Indodana - Stellenbosch University Choir
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 พ.ย. 2022
- Indodana - Arranged: Ralf Schmitt / Adapted: André van der Merwe
Traditional isiXhosa Easter Hymn
Stellenbosch University Choir
Conducted by André van der Merwe
Choir Manager: Corné Venter: sing@sun.ac.za - เพลง
Who's here in 2024,come let's indulge...oh what a beautiful touchy song..well done Stellenbosch choir..❤
They never disappoint.
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
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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
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
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.
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
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.
From Kenya 🇰🇪 with Love. It was the SUC that made me choose to study at Stellies. Proud alumni
This is what Mandela was talking about. This is what South Africa should represent. Unity and excellence.
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❤️
“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 🙏🏽 ❤
The song is a lamentation about Christ's crucifixion.
Translation below...
Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (For You took Your Son)
Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us +[ expression go grief /wailing])
(Repeat)
Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God)
Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail])
(Repeat)
Oh Baba!, (Uphakeme) Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh Father (You are exalted), Father Jehovah!)
Siyabulela Baba x 2, naphakade bo (we are grateful Father, eternally so)
Shwele Baba helele bo (Forgive us Father + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail]))
Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing])
May God bless you for the translation
For my father that passed on .MAY YOU ALWAYS BE THE VOICE in my life .
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 💙
There is absolutely no friction between the different voices. the whole things just glides smoothly. Absolutely a master piece!!!
We worked so hard this year SUC I'm so proud of everyone thanks for all the memories. Miss my Bass 1s already!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
It was a long day at work, I am tired and sore. This is the balm that I needed. Beautiful, sublime, gentle and powerful.
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!
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
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 ❤
the song that made us touch a little bit of heaven each time❤️
One day I will sing with this choir! I am speaking it into existence!
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🙏🏽🙏🏽
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.
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...😊😊
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)
This is by far the best varsity choir in the country if not the world, they’re absolutely amazing
I sang in choirs from grade school through college. The SUC not only sings music; they are music. Keep singing, PLEASE!
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! ♥️
Arrangement, sensational. Performance, Ethereal. Mind, Blown.🫂✨️
Hotel, Trivago.
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.
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!
My all time favourite by them. This version holds its own too. Andre is a genius 🤯
This must be my favorite piece of music ever. A person needs to keep this handy whenever they need inner peace and calm. I could have this on repeat all day. I had cold shivers and goosebumps listening to this. Thank you Stellies. Keep them coming. za♥
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
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.
My Afrikaans teacher played this for us I will forever be greatful☺️
I promised myself not to cry before listening to the song, but half way the song I could not hold myself any longer.🙏
André van der Merwe and Stellenbosch Universitiy Choir: Thank you so much for this heavenly music! All the empty chairs in many of your videos are a testimony to how much the world needs you and your work! Warm greetings, and much love, and much respect from Hanover, Germany.
About a year ago I found you on youtube and since then I cannot stop listening to your beautiful songs and perfect singing. Thank you so much, it has made my life so much richer!
Wau so schön. Ich kriege Hühnerhaut 🫶🏻😎 Hoffe ihr kommt mal in die Schweiz für ein Konzert 🤪😉
Humanity is undeserving of such beauty... but there it is. God bless you and your country.
das ist genial. Danke, lieber Andre van der Merwe, für Ihrer UNGLAUBLICHER Arbeit! I wonder how can you reach such a sound? I am myself singer and choir conductor ... und mein Traum wäre ein mal die Probe von diesen fantastischen Chor mit zu erleben.... Danke!!!!
I remember singing this in HS. I miss chorus class
The great South Africa.🥰🥰🥰
This Choir is indeed a Gem among all the choirs world over.
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.
Proudly Maties Alumni. I attended every free Lunch concert you hosted in 2019. Angelic voices
Thank you Mr Van der Merwe, thank you Stellenbosch university choir, I'm crying my eyes out, this is so beautiful 😭😭
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.
Love love love this piece to bits!
And I love love love the family I got to sing it with, even more ❤️
Definitely my favourite piece ever to perform 😭🫶🏼 USK you have my heart ❤
Geez. This is just heavenly. Pulls at my heart every time. I love the small changes between this one and the first time. He takes more time in certain phrases. There are added parts. As a current Choir Director, directing this choir would be a DREAM!!! ❤❤❤
I love the piece! And am glad I am the first to view, like and comment❤
As a STEM major, I’ve never understood the appeal to choir music. But this group opened my eyes to a whole new world of artistry that I’ve never thought possible. Magical 🙏🏻
I actually thought it was going to be the same arrangement I was used to from 2015. Alas!!! It's a different, equally beautiful arrangement performed in such a beautiful and breath taking manner
Incredible!! Would love to see the score of this particular arrangement soon! It would be a sellout!
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. 👌
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
You are definitely world class. Greetings from Vienna, Austria.
This right here is what I call beauty. Absolutely amazing. ❤️
I truely believe this is what Heaven sounds like. Just breathtaking ❤
Aah man 😭😭😭😭😭💯💯💯💯💯💯, such harmonic voices 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌,
God bless Mr van der Merwe... You are the best sir👌
I love both versions of Indodana by the choir, but the earlier version the alto backing up the soprano solo throughout, really got me in the feels love love love
You can't get any closer to heaven than this.
The beauty & power of embracing diversity...my people are resilient and will survive this dark period 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
From 2015 I've been the great fan for this beautiful and absolutely the best choir ever in the world ❤️♥️🤍
😯🤭😥. That’s me after putting on the headphones. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
Choir music is not something I often listen to, but when I see there is a new video with either Stellenbosch University Choir or the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, I just have to listen to it! And this was so beautiful and soothing.
Greetings and thanks from Norway
This is one of my favorite piece ever
Love from Zimbabwe
Every few years the timbre of the choir changes. This song is ever new and enchanting.
This must be the new generation, they nailed it. The best choir i ever had.
We (Amemuso) did this some years ago. There's something this song does to one. Give you, a moment of reflection about the good things and the worse things you've encountered in life.. And the fact that you (is) still moving.. Makes you smile and be thankful to God for always giving you a second chance to be a better version of your last era.
I am loving this remix version
this is the best version of this wonderful piece. Well done Andre, well done Stellenbosch university choir. The tenor, and base well balanced.
I am literally crying 😭😭😭 this is too beautiful 😭
Dear André: Heard this last time from u in Riga during the World Choir Games. Always impressing. This is obviously a slightly different arrangement. With these little extra interjections: Wonderful.
A symphony of voices...This is the best version of this song to date...
Perfection!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
The goosebumps I get everytime I listen to this song please🫂❤️🔥
Only SUC can take something beautiful and make it breathtaking. 🥰🥰🥰
Beauty/Discipline/Commitment/Pride. They are truly the BEST.
I love everything about this choir on this song, this will always be my favourite song of all the time,everytime I play this track I feel this other thing running through my body and is the best feeling ever😪🥰
Mesmerisingly beautiful, and they make it look so effortless. Such great discipline and outstandingly talented arranging and adaptation. Love that the choir members comment on here and show their absolute joy at belonging to this wonderful choir.
Wow! Such an incredibly pure, balanced and clear-tone blend and sound. So other-worldly! Excellent!! Director sure knows how to pick the vocalists for his choir! Not one bit of muddiness in this entire piece. Bravo.
Just shared a tear😢🥺 this kind of music really touches my soul... thank you Stellenbosch 💯🙌
Indodana is the song that got me into choirs and I remember listing to the suc one before and that made me love suc and the fact that you sang it again but with an added twist makes me so happy. You guys are amazing
I bet this is every choir students dream
The best version of Indodana I have ever heard of🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳
NO WORDS 💯🇿🇦🙏.
First heard the song while watching the funeral of Hannah Cornelius..Couldnt hold the tears
we should have a SCU and KENYATTA UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHOIR concert, pure bliss I tell you
They say man don't cry but i jst did, you gus reminde me at primary, where we use to sing choir
You can easily see how proud this choir director is of his singers...beautiful!
Been waiting for the release of this song😭😭❤️❤️Love the arrangement