Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently

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Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently

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17,572 singers from 129 countries come together to perform Eric Whitacre's "Sing Gently".
Produced by Music Productions
Film by 59 Productions
Audio by Floating Earth
Collaborators:
Colburn School
NAMM Foundation
Pianist: Sam Glicklich from the Colburn School
Conductor: Eric Whitacre
Sheet music: ericwhitacre.c...
Soundtrack: orcd.co/een0z24
Credits:
Sopranos: 4.30 - 6.25
Altos: 6.26 - 8.17
Tenors: 8.18 - 8.58
Bass 1: 8.59 - 9.26
Bass 2: 9.27 - 9.54
Sign Language: 9.55 - 10.01
Connect with Eric
KZfaq: @Eric Whitacre
Instagram: EricWhitacre
Facebook: EricWhitacreOfficial
Twitter: EricWhitacre
ericwhitacre.com
virtualchoir6.com

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@billkimberlin9398 4 жыл бұрын

My husband died in my arms last month from cancer. We were married 35 years. I am certain he directed me to this music. Amen

@immanuelrichtonpark2785 4 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are right. May this music and the peace of God comfort you.

@bobbi2six 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so very sorry. God bless you.

@martimbe 4 жыл бұрын

Wishing you God's great peace, Bill

@tracyterrylawson3506 4 жыл бұрын

Love, grace and God's blessings to you.

@cherylmelina3097 4 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. May this song bring healing.. my prayers 🙏 are with you.

@beachsharon 4 жыл бұрын

He deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

@susiehb2093 4 жыл бұрын

Has been suggested. It is time.

@donnitoth7569 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@barbarabaldwin7120 3 жыл бұрын

AGREED

@avidgreen 3 жыл бұрын

Our countries need this. Thank goodness for all it says and promises.

@dflute4 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, he does deserve a Nobel prize. This was released one day after my aunt karoline passed away.. she was 66. I miss her everyday.

@antoniafoote5693 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I imagine choirs of angels sound like.

@shirleybutterworth7965 4 жыл бұрын

One of the Sopranos here!! My Mum heard this on Classic FM in the UK a few days ago and immediately called me (I live on the east coast of the USA.) "I just heard your song on the radio! " she said excitedly. Her excitement made me very, very happy. You see, just over a year ago, my Mum had a major stroke that has left her paralyzed down her left side and she has been suffering from major depression because of it - she now lives in a nursing home and has to rely on our brave frontline workers to care for nearly all her needs. I hadn't heard her be this animated in almost 18 months. So, to bring this much joy to my Mum, I am beyond grateful to Eric Whitacre; his beautiful wife, Laurence; his team; and all the other 17,571 singers who dedicated their time & commitment to making a beautiful piece of art that made at least one lovely lady happy. Thanks to everyone involved. xx

@luckystarpiano 3 жыл бұрын

how wonderful - congratulations!! this came out simply marvelously

@trulygodsgrace 3 жыл бұрын

Check out music therapy for folks who have dimentia. I made an mp3 player for my grandfather and he truly enjoys it. The familiarity of music brings back memories and helps him communicate and get in touch with his emotions. God bless you and your family. Here's a link to one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asCfkq2Cv9WXiWQ.html

@museluvr 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your mother and all the employees there within the center she resides in.

@BeatrizRiosF Ай бұрын

Alto here

@tyrachanelnew 4 жыл бұрын

That was breathtaking!!! Anyone else feel teary when all the pieces started fusing together?

@MrKastila 4 жыл бұрын

tough for me to admit, but yes, i did. i was surprised.

@lorettanericcio-bohlman567 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💐 was a pleasure feeling such depth

@Kitty-oj6vm 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I didn't think I would get emotional but at that exact moment I did feel quite choked up. I'm so happy to have taken part in this

@sueh9138 4 жыл бұрын

oh yes, what Joy!

@bluebelluk2885 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, me as well!!! Tears Rolling Down my cheeks! I have never Experienced this before.

@cwhulke97 4 жыл бұрын

My daughter is in this! It’s truly one of the best examples of Hans Christian Anderson’s famous quote!, “where words fail, music speaks!”

@janethecker3583 4 жыл бұрын

I wish every radio station, music venue, etc in the world would play this to the whole world over and over until it would sink in that beauty and wholeness and sanctity could be ours if only we would get out of our own ways and allow it to be! This music brings me to tears every time I listen to it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Eric, to all the singers, the technicians, to everyone who had a part in birthing this masterpiece.

@stellasreggaeyabsley4833 4 жыл бұрын

How proud you must be x

@ewep1919 4 жыл бұрын

This is how I imagine the heavenly hosts sound....an angel choir

@judithrichardson9297 4 жыл бұрын

AMEN!

@aldenwagaman3133 4 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

@susiehb2093 4 жыл бұрын

Its simplicity and the unity of the world with the music... moves us beyond all imagination.

@barbarabaldwin7120 3 жыл бұрын

ME, TOO,

@alecbarnett2300 3 жыл бұрын

Revelation 14: 1-3. 144,000 Messianic Jews will sing to our Lord on Mount Zion. Imagine that!

@marisyap3911 4 жыл бұрын

My daughter was asked to participate in this by a dear friend - one of the beautiful sopranos. my friend hasnt seen it because she is fighting for her life...one of the COVID frontliners who fell ill. For too long a moment, it was touch and go. I don’t really believe in signs but seeing this made me believe she will get better. There is hope in music and beauty. Thank you for this, Eric 💚

@rebekahlafever333 4 жыл бұрын

Maris, I hope ur friend gets well soon ! I got the Covid Feb 14th, before anyone knew what it was. Later I was tested positive. It was really hard! I still have lung problems/fatigue/lost my alto voice. I am a old woma W/ many, many health problems. UR freind will sing again! We need her buetiful voice.Have the hospital play this on a loop 4 her. I believe this song has healing powers !!! All u all r in my prayers... ❤🎵🎶 God speed. 💚

@rebekahlafever333 4 жыл бұрын

@@haya-rj7cj Ohh! I guess I read it 2 fast & didn't comprehend. Thank you 4 correcting me . I hope her friend gets well soon. It was really hard getting over Covid. But if a sick old women can make it, I pray she will 2 ! ❤ 2 all ! God speed...❤🎵🎶

@cherylmelina3097 4 жыл бұрын

Praying for healing for your friend. This song touches the soul... may she be healed!

@flog.4730 4 жыл бұрын

Sending Prayers, light & healing for your dear friend to recover soon 🙏🏽

@sonsicantasiempre 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear your friend has been so critically ill, I hope he or she gets well xx

@maggir.8016 4 жыл бұрын

I was delighted to have this be my "I can breathe again" project after recovering from COVID.

@freedom584 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you always. Hugs.

@nijk1947 4 жыл бұрын

A new life to start with!❤️

@Zatsify 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maggi. This means SO much. ❤️🤗

@michele21auntiem 4 жыл бұрын

I have been praying each day for all who are sick and so i am glad to see a survivor. You have this. You made it. All blessings to you.

@VeronicasVeil333 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! God bless you!

@kmt_sky9757 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. You can’t hear Color. You can’t hear Race. You can’t hear Sex. You can’t hear Religion. You can’t hear Age. You just hear the voice of the human spirit. Thank you all for opening the portal of human possibility and defining the meaning of one.

@lorettanericcio-bohlman567 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💐

@jewelsc7552 4 жыл бұрын

AMEN🙏 This song made me sit down and cry all day. I havnt had this much hope since last year. God Bless everyone❤🌈

@AZmom60 4 жыл бұрын

As it should be!

@daniellademas1466 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said!

@dr.malcolmpaterson5744 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said.

@XeniquerGD 4 ай бұрын

I'm a choral director in Canada. With covid, I was facing a crisis. How could I keep my students singing through this trying time, and how could I keep involved in the greater choral community? This came along at just the perfect time. I am very proud not only of my contributions, but those of my friends, and those of my students. I always told them that choir has the ability to bring together singers, not only in the community you live in, but globally. Unfortunately, covid broke my program, and the school is focusing on instrumental music now. HOWEVER, the students involved with this and one other virtual choir project we did with the high school will always have this to look back on. Sing on everybody!

@taylorr6002 4 жыл бұрын

I just graduated high school virtually, without our final A'Cappella concert. This is my final farewell to high school choir . . .❤

@graciee8820 4 жыл бұрын

me too! 😊 be sure to always keep on singing though; college, community, or church choirs, etc- i sure plan on it!

@tedeckbreth1690 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! My wife cried her eyes out and said she felt as though she was in heaven! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!

@Joe_J-MT_Boy 4 жыл бұрын

I watched the story about it on CBS Sunday Morning (July 19) and the finished piece here, and I had big ol' hot tears streaming down my face both times. It feels weird when I do it, but I can't help myself. It's as moving a piece of music as I've ever experienced, I think.

@wilmamelendez5105 4 жыл бұрын

I'm crying! Voices from the heaven to get my heart calm and happy during these uncertain pandemic days

@georgefirth 4 жыл бұрын

In quantum physics, there is such thing as coherence. Coherence is when a group of drummers are playing in rythym at the same time. If one was out of tune, it wouldn't sound nice. You are in fact a body of energy. Either living as a coherent being, in tune. Or incoherently, out of tune and rythym. You can move into rythym by opening your focus to the space around you and moving into a state of love. Just like these singers, singing from their hearts. And them all coming together as one to make a beautiful symphony. Imagine if all lived with love in their hearts at the same time. What World would we live in? What World would you live in? Live in love.

@rebekahlafever333 4 жыл бұрын

George, well said my friend! ❤🎵🎶

@gailkihn3067 4 жыл бұрын

I had an amazing experience years ago at a vocal workshop where 3 other women and I vocalized while beating on one drum...no rehearsal, no spoken words...just voices, drumming in profound synchronicity. The entire group held the silence after we concluded, and the effect was profound...one I'll always cherish

@carawilson-granat2984 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you, George Firth, for these words. I needed to read them.... I send my love to you!

@arnaudcoune2341 4 жыл бұрын

@Rebbibean 4 жыл бұрын

That's very sweet of you to say George! Thank you for being awesome! 😁🎶☮️

@LiamStrand 4 жыл бұрын

It's going to be okay, I know that now.

@Abornazine_ 4 жыл бұрын

Gives me hope for humanity’s ability to make it right.

@carolkreter2083 4 жыл бұрын

I think we have finally heard what Heaven is like with legions of angels singing! So, so emotional and uplifting. Thank you so very much!

@downyourtube 4 жыл бұрын

If someone asked you, "Are the land masses on top or our planet uniquely shaped?, You'd probably say "no" (meaning- there's nothing to them, they are just there). What if I told you they where arranged for a purpose for us to find and understand one day? In 2010 using Google Earth (best to use that year if you look all this up on Google Earth to try it for yourselves) I discovered Our Planet AND Google Earth TOGETHER - Tell the SAME STORY of CREATION, that matches the BIBLE PERFECTLY. Our Whole Planet is covered with WATERMARKS. They are in the form of PICTURES AND COMBINE THEM ALL TOGETHER AND THEY TELL THE STORY OF CREATION....AND THEY EVEN SHOW A IMAGE OF GOD HIMSELF (the Creator of this Fantastic Discovery). Please I'm begging anyone who took the time to read all of this to come see what I found and let me prove it to you once and for all God is as real as you and me. Come see what I found and then please help me tell others because KZfaq and the atheists are doing all they can for you to not see this. It changes everything. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jd2DdKuZx7WsnJs.html As hard as it is to believe, I promise you, what I found will convince you. Please give me a chance to prove myself. (YOU MUST WATCH ON A COMPUTER MONITOR, NOT YOUR CELL PHONE! THERE'S DETAILS YOU'LL MISS USING A CELL PHONE).

@smokenmx5 4 жыл бұрын

This, in my mind is as close to the voice of God as one will come in their mortal life. Think about it...

@rebekahlafever333 4 жыл бұрын

@@smokenmx5 Well said !!! I ❤ 🎵🎶🎵

@BCKNXJAKEBSMITH 4 жыл бұрын

Times this infinity and then yes

@minimouse7890 4 жыл бұрын

I had to read the comments to find exactly the one I was thinking in my mind. This one was the one. THANKYOU for saying it for me. But one day, I will be singing with those legions of angels and humans, with voices blending in the most beautiful sound in all of time and space. That is heaven indeed.

@jamesmcdunn 4 жыл бұрын

If it weren't for ME...there would have been 17,571 Singers!

@dianeshopteau1453 4 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those 17,572 videos. The words and music just melt my heart every time I sing or listen to it. I really can't just listen to it without singing it after all the rehearsing and video takes. It was an amazing experience and I feel connected with 17,571 other singers from around the world during a time when our world is in such turmoil. Music truly is a universal language!

@andrewvelonis5940 2 жыл бұрын

There are words?

@salamanca1954 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your voice was heard.

@carolinehenry3844 2 жыл бұрын

I was in that sea of voices too. So emotional. Such Hope in Sing Gently.

@Yhhmhmhmhmhm 2 жыл бұрын

caught you! 6:56 right middle

@briannaw103 Жыл бұрын

I was in it too

@smokenmx5 4 жыл бұрын

I keep listening and listening and now think; this is not only worthy of a Grammy, but even more so a Nobel prize. Yes the Nobel Peace Prize. Eric and his team brought together the HUMAN race from 129 countries to make beautiful music, regardless of religion, sexual preference, skin color, nationality, and it is one of the best things I have heard in my life. Well Well Done!

@CATECOLAMINA1 4 жыл бұрын

I AGREE!!

@precioustraveler 4 жыл бұрын

Agree. Especially this year.

@kriskeyser9679 4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said! So proud to be a part of this♥️♥️♥️

@cherylmelina3097 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... it brings about a intense calmness and peace that I believe we all so need right now....

@cathrynhaynes6376 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!! What a musical genius Mr. Whiteacre is!

@hollymosteller412 4 жыл бұрын

I am a singer in high school. I watched this video today and had chills down my whole body. I also had tears my eyes because I know that what we do as singers brings people together and has the power to make them realize that hate can disappear and we can love one another through the power of music. Thank you for making something so beautiful and sharing it with the world ♥️

@hollymosteller412 4 жыл бұрын

The Fox That is in no way what that comment was saying. It’s “brainwashing” people similar to you who drove me to write the comment I did. Music can allow for messages of peace and happiness to heard, to change an audience. We are not being brainwashed, simply trying to rid some of the hate that exists. So please take your “brainwashing and propaganda” somewhere else.

@hollymosteller412 4 жыл бұрын

The Fox seems like you just hate what they did. Please take your negative energy elsewhere and let these people be proud of what they have accomplished. Any performance is one to be proud of and clearly ALL of these people have done something amazing that you just don’t know how to appreciate. I at least hope you can see some of their talent and those are my finals words to you.

@erikshure360 3 жыл бұрын

Was this work absolutely beautiful to listen to? Yes. Did it bring tears to my eyes? Yes, but this singing will not stop real hate. Perhaps you have a superficial understanding of why people hate each other. This world is not made up of "one" people, we are all different and unique. Why do you think everyone is talking about diversity and inclusion; answer: it's because humans are not all the same. We have different values, morals, and different needs -- and when these values clash we get conflict, brutal conflict. Revolving this conflict with take a lot more than just singing to resolve.

@TheDivayenta 5 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@erikshure360you’re entitled to your opinions. Please stop shitting on others in the name of DEI and virtue signaling. The world has lost its mind- we need all the unity we can get- different cultures have come together before and will again.

@lindashirley1149 4 жыл бұрын

The sound of 17,000 Mind blown Thinking about Heaven’s innumerable choir Misty eyed

@colleenjones3059 4 жыл бұрын

One of my friends asked about the lyrics, as she couldn't read them clearly in the video. Hope it's okay to post them here: May we sing together, always. May our voice be soft. May our singing be music for others and may it keep others aloft. Sing gently, always. Sing gently as one. May we stand together, always. May our voice be strong. May we hear the singing and May we always sing along. Sing gently, always. Sing gently as one. - Eric Whitacre

@juliemurray7973 4 жыл бұрын

thank you. for me too!

@lindalanderos3952 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you 👍🏽🌹

@ldoring 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.....from the bottom of my heart!

@cindykrueger3663 3 жыл бұрын

Colleen Jones Thank you so much. Absolutely beautiful!

@jdnelson9114 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shedding light on the soul behind this beautiful chorale ... simple as the lyrics are, this was a feat of great design and ambition. Truly a masterpiece!

@patrickmogan3310 4 жыл бұрын

This morning I learned of this. Texted my daughter who has a great voice. "Did you hear about this?" Response: Dad , I'm part of this. So beautiful. Incredible. Just wish there was more.

@mclyndamclynda1976 4 жыл бұрын

The power of music and the human voice combined with angelic lyrics which moves our hearts to cry can only be gift from God the creator to heal our hurting world for such a time as this. United in perfect harmony ....and this isn't even heaven yet. We can only imagine!!! Thankyou for this healing balm everyone!!

@frankmccarthy779 4 жыл бұрын

Cool story!

@adoreskittens 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter is one of the angels singing too. So amazing!

@mensrea1251 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, must be so proud to have your daughter be part of something so special. Thank you for sharing.

@adoreskittens 3 жыл бұрын

I am truly blessed to have her as my daughter. She is exquisitely beautiful (inside and out) like this work of art. 💜

@lvnr 4 жыл бұрын

TIMESTAMPS (To see your name faster!) Virtual Choir 6 17,572 Singers from 129 Countries ( 04:15 ) (All names are arranged alphabetically) 06:09 - List of countries 04:30 - SOPRANO 06:25 - ALTO 08:19 - TENOR 09:00 - BASS 1 09:27 - BASS 2 09:58 - SIGN LANGUAGE Hi. Leo here. I'm one of the tenors..Here is a time stamp so you can find your name in your voice sections. (Give this a thumbs up so that more people get to see their name fast) It has been an honor to be able to sing with each and everyone of you.

@muhamadamirulabdulhamid3267 4 жыл бұрын

Neat! Thanks!

@georgeplude7976 4 жыл бұрын

What the world’s people can create with the right leader.

@erikshure360 3 жыл бұрын

Who was the world's leader when this was created?

@maryjowerbiansky3555 4 жыл бұрын

It was humbling and a privilege to be one of the altos.

@nijk1947 4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I'm so happy about that❤️

@deelarry2137 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! The song is breathtaking

@kai-is-tireddd2636 4 жыл бұрын

Yall did absolutely amazing!

@susancaldwell4659 3 жыл бұрын

Another alto here and I feel absolutely the same. Wonderful singing with you!

@birchtreefarm1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was such a wonderful experience to participate in this.

@MrsFingerhut 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn´t sure, whether I could listen through it all without crying. Now I know: I can´t. The sheer beauty is the one thing. But the idea of so many people singing gently as one. poeple from different nations, cultures and religions - as one, while the world around seems to become crazier and hatefuller every day, is such an incredible sign of hope and love. Thanks to you all, my fellow singers from wherever you are! Thank you so much, eric whitacre and team. Love from Germany! (Stephanie Dormann)

@bobmason4263 4 жыл бұрын

I saw the story this morning On CBS Sunday Morning. With tears in my eyes after watching the performance I type this. What a wonderful thing. Congratulations to all involved. Very moving.

@jewelsc7552 4 жыл бұрын

In total awe. I think we all need to hear this. Every single person on earth. This is what I imagine heaven souds like

@timbrulport427 4 жыл бұрын

I saw the special on CBS Good Morning program this morning. I have been listening to it over and over in my backyard this evening loudly so if anyone was out they too might hear it. I sent it to every one on my email listing so they can enjoy it also. It is such a beautiful, melodic and peaceful piece, I cannot get enough of it. Thanks to everyone for supplying their parts to make this such a masterpiece! And praise to the engineers that put it all together for everyone to enjoy!

@WeiJiang 4 жыл бұрын

Love to you, Steffi x

@user-pj8le9mo6f 4 жыл бұрын

قبتتا

@maryjohenretty-jornales9013 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a piece about this on CBS Sunday Morning today, and I can only say that I am blown away by the beauty of the music, the lyrics, and the voices. And whoever designed the visuals of the people coming together. Just wow!! It reminds me of Pangea and the way the continents used to be united as one huge land mass. We are indeed all in this together!! ❤️❤️

@deborahdeborah9595 4 жыл бұрын

In our "after party," Eric told us that the visual metaphor is based on the Japanese artform of Kintsugi--repairing brokenness with gold (or in this case light) but always displaying the scars.

@megancopeland6830 4 жыл бұрын

I saw the same CBS interview and cried throughout the premier...I’ve performed several of his beautiful pieces with a live choral group and this new one just was beyond describing other than my tears of joy at witnessing such beauty❤️ hope there’s a VC7 so I can participate! Thanks sincerely to the many talented people all over the world who brought this marvelous gift to us❤️ Eric Whitacre is a treasure ❤️

@tammytruthout8465 4 жыл бұрын

Mary Jo Henretty-Jornales me too! I was so moved, I immediately got on KZfaq and found this page! This is something so needed in these turbulent times.

@stratfol1 4 жыл бұрын

In the far distant future (100's of millions of years), the continents will again form into one big supercontinent. By then we will be either gone entirely, or will be something unrecognisable to the species we are now. My mum sings in this, a special moment in our brief little time on this planet :)

@jeannesmith8726 4 жыл бұрын

I happened to turn on Sunday Morning at just the right time and was so moved by this. Thank you to all the beautiful voices and Eric Whitacre. Now, when I'm having trouble finding the good in humanity, I have someplace to go to be recharged.

@LKemp-lr1ky 4 жыл бұрын

IMAGINE no borders, all colors and ages good to each other, caring for each other, unified in loving purpose! That would be a description of a world-wide family of singers, yes, but primarily teachers. WHO ARE WE?

@HeavenlyLights 2 жыл бұрын

O My Heart… 💕 May we sing gently as one 💞

@shelliepetty4951 4 жыл бұрын

Angels, I heard angels. I've watched it over and over, and everytime I listen, the tears just stream down my face. It spoke to my soul and filled me with a love I've never felt before, indescribable. If only the world could come together as beautifully as this. I can't thank you ALL enough for participating sharing this beautiful gift 💛❤️💜💚💙

@juliearthur8303 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most exquisitely beautiful things I have ever heard... Thank you, Mr. Whitacre, for offering this moment of glory and illumination amidst all the darkness in our world today... And thank you, each one of the 17,572, for sharing your voice with us.

@davidmikey7385 4 жыл бұрын

Julie Arthur how you doing friend?

@Gan596 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I sobbing like a child right now? This piece isn't even that complex and I'm dying.

@brycecustodio8285 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! How are we a world divided with music this beautiful! Heaven sent!

@tiffanyharpandsong 4 жыл бұрын

The simplest tune can be the most beautiful ♥️

@samchandlerllc5104 4 жыл бұрын

Because THIS is what we are... not what you see on the news

@michelecorbeil5449 4 жыл бұрын

me too, weeping from the simplicity, beauty and profound and meaningful lyrics.

@axh54435 4 жыл бұрын

More complex than you might think. The BBC interview of Eric about this composition, reveals an incredibly intricate and painstaking process www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3cszvbh

@LilyGriffithMusic 8 ай бұрын

It’s been 3 years since I sang alto 1 in this choir, and I’d say it’s still one of my best accomplishments. Still the biggest project I’ve ever worked on. It gets stuck in my head all the time even now. I’m so glad I was able to take part in this! 🤍

@1931JC 4 жыл бұрын

One of the few things humans do that harms no one and uplifts everyone! Bless you all

@janetwinter3876 4 жыл бұрын

So sad that in the current situation singing together is one of the most dangerous things we could do. At least we could all sing separately, safely and have it all put together thanks to Eric.

@Laviolette656 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe how beautifully moving this piece is. EricWhitacre is a brilliant composer and a wonderful man. The team who made this happen behind the scenes should be applauded for their fine work on this project! To my 17,571 virtual choir friends.... blessings to you all for your kindness, generosity and friendship throughout this! Sing gently everyone!!!♥️💜💙

@wildhorses6817 3 жыл бұрын

💐💚💚💚💚💚💚💐

@dorisbradley2329 4 жыл бұрын

So Beautiful. Not Black, Not White, Just Human. Beautiful Humans.

@vjvousden 4 жыл бұрын

I also noted there are kids around 12-13 y/o (?) up to grandmas and grandpas with EVERYTHING in between! I just love how singing brings a whole cross section of humanity together! I wish all of us, the whole planet, could see ourselves this way.

@cherylmelina3097 4 жыл бұрын

All across the 🌎.. how beautiful is that!

@cherylmelina3097 4 жыл бұрын

Music 🎶... the universal language..... this is so beautiful...

@FaithySummers210 4 жыл бұрын

@@vjvousden actually we had some kids younger than that participate. It is really cool how far the age difference is.

@ileanasantamaria2364 4 жыл бұрын

I take and welcome your hopeful sentiment. That said, the variety of hues of humankind are all beautiful and can be seen as they are and be appreciated. The human race is indeed one; neither we nor God need be color-blind or deny external traits to appreciate, love, embrace, and respect each and every individual, color and all.

@patriciaeisenberg9337 3 жыл бұрын

Singing softly together speaks more loudly than all the shouting in the world.

@margaretobaga8786 4 жыл бұрын

My child, my beloved daughter is one of the soprano singers in this heavenly, angelic, transporting music. Here is a taste of heaven. I feel blessed to listen, even from distant lands. Thank you!

@adoreskittens 3 жыл бұрын

My beloved daughter is an alto angel in this exquisite piece of heaven. So blessed she helped to bring this to our hearts and souls! 💜

@tiyenin 2 жыл бұрын

This is good, too. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLVjgbZ50JnbnGQ.html

@mashamasha3315 2 жыл бұрын

@@adoreskittens Thank you!

@mashamasha3315 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheForgottenSong 6 ай бұрын

There are no distant lands anymore. You are within the Circle of Love.

@noracascella9096 4 жыл бұрын

This became a lullaby for me during many sleepless nights as an essential worker. Music for the soul of a world that has been under siege. Thank you to the 17,571. So grateful for this experience and hope it reaches millions more with its message of love and hope.

@Nelle5609 4 жыл бұрын

Nora, thank you for your devotion as an essential worker. I hope you will stay well and stay strong. To think this could have been handled differently so the loss of life would not have been so massive. It's all been so heartbreaking! Gallons of tears shed.

@mariannedenheijer9517 4 жыл бұрын

Honored to be part of it! The video is realy stunning ! I know I am somewhere in it, I cant find myself ...but knowing I am between al of that voices is enough !! Thank you Eric!!

@pamwoods7564 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nelle5609 Same feelings here. This is definitely going a long way in "keeping me aloft."

@Enolu 3 жыл бұрын

I totally feel for you, I sung this a lot on the ward I work on - I was doing a lot of night shifts while recording this - it definitely got me through. It was nice to sing it around the hosptial :-) Hope you are okay and sleeping well now!

@belle_thegoldiegirl 2 жыл бұрын

Me too Nora. As a music educator in public schools, CoVid took the act of singing for so long (safety first). It was so gut wrenching to not be able to sing with my kids. When I first heard and saw this, I literally cried. This also became my lullaby for sleep as well. Thanks for all you did and do.

@CharlesStruble 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love when people from all over the world come together virtually to make music...

@isaackeener3885 3 жыл бұрын

One year... this project stands as a breathtaking display of unity in a world of division.

@robertlaurence8210 3 жыл бұрын

Rob th truckie here. Listened2this as I drive roadtrains across Western Australia, I cried......

@robertlaurence8210 3 жыл бұрын

Still am.......

@remedy82 2 жыл бұрын

I'm gently reminded by this that there is still so much goodness in this world worth embracing.

@freedom584 4 жыл бұрын

This is not our voices. It's the sound of beautiful humanity!

@cookieswirlb3942 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful things happen when humans all come together and join in the universal language of peace, unity, love, and music!

@freedom584 5 ай бұрын

@@cookieswirlb3942I wish you well. Hugs from across the seas.

@ericfloyd9842 4 жыл бұрын

Man, our country and our world needs more of this right now.

@backtothewaves9493 2 жыл бұрын

The whole world... 🌎❤️🗺️❤️🌍💞✨

@cookieswirlb3942 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we could get all 7.8 billion human beings in the world to do this, how amazing that would be!

@ntandoryan01 2 жыл бұрын

Singing unto Jesus! 💯

@gailmarieerlandson66 4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of thousands of united voices brings me tears of joy and hope. May we become global citizens and sing gently together.

@blackpavoratti 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been 2 years since I sang in this majestic chorus and I am still in tears… 😭 If you ever wanna know what the heavenly choir looks and sounds like… this is a good example… this is a song about unity… all ages, races, ethnicities… together as ONE!

@victoriatodd9358 4 жыл бұрын

My Daughter is a part of this Wonderful production by a Talented Conductor with a vision of a World 🌎 brought together through music, Virtually. The talent and diversify of the choir is proof there are those who will not let music die. All around this world we sing. I'm proud of EVERYONE..

@pacopaco897 Ай бұрын

I miss my cousin he died from alcohol I think of him alot 💔 my sister had breast cancer twice and is still with us today by the power of God she is healed😢😢 let the world shin show use what can be good

@tanzaniteholly 4 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. My mom died in December. She loved to sing so much! I can imagine her in heaven singing with a choir of angels. Beautiful. ❤

@fdrjohnson4000 4 жыл бұрын

This is simply amazing. I cannot understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Thanks Maestro and all of the singers and people behind the scenes for making this a truly enjoyable experience to watch. Thank you!

@laurenhan1215 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting chills! We all came together regardless of race, religion, location, gender. We set our differences aside to unite our voices to "sing gently" this beautiful song. Now I know what 17,000+ united voice sounds like... It's pure beauty. Thank you Eric Whitacre for this opportunity, and the team for their hardwork and making this possible. Now brb, i'm guna go watch this over and over and cry. 😭

@downyourtube 4 жыл бұрын

@justingnelson 4 жыл бұрын

It was truly an honor to be part of this amazing project!!!

@jbar7023 4 жыл бұрын

1752? God is smiling--I feel the Spirits of the singers in my Heart in my Soul in my Being. We are One ! Our God is a mighty God. He Reigns.

@anniestewart573 4 жыл бұрын

Being a singer who has, along with most people, lost the pleasure and companionship of singing in a chorus and church choir, this was one of the most beautiful, moving and inspiring works of art I have been witness to...it is the music of HOPE. Eric Whitacre has created a celestial masterpiece!

@katemcmanus8234 4 жыл бұрын

WHO gives the thumbs down??? This is perfection.... soooo thrilled to have been part of this!! 🥰🥰

@marialuciariccioli4971 4 жыл бұрын

This piece gives us all hope... Music will always be the golden glue to fix the world.

@marycrescenzo6303 3 жыл бұрын

So thrilled and honored to be a voice of many in this amazing work of art!

@michele21auntiem 3 жыл бұрын

Dad, had you lived 4 more years i know you would have wanted to take part in this. The music will ALWAYS bring you to me. Forever your daughter.

@gthair 4 жыл бұрын

This is so emotional for me. Bravo to the singers, the computer artists, and especially to the conductor and his partners that had the vision and brought it to this very hurting world.

@roseshelgarriott1051 4 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. But in a GOOD way. It gives me a TINY idea of how God must feel when all these voices come together in praise and love. Amazing. I can't imagine the effort it must have taken all of those involved in this production. The editing. Watching each individual recording. Piecing it all together and being sure the timing was correct. Truly a beautiful piece. Thank you for this. For all of those involved, this was truly a gift to the world. Keep on singing!

@marialuciariccioli4971 4 жыл бұрын

Roseshel Garriott i agree... tears in my eyes, every single time. God is here, in every note and pause. What a gift.

@robertisbell3772 4 жыл бұрын

This was pure love and hope for humanity. I cried tears of joy while watching this today. So incredible...what a gift in these times. Thank you to all who worked on this project.

@franziskaschoenfeld539 4 жыл бұрын

This music brings peace to and unquiet world. Franziska Isbell Schoenfeld

@cesaraugustomorenomolina8158 10 ай бұрын

Three years later, and I'm still so deeply moved by this song. So humbled and honored to see my face in there, along with 17,571 choir siblings from all over the world ❤🌍

@nijk1947 3 жыл бұрын

I'm crying again... Every time when I listen to this song I remember the beginning of the first wave of the pandemic in my country. I was so lucky to participate in this project; it will be an everlasting memory of a special event in a lifetime. It raised me up in an insecure, scary period and I thank Eric Whitacre for creating this almost religious experience.❤️

@tonyanddeb1012 4 жыл бұрын

My wife sang in this - the soprano part and I am enormously proud of her and everyone else that stood for what felt like years against a plain background with one earbud in, looking into a camera AND a video screen and sang their hearts out! Again and again and again waiting for the one that didn't have a swear word, or the dog, or their husband saying hey that sounded great babes you should have recorded it (reply "I was you #$@%!!!!") 😀 And of course a huge and heartfelt thank you to Eric and his fantastic team for making it happen. Superstars each and every one of you. I can't be the only one wishing and hoping for VC7! Well done everyone, with respect from us here in SW France

@clbowman3902 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making me laugh out loud and startling all the birds outside!

@Carla-ns8rx 4 жыл бұрын

You described the process perfectly. It took me 2 sessions from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. ro record IT and convince myself IT was not going to get any better. I kept to those odd hours to avoid the barking of my neighbour's dog and street traffic. But IT was worth avery inconvinience just to head this and know that I'm somewhere there

@melissalundberg4656 4 жыл бұрын

It is not through more speeches, criticism, reforms or laws that we will heal this world. It is through shared experience of love and beauty on a global scale that will heal us and help us find each other . Keep singing for us, for our future. God bless you Eric Whitacre and everybody.

@tomcat321 3 жыл бұрын

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and singing....Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward all people." Luke 2:13-14 This is the sound of that heavenly host. Words do not do justice to the sound of pure beauty. Thank you Eric and Virtual Choir for sharing your gifts. Thank you loving God for the gift of music.

@darlahartmann6859 4 жыл бұрын

A lifetime highlight, honor & privilege to be a part of this heavenly sounding, timely, meaningful, historic production! This music touches my soul❣At age 76, this is one of the most memorable moments of my life❣🙏🎶💕

@nijk1947 4 жыл бұрын

Darla Hartmann I'm almost your age, 73, and I feel the same!❤️

@sooz9433 4 жыл бұрын

I am weeping like a little girl, yes there is nothing better than standing together in the same room and singing out...but since we can't this is the most beautiful and amazing alternative .. God Bless the beautiful voices in this piece and everyone involved in making it. I am grateful for you all.🎼💞

@annagallartmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Still have goosebumps. I'm actually crying after listening to this. It sounds beautiful, and it's overwhelming to hear all of our voices singing together. I feel a sense of pride knowing I participated in something this huge and amazing. Thank you, Eric, for organizing this. Thank you to all the people in the team that helped to create this masterpiece. Thank you to all the people who sent their videos to make this possible. And finally, thank you to all the people who's listening to this magnificent song. Music will always be our safe place. Sing gently❤️

@marthasiemers8214 4 жыл бұрын

My age is 93 yrs. It's almost 1:30 a.m I'm checking my FB for today and found this beauteous choral music and I am reminiscing about when I sang in college accapella choir, which was good and makes me appreciate this so much. This is truly an amazing feat and so beautiful. Thank you.

@hilarylewis7017 2 жыл бұрын

There are no words to express how this makes me feel!!!

@1caphil 2 жыл бұрын

Martha, it is amazing to see how very much engaged you are in life. I hope I am like that if/when I am 93 yrs.

@bettymcguire9107 5 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!! Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing

@carrieleslie903 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely. It was an honor to be a part of this gift to a world needing a message of empathy, compassion, serving and togetherness.

@marialuciariccioli4971 4 жыл бұрын

Carrie Leslie the same for me. I am so proud and happy...

@edwardmoncrief3488 4 жыл бұрын

Judi and I participated as singers in Eric Wittacre's "Sing Gently As One." Over 17,570 singers from 129 countries joined in the virtualize choir. This is one way to bring healing to our broken world. Enjoy!

@Marybeth278 4 жыл бұрын

how does one get to participate in this? I have sung Maestro Wittacre's music and it always makes me cry.

@arniev100 4 жыл бұрын

Good to sing with you again, Ed n Judi!

@FaithySummers210 4 жыл бұрын

@@Marybeth278 follow Eric Whitacre on social media. He posts when he does these which tends to be every few years when he feels he has something to say or add. Other than that there are tons of groups currently doing virtual choirs which can be found on several social media sites. :)

@FaithySummers210 4 жыл бұрын

It was wonderful to sing with you Ed and Judi. We will remember this forever.

@pamwoods7564 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! it is going a long way toward "keeping me aloft."

@gleblanc9611 4 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful to see that we still can all get along and even make wonderful music together. peace be with all and make that change....

@freedom584 3 ай бұрын

Just teary eyed reading the heartfelt messages here. Truly grateful.

@yosemitysam 4 жыл бұрын

I've never cried at a piece of music before, but this is just how heaven would sound like. What beauty created by the best of the human race 💙

@cherylmelina3097 4 жыл бұрын

Agree.... i cry everything I play it...

@nijk1947 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was one of the altos!❤️

@rebekahlafever333 4 жыл бұрын

@@nijk1947 Altos rules!!!! ❤🎵🎶.......😊

@adoreskittens 3 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more! Simply amazing!

@conraderb 4 жыл бұрын

Big shout out to my boy, the nerdiest computer nerd and author there ever was, David Pogue, top center at 1:27. Read your books in the 90s, saw you speak in the mid-2000s, and had no idea you were a singer. Also, well done to everyone, and Eric.

@ceciliapeyser663 4 жыл бұрын

When we look back on this time in the years to come, don’t forget about this. Cherish the beauty of it all.

@slogomary 4 жыл бұрын

And this is how prayer works, even without four walls and a roof.. perfect..thank you!💜

@lianebrunet4106 4 жыл бұрын

Just want to thank you for this beautiful piece of music. How easy it is to unite the world with music but how hard it seems to unite the world with words that some people use right now….We are one people, one world, not black, white, yellow, red or green, not Protestant, Muslim, Catholic, Buddhist or Atheist. If only some heads of states could understand that, we would then be able to do more than sign together, we would help each other, we would teach each other and finally we would all be happy. We don't all need to be rich, we need to be happy. We don't need to dominate the people, we need to help the people achieve their potential and happiness. Thank you Eric Whitacre for this inspiring song.

@CarlBlessing 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot listen to this ethereal, beautiful, magnificent, piece of music without crying. This is what the angels in Heaven would sound like, I imagine. Thank you Eric Whitacre, thank you all 17,572 singers from around the world for bringing us this song of just exquisite joy. Helps me to keep going through these mad times.

@nanajoyceful Жыл бұрын

My sentiments EXACTLY, now 3 years after the rough Covid shutdown. This has surfaced again by Eric Whitacre and Voces8! Don’t miss it! I specifically texted my daughters yesterday to please sing this at my funeral!! ❤❤❤❤

@susanj.walterspowers6860 4 жыл бұрын

We need to do everything we can to regain our world and sing together again. I'm sobbing, so, so much. This is stunning. We must sing softly now but someday soon we must sing loudly, together with joy. You, Maestro Whitacre are a soulful genius. I'm in love with all of this.

@kathrynborden2164 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite comment. Everyone I know is connected to the performing arts and we grieve our temporary mutedness but we are NOT silent. We WILL sing , with power and healing, and until it can come from our voices it comes from our hearts.

@susiehb2093 4 жыл бұрын

YES. So am I. It is the Kingdom come...

@kateshults3194 4 жыл бұрын

It was enough for me just to see my name along with all of these other wonderful musicians! Thank you, Eric. What a gift during this time in our lives. Love to each of you!

@ireneshettle2990 3 жыл бұрын

So privileged to have been a very very small part of this alongside 17571 others. Nearly a year later it still reduces me to quiet tears, even though I know the piece so well. It has to be the biggest choral piece I will ever take part in, in all senses of the word, and the one with most meaning, pushing all the buttons. Thank you Eric for one of the most profound musical experiences of my long life.

@maynnemillares 4 жыл бұрын

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" -- Arthur Clarke That is basically what this video did. 20-years ago, this feat can only be done by a wizard.

@leeeungho51 2 жыл бұрын

It was my great pleasure that I joined this project "Sing gently" as one of 17,572 singers for World Virtual Choir 2 years ago...Now I'm praying for peace to sing together all over the world.

@rolandmiranda 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell y’all how much I needed this. We all needed this. Music is how I express myself and these last few months have been tough. Thank you Eric Whitacre for beginning this project all those years ago and for continuing to bring us together through beautiful music. May we sing together, always!

@sarahsingsforchrist Жыл бұрын

Still coming back to this one. Can we just appreciate the editing? It's literally like areas of our world coming together visually and audibly.

@stewartjv52 4 жыл бұрын

So proud to be part of this ♥️ My hair stands up on my arms listening to it, A taste of what heaven will sound like brings tears to my eyes. Found my name!

@precioustraveler 4 жыл бұрын

Small thing, but I really liked that the singers were listed by first name. There's something more intimate about doing it that way. 🥰 Lovely song, lovely voices, lovely video. I needed this.

@annanutshell9586 4 жыл бұрын

This is proof humanity can change for the better!

@stephaniechalkley6014 Жыл бұрын

This is what I think it sounds like in Heaven when all the angels get together and welcome a new soul!!!! Thank you for such beautiful music!!!

@SLiew-ts7vv 4 жыл бұрын

I need to go back to work but I just can't stop replaying the video, I'm mesmerized with how beautiful it is. Ok, just one more time...

@thedavidbeach 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting how relevant a virtual choir is right now.. and been doing it forever...

@ChariseSowells 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, the imagery couldn't have been more perfect for the song and its beautiful message that is so necessary in these times. Thank you again to Eric Whitacre and his team for allowing us to be a part of such a special project. This song is really moving, with and without words (and visuals). What a stunning composition. I'm really glad we could all come together in harmony during the pandemic. May the world sing gently throughout life's highs and lows and everything in between.

@judypaul8096 4 жыл бұрын

The healing power of music is so evident here. I want it back, Lord. Please heal our land.

@freedom584 3 ай бұрын

We want it back, Lord. Please hear your children.

@amberibrahim2221 3 жыл бұрын

My choir teacher showed me this video and I fell in love with it

@Hey.its.lucy21 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me miss choir so much the unity and the beauty even total strangers can create. Absolutely beautiful

@maegangilley9740 2 жыл бұрын

I still cannot believe I was able to be a part of this! I remember annoying my parents so bad with practicing over and over trying to not be pitchy with the headphones on 😂 As a third year (Junior) Choral Education Major this has inspired me so much. ❤️

@zuzanagarcia5894 4 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I watch this - I get goosebumps and tears fill my eyes. Such an honor to be part of this 😍😍 I love the strings version as well 😍😍😍

@barbarabaldwin7120 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous.. Perfect , now that we STiLL can't sing until we get vaccines , mask up, and wait a bit........

@regand7830 4 жыл бұрын

Brings tears to my eyes. In this time of pandemic, so much economic and social uncertainty....artists found a way, a beautiful way to come together and do something so beautiful for the world. What a gift. And I can't thank you all enough!