Those overtones, tho...#goosebumps And how about the chord progression in the tag? Holds true to the original score, and they totally nailed it. Wow...
oh my god. I love phantom of the opera and always have done from a young age and music of the night is my ultimate favourite song of all time. this is one of the best perfeormances of music of the night :,) absolutely stunning!
You really think so? I think it's beautiful. It's a really intriguing, well-crafted and well-performed interpretation, in my opinion. They did a great job of reinventing it while keeping the same beautiful, gentle quality of it. I love it!
These guys were the featured group at a barbershop camp I went to, really cool, the tenor, Tim Waurick does his own barbershop songs in the studio, with him singing every part. Every. Part.
I love Tim, but this one is all about Chris and Eric. When their voices blend, it's like melting chocolate, and it gives me goosebumps. When Chris nails those really low notes, something in my chest vibrates. Holy cow.
I've always loved the ending of this song. The madness of the Phantom is revealed in those last few chord progressions. So dissonant, it shouldn't work, but it does.
They've been singing it for at least two years for sure. But @TheM3talH3ad1 if you want to hear a studio version, Gas House Gang has it on their CD: "A Little Night Music"
For those of you who would like to know more about the song "music of the night", it was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber as a Broadway tune and it was one of his best pieces. The song originally wasn't written for the play "phantom of the opera" but it was added in as a draft piece thus it became "music of the night."
I LOVE this song! And I LOVE Vocal Spectrum!! My only critique is I can't hear the words the Lead is singing at the start of the song; since the other parts drown him out; but otherwise the song is perfect!
I had to force myself to stop singing so I could hear them, though...hehe. I agree, the lead singer could have been louder. He was closer to the mic than the outer singers yet you could hear them just fine. It's more of a projection issue than placement. Choir nerd moment over! Very beautifully done, I was duely impressed! It picked up on all the major parts of the song rather than simply the melody, which I enjoyed. That and it's MotN, and I'm obsessed with PotO...so that definitely helped! :P
The lead (eric) has a unique tone and blend that takes a while to get accustomed to. If you listen to vocal spectrum enough, you'll be able to pick him out
I really love this song, and especially this arrangement. My only complaint is the balance seems a little off in some times. The background chords sometimes overpower the lead vocals, but that is me being very nitpicky.
ipvideogames a fair observation I would say. It's still really good though, but it distracted me slightly. ;) I find myself coming back to Vocal Spectrum recordings again and again.
Don't judge the balance based on this recording. I think Eric's strength is compatible with the quartet overall. I have seen them perform numerous times and don't think balance is an issue for them.
the tune in the begining is the same intro as in point of no return. webber uses the same device musically to introduce both pieces. you were right to recognize that.
Hey Vocal Spectrum fans. I'm relatively new to these gentlemen but they are amazing. I saw on one of their other video's that these men are Christians? Is this true? Also I notice that all 4 men have a medallion around their necks. Anyone seen them live or heard what they are? I've seen that the men wear these during all of their performances. Thanks to anyone who can fill me in.
FishHunter Hey, man. Did anyone ever reply to your question from years ago? The medallions are their gold medals from Barbershop Harmony Society’s international contest, which they won in 2006 (held in Indianapolis). It is tradition for gold medalists to wear their medals for performances. I hope this helps!
that's cool I was not meaning any thing about their religious affiliations. Thanks for letting me know about he medallions. Do you know of any footage of their performances of that competition? I would love to see more especially of the song/s they won with :)
Oh my gosh. Vocal Spectrum + Phantom Of The Opera = Gorgeous.
I can't get over this. I must have been watching this on repeat for the last 30 minutes. It's so good.
This is so beautiful! I love this one and the Aladdin medley.
+Cameron Offutt eh more along the lines of when i see an elephant fly
That. Bass. Oh my gawd. Beautiful arrangement, and spectacular performance!
SO GOOD!! Every chord = perfection, smashing baritone!
Can't wait to see these guys in summer in Toronto :D
Simply sublime. If you're ever in Ireland, I'll be in that audience.
I'm speechless, this was absolutely astonishing.
This is music how it was meant to be done, plain and simple. 10/10 freakin unbelievable.
The way it resolved into that last chord... shivers. all over.
Those overtones, tho...#goosebumps
And how about the chord progression in the tag? Holds true to the original score, and they totally nailed it. Wow...
I want to like this a thousand times!
I cannot stop watching this. so beautiful
funny... I think I just said that about your version of "Believe"
Of all things Musical, Vocals have always been my Fav.. and THIS!! WoW!! Amazing! Brings it all from deep down! Please keep it going Gentlemen!!
oh my god. I love phantom of the opera and always have done from a young age and music of the night is my ultimate favourite song of all time. this is one of the best perfeormances of music of the night :,) absolutely stunning!
LOVE YOU ALL...!!!!! Wonderful job on this beautiful song. LOVE DAT BASS...!!!!!
Nothing can beat a great tenor or bass :)
They just happen to have both :)
my god....my quartet just mastered go the distance..and i stumble upon this treasure?! REHEARSEL BOYS!!!!
David Wright's arrangements (even gems back from 1989 like this one) never cease to amaze! Brilliant performance by the VS per usual:)
My chorus (Oregon Trail Pitchpipers) are rehearsing this song for our 50th anniversary show A Salute to Broadway Feb18.
Beautiful. Outstanding breath control!
Courtney W Makes me wish I wouldn't have to worry about costs of private singing lessons to learn that properly. :)
don't get tired listening to this! They do such a great job!
Wonderful , so good that I cried tears of joy. One of my favorite songs. Thank You: Steve
truly stunning. beautiful in every way. such pitch perfect accuracy, control, dynamics and gosh... everything..
stunning and beautiful. grabs your emotions with the most warm and tender chords and the tag, well fantastic!
5:27 that 9th is actually perfection. Wow
WOW!!! Talking about chills going up my spine .... some of those augmented chords are just awesome!!!
You really think so? I think it's beautiful. It's a really intriguing, well-crafted and well-performed interpretation, in my opinion. They did a great job of reinventing it while keeping the same beautiful, gentle quality of it. I love it!
These guys were the featured group at a barbershop camp I went to, really cool, the tenor, Tim Waurick does his own barbershop songs in the studio, with him singing every part. Every. Part.
So. Many. Goosebumps. Amazing!
good god, that was the most beautiful thing i ever heard
Unbelievable. Every chord was perfection.
They way they ended that piece was simply...amazing. Nothing else...
I heard of them before I heard a lot of their songs this one is my big time favorite XD
I'm not sure I've ever heard a better open 5th than I have between Chris and Jonny
thx for posting this beautiful piece of music!
Words fail me.This is so magical.
That is the most beautiful thing I've set heard :) it is beautiful
I love Tim, but this one is all about Chris and Eric. When their voices blend, it's like melting chocolate, and it gives me goosebumps. When Chris nails those really low notes, something in my chest vibrates. Holy cow.
"WOOOOOOOO-" at the end was perfect
I've always loved the ending of this song. The madness of the Phantom is revealed in those last few chord progressions. So dissonant, it shouldn't work, but it does.
So awesome that even a herd of cows came to listen, you can hear one of them cheering at the end.
They've been singing it for at least two years for sure. But @TheM3talH3ad1 if you want to hear a studio version, Gas House Gang has it on their CD: "A Little Night Music"
So many goosebumps
This is a wonderful way to sing this, I'm so happy they didn't ruin the song :D
Wow, they are fantastic!
For those of you who would like to know more about the song "music of the night", it was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber as a Broadway tune and it was one of his best pieces. The song originally wasn't written for the play "phantom of the opera" but it was added in as a draft piece thus it became "music of the night."
that was amazing but that switch to the minor chord at 6:10 completely blew my mind!!!! incredible!!!
Uunnnnfff. Gets me every time. Make this available on Amazon MP3
Completely amazing.
WHY HASN'T THIS GONE VIRAL?
Such beautiful music;, (
This is stunning... Thank you for posting :)
Wow. Great control and intonation.
I LOVE this song! And I LOVE Vocal Spectrum!! My only critique is I can't hear the words the Lead is singing at the start of the song; since the other parts drown him out; but otherwise the song is perfect!
Really beautiful.
Met Eric and Tim, got to chill with them and go swimming with em. They're super chill and really fun to harmonize with!
This freaking amazing
2:33--whoa! He sang some extremely difficult stuff for sixteen seconds without a breath. Amazing!
I had to force myself to stop singing so I could hear them, though...hehe. I agree, the lead singer could have been louder. He was closer to the mic than the outer singers yet you could hear them just fine. It's more of a projection issue than placement. Choir nerd moment over! Very beautifully done, I was duely impressed! It picked up on all the major parts of the song rather than simply the melody, which I enjoyed. That and it's MotN, and I'm obsessed with PotO...so that definitely helped! :P
I saw this at this years convention and I cried
I love this!
goosebumps all over ! *.*
i LOVE this so much
Totally awesome!
The lead (eric) has a unique tone and blend that takes a while to get accustomed to. If you listen to vocal spectrum enough, you'll be able to pick him out
AMAZING!!!!!!
This is some kind of special
When you are listening to barbershop/a cappella and forget that there is no orchestra behind them, that's good singin'
Amazing!!!
simply awesome
wow ... I love it
Beautiful breath control at 2:46
Beautiful
AMAZING.
Excellent!
So talented :)
Magnificent.
WOW.
even not in studi quality it is still boss!
Incredible again.... I would move the lead closer to the mic a bit, but wow :)
my ears just came. which i guess is appropriate cuz this song is intended to be seductive in a sense ;)
Let's here it for that tenor right now. Damn.
@terfone16 awesome, thanks!
I really love this song, and especially this arrangement. My only complaint is the balance seems a little off in some times. The background chords sometimes overpower the lead vocals, but that is me being very nitpicky.
ipvideogames a fair observation I would say. It's still really good though, but it distracted me slightly. ;)
I find myself coming back to Vocal Spectrum recordings again and again.
matrix86 Did you hear them live? Maybe it's different than on RUclips for some reason? :)
Don't judge the balance based on this recording. I think Eric's strength is compatible with the quartet overall. I have seen them perform numerous times and don't think balance is an issue for them.
ipvideogames Yep. Except when the bass has the melody
goosebumps in my ears
The whole song was incredible, but 5:49 to the end...omg.
That one dislike must had been Raoul...
Phantom of the opera! :D
Anyone else find it appropriate that Eric is singing this? Eric? Get it? :D
earsbumps?
That's just ridiculous. Well done!
the tune in the begining is the same intro as in point of no return. webber uses the same device musically to introduce both pieces. you were right to recognize that.
mesmerizing...
Hey Vocal Spectrum fans. I'm relatively new to these gentlemen but they are amazing. I saw on one of their other video's that these men are Christians? Is this true? Also I notice that all 4 men have a medallion around their necks. Anyone seen them live or heard what they are? I've seen that the men wear these during all of their performances. Thanks to anyone who can fill me in.
FishHunter
Hey, man. Did anyone ever reply to your question from years ago? The medallions are their gold medals from Barbershop Harmony Society’s international contest, which they won in 2006 (held in Indianapolis). It is tradition for gold medalists to wear their medals for performances. I hope this helps!
5:24 blows my mind!
3:43 "Of" chord. Beautiful.
@danwright32 I believe it was David Wright.
fabulous
that's cool I was not meaning any thing about their religious affiliations. Thanks for letting me know about he medallions. Do you know of any footage of their performances of that competition? I would love to see more especially of the song/s they won with :)
I don't know for sure... But my guess would be that they're the medallions from when they won the International quartet championship.
He composed it. David Wright arranged it.
I like the lead's voice the best