The Stellenbosch University Choir is a national treasure! Thank you for sharing your gift of song and the joy it brings to the rest of the world. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika! Love and best wishes from Canada.
Once again you vindicate Interkultur's ranking. It saddens me that more of the world doesn't know the ethereal beauty you make together. The world should also experience all of the ways you reach into South Africa's rich indigenous heritages to create that beauty. This arrangement is briliant not just in your usual musical ways, but also lyrically as well with the stunning inclusion of traditional lyrics of comfort into a song about fear, and South Africa knows about fear deep in its soul. You remind me of the words of the great music sage Oliver Mtukudzi who said this about African music: "The more painful the story a song tells, the more beautiful we must make the music". I really don't know how you do it. It is beyond stunning. Thank you for such a beautiful message of comfort.
@@venty1 Thank you Stephen. I never miss a new release from the SU Choir. And they never fail us. How they achieve such perfect harmonies with such beautiful precision and powerful expression is simply astonishing.
@@richardlogan1021 Indeed they never fail us. I have been following them for years now and how many new faces you see in the choir the quality of the performance never suffers. Stellenbosch University must have a conveyor belt of choral excellence. The one constant is Andre. I think I must challenge him to make me sound like an angel. I think that he could accomplish the impossible.
@@venty1 The SU choir and Andre have built a culture of excellence that continues to be passed on year by year. They have done this at maybe the highest level I have ever seen in any organization. B
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🤧
As a former opera singer , now facilitator and teacher, I am SO entranced by this choir. This , for me, is what all singing is about: authenticity, free breath and movement, great technique, and the 'wow' factor which makes my spine tingle. This is fantastically special work!
Yep when l Said Rainbow 🌈 Nation that's what's l Mean we've Got each other's Back only Political leaders who disagree but we have each other's once Again Stellenbosch will never leave or Compromise African and International Combine Flow pick up My Choir Represents Rainbow 🌈 Nation .
Even though I had to eventually leave this wonderful choir, you will always be my family. Hearing you will always warm my heart, touch my soul, and brighten my life. Again, an absolutely amazing rendition of an age old masterpiece. USK will forever be amazing.
U r blessed to have been a part of this movement if I may call it. If I could turn back time I would definitely have studied @ Stellenbosch. God bless our nation.
@@Patches2212 We're grateful for your contribution towards the recording and preservation of our cultural heritage and all that connects us as SAns.This is the greatest university choir in the world 🇿🇦🔥.
It is amazing to hear this group (all it's members through the years) sing! Such a diverse and amazing group of talented individuals coming together as one! I am curious... what are the collars/necklaces (whatevers? haha) represent that the ladies wear?
This is a very important song that I found in South Africa About at the end of apartheid It's especially important in the world that we live in today, it's a song about peace A song about change And a song about hope I knew a man who lived in fear It was huge, it was angry, it was drawing near Behind his house, a secret place Was the shadow of a demon he could never face He built a wall of steel and flame And men with guns to keep it tame And standing back, he made it plain That the nightmare would never, ever rise again But the fear and the fire and the guns remain (come on) It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow He tells the world that it's sleeping But as the night came 'round I heard its lonely sound It wasn't roaring, it was weeping It wasn't roaring, it was weeping And then one day, the neighbors came They were curious to know about the smoke and flame They stood around, outside the wall But of course, there was nothing to be heard at all "My friends", he said "We've reached our goal The threat is under firm control As long as peace and order reign I'll be damned if I can see no reason to explain Why the fear and the fire and the guns remain" It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow He tells the world that it's sleeping, oh But as the night came 'round I heard its lonely sound It wasn't roaring, it was weeping It wasn't roaring, it was weeping Say ah, say ah (come on) Say ah, ah, ah Say ah, say ah, say ah, ahh Ma, ma, ma, say ah Ma, ma, ma, say ah Ma, ma, ma, say ah Ma, ma, ma, say ah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah It doesn't matter now It's over anyhow It doesn't matter now It's over anyhow (Oh, come on!)
This music is extra ordinary. This choir and two others I have listened to represent the South Africa of tomorrow where everyone is united as one rainbow nation. If all could live by the messages these choirs send through music South Africa would go places. Beautiful music anytime !
The way my jaw dropped from 2:14 goodness me, if I ever end up in South Africa (and I really hope i do), I would love to meet these people. I dont think I've heard a choir that's come as close as Stellenbosch to sounding so heavenly
The control André has of his choir when the bass and tenor come in a bit strong at 0:25 and he immediately tones it down with a left hand gesture shows how much work they all put into this beautiful piece.
So sublime I am weeping. You’re voices are like those of angels and here on earth we have our own angels in this choir. André van der Merwe you are a genius
Who else is asking themselves: "Why isn't this astonishing choir not on Spotify or Tidal?!". I will do it and I mean it. As long as it means that wherever I go, the choir comes with me on the road of memories called life!
I really enjoy listening to this choir! I admire every member!!! I wish God protect each of you!!! Receive my hug! Thank you for the wonderful work you do!
fantastic..... thank you for this great songs and your performance. Greetings from the Swiss Mountain... Dominik Abgottspon (ancient Singer Choir of the University of Bern / Switzerland)
This is such a soothing song. How inspiring to not only hear the incorporation of beautiful indigenous music but also realize that after four generations past the codification of Apartheid (1948), the children of Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, and Dutch are joyfully singing together as one.
Wrapping the anti-apartheid song about fear, Weeping, inside comforting legendary traditional South African lyrics and music is beyond brilliant. That structure itself communicates a most powerful message of hope. That just by itself puts this piece in its own very special category. And when you add the fact that this arrangement and performance are A+ on every dimension ..... well, we need adjectives that haven't been invented yet in English -- although I do think that South Africa's indigenous languages do have some expressions that could apply.
Nieuwe gezichten, wat mooi weer! Ooit nummer van Michaeel Kiwanuka interpreteren..zou echt zo ontzettend leuk vinden. Maar ja, kan niet op verzoek of aanvraag helaas. Veel liefde uit Rotterdam
Wonderful to see the future of South Africa! Different color faces and beautifully harmonious voices. I pray that's a good and true sign. They'll need that to deal with the water problems we share with them here in Los Angeles! God bless these kids!!
The interpretations of the Stellenboch University Choir are a source of life. Wonderful arrangements confirm the Baháí Faith's statement that music is the most potent of all arts, capable of touching the soul directly.
Pragtig . Meteens verras. Is dit helend of skeur dit my siel stukkend ? Wie kan weet waar die winterbessies blom Wie kan weet wat ek in my hart rondra Rond Dra .. Rondsleep .. ronder en al ronder
Magnificent...! WEEPING [anti apartheid song, 1985] I knew a man who lived in fear It was huge, it was angry, it was drawing near Behind his house, a secret place Was the shadow of a demon he could never face He built a wall of steel and flame And men with guns to keep it tame And standing back, he made it plain That the nightmare would never, ever rise again But the fear and the fire and the guns remain (come on) It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow He tells the world that it's sleeping But as the night came 'round I heard its lonely sound It wasn't roaring, it was weeping It wasn't roaring, it was weeping And then one day, the neighbors came They were curious to know about the smoke and flame They stood around, outside the wall But of course, there was nothing to be heard at all "My friends", he said "We've reached our goal The threat is under firm control As long as peace and order reign I'll be damned if I can see no reason to explain Why the fear and the fire and the guns remain" It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow He tells the world that it's sleeping, oh But as the night came 'round I heard its lonely sound It wasn't roaring, it was weeping It wasn't roaring, it was weeping Say ah, say ah (come on) Say ah, ah, ah Say ah, say ah, say ah, ahh Ma, ma, ma, say ah Ma, ma, ma, say ah Ma, ma, ma, say ah Ma, ma, ma, say ah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah It doesn't matter now It's over anyhow It doesn't matter now It's over anyhow (Oh, come on!) It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow He tells the world that it's sleeping But as the night came 'round I heard its only sound It wasn't roaring, it was weeping It wasn't roaring, it was weeping Say ah (come on), say ah Say ah, ah, ah Say ah, say ah (Say ah, ah, ah, say ah, say ah, say aah) ooh... Say ah, say ah Say ah, ah, ah
It is absolutely beautiful and I would like to hear and see more of it. I visited South Africa in August. I would like to return. This intercultural work offers so much hope. And this is what South Africa needs. I wish you and the students further on the joy and passion to continue this beautiful work. The indigenous parts are so important and warms the soul! Thank you for open it to the audience.
Just love this choir so much. I share a lot on Facebook and my overseas family in USA and Ireland have nothing but wonderful things to say! Your music uplifts my soul
It is the female drummer for me👌🏽
greating from Latvia!!!!!!!!!!!
Andre is a GOAT . Stellenbosch is the best choir in the world
Greetings from a suffering congoles 🇨🇩 this song gives us hope that tomorrow is better. Thank you
When the 'Nkosi sikelel' came in I burst into tears without warning. What a way so start a Wednesday morning! This choir is a godsend.
I understand completely. There is no choral experience anywhere that equals what the world’s greatest choir does.
Yea my sister on the cahone is feeling the vibe! I'll let y'all know how many times I could listen to this on loop
Are you guys for real?😭😭😭😭😭💯💯👌👌💥💥💥💥
The Stellenbosch University Choir is a national treasure! Thank you for sharing your gift of song and the joy it brings to the rest of the world. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika! Love and best wishes from Canada.
Once again you vindicate Interkultur's ranking. It saddens me that more of the world doesn't know the ethereal beauty you make together. The world should also experience all of the ways you reach into South Africa's rich indigenous heritages to create that beauty. This arrangement is briliant not just in your usual musical ways, but also lyrically as well with the stunning inclusion of traditional lyrics of comfort into a song about fear, and South Africa knows about fear deep in its soul. You remind me of the words of the great music sage Oliver Mtukudzi who said this about African music: "The more painful the story a song tells, the more beautiful we must make the music". I really don't know how you do it. It is beyond stunning. Thank you for such a beautiful message of comfort.
Glad to see you back Richard. You have been away from Stellies comments too long. Thought something had happened to you. zaza❤
@@venty1 Thank you Stephen. I never miss a new release from the SU Choir. And they never fail us. How they achieve such perfect harmonies with such beautiful precision and powerful expression is simply astonishing.
group precision with such great expression is astonishing.
@@richardlogan1021 Indeed they never fail us. I have been following them for years now and how many new faces you see in the choir the quality of the performance never suffers. Stellenbosch University must have a conveyor belt of choral excellence. The one constant is Andre. I think I must challenge him to make me sound like an angel. I think that he could accomplish the impossible.
@@venty1 The SU choir and Andre have built a culture of excellence that continues to be passed on year by year. They have done this at maybe the highest level I have ever seen in any organization. B
The drummers' smiles are as much as joy as the music itself ;-) Love it.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭im out of words
that is greate
Oh sthandwa sam lentombi ibetha drums 🪘
My favourite song 🫵🏽🫵🏽🔥
I remember the original song, during the days of apartheid and crying. Now to hear it sung with temperance and joy, it lifts my spirit while I weep.
❤️
The drum girl is my spirit person😍
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🤧
The singers change but it's always the same quality
As a former opera singer , now facilitator and teacher, I am SO entranced by this choir. This , for me, is what all singing is about: authenticity, free breath and movement, great technique, and the 'wow' factor which makes my spine tingle. This is fantastically special work!
You know it. And you said it.
The fact that they can get all of that expression with all of that stunning harmony and all of that precision is astounding.
Agree. Like you say, absolutely spine tingling! Brings me to tears and angelic!!
Realy very inspiring harmonizing so well God bless this wonderful choir
03:27 this moment!!! Dammit!
That smile at 2:44 ...
Wow
@2:38 it is so South African . I do not know when last I was touched by the melody of the song like this.
Maties vir ALTYD!!
The drummers were an absolute joy to watch
Yep when l Said Rainbow 🌈 Nation that's what's l Mean we've Got each other's Back only Political leaders who disagree but we have each other's once Again Stellenbosch will never leave or Compromise African and International Combine Flow pick up My Choir Represents Rainbow 🌈 Nation .
My favourite choir 😍❤️
Maestro … there are not enough accolades for you and your musical genius, working with this incredible choir. I salute you. Susan
Unbelievable how this choir just keeps getting better. Scary actually.
I wish you could tour in Australia & New Zealand ❤️
One of the most beautiful choirs I've ever heard: and all made up of black and white young adults. Just beautiful power here.
The SAA flight took me here……the song is just too good
Even though I had to eventually leave this wonderful choir, you will always be my family. Hearing you will always warm my heart, touch my soul, and brighten my life.
Again, an absolutely amazing rendition of an age old masterpiece. USK will forever be amazing.
U r blessed to have been a part of this movement if I may call it. If I could turn back time I would definitely have studied @ Stellenbosch. God bless our nation.
Why did you leave?
@@sonofsoweto finished my studies, starting working, and then the lockdowns happened, sadly
@@Patches2212 We're grateful for your contribution towards the recording and preservation of our cultural heritage and all that connects us as SAns.This is the greatest university choir in the world 🇿🇦🔥.
It is amazing to hear this group (all it's members through the years) sing! Such a diverse and amazing group of talented individuals coming together as one!
I am curious... what are the collars/necklaces (whatevers? haha) represent that the ladies wear?
Beautiful ans super well organised
ugh mooi!!!!!!
Burst into tears so so amazing...dream choir❤
Best choir in the world 💜
😢😢i need to be eMzantsi whenever I hear this choir! The homesickness is strong tonight! ❤
How can we get you to Perth to showcase your talents ! We would be honoured
Guys may the good Lord bless u i love u guys so much 😂😂😂😂wow big ups to Van de merwe
Total joy
happy tears, very happy tears
WOW!!!
The child would definitely stop weeping after listening to this 😍😍😍😍
Best choir ever. ❤️
Щирий привіт вам із співочої і квітучої України🇺🇦 Дякую за те, що зберігаєте для світу гармонію.
Slava Ukraini. The Cape Town Youth Choir dedicated one of their performances to you.
Slava Ukraini.. Hope you are still safe.. Praying for you and your family and your country.. South Africa greetings 🇿🇦
@@williemongo261 We sincerely thank you for your support, for the light you bring to this world! We hold on, we endure! 🇺🇦🙏
Please do Peace in Our Land (South Africa We Love You)
I stand in awe of this
This is beautiful.. love from Kenya 👏👏
Wow wow wow 🤩 🤩 🤩 Just love this world class choir. Must have listened to the song Die Donker (The Darkness) over 50 times! Wonderful 👌👌👌
I got goosebumps and let some milk overboil on the stove because I was enjoying this so much.
This is a very important song that I found in South Africa
About at the end of apartheid
It's especially important in the world that we live in today, it's a song about peace
A song about change
And a song about hope
I knew a man who lived in fear
It was huge, it was angry, it was drawing near
Behind his house, a secret place
Was the shadow of a demon he could never face
He built a wall of steel and flame
And men with guns to keep it tame
And standing back, he made it plain
That the nightmare would never, ever rise again
But the fear and the fire and the guns remain (come on)
It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow
He tells the world that it's sleeping
But as the night came 'round
I heard its lonely sound
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
And then one day, the neighbors came
They were curious to know about the smoke and flame
They stood around, outside the wall
But of course, there was nothing to be heard at all
"My friends", he said
"We've reached our goal
The threat is under firm control
As long as peace and order reign
I'll be damned if I can see no reason to explain
Why the fear and the fire and the guns remain"
It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow
He tells the world that it's sleeping, oh
But as the night came 'round
I heard its lonely sound
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
Say ah, say ah (come on)
Say ah, ah, ah
Say ah, say ah, say ah, ahh
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
It doesn't matter now
It's over anyhow
It doesn't matter now
It's over anyhow
(Oh, come on!)
Wow.
Lithembaaaaa!!!!!! 😍😍🚀🚀🫶🏾
No, I'm not crying 😭😭😭😭😭. This is so beautiful
same sis same.😭😭😭😭😭
This music is extra ordinary. This choir and two others I have listened to represent the South Africa of tomorrow where everyone is united as one rainbow nation. If all could live by the messages these choirs send through music South Africa would go places. Beautiful music anytime !
So magical ✨️ please come for an concert to Germany 😍
Europe tour is more like it
Stuttgart would be appreciated
The way my jaw dropped from 2:14 goodness me, if I ever end up in South Africa (and I really hope i do), I would love to meet these people. I dont think I've heard a choir that's come as close as Stellenbosch to sounding so heavenly
I thank God for this choir everyday of my life😭😭❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
I don’t understand your words, but your music … oh your MUSIC is transcendent and transnational. Bless you.
what a wonderful, beautiful choir, I admire them so much, listening to them makes my heart happy. Thank you for singing so beautiful
The control André has of his choir when the bass and tenor come in a bit strong at 0:25 and he immediately tones it down with a left hand gesture shows how much work they all put into this beautiful piece.
Oh wow!
beautiful.
I just love this choir and become teary eyed every time I listen to it
Should they go compete globally, they are definitely bringing it home🥰🙆🏽♀️ Tjoee👏🏽👏🏽
Outstanding! you out did yourselves...yet again.
Definitely for movie soundtrack.
To be at one of their concerts……. It must be amazing.
So sublime I am weeping. You’re voices are like those of angels and here on earth we have our own angels in this choir. André van der Merwe you are a genius
Как всегда - великолепно! Браво!!! Огромное удовольствие от исполнения!
Who else is asking themselves: "Why isn't this astonishing choir not on Spotify or Tidal?!". I will do it and I mean it. As long as it means that wherever I go, the choir comes with me on the road of memories called life!
They are on Spotify. This song isn't though sadly
I really enjoy listening to this choir! I admire every member!!! I wish God protect each of you!!! Receive my hug! Thank you for the wonderful work you do!
Absolutely beautiful
fantastic..... thank you for this great songs and your performance. Greetings from the Swiss Mountain... Dominik Abgottspon (ancient Singer Choir of the University of Bern / Switzerland)
This choir is like nothing else on this earth. I am so grateful to these wonderful young people and their remarkable conductor for their music.
This is such a soothing song. How inspiring to not only hear the incorporation of beautiful indigenous music but also realize that after four generations past the codification of Apartheid (1948), the children of Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, and Dutch are joyfully singing together as one.
Best choir in the world
Wrapping the anti-apartheid song about fear, Weeping, inside comforting legendary traditional South African lyrics and music is beyond brilliant. That structure itself communicates a most powerful message of hope. That just by itself puts this piece in its own very special category. And when you add the fact that this arrangement and performance are A+ on every dimension ..... well, we need adjectives that haven't been invented yet in English -- although I do think that South Africa's indigenous languages do have some expressions that could apply.
What André jy weet net hoe om die beste uit n koor te bring
Wow! Makes me miss South Africa so much! Never heard Weeping done this way, and wow is it amazing!
Love you all!
Where are you living now? When will u return?
Nieuwe gezichten, wat mooi weer! Ooit nummer van Michaeel Kiwanuka interpreteren..zou echt zo ontzettend leuk vinden. Maar ja, kan niet op verzoek of aanvraag helaas. Veel liefde uit Rotterdam
♥♥♥
Wonderful to see the future of South Africa! Different color faces and beautifully harmonious voices. I pray that's a good and true sign.
They'll need that to deal with the water problems we share with them here in Los Angeles!
God bless these kids!!
i already love the original version of weeping, but this this is beyond heavenly, and can we talk about the guys who look at each other at 00:49
J adore cette chorale ! Que de talents réunis ! Wonderful !
The interpretations of the Stellenboch University Choir are a source of life. Wonderful arrangements confirm the Baháí Faith's statement that music is the most potent of all arts, capable of touching the soul directly.
Absolutely beautiful!
I've been waiting to hear your version and Lord, Mr. Andre brought us angels on earth. The harmony and how the voices blend is exceptional.
I love this.....
WoW , Amazing rendition of Bright Blue's Weeping. 👌
Pragtig . Meteens verras. Is dit helend of skeur dit my siel stukkend ?
Wie kan weet waar die winterbessies blom
Wie kan weet wat ek in my hart rondra
Rond Dra .. Rondsleep .. ronder en al ronder
Sweet sweet
Magnificent...!
WEEPING [anti apartheid song, 1985]
I knew a man who lived in fear
It was huge, it was angry, it was drawing near
Behind his house, a secret place
Was the shadow of a demon he could never face
He built a wall of steel and flame
And men with guns to keep it tame
And standing back, he made it plain
That the nightmare would never, ever rise again
But the fear and the fire and the guns remain (come on)
It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow
He tells the world that it's sleeping
But as the night came 'round
I heard its lonely sound
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
And then one day, the neighbors came
They were curious to know about the smoke and flame
They stood around, outside the wall
But of course, there was nothing to be heard at all
"My friends", he said
"We've reached our goal
The threat is under firm control
As long as peace and order reign
I'll be damned if I can see no reason to explain
Why the fear and the fire and the guns remain"
It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow
He tells the world that it's sleeping, oh
But as the night came 'round
I heard its lonely sound
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
Say ah, say ah (come on)
Say ah, ah, ah
Say ah, say ah, say ah, ahh
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Ma, ma, ma, say ah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
It doesn't matter now
It's over anyhow
It doesn't matter now
It's over anyhow
(Oh, come on!)
It doesn't matter now, it's over anyhow
He tells the world that it's sleeping
But as the night came 'round
I heard its only sound
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
It wasn't roaring, it was weeping
Say ah (come on), say ah
Say ah, ah, ah
Say ah, say ah
(Say ah, ah, ah, say ah, say ah, say aah) ooh...
Say ah, say ah
Say ah, ah, ah
That was phuxing amazing 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Who can please share lyrics to this song, its really beautiful i want to understand what i am singing❤
О наконец-то новая порция позитива и прекрасного пения
It is absolutely beautiful and I would like to hear and see more of it. I visited South Africa in August. I would like to return. This intercultural work offers so much hope. And this is what South Africa needs. I wish you and the students further on the joy and passion to continue this beautiful work. The indigenous parts are so important and warms the soul! Thank you for open it to the audience.
It would be great if you could go on Tours through Europe.
Words cannot explain!
Just love this choir so much. I share a lot on Facebook and my overseas family in USA and Ireland have nothing but wonderful things to say! Your music uplifts my soul