Honestly, if I were Tchaikovsky and I saw this, I would absolutely love what they've done with the song, because although they were quite comical, they still pulled off a very difficult song to do a cappella. Honestly, if you can't laugh at yourself and your own creations, then you can't laugh at anything, and I think he had a sense of humor.
It is even more fun when you see them in person! I have gotten to see them twice. I aughed till I hurt! But they do have gorgeous,well trained voices as well.
it's insanely amazing!!!! wow... this must be done years ago(looking and the ladies hair style) I still believe that previous generations had a more artistic view on music(or other types of arts)and the performances used to have more quality in them. I think the value of real art used to be more comprehended than now!but please don't attack me for saying that because I know many people disagree with me!
A.ma.zing. I haven't had so much fun watching a youtube video in so long. I remember them from childhood. I'll have to pick up some of their CD's. Thanks for posting this.
It is even more fun when you see them in person! I have gotten to see them twice. I aughed till I hurt! But they do have gorgeous,well trained voices as well. The kssshhhhh is the sound of the cymbals as well as the match put to the canon's powder!
this is the most amazing group I have ever heard, I first heard them in the 80's. I love that they sing classical music. Its complex enough with instruments. They are extremely talented.
This is absolutely amazing. The performance is top notch. Voices are well balanced, and one does not outshine the other, yet they they are still incredibly powerful! The only thing I have to criticize is that some parts feel, as if one of the singers is a little out of tune, but it is somewhat negligable! The vocal solo at 1:11 is absolutely stunning, and well composed! 9.5/10! :D
Actually there is a drone portion and that is slightly out of ture. So actually the singer is better then others if you have never noticed that part, because it is there in the music.
Петр Ильич Чайковский! Увертюра ,, 1812 год,,! Прекрасное, талантливое исполнение a cappella профессиональным ансаблем ,, Swingle Singers,,! Брависсимо!!! С уважением, Валерий Романов.
It's amazing that most of you didn't ever heard about the Swingles... As an information for everybody, they were the best a capella group in the 50, 60, and 80 decades... Not just as a singing group, but by their vocal quality !!! You dont have to like the repertoire, but not recognasing vocal quality is a sign of musical ignorance !!!
Come on man...a sign of musical ignorance! That's a bit harsh my brother! I was introduced to the group at the age of 3, by my Dad, who was an avid jazz and classical music lover. The best Acapella and percussion sound out there! By the way I'm in my 60's now!!
They were SPLENDID... I first heard them in Bach's "Variations on the G string" back in the '60's. and I've been hooked since. One of the girls came to give an "a solo" concert of her own in my town's theatre: WHAT A VOICE!!! The audience was spellbound. Is the group still (2011) in existence?
ABSOLUTELY BLOODY BRILLIANT! Their performance left me crying with joy!
Wow! A blast from the past. I loved the Swingles then, and I still do. Thank you so much for this brilliant video.
Honestly, if I were Tchaikovsky and I saw this, I would absolutely love what they've done with the song, because although they were quite comical, they still pulled off a very difficult song to do a cappella. Honestly, if you can't laugh at yourself and your own creations, then you can't laugh at anything, and I think he had a sense of humor.
beautiful harmonies, melodies, intonation, dynamics, basically everything. marvelous performance!!!!!
It is even more fun when you see them in person! I have gotten to see them twice. I aughed till I hurt! But they do have gorgeous,well trained voices as well.
E' incredibile come l'intonazione sia davvero perfetta, nemmeno una sbavatura, sono davvero grandiosi.
I was bored so I typed "1812 overture acapella"
Found this gold
it's insanely amazing!!!! wow... this must be done years ago(looking and the ladies hair style) I still believe that previous generations had a more artistic view on music(or other types of arts)and the performances used to have more quality in them. I think the value of real art used to be more comprehended than now!but please don't attack me for saying that because I know many people disagree with me!
Я с тобой из Българии поклон
오마이갓 !!!! 환상적이에요 넘 멋져요 이분들 지금 다 고인이 되셨겠지요 인간의 능력 정말 놀라울 따름입니다 🫣🫣🥹😇😍👏👏
A long-time family favourite. Thanks so much for posting it.
I've always liked them - first time I've seen them - made my day! Thanks much for posting.
What a beautiful thing...
This song is great, and the voices...
OMG
A.ma.zing. I haven't had so much fun watching a youtube video in so long. I remember them from childhood. I'll have to pick up some of their CD's. Thanks for posting this.
Oh my god, I haven't seen this video in about 7 years.
Thanks for sharing this great performance.
I never get tired of watching this. They're great!
How brilliantly flexible is the human voice! What fun! Keep it up !🎉❤
Superb - Now that is cleaver and a first class act. Great Post Thanks.
HAHAHA! that was fantastic. most entertaining arrangement of the overture i've ever heard/seen!
wow that's REALLY INCREDIBLE !!!
i'm sure that'd impresses me for my whole life
It is even more fun when you see them in person! I have gotten to see them twice. I aughed till I hurt! But they do have gorgeous,well trained voices as well. The kssshhhhh is the sound of the cymbals as well as the match put to the canon's powder!
I think its an amazing performance from a group of talented people. Certainly different and well done.
this is the most amazing group I have ever heard, I first heard them in the 80's. I love that they sing classical music. Its complex enough with instruments. They are extremely talented.
unbeleivable, such beautiful voices
It's been so long ago I saw this! Awesome! ❤
2024, i still love this viedo.
Unas voces maravillosas y un ajuste perfecto
This is so cool! Amazing!
I’m only here because they were on ‘only connect ‘tonight.
Nice to see it being carried on.
Whew, I was worried they were going to leave out the Quasimoto part! Glorious as always! Such fun!
Amazing, I love a capella.
The sound of the shells coming in is a nice touch.
That is crazy cool- thanks for uploading this!
first time I read the name to my friend he couldn't stop laughing... I made a mistake ... Single Swingers....
You're better than me: "swindle singers" ...
Stasi Ganchev Hilarious ( not )
Hahahahahaha!
i thought i read the same thing
Wow!! Impecable!!!
the hairs on my neck stood up. This is awesome!
This is absolutely amazing. The performance is top notch. Voices are well balanced, and one does not outshine the other, yet they they are still incredibly powerful!
The only thing I have to criticize is that some parts feel, as if one of the singers is a little out of tune, but it is somewhat negligable!
The vocal solo at 1:11 is absolutely stunning, and well composed!
9.5/10! :D
Actually there is a drone portion and that is slightly out of ture. So actually the singer is better then others if you have never noticed that part, because it is there in the music.
kindheart1956 Really? I felt that the bass singer had a slight hiccup in pitch.
¡ Amazing ! It reminds me of a german band from the early XX century called Comedian Harmonist.
Amazing work!
@Lillibet60 I'm excited to get to see them in February!
Que é isso? Um milagre de vozes? Estou emocionada!
Muito grato por esta perola ! Sehr Gut ! Danke
Brilliant!
is biutifull presentaishon!!
Eu conhecia essa abertura de 1812 mas nunca vi dessa forma... Indescritível! Eu me senti chegando ao paraíso
This is fabulous!! :D
Love it!!
I love them!!!!
just awesome!!!
awesome!
1:11 that lady's voice is so beautiful
It sounds like an aria out of an opera! Very eerily beautiful!
wonderful!!!
Surely only the Swingles could make a brilliant acapella version of 1812! Amazing.
So good perfection.
this is like the coolest thing on youtube
That is actually very amazing!
Просто вокальные виртуозы👍
This just TOO good.
Петр Ильич Чайковский!
Увертюра ,, 1812 год,,!
Прекрасное, талантливое исполнение a cappella профессиональным ансаблем ,, Swingle Singers,,!
Брависсимо!!!
С уважением, Валерий Романов.
Starting bars with the hymn reminded me of the Spem in alium, the forty-part Renaissance motet by Thomas Tallis.
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO !!!
very gooooddd!!
wow, that was outstanding
Воображение и артистизм просто потрясающи!
Талантливо опошлили и великого Чайковского,и великое произведение.
Молодец! Коротко и ясно. Я уж собрался разразиться громом и молнией. А тут в одном предложении. Браво!
Awesome!
awesome.
Eight voices taking the place of a full concert orchest, plus a brass band, church bells and several cannons. Whats more they do it bloody well.
This... = FANTASTIC!!!! ... And funny too :)
O man this is great!
Impressive!
Awesome and funny!!!
СУПЕР!!! Особенно группа ударных 🤣 Какое мастерство вокала!!! Восторг! Браво!👏👏👏🔥🔥🌟
Brilliant! :)
Pure Awesome!
Really spectacular. Take Six with a show!
Bravo!
This group has a recording of a Berio piece that I like a lot as well caled "A-Ronne"
Lyrics:
Da da, bum bum, ah ah, na, na, boom boom
the sopranoes are soooooooo good!!
Adorooooooo....
It's amazing that most of you didn't ever heard about the Swingles...
As an information for everybody, they were the best a capella group in the 50, 60, and 80 decades...
Not just as a singing group, but by their vocal quality !!!
You dont have to like the repertoire, but not recognasing vocal quality is a sign of musical ignorance !!!
You forgot the 70s.
Come on man...a sign of musical ignorance! That's a bit harsh my brother! I was introduced to the group at the age of 3, by my Dad, who was an avid jazz and classical music lover. The best Acapella and percussion sound out there! By the way I'm in my 60's now!!
I don´t miss ANYTHING!!!! The purpose is to play it just with voices, and it´s amazing what voice can do!!!
AWESOME
so that's why acapella is so amusing
8 people can sing just like a 100 person orchestra!
well done!
Cool!
Incredible vo-vo-vo-vo-vo-vocal performance.
¡Está genial!
Fantástico!
Very clever!
Bravo!! : )
genial! muy buenos!
wow :)
Very good
It's available on iTUNES. My favorite of ALL swingle singer tunes
Funny, yet also well done!
Precious
They were SPLENDID... I first heard them in Bach's "Variations on the G string" back in the '60's. and I've been hooked since. One of the girls came to give an "a solo" concert of her own in my town's theatre: WHAT A VOICE!!! The audience was spellbound. Is the group still (2011) in existence?
Yes (2023) they still exist though founder Ward Swingle died in 2015.
MUITO BOM MESMO. EXELENTE
Genius!
thas gtta b the coolest thing ever..wish i could do that
Hats off