Can you imagine Kate or Tiffany slaying on "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", and all of them having so much fun with "So Long, Farewell" and "The Lonely Goatherd"? Maybe an EJ/Ashley pairing for "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", and what they could do with "Do, Re, Mi" and the title track...
I am lost for words when I hear Voctave. This is true harmony that takes one’s breath away. My ears are happy and my heart is so grateful for each gifted member of the magical gift that is Voctave. ❤️👏👏👏👏
America at its finest. Humanity at its finest. The soaring spirit of our soul, at its finest. What's left to achieve, in terms of the dignity and joy of living? P.S. Cheers from Canada!
For those of you who didn't know, Voctave released this song as part of their Snow album in 2017, but only now released a video for it. Jamey Ray (the arranger for the group) has said in interview that it is sad that so many people only know their music from TH-cam because they have songs that people have asked for on their albums that a lot of their fans don't seem to know about. They have 5 albums out now.
‘Once upon a December’ really makes me want an album of “full version” Disney songs. Go the distance, make a man out of you, beauty and the beast, part of your world, journey to the past, so this is love, The gospel truth 1-2-3/zero to hero, You’re welcome, etc. 🥰😍😍😍
The people who worked on Anastasia were part of Disney then left to make their own movies as they didn't like the boss at the time. That's why it screams disney when you watch it.
I closed my eyes while listening to Once Upon a December, and felt as though I was floating. What an absolutely beautiful rendition of this song, superb. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and craft with us!
Wow. I just came across this group of Angels. Absolutely beautiful. You make my heart happy. May God continue to bless you and allow you to bring more joy and happiness into this world. We need it. Absolutely beautiful. ❤
00:00 - Christmas Waltz (Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne for Frank Sinatra, later covered by Carpenters) 01:18 - My Favorite Things (The Sound of Music, Rodgers and Hammerstein) 02:53 - Once Upon a December (Anastasia, Stephen Flaherty)
"Christmas Waltz" is not a Carpenters original, although they have what might be the best-known (and best performed) version of the song. It was written in the 1950s (originally for Frank Sinatra), and has been covered by many other artists.
@@Rosannasfriend Absolutely! I wasn't sure what time to include, so just went with when it fully started rather than the interleaving bits. Well noted though!
Why do I feel like I've been waiting my whole life to hear those arrangements of "My favourite things" and "once upon a December"? 😍 Thank you all and Merry Christmas!
You know what? people might not be "blown away" by this song and I kind of understand them because they mainly wait for the super big and long non-human notes of sopranos or tenors but THIS EFFING ARRANGEMENT is full of life, a roller coaster of emotions brought to existence by the dinamics of the piece itself and the OUAD soloist made my heart melt... If I had to chose the words to describe this one, I would say phantasmagorical , enchanting and bewitching. Also ME ENCANTÓ!!! ME ENCANTÓ!!! Y no importa si no tienen la misma cantidad de views que los demás videos, este es un trabajo excelentemente ejecutado... Excuse my english ahaha Greetings from Venezuela!!!!!
What the heck???????? I was absolutely blow away away by this. Blown out of this world and into orbit. This is one of their very very best works and I've heard them all.
ONE WEEK! And it will be my utmost pleasure to see you all perform live in Scottsdale, AZ! Masterful, Wonderful, thank you!!!!! Ashley melts my heart every time she sings. ❤️
James Ray and Voctave nailed the "once upon a december" the lyrics are happily magical but the music supposed to sound sad to reflect Anastasia's loss so the combination is hauntingly beautiful added with the tutti vocals and enchantingly fortissimo harmonies. Magnificat!
To the commenter who didn't care for, "the tall woman" who was "overacting"... That's what musicians often do when they're thoroughly enjoying their craft. It's not acting. It's FEELING. If anything, I think it enhances a group's performance when its members are really into their music. And to the person who thinks there had to be some post-processing of the soundtrack because they sound too good... Nope, they're all natural, and THAT GOOD!
I love watching her! You can tell how much she enjoys what she’s doing. As a musician myself, it makes me happy to see other musicians enjoying beautiful music!
No it's not really 'dancing', it's more so like the singing version of swinging your arms while you walk. It just feels right in the moment. Kind of helps you keep time.
Based on the fact that I can't stop listening to it ... this may just be my new favourite! Look, I love listening to Pentatonix and Homefree etc etc ... but Voctave bring me to tears every single time. It's quite exhausting ... in a good way. This is really a freaking masterpiece!
I 💘 you, Voctave! You Aced Once Upon A December. You captured how that song is haunting and beautiful. I would have never expected you to reach into the lexicon for that song but you did. Did you ever. Bam! You laid it down.😇
I would absolutely die if there was a sound of music medley! That is my favorite movie of all time along with Hello Dolly and to hear one of those or even if I dream and hear both of them I would just be grin to grin the entire time lol
I cried when Once upon a December came up. I think I misread the title cause i clicked it so fast but I didn't expect it and sang along in my head. I absolutely loved it. Can you do Journey to the Past next?
2:02 That major chord!! It's like a hug from your favorite person! This is such an amazing medley!! Perfect arrangement as always, and as always, absolutely perfect execution!
OK, I heard them this past Saturday, 12/21. They were BEYOND amazing. All the quality and richness of their voices was there, just like I expected. And funny? Kurt (one of the basses) did a shtick during, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch", which was hysterical. He was apparently ad-libbing parts of it because he had several members of the group doubled over laughing. After the last song the audience gave them not only a standing ovation, but people were whistling, cheering, shouting accolades and clapping vigorously, and it all didn't die down until they were well off the stage. Now I only want to know when they're coming back!
Once Upon a December is one of my favorite songs... Top 50 for sure LOL it's one of those that touches my soul with a gleeful shiver... You did it justice! Thank you for the share
I always love all of your renditions. You know, one song that i always imagine being sung by Voctave is Abba - Thank You For The Music. I'm very thankful by your music. You're the best voices. Ever.🙏🙏🙏
Another flawless arrangement from Jamey Ray, another flawless vocal performance from some of the best singers alive :-) I always make sure I buy everything they release since the are AWESOME and well deserve the support, so I've been enjoying this ever since I bought the 'Snow' album. It's so nice to have the video now though, so thanks for posting this!
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The Anastasia part was MAGICAL!
Lots of moments where chills run down the spine :-)
IKR! 😌
Second this!! 😍
@@joebegly733 i got chills too. One of my favorite songs
Rewatched Anastasia recently just for this song - fantastic cover, definitely magical!
Thank you so much. I've never heard such beautiful a capella music before.
Voctave January-November: Slay
Voctave December: Sleigh
good 1 mate
Their arrangements have always been good, but this was ANOTHER LEVEL! MY GOD I would love to be in this group! 🎉❤
Yes, I'm bragging here. I just got my ticket to see Voctave live in Dayton this year 2023. Can't wait!!!
WAIT A DARN MINUTE!😱 Vocative should REALLY do some songs from ‘The Prince Egypt’! They’d absolutely do AMAZING!!!!!😍🤩😍
😆Deliver Us those Vocals
That's what I've been saying!!
Yes yes yes I’ve been saying this for YEARS!!!!! PoE was a MASTERPIECE!!
Yeeeees
Omg yes pleaseeeee
Oh please, I NEED a Sound of Music Voctave medley!!!!!
Can you imagine Kate or Tiffany slaying on "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", and all of them having so much fun with "So Long, Farewell" and "The Lonely Goatherd"? Maybe an EJ/Ashley pairing for "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", and what they could do with "Do, Re, Mi" and the title track...
Also one of the men singing Edelwiess, I would love it😁
Their new album has 'climb every mountain' on it.
@@UserHorologium I NEED THISSSSS
Voctave, YOU ARE GRAMMY AWARD WORTHY!
Please make Once Upon a December a separate song.I love the song
Absolutely agree
Beautiful harmonies!! You can't have Christmas without Voctave!
I am lost for words when I hear Voctave. This is true harmony that takes one’s breath away.
My ears are happy and my heart is so grateful for each gifted member of the magical gift that is Voctave. ❤️👏👏👏👏
America at its finest. Humanity at its finest. The soaring spirit of our soul, at its finest. What's left to achieve, in terms of the dignity and joy of living? P.S. Cheers from Canada!
The tenors and basses need more recognition!
These harmonies are like salve for my soul
For those of you who didn't know, Voctave released this song as part of their Snow album in 2017, but only now released a video for it. Jamey Ray (the arranger for the group) has said in interview that it is sad that so many people only know their music from TH-cam because they have songs that people have asked for on their albums that a lot of their fans don't seem to know about. They have 5 albums out now.
Yea, you cheapskates!!
‘Once upon a December’ really makes me want an album of “full version” Disney songs. Go the distance, make a man out of you, beauty and the beast, part of your world, journey to the past, so this is love, The gospel truth 1-2-3/zero to hero, You’re welcome, etc. 🥰😍😍😍
Once Upon A December isn't a Disney song. It's from Anastasia. Not a Disney film.
Scott Miles I believe it’s universal’s but Disney bought the rights to Anastasia which is now considered Disney.
The people who worked on Anastasia were part of Disney then left to make their own movies as they didn't like the boss at the time. That's why it screams disney when you watch it.
Everyone in this group is so gorgeous, it's ridiculous
And second year in a row Voctave jumpstarts my Christmas mood.
so true
Finally this mixture showcases tje men's parts. Love hearing that Bass!! 💕
I love this Christmas waltz
It’s that time of year again to come listen to the Christmas Waltz and cry at the “Once Upon a December” section!
Not me watching this for the 100th time! Ashley’s voice wrecks me every time!!🥰😍
I closed my eyes while listening to Once Upon a December, and felt as though I was floating. What an absolutely beautiful rendition of this song, superb. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and craft with us!
Wow. I just came across this group of Angels. Absolutely beautiful. You make my heart happy. May God continue to bless you and allow you to bring more joy and happiness into this world. We need it. Absolutely beautiful. ❤
Anastasia is one of the most under rates princesses of all Disney. Voctive did her song justice. I love you all!
Maybe because Anastasia was produced by Fox Animation Studios. But now that Disney owns Fox, I guess she can technically be a Disney princess :)
@@melitaoeij5142 yeah, you're right.
Awestruck...I shall be playing this often this Christmastime.
This is what I call the million dollar vocal group, amazing, I am speechless!! WOW!!
Jesus Christ Ashley you nailed it as always!!!!!
The high note that punctuates "bee stings" gives me goosebumps.
The best accapella group ever! No one compares!
00:00 - Christmas Waltz (Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne for Frank Sinatra, later covered by Carpenters)
01:18 - My Favorite Things (The Sound of Music, Rodgers and Hammerstein)
02:53 - Once Upon a December (Anastasia, Stephen Flaherty)
You actually hear the beginnings of "my favourite things" at 1:10. They kind of interweave it with the Christmas waltz.
The same interview leaving happens between "my favourite things" and "once upon a December" at about 2:40.
"Christmas Waltz" is not a Carpenters original, although they have what might be the best-known (and best performed) version of the song. It was written in the 1950s (originally for Frank Sinatra), and has been covered by many other artists.
@@Rosannasfriend Absolutely! I wasn't sure what time to include, so just went with when it fully started rather than the interleaving bits. Well noted though!
@@UserHorologium Thanks - I had no idea! Should've checked that... :-)
Everything this group touches is gold...
The choir part of Once upon A December
Love you much, Voctave! You're incredible❤
Here to remember what I am looking forward in 2020.
Voctave is the best acappella group period!!! They should do a Christmas concert and announce the place time and dates.
I am glad Once Upon a December gets the respect it deserves! Well done!
Oh, THANK YOU for including Once Upon A December!!! I'll forgive My Favorite Things for that!!
Why do I feel like I've been waiting my whole life to hear those arrangements of "My favourite things" and "once upon a December"? 😍
Thank you all and Merry Christmas!
You put it very well. Words can't even describe how good they are.
The most talented vocal harmony group ever assembled 🇬🇺
You know what? people might not be "blown away" by this song and I kind of understand them because they mainly wait for the super big and long non-human notes of sopranos or tenors but THIS EFFING ARRANGEMENT is full of life, a roller coaster of emotions brought to existence by the dinamics of the piece itself and the OUAD soloist made my heart melt... If I had to chose the words to describe this one, I would say phantasmagorical
, enchanting and bewitching. Also
ME ENCANTÓ!!! ME ENCANTÓ!!! Y no importa si no tienen la misma cantidad de views que los demás videos, este es un trabajo excelentemente ejecutado... Excuse my english ahaha Greetings from Venezuela!!!!!
What the heck???????? I was absolutely blow away away by this. Blown out of this world and into orbit. This is one of their very very best works and I've heard them all.
Wow! You mesmerize me! How beautiful!!!
Wow. The thumbs down people are idiots! This group is simply stunning.
ONE WEEK! And it will be my utmost pleasure to see you all perform live in Scottsdale, AZ! Masterful, Wonderful, thank you!!!!! Ashley melts my heart every time she sings. ❤️
The Christmas Waltz is outstanding!
James Ray and Voctave nailed the "once upon a december" the lyrics are happily magical but the music supposed to sound sad to reflect Anastasia's loss so the combination is hauntingly beautiful added with the tutti vocals and enchantingly fortissimo harmonies. Magnificat!
I run out of fitting words to express how much I love Voctave. Each singer, every song and arrangement, and the harmony. God bless you all 🎶👍
I definitely need to watch Anastasia now. 😁 Merry Christmas, Voctave. 🎅🎄
Ashley holy cow mama you rocked that dress and that song! Absolutely extraordinary!
To the commenter who didn't care for, "the tall woman" who was "overacting"... That's what musicians often do when they're thoroughly enjoying their craft. It's not acting. It's FEELING. If anything, I think it enhances a group's performance when its members are really into their music. And to the person who thinks there had to be some post-processing of the soundtrack because they sound too good... Nope, they're all natural, and THAT GOOD!
I enjoyed her.
Tiffany is LIFE!! She just can't help it..she feels the music with every bone in her body and has to express it!!
I love watching her! You can tell how much she enjoys what she’s doing. As a musician myself, it makes me happy to see other musicians enjoying beautiful music!
@@KcLee1990 exactly!! She just exudes love for music!!
No it's not really 'dancing', it's more so like the singing version of swinging your arms while you walk. It just feels right in the moment. Kind of helps you keep time.
Voctave will be in Lakeland Florida on January 18, 2020
I would LOVE a music man medley 😭😭 I’m in February listening to Christmas music and I am not ashamed.
My childhood memory comes back when i hear once upon a December ❤️
Wow!!!!!!
The Once Upon a December part gave me chills. I haven't heard this in two years, and I think it's even better!
Chrystal flexing with that dress :P
One of my Voctave favorites! My daughter and I always sing Once Upon a December at the top of our lungs when this song plays.
Wow you all look SO good, especially Ashley!
Based on the fact that I can't stop listening to it ... this may just be my new favourite! Look, I love listening to Pentatonix and Homefree etc etc ... but Voctave bring me to tears every single time. It's quite exhausting ... in a good way. This is really a freaking masterpiece!
I 💘 you, Voctave! You Aced Once Upon A December. You captured how that song is haunting and beautiful. I would have never expected you to reach into the lexicon for that song but you did. Did you ever. Bam! You laid it down.😇
I can't help but think of OTMAA 💙💜💛🩷🤍with Once Upon a December 💔🕊
好きな曲の詰め合わせ！
幸せすぎます！！
The whole piece was amazing as usual, but wow... chills throughout my entire body for the whole of Once Upon a December
Again I have no words. Simply the best. What I don't get is why there isn't over a million subscribers already.
I usually don't like Christmas in general... But every year this Choir makes me feel goose bumps and Christmas Spirit.
Let's just take a moment to appreciate the sound engineer. Dang! On this one in particular is so good with the balance.
I would absolutely die if there was a sound of music medley! That is my favorite movie of all time along with Hello Dolly and to hear one of those or even if I dream and hear both of them I would just be grin to grin the entire time lol
I like to watch the faces of the singers - its so entertaining to me :-) wishes and hugs from Vienna/Austria.....
Just left the Segerstrom, the performance was amazing and every standing ovation was well deserved.
The arrangement from 3:14 - 3:36 was insanely good! Couldn’t stop listening to that part alone. 🙌🏾😫
Came here for ''Once upon a December'', and I was not disappointed! absolutely stunning, Voctave you have done it again
Boy do you put out good harmony sound.... Thank you for your work.
voctave sounded equally if not more amazing in person
I got real chills as soon as once upon a December started
I cried when Once upon a December came up. I think I misread the title cause i clicked it so fast but I didn't expect it and sang along in my head. I absolutely loved it. Can you do Journey to the Past next?
Oh my! What a hauntingly, beautiful journey for my ears and heart. All the tonal layers were so delicious. What a stunning mash up. Well done Voctave!
2:02 That major chord!! It's like a hug from your favorite person! This is such an amazing medley!! Perfect arrangement as always, and as always, absolutely perfect execution!
Hello from Canada. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO! You are a gift to the human spirit, today and at any time. Bless you....
This is sooooo gooooood i'm crying 😭
Omg the anastasia part 😍😍😍😍😍
OK, I heard them this past Saturday, 12/21. They were BEYOND amazing. All the quality and richness of their voices was there, just like I expected. And funny? Kurt (one of the basses) did a shtick during, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch", which was hysterical. He was apparently ad-libbing parts of it because he had several members of the group doubled over laughing. After the last song the audience gave them not only a standing ovation, but people were whistling, cheering, shouting accolades and clapping vigorously, and it all didn't die down until they were well off the stage. Now I only want to know when they're coming back!
I love ’Once upon a December’. Good choice. :)
I feel shivers and heat at the same time whenever I watch a new Voctave video. What an eargasmic thrill!
Please sing "Into the unknown" or "Show yourself" from Frozen 2 next.😍
Ps. I love "Anastasia"😍😍😍
Yes Into the Unknown please!!!!
You guys would ROCK into the unknown.....
Yesss and I feel like I would get major chills if they did a version on Kristens "The Next Right Thing"
I could almost hear E.J. posting a nasty high note on "Into The Unknown", accompanied by Kate one octave higher!
THEY DELIVERED!!
I remember seeing someone suggesting this in the comments of a previous video. Thank you, you rock! Voctave, you are all amazing.
You bring joy when you just open... your mouth :) such talented singers. It is just an honour to listen! Thank you for sharing!
I'm in love❤
Merry Christmas to everyone🎄
And they never fail to impress me.... Love them dearly❤❤❤
You guys really "sleighed" that composition! Fantastic!
I love this so much, I always love hearing once upon a December
I am so happy they did Once Upon a December!!
Thank you VOCTAVE for this Christmas gift! And MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you. GOD's loving favor be doubly given to the group for Year 2020!
Once Upon a December is one of my favorite songs... Top 50 for sure LOL it's one of those that touches my soul with a gleeful shiver... You did it justice! Thank you for the share
I always love all of your renditions. You know, one song that i always imagine being sung by Voctave is Abba - Thank You For The Music.
I'm very thankful by your music. You're the best voices. Ever.🙏🙏🙏
They all look beautiful and sing amazing
INSANE! My heart is bursting!
This is perfection in every way possible .
I want to learn these kinds of harmony 😭❤ Its just... sounds so.. perfect!
Another flawless arrangement from Jamey Ray, another flawless vocal performance from some of the best singers alive :-) I always make sure I buy everything they release since the are AWESOME and well deserve the support, so I've been enjoying this ever since I bought the 'Snow' album. It's so nice to have the video now though, so thanks for posting this!
Once Upon A December was the perfect choice. Bravo. I'll listen to this countless of times.