Eric Whitacre's "Alleluia" is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. Recording by the Eric Whitacre Singers for Eric Whitacre's album "Water Night"
One time I was staying at a house on the beach. At night I put my headphones in and walked down to the water, listening to this song. Gazing out over the ocean, which felt endless in the dark. The waves washing gently over my feet. The stars glittered overhead, and it almost seemed to me as though they were singing this piece to God. I felt like laughing and crying all at once. Definitely one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
This choir knows exactly how to sing this piece. A lot of choirs would make the mistake of singing these types of pieces with a classical tone quality and a lot of vibrato. What makes Whitacre's music so amazing is, when sung correctly, it has a sort of ancient, pure sound quality that is quite difficult to master. What an amazing piece of music!
+Daniel DiMarino Music "Ancient, pure sound quality" is such a great way of putting it. It feels so timeless. I connect emotionally quite a bit performing music or listening to it and it's like Eric's music surpasses all my logic centers and hits me in such a primitive and powerful way. As cheesy as it sounds, it is almost like different parts of my body are joining in song with the music, reverberating with it, celebrating its existence.
Without the exaggerated vowels and excessive vibrato it tends to be easier to tune a song especially something like this. It's fantastic reading and direction.
+Daniel DiMarino Music I agree. My university chorus just performed this and all through practice, my instructor told us to sing in all straight tone, no vibrato. I now see why.
I remember when the Lord visited to my room in a Sabbath day, and his eternal glory was upon me with a huge eternal peace, and my wife share this song to me, the sky on earth, the Holy Spirit filled me with the Father love. SOLI DEO GLORIA. From Chile.
I grew up a band geek and played October in high school. One of the most amazing memories I had was my director dropping his baton during the climax of this song at a competition. We could all see tears streaming down his face. It was truly a magical moment... Ever since then I have treasured this song. Eric Whitacre has not only touched my heart with his music, but he has opened my eyes to the world of choral pieces. Thank you Eric, for the memories and beautiful music you have given us all.
Something created on this Earth could sound so beautiful. Imagine the songs being sung in Heaven right now. I can't even imagine..... O Lord, You are glorious!
I applaud Eric Whitacre. I think this man is someone who truly understands what beauty is. There isn't quite words to describe how one feels upon listening to his pieces. Thank you sir, you're truly a blessing to the music world.
As a musician myself I couldn’t help but cry (this is my first time listening to this) also as a religious person i can’t help but feel like this is what it’s like to enter heaven 0:01-9:18
october is beautiful, but, to me, nothing can beat harmonies produced by human vocal chords. dissonance sounds so much sweeter sung by people than played on instruments.
Wonderful how a non-religious man can create a piece with such an ambience of holiness and sacredness. In an interview he said he was inspired by music he heard in a church and that he wanted to make it sound like an endless fountain of praise. He did that amazingly well. Im not saying that this isnt eric's works but God's or something. This non-religious man is just suh a genious that he has created a deep feeling or urge to praise endlessly. With his music he is capable of expressing such a complex feeling. Wonderful.
This song is actually not the original. The original was a piece organized for concert band called October. It's the exact same song, he just rearranged it for vocalists and added the repeated lyric of Alleluia
To be clear, he is not non-religious, he is agnostic. He is not sure whether or not a god exists. But I agree that this piece is a perfect praise piece for any person, religious beliefs or no. )()(
Tosti man To be fair, it's only still associated with religion due to early ties (and the amazing acoustic space of cathedrals and churches), but it has become a form of it's own.
Alexandre Lunardelli A lot of composers of spiritual music - particularly Anglican liturgical music - have no personal belief system; however, the good ones know what inspiration is and when something will create a sense of the numinous.
I found Eric's music this week. On my deceased mother's birthday this last week I did my morning devotion and meditation and played this in memory of her. She would have loved to been part of a piece of music like this.
Sometimes a musical composition can suspend you in time- a perfect moment of peace and beauty- and then continue to warm your heart long after. This is one of those compositions. Stunning, beautiful performance.
Geez, I've had this on repeat for, what, 6 hours now? No wonder the views counter went up so much today. Edit: I think I've watched this over 200 times in the past week. Maybe I have a problem? Edit 2: Here I am again, finals week is a great time to listen to this one again. On repeat. For a few hours. Good times. Edit 3: this addition is being added during summer of 2020, and we all know what that means. The peace this song brings is something I think we all need right now. Edit 4: 11 hours remain before a major final assignment is due, and I've barely begun. I'm projected to graduate in less than a month, and this project is my final major barrier which will determine if I get to walk across that stage. It's time to focus again, with some Eric Whitaker in the background.
I'm not the most religious person out there. This song brings tears to my eyes. Every time I hear it. I get closer and closer with myself. Thank you Eric. For helping me find myself.
Amidst all the horror, division, and conflict in the world, true beauty in its purest form is still out there. She's hiding, because she cannot be tanted with the filth of hatred that this world obsesses over. Go and seek her out.
David Walker poetic. powerful. pure. Everything else is just a mask for the true beauty in every step of life we all take. Day to day. I'm glad people can still find this if they look.
The buildup from 8:04 to the final G Major resolution at 8:17 gives me chills EVERY SINGLE TIME. "October" was the first Whitacre piece I ever heard, and this arrangement just solidified my place as not just a Whitacre fan, but a choir nerd altogether!
Lucky you for being able to be able to be moved by this pure music so deeply. I guess it comes for you at a cost of being overly sensitive in everyday life, it so often does... It's probably still a good price to pay...
I think if the stars themselves could sing, this is the melody they would sing. A gloriously, heartbreakingly beautiful cry of praise to their maker. This song will bring me to tears every time.
My best friend and I are determined to get our 30 person itty bitty choir which is 3/4 middle school and 1/2 6th graders to sing an Eric Whitacre piece. My director strongly dislikes us for it but loves our determination. If the altos could just get a bit louder and more confident 😂
I find the same thing when I hear beautiful music being sung in another language.... I don't know what the words are saying, but I know in my heart that the music is beautiful.
The first time I Listened to Alleluia what really struck me was that bass solo, no words can discribe the essence of feelings that I get when I listen to Whitacres songs in general. This is a must have composer on a CD or phone ..whatever the case may be simply this man ...this composer of great love and elegance is a must have in people's lives.
I have been one of Eric Whitacre's biggest fans. His music is...well, how do you describe it? It isn't your typical choral music. He goes way beyond it. His choral music is beyond description, creating these ethereal vocal landscapes that defy description.
I used to listen to this when I was an atheist because I longed for God but didn't think he existed and this was the closest I could get to feeling his presence.
This is one of those very few songs which can make me cry purely from its beauty. I've listened to it countless times and regardless of how hot it is outside I get crazy goosebumps. Incredible piece.
Gorgeous piece of music. There's just something special about choral music. Music written for choir, like this one, just really pulls at your heartstrings and this piece in particularly really moves me...
Beautiful choral music. It is a musical sea of tranquility, it will calms your nerves. My understanding is that Whitacre is not a Christian, but I can still apply the composition in my Christian principles and thoughts on the word Alleluia which has strong worshipful connotations with Christ's followers
God's Hand is in everything, including Mr. Whitacre's music, whether he chooses to acknowledge it or not. Think of what might be possible if he did... in Christ.
While I believe this touched on in other posts, I would clarify a few things. "October" was first written for band years ago. This is a vocal arrangement using the Alleluia text that isn't imitating, it is close to an exact replica. It is interesting in that many of his vocal works have also been arranged for band (and orchestra, or in the case of "Equus" band to orchestra AND voice together) and because of the immense beauty of his writing they are seamless in either genre.
Steven Thompson The band work (composed first) is fundamentally a different work because of the differing forces. The rubatos work differently, the voicing is more restricted, etc.
I'm crying. Not the fact that it's a beautiful piece, for the fact that I want this music piece to shape my entire life. Worshiping God with everything. Praise God, Jesus died for all of us!!
As non-religious as Eric may be, the gift he has is God-given and he has cultivated that gift to the fullest! Ironically, God has the last Word(Alleluia) and gets all the glory at the same time!
These photos show the beauty of Creation - God's handiwork and artistry. Which makes it all the more appropriate that the only lyric in the whole piece is 'Alleluia' - which is Greek for 'Give praise to the LORD!'
@@Falkenred01315 Alleluia (Greek), also known as Halleujah, is originally from Hebrew, meaning "Praise Jah" or "Praise Yah" aka Jehovah/Yahweh (JHVH/YHWH). The Jews that rejected Jesus and the pagan Romans that supported them, removed God's name when writing the scriptures in Latin and replaced it with LORD to try and conceal the name.
Eric Whitacre is one of my favorite composers. You look at his score and it's so simple, until you put your heart into it. It's magical. Something so simple is so beautiful.
There are no such songs because there are even BETTER songs. The greatest of songs, sung by the whole of the Heavenly Host. “Holy, Holy, Holy” they sing, as it is said in the scripture.
Mike, Eric Doesn't know what his music does, I was in some serious stress in my life almost to the point of despair. I watched the TED talks and one of them was about taking ten minutes to meditate to recharge and clear your thoughts. I couldn't still my mind so deep was my despair, then I watched Eric on Ted and with the youtube choir music,With it I was able to find that still place. It made such a difference to me. Thank you Eric for being that channel that the music comes from.
From the 6:00 mark to the very end gives me chills every time. I came across this song (and most, if not all, of EW's music) during a dark time in life, and this certain song reminds me that even in the toughest of times, I can find solace and peace through music.
You would expect the EW Singers to nail this and boy did they! The pure tone is unbelievable at times particularly from the Sop 1. Most classical groups would sing with vibrato which I dislike intently in almost all classical choral music. For me it is an ugly distraction particularly in amateur voices. This group demonstrates an awesome control over their clarity and brilliance of steady of tone (the long held note just like a trumpet, is exquisite starting around 5.17), allowing the music to shine without distraction. I can cope with a bit of vibrato (flutter) from soloists at the appropriate times and the soloists also manage to keep control of this beautifully. Divine, thank you.
You are so young. I am 18 and have been singing your music since middle school. I thought you must have been an old master to produce this music, but nay, you are a young master. To many more years of success, my brother in song!!
So incredibly beautiful! In this tumultuous world in a pandemic crisis, I turn to the music of Eric Whitacre for peace, beauty, serenity and calm. As a high school teacher in NYC I find myself posting these videos for my math students to explore while secluded at home. Thank you for this masterpiece and the many others available on your channel.
Thank you! I enjoy sharing the works of other composers! I also have composed pieces of my own - please have a listen: ruclips.net/video/04bb3ejiBfY/видео.html
Coming from a French Horn player that just loves Whitacre's, October, this brought my to tears. Brilliance .. Brilliance.. I love it, I was I was vocally inclined to perform this. Heck, even utter some of the notes, but I have my Horn to fall back on. I salute vocalists, I now see them in a completely different way now. Thank you Eric Whitacre!
2:16-2:42 is just... I literally rewind and listen to JUST that part of this gorgeous song about 20 times for every 1 time I listen to the entire song.
I haven't played this song in 5 years, randomly got stuck in my head after listening to Virtual Choir 6... And I still remember that Oboe solo to a T 💜
Leave the pics in, Mike. It is all superb. Don't know what to say, Dale. I feel Eric's music is timeless and for all generations. This piece touches deep places in my spirit.
And lastly, an original from Eric Whitacre. A microcosmos of harmony. Tonal music with rich use of dissonant chord extensions. Very, very colorful. Recommended.
Eric Whitacre I can’t help but wonder what inspired this piece? A close friend lost his brother to suicide, and this helps reflect on the sanctity of life... how valuable we all are equally. To want so much for another to experience life, means you must have the same right. So no matter the fears, the endless troubles, the life within us is sacred. We must cherish it truly, and not numb or despair over it.
Well, a story for this song... I always thought of a mother holding her child for the first time (around the Middle Ages, in a fancy bedroom with a large canopy beds and a few people stand on either side of the bed as the mother cradles the baby's head in her small hand). As the music swells, the father, a young man with slightly shaggy hair and a grave handsome face with stubble kneels down and touches the mother's forearm. This is his way of expressing what he cannot say
My personal definition of complete euphoria would be a world wherein I was never required to do anything other than listen to Eric Whitacre pieces. If I die when I am not listening to a piece of his, then I think I'll cry at the misfortune of dying without hearing him one last time.
I can't spell. Folks, the doorway to heaven just opened a bit. This is music for all ages to love. I agree with mistyhead1. When finding a track the other day before work I was in tears for quite a while!
whew.. my eyes are voluntarily closing just by listening to this.. i feel as if I'm in heaven listening to angel's voices as I enter the kingdom of God.. wonderful creation of music! this inspired me to continue singing again.. thank you so much for the gift of music!^^
I sang this with the Focus choir and Vancouver Chamber Choir at the Orpheum recently - conducted by Mr. Whitaker himself. Such a cool experience! This is one of my all-time favourites of this genre so far.
One time I was staying at a house on the beach. At night I put my headphones in and walked down to the water, listening to this song. Gazing out over the ocean, which felt endless in the dark. The waves washing gently over my feet. The stars glittered overhead, and it almost seemed to me as though they were singing this piece to God. I felt like laughing and crying all at once. Definitely one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
I can imagine the feeling :) 💛
good imagination
Are you an INFP?
I'm not sure. Last MBTI test I took said INTP, but I've definitely developed my feeling over the years.
Oh that's cool, I'm an INFP and i just really related to your post
This choir knows exactly how to sing this piece. A lot of choirs would make the mistake of singing these types of pieces with a classical tone quality and a lot of vibrato. What makes Whitacre's music so amazing is, when sung correctly, it has a sort of ancient, pure sound quality that is quite difficult to master. What an amazing piece of music!
+Daniel DiMarino Music "Ancient, pure sound quality" is such a great way of putting it. It feels so timeless. I connect emotionally quite a bit performing music or listening to it and it's like Eric's music surpasses all my logic centers and hits me in such a primitive and powerful way. As cheesy as it sounds, it is almost like different parts of my body are joining in song with the music, reverberating with it, celebrating its existence.
Without the exaggerated vowels and excessive vibrato it tends to be easier to tune a song especially something like this. It's fantastic reading and direction.
+Daniel DiMarino Music I agree. My university chorus just performed this and all through practice, my instructor told us to sing in all straight tone, no vibrato. I now see why.
My Middle School choir can nail this song with ease!!
+Joya Saxena Recordings or it didn't happen.
I feel like I am entering heaven's gate listening to this.
me too
This,and Ola Gjeilo's work shine above all others, Eric and Ola are the best this world has (in my opinion)
I remember when the Lord visited to my room in a Sabbath day, and his eternal glory was upon me with a huge eternal peace, and my wife share this song to me, the sky on earth, the Holy Spirit filled me with the Father love.
SOLI DEO GLORIA.
From Chile.
I grew up a band geek and played October in high school. One of the most amazing memories I had was my director dropping his baton during the climax of this song at a competition. We could all see tears streaming down his face. It was truly a magical moment... Ever since then I have treasured this song. Eric Whitacre has not only touched my heart with his music, but he has opened my eyes to the world of choral pieces. Thank you Eric, for the memories and beautiful music you have given us all.
Wow !
SAMEE
"I've never been brought to tears by a piece of music" Is something I might have said 9 minutes and 18 seconds ago.
The soprano part at the beginning gives me chills every time.
Same
this entire song gives me chills
+Trinity Bess same girl, me and my bro just said that!! 😊
God
Her name is Grace Davidson. She's a fantastic soprano.
If I knew that this would be sung to me by angels on my journey to heaven, then I no longer think I would be afraid of death.
well if you believe in christ you can lay your fears on him. it'll be ok. :)
Cast all your cares upon Jesus for he is the one who cares for you!
Christ is in the music whether you believe in him or not. Any attempt to classify such beauty misses the point.
Matt Forrest Love it!
They'll probably be singing "paradise city" by Guns N Roses
Something created on this Earth could sound so beautiful. Imagine the songs being sung in Heaven right now. I can't even imagine..... O Lord, You are glorious!
Shadoxir amen! Praise God
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen ☦️
My favorite part of this piece takes place between 0:00-9:18
saaaame
soooo the whole song lol
Perfect. Same!!
You got it right, Garrett, it is all pretty sublime.
I'm so glad to have found Eric Whitacre and his beautiful music.
This man is gifted with a God-given talent to write beautiful masterpieces.
75 people have no taste in music. This is beautiful.
I applaud Eric Whitacre. I think this man is someone who truly understands what beauty is. There isn't quite words to describe how one feels upon listening to his pieces. Thank you sir, you're truly a blessing to the music world.
As a musician myself I couldn’t help but cry (this is my first time listening to this) also as a religious person i can’t help but feel like this is what it’s like to enter heaven 0:01-9:18
October is amazing alone, but I have to say that the vocal arrangement is particularly gorgeous.
+Ti'el Lochridge Perhaps I'm biased as a choirister, but I find this piece to be much more beautiful in vocal form.
+iamQuiliamQuil It is beautiful in choir but I like the band arrangement bc that was the first version of this song.
Idk which is better, concert band, strings, or this. It's all so moving.
the strings version is my favorite but I'm a bit biased since I played the strings version with a wonderful wonderful orchestra.
october is beautiful, but, to me, nothing can beat harmonies produced by human vocal chords. dissonance sounds so much sweeter sung by people than played on instruments.
Wonderful how a non-religious man can create a piece with such an ambience of holiness and sacredness. In an interview he said he was inspired by music he heard in a church and that he wanted to make it sound like an endless fountain of praise. He did that amazingly well. Im not saying that this isnt eric's works but God's or something. This non-religious man is just suh a genious that he has created a deep feeling or urge to praise endlessly. With his music he is capable of expressing such a complex feeling. Wonderful.
This song is actually not the original. The original was a piece organized for concert band called October. It's the exact same song, he just rearranged it for vocalists and added the repeated lyric of Alleluia
To be clear, he is not non-religious, he is agnostic. He is not sure whether or not a god exists. But I agree that this piece is a perfect praise piece for any person, religious beliefs or no. )()(
Tosti man To be fair, it's only still associated with religion due to early ties (and the amazing acoustic space of cathedrals and churches), but it has become a form of it's own.
Religions come from Belief, which comes from within oneself. You don't need to follow a certain religion to believe. He believes.
Alexandre Lunardelli A lot of composers of spiritual music - particularly Anglican liturgical music - have no personal belief system; however, the good ones know what inspiration is and when something will create a sense of the numinous.
I found Eric's music this week. On my deceased mother's birthday this last week I did my morning devotion and meditation and played this in memory of her. She would have loved to been part of a piece of music like this.
this is my first time hearing this piece and I am completely speechless
Listen to the Strings and Concert Band version
It's called October
Wait till you hear “Lux Aurumque!” You’ll think you died and went to Heaven!!
Sometimes a musical composition can suspend you in time- a perfect moment of peace and beauty- and then continue to warm your heart long after. This is one of those compositions. Stunning, beautiful performance.
Geez, I've had this on repeat for, what, 6 hours now? No wonder the views counter went up so much today.
Edit: I think I've watched this over 200 times in the past week. Maybe I have a problem?
Edit 2: Here I am again, finals week is a great time to listen to this one again. On repeat. For a few hours. Good times.
Edit 3: this addition is being added during summer of 2020, and we all know what that means. The peace this song brings is something I think we all need right now.
Edit 4: 11 hours remain before a major final assignment is due, and I've barely begun. I'm projected to graduate in less than a month, and this project is my final major barrier which will determine if I get to walk across that stage. It's time to focus again, with some Eric Whitaker in the background.
I'm sorry but I can't unsee the mental image your the cat on your profile pic singing this piece now. I'm sorry and you're welcome.
It’s 2021 where’s edit #4 ?
This song takes me to a place where I am at peace with myself and the world, even amid the pandemic. It is brilliant.
I'm not the most religious person out there. This song brings tears to my eyes. Every time I hear it. I get closer and closer with myself. Thank you Eric. For helping me find myself.
Amidst all the horror, division, and conflict in the world, true beauty in its purest form is still out there. She's hiding, because she cannot be tanted with the filth of hatred that this world obsesses over.
Go and seek her out.
David Walker poetic. powerful. pure. Everything else is just a mask for the true beauty in every step of life we all take. Day to day. I'm glad people can still find this if they look.
Bless this post
This comment is especially relevant in 2020
Eric Whitacre is a fucking genius
And cute too!
Not quite a genius, but definitely someone who creates beautiful music!
The buildup from 8:04 to the final G Major resolution at 8:17 gives me chills EVERY SINGLE TIME. "October" was the first Whitacre piece I ever heard, and this arrangement just solidified my place as not just a Whitacre fan, but a choir nerd altogether!
4:27 😍
It´s amazing what music can do to your body.
Goosebumps after goosebumps and tears under closed eyes. Oh, how i love this song!
Lucky you for being able to be able to be moved by this pure music so deeply.
I guess it comes for you at a cost of being overly sensitive in everyday life, it so often does... It's probably still a good price to pay...
TheGrandBrand Not necessarily. Some people are just physically moved by music. Nothing over sensitive about it.
I think if the stars themselves could sing, this is the melody they would sing. A gloriously, heartbreakingly beautiful cry of praise to their maker. This song will bring me to tears every time.
My best friend and I are determined to get our 30 person itty bitty choir which is 3/4 middle school and 1/2 6th graders to sing an Eric Whitacre piece. My director strongly dislikes us for it but loves our determination. If the altos could just get a bit louder and more confident 😂
Good luck!
hahaha gl gl
this shows the power of the voice , how even with the simplest of wording something can still be complex and beautiful this is amazing
You are right, and actually, the words "Alleluia" have been arranged into longer vocal pieces for ages. Great that Eric continues the tradition.
Also shows the brilliance that is Eric Whitacre.
I find the same thing when I hear beautiful music being sung in another language.... I don't know what the words are saying, but I know in my heart that the music is beautiful.
The first time I Listened to Alleluia what really struck me was that bass solo, no words can discribe the essence of feelings that I get when I listen to Whitacres songs in general. This is a must have composer on a CD or phone ..whatever the case may be simply this man ...this composer of great love and elegance is a must have in people's lives.
Thank you!
In my opinion, one of Whitacre's superior pieces. A breath of fresh air.
I have been one of Eric Whitacre's biggest fans. His music is...well, how do you describe it? It isn't your typical choral music. He goes way beyond it. His choral music is beyond description, creating these ethereal vocal landscapes that defy description.
AND THE ANGELS SING!...GLORY TO GOD FOR CREATING THESE HEAVENLY VOICES. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS YOU
I used to listen to this when I was an atheist because I longed for God but didn't think he existed and this was the closest I could get to feeling his presence.
This is one of those very few songs which can make me cry purely from its beauty. I've listened to it countless times and regardless of how hot it is outside I get crazy goosebumps. Incredible piece.
In the beginning, where there's that grace note that you hear happening is honestly my favorite part.
Wow, this could be heaven's song. Absolutely beautiful
Gorgeous piece of music. There's just something special about choral music. Music written for choir, like this one, just really pulls at your heartstrings and this piece in particularly really moves me...
this was originally written for a band. its called october. whitacre later rewrote it for choir
This is the only song that has ever brought me to tears. I hope to one day have the level of skill in composition that this man possesses.
This and “Lux Aurumque!”
Beautiful choral music. It is a musical sea of tranquility, it will calms your nerves. My understanding is that Whitacre is not a Christian, but I can still apply the composition in my Christian principles and thoughts on the word Alleluia which has strong worshipful connotations with Christ's followers
God's Hand is in everything, including Mr. Whitacre's music, whether he chooses to acknowledge it or not. Think of what might be possible if he did... in Christ.
This is what dad must’ve heard when Heaven’s gates opened to welcome him...
For sure ❤
I am experiencing serious choir withdrawals right now
im in tears I miss this so much.
As am I. I miss performing.
+Tana McDaniel SAME!
+Tana McDaniel omg so much,
ME TOO
First I heard "A boy and a girl"; then I heard "The seal lullabye" and then I heard this and by then I was hooked. I've never stopped since.
While I believe this touched on in other posts, I would clarify a few things. "October" was first written for band years ago. This is a vocal arrangement using the Alleluia text that isn't imitating, it is close to an exact replica. It is interesting in that many of his vocal works have also been arranged for band (and orchestra, or in the case of "Equus" band to orchestra AND voice together) and because of the immense beauty of his writing they are seamless in either genre.
Steven Thompson The band work (composed first) is fundamentally a different work because of the differing forces. The rubatos work differently, the voicing is more restricted, etc.
A perfect song for Easter.
Alleluia, He is risen!
well done my good and faithful servant......
I'm crying. Not the fact that it's a beautiful piece, for the fact that I want this music piece to shape my entire life. Worshiping God with everything. Praise God, Jesus died for all of us!!
As non-religious as Eric may be, the gift he has is God-given and he has cultivated that gift to the fullest!
Ironically, God has the last Word(Alleluia) and gets all the glory at the same time!
My favorite part is when they say "Alleluia"
The whole time (it's a joke) hehe :3
These photos show the beauty of Creation - God's handiwork and artistry. Which makes it all the more appropriate that the only lyric in the whole piece is 'Alleluia' - which is Greek for 'Give praise to the LORD!'
Do they not say "amen" at the climax and resolve starting at 8:17?
😂 you dick
@@Falkenred01315 Alleluia (Greek), also known as Halleujah, is originally from Hebrew, meaning "Praise Jah" or "Praise Yah" aka Jehovah/Yahweh (JHVH/YHWH). The Jews that rejected Jesus and the pagan Romans that supported them, removed God's name when writing the scriptures in Latin and replaced it with LORD to try and conceal the name.
My GOD! SO VERY BEAUTIFUL❤❤❤
Best piece of ear food ever made.
This peice gives you a calm and spiritual feeling! We all are greatful for beautiful voices listening to this peice.
I love the fact that whoever made this video felt that it was necessary to make it a lyric version... ;)
Eric Whitacre is one of my favorite composers. You look at his score and it's so simple, until you put your heart into it. It's magical. Something so simple is so beautiful.
I wonder if this is what it sounds like in heaven... let it be, let it be.
There are no such songs in heaven. Enjoy it here on this earth as much as you can !!!
There are no such songs because there are even BETTER songs. The greatest of songs, sung by the whole of the Heavenly Host. “Holy, Holy, Holy” they sing, as it is said in the scripture.
Mike, Eric Doesn't know what his music does, I was in some serious stress in my life almost to the point of despair. I watched the TED talks and one of them was about taking ten minutes to meditate to recharge and clear your thoughts. I couldn't still my mind so deep was my despair, then I watched Eric on Ted and with the youtube choir music,With it I was able to find that still place. It made such a difference to me. Thank you Eric for being that channel that the music comes from.
From the 6:00 mark to the very end gives me chills every time. I came across this song (and most, if not all, of EW's music) during a dark time in life, and this certain song reminds me that even in the toughest of times, I can find solace and peace through music.
Wow. Brought me to tears in 3 seconds. That's a record.
You would expect the EW Singers to nail this and boy did they! The pure tone is unbelievable at times particularly from the Sop 1. Most classical groups would sing with vibrato which I dislike intently in almost all classical choral music. For me it is an ugly distraction particularly in amateur voices. This group demonstrates an awesome control over their clarity and brilliance of steady of tone (the long held note just like a trumpet, is exquisite starting around 5.17), allowing the music to shine without distraction. I can cope with a bit of vibrato (flutter) from soloists at the appropriate times and the soloists also manage to keep control of this beautifully. Divine, thank you.
You are so young. I am 18 and have been singing your music since middle school. I thought you must have been an old master to produce this music, but nay, you are a young master. To many more years of success, my brother in song!!
So incredibly beautiful! In this tumultuous world in a pandemic crisis, I turn to the music of Eric Whitacre for peace, beauty, serenity and calm. As a high school teacher in NYC I find myself posting these videos for my math students to explore while secluded at home. Thank you for this masterpiece and the many others available on your channel.
Thank you! I enjoy sharing the works of other composers! I also have composed pieces of my own - please have a listen: ruclips.net/video/04bb3ejiBfY/видео.html
When I listen to this, and sing along, I know I am closer to God.
OPEN THIS SONG IN THREE DIFFERENT TABS ABOUT A SECOND APART :,)
OH.MY.GOD.
Nice.
You've got to be kidding me!! OH.MY.GOD. INDEED!
BRUH!!!!!!!!!
...I think I may have reached enlightenment
Eric Whitacre is a great example for anyone trying to write the best and most beautiful music possible. Alleluia, magnificent is creation.
The soprano clash at 8:04 makes me happy
I live for a good soprano clash!
Coming from a French Horn player that just loves Whitacre's, October, this brought my to tears. Brilliance .. Brilliance.. I love it, I was I was vocally inclined to perform this. Heck, even utter some of the notes, but I have my Horn to fall back on. I salute vocalists, I now see them in a completely different way now. Thank you Eric Whitacre!
I imagine this is what it sounds like when you enter through Heaven's gates. Goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Absolutely beautiful❤️
Eric Whitacre is one of the finest composers we have today.
2:16-2:42 is just... I literally rewind and listen to JUST that part of this gorgeous song about 20 times for every 1 time I listen to the entire song.
Oh man, that oboe... oh wait...
I know right? oh wait...
LOL
when?
@@greatmomentsofopera7170 This was also written as an orchestral piece, titled "October"
I haven't played this song in 5 years, randomly got stuck in my head after listening to Virtual Choir 6...
And I still remember that Oboe solo to a T 💜
Leave the pics in, Mike. It is all superb. Don't know what to say, Dale. I feel Eric's music is timeless and for all generations. This piece touches deep places in my spirit.
It's amazing how every one of his songs fills my heart with such beauty that I burst with tears.
And lastly, an original from Eric Whitacre. A microcosmos of harmony. Tonal music with rich use of dissonant chord extensions. Very, very colorful. Recommended.
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You Sir - Are absolutely awesome. Your a musical God in my Book.
Ayyyy! Look who's here!!!
Eric Whitacre I can’t help but wonder what inspired this piece?
A close friend lost his brother to suicide, and this helps reflect on the sanctity of life... how valuable we all are equally. To want so much for another to experience life, means you must have the same right. So no matter the fears, the endless troubles, the life within us is sacred. We must cherish it truly, and not numb or despair over it.
AMARTE! ♥
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Only reason I would ever go back to school. Choir was so amazing and did since I was in 6th grade. Can't believe its actually over as of last year.
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Magnifique….Merci....
What music. Right up there with Allegri's "Miserere"
This is where words fail. Just listen. It speaks volumes.
Can't wait to sing this for the Christmas services with my buddies octet he has put together!
It had a few really good moments. hah
Breathtakingly beautiful!
With the nature pictures, this music takes me to a different place. Sensucht, or Fernweh...a place never been. Sounds cheesy, but for me it's true
This is October. Having people sing alleluia to it doesn’t change that fact.
Well, a story for this song... I always thought of a mother holding her child for the first time (around the Middle Ages, in a fancy bedroom with a large canopy beds and a few people stand on either side of the bed as the mother cradles the baby's head in her small hand). As the music swells, the father, a young man with slightly shaggy hair and a grave handsome face with stubble kneels down and touches the mother's forearm. This is his way of expressing what he cannot say
so completely thrilled of his residency with Los Angeles Master Chorale!
“God be praised”
My personal definition of complete euphoria would be a world wherein I was never required to do anything other than listen to Eric Whitacre pieces. If I die when I am not listening to a piece of his, then I think I'll cry at the misfortune of dying without hearing him one last time.
In the beginning was the word.
And the Word walked among us - still so. Thanks Chris
+Spencer Bean The same was in(uh) the beginning with God.
Praise God!
And it was Eric Whitacre.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not!
So lovely. Thank you for sharing.
The intro always reminds me of Thomas Newman's American Beauty.. what a wonderful piece of music.
go check october by eric whitacre. may reminds you of it a bit more.
I can't spell. Folks, the doorway to heaven just opened a bit. This is music for all ages to love. I agree with mistyhead1. When finding a track the other day before work I was in tears for quite a while!
Oh. My. God.
Singing this in a 200+ voice choir, standing in concentric circles, is a highlight of my life. So breathtakingly lovely.
whew.. my eyes are voluntarily closing just by listening to this.. i feel as if I'm in heaven listening to angel's voices as I enter the kingdom of God.. wonderful creation of music! this inspired me to continue singing again.. thank you so much for the gift of music!^^
There is no instrument greater than the human vocals.
Alleluia sounds just exactly like October.
It's the same tune, but one is for choir, one for band.
Jari Taxman I see.
Eric had explained that on a video on his website that he had scrambled October and made alleluia🙂
Mercedez Marquez Interesting. I noticed it while I was listening to it after I hear another song of his.
@SuperFlashDriver funny how a man can make a song out of one word and an old piece of music 😂👍🏻
I sang this with the Focus choir and Vancouver Chamber Choir at the Orpheum recently - conducted by Mr. Whitaker himself. Such a cool experience! This is one of my all-time favourites of this genre so far.
May I also recommend "stars" by Ēriks Ešenvalds.
OH MY WORD YES I SUNG THAT AT A CHOIR CLINIC ONE TIME AND I GOT TO PLAY A CRYSTAL GLASS AND HDKSNFKSNCKS
This is just gorgeous.