Ringmasters - The Bells Of Notre Dame Medley with a Symphony Orchestra

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2023
  • Performed together with The Heilbronn Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Alois Seidlmeier in Konzert- und Kongresszentrum Harmonie Heilbronn, Theodor-Heuss-Saal 2022-12-18.
    This was a highlight of 2022. An unforgettable experience. As we hit the big notes on Out There it felt like we were soaring over the Paris roof tops!
    Music: Alan Menken
    Lyrics: Steven Schwartz
    Orchestral arrangement: Andreas Benz
    Vocal arrangement: Aaron Dale
    Video recording team: imagis.tv
    Sound recording technician: Christian Potthast
    Post production: Mats Helgesson
    Ringmasters:
    Jakob Stenberg
    Rasmus Krigström
    Emanuel Roll
    Didier Linder
    Support us on Patreon: / ringmasters
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Комментарии • 265

  • @greydu
    @greydu Год назад +828

    The original video of Notre Dame was what got me into barbershop in the first place, and hearing this feels like a culmination of my journey into the genre, almost like a reward for sticking with it this long

    • @AlexZEL
      @AlexZEL Год назад +10

      That's crazy, same for me as well!

    • @RosebudsASled
      @RosebudsASled Год назад +7

      Me as well dude! Me and my barbershop are coming close to 1 year together!

    • @justing4724
      @justing4724 Год назад +8

      Same for me! AND it was a reintroduction to the Notre Dame Soundtrack which I still listen to this day. Can't believe it's been 6 years

    • @No_auto_toon
      @No_auto_toon Год назад +7

      I still listen to their original over and over

    • @eggshaustedart
      @eggshaustedart 11 месяцев назад +1

      oh hey did you ever see the hunchback musical last summer? no joke it was a life changing experience for me

  • @Lukas-jq4vw
    @Lukas-jq4vw Год назад +592

    6:08 omg can we appreacite the timpani player's save from almost dropping the mallet

    • @bassmanxan3544
      @bassmanxan3544 Год назад +26

      That was so cool, that must be super difficult to do under such pressure

    • @obanhansen3833
      @obanhansen3833 11 месяцев назад +4

      Haha spotted that too 😂

    • @catspeakrightmeow2643
      @catspeakrightmeow2643 11 месяцев назад +53

      Almost doesn't even look like an accident, it even hits on the beat. It has to be an accident though because there's no way you would risk that move just as a flourish. Insane save.

    • @samithprinklez1093
      @samithprinklez1093 11 месяцев назад +22

      ​@@catspeakrightmeow2643it kind of feels like it is on purpose. he did it a few times in this video. in my experience percussionists do stuff like that a lot 😅

    • @TrochiTV
      @TrochiTV 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@samithprinklez1093 like when did he do it before?

  • @cadensifert4075
    @cadensifert4075 Год назад +55

    You can see the guy in the back at 5:14 being stunned by the Ringmasters voices suddenly ringing out by themselves:)

  • @frak7190
    @frak7190 Год назад +36

    This was truly ridiculous. I think every barbershop quartet should come with a symphony orchestra now

  • @donaldauguston9740
    @donaldauguston9740 Год назад +178

    This is beyond fabulous, but the remarkable nature of the voices is lost. When it was just four voices I was overwhelmed by the sound and the texture. In fact, I was amazed there were NO instruments because they were an orchestra unto themselves. DA

  • @johne.1636
    @johne.1636 Год назад +229

    Nice save by the bass drummer in the back at 6:10 omg

    • @Ringmasters
      @Ringmasters  Год назад +54

      Haha, it's amazing!

    • @route909
      @route909 Год назад +12

      Meme timpanist. Love it.

    • @st.francis2146
      @st.francis2146 Год назад +3

      The 😂😂😂❤😊❤😅

    • @kevinmendez1964
      @kevinmendez1964 Год назад

      This is the content I crave

    • @samratbhattacharya833
      @samratbhattacharya833 17 часов назад

      It's actually intentional. The performer chokes up on the stick before releasing the stick to bounce on beat. Another viewer explained it in better detail, as they have expertise on the matter. It's in a comment about the same moment by Lukas-jq4vw.

  • @JPurvis10
    @JPurvis10 Год назад +227

    Love that the orchestra cut out during the crescendo at 5:15 to hear just the voices

    • @Ringinthetrue17
      @Ringinthetrue17 11 месяцев назад +5

      AGREED!! Stunning choice!!

    • @_Umbrael_
      @_Umbrael_ 11 месяцев назад +7

      Yeah, also gave them time to turn pages in their music.

    • @Xyo_
      @Xyo_ 11 месяцев назад +6

      Could be wrong but I think only the strings dropped out? Looks like the woodwinds in the back could still be playing (flutes and clarinets looked like they were playing).
      Still an effective musical decision to drop out the strings though!

  • @BiggMilk
    @BiggMilk Год назад +142

    6:09 timpani player goes absolutely nuts
    also, absolutely stunning arrangement and performance!

    • @joelribeiro5863
      @joelribeiro5863 Год назад +7

      Yeah. I could't believe it when I saw. kkkkkkkk. Glad it didn't go unnoticed.

  • @cheesecake2545
    @cheesecake2545 Год назад +88

    The "Out There" portion was just so uplifting and sweet to listen to. If it had a single version, ugh, it'll be on repeat for a looong time.

  • @Skrimpy79
    @Skrimpy79 Год назад +222

    Simply unbelievable! The arrangement only enhances the vocals, it's a triumph. This'll be on repeat for a while.

  • @OliviaSNava
    @OliviaSNava Год назад +86

    I'm really glad that the orchestra doesn't replace the vocals, but truly enhances the experience. There are many things that can't be done easily by human voice (the runs in the flutes and violins at several climaxes), and they really make the whole piece feel that much bigger and more gorgeous.

  • @ItsDaveTweats
    @ItsDaveTweats Год назад +19

    Am I the only one who noticed the Timpani player at 6:10?! Well recovered, good sir! If that was intentional, then an attempt to steal the spotlight was made...!

  • @ethanflynn2585
    @ethanflynn2585 Год назад +73

    THAT OCTAVE LOCK AT 1:42 WOWWW
    amazing work!! Still improving after all these years :)

  • @trentmckenzie1697
    @trentmckenzie1697 6 месяцев назад +10

    The smile on the conductor says it all. I cant help every time I hear this by you guys brings the same smile to my face!

  • @paoloelias6697
    @paoloelias6697 Год назад +170

    Absolutely incredible. The original performance from 2017 is genuinely my favourite video on all of RUclips. What I would give to hear a rendition live!

    • @evaniscool1341
      @evaniscool1341 Год назад +5

      fun fact the famous recording at the AIC convention was actually the fourth public performance (the first was in Madrid and is on a recording but idr what it's called)

    • @RudimentalNico
      @RudimentalNico 11 месяцев назад

      @@evaniscool1341 I believe you're talking about the one in the video simply called "Ringmasters Barbershop Quartet" by Fundacion Juan March

    • @carryfreak5059
      @carryfreak5059 10 месяцев назад

      I just heard it live last night in Alexandria, Virginia, the Ringmasters came to the United States to celebrate the Alexandria Harmonizers 75th Anniversary and performed this number as an encore.

  • @leopirdas6577
    @leopirdas6577 7 месяцев назад +8

    That moment when the orchestra cut out and they were just sending it gave me all kindsa chills up and down and all the goosebumps and every hair on edge… that shit was awesome

  • @wesleywarren7227
    @wesleywarren7227 Год назад +9

    Return of the Kings

  • @VolkGreg
    @VolkGreg Год назад +21

    Awesome as a cappella, and awesome with the full orchestra.

  • @shadowsatdawn2045
    @shadowsatdawn2045 Год назад +12

    everyone just calm down, its happening, no need to panic (yall im screaming).

  • @No_auto_toon
    @No_auto_toon Год назад +57

    This is what it feels like when a book is made into a movie and it’s done right. It felt cinematic!

  • @JeffinBville
    @JeffinBville Год назад +7

    The guy on the timps loses his stick at 6:20 and recovers like the pro he is.

  • @ALEXKINGofficial
    @ALEXKINGofficial 11 месяцев назад +6

    This should have a billion views

  • @shawnboomermusic
    @shawnboomermusic Год назад +10

    This may be the future of barbershop. Incredible work, guys!

  • @TheRonAndOnly
    @TheRonAndOnly 11 месяцев назад +9

    I'm not saying I cried because Hunchback is my favourite Disney movie of all time and one of the first soundtracks I learnt all the words to, front and back, even the French words before I even started learning French and you 4 gents freaking nailed this.
    But I am saying that if anyone else shred a happy tear at this, then I did in fact cry at this.

  • @mrfweeis
    @mrfweeis Год назад +5

    the sequel i never knew i needed

  • @josereposo7043
    @josereposo7043 Год назад +24

    I just wanted to say thank you. To the four of you and to Martin. I keep going back to your original Notre Dame video. I'm so grateful you shared that and that you keep sharing your music with us. You're great! Thank you!

  • @vanrick772
    @vanrick772 Год назад +14

    This must be a dream come true! I started listening to barbershop because of you guys (Martin included) and this was such a thrill to watch. Congratulations.

  • @FilipKropf
    @FilipKropf Год назад +14

    Amazing Performance, still can't believe that i was able to see this live...just breathtaking😍

  • @gewfbaulle6883
    @gewfbaulle6883 Год назад +5

    Shoutout to Colonel Sanders for taking time out of his schedule to conduct the orchestra 💯

  • @faye5416
    @faye5416 9 месяцев назад +4

    The baritone part was just the icing on the cake!

  • @dari_702
    @dari_702 Год назад +45

    I discovered the original performance a few weeks back, and no song has ever made me as emotional as that. This rendition is even more powerful and just as stunningly beautiful as the original. I've truly become a fan of this group and their incredible vocal powers.

    • @avacadoufo6964
      @avacadoufo6964 9 месяцев назад +2

      Definitely. This was the first performance/piece truly brought me to tears because of the sheer beauty of... Well, everything!

  • @jayrhodes3766
    @jayrhodes3766 9 месяцев назад +3

    Yet here again, am I. Still the same, holy moly! Chills

  • @stevecole3192
    @stevecole3192 Год назад +28

    I am speechless. You have left me this way before but truly, this performance is perfection. There are not enough adjectives to give proper kudos to each and every one of you. Thank you one and all.
    Blessings from Kansas~

  • @brentbarrus9754
    @brentbarrus9754 Год назад +5

    Take a bow, gentlemen. Incredible.

  • @jayrhodes3766
    @jayrhodes3766 10 месяцев назад +3

    Okay, lead has at least two sustained notes that go for about 20sec each. Holy mother of pearl!

  • @SuperbFairy
    @SuperbFairy Год назад +12

    ringmaster's bells arrangement is still my favourite barbershop performance of all time, the a capella one they uploaded some years ago I still visit regularly, blows me away every time. Glad to see you guys still doing so well!

  • @menderbug5458
    @menderbug5458 Год назад +2

    YYEYEEEEESSS YEEES YES YESSSS MANNN YEEEEAAAAGHHH

  • @yokljo
    @yokljo Год назад +3

    That was fully sick.

  • @wholebean_
    @wholebean_ Год назад +4

    Shoutout to the timp player who chucks his stick in the air at 6:10! As a fellow percussionist we've all been there some *cough* more than others *cough* 👀

  • @arminsteinke2301
    @arminsteinke2301 Год назад +2

    Nur begeisterte und strahlende Gesichter bei den Musikern. Alle hatten Spaß.

  • @sjenx02
    @sjenx02 Год назад +30

    i’ve probably listened to ringmasters iv around 100 times. this is absolutely phenomenal in every way and gives me chills like crazy

  • @browncatt1
    @browncatt1 Год назад +18

    This is astonishing. The Ringmasters continue to thrill. A World class performance like no other. Thank you gentlemen and the orchestration was superb too.

  • @julien_mglhs
    @julien_mglhs Год назад +7

    I'm going to cry. I needed this. Truly. Thank you so much, Ringmasters.

  • @guywithaguitar1827
    @guywithaguitar1827 Год назад +3

    Born soon enough to witness Ringmasters! ♥

  • @neptoons_4009
    @neptoons_4009 Год назад +9

    i've listened to this song and sang it with my buddies numerous times, but i have never, in my entire life, cried over an arrangement like this before. watching this was truly a turning point for me musically and i'm so excited to grow up and be a musician :)

  • @Luke_The_Musical
    @Luke_The_Musical Год назад +8

    WOW! The original performance of this medley is easily my favorite barbershop performance of all time, and hearing this with a full booming and beautiful orchestra was phenomenal. I was grinning like an idiot throughout this whole video, absolute music to my ears.

  • @9ielts
    @9ielts 8 месяцев назад +5

    I love that in theory this should've been done with more singers to get that majestic sound, but these guys by themselves already sound as powerful as a full choir. It could just be due to the mixing, but still...

  • @seanormsby7051
    @seanormsby7051 9 месяцев назад +2

    OMG THAT LAST CHORD!!! I’ve got tears running down my face.

  • @brycita1162
    @brycita1162 Год назад +3

    the directors energy is amazing

  • @nowi6119
    @nowi6119 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is so beautiful my heart aches

  • @s.m.h.u.
    @s.m.h.u. Год назад +4

    Literally brings me to tears it's so epic.

  • @Emily-kv9zy
    @Emily-kv9zy Год назад +20

    This is so beautiful. I love the original just the same, but this performance has a very different feel to it. The first performance was beautiful for the impressive complexity of the vocal arrangement that gave the medley a deeper texture than you would think possible for an a capella quartet, making the performance far more powerful because it relied entirely on the talent of the vocalists and the arrangement itself.
    While this one is beautiful because it also feels powerful, but in a calmer and more peaceful way, because it's the same arrangement but with a full orchestra, which takes just enough focus off of the vocals to enhance the song itself without taking too much away from them, which gives the overall performance an impressive yet calm feel. Well done, and thank you!

  • @gamermusiclover8883
    @gamermusiclover8883 Год назад +13

    I love the original video. But this... this honestly feel truly magical. This is one of those rare moments in music where everything falls together so well that it embodies what perfection is.

  • @serdip
    @serdip Год назад +2

    The Ringmasters are truly The SINGmasters! Absolutely brilliant performance! Bravo!!!

  • @garreyy2828
    @garreyy2828 Год назад +8

    I've watched the recording on barbershop harmony societ at least 100 times. This performance genuinely brought a tear to my eye. An incredible arrangement and orchestration

  • @xlr20ice
    @xlr20ice Год назад +6

    It was so nice to see how excited the conductor and orchestra were at the end there, what a labor of love!

  • @GaninIsMyName
    @GaninIsMyName Год назад +3

    I didn't know it, but I have been waiting for this.

  • @emmabobemma5352
    @emmabobemma5352 7 месяцев назад +2

    Not gonna lie, tears were shed

  • @CatholicQuartet
    @CatholicQuartet 8 месяцев назад +3

    Doing it with an orchestra was a really cool idea! I love this!

  • @angushdh47
    @angushdh47 Год назад +3

    What an absolutely top class performance

  • @peterhuismusic
    @peterhuismusic 10 месяцев назад +5

    So… you’ve got one of the most epic medleys in barbershop nailed by perfection, and then you guys go and do it again, but with a fantastic orchestra (great arrangement too). Beau-ti-ful!

  • @sammypanda
    @sammypanda 7 месяцев назад +2

    aaaaaaa with orchestra!

  • @kayleerogers6043
    @kayleerogers6043 Год назад +2

    I have been unbelievably surprised about this 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I LOVE THE OROGINAL THIS IS PERFECT

  • @SaraWeeda
    @SaraWeeda Год назад +3

    First time I heard this (a capella) was a Ringmasters gig in Germany. Very poetic to have my soul leave my body again by Ringmasters singing this, in Germany, and with an orchestra.

  • @meccamiller-dabney3782
    @meccamiller-dabney3782 4 месяца назад +1

    YAS!!!!! HE HIT THAT NOTE AT THE END 🎉

  • @franciscopereira4907
    @franciscopereira4907 8 месяцев назад +2

    My God, so amazed by this song an singing. Thanks, Ringmasters!

  • @jimmyoutlaw9384
    @jimmyoutlaw9384 Год назад +8

    This got me so emotional and it caught me so off guard. I found myself singing along and crying tears of joy! With the voices I’ve memorized and the beautiful orchestration, this was as magical as the first time I listened to the original. Bravo!

  • @jqd5
    @jqd5 Год назад +8

    That must've been an awesome experience for that conductor to work with you guys. You can see the excitement in his face. Awesome job as always.

  • @Kyrbi0
    @Kyrbi0 Год назад +5

    Absolutely beautiful. I discovered the original only a few years ago & this just takes it to another level.

  • @dancalkins97
    @dancalkins97 5 месяцев назад +1

    A lot of magical moments in that performance...outstanding!!

  • @wobb9162
    @wobb9162 Год назад +3

    That was the greatest seven minutes of my life I have ever spent. My two all time favorite things combined.

  • @ivaeradon4570
    @ivaeradon4570 Год назад +6

    Absolutely, positively beautiful. I don't know how many times I've listened to the original performance of this, but this just sends me over the moon. Fantastic job, everyone involved!

  • @videogamemusicguy4208
    @videogamemusicguy4208 Месяц назад +1

    when there are multiple goosebump moments, you know it's the good stuff

  • @ginga1615
    @ginga1615 9 месяцев назад +2

    I don't know wich i like the most, acapella or this one. Unbelievable!

  • @ivaeradon4570
    @ivaeradon4570 8 месяцев назад +2

    Another 3 months, another multitude of views, another few chills down my spine.

  • @Yes-yv9zs
    @Yes-yv9zs Год назад +6

    I’m so glad about this upload! Sounds beautiful, never stop singing.

  • @AaronSmith1101
    @AaronSmith1101 Год назад +8

    This is so wonderful.
    The vocal performance is even better than the original (no surprise) and the orchestral arrangement is a perfect mix of supporting the existing vocal lines, adding embellishments at the right moments, and getting out of the way at others. Bravo!

  • @odolany
    @odolany Год назад +1

    This kind of lets me appreciate how bright tone the previous bass had for that low register.
    Still everything's great. ;)

  • @brandonnighswander5740
    @brandonnighswander5740 Год назад +1

    I love how at 6:11 the Timpanist throws his stick up to land on the timpani semi in time. Gotta love musicians just having fun.

  • @Lukas-np1kt
    @Lukas-np1kt 11 месяцев назад +2

    I happened upon the original around a month ago and have come back to it multiple times since-seeing this while searching for the first was a treat!!

  • @rebeccah4732
    @rebeccah4732 7 месяцев назад +5

    I think I've been changed as a person.

  • @TylerLeeJones
    @TylerLeeJones Год назад +2

    MAJESTIC

  • @TheCAPIreland
    @TheCAPIreland 11 месяцев назад +2

    Ohhh! A new video of the best musical arrangement of all time? Yes please!

  • @jolettahardman1543
    @jolettahardman1543 11 месяцев назад +1

    wow!

  • @cindchan
    @cindchan Год назад +2

    Another amazing performance of that classic!

  • @FletcherFox299
    @FletcherFox299 Год назад +2

    6:04 for anyone that wants to keep replaying it

  • @johnguy3245
    @johnguy3245 11 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely amazing

  • @micawoodburn1912
    @micawoodburn1912 5 месяцев назад +1

    I must admit, even though I love orchestral pieces, I sometimes feel a bit weary of orchestral arrangements added to pieces to minimal or no accompaniment because I sometimes feel they miss the point of what makes it so magical, but the ending of this did give me chills :) it was pretty great, also good to hear the ringmasters’ voices have improved so much, i noticed a new clarity and placement to the lead's note at the end which I am always impressed by

  • @trentonmanz
    @trentonmanz 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is absolutely INSANE! Not that you guys need it but the orchestra adds so much!! True gold medalists right there! 💈

  • @emmagrund3647
    @emmagrund3647 11 месяцев назад +1

    This rendition of the hunchback of notre dame has been my favorite for a long time. This just made it so much more amazing. Nothing but goosebumps

  • @MichaelOlm
    @MichaelOlm Год назад +2

    It was such a thrill for me and my friend to be there to hear this song live on stage for the first time! After listening to it way too many times on RUclips, the experience that evening was just beyond anything our minds could comprehend. Loved it!

  • @passonthering
    @passonthering 11 месяцев назад +1

    What an absolutely wonderful collaboration! Another delicious flavor of this wonderful dish to enjoy.

  • @johnmichaels6128
    @johnmichaels6128 Год назад +2

    Absolutely astounding to take something already so impactful and somehow make it even more so

  • @thegirlbehindthedoor4680
    @thegirlbehindthedoor4680 9 месяцев назад +3

    I can't help but love this one a bit more than their performance for the BHS just because of the power all of them have at the tag. It was already amazing but they all have such a different sound! The leads note at 6:04 in the sustained note is just so good, and sounds so much more supported in this performance. Plus the orchestra did such a good job! They could have really overshadowed the Ringmasters with everything going on at the end( and through the whole thing, tis a lot of instruments) but they really just added to it all. One of the best performances ive seen and you can really hear the improvement for everyone, just so good!

  • @Nielsen.Brian.P
    @Nielsen.Brian.P 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just as goosebump inducing as the original soundtrack - hearing these guys with the orchestral backing of their flawless arrangement moved me to tears!

  • @dclark142002
    @dclark142002 Год назад +2

    Omg...the Out There section is just...amazing.
    So much barbershop overdoes the little sharpening of the tone...but the lead is above the sharpening and it is just...perfectly amazing!

  • @JimboMarsh
    @JimboMarsh 10 месяцев назад +2

    This is so goddamn magical and beautiful.

  • @TheWilfred1992
    @TheWilfred1992 11 месяцев назад +1

    Bravo!!!

  • @emmanueludoh77
    @emmanueludoh77 9 месяцев назад +7

    I like this but I wish the orchestra was a bit more muted. You lose quite a bit of the vocal nuances that you can hear in the original version.

  • @JasonSeiberlich
    @JasonSeiberlich Год назад +22

    Absolute legend on the timpani with the stick toss at 6:10.