Here we have a brilliantly schooled english professional choir siging one if the most fundamerntally American folk songs and the effect is ravishing. This 70 year old, fully American man, with hands big enough to calm and guide a horse, has been left in tears. thank you all, musicians, technicians. This is an extraordinary gift, a blessing in a world going mad.
Lyrics Shenandoah (James Erb arrangement) Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you And hear your rolling river Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you way, we're bound away Across the wide Missouri. I long to see your smiling valley And hear your rolling river I long to see your smiling valley way, we're bound away Across the wide Missouri. 'Tis seven long years since last I've seen you And hear your rolling river 'Tis seven long years since last I've seen you way, we're bound away Across the wide Missouri. Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you And hear your rolling river Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you way, we're bound away Across the wide Missouri.
This is the kind of world we live in today. People don't appreciate good things. You guys are amazing and inspiring. Thank you for blessing our ears with beautiful sound.
To be sure...you are a fortunate soul to have had that opportunity. There are many fine arrangements over the years from simple eloquence with a duet culling from the Americana heritage to this zenith of the British choral tradition. The Erb arrangement, to my ears and heart, has been the most touching and compelling of all.
God has reached down and given us this incredibly glorious recording. God has blessed the conductor and voices so that they might assure all of us of a benevolent Creator. The movement of the Shenandoah River is evoked and evoked in the overlapping voices, and all is right with the world as we listen for just a little while. Warmth and gratitude for the genius of all who combined to offer this gift of music.
Ken B Love the Choir of Kings College. But there’s something about English boys singing this deeply American song that bothers me. Guess I’m just a homer for my guys from the Bay Area. 🤓
Ah, the human voice. Still the most beautiful and versatile musical instrument. I still remember Mrs Flewker teaching this to a raggle-taggle bunch of primary school boys in the 1950's (I was one of them). Admittedly nowhere near the level of perfection of these boys, but just as enjoyable.
This song never fails to make me cry. It is universally appealing for its beauty. As an American with roots deep in Virginia and the American south with ancestors who fought the Revolutionary War and both sides of the Civil War, this song holds special meaning for me. They went through so much suffering and pain and loneliness away from their loved ones. This song speaks to that.
This song is one of my ever favourite. Every time I hear it I become very nostalgic. This rendition of Sir Stephen Cleobury is the best I heard. May he rest in peace. We all missed your dedications.
American identity has been held captive by our MSM and social network overlords, thus rendering this national treasure, an ancient relic of white supremacy, unfitting into the progressive idea of a global order utopia.
@@danielfennessy That is a stupid statement. American identity like this belongs to all Americans regardless of their races, skin color, sexual orientations, etc. This also applies to current Americans and future Americans who are currently applying for citizenship. America was settled first by native Americans then came white Americans and black Americans. Their heritage belong to all that are citizens of that country.
@@adiginting2551 I'd agree with you if you knew God designed you, and that Jesus died to save your soul. Clearly, I cannot. Thus, enjoy roasting your nuts in he'll. Lol
I envy the very lucky individuals gifted enough to attend the the hallowed halls of the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard , MIT. Most of us are not gifted with the cognitive abilities and skills. I am thankful to the people that graduate from these amazing bastions of higher learning as that are the very people that improve our collective lives, I hope they are able to remain humble and thankful.
I had been suffering from a rather bad headache for many days. I listened to this and by the time the song was done, my headache was gone. Thank you very much.
No matter how many times I have seen them -- Steven Cleobury, the Choir, the Chapel, the College -- they still inspire awe and wonder in me, as they and their predecessors have for countless others over six centuries.
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In my opinion one of the greatest folk songs and an absolutely incredible performance. Gives me chills! So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful rendition! This is my favourite version, with the stunning echo of waves. We sang this SATB once with our choir some 14 or 15 years ago and I can still sing along as if it were yesterday!
Maybe there are technically better versions of this some, but they are no match for this choir. It is most beautiful version I came across, with those angelic voices and graduating canon it gives you a feeling of something pure and majestic.
In 1971 James Erb arranged what many people consider the definitive version of Shenandoah for his University of Richmond (Virginia) Choir which toured Europe. I was in that choir as a freshman. Here is our recording. ruclips.net/video/vSHLfujGFqk/видео.html
We sang this in choir when I was in high school, and it is an absolutely beautiful piece. The way all the parts blend together while also doing their own thing is just absolutely gorgeous. Man, some of those older guys were really able to get up there haha. For us, it was the whole choir, so guys and girls, but it was still beautiful. Definitely the best song we ever sang.
Oh, Shenandoah, I hear you calling Hi-o, you rolling river Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you Hi-o, I'm bound away 'Cross the wide, Missouri Missouri, she's a mighty river Hi-o, you rolling river When she rolls down, her topsails shiver Hi-o, I'm bound away 'Cross the wide, Missouri Farewell my dearest, I'm bound to leave you Hi-o, you rolling river Oh, Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you Hi-o, I'm bound away 'Cross the wide Missouri
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Shenandoah has been a favourite of mine for many a year - and not without good reason. Somehow it becomes more significant as time goes on - and as changes make their mark upon the horizon. An important song indeed - some secrets are forever.
Every aspect of this performance comes together to create perfection: the talent of the young singers, the acoustics of the legendary church, and the masterful arrangement. Truly a divinely-inspired rendition, and I thank King's College for the experience of hearing it.
My absolute favourite song ……I had a friend who rode very high level dressage and she rode a musical test to this music on her coloured horse , it suited him perfectly…..and I burst into tears watching it
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The first time I heard this song was by a bluegrass family group called The Petersens. (Really good, you should check them out.) And I didn't realize this song wasn't a bluegrass song by origin. I LOVE this version. Makes me wish I could continue choir in college since I only got two short years of choir in highschool and don't have enough experience to continue at a higher level.
Chorales, Hymns, Classical Music, etc are all about frequency & resonance. This sort of music (within a certain range of frequency) actually resonates within our own genetic makeup ie our DNA. This is why we are so moved by these pieces of music. The early church knew all about this & used it to their advantage when designing the first Catholic basilica’s. This is why ppl “feel” “god” when they’re listening to a choir in a cathedral. I often times laugh & cry at the same time (Ode to Joy gets me every time lol) so I’m well aware of how powerful this phenomena is. The Buddhist Om, The Gregorian chants, Hebrew, Aramaic/Arabic, Native Peoples chants/prayers etc, all have the same effect. It’s hardwired into us at the genetic level. I’m a “Yankee” but I love this song as I’m an amateur Civil War historian. Lorena is a beautiful song that came from that war too; both Billy Yank & Johnny Reb adored it.
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Here we have a brilliantly schooled english professional choir siging one if the most fundamerntally American folk songs and the effect is ravishing. This 70 year old, fully American man, with hands big enough to calm and guide a horse, has been left in tears. thank you all, musicians, technicians. This is an extraordinary gift, a blessing in a world going mad.
キングス・カレッジの歌声はイギリスの宝です…日本からその美しさと素晴らしさに感謝を込めて❗😔
Living in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, this song has special meaning for those who live here. This is a great version of it.
How glorious I picture your valley to be
These boys seem to really want to see it. Can someone please book them a trip?
I live down in the Blue Ridge, and hearing this song performed so beautifully gives me chills.
Grew up in the valley and this was my favsong to perform in choir
Lyrics
Shenandoah (James Erb arrangement)
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
And hear your rolling river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
way, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
I long to see your smiling valley
And hear your rolling river
I long to see your smiling valley
way, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
'Tis seven long years since last I've seen you
And hear your rolling river
'Tis seven long years since last I've seen you
way, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
And hear your rolling river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
way, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
This is the kind of world we live in today. People don't appreciate good things. You guys are amazing and inspiring. Thank you for blessing our ears with beautiful sound.
A beautiful song beautifully sung. Thank you.
This program is on RUclips because people DO appreciate beautiful music.
I sang under James Erb at the University of Richmond for 4 years. Amazing musician and conductor
To be sure...you are a fortunate soul to have had that opportunity. There are many fine arrangements over the years from simple eloquence with a duet culling from the Americana heritage to this zenith of the British choral tradition.
The Erb arrangement, to my ears and heart, has been the most touching and compelling of all.
This is the most PRECIOUS version, if ever go to heaven, this would be a piece i would like to play on my funeral
Have it played at your funeral and you're more likely to get into heaven!
Jesus has assured you will be with him and your loved ones in heaven if only you believe in him.
Sir Cleobury, thank you for creating magical moments for Kings College Choir. Rest in a Choral Paradise.
Thank you so much for the massive love and support all through this years God bless you and your family ❤
Where are you from?
God has reached down and given us this incredibly glorious recording. God has blessed the conductor and voices so that they might assure all of us of a benevolent Creator. The movement of the Shenandoah River is evoked and evoked in the overlapping voices, and all is right with the world as we listen for just a little while. Warmth and gratitude for the genius of all who combined to offer this gift of music.
2:26 extraordinarily beautiful
“Shenandoah” is my favorite song. And this is by far and away the best rendition of it I have ever heard of.
Best recording anyway. I like the St Olafs version myself.
Outstanding
One of my favorite..done by the great Paul Robeson..PEACE
@@kenneth7826 Paul Robeson has a real man's voice. No man ever sang like him. But he could never hit the notes these boys can hit.
@@majorlaff8682 so true major..but as you know Paul was a baritone bass....enjoy your upcoming week ...PEACE
Keep coming back every time I want my spirit to be uplifted.
This is sublime musicianship. Glorious arrangement, majestically performed.
Such a rich blend of voices! I had forgotten how much purity and body the boys choir brings!
Crystal clear with just enough reverb to give a fuller sound. About the oldest of American folk songs.
Those countertenor choral scholars have stolen my heart
Gentlemen - that was outstanding.
Gentleman, what a nice way to call them. They certainly deserve it. ❤
The human voice can be so wonderful
Agreed.
When they start echoing each other, I could almost cry at the beauty of it
Not as good as the Chanticleer rendition.
Agreed. I did actually cry as it reminded me of when my dad used to sing like that at St Paul’s
Imitation! There are many differences between this version and the Chanticleer version, notwithstanding: men vs boys & men, for starters.
@@deanharless7230 This version is far and away superior to the Chanticleer rendition - in fullness, overlay, range, far better ethereal quality.
Ken B Love the Choir of Kings College. But there’s something about English boys singing this deeply American song that bothers me. Guess I’m just a homer for my guys from the Bay Area. 🤓
Ah, the human voice. Still the most beautiful and versatile musical instrument. I still remember Mrs Flewker teaching this to a raggle-taggle bunch of primary school boys in the 1950's (I was one of them). Admittedly nowhere near the level of perfection of these boys, but just as enjoyable.
Just beautiful. Such a moving song perfectly sung by one of the greatest choirs in the world.
This is the prettiest version of this song by far. Absolutely breathtaking.
This song never fails to make me cry. It is universally appealing for its beauty. As an American with roots deep in Virginia and the American south with ancestors who fought the Revolutionary War and both sides of the Civil War, this song holds special meaning for me. They went through so much suffering and pain and loneliness away from their loved ones. This song speaks to that.
This song is one of my ever favourite. Every time I hear it I become very nostalgic. This rendition of Sir Stephen Cleobury is the best I heard. May he rest in peace. We all missed your dedications.
Captures perfectly why Catherdral music is my favorite. Acoustic resonance galore.
I wish they could visit the land they're singing about. Like their singing, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
I'm crying! This song is beautiful...
I’m hearing this version for the first time. I am from Virginia not far from the Shenandoah River. This is the most moving version I have ever heard.
My heart weeps when i hear this song. This version makes me feel home.
Thank you for the love and support towards my music career ❤
I'd like to know how long you've been watching my songs here on RUclips!❤
The bass takes me to heaven
Beautiful arrangement
How can this not have millions of views?
Maybe not everyone deserves the singing of angels.
I know, I watched it at least 10 times.
American identity has been held captive by our MSM and social network overlords, thus rendering this national treasure, an ancient relic of white supremacy, unfitting into the progressive idea of a global order utopia.
@@danielfennessy That is a stupid statement. American identity like this belongs to all Americans regardless of their races, skin color, sexual orientations, etc. This also applies to current Americans and future Americans who are currently applying for citizenship.
America was settled first by native Americans then came white Americans and black Americans. Their heritage belong to all that are citizens of that country.
@@adiginting2551 I'd agree with you if you knew God designed you, and that Jesus died to save your soul. Clearly, I cannot. Thus, enjoy roasting your nuts in he'll. Lol
Best beautiful harmonic~~~~^^
I envy the very lucky individuals gifted enough to attend the the hallowed halls of the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard , MIT. Most of us are not gifted with the cognitive abilities and skills. I am thankful to the people that graduate from these amazing bastions of higher learning as that are the very people that improve our collective lives, I hope they are able to remain humble and thankful.
Sad to say, in light of recent events, keep hoping.
A perfect song, sung with perfect voices - just fantastic
Beautiful! One of my favorites!♥
I performed this arrangement years ago when I was in college, and it remains one of my favorite pieces.
I had been suffering from a rather bad headache for many days. I listened to this and by the time the song was done, my headache was gone. Thank you very much.
Oh wow reallyyy?
They tend to do that, don't they?
King's College Choir ❤❤❤. Best in the world!!!
What beautiful voices of men are these~!
Beautiful song, im cry 😢
No matter how many times I have seen them -- Steven Cleobury, the Choir, the Chapel, the College -- they still inspire awe and wonder in me, as they and their predecessors have for countless others over six centuries.
I heard, for the first time, this song from the movie Nixon. I consider it one of the more beautiful songs that I ever heard. 😍
Beautiful guys. Great rendition. This American thanks you very much.
The best version thus far 😍🔥🔥🔥
I wish our public schools brought back choirs and music programs. Treasures like this need to be sung everywhere!
They're too busy working out genders and identities.
Fantastic song that moves me every time I hear it, incredibly performed by the choir. Greetings from Spain
The human voice is the most beautiful instrument in the world
Sounds of Heaven❤ Love it !
A glorious rendition.
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Thank you for the love and support towards my music career ❤
I'd like to know how long you've been watching my songs here on RUclips!❤
Wonderful arrangement and great performance of this loveliest of American folk songs.
Lovely, balm to The Spirit, many thanks
So beautiful.
Das war so wunderschön !
In my opinion one of the greatest folk songs and an absolutely incredible performance. Gives me chills! So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your gigs dont know the song Shenandoah but in TV and Cinematographic i heart this songs...
This is just so beautiful, man.
i love this song so much. the echos, the angelic voices and the magic of it all. beautiful
Beautifully sung Kings Choir
All of these ae so so beautiful. Shenandoah arrangement is one of my favorites.
Such a beautiful rendition! This is my favourite version, with the stunning echo of waves. We sang this SATB once with our choir some 14 or 15 years ago and I can still sing along as if it were yesterday!
I can also sing along... Alto 2.
Having sung it about 40 years ago.
OH WOW.....sending shivers of delight through my being....just beautiful
The countertenor is just a beast like holy moly!!! This is easily one of my favorite songs to listen too!! Choral music is just magical
Good job gentlemen!!!!!!PEACE
Maybe there are technically better versions of this some, but they are no match for this choir. It is most beautiful version I came across, with those angelic voices and graduating canon it gives you a feeling of something pure and majestic.
In 1971 James Erb arranged what many people consider the definitive version of Shenandoah for his University of Richmond (Virginia) Choir which toured Europe. I was in that choir as a freshman. Here is our recording. ruclips.net/video/vSHLfujGFqk/видео.html
Chanticleer is the only thing that I can think of!!!! Children's choirs give me chills though 😇
literally NO other version on youtube can come ANY close to this. i cant imagine anything more perfect!
@@lynneddy6551 It's beautiful. Thank you
Just Fantastic!
Spectacular
We sang this in choir when I was in high school, and it is an absolutely beautiful piece. The way all the parts blend together while also doing their own thing is just absolutely gorgeous. Man, some of those older guys were really able to get up there haha. For us, it was the whole choir, so guys and girls, but it was still beautiful. Definitely the best song we ever sang.
Just beautiful….
Oh, Shenandoah, I hear you calling
Hi-o, you rolling river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Hi-o, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide, Missouri
Missouri, she's a mighty river
Hi-o, you rolling river
When she rolls down, her topsails shiver
Hi-o, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide, Missouri
Farewell my dearest, I'm bound to leave you
Hi-o, you rolling river
Oh, Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Hi-o, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri
Too beautiful for words..🙏
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Thank you so much for the massive love and support all through this years God bless you and your family ❤
Where are you from?
Best version of Shenandoah I've heard yet... thank you for sharing this beautiful singing. ❤️
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Preciosa versión, maravillosamente cantada.👏👏👏
That was absolutely beautiful.
Shenandoah has been a favourite of mine for many a year - and not without good reason. Somehow it becomes more significant as time goes on - and as changes make their mark upon the horizon. An important song indeed - some secrets are forever.
I find it interesting how an American folk song that started life as a shanty has so often been perfotmed as a choral piece.
It makes me a proud Appalachian.
Thank you for this beautiful song , performed so well ⭐
Every aspect of this performance comes together to create perfection: the talent of the young singers, the acoustics of the legendary church, and the masterful arrangement. Truly a divinely-inspired rendition, and I thank King's College for the experience of hearing it.
That was just beautiful. Thanks so much.
I sang this in children's choir at when I was younger, and it has always been a favorite of mine!
A love letter to the United States 🇺🇸 From the Kings College Choir #Shenandoah
This is beyond gorgeous. Moves me to tears every time.
You should watch the James Stewart Civil War Western of the same name. Filmed on location.
master piece how could these kinda be created
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! Congratulations! So inspiring!
BRAVO!!! Well done!!!
Marvelous!
*Perfection at its best*
So true!!!❤
a beautiful piece. truly at a lost for words with a tear striken face!
This was one of my father's favorite pieces and it's one of mine. Beautifully done.
My absolute favourite song ……I had a friend who rode very high level dressage and she rode a musical test to this music on her coloured horse , it suited him perfectly…..and I burst into tears watching it
This song gets me every time i listen to it 😢
Beautiful
This is so beautiful that I got choked up. Thank you so much!! Flawless! Many,many thanks!
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Truly an outstanding rendering of a great everlasting song. thanks.👍
The first time I heard this song was by a bluegrass family group called The Petersens. (Really good, you should check them out.) And I didn't realize this song wasn't a bluegrass song by origin. I LOVE this version. Makes me wish I could continue choir in college since I only got two short years of choir in highschool and don't have enough experience to continue at a higher level.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I love it so much! God Bless you all 🙏
Chorales, Hymns, Classical Music, etc are all about frequency & resonance. This sort of music (within a certain range of frequency) actually resonates within our own genetic makeup ie our DNA.
This is why we are so moved by these pieces of music. The early church knew all about this & used it to their advantage when designing the first Catholic basilica’s.
This is why ppl “feel” “god” when they’re listening to a choir in a cathedral. I often times laugh & cry at the same time (Ode to Joy gets me every time lol) so I’m well aware of how powerful this phenomena is.
The Buddhist Om, The Gregorian chants, Hebrew, Aramaic/Arabic, Native Peoples chants/prayers etc, all have the same effect. It’s hardwired into us at the genetic level.
I’m a “Yankee” but I love this song as I’m an amateur Civil War historian. Lorena is a beautiful song that came from that war too; both Billy Yank & Johnny Reb adored it.
Beautiful!
Beautifully performed
Wonderful performance truly beautiful
Stunning beauty
So heavenly when they say Missouri.
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@@danscott4507 Welcome aboard! I am form the state of Kentucky. I would love if they sang My Old Kentucky Home.
@@6120mcghee so can we talk on email if you don't mind ..