I first heard Indodana by SUC in 2014 while still at school. It completely absorbed and overwhelmed me, and I made a promise to myself I would sing in this choir. 5 years later, the dream came true, and the journey from that 1st time hearing it finally came full circle by performing this, my favourite piece, in my final year. Thank you SUC for taking my heart and soul to Heaven for 4 years❤️
Wow this is beautiful. I sat in the church when you guys performed this. I honestly always thought Tukkies did it better... Until this one... Spine chilling....absolute spine chilling. Getting chills right now. Me,my wife and a lady friend who saw you perform for the first time,the tears rolled down her cheek... My all time favourite choir...
@@abenaitwebruce9495 1 badge (bronze) = 1st year in Choir 2 badges (bronze & silver) = 3rd year in Choir 3 badges (bronze, silver & gold) = 5th year in Choir
Njalo mfo ka Rhadebe.. I'm new apostolic so grew up with choral music my best choirs.. Let's pray for Mzantsi Bawo let's all try and live together in harmony, thank you sharing @suc
South Africa's painful past is really one of the greatest contributors in creating people who simply sing from the depth of their souls. People who wrote these song such as this one (Indodana), Tshela moya, Senzeni na and many more, these songs are extremely spiritual and yet very emotional songs and joyful at the same time, they speak of pain and yet great hope and thanksgiving. Our South African choirs literally stands out in the world.
Yooh I love this choir so much I'm from Namibia,,,,you guys won't understand how much I love you guys keep up the good work I wish I'll meet you guys one day
Three days ago, my father of 92 years died. We are very grateful for his life amoung us. And the sweetness of this music is perfect for this occasion. Love and peace to you all.
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Thank you Stellenbosch University Choir🥹❤️
When I joined SUC in 2016, this was the song the "old" choir sang to welcome me and my fellow new members into the choir. The song was the pulse by which my heart became one with this glorious family. Then this year, when I was able to watch the choir for my first time as an audience member rather than on stage, this song showed me that same pulse was beating strong and eternally. The voices may be different, and the faces may have changed, but the music touched my heart, my soul, in exactly the same way as it did 7 years ago. I still felt as linked to these amazing humans as I did back then; my family and home. These words fail to describe how the full extent of the emotions and cascade of memory this one song can evoke, but for the love I feel for my choir brothers, sisters, and siblings, I will always share my support❤️
I adore this piece of music performed by Stellenbosch. But the thing which strikes me the most this time is that this choir is THE definition of unity of diversity.
Beautiful. Until one sings in a talented choir with a gifted director, they may never know the roller coaster of emotions that music especially sacred music, can take the singers and director on. I experienced this over 20 years ago in college when I joined the choir after auditioning and being lucky that they needed two Bass II singers. I will always remember that choir and the tour we went on and the music forever.
this sounds so amazing Stellies choir. Does this conductor dream music, I wonder. It takes something beyond skill to combine all these voices and create some magic. Wow. Love from Namibia
This choir CAN'T be from Earth! These voices... mainly Altos. What a warmth! I'm currently writing another arrangements (spiritual and brazilian bossa nova), and it will be a GREAT honor to hear 'em sung by the wonderful group! Congrats, again, from Brazil. To the choir and to the conductor.
When i first sang indodana, i was incapsulated with its beauty and couldnt get enough of it. Of course, thats how discovered the 2014 rendition done by SUchoir, and ever since then i wanted to be a part of this family of voices. Never had i imagined that i would be singing this beautiful new rendition of Indodana, and indeed, with this family of voices♥️ What a blessing, what a joy.
I am a very proud and thankful parent of one of thise beautiful basses. So glad my son could play a part of this exquisite piece of music. Baie dankie vir alles, André
Music is simply spiritual because it was created by God Himself...im sure he delights when we use our voices to glorify him...now imagine the level of worship up in heaven...😊😊
What a wonderful sound. I see 'every color of the rainbow' united in creating beauty and bringing peace. Thank you choir. You have enriched my soul today.
Holy cow that'd bring a tear to a glass eye. Just spectacular. Cheers from Australia! (Also, just quietly, it's lovely to see members of the choir posting comments on these videos)
I have no words, but perfection. This is a director that has nothing but the highest expectations for his choir, and they give nothing less than what he expects. Such a beautiful sound.
Have I died and gone to Heaven. Are these the Heavenly Hosts welcoming me home? How can I express my gratitude to you for making such beautiful, Heavenly music with only your voices? As I am also a choral singer, I understand the power your collective voices hold. Never stop singing 😢 voices
Are you singing in this performance, Lefa? I remember seeing your comments in "Suiderkruis" where you introduced yourself-- thank you for doing so! :) Are you still studying at Stellenbosch, or have you graduated/ moved on? Blessings from North Carolina, USA!
@@gregw9351 Hello Greg! Yes, I am still studying at Stellenbosch and was singing in this performance as well, thank you for the well wishes! Blessings to you too
I always become teary when I listen to this choir. I don't know why I become so emotional. They are so good despite the challenges that come out of Stellenbosch University
While we go into uni with hopes to graduate and go back into society to make meaningful contributions, I think that one of the worst days for a SUC chorister is the day they graduate🤧
Thank you for re-recording South Africa’s greatest and most moving choral masterpiece, and in this new arrangement. Every time you sing it you honor South Africa’s indigenous people. That is moving too.
Your harmonies are sublime. Please, do carry all you’ve learned making such harmony out into our disharmonious world. I’m listening with an uplifted and hope filled heart in San Diego, California.
This choir makes me cry everytime I listen to them... I love and appreciate their passion for music... You can see it in their eyes and body language whenever they sing🙏🏽🙏🏽
(Sung in Xhosa (a traditional hymn)) Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (You took Your own son) Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us) (Repeat) Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God) Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail]) (Repeat) Oh Baba!, Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh Father, Jehovah!) Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing]) (Repeat) (From the top)
I was in choir during high school and this will always be my favorite piece we ever performed. It was so hard to sing this without crying and until this day I sob listening to it. Thank you Jesus, God is good 🤍 This choir did so well
The change in time signature from the original arrangement is something that I would never have thought of, and it is so brilliant!!! Such a blessing to witness this era of SUC.
Hermoso !!!! Me encanta que compartan su trabajo; es inspiración para mi; participo de un coro !!! Sus voces suenan a cielo y viento , a mar y olas, montaña y brisa acariciando las hojas !!!! No cabe duda: son pura inspiración. Gracias
Watching from Nigeria..... This Choir is a beauty to listen to. Perfect arrangement, sublime voice, incredible harmony. . You guys just gave us a glimpse of what singing in heaven looks like.
I sang this in choir in highschool around 10-12 years ago, it is the most emotional and ethereal song we ever sang. This choir’s performance reminds me of how we sounded when we performed this piece.. it’s beautifully done by this choir. Bravo 💙
I love you guyss❤😭😭😭😭😭😭
Who's here in 2024,come let's indulge...oh what a beautiful touchy song..well done Stellenbosch choir..❤
They never disappoint.
Me. 2024. 14 July
This is what Mandela was talking about. This is what South Africa should represent. Unity and excellence.
I first heard Indodana by SUC in 2014 while still at school. It completely absorbed and overwhelmed me, and I made a promise to myself I would sing in this choir. 5 years later, the dream came true, and the journey from that 1st time hearing it finally came full circle by performing this, my favourite piece, in my final year. Thank you SUC for taking my heart and soul to Heaven for 4 years❤️
Wow this is beautiful. I sat in the church when you guys performed this. I honestly always thought Tukkies did it better... Until this one... Spine chilling....absolute spine chilling. Getting chills right now. Me,my wife and a lady friend who saw you perform for the first time,the tears rolled down her cheek... My all time favourite choir...
Please can I get the score 🎼
What are those buttons that the guys wear on their suits
I would like to knw
And also can they allow boys to sing alto
@@abenaitwebruce9495
1 badge (bronze) = 1st year in Choir
2 badges (bronze & silver) = 3rd year in Choir
3 badges (bronze, silver & gold) = 5th year in Choir
@@abenaitwebruce9495 sorry I have forgotten what it’s called(the button ) and guys sing alto it’s called contra-alto
From Kenya 🇰🇪 with Love. It was the SUC that made me choose to study at Stellies. Proud alumni
I still say THIS IS EASILY THE BEST CHOIR IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!🇿🇦❤️🥺
Let us agree, to disagree. And I'll offer this amazing performance as my evidence th-cam.com/video/Jaol6pUckPc/w-d-xo.html
Njalo mfo ka Rhadebe.. I'm new apostolic so grew up with choral music my best choirs.. Let's pray for Mzantsi Bawo let's all try and live together in harmony, thank you sharing @suc
❤❤❤❤❤❤ they remain Original African Pride when it comes to Songs 🎉 balancing of Voices is so heavenly
South Africa's painful past is really one of the greatest contributors in creating people who simply sing from the depth of their souls. People who wrote these song such as this one (Indodana), Tshela moya, Senzeni na and many more, these songs are extremely spiritual and yet very emotional songs and joyful at the same time, they speak of pain and yet great hope and thanksgiving. Our South African choirs literally stands out in the world.
Yooh I love this choir so much I'm from Namibia,,,,you guys won't understand how much I love you guys keep up the good work I wish I'll meet you guys one day
For my father that passed on .MAY YOU ALWAYS BE THE VOICE in my life .
Such an honour to have been able to perform this new arrangement 😭❤️
where it is possible to find the score of this beautiful adaptation, thank you very much for any information
What an honour it was to perform this arrangement! 🤩 I am going to miss singing this one 🥺
Wowwwwwww thank you so much for being part of thos magical creation and representation of our misic 🇿🇦👌🏾.
So which I can perform or just be close to the Choir, heavenly ❤
Three days ago, my father of 92 years died. We are very grateful for his life amoung us. And the sweetness of this music is perfect for this occasion. Love and peace to you all.
As minhas condolências!
@@Spasiuka Thank you very much.
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
Thank you Stellenbosch University Choir🥹❤️
Amen 🙏❤️🥹
Amen 🙏🏽 ❤
When I joined SUC in 2016, this was the song the "old" choir sang to welcome me and my fellow new members into the choir. The song was the pulse by which my heart became one with this glorious family.
Then this year, when I was able to watch the choir for my first time as an audience member rather than on stage, this song showed me that same pulse was beating strong and eternally. The voices may be different, and the faces may have changed, but the music touched my heart, my soul, in exactly the same way as it did 7 years ago. I still felt as linked to these amazing humans as I did back then; my family and home. These words fail to describe how the full extent of the emotions and cascade of memory this one song can evoke, but for the love I feel for my choir brothers, sisters, and siblings, I will always share my support❤️
One day I will sing with this choir! I am speaking it into existence!
I adore this piece of music performed by Stellenbosch. But the thing which strikes me the most this time is that this choir is THE definition of unity of diversity.
We worked so hard this year SUC I'm so proud of everyone thanks for all the memories. Miss my Bass 1s already!!
Beautiful. Until one sings in a talented choir with a gifted director, they may never know the roller coaster of emotions that music especially sacred music, can take the singers and director on. I experienced this over 20 years ago in college when I joined the choir after auditioning and being lucky that they needed two Bass II singers. I will always remember that choir and the tour we went on and the music forever.
Arrangement, sensational. Performance, Ethereal. Mind, Blown.🫂✨️
Hotel, Trivago.
the song that made us touch a little bit of heaven each time❤️
this sounds so amazing Stellies choir. Does this conductor dream music, I wonder. It takes something beyond skill to combine all these voices and create some magic. Wow. Love from Namibia
You guyz are the best ❤❤❤
I bet this is every choir students dream
This choir CAN'T be from Earth!
These voices... mainly Altos. What a warmth!
I'm currently writing another arrangements (spiritual and brazilian bossa nova), and it will be a GREAT honor to hear 'em sung by the wonderful group!
Congrats, again, from Brazil. To the choir and to the conductor.
This is by far the best varsity choir in the country if not the world, they’re absolutely amazing
Lyrics and translation
Indodana Lyrics
(Indodana means Son in IsiXhosa)
[Intro]
Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho
(Because he took them..[them referring to our sins], your son)
Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele)
(He is [dwelling] with us..heh heh hololo helele are wailings/cries)
Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho
Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele)
[Chorus]
Siyabulela
(We are thankful/grateful)
Indodana, (Hah-hah-hah), kaNkulunkulu
(Son of God)
Bayibethelela (Hah-ha-hah, hololo helele)
(They crucified him)
Indodana kaNkulunkulu , bayibethelela (Hololo, helele)
[Refrain]
Siyabulela
Oh Baba
(Oh Father)
Oh Baba
Baba Jehovha, hah-hah-hah, (Hololo helele Jehovah)
Oh Baba
Oh Baba
Baba Jehovha, hah-hah-hah, (Hololo helele Jehovah)
[Chorus]
Indodana, (Hah-hah-hah), kaNkulunkulu
Bayibethelеla (Hah-ha-hah, hololo helele)
Indodana kaNkulunkulu , bayibеthelela (Hololo, helele)
[Outro]
Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho
Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele)
Ngob’umthathile, (Heh heh), umntwana wakho
Uhlale nathi, (Heh heh, hololo, helele)
Didnt need to translate every word as it was repeated several times.
Enjoy.
There is absolutely no friction between the different voices. the whole things just glides smoothly. Absolutely a master piece!!!
The director is so passionate and talented. Getting all these voices together is beautiful and so life- giving. God bless you all.
It was a long day at work, I am tired and sore. This is the balm that I needed. Beautiful, sublime, gentle and powerful.
When i first sang indodana, i was incapsulated with its beauty and couldnt get enough of it. Of course, thats how discovered the 2014 rendition done by SUchoir, and ever since then i wanted to be a part of this family of voices. Never had i imagined that i would be singing this beautiful new rendition of Indodana, and indeed, with this family of voices♥️ What a blessing, what a joy.
Indeed bro...at least you got to sing in it. Am still dreaming bro😔😔
When will the CD be released bro..?
What are those buttons that the guys wear and also do they allow boys to sing alto
My Afrikaans teacher played this for us I will forever be greatful☺️
I am a very proud and thankful parent of one of thise beautiful basses. So glad my son could play a part of this exquisite piece of music. Baie dankie vir alles, André
NO WORDS 💯🇿🇦🙏.
Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (You took Your own son)
Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us)
(Repeat)
Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God)
Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail])
(Repeat)
Oh Baba!, Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh Father, Jehovah!)
Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing]) (Repeat)
South Africa's best by far......
Music is simply spiritual because it was created by God Himself...im sure he delights when we use our voices to glorify him...now imagine the level of worship up in heaven...😊😊
What warmth this music radiates! ❤ God protect Africa!
Much love and respect for Andre van der Merwe. The adaptation takes something beautiful and creates the sublime.
Fabulous. Love this choir.
Here in 2024 😂🎉,this song always remind me that God is within,and He is working,a shout to this chior Hallelujah 🎉🎉🙏
This is one of my favorite piece ever
Love from Zimbabwe
What a wonderful sound. I see 'every color of the rainbow' united in creating beauty and bringing peace. Thank you choir. You have enriched my soul today.
Beauty/Discipline/Commitment/Pride. They are truly the BEST.
You can't get any closer to heaven than this.
Holy cow that'd bring a tear to a glass eye. Just spectacular. Cheers from Australia!
(Also, just quietly, it's lovely to see members of the choir posting comments on these videos)
God bless Mr van der Merwe... You are the best sir👌
This Choir is indeed a Gem among all the choirs world over.
I have no words, but perfection. This is a director that has nothing but the highest expectations for his choir, and they give nothing less than what he expects. Such a beautiful sound.
Have I died and gone to Heaven. Are these the Heavenly Hosts welcoming me home? How can I express my gratitude to you for making such beautiful, Heavenly music with only your voices? As I am also a choral singer, I understand the power your collective voices hold. Never stop singing 😢
voices
THE HEAVENS OPEN UP AT 2:17 😭❤
Are you singing in this performance, Lefa? I remember seeing your comments in "Suiderkruis" where you introduced yourself-- thank you for doing so! :) Are you still studying at Stellenbosch, or have you graduated/ moved on? Blessings from North Carolina, USA!
@@gregw9351 Hello Greg! Yes, I am still studying at Stellenbosch and was singing in this performance as well, thank you for the well wishes! Blessings to you too
Such a blessing to have sung this piece with you USK! ♥️ I will surely miss it!! This piece took my breath away each time we sang it! ♥️
This must be the new generation, they nailed it. The best choir i ever had.
I promised myself not to cry before listening to the song, but half way the song I could not hold myself any longer.🙏
The great South Africa.🥰🥰🥰
Humanity is undeserving of such beauty... but there it is. God bless you and your country.
There 's something absolutely magic about this choir ....
I always become teary when I listen to this choir. I don't know why I become so emotional. They are so good despite the challenges that come out of Stellenbosch University
Proudly Maties Alumni. I attended every free Lunch concert you hosted in 2019. Angelic voices
Wau so schön. Ich kriege Hühnerhaut 🫶🏻😎 Hoffe ihr kommt mal in die Schweiz für ein Konzert 🤪😉
I love the piece! And am glad I am the first to view, like and comment❤
I sang in choirs from grade school through college. The SUC not only sings music; they are music. Keep singing, PLEASE!
Wow!! Goosebumps 🥹🥹
While we go into uni with hopes to graduate and go back into society to make meaningful contributions, I think that one of the worst days for a SUC chorister is the day they graduate🤧
Aah man 😭😭😭😭😭💯💯💯💯💯💯, such harmonic voices 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌,
Thank you for re-recording South Africa’s greatest and most moving choral masterpiece, and in this new arrangement. Every time you sing it you honor South Africa’s indigenous people. That is moving too.
Your harmonies are sublime. Please, do carry all you’ve learned making such harmony out into our disharmonious world. I’m listening with an uplifted and hope filled heart in San Diego, California.
The beauty & power of embracing diversity...my people are resilient and will survive this dark period 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
No other group of people that I know of, shows the strength and beauty of human diversity as well as you do! Thank you very much!
Immediately yes.
This rearrangement 🙌🙌🕯️
I really love it
This choir makes me cry everytime I listen to them... I love and appreciate their passion for music... You can see it in their eyes and body language whenever they sing🙏🏽🙏🏽
we should have a SCU and KENYATTA UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHOIR concert, pure bliss I tell you
So beautiful. Peace on Earth.
First heard the song while watching the funeral of Hannah Cornelius..Couldnt hold the tears
My all time favourite by them. This version holds its own too. Andre is a genius 🤯
😯🤭😥. That’s me after putting on the headphones. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
Love love love this piece to bits!
And I love love love the family I got to sing it with, even more ❤️
(Sung in Xhosa (a traditional hymn))
Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (You took Your own son)
Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us)
(Repeat)
Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God)
Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail])
(Repeat)
Oh Baba!, Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh Father, Jehovah!)
Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing]) (Repeat)
(From the top)
Thanks
Amen 🙏❤️. Thank you 😊
Thank you for posting both the Xhosa and the translation! Another piece you've performed that I can't stop listening to! Blessings! :)
Only, this is IsiZulu not IsiXhosa as Indodana in IsiXhosa is unyana, UNkulunkulu is uThixo, umntwana is umtana, ubaba is bawo/Tata.
This right here is what I call beauty. Absolutely amazing. ❤️
I just fell in love with you guys
You can easily see how proud this choir director is of his singers...beautiful!
I truely believe this is what Heaven sounds like. Just breathtaking ❤
You are definitely world class. Greetings from Vienna, Austria.
The best version of Indodana I have ever heard of🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳
Surely this is what heaven sounds like 🥺😭❤️
I was in choir during high school and this will always be my favorite piece we ever performed. It was so hard to sing this without crying and until this day I sob listening to it. Thank you Jesus, God is good 🤍 This choir did so well
I am loving this remix version
Only SUC can take something beautiful and make it breathtaking. 🥰🥰🥰
Eu Vivi Para Ouvir Isto,Que é a Coisa Mais Linda de se Ouvir com este Coral e Regência de Excelência.Obrigado Meu Bom Deus por essa Oportunidade!!!
The change in time signature from the original arrangement is something that I would never have thought of, and it is so brilliant!!! Such a blessing to witness this era of SUC.
Thanks Stelle Uni Choir for another song from the angels. After a day of bad news my heart became lighter and peace descended for a few minutes. 👌
I am literally crying 😭😭😭 this is too beautiful 😭
Hermoso !!!! Me encanta que compartan su trabajo; es inspiración para mi; participo de un coro !!! Sus voces suenan a cielo y viento , a mar y olas, montaña y brisa acariciando las hojas !!!! No cabe duda: son pura inspiración. Gracias
Watching from Nigeria..... This Choir is a beauty to listen to. Perfect arrangement, sublime voice, incredible harmony.
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You guys just gave us a glimpse of what singing in heaven looks like.
I sang this in choir in highschool around 10-12 years ago, it is the most emotional and ethereal song we ever sang. This choir’s performance reminds me of how we sounded when we performed this piece.. it’s beautifully done by this choir. Bravo 💙
The director’s smile at the end lights up The World ❤
Having dark day. I turn to this choir every time. They grab me by the boot straps and lift me. Thank you!!!
Closest thing to a heavenly choir that we have on Earth.
oh havenly father mndali weZulu nomhlaba angikukhonzingani as u keep reviling ur presence in my life
I’m doing my Masters at Stellenbosch University may God help me so that it comes to pass and I join this big big melodious Choir