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
it was Bright Blue, the song never became a radical hit. But its radically powerful, we're still commenting on what an awesome song it is 40 years later lol ...the choir version is really beautiful
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 .
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🤧
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.
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?
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
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!
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 !
I just happened across this by accident - and what a happy accident! There is definitely something unique in young voices in harmony and this was exquisite. Gorgeous arrangement and every member totally engaged - like others, when “Nkosi Sikelel’i Africa” came through, I had goosebumps! Congratulations to all and thank you so much- God bless - from Scotland 🏴 xxx
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.
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.
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!!
Absolutely love watching this choir sing. Every singer and percussionist is solidly committed to the music and communicating it with authenticity. Their training must be superb because their entire bodies are into it. It would be a blast to sing with such a well-trained, talented, and well-coached group. You're making the world a much better place.
It's amazing that this showed up on my feed on the day the beloved Queen Elizabeth of England passed. May she Rest In Peace and may the world know Peace in every way. God Bless you, Stellenbosh University Choir. You are a precious addition to the world.
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.
This Choir is simply the best! They help you to feel the music and appreciate their heritage through the songs and hymns. I have been listening for months to this choir and the Choirmaster is amazing. The talent they have is truly unbelievable.
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
The beauty of the human voice never ceases to comfort me. Seeing the joy of singing on the faces of these young people makes my heart soar! It's so nice to, once again, see this wonderful chorus in a "normal" performance setting. Thank you for sharing this outstanding group with the world! Much appreciated!!
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)
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
Are you guys for real?😭😭😭😭😭💯💯👌👌💥💥💥💥
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.
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
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
The drummers' smiles are as much as joy as the music itself ;-) Love it.
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.
it was Bright Blue, the song never became a radical hit. But its radically powerful, we're still commenting on what an awesome song it is 40 years later lol ...the choir version is really beautiful
One of the most beautiful choirs I've ever heard: and all made up of black and white young adults. Just beautiful power here.
Maestro … there are not enough accolades for you and your musical genius, working with this incredible choir. I salute you. Susan
This is beautiful.. love from Kenya 👏👏
The child would definitely stop weeping after listening to this 😍😍😍😍
My favourite choir 😍❤️
So nostalgic for me- what an absolutely beautiful arrangement and performance. Best choir in the world by a large margin.
The drum girl is my spirit person😍
My favourite song 🫵🏽🫵🏽🔥
I wish you could tour in Australia & New Zealand ❤️
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
Unbelievable how this choir just keeps getting better. Scary actually.
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 .
Outstanding! you out did yourselves...yet again.
Guys may the good Lord bless u i love u guys so much 😂😂😂😂wow big ups to Van de merwe
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! 🇺🇦🙏
Best choir in the world 💜
Best choir ever. ❤️
I got goosebumps and let some milk overboil on the stove because I was enjoying this so much.
Should they go compete globally, they are definitely bringing it home🥰🙆🏽♀️ Tjoee👏🏽👏🏽
😢😢i need to be eMzantsi whenever I hear this choir! The homesickness is strong tonight! ❤
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🤧
To be at one of their concerts……. It must be amazing.
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.
I stand in awe of this
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?
Oh sthandwa sam lentombi ibetha drums 🪘
happy tears, very happy tears
I don’t understand your words, but your music … oh your MUSIC is transcendent and transnational. Bless you.
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
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.
That smile at 2:44 ...
Wow wow wow 🤩 🤩 🤩 Just love this world class choir. Must have listened to the song Die Donker (The Darkness) over 50 times! Wonderful 👌👌👌
Burst into tears so so amazing...dream choir❤
Absolutely beautiful!
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!
Как всегда - великолепно! Браво!!! Огромное удовольствие от исполнения!
The SAA flight took me here……the song is just too good
I thank God for this choir everyday of my life😭😭❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
I just love this choir and become teary eyed every time I listen to it
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 !
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭im out of words
Absolutely beautiful
No, I'm not crying 😭😭😭😭😭. This is so beautiful
same sis same.😭😭😭😭😭
I just happened across this by accident - and what a happy accident! There is definitely something unique in young voices in harmony and this was exquisite. Gorgeous arrangement and every member totally engaged - like others, when “Nkosi Sikelel’i Africa” came through, I had goosebumps! Congratulations to all and thank you so much- God bless - from Scotland 🏴 xxx
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.
Maties vir ALTYD!!
what a wonderful, beautiful choir, I admire them so much, listening to them makes my heart happy. Thank you for singing so beautiful
WoW , Amazing rendition of Bright Blue's Weeping. 👌
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.
Amazing! A sound from heaven! Beautiful voices and an incredible choir conductor!
greating from Latvia!!!!!!!!!!!
О наконец-то новая порция позитива и прекрасного пения
Definitely for movie soundtrack.
03:27 this moment!!! Dammit!
What sound! What a sight of joy filled singing. Unearthly. Heart uplifting. Thank you.
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.
have always loved this song since Vusi Mahlasela recorded it. Beautiful arrangement, heavenly rendition - thankyou!
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!!
❤️
That was phuxing amazing 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Absolutely love watching this choir sing. Every singer and percussionist is solidly committed to the music and communicating it with authenticity. Their training must be superb because their entire bodies are into it. It would be a blast to sing with such a well-trained, talented, and well-coached group. You're making the world a much better place.
Best choir in the world
Now I am weeping! So beautiful.
It's amazing that this showed up on my feed on the day the beloved Queen Elizabeth of England passed. May she Rest In Peace and may the world know Peace in every way. God Bless you, Stellenbosh University Choir. You are a precious addition to the world.
Whaaaaatttttttt I'm definitely in love here😍❤
Amazing is the standard when it comes to the SUC,once again well done and thank you very much 🇿🇦♥️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
Please do Peace in Our Land (South Africa We Love You)
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.
This Choir is simply the best! They help you to feel the music and appreciate their heritage through the songs and hymns. I have been listening for months to this choir and the Choirmaster is amazing. The talent they have is truly unbelievable.
So magical ✨️ please come for an concert to Germany 😍
Europe tour is more like it
Stuttgart would be appreciated
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
The beauty of the human voice never ceases to comfort me. Seeing the joy of singing on the faces of these young people makes my heart soar! It's so nice to, once again, see this wonderful chorus in a "normal" performance setting. Thank you for sharing this outstanding group with the world! Much appreciated!!
ugh mooi!!!!!!
Beautiful ans super well organised
I really wish I could be part of this choir 💯💯
Heavenly intimacy. I’m grateful for giving me such window on angles chanting.
Coptic monk
Total joy
Mesmerising. Fabulous work. Thank you, all.
You just know when Stellenbosch Choir uploads a new video it's going to be too 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)
So unique, so disciplined, so powerful! Bravissimo!
beautiful.
@2:38 it is so South African . I do not know when last I was touched by the melody of the song like this.
Words cannot explain!
Goosebumps! Stunning
That was heaven. Thank you
An experience of a lifetime for every one of the musicians. WOW!!!
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?
What André jy weet net hoe om die beste uit n koor te bring
Oh wow!