Summer Recording Workshop sings "Because" by The Beatles
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Each summer, Community Chorus Project runs a Summer Recording Workshop at UNC-Chapel Hill for high-school singers admitted after an audition process. Summer 2017, summer singers recorded this version of "Because" arranged by Marianne Cheng, a NYC based singer and voice teacher. Cheng additionally directs the program and conducts the chorus. Colin Egan recorded and mixed the song, and serves as assistant director for the workshop. The video was shot and directed by Zach Stamey of Focus Media. Community Chorus Project, founded by Lauren Bromley Hodge, offers this week-long Recording Workshop each summer for young singers in collaberation with the Department of Music at UNC at Chapel Hill. For more information, and to register to audition for 2018, visit our website: communitychorus...
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73 year old Beatlemaniac here. This is nothing but freaking beautiful.
As someone said below, sometimes you have to hear a song in another context to realize just how great and/or beautiful it is.
At 16 this was an outstanding Beatles song . At 70 this sounds like a prayer.
it IS prayer
Well said my friend!
Solo i Beatles potevano scrivere una cosa così! Grandiosi!!!!
Amen.
It is. We must have faith in God, in He who created the sky and the wind. In Him who is the source of wonder and love.
Sacchidananda.
😊
As a 73 year old Beatles fan, WHAT A REMARKABLE version the hair on my arms are standing up !!!
Ditto here Richard!
@@jhawk3547 Mega Dittos!
Im hope your arms are standing up 4ever,when you lisent this beautiful song master.
J'ai 70 ans , c'est une de mes chansons préférées parmi les chefs-d'œuvre des Beatles.
L'expérience est intéressante.
Bravo à tous ces jeunes gens.❤❤
Hey Richard! Director here, Marianne Cheng, and I am SO glad you enjoyed this rendition of "Because." These kids were INCREDIBLE musicians, and worked so hard to shape and polish each [loooong] phrase. The breath control is tough in this one!
The truth is, in the arrangement, I mostly used exactly what Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison sang, because it was pretty much perfect* as it was. We just took those harmonies and sang them with a choral approach.
*The only downside about this song is it forces people with low voices up high, up to an F above Middle C a lot of the time! Needless to say, my baritones and basses got a LOT of falsetto practice that week 😀
Many of these high schoolers here are in college or graduated now, and some even pursue music as auditioning actors and/or songwriters! I must say as well,
Elijah Fox on Piano did an INCREDIBLE job, lifting the simple arpeggios off the page and giving it his signature touch. He's now an [internationally-touring] jazz artist, collaborator, and producer. He's very findable online, I would go check him out! #elijahfox #communitychorusproject #holycrap5yearsalready
One of the most beautiful of the Beatles songs. Their harmonies were superb
❤
And we shouldn't forget Beethoven's contribution.🙂
@@antoniocaser ?
@@MrBaldylocks13 ... Sorry, i made a mistake.
@@minhearg8331 a fairly minimal contribution, if you actually analyse the two pieces side by side. Certainly, one was inspired by the other, and as a result shared with it certain harmonic elements, but they diverge significantly after that.
The genius of the Beatles, no band in the world could could equal them.
They never have and I suspect never will ...
This is the work of genius .. there is no other word for it. A sublime, transcendent masterpiece, up there with the greatest musical compositions in history ...
Yes. Maybe.....just maybe....there is some hope for this planet after
all.? Even at 2 minutes to midnight.
Yes Raymundo Beatles nr 1 in the world
Check Smooth Mcgroove's cover that came out yesterday
I disagree. Their genius was giving us joy and help through their music.
The Beatles forever.
THIS is what young people should be taught in school, things of content, positivity, repose, and historic significance.
Wow! Just wow!
Hear hear!
And just to know how to harmonize properly. The Beatles were masters at it.
As a mexican young who raised in the every day violence
I 100% agree, there so many young people around the world with talent and heart to make beautiful art like this
Better than killing and doing stupid things
@@roony64 every day there is violence where you are?
Sometimes you have to hear another version to realize how beautiful a song is.
So true.
If you didn't realize this songs beauty and genius by listening to the Beatles original version I don't know what to say...they were incredible singers(John and Paul) and great at harmony.
epic burn
The Beatles 3 part harmony on the original was epic.
been a favorite of mine for years... beatles version is vastly superior.
I'm sure John is looking down and loving this. FANTASTIC
And George and Martin.
hey,
jebediah here, i love this comment im sure john is, my friend
So is George ❤
I don't think so. This song is too simplistic and delicate. BTW, I love is too for all of it's simplicity.
Especially the diversity of the faces.
At 9yrs old, The Beatles become a part of my soul. At 69yrs old, they continue to be.❤❤🙏
Jesus God... I am a lifelong admirer of The Beatles and this made me cry.
Oh yes. It made me cry too (and not because the sky is blue).
I don’t see all the fuss about this video, it almost put me to sleep.
You’re not the only one
Me too...
Me too...
This album was delivered from another planet for us humans to appreciate. This is exactly why The Beatles are considered the best group ever they went from She loves you to this in 6 years. Can you name any band that’s even come close.
"Boys" was not written by The Beatles, although they certainly put it on the "map". It was recorded in 1963, the same year as "She Loves You".
@donwarnick1089 The Beach Boys
Está inspirado en la obra de Betowen...." Claro de la luna" los acordes y arpegios del piano son un homenaje de Los Beatles
Beach Boys
I don't believe I have skipped a day since Feb. 9, 1963 without thinking of the Beatles. In the past 14 years my appreciation, gratitude, and awe have only grown. A dear friend of mine from the music industry is greatly responsible for taking me to an even higher level of admiration in those 14 years. Most Beatles songs stand alone as individual greats. Because sounds like Bach channeled through John. It's ether that or G-d. Goosebump material. The Beatles are the indisputable #1 Musical/Cultural and perhaps Political influence of the 20th century and beyond. They were an Economy as well. I can only thank G-d for 4 hardworking blue collar type males from LIVERPOOL to Come Together.....
this is the most underrated video ever oh my god
So true Julianna
I need this on a daily basis. It makes me feel good!
I think they should re title it. They would have thousands of more views.
@@CHRISTINEAZ what title would you suggest? I clicked pretty quick on this.
@@buddyneher9359 I think she's right. It is SO friggin' good that it should have 10 times as many views. Maybe just begin the title with the name of the song?
The Beatles’ brilliance with Melody and Harmony is still unsurpassed.
This has got to be one of THE BEST harmonic songs ever written/recorded.
Lennon was inspired to write this song when he heard Yoko playing Beethoven on piano. John, Paul and George recorded three vocal tracks each to make a nine part harmony. One of their best efforts, ever.
@@tedunguent156 Yes - it's Moonlight Sonata backward. Just brilliant.
@@laurasweet326 Uh, not exactly played backward. He asked Yoko to play it backward to get the feeling that led to his arrangement. There is a video here on RUclips that goes into more detail. It's good.
The 3 Beatles who sung Becausr were actually better than the whole high school band no disrespect . Abby Road is perfection !
It’s a little less genius and original after knowing John admitted it’s genesis is Moonlight Sonata played backwards, but a beautiful song with great harmonies.
one of the most magical beatles songs to ever exist.
The Beatles will be loved, and celebrated still in 100 years alongside Bach and the like. They will never be forgotten. I have seen concerts like Sir Paul at Glastonbury, with 3 generations knowing and singing along with him.
You're totally right, Jewel Heart!
I saw Paul in '76... could've seen the Beatles for $6.50 back in the day - but, I chose to stay the extra week up in summer camp, instead !! ;)))) Anywhoo... Paul was, as expected, super-ciliac (???) however - without John's harmonies ance sparring off for the lead - I'm afraid it was still one-sided. Never got that same rush as with the two of them singing together !! Ah, well... (sigh)
As a critic once said of the Beatles when they exploded onto the scene in the mid to late 60s and created ever more extraordinary music, they will become known as the "fourth B", as in Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and The Beatles. He was so right!
I hope so, because they deserve it, but I fear that the generations now will not appreciate it.Generation Z and generation A really are a different breed. Growing up immediately in a world with Fibre-optic broadband access, streaming services and smartphones., Without the need to engage a human level, or be one with nature, in any form of empathic way.Being more at 1 with the virtual world.This makes them almost a different species, In my opinion
The most beautiful tribute I've ever heard. These young people prove that
greatness will never die.
a few well aimed nuclear missiles and it's gone forever.
@@roberts5539 no chance.....true love can never be destroyed...it only changes its form it is eternal and it governs the cosmos / namaste.
@@mustangmikep51 no. Survival of the fittest rules the world and will remain long after the last 'true love' has withered and died.
My father just left this world and listening to this brought me up to heaven with him. Thank you kids. Thank you always Beatles.
Gonzalo, what a most beautiful comment ...
Thank you
Gonzalo: Sorry for your loss.
@@mrmusic248 Thank you
😔🙏
World, round, turns.
Wind, high, blows.
Sky, blue, cry.
Lennon's wordplay frolicking in plain sight.
Lovely to hear young voices of today showcasing this amazing and haunting song so beautifully.
Do you see the logic behind it though, Goddy ?
I am a grown man....weeping. This song could very well be an anthem for all of mankind.
Hi Michael Scott
you are so right...instead we see the lethal competition for resources and power going now into space. Human tragedy has no end i am afraid.
These kids will never become a failure in our society...
How this doesnt have 10 million views is beyond me
Because ........
The original has less than five million views.
That's because you are a discerning person and knows the difference between crap music and timeless music !!!
yet Nicki Minaj does
Definitely deserves a lot more views
I normally dislike anyone who tries to cover a Beatles song. I consider their music to be sacred and off limits to those who would attempt to do justice to their genius. With that being said, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! What a great choice to hand to these precious young voices. BRAVO!!!
i agree
Same here! I usually despise covers but this was just gorgeous!!!
I myself love Beatle covers: Sheryl Crow's "Here Comes the Sun," Earth Wind and Fire's "Got to Get You Into My Life," Ray Charles's "Eleanor Rigby," etc. etc. The Beatles cut their teeth doing covers, BTW.
I actually prefer covers by people with an interpretation talent. The Beatles usually lacked the skills to make the best off of their re-writing work (yep, thanks Beethoven...)
Those kids are great! (Piano a bit loud)
unless it's another genius ruclips.net/video/JgHIm5AqtXc/видео.html
I got chills when the vocals began. And it brought tears to these 65-year old eyes. I don't know why (I guess it's "because the sky is blue")
Thanks so much for sharing.
Steve
I always loved these lyrics. I learned this song when I was using my love for the Beatles to teach myself piano using youtube tutorials (Pianojohn113 was a good channel for this). Sometimes it would tear me up
Right there with you at 65.
I had the exact same reaction when the first notes were sung!
Thought I'd comment and bring you back here for another listen :)
@@EmpyreanLightASMR and it STILL brings tears to these old eyes. Thanks for the recollection.
Steve
It's wonderful to this new generation touched by the Beatles. John must be smiling.
The Beatles will last forever.
In my dying bed I will ask my siblings to play this divine and beautiful song over and over it is like angels singing and will carry me across the universe.
This needs to be promoted more
Choral groups must love this song. It was recorded with such lush harmony originally, it's a great fit for them.
Who would of known in 1963 with 'She Loves You' would end up with this song, the Beatles were everything in between.❤️
This just goes to prove.....Beatles still rule after 50 yrs. Beautiful job kids.
60 years.
Absolutely beautiful. This is why we need to fund the arts in schools. Cooperation produces harmony. Competition separates us into camps.
A testament to the genius of The Beatles
I have heard this song a thousand times. But this version is by far the most beautiful....tears of joy are flowing...
Absolutely beautiful!! 🎉 much respect and appreciation 👏
Lennon would be proud. This is so ethereal and sublime. All I can say is WOW!
This song is a masterpiece like everything else The Beatles did. I love the fine piano arraignment done here. Very hard to change to anything The Beatles did and sound still so good. Congratulations to everyone that participated in this project. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Always good to see young people appreciate the Beatles. Well done
I find myself listening to this version more often lately. When you listen to the Beatles' version you are listening to the Beatles but when you listen to this version you are listening to the song.
If this doesnt show the genius of The Beatles I don't know what does!!!
Those who participated in this video thanks for proving we are all capable of so much more than we realize if we just believe in yourself and try.What a beautiful performance for the world to see.
Oh my Lord, what?! These children are amazing! Every time they sing ‘Because’ at 0:49, 1:22, and 2:07, it makes my scalp tingle. Choir Director, pianist, arranger, everybody-fine job!
Abby Martin -- they’re not children , for God’s sakes. They are young adults or teenagers
Someone had responded to my previous comment saying they are not "children". I see that their comment was since removed?? It disappeared. Anyway, I responded to them saying, "Children are defined as any youth under 18 (I think they are??) Besides, I’m old enough to be their mom-or maybe even their grandmother, yikes lol! In any case, they are very talented and did a fantastic job with this complex song." 👏👏👏
@@stephenkavanagh3560 They're children!
Thank you!!!!
This song the last time John, Paul and George would sing together in harmony... thank your for your rendition and keeping the dream alive..
And now we all cry. Thank you. The Beatles forever!
Thank You VERY MUCH! Today's YOUTH (kids) recognizing the values of true music. I grew up with THE BEATLES and this " lT 😢 MAKES ME CRY😢😢😢.
Peace and love❤❤❤ to You all.
The old and AGING HIPPIE.
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This is almost too much. It made me cry.
The most magical moment from this recording is those birds singing at the end... (Because... how could they not join in?)
WOW! brought tears to this old Hippie's eyes. A BIG Hug to all who took part.
Wow, if only all schools could put out such beautiful music as that. So nice to see all the clean cut kids and the diversity putting out something wonderful.
Whilst I love this, it shows how incredible the Beatles were to do this themselves without a choir
To be fair, John, Paul, and George were each tracked 3 times on their vocals, so we are listening to 9 Beatles singing on the Abbey Road recording...
Blessed the young generation... beautiful voices... piano is wonderful... much Love ❤️
Everyone is the world needs to start their day by listening to this.
Fantastic new version of the Beatles masterpiece. Good to know that there's a whole new generation to sing great music
One of the truly underrated Beatles' songs ... perfectly haunting medley
The absolute purity and beauty of this made me cry.
In 1970 My High School Music Teacher Told Me The Beatles Would Be Forgotten In A Year Or Two, Shows How Much She Knew
That trend seems to have continued. Most "teachers" don't know much.
I heard “Something” as a 4 year old and knew then that they were extraordinary. My opinion hasn’t changed in 40+ years
You should find her on Facebook, and say to her, do you remember when to told the class, that the Beatles would be forgotten in a year or two? How’d that work out for ya.
@@ncfamily4 When I went to college at BGSU, as a music major, I was told that the guitar was not a musical instrument. I know it was meant as a statement of disrespect and arrogance and ignorance. Never forgot that! A few quarters later, I signed up to take classical guitar at the University and I was told by the teacher there was really nothing he could teach me, so we just jammed. Got an A 4.0.
@@jt1929 I was 5 when "Something" came out and that song awe struck me. I heard it on my fathers car radio coming home one evening. I didnt know who it was but I soon learned. Always share great music with your children. It will be one of the closest bonds you can have with them.
Wow! These high school kids sent chills up my spine singing this! Beautiful!! This song is magic.
I am seeing this in Liverpool...and you did the song justice...the boys would have loved it I am sure x
Crying. No words. Just …. So well done.
I’m on the verge of tears.... I’m sure John and George are looking down on all you lovely souls, so proud of you...
Nice job everyone!
Written by the late great John Lennon. A new generation will grow up loving his music.
Just lovely. I hope one of these young people can save the planet as well as sing.
i sing in a gospel choir (alto) and just came across this interpretation of "because"... long story short: more than well done...its S P H E R I C , great work marianne for arrangement and colin for the wonderful mix!
As a musician who absolutely LOVES to see young folks walking home from school, or off to band rehearsal carrying a musical instrument, this is just a supercharge!
What a great teacher, to expose these students to the magnificence of the Beatles. Their lives will only be better, for it. Wonderful job, everyone!!!
Lennon is watching with utmost approval. I remember back in 69 when my father, a World War II veteran brought this album home and listened to it, this song brought tears to his eyes.
Lennons song. What a genius!!
As a long-time Beatles fan, I have to say I think I like this version a little more than the original. Well done!
It is certainly a beautiful performance, but there's always too much to appreciate in the original. I take it as a well deserved compliment. Best regards 👍
"..I think I like this version a little more than the original....".
Not so in my view. The Fab Four's version stands out for its flawless harmonies and pure sonic beauty. Not to say these kids didn't do a nice interpretation of it. Though I think the piano playing could have been better arranged. And of course it's missing the moog synthesiser the lads used for the interlude in the original recording. Which makes a significant difference.
Very good indeed. But let's not get carried away. Suggest another careful listen to the real thing.
No need to exaggerate
Which version is better really is irrelevant. That the song exists is the blessing in itself.
Lovely version. Has done the boys, especially John proud.
This gives me hope. This is the future of America and the beauty of our highest aspirations.
What do you mean?
@@davidkariu It means these kids are alright, no they're outstanding. This takes me to a very peaceful place.
Kevin, I believe I understand you and I totally agree with you ...
I have faith in the young!
Because this performance is so beautiful it made me cry i i i i i i.
This just shows me more of why I was always drawn to John Lennon's music. So naturally beautiful.
Love the piano player giving this a bit of his own love!!! THANK YOU.
This version really chokes me up. It's so well done.
Thanks John for this wonderful music!
The almost ominous piano combined with the ethereal harmonizing of voices... on the surface it seems simplistic however this is a perfect example of the pure genius of The Beatles.
OMG. Im a huge Beatle fan and garage musician. YOU GUYS MADE ME CRY !!! Thank You !!
These are the most perfect lyrics ever written.
Beautiful. Simplistic.
Because the wind is high, it blows my mind. This song 'blows my mind.'
So beautiful, gives me goosebumps!!!!! Literally................I am a 67 yr old Beatles fan.......
What’s most impressive of this performance is the fact that we get to see this generation give tribute to this classic .
And they did a great job 👏
Choral sounds fit this very beautiful music, I am 71 years old Beatles fan.
Fifty two years since "Abbey Road" was released. And it still shines like a beacon among all the dross that's been put out since.
Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
The Beatles, never forgotten. It's great young people can enjoy singing these ageless songs.
Oh can you imagine if John and Paul and George and Ringo could sit there together and listen to this in person, after all these years...
Rearranging the classic " moonlight sonata" into a rock tune fit for the ages. Thank you Beatles.
Once again, no love for Yoko...she introduced John to the piece.
Rock ?
@@stuartharrison165 Beethoven,,,roll over Beethoven
@@stuartharrison165 how would you characterize it?
@@mr.b.5589 choral secular psalm ? maybe .
I love it when I see young people enjoying the Beatles and performing their music out to fresh ears again,
Thank you for this wonderful rendition of such a beautiful and overlooked song. Having first heard this song 50 years ago at age 11, I can say that your version brought tears of joy that today's youth can appreciate music so endemic to my soul.
It was beautiful so beautiful in fact I had to get my box of tissues. Thank you.
I love that this video illustrates how each individual, without regard to their background or position or personal characteristics, plays an equal part in the creation of something amazing and beautiful. Watching this, it's impossible to deny the beauty in every face, every heart.
Excellent! The Beatles should be taught in every school just like this.
There is something that transcends this world in a unifying "beyond oneself" song, and music in general. Because is on e of those songs, that makes you want to lay down all the hatred and strife, and admire God's creation, and what we have spiritually in common, because (pardon the pun) we all come from the same God.
Just reading through these wonderful comments below shows how appreciated this version of 'Because' by The Beatles has been received.
Precioso ......ver tantos jovenes interpretando una de las mas lindas canciones de todos los tiempos.....sin palabras.......ademas que delicadeza... bravo bravo-------------
Beautiful ...... to see so many young people interpreting one of the most beautiful songs of all time ..... speechless ....... besides what delicacy ... bravo bravo
OH PLEASE, MAKE THIS PERFORMANCE TO LAST ONE HOUR. I LOVE IT ALL
As time goes on the music of the Beatles becomes more and special and beautiful.
One of JOHNS most wonderful songs.
"Boys" is a song by Luther Dixon and Wes Farrell, originally performed by the Shirelles and released as the B-side of their "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" single in November 1960. It was recorded more than two years later by the Beatles and included on their first album released in the United Kingdom, Please Please Me.
The Beatles were heavily influenced by American music, starting in the late 1950s. A number of their early recordings were songs written by American songwriters. Eventually they just took the "baton" and were off to the races, so to speak.
Subperb !! None of those kids were even born when Abbey Road was released.
Great music & art will always pass thru each generation.
Nice to hear it keep going and appreiciated !!
Absolutely fantastic ! It’s a heavenly sound that would even make angels weep. Long live The Beatles, they were after all.....heaven sent.
I am a fan of Beatles.