I have listened to this Wonderful quartet many times singing “Smile”. This group’s tight harmony with it’s superb message deeply touches my heart & spirit. I have posted it several times also so it can inspire many others. Thank you for sharing~~~such a marvelous experience!
Last August, 2019, I became a widower after 53 years of marriage. As a chorus and quartet singer, I know what it takes to produce such beautifully balanced sound and yours is among the best I have ever heard. It reminds me that until my beloved wife and I meet again, one of the best ways to meet the challenges of living alone for the first time in my life is just to smile often and move on, one foot ahead of the other! I would love to hear more songs by your great group!
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Charles Chaplin was a genius. Wonderful rendition. I wish you all "just smile", always.
I am a Barbershop nutcase and live for 4 part harmony . The mix of male and female voices is fantastic. The facial expressions and performance are world class. Spirit of Harmony Barbershop Chorus
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One of the most beautiful vocal arranging I ever heard in my life! God bless Carlito's soul, all the love in the world and these wonderful young singers and their arranger! Roberto Sion, Brasil
I can just see Charlie giggle in disbelief seeing how his song could sound so beautiful through the magic of human voices in harmony. Hard work pays off magnificently. Thank you for sharing your talents.
The intermingling of alto and tenor lines are pure brilliant. So easy to ignore the middle parts and the intricacies involved in making up the full chords. Excellent arrangement!
I teach music at an elementary school and this song features two of our important vocabulary words: quartet and a cappella. All of my students have watched this. They have been absolutely mesmerized by the sublime vocals, the expressive facial expressions, and the lush harmonies. Thank you so much! They do wonder why the tenor doesn't take a turn singing the "main part". haha It's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
@@michaeltutty1540 I've listened to Pentatonix's "Run to You," where a tenor melody is present much of the time. Often times in choral settings, though, tenors don't get much more than harmonies, sound effects, oohs, and ahs..
And my comment was primarily focused on this piece, specifically, and was supposed to be taken lightly, as shown by the smile (no pun intended) I put at the end of said comment.
I don't know if you will ever see this, Ben Bram, but I have an immense thanks to give you. My high school a capella choir worked on singing this arrangement for our big state competition in the 2019-20 school year, and some of the most transcendent musical experiences I've ever had were rehearsing this song with my friends and teacher I loved, us all being collectively brought to tears as we sang. We never did get to show off our 6 months of work at the competition because of covid, and now this song is something of a mourning melody to me. It reminds me to smile even though the things I loved are now passed, like our competition, and my choir group going in different directions after that school year ended. And now I find myself coming back to this song years later, after my 15 year old cat passed away a few days ago. You and your fellow performer's incredible talent would make anyone emotional without the nostalgic tint I have, so needless to say, this song has gotten me through a lot, for a long time. Thank you. ❤
In San Francisco with fire ravaged skies from hundreds of separate burns. This song really uplifted me on contact. Thanks for a much appreciated uplift.
Absolutely mind-blowing harmony, timing arrangement and composition. This is medicine to lift the weight of covid 19 from anyone listening. The hairs stand up on my neck!!!
My childhood was not that happy. I was not confident of myself and my family who lost the dad's figure. My single mom kept saying to me: Never complain. Be happy for what you have, not for things we don.t have. Smile. Just smile to make people happy. Every time I hear this song, I cannot help crying, remembering my mom who just passed away this year.
This makes me cry and smile at the same time Remembering my grandpa and missing him a lot ..now more than ever I wish all the people listening to this beautiful masterpiece... a very very happy life ahead ❣️ Keep smiling :')
I return to this version every time I visit my brother at the military cemetery. I sang it to him at his graveside. You guys do such an amazing and inspiring job. Please collaborate some more. Love you all!
I'm in love with this version of Smile, it's the most beautiful I've ever heard. Beautiful arrangement, beautiful and clear voices. I never tire of listening to it again and again.
This gave me chills multiple times. Those chords, man. Also, most important for me is the heart behind it; there is a warmth here that moves people beyond just getting to listen to a perfect blend. Thank you for bringing both!!
Ben Bram does love to arrange in 5 part harmony... (Pentatonix, etc.) As an arranger myself, I have to say I love it too. 5 part harmony is the best! There are chords you can do with 5 parts (including but not limited to 9th chords) that you just can't with a quartet! (Most of the song was in 4 parts though.) Truly a great arranger and a great arrangement. :) Loved the rich chords, and also the attention to guiding us through the challenging lyrics of the song, simultaneously sad and upbeat, with an appropriately serious, but also ringing and joyful arrangement. Thanks, Ben Bram.
I love this arrangement and performance. It seems to me that, unlike some other versions of this song, this one carries a quite serious empathy with the times of sadness - it is not just a blithe or superficial "be happy because everything is fine". So I give thanks, for this beautiful arrangement, and beautiful performance :-)
Great comment. The words were written by Geoffrey Parsons who was gay. It seems to me that maybe the story behind the lyrics was his own sadness of being unable show public affection for the love of his life. I also think it is just perfect for a funeral. It is just such a sublime interpretation.
@LurkinMarsupial, I agree on the importance of empathy for a song like this. I think the sweet, sad melody (Charlie Chaplin's, correct?) really helps there, as opposed to a different song like "When you're smiling...the whole world smiles with you."
Till 1974 listening only amasing acapella groups,when all of you were not born yet, also loved you so much, you passed a very difficult level. , balance,,,, love to all
One of the most beautiful songs in the English language, sung in one of the most beautiful of renditions. Very moving, very beautiful . . . thank you. (Charlie would smile too.)
Tears to my eyes. So harmonically rich... lovely arrangement. Made me nostalgic for my early choral days in high school, singing 4 and 5 part harmonies. Thank you, thank you!!! So awesome.
Ben Bram was in a prestigious music program at USC where he met Scott Hoying. He was, by that point, a producer at the Sing Off which is what made it fairly easy for Hoying to audition his 3 friends in the Pentatonix.
Ben Bram this is the dopest thing I've ever heard. I like to think of myself of a pretty crafty vocal arranger and it took me well over an hour to pick out the vocals. The Alto part is freaking ridiculous and she has one of the best blends I've ever heard. I got to give it to you man this is genius.
The singer standing next to Ben has the most melodic voice, so gorgeous and beautiful. And the overall sound was so rich, so blended, and delicious to hear.
I still listen to this version of smile by these incredible singers and arrangers that I still get goosebumps from so much talent every time I hear it...
I am so moved by this wonderful arrangement of Charlie Chaplin's composition. The voices are perfectly harmonized. We need more of this to create a world, that uplifts spirits, and becomes one in harmony with itself. Thank you. You guys rocked that.
A beautifully arranged song written during a time of extreme suffering. All I do is cry during this song. LIfe doesn't become worthwhile if you just fake a smile. The sorrow in its harmonies are anything but uplifting.
What an amazing arrangement 😍😍 The dessonant and suspended chords are giving such feels ... Very inspiring to newbies like us .. Looking forward to more such videos @Ben Bram 🙌🏻😀
I echo the other comments, and want to add how much I appreciate the fact that the singers kept their eyes open, made eye contact and facial expressions! Too many singers so g with eyes closed most or all of the time.
'That tenor' is the amazingly talented Kenton Chen. He's a star in his own right, so it was nice to see him laid back and part of a group. Search RUclips'Kenton Chen.'
His part is probably the most intricate and difficult to do in this arrangement. He has the most dissonance and such amazing intermingling with the alto notes. Pure brilliance!
I woke up with this song stuck in my head two days ago, and I've been continually "afflicted" with it ever since. Unable to get it out of my head, I've listened to over a dozen versions on RUclips, and this just made my Top 3...ranking right up there with Judy Garland and Tony Bennett! By the way, that Add 9 chord at the end...(A) absolutely no better way to finish a song, and (B) y'all sounded like Take 6 (which ain't easy with only four). As I listen to it again...and again...I'm also struck by some of those large, _clean_ jumps in the bass line. Nicely executed!
Smile, though your heart is aching Smile, even though it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky You'll get by If you smile Through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the Sun come shining through, for you Light, up your face with gladness Hide, every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you'll just smile That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you'll just smile Sorria, embora seu coração esteja doendo Sorria, mesmo que ele esteja partido Quando houverem nuvens no céu Você conseguirá Se você sorrir Com seu medo e tristeza Sorria e talvez amanhã Você verá o sol brilhando, para você Ilumine seu rosto com alegria Esconda qualquer traço de tristeza Embora uma lágrima possa estar tão próxima Esse é o tempo que você tem que continuar tentando Sorria, o que adianta chorar? Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena Se você apenas sorrir Este é o momento que você tem que continuar tentando Sorria, de que adianta chorar? Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena Se você apenas sorrir
Sight read this in arrangement in my choir today. Beautiful piece especially after all of the political stuff that's been going on recently. Nice to have music like this as an escape.
The _music_ was written by Charles Chaplin in 1936. The lyrics weren't added until 1954...by a pair of industry songwriters. Nat King Cole actually recorded the first version with lyrics that year. When I found this out, I was initially disappointed to find out he hadn't written the lyrics, _but_ upon hearing the original, instrumental version, I was immediately even more impressed with Chaplin than before. In addition to being a great actor and comedian, it turns out he was an incredibly gifted musician and composer!
This helps explain why Petula Clark covered this one, as well as her wonderful hit "This Is My Song." They were friends. Plus, she is a superb song stylist, not just a hit grinder.
thanks for clarifying, I found it hard to imagine C. Chaplin endorsing /promoting some of the ideas, like “hiding...” as well-meaning as the lyrics are.
@@OmniphonProductions Yes, the melody alone of the music is already incredibly gorgeous even without the lyrics. So it's already very impressive by itself to have been compused by someone who wasn't even primarily a composer.
This song makes me sad in a happy way
I feel you.
I have listened to this Wonderful quartet many times singing “Smile”. This group’s tight harmony with it’s superb message deeply touches my heart & spirit. I have posted it several times also so it can inspire many others. Thank you for sharing~~~such a marvelous experience!
Last August, 2019, I became a widower after 53 years of marriage. As a chorus and quartet singer, I know what it takes to produce such beautifully balanced sound and yours is among the best I have ever heard. It reminds me that until my beloved wife and I meet again, one of the best ways to meet the challenges of living alone for the first time in my life is just to smile often and move on, one foot ahead of the other! I would love to hear more songs by your great group!
Charles Chaplin was a genius. Wonderful rendition. I wish you all "just smile", always.
I am a Barbershop nutcase and live for 4 part harmony . The mix of male and female voices is fantastic. The facial expressions and performance are world class.
Spirit of Harmony Barbershop Chorus
I've had an extremely saddening day today and I'm glad that you arranged this. It really made my day better. Thank you.
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i wish you all the best
Praying for you ❤️
One of the most beautiful vocal arranging I ever heard in my life! God bless Carlito's soul, all the love in the world and these wonderful young singers and their arranger! Roberto Sion, Brasil
Beautiful. Charley Chaplin would be proud.
I can just see Charlie giggle in disbelief seeing how his song could sound so beautiful through the magic of human voices in harmony. Hard work pays off magnificently. Thank you for sharing your talents.
It's the words which really make this song and they weren't written by Chaplin. Geoffrey Parsons was the lyricist. They'll both be smiling.
I get a bass solo! Chamber choir never gives me a solo, but vocal jazz prevails!
The intermingling of alto and tenor lines are pure brilliant. So easy to ignore the middle parts and the intricacies involved in making up the full chords. Excellent arrangement!
Fantastic arrangement. Harmonic discoveries to die for. I cried. Thank you so much.
I teach music at an elementary school and this song features two of our important vocabulary words: quartet and a cappella. All of my students have watched this. They have been absolutely mesmerized by the sublime vocals, the expressive facial expressions, and the lush harmonies. Thank you so much! They do wonder why the tenor doesn't take a turn singing the "main part". haha It's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Listen to Voctave Acapella that is heaven sent. There is nothing more lovely than the instrument of the human voice. God given talent
As a tenor, I also wonder why we don't get to sing the "main part." : )
@@andgo100 Listen to Pentatonix. Mitch Grassi is a contra-tenor and he does sing the lead at times.
@@michaeltutty1540 I've listened to Pentatonix's "Run to You," where a tenor melody is present much of the time. Often times in choral settings, though, tenors don't get much more than harmonies, sound effects, oohs, and ahs..
And my comment was primarily focused on this piece, specifically, and was supposed to be taken lightly, as shown by the smile (no pun intended) I put at the end of said comment.
I don't know if you will ever see this, Ben Bram, but I have an immense thanks to give you. My high school a capella choir worked on singing this arrangement for our big state competition in the 2019-20 school year, and some of the most transcendent musical experiences I've ever had were rehearsing this song with my friends and teacher I loved, us all being collectively brought to tears as we sang. We never did get to show off our 6 months of work at the competition because of covid, and now this song is something of a mourning melody to me. It reminds me to smile even though the things I loved are now passed, like our competition, and my choir group going in different directions after that school year ended. And now I find myself coming back to this song years later, after my 15 year old cat passed away a few days ago. You and your fellow performer's incredible talent would make anyone emotional without the nostalgic tint I have, so needless to say, this song has gotten me through a lot, for a long time. Thank you. ❤
*Hi I'm from Brazil. Where is the thousand likes button?*
Quite possibly the best thing on the internet
In San Francisco with fire ravaged skies from hundreds of separate burns. This song really uplifted me on contact. Thanks for a much appreciated uplift.
Absolutely mind-blowing harmony, timing arrangement and composition. This is medicine to lift the weight of covid 19 from anyone listening. The hairs stand up on my neck!!!
My childhood was not that happy. I was not confident of myself and my family who lost the dad's figure. My single mom kept saying to me: Never complain. Be happy for what you have, not for things we don.t have. Smile. Just smile to make people happy. Every time I hear this song, I cannot help crying, remembering my mom who just passed away this year.
Perfect tuning in a difficult but superb arrangement! Absolutely lovely!
This gave me the chills oh my goodness 1:47 the chord progression is so amazing.
Wow, what an exceptional brilliant rendition of SMILE!!!
Charlie Chaplin is Smiling!
This makes me cry and smile at the same time
Remembering my grandpa and missing him a lot ..now more than ever
I wish all the people listening to this beautiful masterpiece... a very very happy life ahead ❣️
Keep smiling :')
Full of goose bumps!!! You guys are wonderful!!! Mind blowing harmony, voices, expression...superb!
Wow...fantastic voices...beautiful arrangement...thank you.
I keep this arrangement as a treasure and from time to time, I listen to it. Thank you
I return to this version every time I visit my brother at the military cemetery. I sang it to him at his graveside. You guys do such an amazing and inspiring job. Please collaborate some more. Love you all!
This is great as is the arrangement of America The Beautiful. Make more please 💓👏👏👏👏
I'm in love with this version of Smile, it's the most beautiful I've ever heard. Beautiful arrangement, beautiful and clear voices. I never tire of listening to it again and again.
Beautiful blending of voices. So soothing!
This gave me chills multiple times. Those chords, man. Also, most important for me is the heart behind it; there is a warmth here that moves people beyond just getting to listen to a perfect blend. Thank you for bringing both!!
I totally agree! The intricacies between the alto and tenor intermingling are easy to ignore. They played up those tight chords and did so seamlessly.
Forgot to mention; beautiful vocal arrangement. The voice is the first instrument given to us by God himself. Bravo!!! 😷😷😷😷
Today 1 year, 113 days, 11 hours, 56 minutes, and 41 seconds after that awful day, this song still brings a tear (actually many) to my eye.
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My choir teacher showed my class this song months ago and i still come back to listen to this beautiful arrangement
Ben Bram does love to arrange in 5 part harmony... (Pentatonix, etc.) As an arranger myself, I have to say I love it too. 5 part harmony is the best! There are chords you can do with 5 parts (including but not limited to 9th chords) that you just can't with a quartet! (Most of the song was in 4 parts though.) Truly a great arranger and a great arrangement. :) Loved the rich chords, and also the attention to guiding us through the challenging lyrics of the song, simultaneously sad and upbeat, with an appropriately serious, but also ringing and joyful arrangement. Thanks, Ben Bram.
I get an electric shock of goosebumps whenever India starts her verse.
Good job, all!
I love this arrangement and performance. It seems to me that, unlike some other versions of this song, this one carries a quite serious empathy with the times of sadness - it is not just a blithe or superficial "be happy because everything is fine". So I give thanks, for this beautiful arrangement, and beautiful performance :-)
Great comment. The words were written by Geoffrey Parsons who was gay. It seems to me that maybe the story behind the lyrics was his own sadness of being unable show public affection for the love of his life. I also think it is just perfect for a funeral. It is just such a sublime interpretation.
@LurkinMarsupial, I agree on the importance of empathy for a song like this. I think the sweet, sad melody (Charlie Chaplin's, correct?) really helps there, as opposed to a different song like "When you're smiling...the whole world smiles with you."
Exquisite music like this makes the world a better place 💖👏👏👏👏
Just sang this arrangement at my dad's memorial. Thank you for this.
whenver I feel sad I come here to listen this amazing song for me to release myself.
This was my song I listened to as I watched my dad die and I appreciate your arrangement. It made us smile. 🌧😭
It's 4 years later and where has this talented quartet gone? I think I have only found 2 songs from them here.
The arrangement, your voices and how pure you guys sing...just amazing!
just realized after listening for a couple years now you've added a sneaky fifth part at the end!
This is the prettiest version of 'Smile' I've ever heard. It is now my favorite and I've shared it with everyone! Thank you!
Till 1974 listening only amasing acapella groups,when all of you were not born yet, also loved you so much, you passed a very difficult level. , balance,,,, love to all
Wonderful!! Very nice arrangement Ben - beautiful voices - gives me a BIG smile ;-)
Very nice “thick track” production ...kudos to the engineers and, of course, the singers.
I want to listen with my daughter
Lindo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
One of the most beautiful songs in the English language, sung in one of the most beautiful of renditions. Very moving, very beautiful . . . thank you. (Charlie would smile too.)
And I've likely listened to this a dozen or more times. Stunning every time I listen. My number one pick me up song.
Soprano was particularly superb.. timing and emotion (breaking) was spot on.
Fantastiquement beau ! Quels arrangements, quels accords suptils, et quelle interprétation sublime. Bravo et merci.
Tears to my eyes. So harmonically rich... lovely arrangement. Made me nostalgic for my early choral days in high school, singing 4 and 5 part harmonies. Thank you, thank you!!! So awesome.
I smiled with this beautiful sound❤😃
And Ben Bram I didn't know that you sing, u guys are really good
Ben Bram was in a prestigious music program at USC where he met Scott Hoying. He was, by that point, a producer at the Sing Off which is what made it fairly easy for Hoying to audition his 3 friends in the Pentatonix.
okonh0wp Thank you for the info😊👌
I think if you look up SoCal Vocals on RUclips circa around 2010-2011 you can see the two singing together int he same a capella group
❤️ beautiful rendition ❤️ of a classic song
Thank you 🙌🥰
Ben Bram this is the dopest thing I've ever heard. I like to think of myself of a pretty crafty vocal arranger and it took me well over an hour to pick out the vocals. The Alto part is freaking ridiculous and she has one of the best blends I've ever heard. I got to give it to you man this is genius.
So Beautiful, Thanks BEN & the other great voices. You've boosted my spirit on this Friday morning.
Fantastic ... Have to listen to it everyday. Wonderful Arranging
The singer standing next to Ben has the most melodic voice, so gorgeous and beautiful. And the overall sound was so rich, so blended, and delicious to hear.
Outstanding harmony ❤👏🏻👌🌹
There is so much to like about this video, but to me the arrangement stands out. It is truly exceptional.
I still listen to this version of smile by these incredible singers and arrangers that I still get goosebumps from so much talent every time I hear it...
Beautiful balanced voices! The bass is my fav
それぞれのパートにフレーズがあり、バッハのニ声などの技法を想い描くことができる。本物が少ない中でこれぞアカペラ。私を満足させてくれました。譜面を作成した過程か素晴らしいと思いました。
That alto and tenor are doing majestic things
I am so moved by this wonderful arrangement of Charlie Chaplin's composition. The voices are perfectly harmonized. We need more of this to create a world, that uplifts spirits, and becomes one in harmony with itself. Thank you. You guys rocked that.
Beautiful. Thanks!
A beautifully arranged song written during a time of extreme suffering. All I do is cry during this song. LIfe doesn't become worthwhile if you just fake a smile. The sorrow in its harmonies are anything but uplifting.
Beautiful
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Amazing musicians who have shared the healing power of this great song!🥰
That was amazing! I'm absolutely blown away by this genius arrangement.
Plus souvent je voudrais les entendre.
Trop doux.👍
What an amazing arrangement 😍😍
The dessonant and suspended chords are giving such feels ...
Very inspiring to newbies like us ..
Looking forward to more such videos @Ben Bram 🙌🏻😀
This is so glorious. One of my favourite songs, done better than I've heard it.
Beautiful! Thank you!
I echo the other comments, and want to add how much I appreciate the fact that the singers kept their eyes open, made eye contact and facial expressions! Too many singers so g with eyes closed most or all of the time.
OMG😁 Thank you. It`s beautiful 😍
Creo que es el mejor arreglo que he escuchado de esta canción
feel like the tenor is so underappreciated for this piece literally doing all the nasty work and only gets that nice suspension at the end lmao
'That tenor' is the amazingly talented Kenton Chen. He's a star in his own right, so it was nice to see him laid back and part of a group.
Search RUclips'Kenton Chen.'
He's singing the 9th! Awesome.
@@sinfonian2013 Is there any better finishing chord than the Major 9?
His work was awesome. Spot on.
His part is probably the most intricate and difficult to do in this arrangement. He has the most dissonance and such amazing intermingling with the alto notes. Pure brilliance!
BRAVO J'ADORE ET QUELLE DECOUVERTE BRAVO BRAVO ET ENCORE BRAVO
I woke up with this song stuck in my head two days ago, and I've been continually "afflicted" with it ever since. Unable to get it out of my head, I've listened to over a dozen versions on RUclips, and this just made my Top 3...ranking right up there with Judy Garland and Tony Bennett! By the way, that Add 9 chord at the end...(A) absolutely no better way to finish a song, and (B) y'all sounded like Take 6 (which ain't easy with only four). As I listen to it again...and again...I'm also struck by some of those large, _clean_ jumps in the bass line. Nicely executed!
Amazing version.❤❤❤❤ Greetings from Spain
This is so unbelievably beautiful!
Really good blending to a song with a message. SMILE!
Wow, that's just gorgeous! And a good message to put out there on this particularly depressing day.
always wanted to master singing those tight harmonies like you have... fantastic job... love it
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by
If you smile
Through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the Sun come shining through, for you
Light, up your face with gladness
Hide, every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you'll just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you'll just smile
Sorria, embora seu coração esteja doendo
Sorria, mesmo que ele esteja partido
Quando houverem nuvens no céu
Você conseguirá
Se você sorrir
Com seu medo e tristeza
Sorria e talvez amanhã
Você verá o sol brilhando, para você
Ilumine seu rosto com alegria
Esconda qualquer traço de tristeza
Embora uma lágrima possa estar tão próxima
Esse é o tempo que você tem que continuar tentando
Sorria, o que adianta chorar?
Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena
Se você apenas sorrir
Este é o momento que você tem que continuar tentando
Sorria, de que adianta chorar?
Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena
Se você apenas sorrir
Thenk tou Very much👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Es la armonia mas perfecta que he escuchado..
Sight read this in arrangement in my choir today. Beautiful piece especially after all of the political stuff that's been going on recently. Nice to have music like this as an escape.
where can I get a copy of the music?
Where can I get the vocal chart for this. Would love to study it....
ditto
In the description. You can download the track as well as the sheet music.
Nicely done. Your sound/rendition plus the classical lyrics and tune are very affecting. Thank you and kudos!
Kenton chen from sing off? Amazing rendition, wonderful arrangement. Gonna share this to everyone on fb.
Stunning vocal blending... tight as you'll ever hear! Fabulous arrangement! Bravo!
The perfect harmony of your voices literally made me need to gasp for breath TuT)
This is very very good and I appreciate your Jazz so much. Smoooooooth baby!
THIS Song was written by Charles Chaplin
The _music_ was written by Charles Chaplin in 1936. The lyrics weren't added until 1954...by a pair of industry songwriters. Nat King Cole actually recorded the first version with lyrics that year. When I found this out, I was initially disappointed to find out he hadn't written the lyrics, _but_ upon hearing the original, instrumental version, I was immediately even more impressed with Chaplin than before. In addition to being a great actor and comedian, it turns out he was an incredibly gifted musician and composer!
This helps explain why Petula Clark covered this one, as well as her wonderful hit "This Is My Song." They were friends. Plus, she is a superb song stylist, not just a hit grinder.
thanks for clarifying, I found it hard to imagine C. Chaplin endorsing /promoting some of the ideas, like “hiding...” as well-meaning as the lyrics are.
@@OmniphonProductions I didn't know that! Good information! I always assumed Chaplin had written both.
@@OmniphonProductions Yes, the melody alone of the music is already incredibly gorgeous even without the lyrics. So it's already very impressive by itself to have been compused by someone who wasn't even primarily a composer.
Yup, this made me smile. Very nice.
Incredible sound and blend. I want more! Have you recorded anything else? Does your group have a name? You're amazing!
Listened to this song about 20 times now and it still makes me smile. Such a beautiful arrangement and amazingly talented singers!
Ben Bram you sing I didn't know that
BTW its really good :)
Magnificos.-