Stephen Paulus: The Road Home (King's College, Cambridge)

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    Released to celebrate the birthday of the American composer Stephen Paulus, this recording is taken from the King's College album 'The Music of King's'.
    The Music of King’s: Choral Favourites From Cambridge is a celebration of choral music throughout the ages and around the world. Its track list spans more than 400 years of composition, with compositions from countries including Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, America and China.
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  • @glennrudolph3863
    @glennrudolph3863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Seven years ago on October 19, composer Stephen Paulus succumbed to complications from a stroke he suffered the previous year. I met Stephen once back in 2001. We were two of five composers who had works commissioned by Brady Allred and the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh for their Christmas concert that year. I was certainly the least well know of the group, but Stephen was so gracious toward me - he was exactly like I thought he would be.
    I have always been so very fond of Stephen’s music.
    The anniversary of his passing falls exactly a week after my birthday, so I find it inescapable that I remember him every year. His beautiful setting of The Road Home - tune from the Southern Harmony Songbook of 1835 with this poignant text by Michael Dennis Browne - is a fitting way for us all to remember Stephen this day.
    We miss you Stephen -

  • @chriskoziarz3821
    @chriskoziarz3821 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Pure beauty. Especially solo boy. His accent, his flow above the choir is better than any other SOP soloist I've heard in this piece.

  • @asdadssad2381
    @asdadssad2381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Beautiful this was played on my grandpa's funeral

  • @dianeberson7849
    @dianeberson7849 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't mean to sound morbid, but I love the message and performance of this piece so much, I've directed it to be played at my memorial service.... whenever the time comes.

  • @viewfromwilmington
    @viewfromwilmington 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stephen Paulus's music is a gift. KCC, they are not just for Christmas any more.

  • @w.johnbauer7268
    @w.johnbauer7268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a long-time singer, I greatly appreciate the fine quality and beauty of this performance,

  • @timreynolds5659
    @timreynolds5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I heard this, I knew the tune immediately as coming from the tradition of American shape-note music, but I couldn't place it. After a little digging, I confirmed that the tune is based on "Prospect" which can be found in "The Southern Harmony" (p. 92 bottom) and in "The Sacred Harp" (p. 30 bottom). According to both books, the composition is attributed to "Graham". According to Warren Steel ("The Makers of the Sacred Harp"), nothing is known of this composer. In these two tunebooks, the text is by Isaac Watts and fits well with these words. Watts' first stanza is: "Why should we start or fear to die? What tim'rous worms we mortals are; Death is the gate of endless joy, And yet we dread to enter there."

    • @ericcommarato7727
      @ericcommarato7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very reminiscent of the southern Negro Spiritual sung in the southern states pre, during, and post American Civil War. God save us all.

  • @Canuckmom128
    @Canuckmom128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a beautiful piece by Stephen Paulus - and, as always the Men and Boys of Kings' NEVER disappoint. Really Lovely and Inspirational.

  • @tomarmstrong1281
    @tomarmstrong1281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I can say is, "Lucky kids." I was moved almost to years by the beauty of the soloist.

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So beautiful, so awe-inspiring, so mystical. Thank you for releasing this video on TH-cam.

  • @lanca001universityofminnes7
    @lanca001universityofminnes7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An exquisite performance. Beautiful!

  • @billytobias7024
    @billytobias7024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant soloist!

  • @stevecarry6016
    @stevecarry6016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful, guys
    Thank you.

  • @williamripley3192
    @williamripley3192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful! Simply the best sound .

  • @Kiraiko44
    @Kiraiko44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only hymn that truly moves me

  • @dingiswayolungu4338
    @dingiswayolungu4338 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most beautiful music made. Bless

  • @ryanhunter2987
    @ryanhunter2987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe this gorgeous song is about the state of your spiritual home (not a physical place)
    The Road Home by S. Paulus
    Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo
    Tell me, where is the road I can call my own
    That I left, that I lost
    So long ago?
    All these years I have wandered
    Oh, when will I know
    There's a way, there's a road That will lead me home
    Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo
    After wind, after rain
    When the dark is done
    As I wake from a dream
    In the gold of day
    Through the air there's a calling
    From far away
    There's a voice I can hear That will lead me home
    Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo
    Rise up, follow me
    Come away, is the call
    With love in your heart
    As the only song
    There is no such beauty
    As where you belong
    Rise up, follow me
    I will lead you home
    Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo

  • @stephenvanas4580
    @stephenvanas4580 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magnificent and sensitive performance. Well done.

  • @aalmeida7429
    @aalmeida7429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect

  • @suewix8401
    @suewix8401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the name of the treble soloist.

  • @joshuafraga4738
    @joshuafraga4738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the soloist still part of the choir?

    • @emmyyang4339
      @emmyyang4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, this was 4 years ago so he would have left a while ago.

  • @benjychilders5948
    @benjychilders5948 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😇🤌🪡💎👑

  • @victoriawidjaja8177
    @victoriawidjaja8177 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't look prettier Wesley

  • @aronhiroshi1
    @aronhiroshi1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Tell me, where is the road
    I can call my own,
    That I left, that I lost
    So long ago?
    All these years I have wandered,
    Oh when will I know
    There’s a way, there’s a road
    That will lead me home?
    After wind, after rain,
    When the dark is done,
    As I wake from a dream
    In the gold of day,
    Through the air there’s a calling
    From far away,
    There’s a voice I can hear
    That will lead me home.
    Rise up, follow me,
    Come away, is the call,
    With the love in your heart
    As the only song;
    There is no such beauty
    As where you belong;
    Rise up, follow me,
    I will lead you home.

    • @margueriteportalier4990
      @margueriteportalier4990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aron Yuen Merci pour les paroles. Cela permet d accompagner, à notre modeste niveau, ces chanteurs de genie

    • @vernonatease3453
      @vernonatease3453 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @capeman7500
    @capeman7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A stunning performance that captures the essence of Paulus. The soloist is simply magnificent!

  • @billbrockman779
    @billbrockman779 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Our choir sang this for the offertory anthem this morning. I had never heard it before; it’s beautiful.

  • @georgefelty6357
    @georgefelty6357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had the priviledge of singing this beautiful work with the Sacred Music Institute Choir at Indiana University under the direction of Dr. walter Huff back in June of 2017.

  • @jonahkinney7423
    @jonahkinney7423 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    These kids truly have a gift they sing like gods Angels

  • @chakkriza234
    @chakkriza234 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love King college choir.

  • @jmichaelbellenger
    @jmichaelbellenger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a totally class act....you men and boys are a gift...rich full voices.
    Love the song and perfect choir to sing it...thanks.

  • @mikkelsv4804
    @mikkelsv4804 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Simply heavenly! This song touches my heart in such a close way talking about Home.

  • @blulaguna18
    @blulaguna18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this choir so much. It must be such an honor. I would listen to them for Christmas

  • @davidbrookes9430
    @davidbrookes9430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely beautiful, and the solo vrs 3 out of this world.

  • @matthewbanfield8119
    @matthewbanfield8119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is absolutely beautiful. Just heavenly to listen to!

  • @gthalen
    @gthalen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight to the heart.

  • @YuLinKuoYuLin
    @YuLinKuoYuLin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel warm ❤️

  • @davidbrookes9430
    @davidbrookes9430 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely wonderful- this has such beautiful music and words.

  • @orionbarbalate4350
    @orionbarbalate4350 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been waiting for this.

  • @hepzebahsu
    @hepzebahsu 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting - never heard it before. Lovely.

  • @margueriteportalier4990
    @margueriteportalier4990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tout simplement magnifique.

  • @daytripper9222
    @daytripper9222 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SOOOOOOOO GOOD!!

  • @Jonesybear6
    @Jonesybear6 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @sharonwarrington9817
    @sharonwarrington9817 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awwwwww absolutely beautiful..never disappointed x

  • @DavideBucci92
    @DavideBucci92 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    so great! Thanks a lot King's!

  • @oniteniola5555
    @oniteniola5555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    beautiful... I'll be joining you guys soon

    • @BinaryTechnique
      @BinaryTechnique 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      oni teniola Good luck my bro and always keep our Lord first.

  • @DingleDog99
    @DingleDog99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Your cerebellum-mission control for body movement-becomes more active. Your brain flushes with dopamine and a tingly chill whisks down your back. About 50 percent of people get chills when listening to music. ... Music, it seems, may affect our brains the same way that sex, gambling, and potato chips do." - from Google.
    This is what happened to me when I listened to this. Truly beautiful

  • @benedictentrampas7061
    @benedictentrampas7061 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Is that what they call descant? It really is beautiful to listen to if done correctly.

    • @IWillHaveThePastaThanks
      @IWillHaveThePastaThanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The (solo) treble singer is singing the descant for this song. It is a higher pitched version of the song; the upper part of the vocal range required of the rest of the choir. In other words, the descant is sung “above” the other singers who sing the principle melody. Its lyrics and tune are usually an additional/alternative and counter melody to the choir’s harmony.
      It is usually sung in the final verse of a hymn. A descant is sometimes described as a more ornamental part of the song, which lifts it to another level of emotion, feeling and meaning. It reaches the listener’s heart and mind more intensely, introducing then leading to even more of an uplifted spirit and reason to praise. However, its intention is not to detract from or “take over” the choir’s contribution. Rather, it used to complement it. The word can also refer to the more highly pitched instruments in a musical group.

  • @carspotter_near_hh
    @carspotter_near_hh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's so beautiful ( I'm a metal fan )

  • @litoboy5
    @litoboy5 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great !!!

    • @janetjuberg8871
      @janetjuberg8871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou thankyou for exquisite tone and also finally for having neat black folders.

  • @delaneymavica3167
    @delaneymavica3167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:57 gets me every time

  • @arvindabharat8862
    @arvindabharat8862 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @kimberlyglunz1383
    @kimberlyglunz1383 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our community is performing "The Road Home" this Thursday night. This is such a beautiful song and so well done here. Our choir would like to slow it down and put some feeling into it, but the director is going by the instructions!

  • @27mondo
    @27mondo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And now you can understand why there was a "castrati," especially in the European classical tradition.

  • @TheArtikae
    @TheArtikae 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'M TELLING YOU.
    This song is about a dog who got lost and the comes back home.
    Analysis:
    Tell me, where is the road
    I can call my own,
    That I left, that I lost

  • @canmorsunbul5635
    @canmorsunbul5635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    bunu dinleyip benimle aynı dili konuşan varsa yanıt bekliyorum, az muhabbet edek hehe

  • @nope24601
    @nope24601 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Actually, this is the first piece I've heard them not sing well. It's technically accurate, but without the soul of the song.

    • @mr.booker9263
      @mr.booker9263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree, Simon: I hear "soul" in abundance here...such beauty.

    • @axc5013
      @axc5013 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought they sung wonderfully. But then again I play cello and I'm absolutely terrible at singing.

    • @rodrigoorrego7866
      @rodrigoorrego7866 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I desagree too. Heavenly Earthly interpretation. If you can better, show us!

    • @yordankaacosta2849
      @yordankaacosta2849 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have found a very moving rendition by Conspirare and Melissa Givens. I feel the same as you Rob. After listening to Conspirare and Melissa Givens, I would say this king's college rendition is beautiful, but lacks the soul.

    • @O-sa-car
      @O-sa-car 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      While this piece sounds best by a collegiate/young professional American choir, and it may not be the perfect match for them, they still did very well.

  • @sunstrine
    @sunstrine 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful, but i didn't feel anything. try instilling more feeling into this song

  • @nazarenoriveromesagonzalo346
    @nazarenoriveromesagonzalo346 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is funny the fact that they doný have any black, latin, arabian or indian student, everybody are so white hahahaha

    • @emmyyang4339
      @emmyyang4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are several Asian choristers if that’s what you mean

    • @petjor01
      @petjor01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look again pls 🤦‍♂️

    • @IWillHaveThePastaThanks
      @IWillHaveThePastaThanks ปีที่แล้ว

      They do.

  • @kanekode6818
    @kanekode6818 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    a cult of white british who can sing high. Great.