I wonder if this choir realizes how much of an impact tbey have on others. When my days are cloudy and struggling i listen to this choir. They get me through another day
This is true on an individual basis, but they also do something even bigger than that. They are creating the culture of South Africa. I have so much hope for South Africa right now. The government and all people should look to these beautiful young people for inspiration.
I feel like this choir is always beautiful, but all their songs lately have sounded the same. Like imagine listening to all these songs for an hour, crowds gonna be zzz. Aeolians actually have a very diverse selection of songs, and even competed against this choir in the world choir games and won. Aeolians have a very big sound, and personality. And if you think the studio version sound good, when you listen to them live, you will know what chorale is supposed to sound like.
@@sebastianenjcb193 The Aeolians are terrific, but SU still edges them out in Interkultur’s rankings, #1 to #3. In the real world, that is virtually a tie, but not grounds for saying that the Aeolians are better. Of course, we all have our opinions and we should all respect them. SU has also been so high in Interkultur for so long, and has such high respect from so many of substance in the international choral world, that that also buttresses SU’s standing. But any choir in the top ten is extraordinary. Another extraordinary fact is the large number of SA choirs in the top 100. The Land of Music moniker for SA is very richly deserved.
I've never watched/listened-to a video of this choir and not left happier from that time. Anyone who has ever sung in a choir knows the level of effort it takes to get this level of precision. That alone is worthy of great admiration, given the always beautiful results. But as others have noted, there's the added joy for the audience that it seems the choir members are also getting joy from all their efforts, no matter the hard work it took to get there.
This is another masterpiece from them! I am a nurse and whenever a patient need to calm down, i play songs from you and they are happy! Greetings from Germany! ❤❤
This music is one of among thousands, or millions of reasons not to give up on Mzanzi. The people of SA are a powerhouse. But yes, this music and choir is a shining example of the power and talent of SA.
Truly the best choir and truly the best choir director. I’m American and I promote Stellenbosch to anyone who loves music here. I want America to listen to this choir.
@johannhammann894 Thanks for your comment. I do listen to Tuks Camerata and, yes, they are also excellent. I’m in a quandary because South Africa has so many excellent choirs that it’s difficult to say that this one or that one is the best. It seems that all of the colleges and universities have great choirs. Another favorite of mine is the Vox Chamber Choir Of Pretoria with conductor/composer Franco Prinsloo. The Drakensburg Boys Choir is super as is the Cape Town Youth Choir and Ndlovu Youth Choir. There are just so many. South Africa gives the world so much wonderful music.
There are so many layers of excellence to this choir, and to think that they come from a smaller, not-quite-first world and still-troubled country, just adds to the wonder of it all. First, this choir has an extraordinary culture of excellence where more senior members mentor younger ones remarkably well. (One reflection: Those kids have done their own choreography.) That culture also has a lot to do with the leadership and direction of Andre van der Merwe (voted world’s most inspirational choir director by Interkultur). But he is also one of the world’s best choral arrangers. Some of his arrangements are frankly beyond belief for what he can do with harmonies for example.
When your choir is able to define a new meaning to a song means a great deal of shared influence, each of your deserve an honor individually and collectively
As a bass II, I really enjoy this choir. It was in college choir I met my wife 25 years ago. Her dad was my voice teacher and our choir director. It is refreshing to see such a large, strong and talented college choir. Thanks for the video.
The emotions when you listen to this choir is just undescribable. The harmonize is on point every note is on point. I'm just in love with choral music and music in general. Because there's a message in/through every song.... Beautiful 👌
There are choirs where they give sp to particular person losing the attention of the other members when they all play significant parts .I love how they have balanced all the parts so well. Everyone is well appreciated!
I can’t even begin to describe the emotions I felt listening to this, I’m really grateful for this. Had a lot of thoughts in my mind recently, I don’t know how, but this sort of help me calm my racing mind. Thank you for this lovely arrangement ❤️❤️😘
That Arizona sky burnin' in your eyes You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire It's buried in my soul like California gold You found the light in me that I couldn't find So when I'm all choked up But I can't find the words Every time we say goodbye Baby, it hurts When the sun goes down And the band won't play I'll always remember us this way Lovers in the night Poets tryin' to write We don't know how to rhyme But, damn, we try But all I really know You're where I wanna go The part of me that's you will never die So when I'm all choked up And I can't find the words Every time we say goodbye Baby, it hurts When the sun goes down And the band won't play I'll always remember us this way Oh, yeah I don't wanna be just a memory, baby, yeah Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo So when I'm all choked up And I can't find the words Every time we say goodbye Baby, it hurts When the sun goes down And the band won't play I'll always remember us this way, way, yeah When you look at me And the whole world fades I'll always remember us this way
I wonder if this choir realizes how much of an impact tbey have on others. When my days are cloudy and struggling i listen to this choir. They get me through another day
Truer word were never spoken! I echo every word!
Me too
Yes!!! This music is full of life and it makes me want to also be full of life.
This is true on an individual basis, but they also do something even bigger than that. They are creating the culture of South Africa. I have so much hope for South Africa right now. The government and all people should look to these beautiful young people for inspiration.
You can't convince me there is a better choir in the world, thank you ❤️
There isn’t.
Aeolians
I feel like this choir is always beautiful, but all their songs lately have sounded the same. Like imagine listening to all these songs for an hour, crowds gonna be zzz.
Aeolians actually have a very diverse selection of songs, and even competed against this choir in the world choir games and won. Aeolians have a very big sound, and personality. And if you think the studio version sound good, when you listen to them live, you will know what chorale is supposed to sound like.
@@sebastianenjcb193 The Aeolians are terrific, but SU still edges them out in Interkultur’s rankings, #1 to #3. In the real world, that is virtually a tie, but not grounds for saying that the Aeolians are better. Of course, we all have our opinions and we should all respect them. SU has also been so high in Interkultur for so long, and has such high respect from so many of substance in the international choral world, that that also buttresses SU’s standing. But any choir in the top ten is extraordinary. Another extraordinary fact is the large number of SA choirs in the top 100. The Land of Music moniker for SA is very richly deserved.
Another leading contender being @St. Cecilia Choir Makerere University
What I love about them maybe the most is how happy and free they are while singing.
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I've never watched/listened-to a video of this choir and not left happier from that time. Anyone who has ever sung in a choir knows the level of effort it takes to get this level of precision. That alone is worthy of great admiration, given the always beautiful results. But as others have noted, there's the added joy for the audience that it seems the choir members are also getting joy from all their efforts, no matter the hard work it took to get there.
This is another masterpiece from them! I am a nurse and whenever a patient need to calm down, i play songs from you and they are happy! Greetings from Germany! ❤❤
When you hear that song, closing your eyes and thinking: there is something left in this world, that feels like peace, love and joy 🙏🏻
As long as we still have music like this we cannot give up on our beloved country! 🇿🇦
This music is one of among thousands, or millions of reasons not to give up on Mzanzi. The people of SA are a powerhouse. But yes, this music and choir is a shining example of the power and talent of SA.
We must fight for this country, we have ability which is beyond potential to be the best in Africa.
Stellenbosch.... YOU ROCK YOU ROCK
Truly the best choir and truly the best choir director. I’m American and I promote Stellenbosch to anyone who loves music here. I want America to listen to this choir.
Thank you
You must also listen to Tuks Camerata. Also, unbelievable good.
@johannhammann894 Thanks for your comment. I do listen to Tuks Camerata and, yes, they are also excellent. I’m in a quandary because South Africa has so many excellent choirs that it’s difficult to say that this one or that one is the best. It seems that all of the colleges and universities have great choirs. Another favorite of mine is the Vox Chamber Choir Of Pretoria with conductor/composer Franco Prinsloo. The Drakensburg Boys Choir is super as is the Cape Town Youth Choir and Ndlovu Youth Choir. There are just so many. South Africa gives the world so much wonderful music.
It's enough to make a grown man cry
There are so many layers of excellence to this choir, and to think that they come from a smaller, not-quite-first world and still-troubled country, just adds to the wonder of it all. First, this choir has an extraordinary culture of excellence where more senior members mentor younger ones remarkably well. (One reflection: Those kids have done their own choreography.) That culture also has a lot to do with the leadership and direction of Andre van der Merwe (voted world’s most inspirational choir director by Interkultur). But he is also one of the world’s best choral arrangers. Some of his arrangements are frankly beyond belief for what he can do with harmonies for example.
When your choir is able to define a new meaning to a song means a great deal of shared influence, each of your deserve an honor individually and collectively
Brought me back to the day where they sang it at Kruiskerk next to the law faculty. Boy didn't I cry 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If I ever get to see them live I'll cry from the first note to the last....
As a bass II, I really enjoy this choir. It was in college choir I met my wife 25 years ago. Her dad was my voice teacher and our choir director. It is refreshing to see such a large, strong and talented college choir. Thanks for the video.
Turning gold into more gold. It's perfect
I just discovered this choir. I am just blown away. I hope the choir survived Corona pandemic and is coming up with new songs soon!
The choir did indeed survive :) it has performed live several times this year already and has a lot more planned! So glad you enjoy the music
I really love this choir. Hopefully you'll be in some time in Europe for a concert again.
The emotions when you listen to this choir is just undescribable. The harmonize is on point every note is on point. I'm just in love with choral music and music in general. Because there's a message in/through every song.... Beautiful 👌
Hello dear. How are you doing ?
I listen to this choir every day……
I just love it, it’s so making free like these coins are from angels
Every other chorus on Earth has to measure up to this one! Every note has importance for this group. Beautifully performed!
When I close my eyes and sink the words deep, polished by blended voices, definitely the day is bright
tenors and altos doing gods work 🙏
Best choir in the world proudly south african ❤💯
BRAVO ALL OF YOU
EXCELLENT ANGELIC⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
OMG. THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH
I DIDN'T EVEN REALISE WHEN TEARS BEGUN TO ROLE DOWN MY EYES.
ABSOLUTELY LOVELY
I am SO glad this was reposted!!!!!!!l
😍😍😍Beautiful!
The bass… goose bumps. And the balance is perfect (as always). Bravo.👏👏👏
2018 a star is born was one of my favorite movies with this song at the end of the movie, now with this piece i have loved this song even more
Didn't know this song can be so heartwarming...
Amazing teamwork when you consider that 1/3 or 1/4 of the choir leave each year
Such a richly woven tapestry of soaring melodies, gorgeous harmonies and rushing emotions. Well done beautiful people! ❤
What are you guys doing to us 😭😭😍
Unbelievable how good they are each and every song they sing!
that descant has me on the FLOOR this is awesome
I love you guys ❤
Lovely
This choir brings so much joy into the world. Sending you love and best wishes from Canada!
I have no words to explain what I felt listening to this. ♥️😭
And a memory that would keep me going all my life was a private session I got at the airport in Nigeria, Sounded like host of angels
It was an honor to be apart of the group that sang for you. Your joy was so contagious!!
Goosebumps and emotions all over the place, just beautiful
They never disappoint 😍 🙏 love it
There are choirs where they give sp to particular person losing the attention of the other members when they all play significant parts .I love how they have balanced all the parts so well. Everyone is well appreciated!
We don't celebrate this team enough, angelic voices. They deserve recognition by the government
Without words.
bravo awesom
C’est toujours très sympa de vous écouter parce que c'est toujours très beau. Bravo à vous tous.
i always get so happy when i see some "familiar" faces
Liking a video at second 5. No need to listen to know it's another genius masterpiece.
This is just effortlessly perfect. 💯
Goosebumps. Unbelievably clear, impeccable timing. I tip my hat to you all !
Tears streaming when you guys sing this . I am old and still remember the days with Uni choir . Angelic . My go to in evenings when I miss my son ❤
You cant help but smile while watching and listening to them my wish is to attend a live concert of them in my lifetime
I hope this goes viral in the choral sphere and beyond. Beautiful
I live in the Milnerton area in Cape Town, damn I never thought my folks would pull such a masterpiece
that. was. amazing.
Fully agree
Goosebumps 🥺🥺🥺
This performance cured my anxiety and depression
🥵this sends chills down my spine
I hope that I can listen to them in person some day.
The meaning of music.... My favorite choir 🎉❤❤❤❤
I want to be a part of this choir🤩🤩🤩... it's so amazing
Probably the best cover out there 😍
Absolutely incredible 💙
A country with possibilities.
Stellenbosch.. YOU ROCK.. YOU ROCK
Oh how amazing is this choir ..just sooo beautiful it brings one to tears
I keep coming back to this choir's videos. Such beautiful music.
Peace ❤peace 🎉 😊😊.
Always loved them from their cover on Say Something - A great big world... How does a choir get this perfect 🎶🎶❤️
Best one I’ve ever heard🥹
That's really fantastic ! Bravo ! Young and talented. Jeunes et très talentueux. That gives me a fantastic moment
It is so comforting to hear your voices. Such angelic voices💕
So beautiful! Thank you! Shivers, tears, goodness. xoxox
I also think you're the best choir in the world! May God bless you!
I can’t even begin to describe the emotions I felt listening to this, I’m really grateful for this. Had a lot of thoughts in my mind recently, I don’t know how, but this sort of help me calm my racing mind. Thank you for this lovely arrangement ❤️❤️😘
The atmosphere is blessed😍
They are at it again. They never disappoint.
Beautiful 🥰🙏❤️
Beautifulllllllllllll❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your choir songs. You gave me more energy for battling with my life. ❤
Always a wonder to hear you all sing, thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you beautyful voices of Stellenbosh for this wonderful Version of
They way they sings..... Heart touching... God bless you all abundantly....
this choir gives me goosebumbs everytime i listen to its singing
choir is amazing, very talented
Beautiful
So harmonious, bravo!
I just discovered you guys. Masterpiece, angels are singing through you. Conductor you are my man ❤🇿🇦
Bet choir in the world
Как всегда прекрасно, надеемся и ждём продолжения🙂
Simply the best !!!
What a beautiful experience to hear this ❤️
The harmony of the arrangement is simply amazing 😍
First to comment ma lovely choir need your likes guys❤️❤️❤️😍😍🎶🎶🔥🔥
I stand in Awe!!!
WOW! Just a fantastic version of a great song!
Love from Kenya
🥰🥰🥰Thanks.
It's like a sip of pure water♥️♥️♥️
Thank you!
Wunderschön
That Arizona sky burnin' in your eyes
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
It's buried in my soul like California gold
You found the light in me that I couldn't find
So when I'm all choked up
But I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way
Lovers in the night
Poets tryin' to write
We don't know how to rhyme
But, damn, we try
But all I really know
You're where I wanna go
The part of me that's you will never die
So when I'm all choked up
And I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way
Oh, yeah
I don't wanna be just a memory, baby, yeah
Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
So when I'm all choked up
And I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way, way, yeah
When you look at me
And the whole world fades
I'll always remember us this way