I love how the sopranos sing that high note almost casually... It gives a very different feel to the piece. Also, every time the tenors sing the "Hallelujah"... Very relaxed.. 😍 The best interpretation IMO.
I show this clip to my choirs to demonstrate focus and attitude. So often, choirs are either focused OR active. This is a great combination of the two.
Every time I hear or sing the end of this piece, I think of a workshop my choir did with Brainard. I still chuckle when I remember him galloping back and forth across the stage, arms a-flailin', in full preacher-on-fire mode, trying to teach us the timing of the back and forth with the high G's. "Then WHY? A-every, He deLIVered, YES he did! YES! Delivered Daniel from the LION! Oh yes, Oh tell me WHY? a-every, he deLIVered... Fun time. And we never sang the end wrong again after that
I can do a technical analysis too, but instead, let me say this performance leaves me breathless. It has everything that this wonderful and very demanding setting by the immensely gifted Moses Hogan calls for. In addition, I challenge any group anywhere to sing with more spirit and confidence that the well prepared Nathanal Dett Chorale. This group, this conductor, and this performance deserves my highest praise. I say "Well done".
I am used to this song being sung by quartets and not a choir so for me to have this kind of execution and performance is of the highest order. Well done as well.
This performance of Didn't My Lord was incredible. I loved.. LOVED the dynamic phrasing!!! I hope I can convince my professor to allow us to learn this piece next semester!!
I would find you here saying that. My ears aren't so tuned that I can tell if something is flat just by listening and relating it to my past experiences with the piece. Oh, and I know someone in this video! Go Jamie Hillman!
It is just dependent upon the arrangement, but in the original first arrangement (not the original composition), the "Hallelujah" was attributed to the soprano.
@Jubel06 What are you saying? Have you ever heard a Moses Hogan arrangement of an uptempo spiritual? Go get a CD of the Moses Hogan Chorale and listen. Let's also discuss vocal technique that was taught in 1930 and 2010...Its a different style of teaching now.
This is most certainly gospel music. The classical undertone is slightly more forward in this song, but that does not remove it from the list of gospel pieces.
To the haters out there: 1) When Moses was alive he was on the advisory board for this group, he knew what his songs sounded like as sung by them and he approved. 2) This is the raw sound recording for a music video of the same song that was filmed by Bravo TV. The produced version sounds much better, and if any of you haters out there heard your own voice in raw, recorded by hanging choir mics from a live performance, you wouldn't sound have as good.
@preslaysa614 Yes. It's called "interpretation". It's very popular in choral music. I know, they should really sing all spirituals the same way, don't you agree? >:)
@preslaysa614 I feel that when you say that this song lacked spirit, it is more because you (and me for that matter) are unaccustomed to seeing this KIND of spirit on this kind of song. I agree that this rendition of the song is atypical for Moses Hogan Music; his music was written for classical choruses, and yet there is something admirable about what they do. I guarantee Hogan is not turning in his grave; he had an administrative say in the running of this choir, and approved of them.
Alright for the Aeolians!!! I am from the Morehouse College Glee Club tradition myself lol. I actually like this presentation of this spiritual. I've spoken to "Dr."s William and Rosephanye Powell, Uzee Brown, David Morrow, Roland Carter and they all have commented on the difficulties of performing spirituals "authentically". We all know that the slaves would never have utilized these contrapuntal and polyphonic musical devices. I think authenticity in performance is a bit of a misnomer.
I love how the sopranos sing that high note almost casually... It gives a very different feel to the piece. Also, every time the tenors sing the "Hallelujah"... Very relaxed.. 😍 The best interpretation IMO.
DOPE
This man is truly blessed with talent. I am sure he is making music with the angels now. RIP.
If you mean the people in the video, we’re all still alive and well. 🎉
when we sang this song in school i passed out and smacked my face on the piano
My face is red and I’m lightheaded by the end every time
So what was the message from above?
I hope you were okay.
🤣
This is really the most memorable song I sang in school in the 90s.
I love it 🥰 this choir sang clearly so I can understand the song so I can practice it with my choir too!! may his soul r.i.p 💔
This is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.....!
I show this clip to my choirs to demonstrate focus and attitude. So often, choirs are either focused OR active. This is a great combination of the two.
It's a lively and a very authentic presentation of the song. It lifts you up. This group is amazing and they sure have there own style.
Every time I hear or sing the end of this piece, I think of a workshop my choir did with Brainard. I still chuckle when I remember him galloping back and forth across the stage, arms a-flailin', in full preacher-on-fire mode, trying to teach us the timing of the back and forth with the high G's.
"Then WHY? A-every, He deLIVered, YES he did! YES! Delivered Daniel from the LION! Oh yes, Oh tell me WHY? a-every, he deLIVered...
Fun time. And we never sang the end wrong again after that
I can do a technical analysis too, but instead, let me say this performance leaves me breathless. It has everything that this wonderful and very demanding setting by the immensely gifted Moses Hogan calls for. In addition, I challenge any group anywhere to sing with more spirit and confidence that the well prepared Nathanal Dett Chorale. This group, this conductor, and this performance deserves my highest praise. I say "Well done".
Steve Davis uu
I am used to this song being sung by quartets and not a choir so for me to have this kind of execution and performance is of the highest order. Well done as well.
Steve Davis i agree 😻😻😻
Steve Davis June h
this is the best version, choir, and director of this song i have ever heard. BREATH TAKING! :)
This performance of Didn't My Lord was incredible. I loved.. LOVED the dynamic phrasing!!! I hope I can convince my professor to allow us to learn this piece next semester!!
Moses Hogan was everything ! Geez such an amazing talent.
Bravo! What a fantastic, spirited performance!
Incredible
A great rendition of this hymn!
Love this arrangement. Great voices and dynamics .....thank you!
This arrangement is stunningly beautiful.
Dude, this group it tight. Great arrangement, great energy. In a word- awesome
this is the best in the world!!!It just has a feel to it that no other choir gave!!!
It Is!!!!! Our choir be ROCKIN this song!!! Talladega College Choir!!!!
Singing this for my middle school's chorus MPA and our spring concert!
That is spellbinding and full o' fire!
This song was like "oh really you want to breathe here....oh I'm sorry but you can't do that" but I still loved performing this...
i love the sound of all your songs..god bless you!!!!
Spine-chilling! I love this music! So vibrant! So alive!
I hope it was truly that phenomenal!
Gave me goosebumps!
oh my word! thats talent at its purest.
fantastic and incrible
JUST GORGEOUS... AWE-INSPIRING !
And the tenors put a lot of emotion into their voices! :)
Sounds lovely
this is amazing! This is one of our All West pieces.
LOVE the 1st Soprano in the trio!
awesome! he is a great composer!
I'm lovin this!!!
this is just so amazing.
Espectacular!!
props to the beasty three ladies!
I love the modulation in the middle
Espectacular, felicitaciones!
WONDERFUL!
I would find you here saying that.
My ears aren't so tuned that I can tell if something is flat just by listening and relating it to my past experiences with the piece.
Oh, and I know someone in this video! Go Jamie Hillman!
AMAZING
I ENJOYED THAT VERY MUCH
Thanks for posting.
Yeah!!!! 💫
Love it!
Wow! That was completely amazing!
It's the Moses Hogan arrangement of Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel. It's widely available at music stores and online.
Because of your comment I searched "Conspirare" on youtube and...WOW! I sincerely Thank You!
Yes He did! And He will! ...deliver every man.
this is amazing!
Yes AND HE WILL DELIVER US.
Those are some awesome basses...
Awesome!!
Beautiful!! :)
great job!!
as a choral director, i 100% agree with you. It had the same effect on me as it did with any other version of the song.
GO!!!
Halleluyaa .. 😇
Beautifully Done! 😁👍
Gotta love Moses Hogan. Love the style of his arrangements
It is just dependent upon the arrangement, but in the original first arrangement (not the original composition), the "Hallelujah" was attributed to the soprano.
They are FEELING IT.
Fantastic! :D Great acoustics as well! :D
Espectacular 😍 😍
I have to sing this for school!
I love this vid!!!! thx for showing on youtube!
wow!
great job!
nice face expression!!
well rendered
Your version is amaising ... Greetings from Poland ;)
very well done
Impressive.
I love this!!! What year was this recorded?💙💙💙💙💙💙🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💙💙💙💙💙💙
@Jubel06 What are you saying? Have you ever heard a Moses Hogan arrangement of an uptempo spiritual? Go get a CD of the Moses Hogan Chorale and listen. Let's also discuss vocal technique that was taught in 1930 and 2010...Its a different style of teaching now.
we song this song in chior at lee high BR LA
This is most certainly gospel music. The classical undertone is slightly more forward in this song, but that does not remove it from the list of gospel pieces.
I'll sum it up in three words: FLAT FLAT FLAT!!!
But the deeper question is, are we all listening to the same performance???
bravissssssiiiiiiiimi
😍😍😍
singin this for christmas concert
To the haters out there:
1) When Moses was alive he was on the advisory board for this group, he knew what his songs sounded like as sung by them and he approved.
2) This is the raw sound recording for a music video of the same song that was filmed by Bravo TV. The produced version sounds much better, and if any of you haters out there heard your own voice in raw, recorded by hanging choir mics from a live performance, you wouldn't sound have as good.
I get to solo this. Hellyes.
If you were still interested, its by Moses Hogan! look for that on whatever choral music website you use
@preslaysa614 Yes. It's called "interpretation". It's very popular in choral music. I know, they should really sing all spirituals the same way, don't you agree? >:)
the cortette is singing so WIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!
we jus did this for a concert :) pownage!
A virtuoso performance, one of the best I've ever witnessed in my life! I'll be looking for their CDs!
@preslaysa614 I feel that when you say that this song lacked spirit, it is more because you (and me for that matter) are unaccustomed to seeing this KIND of spirit on this kind of song. I agree that this rendition of the song is atypical for Moses Hogan Music; his music was written for classical choruses, and yet there is something admirable about what they do. I guarantee Hogan is not turning in his grave; he had an administrative say in the running of this choir, and approved of them.
Those tenors are John Lindsay-Botten (the 'big' tenor), Justin Bacchus, Bramwell Pemberton, and Jamie Hillman.
Cool!
So tight! God bless Moses Hogan
Also why is everyone in this so hot
Cool! Espetaculooooooo! :D
Me and my choirmates still LOL at 1:46 when that blonde and the girl beside her start grinding like they're in the club LMAO
Starting at 2:18 my absolute favorite part of the song!
Alright for the Aeolians!!! I am from the Morehouse College Glee Club tradition myself lol. I actually like this presentation of this spiritual. I've spoken to "Dr."s William and Rosephanye Powell, Uzee Brown, David Morrow, Roland Carter and they all have commented on the difficulties of performing spirituals "authentically". We all know that the slaves would never have utilized these contrapuntal and polyphonic musical devices. I think authenticity in performance is a bit of a misnomer.
@musicalifer why yes! Isn't it fashionable? Took me about as long to put it on as it took you to think of that snappy comeback.
Great
i would like to marry all of them. even the men
1:32 - did anybody else notice that guy is not in some of the other shots? :/