The hand gestures are necessary. They are used to mimic the sound of a trumpet or trombone being played with a plugger mute.

When the days are sad and long I just keep wandering on To the place I hear a call Because the one I love is there; Back to the fields of cotton To hear a Creole love song

Well done Comedian Harmonists tribute, guys!

So let me get this straight- Chanticleer not only sings phenomenal choral, pop, Christmas, and foreign music- they can also imitate a wind ensemble, and crack the crowd up better than most comedians. Okay.

cant help but smile when you hear this!

By the way: Harry Fromermann, who made the arrangement, was founder and leader of the "mother of all boy groups", the famous Comedian Harmonists You can listen to it here: w3w.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrVxo5aUrp6RY58.html

..... I am SO SORRY, I know this isn't 'lady-like', at my age of 57yr.s..... BUT.... TODAY was the first time I ever saw this, and it was just so F##KIN' AWESOME!!! that I am CONVINCED I will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER see anything to top it!!!!!!! I was raised on A-L-L cultures and types of music and performances....... But THIS ONE had me LITERALLY HYPNOTIZED in the BEST WAY POSSIBLE. I wasn't even AWARE of my CONSTANT PAIN that I live with from a disease of my spine, incurable, and now has me in a wheelchair forever. GOD BLESS EVERY ONE THESE MEN, He already has in their Wonderous voices, And KEEP THEM IN EVERY WAY!! ...... What a 'Gift' I received today!!! ........... Peace! To All, ... Mesha

As a Jazz Trombonist I loved the mock sound & dance movements lol! This was a fun piece!

Zážitek ze středy v Rudolfinu byl ohromný. A publikum fantastické!

that was AWESOME!

Well done fellas... heard you guys for the 1st time on Prairie Home Companion and loved it! Hope to see you guys in person some day. Such beautiful voices!

This is FANTASTIC!

Ooohh großartig,ich liebe den Song von den Comedian Harmonist auch Duke's ...mehr davon,THX☺

Bravo Bravo Bravo !

You guys never cease to amaze me! So much talent. I'm melting.

One of the best moments in this tired old universe!

This is just amazing.

Einfach fantastisch

Merci Messieurs!

Oh Boys, Olly Olly Oxen free! That is to say. This is so mellow.

Only one bass needed. Like a boss.

These guys are very, very talented.

spectacular stuff made with the human voice !

I LOVE it!!!

MOST EPIC BASS BATTLE EVER.

wonderful

fantastisch.

Although I'm not an expert (I don't have a degree) yet, I do sing countertenor here at college. It is definitely normal when going to the high soprano f-g-a range to start having difficulty enunciating consonants. Heck, it's hard getting any other vowel other than "Ahhh" sound without straining. And that's the key thing you should focus on if you use that higher register. Don't strain, use proper support and modify your vowel and consonants accordingly.

Nailin it

Right out of Preservation Hall ! Great

class

I would love it if they did the Skyrim Theme. Sounds a bit kiddish but such an epic song is deserving of their voices

EmbraceTheInevitable .... Hello, Sweet Soul!! I wanted to write and thank you for taking time out of your day to stop and read, then even 'thumb-up' my naughty comment regarding this WONDERFUL rendition of this song. You are very much appreciated. Are these guys awesome, or what ?!?! I just love every one of them. 'Finally broke down and bought some of their albums a good while ago .... they did NOT disappoint me !!!!!!! Have you been a long time fan of theirs?? 'Would love to meet them. 'Bet they are hilarious!! Wont keep rambling, .... THANK YOU again. Be Blessed, and PEACE !!! ~~~ Mesha Casteil, Native American Appalachian Cherokee

this is the best XD

Can music majors take classes that teach those kinds of skills in college? Because that would be awesome.

I'm unsure if this will be seen, but although I am not a countertenor, I have a very powerful "countertenor-like" falsetto range of voice (or so I have been told) and I'm curious if I could ask any of your countertenors... I have a lower falsetto area and then a much higher range of voice (around high C and such.) I want to be able to use it, but I cannot produce words for some reason in that part of my voice. Consonants kill it. Any advice would be wondrous. :)

So much lulz! Are hand gestures necessary to produce the sound, or are they mostly for comic effect?

Comedian Harmonists!!!

isnt ther e a version also made by clyde mccoy if so please ell me where i can find it

I would love to see Eric Alatorre up against Stephen Connolly.

i would have thought brass.

Vom Klang her super, aber den Anblick möchte ich meiner Tanzpartnerin beim 1. date doch nicht zumuten.

Porografia video ankreòl

Mushy diction. Tsk tsk. Just kidding, that was awesome.

And this is why men make more than women

trop mou... je préfère d'autres version... Pas assez noir le coeur de ce choeur

Far too slow; compared to the "Comedians Harmonits...What a difference! Too sophisticated... Listen to the Duke Ellington's version or even to the Kings Singers's version. When you have listened to these other versions, difficult to like this one.

This is FANTASTIC!

This is FANTASTIC!