Blackbird (The Beatles) - A Cappella cover

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  • @leleschneeberger
    @leleschneeberger Год назад +13

    Happy 15th channel anniversary!
    I recently rediscovered your channel and was pleasantly surprised to see that you're still going strong. What amazing endurance! I watched your videos a lot as a teen and this video is, I think, the last I saw before I stopped.
    All the best to you and may you have fun making videos for many years more!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  Год назад +7

      Aww thank you for your kind message, I appreciate it!

  • @Solace6428
    @Solace6428 8 лет назад +53

    Oh my God this version is one of the few worth acknowledgement. It sent shivers down my spine. It does the original justice. All the voices are perfect together because there are three different ranges that merge together oh so well.
    Edit: five years later, still think so

    • @tombstoneharrystudios584
      @tombstoneharrystudios584 4 года назад

      Alana Dunn belladonna1771 I’ve got a tear in my eye listening to this...beautifully done!

  • @rachelstauter
    @rachelstauter 8 лет назад +139

    Damn that whistle skill tho

  • @SecretWife56
    @SecretWife56 12 лет назад +29

    I used this song as an inspiration when I was struggling to escape an emotionally abusive relationship. The Beatles were true Bards! I miss George and John.

  • @avril14thlove
    @avril14thlove 10 лет назад +89

    this makes me feel happy inside.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад +9

    Thanks. :)
    No, this isn't our arrangement, it's by the King Singers. It's all in the video description. I however sell audio learning tracks (= the breakdown of the harmony into separate MP3 files + various helpful mixes that make certain parts stand out in the mix). My email is in the video description if you'd like to place an order.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад +45

    I hope you enjoy this video & my other releases. :)
    If you feel like tipping the artist & helping me cover some of my production costs for upcoming projects, you can do it here: patreon.com/trudbol
    You can pledge whatever you want, as little as $1. It's a great way to help me make all this free music sustainable on the long run. Thanks so much!

    • @louponte1295
      @louponte1295 9 лет назад

      ***** Julien, I direct a Barbershop chorus in Teaneck, NJ and have been trying to connect with you for a long time. We will be purchasing some learning tracks and want to speak with you regarding the production of some other songs we wish to learn. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Lou Ponte - louieponte@gmail.com

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  9 лет назад

      Lou Ponte Got your message, just emailed you. :)

    • @littlehornywolf
      @littlehornywolf 8 лет назад

      ..i really do...thank you!!! :-) :-) :-)

    • @Melissa0774
      @Melissa0774 7 лет назад +1

      How long does it take to make one of these videos?

    • @hamiltonkim5024
      @hamiltonkim5024 7 лет назад

      Thank you for the idea, I really mean it.

  • @priestessunicorn4789
    @priestessunicorn4789 9 лет назад +9

    The whistling is like impeccable. Love this.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.
    Regarding the audio / video difference at 0:30, it's simple: we're lip singing. It wouldn't be technically possible to pull off such a video without earphones. :)
    At 0:49 (it's me singing), and there's no doubling of the track. I have a little bit of classical training, so perhaps you feel the tone is too deep? And yes, there's reverb on each of the tracks, this one included.
    I hope you bear in mind we're all amateurs doing this over the Internet. ;)

  • @wbunny7
    @wbunny7 10 лет назад +6

    Absolutely SUPERB! It's amazing how my eardrums connect to my tear ducts! Thank you for the sweet music and keeping the Beatles alive..

  • @trentonjohnson5964
    @trentonjohnson5964 5 лет назад +4

    I remember listening to this song (from this video) when I was really young, just rediscovered it again yesterday and I remembered hanging out with my older cousin and his friend in their neighborhood, just making memories and having fun. The nostalgia I felt was immense. This video will always be with me.

  • @TheNick279
    @TheNick279 10 лет назад +23

    This is what men were put on earth for. This is what man is capable of. The realization of beauty, harmony and love.

  • @yaoixyuriluvver
    @yaoixyuriluvver 10 лет назад +7

    I can't stop listening to your videos. They're so magnificently done.

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  10 лет назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words, delighted you enjoy what you see & hear. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +5

    Thanks! You'd be surprised: there are thousands of active barbershop singers all over the world. It's just that the music isn't mainstream, so you won't hear it on the radio or on TV anymore, but it's still here and many love it. ;)
    You can support my work by getting some of my music (links in the video description), support is appreciated. ;)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +3

    Yeah me too. Nothing quite like a tenor. And he's really holding back in this one!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад +1

    It's actually on my BandCamp page now: the link is in the video description, where it says "DOWNLOAD MY SONGS".

  • @DyMass99
    @DyMass99 11 лет назад

    Mon père est italien, ma mère viens des philippines et nous vivons en France depuis plus de 15 ans désormais, cette collaboration ma fait frissoner, un grand merci a vous et surtout a toi Julien pour ces instants de bonheur.

  • @AngusMcNutz
    @AngusMcNutz 12 лет назад +1

    I'm singing this for a master's recital tomorrow. Scared out of my mind but there is something about your videos that calms me and helps me practice. I just want you to know I've watched all your videos everyday for at least a year, shared with all my friends and tried to spread you around. You've done more for me that you will probably ever know and i'll never even get to meet you. Thank you Julien for all you do.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @rYiOkUn It really depends on the song at hand, but usually it's the melody first, then bass, then baritone and finally tenor. For this piece, the metronome track was laid down first, then the the alto / tenor / bass parts, and finally the melody lines & the whistling bits.

  • @supremongkatipunan7293
    @supremongkatipunan7293 8 лет назад +2

    im proud there is still a Filipino collaborated! Magnificent!

  • @josephinenicole
    @josephinenicole 11 лет назад

    I could listen to this on repeat forever.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +1

    Thank you for your kind words, delighted you enjoy the music. Our single is available on iTunes by the way. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +2

    Thanks! Feel free to re-post this video and share it with friends! Spread the music! ;)

  • @philmageo
    @philmageo 8 лет назад +3

    it's giving wings to my thougths. Thank you your voices are great.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @Timotehrey Thank for the comment and for supporting my work, much appreciated. Cheers ;-)

  • @Rembrall
    @Rembrall 12 лет назад

    I forget every time, Mr. Trudbol, how much I absolutely love your voice. Thank you for blessing us with it, sir.

  • @AliciaZapata
    @AliciaZapata 12 лет назад

    I don't think there's a single one of your videos I don't like. Great job.

  • @Damezumari1
    @Damezumari1 6 лет назад

    This brought tears to my eyes. It is the best rendering of an exquisite song. You even trilled the whistling to suggest the song of a bird. I want this played at my funeral.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @ubikspraymusic Yes, they wrote this arrangement, they're credited as they should.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @MrZipzapzop Thanks! This was our first collab, I hope there will be more, despite our busy schedules. Our song is on iTunes by the way. ;-)

  • @Candlesinthewindow
    @Candlesinthewindow 12 лет назад

    Trudbol/Julien, I hope you know how much so many of us love your offerings. You just keep getting better with each addition. We need this out here!

  • @hgskjalhkjlgfndja
    @hgskjalhkjlgfndja 12 лет назад +1

    Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely amazing!! Love the uniqueness of all of your voices, especially Julien's tone!!! And the whistling, haha. Absolutely fantastic!!

  • @Cogskate
    @Cogskate 3 года назад

    Every time I hear this arrangement I'm struck by the superb control of the “pedal” and the “snare” parts. To keep the volume, speed, and rhythm consistent throughout is really impressive!
    The whole thing is amazing, of course. Hats off to all involved, and thanks for sharing this gem with the internet. ❤

  • @thenorm05
    @thenorm05 12 лет назад

    The performance and production quality is top notch as always, but the whistling skill is impeccable. Truly though, great work. Really love this song and I can appreciate the work the three of you put into it with new headphones.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    It depends on the song (duration, difficulty, if you have an existing arrangement at hand, etc.) but a custom 4-part arrangement for voices a cappella is around $100.

  • @christianlabutap8299
    @christianlabutap8299 9 лет назад +1

    the best quartet acapella Mr. Julien

  • @beatlespongeXD
    @beatlespongeXD 12 лет назад +1

    This one is one of the best covers of this song I've ever seen! Great job!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад

    Thanks Nika! Our song is available for download on BandCamp, along with many other tunes, some unpublished on RUclips. The link is in the video description, below the video. :)

  • @FoxTerrierMom
    @FoxTerrierMom Год назад +1

    FABULOUS!!!!!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @HelenaHachechan Thank you for the kind comment, delighted you enjoyed this video! Hope your friends will too (hint hint)! ;-)

  • @beverlyweaver8347
    @beverlyweaver8347 8 лет назад +2

    Wow. So well done. Thank you for music, music, music.

  • @Kamelhaj
    @Kamelhaj 9 лет назад

    Pete has a really great voice!
    I like that touch with the blackbirds flying.

  • @thomasmagic101
    @thomasmagic101 12 лет назад +2

    Trudbol or Julian, I watch this video everyday and especially every night before I sleep this song and you're rendition calms me relaxes me this is amazing and I can't express how much it warms my heart to hear this and how good it makes me feel, any plans on another collab with them (ex. Yesterday) THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH MATE!

  • @loydsheryl
    @loydsheryl 12 лет назад

    Oh, my. I'm grinning ear to ear. Such wonderful work on such a great tune. I just listened to it about 30 times. Thank you!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @heyallimrich Yes, we sang the King Singers' arrangement.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks! Our single is available for download (link in the video description). ;)

  • @veraturner
    @veraturner 12 лет назад

    Amazing that all these harmonies were done in different locations and then combined. The Il divo's of the acapella world...love you guys...take care, vera

  • @darkminer14
    @darkminer14 11 лет назад

    whenver i feel down i listen to this... always a pleasure.

  • @redhood7524
    @redhood7524 5 лет назад

    I first heard this song when I was 10 and in 5th grade. I immediately loved it. Skip ahead 5 years and it’s still one of my favorite songs. Thanks, Mr. Morris.

  • @sunking2001
    @sunking2001 9 лет назад +1

    One of my favorite tunes. You guys couldn't have done it better!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Yes, it says so in the video description...

  • @SeaweedDropRetexture
    @SeaweedDropRetexture 12 лет назад

    This song was played at the ceremony before the cremation of my grandfather.
    Thank you so much for making such a beautiful cover.

  • @The2x4
    @The2x4 12 лет назад

    Talk about a great mix!!! Beatles, King Singers, and Trudbol!! PERFECT!!!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Ah, thank you for that delightful comment!
    Our song is available on iTunes (link in the video description). ;)

  • @Dungyfan007
    @Dungyfan007 12 лет назад

    That was amazing! It's even more impressive that all of you did this without ever being in the same place!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад

    Yes, it says so in the video description. :)

  • @boundarkness
    @boundarkness 12 лет назад

    Julien, I've got to say that this is one of the BEST pieces you've ever worked on. Maybe it's because this song holds a special place in my heart, or just because it really is very well done. Either way, I've been a huge fan for years, and I can't wait to see what else you come out with!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @BlueSundew Thanks for your feedback. It's unfortunate because I actually tried to find a different way to sing my parts with a stronger energy from the original song performed by Paul McCartney. Hey, can't win 'em all. ;)

  • @crazygus
    @crazygus 12 лет назад

    Trudbol... dude, you keep getting better and better. I first found your videos a couple of years ago by accident looking up "When I'm 64", and have been following ever since. I have ONE subscription on RUclips, and that's you. Keep up the great work! And the more Beatles tunes, the better!
    ...CrazyGus

  • @trishhyde540
    @trishhyde540 12 лет назад

    I absolutely love this! You are definitely one of the best a Capella artists I've found on RUclips:)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    LOL I don't understand your question either... Yes it's me whistling, and yes I layered the whistling over the vocals. The whole video is a multitrack: all the voices were recorded separately and layered to create the harmony. The whistling is just one of those tracks.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад

    Glad you enjoy it. I sell audio teach tracks for this song, as well as all the other songs performed on my RUclips channel. All the info is in the video description. Cheers :)

  • @treesarecool12345678
    @treesarecool12345678 12 лет назад

    I love the ornament you use in the whistling section! Very cleverly done

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +1

    Yes, I think it's fairly obvious when we hear you sing, haha! Thanks for not blasting out the full opera voice in this collab and giving Enrico and I some space, that was really cool. Still down for another project if you're up for it. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks, much appreciated! The song is now on iTunes, by the way (link in the video description). ;)

  • @SakuraDaimyo
    @SakuraDaimyo 12 лет назад

    the first time i heard this song i was in love! You guys made this song 10000000x times better!!!! ITS OVER 9000!!!!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @JoriWinter Thank you! Be sure to check out Enrico's and Pete's channels, lots of goodies there too. ;-)

  • @kidsfringer
    @kidsfringer 4 года назад

    LOVE the arrangement, and how each of you were featured - it gave us a chance to hear each of your voices, and they're wonderful. :)

  • @HirayaDiwata
    @HirayaDiwata 12 лет назад

    Trudbol!!! I just want to let you know that my chamber choir will also be singing Blackbird this year. Also, I was overwhelmed with happiness when my choir teacher played your rendition of the track just to get the feel of it, before learning the song itself!! In fact, I got too overwhelmed, so now I'm gonna think of you as one my biggest inspirations when we get to perform onstage, especially with this song. Not only in chamber, but in my jazz choir as well.

  • @matthirn7858
    @matthirn7858 4 года назад +4

    I really loved this international collaboration. It would be amazing if you could put one together during this worldwide pandemic. I am sure there are lots of great singers who are sitting at home at the moment. Thanks for all of the beautiful work you create. Much appreciated.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад

    Glad it did. :)
    You can thank us by buying the song on my BandCamp page, the link is in the video description below the video. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @bleon333 Thanks! Yes, we all recorded from our respective countries. We did this entire video using emails only, we never actually met in person. Welcome to the 2010s! ;-)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад

    My pleasure, thanks for the kind words. Please consider downloading some of my songs from BandCamp, it's what helps me make all this free music on RUclips sustainable. Even $1 helps. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks! You can get the single on iTunes (link in the video description). :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @newyorktown Thank you very much! Do share our video and help us spread the music! ;-)

  • @Taves11
    @Taves11 12 лет назад

    I LOVE that whistling!!

  • @Safra62
    @Safra62 12 лет назад

    I love that song and this is such a sweet and serene version! And your whistling, Julien, is superb! My late father was a wonderful whistler and yours brought back nice memories but to tell the truth, you are better than he was.

  • @kimie1105
    @kimie1105 11 лет назад

    Favorit love the way you gets around this song

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks for the nice comment! And thanks for sharing this video with your friends! :)

  • @JulieGaulke
    @JulieGaulke 12 лет назад

    I love this song, and this is a beautiful arrangement. Great ensemble too! What software is being used to produce the video? Plugins/add-ons? I'm really trying to learn more about video production so I can promote my music like you do. :)

  • @richomin
    @richomin 8 лет назад +2

    You just got a new fan. Wonderful, so professional.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks! Hope you've found satisfaction. Feedback is appreciated. I'm considering putting more songs on iTunes & such, but I have to pay each time, so it's good to know what people enjoy more or less. :)

  • @gln948
    @gln948 12 лет назад

    Just gorgeous! Love the black & white video images!!

  • @CallumKennedyTuberzMcGeeMusic
    @CallumKennedyTuberzMcGeeMusic 12 лет назад

    We did an arrangement similar to this in my choir last year.
    I had the Tenor part... not so fun. But an EXCELLENT arrangement.
    Thank you. The lot of you. For bringing such a gorgeous arrangement to life.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks! And it's even available on iTunes & Google Play! :)

  • @rotflmaopmpqxyz
    @rotflmaopmpqxyz 12 лет назад

    Incredible. Absolute butter to my ears. Liked and Favorited. Please never stop doing what you all do so incredibly well.

  • @alvaroriccardi
    @alvaroriccardi 10 лет назад +1

    Excelente!!! Felicitaciones es bellísimo.

  • @marjorieeubanks5611
    @marjorieeubanks5611 10 лет назад

    Absolutely fantastic, guys!!! I can only get this connection thing to music when something has happened, but you got me to cry without anything else!!! You're amazing, and I think that you should keep doing exactly that!!!

  • @susantgardner
    @susantgardner 12 лет назад

    Guys....you give me chill bumps. I love your sound and I love your passion! I'm sharing this and all your videos with everyone I know. We just celebrated the fourth, so I'll start with that one. Please don't ever, ever, ever stop OK?? thanks.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @keats27 Sgtsonny and I will be doing another collab as soon as he finds the time in his busy schedule. I'd be happy to do a third project with Danny, but I think he's busy too, unfortunately.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed this video.
    I didn't whisle at a high pitch, it's in fact quite normal. Try it, you'll see.

  • @sharonpeters2262
    @sharonpeters2262 10 лет назад

    I love blackbirds & I loved your version. You guys give me such a good feeling when you sing!

  • @Animusicfan
    @Animusicfan 10 лет назад +1

    This is just one of my favorites! You all do such an amazing job!! Keep doing more :D

  • @civilizeddelinquent563
    @civilizeddelinquent563 6 лет назад +2

    Excellent whistling!!!!!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    What kind of alteration? I just whistled, that's it. There's a little reverb and dynamic compression on the mix, if that's what you mean, but that's it.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    My album (link in the video description) isn't on iTunes, it's on BandCamp. Did you try getting it on this site? You'll find "Blackbird" there too. :)

  • @Dani.darkandstormborn
    @Dani.darkandstormborn 11 лет назад

    Wow!! I can only say I'm pretty amazed by you guys!!
    Never heard anything from you before but I love acapella music and I searched for this wonderful song! Couldn't resist to check it out and I wouldn't have thought it could be as great as it was!!!
    A m a z i n g!!!!

  • @DJNicke
    @DJNicke 12 лет назад

    Well I'm very glad we had this interchange! It makes sense that you would need to lip sync when singing this, and I hadn't thought of that. I think what I heard when you were singing was you hitting the perfect resonant frequency of whatever room you were singing in. Great job all around! Now I am fully blown away! I also (always) liked your editing job with fading in the different video squares. I'll have to share this! Keep them coming!

  • @balancepoint71
    @balancepoint71 6 лет назад

    Wow. Totally nailed it. I came up singing A capella and Madrigal and watching this reminds me why I love music so much.
    Great editing and production. Singing is second to none. Bitchin !

  • @gregoirejacob5628
    @gregoirejacob5628 11 лет назад +1

    Je ne saurais pas dire exactement quoi, mais il y a un quelque chose dans cet enregistrement, une manière de l'interpréter que j'admire et je tiens à le souligner. C'est une magnifique version ! :)