If you ever get the chance to listen to them in a live concert GO THERE. I heard them in January in Berlin and it was just breathtaking. Best decision I could have made even if I returned having covid.
My very favorite a cappella ensemble. Voices of angels and they are very involved in developing young talent, both singers and composers. Check out their 2023 Composer Competition and their VOCES8 Digital Academy online for voice training, with a lot of free lessons. Thank you for highlighting this incredible group. Have you heard their version of Ola Gjeilo’s Ubi Caritas? It’s not acapella, but it does transport you to a higher realm.
If I remember right….and it’s been over a decade so I could be making this up…I think that high C the gentlemen are singing mid way through the piece all of the guys are singing…bass, bari, tenor, the whole enchilada. I was in an a cappella group in high school and we sang this. I’m a bass and I remember that C being the bane of my existence, but when we came together and all hit that exactly it was 100% worth it.
Voces8 are so talented, a really beautiful sound. If you're looking for another video of theirs I really love, try their version of This is My Song (Finlandia).
@3:36 The basses contributed to that c4 as well! Even more impressive. @6:30 yes you understood the goodness that happened. The dissonance and all the things. Bravo to you!
Okay, if you are ready to have your socks knocked off, might I suggest you give a listen to Austin Brown with Home Free, doing his rendition of 'Bring Him Home' from the musical Les Miserables. This performance is only available on video that was recorded by members of the concert audience, so the visual and vocal quality isn't great, but you still get an idea of how powerful Austins voice is. Strap yourself into your chair before watching this video.
I am a big Voces8 and Eric Whitacre fan. They do a collaboration with Eric on a song called "Sing Gently." You should check it out! Would love to see your reaction.
Good guesses on the parts! Where you stopped the video to guess the voice splits, it's altos, sopranos, tenors, then baritone and then bass from left to right. The guy singing alto is also the director of the group. The tall lady is soprano 1, with that fantastically pure tone
So, I dont know why. But classical music, Eric Whitacre especially, makes me so emotional. I used to play Trumpet from 5th grade through HS. Graduated in 2010, and havent been playing really since, without just messing around. My heart feels sort of broken that im not musically involved at 30. I don't know if its nostalgia, or if God is literally telling me I need to be involved again. I had never heard of this group until tonight. I likes your reaction to it.
Subbed! Anyone who follows Voces 8 is my kind of reactor! You are so right about enunciation and clarity. I just saw Yale’s Whiffenpoofs and their harmonies were muddled and murky sounding , lacking crispness.
Thank you for your thoughtful reaction to a magical group! Please share your thought on this song ruclips.net/video/80-kp6RDl94/видео.html I've seen a couple reaction videos, but they don't use the full song. I would love to hear another musician's thoughts on this performance. It is quite a long song; but I swear it is worth a listen.
If you ever get the chance to listen to them in a live concert GO THERE. I heard them in January in Berlin and it was just breathtaking. Best decision I could have made even if I returned having covid.
"Oh... BISCUIT!....YES!" great reaction!!
My very favorite a cappella ensemble. Voices of angels and they are very involved in developing young talent, both singers and composers. Check out their 2023 Composer Competition and their VOCES8 Digital Academy online for voice training, with a lot of free lessons. Thank you for highlighting this incredible group. Have you heard their version of Ola Gjeilo’s Ubi Caritas? It’s not acapella, but it does transport you to a higher realm.
This group has collaborated with The Kings Singers. Recommended. Thanks!
If I remember right….and it’s been over a decade so I could be making this up…I think that high C the gentlemen are singing mid way through the piece all of the guys are singing…bass, bari, tenor, the whole enchilada. I was in an a cappella group in high school and we sang this. I’m a bass and I remember that C being the bane of my existence, but when we came together and all hit that exactly it was 100% worth it.
It could also be that we were not a professional adult ensemble and needed to help out where ever possible.
I sang this song and I can say for sure the Bass section sustains that C.
Voces8 are so talented, a really beautiful sound. If you're looking for another video of theirs I really love, try their version of This is My Song (Finlandia).
I cant tell you how excited I am to see another VOCES8 reaction!!!
Oh yay!!!
I can't even deal with how gorgeous this is. I had never heard it until it appeared here, so thank you Chris. Biscuit indeed.
It’s truly amazing!!!!
@3:36 The basses contributed to that c4 as well! Even more impressive. @6:30 yes you understood the goodness that happened. The dissonance and all the things. Bravo to you!
Nice job Chris 👍🏴
So gorgeous!
Okay, if you are ready to have your socks knocked off, might I suggest you give a listen to Austin Brown with Home Free, doing his rendition of 'Bring Him Home' from the musical Les Miserables. This performance is only available on video that was recorded by members of the concert audience, so the visual and vocal quality isn't great, but you still get an idea of how powerful Austins voice is. Strap yourself into your chair before watching this video.
I am a big Voces8 and Eric Whitacre fan. They do a collaboration with Eric on a song called "Sing Gently." You should check it out! Would love to see your reaction.
Good guesses on the parts! Where you stopped the video to guess the voice splits, it's altos, sopranos, tenors, then baritone and then bass from left to right. The guy singing alto is also the director of the group. The tall lady is soprano 1, with that fantastically pure tone
Awesome! Knew it was something like that! They are fantastic :)
Where you exclaim "yes" and tap your fingers together, same reaction. There is nothing else to do but be slayed by the dissonance.
So, I dont know why. But classical music, Eric Whitacre especially, makes me so emotional. I used to play Trumpet from 5th grade through HS. Graduated in 2010, and havent been playing really since, without just messing around. My heart feels sort of broken that im not musically involved at 30. I don't know if its nostalgia, or if God is literally telling me I need to be involved again. I had never heard of this group until tonight. I likes your reaction to it.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm always an advocate for pursuing music, so you know what my answer is! ;)
Harmonics and chords are God’s way of getting our attention. ❤
The sustained note at the end is sung by sopranos.
Oh yeah, love me some Voces8 and Voctave
Subbed! Anyone who follows Voces 8 is my kind of reactor!
You are so right about enunciation and clarity. I just saw Yale’s Whiffenpoofs and their harmonies were muddled and murky sounding , lacking crispness.
I also wish this group would do October and Lux Aurumque. Would watch a review or reaction of either tho
Try the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. Their Skye Boat Song is wonderful.
Nice! Pls react to Voces8: May it Be, Underneath the Stars, Lux Eaterna. It is sublime
Thank you for your thoughtful reaction to a magical group!
Please share your thought on this song ruclips.net/video/80-kp6RDl94/видео.html
I've seen a couple reaction videos, but they don't use the full song.
I would love to hear another musician's thoughts on this performance. It is quite a long song; but I swear it is worth a listen.