks! Feel free to re-post this video and share it with friends! Spread the music! ;)
It depends on the song (duration, difficulty, if you have an existing arrangement at hand, etc.) but a custom 4-part arrangement for voices a cappella is around $100.
Thank you for your kind words, delighted you enjoy the music. Our single is available on iTunes by the way. :)
Yes, I think it's fairly obvious when we hear you sing, haha! Thanks for not blasting out the full opera voice in this collab and giving Enrico and I some space, that was really cool. Still down for another project if you're up for it. :)
Wow. So well done. Thank you for music, music, music.
Amazing that all these harmonies were done in different locations and then combined. The Il divo's of the acapella world...love you guys...take care, vera
it's giving wings to my thougths. Thank you your voices are great.
The performance and production quality is top notch as always, but the whistling skill is impeccable. Truly though, great work. Really love this song and I can appreciate the work the three of you put into it with new headphones.
@MrZipzapzop Thanks! This was our first collab, I hope there will be more, despite our busy schedules. Our song is on iTunes by the way. ;-)
Thanks! Hope you've found satisfaction. Feedback is appreciated. I'm considering putting more songs on iTunes & such, but I have to pay each time, so it's good to know what people enjoy more or less. :)
Thanks! Share our video if you wish to show your support. You can also get our single or order a cappella learning tracks for this tune as well (email in the video description). :)
@heyallimrich Yes, we sang the King Singers' arrangement.
Pete Avendano, your voice is truly amazing.
Thanks Nika! Our song is available for download on BandCamp, along with many other tunes, some unpublished on TH-cam. The link is in the video description, below the video. :)
Excellent whistling!!!!!
One of my favorite tunes. You guys couldn't have done it better!
@BlueSundew Thanks for your feedback. It's unfortunate because I actually tried to find a different way to sing my parts with a stronger energy from the original song performed by Paul McCartney. Hey, can't win 'em all. ;)
Talk about a great mix!!! Beatles, King Singers, and Trudbol!! PERFECT!!!
Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely amazing!! Love the uniqueness of all of your voices, especially Julien's tone!!! And the whistling, haha. Absolutely fantastic!!
Oh, my. I'm grinning ear to ear. Such wonderful work on such a great tune. I just listened to it about 30 times. Thank you!
Thanks! It wasn't hard, it just took a bit of work. We all come from different countries (USA / Italy / France), record with different equipment, lighting, etc. The difficulty is to give the illusion we're an actual group.
This one is one of the best covers of this song I've ever seen! Great job!
Yes, it says so in the video description. :)
Wow. Totally nailed it. I came up singing A capella and Madrigal and watching this reminds me why I love music so much.
Great editing and production. Singing is second to none. Bitchin !
Trudbol or Julian, I watch this video everyday and especially every night before I sleep this song and you're rendition calms me relaxes me this is amazing and I can't express how much it warms my heart to hear this and how good it makes me feel, any plans on another collab with them (ex. Yesterday) THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH MATE!
Julien, I've got to say that this is one of the BEST pieces you've ever worked on. Maybe it's because this song holds a special place in my heart, or just because it really is very well done. Either way, I've been a huge fan for years, and I can't wait to see what else you come out with!
LOVE the arrangement, and how each of you were featured - it gave us a chance to hear each of your voices, and they're wonderful. :)
whenver i feel down i listen to this... always a pleasure.
I love blackbirds & I loved your version. You guys give me such a good feeling when you sing!
@crazyyfreak Haha, you crazy freak! Thanks for all the nice comments you left on my videos, delighted you're enjoying (and sharing) them. Cheers ;-)
We did an arrangement similar to this in my choir last year.
I had the Tenor part... not so fun. But an EXCELLENT arrangement.
Thank you. The lot of you. For bringing such a gorgeous arrangement to life.
Love A Capella! How talented these guys are!
the guy from the philiphines really surprised me he has a really clean voice with no noticeable accent. the italian was nice as well and you were amazing as always. Nice whistling as well didn't know you could do it so well
Thanks! You can get the single on iTunes (link in the video description). :)
Yes, it says so in the video description...
Trudbol... dude, you keep getting better and better. I first found your videos a couple of years ago by accident looking up "When I'm 64", and have been following ever since. I have ONE subscription on TH-cam, and that's you. Keep up the great work! And the more Beatles tunes, the better!
...CrazyGus
the first time i heard this song i was in love! You guys made this song 10000000x times better!!!! ITS OVER 9000!!!!
I love the ornament you use in the whistling section! Very cleverly done
This makes me really happy. Especially the whistle solo
Haha, thanks!
If there are other songs on my channel that you are interested in getting and which are not on iTunes yet, let me know, OK?
Putting cover music on iTunes is a little prohibitive financially for small artists (copyright fees, distribution fees, iTunes cuts on sales, etc.) so I haven't put a lot of songs on iTunes yet. It's also because people don't buy them all much, unfortunately. It seems quite a few people just rip the audio from my videos, not very supportive. :(
Ah, thank you for that delightful comment!
Our song is available on iTunes (link in the video description). ;)
Thanks for all your comments! Don't forget to click that little "share" button to help us spread the music!
Trudbol!!! I just want to let you know that my chamber choir will also be singing Blackbird this year. Also, I was overwhelmed with happiness when my choir teacher played your rendition of the track just to get the feel of it, before learning the song itself!! In fact, I got too overwhelmed, so now I'm gonna think of you as one my biggest inspirations when we get to perform onstage, especially with this song. Not only in chamber, but in my jazz choir as well.
Thanks! Our single is available for download (link in the video description). ;)
Yes, it was really nice to have this exchange with you, I appreciate you taking time to write all your impressions.
TH-cam is (unfortunately) progressively becoming a TV-like media, encouraging continuous video consumption at the expense of social interaction & written text, so it's good to read some detailed feedback like this.
As a former Disney animator, you might also enjoy my "Everybody Wants To Be A Cat" a cappella cover.
And finally thanks for sharing my work, much appreciated. ;)
What a great sound. Inspired by your wonderful performance I have sent for the King's Singers arrangement to use with my a cappella quartet - just hope we can do it justice with only 4 singers!
+Nigel Morley Thanks! It's a 4-part arrangement + percussion, actually. :)
You can get my audio learning tracks on my website, they will make the learning process a lot easier & fun than the sheet alone: julienneel.com
The song is now on BandCamp, you'll find the link in the video description below the video. :)
@JoriWinter Thank you! Be sure to check out Enrico's and Pete's channels, lots of goodies there too. ;-)
Absolutely fantastic, guys!!! I can only get this connection thing to music when something has happened, but you got me to cry without anything else!!! You're amazing, and I think that you should keep doing exactly that!!!
Glad it did. :)
You can thank us by buying the song on my BandCamp page, the link is in the video description below the video. :)
Thanks, much appreciated! The song is now on iTunes, by the way (link in the video description). ;)
I'm happy to take requests in exchange for a little sponsoring. Making these videos is a lot of work, support is appreciated. Shoot me an email if you'd like it to happen. ;)
That was amazing! It's even more impressive that all of you did this without ever being in the same place!
I am a fan Julien, I stumbled across One of your videos once and I’ve been following you ever since. I think you’re extremely talented and I wish you well with your career
Is it just me or does the one guy look like the guy from cloudy with a chance of meatballs?
Isn't Kevin Reeder looking like a pooing peece of shit ?
i can see it
Oh gosh you are right, he looks like that guy cause of his hair and nose.
+William Goalkeeping I see it also.
A Cappella Trudbol I know I’m very late to this but it’s not just him
Favorit love the way you gets around this song
LOVE the whistling
I don't think there's a single one of your videos I don't like. Great job.
Glad you enjoy it. I sell audio teach tracks for this song, as well as all the other songs performed on my TH-cam channel. All the info is in the video description. Cheers :)
I LOVE that whistling!!
@newyorktown Thank you very much! Do share our video and help us spread the music! ;-)
Thanks! And it's even available on iTunes & Google Play! :)
Thanks, glad you enjoyed this video.
I didn't whisle at a high pitch, it's in fact quite normal. Try it, you'll see.