Blackbird (The Beatles) - A Cappella cover

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  • Опубликовано: 6 дек 2024

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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!

  • @rachelstauter
    @rachelstauter 8 лет назад +139

    Damn that whistle skill tho

  • @avril14thlove
    @avril14thlove 10 лет назад +89

    this makes me feel happy inside.

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @priestessunicorn4789
    @priestessunicorn4789 9 лет назад +9

    The whistling is like impeccable. Love this.

  • @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..

  • @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.

  • @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. ;)

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @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. :)

  • @kevinreeder2302
    @kevinreeder2302 10 лет назад +169

    Is it just me or does the one guy look like the guy from cloudy with a chance of meatballs?

    • @kandels3195
      @kandels3195 10 лет назад +4

      Isn't Kevin Reeder looking like a pooing peece of shit ?

    • @madworldfan123
      @madworldfan123 9 лет назад

      i can see it

    • @_xXBillyXx_
      @_xXBillyXx_ 9 лет назад +8

      Oh gosh you are right, he looks like that guy cause of his hair and nose.

    • @jackbailey9714
      @jackbailey9714 9 лет назад +1

      +William Goalkeeping I see it also.

    • @davidmichel6550
      @davidmichel6550 6 лет назад +1

      A Cappella Trudbol I know I’m very late to this but it’s not just him

  • @supremongkatipunan7293
    @supremongkatipunan7293 8 лет назад +2

    im proud there is still a Filipino collaborated! Magnificent!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад +2

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

  • @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. :)

  • @philmageo
    @philmageo 8 лет назад +3

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

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @beverlyweaver8347
    @beverlyweaver8347 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @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 +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

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

  • @Kamelhaj
    @Kamelhaj 9 лет назад

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

  • @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. ❤

  • @josephinenicole
    @josephinenicole 11 лет назад

    I could listen to this on repeat forever.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

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

  • @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.

  • @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".

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

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

  • @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. ;-)

  • @christianlabutap8299
    @christianlabutap8299 9 лет назад +1

    the best quartet acapella Mr. Julien

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @sunking2001
    @sunking2001 9 лет назад +1

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

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

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

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @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!!

  • @civilizeddelinquent563
    @civilizeddelinquent563 6 лет назад +2

    Excellent whistling!!!!!

  • @beatlespongeXD
    @beatlespongeXD 12 лет назад +1

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

  • @nigelmorley54
    @nigelmorley54 9 лет назад +3

    What a great sound. Inspired by your wonderful performance I have sent for the King's Singers arrangement to use with my a cappella quartet - just hope we can do it justice with only 4 singers!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  9 лет назад

      +Nigel Morley Thanks! It's a 4-part arrangement + percussion, actually. :)
      You can get my audio learning tracks on my website, they will make the learning process a lot easier & fun than the sheet alone: julienneel.com

  • @FoxTerrierMom
    @FoxTerrierMom Год назад +1

    FABULOUS!!!!!

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @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. ;)

  • @darkminer14
    @darkminer14 11 лет назад

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

  • @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. :)

  • @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!

  • @Dafoodmaster
    @Dafoodmaster 7 лет назад

    Pete Avendano, your voice is truly amazing.

  • @DugrozReports
    @DugrozReports 3 года назад +2

    0:13 - Enrico looks like a very low-level vampire here.

  • @sharonpeters2262
    @sharonpeters2262 10 лет назад

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

  • @treesarecool12345678
    @treesarecool12345678 12 лет назад

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

  • @apples12399
    @apples12399 9 лет назад +20

    One of my favorite song by the Beatles, I'm a huge Beatles fan👽👽💖💘🌿💿

  • @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. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Thanks! It wasn't hard, it just took a bit of work. We all come from different countries (USA / Italy / France), record with different equipment, lighting, etc. The difficulty is to give the illusion we're an actual group.

  • @The2x4
    @The2x4 12 лет назад

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

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    @crazyyfreak Haha, you crazy freak! Thanks for all the nice comments you left on my videos, delighted you're enjoying (and sharing) them. Cheers ;-)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Tenor / tenor / bass / bass. It's sheet music for 4-part vocal harmony for men, like the videos I sing on my channel.

  • @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.

  • @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 !

  • @saigearnold8214
    @saigearnold8214 9 лет назад

    This makes me really happy. Especially the whistle solo

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    This isn't barbershop. And I didn't use any of these programs for this song, I used Audacity for everything. The only editing I applied was some frequency equalization, stereo panning, balancing of the voices and a round of dynamic compression at the end on the mix. I assure you you're mistaking.

  • @richomin
    @richomin 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @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

    @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). ;)

  • @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.

  • @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!!!!

  • @Taves11
    @Taves11 12 лет назад

    I LOVE that whistling!!

  • @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  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. :)

  • @vulcanswork
    @vulcanswork 10 лет назад +2

    I call this: some serious talent. Bravo.

  • @gln948
    @gln948 12 лет назад

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

  • @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! ;-)

  • @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!

  • @edwardskingdom
    @edwardskingdom 10 лет назад

    Love A Capella! How talented these guys are!

  • @michaelbull7383
    @michaelbull7383 12 лет назад

    This is wonderful. Great sound and video. A great song and a gorgeous rendition.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

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

  • @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.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

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

  • @5oo5LiX
    @5oo5LiX 11 лет назад

    Excellent performance! I love this song! The perfect intonation!!

  • @FacciaDiBambino
    @FacciaDiBambino 12 лет назад

    Brilliant..... I thought everyone's voice fit together well. Bravo!

  • @bladenwinniford647
    @bladenwinniford647 8 лет назад +1

    Bravo! Beautifully done!

  • @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!!!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 лет назад +1

    Glad you enjoyed it! Show it to your friends! :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

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

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 лет назад

    Yes, it was really nice to have this exchange with you, I appreciate you taking time to write all your impressions.
    RUclips is (unfortunately) progressively becoming a TV-like media, encouraging continuous video consumption at the expense of social interaction & written text, so it's good to read some detailed feedback like this.
    As a former Disney animator, you might also enjoy my "Everybody Wants To Be A Cat" a cappella cover.
    And finally thanks for sharing my work, much appreciated. ;)

  • @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!

  • @BigLord
    @BigLord 12 лет назад

    Just today I was listening to your other covers with a few friends of mine, thinking "Damn. That guy can sing, and he sure can pick good people to collab with!" and now BAM, new video!
    No wait, scratch that. New AWWWWESOME video. Loved every part of it. The editing, the melody, the harmony... I'm sure Sir Paul McCartney would be proud of you guys.