Eric Whitacre - Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 2.0, 'Sleep'

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"Sleep" is available now on Eric Whitacre's new album "Light & Gold."
Amazon - amzn.to/LightGoldAmazon
iTunes - bit.ly/LightGoldiTunes
The 2011 Virtual Choir video features 2052 performances of 'Sleep' from 1752 singers in 58 countries, individually recorded and uploaded to KZfaq between September 2010 and January 2011. virtualchoir.org
Composed and Conducted by Eric Whitacre
Poetry by Charles Anthony Silvestri
Directed by rehabstudio/Cake
Design and Animation by Thiago Maia, David Pocull and Sebastian Baptista
Produced by Christophe Taddei
Audio produced by Floating Earth
Music published by Walton Music
Virtual Choir 2.0 managed by Tony Piper
Eric Whitacre managed by Claire L...

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@joeclement35 9 жыл бұрын

when i was in choir in highschool we had the privilege of being directed by eric whitacre and singing this song and that was one of the greatest, most unforgettable moments i have ever gotten to experience.

@hahahaileyful 9 жыл бұрын

so lucky!

@danielamolina6279 9 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's so cool!'

@TheMasonX23 9 жыл бұрын

Joe Clement You have my undying jealousy! That's so cool!

@zackarywood5850 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Clement lucky

@gracejiang1901 8 жыл бұрын

So lucky!!!😔😔😔☺️☺️☺️

@AndyHeppelle 10 жыл бұрын

I experienced this video projected on the wall of an ancient, cavernous abbey in Belgium. The music bounced through the vaults and ancient columns of that beautiful space. It was one of the most magical moments of my life.

@user-vg6eh5kp9u 5 жыл бұрын

Andy Heppelle oh my gosh I just got the chills and cried thinking of that.

@elainelundgren 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I would have loved go be there ❤

@abandonedmuse 5 жыл бұрын

Andy Heppelle wow sounds glorious

@jjones7837 4 жыл бұрын

Truly Epicco

@lathiefschannnel7893 4 жыл бұрын

Ohh great.....

@salamanca1954 7 жыл бұрын

Whitacre uses dissonance in ways I have never heard. Almost every thing he does involves dissonance. Yet he manages to make the sound of voices clashing beautiful. It is a particular talent.

@salamanca1954 7 жыл бұрын

Sofie Björck Good point.

@salamanca1954 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it sounds like she multitracks her voice to get that standing wave effect.

@AW-uo9lg 5 жыл бұрын

I believe that if we took some of the greatest composers like Eric whitacre and ola gjeilo and had them work together on a piece that it would sound like heaven itself

@katieh.2503 4 жыл бұрын

The dissonance is my favorite thing about his music 😍 it takes the song to a whole different level 💕🎶

@annabethchase4582 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in AP Music Theory this year and if you go the Advanced Placement KZfaq channel, click on music theory, and go to the last video (I think may 8,2020) he did an interview!! he explained why he loves dissonance so much and i found it amazing ❤️

@chrisfranks2860 9 жыл бұрын

If I get to sing in the Heavenly Choir, I imagine it will be something like this

@marielyalicea6954 9 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@redstareclipse5294 6 жыл бұрын

It will be far better. Imagine millions, singing and filling all corners of existence

@zr00we64 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to sing Eric Whitacre songs forever!

@gracenote100 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Only x times better. :-)

@LordCarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

Good news! There should be no "if," for we can know for sure. 1 John 5:13 "I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."

@ReillyLagemann 7 жыл бұрын

there's just something about people singing together like this.. listening to one person, or even a couple can be beautiful.. but so many.. it as if you can hear their souls joining together, in a harmoniously breathtaking connection..

@derekdjay 9 жыл бұрын

sounds like the most epic fantasy movie soundtrack

@macncheesetv9816 8 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@fftere 7 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who imagined many worlds and stories being shown to us with this song.

@NullifyNoise221 11 жыл бұрын

My choir teacher's wife brought in their infant daughter in a carriage and placed her tenderly on the piano. She looked stressed and worn out and the baby looked fussy. We were all hanging out and they asked us to be quiet enough to let the baby sleep. They went into the office to talk. The baby grew fussy and started to whimper. Our choir very softly sang "Sleep" to her and by the end, we noticed the teachers standing behind us, teary eyed. The baby had fallen asleep. I will remember it forever

@rahulnath9655 8 жыл бұрын

Interesting how, with so many voices, the vowels are not as rounded, yet the sound is even richer and deeper. One of the most sonically incredible ideas I've ever heard.

@francesatty7022 4 жыл бұрын

perhaps it's because they cannot hear each other?

@docsutton234 Жыл бұрын

welcome to digital music and compression.

@TBEJacob Жыл бұрын

This song relies on dissonance and while our choir, which worked with Whitacre, did try to go for the perfect harmony, I think this is a beautiful version of the song. The dissonance with the off timing and less rounded adds a whole new element

@johnells9895 9 жыл бұрын

This morning a very close friend of mine passed after a fight with cancer. He suffered much pain. This is so appropriate: sleep now dear friend, you are pain free and with God. I'm 66 and crying thinking of him now.

@monicaschroer1617 7 жыл бұрын

JOHN ELLS I'm very sorry to hear that he/she passed away to early. But God always finds a way. 😉

@davidj8065 6 жыл бұрын

God bless. I lost my mother in July, she suffered. Now my father. I send you and your friend my prayers, or if that is not your thing, my deepest respect.

@colleenposadas8415 6 жыл бұрын

JOHN ELLS 💙

@waffle1012 6 жыл бұрын

Send you all prayers I hope you all are doing awesome now.

@trueseeker3664 5 жыл бұрын

your heart touched me... much love

@Taylork64 10 жыл бұрын

Music. A positive universal language. Such a beautiful thing.

@redstareclipse5294 6 жыл бұрын

Taylork64 Music is so intricately designed, yet is so beautiful and so far past the horizon of understanding that any and all cultures have music involved in their daily lives. Music already ties the people of the world together, and even the universe in its sounds cried out, creating a musical vallehalah for whatever lies beyond that glorious expanse of infinity... Just said a neat thing there d: Hope you enjoyed

@redstareclipse5294 4 жыл бұрын

@Dragon Whale I actually am

@redstareclipse5294 4 жыл бұрын

@Dragon Whale Indeed I am, and I just happened to be on. Did you need anything, friend?

@redstareclipse5294 4 жыл бұрын

@Dragon Whale lop well keep being curious as you are, my friend. Curiosity is a precious thing

@ruthnoelmarie...9061 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻✨👍🏻

@Guarroguapo18 8 жыл бұрын

The harmonics of the dissonants.... goosebumps and rising hair....

@MrPacman64 9 жыл бұрын

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 2.0, 'Sleep' is also known through the eyes of any effects program as "a shitstorm of rendering". this must have taken days to render... hats off to you, your skill as a composer, and your computer.

@Naomi-rf1bl 4 жыл бұрын

he actually didn't edit it but yeah it actually hurt me to watch this knowing about all that rendering... Not to mention they probably had to go through all the clips one by one and mess with the audio to get it to sound good.

@ponylover2206 4 жыл бұрын

I just watched that Ted talk lol

@deadlybladesmith3093 4 жыл бұрын

@@Naomi-rf1bl I know right

@shellebel1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Naomi-rf1bl I was wondering how they made it sound so good.

@mikadowolf 4 жыл бұрын

The evening hangs beneath the moon A silver thread on darkened dune With closing eyes and resting head I know that sleep is coming soon Upon my pillow, safe in bed A thousand pictures fill my head I cannot sleep my minds a flight And yet my limbs seem made of lead If there are noises in the night A frighting shadow, flickering light Then I surrender unto sleep Where clouds of dreams give second sight What dreams may come both dark and deep Of flying wings and soaring leap As I surrender unto sleep As I surrender unto sleep

@yariiiight 9 жыл бұрын

From about 4:45 - 5:20: sustained quiet soprano on one note, "sleep," and quiet chord progressions from the alto, tenor, base = Absolutely exquisite movement- amid this gorgeous music.

@mbmckedits 10 жыл бұрын

this is how the world should be. united in harmony.

@inesdeerausquin5658 5 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken.

@abandonedmuse 5 жыл бұрын

I’m not religious but amen

@deadlybladesmith3093 4 жыл бұрын

How to should be, yes. How it can be? Not anytime soon. No perfect utopia can exist besides heaven. Besides heaven, all utopias eventually become dystopias. The origin of the the word "utopia" literally means "perfect place" but also "cannot exist".

@ChefTim100 3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE

@Scriabinfan593 3 жыл бұрын

It will surely happen one day. If you look at the progression of human civilization it has been a slow and long process of unification. We started with families, then went to tribes, and then nations, and now we're in the process of continental unification and even intercontinental. I think this will keep happening but at a quicker rate in the next few decades and into the next century.

@nathanaelstasinski9855 11 жыл бұрын

When I die and when I'm welcomed into the gates of Heaven to finally meet God, this is actually what I picture the entrance of Heaven to look and sound like. Being greeted by an everlasting chorus of Angels singing. God Bless.

@a.nobodys.nobody Жыл бұрын

Bit presumptuous of you, no?

@TroySleeman 8 жыл бұрын

0:56 I love the dissonance there! Sounds so good!

@a.nobodys.nobody Жыл бұрын

Is that dissonance though?

@listentofiddlepipes 10 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Gives me hope for the human race.

@wrongemail8038 8 жыл бұрын

And THAT ladies and gentlemen is what heaven sounds like.

@AllStyleVocalist 3 жыл бұрын

Close but I hear it's even better !

@ChefTim100 3 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how great it shall be .

@patrickskilz2182 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm a believer, but I sure as hell hope not. Eternity of this, all day, every day? No thanks

@ruthnoelmarie...9061 3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickskilz2182 God still loves you... You’ll be in my prayers... 🙏🏻✨✌🏻

@patrickskilz2182 3 жыл бұрын

@@ruthnoelmarie...9061 It was AMAZING! Jesus came to me after you prayed for me! He agreed, this is some pretty shitty music (his words not mine). Ao we smoked a blunt and talked about hip hop for a beat. Thanks! Jesus has the best weed.

@elijah4714 9 жыл бұрын

I am in choir too... But let me just say... THIS SOMG IS SOO BEAUTIFUL AND I CRIED SO BAD BECAUSE IT IS SO PRETTY OMIGAWDDD

@a.nobodys.nobody Жыл бұрын

We're all in this choir

@shannonsinclair1108 7 жыл бұрын

this makes me miss my choir days so much. currently crying.

@oppachan864 7 жыл бұрын

shannon miller I hate choir.....

@shannonsinclair1108 7 жыл бұрын

Minty Minx what made you join chior?

@oppachan864 7 жыл бұрын

shannon miller I didn't get to choose my classes

@shannonsinclair1108 7 жыл бұрын

Minty Minx well choir isn't for everyone.

@blaize7450 5 жыл бұрын

I love choir 😍

@hexachordal 10 жыл бұрын

this is the trippiest thing i've ever seen

@zumbach242 10 жыл бұрын

You never heard more than one person sing at the same time?

@jajganker 10 жыл бұрын

Zumbach I doubt its the more than one person. This particular rendition has thousands of singers from around the world performing in perfect harmony.

@HannahScaer 10 жыл бұрын

Zumbach I think he's saying it's trippy because the video is kind of . . . well . . . trippy. Not the singing. The singing is gorgeous.

@sara4130990 10 жыл бұрын

TOM OMG

@DerpsonJIN 10 жыл бұрын

jajganker not perfect at all. you can hear people ending different times

@sweatyhot 10 жыл бұрын

I want this sung at my funeral.....Thank you Eric for writing this and for sharing it. It sounds like angels bearing one to ones rest. It made me cry and it gave me peace.

@heather95 7 жыл бұрын

my high school choir got to sing this the year after i graduated and i was SO flipping jealous. this is easily one of my favorite choir pieces. unparalleled beauty

@pianoscreams8433 8 жыл бұрын

I shall be ever thankful for this video, for it eased a panic attack a friend of mine was having and kept her from completely loosing touch with reality. Music can do shit like that and its wonderful.

@DELLsFan 8 жыл бұрын

This moved me to tears! What an incredible thing to witness and experience! Thank you, Eric and everyone who participated in this virtual choir!

@subscribetojointheillumina7227 10 жыл бұрын

My English teacher showed me this today. Beautiful, happy he showed me.

@bevin6228 8 жыл бұрын

The poet behind the words in the song (Charles Anthony Silvestri) actually came to my school to talk to us about the piece :) It was amazing and it really gives the song a whole new perspective.

@tobyhalverson7706 6 жыл бұрын

There is also a book titled Sleep by Charles Anthony Silvestri. I had the good fortune to have him as my academic advisor and as a professor on several occasions. The story behind this is heartbreaking and inspiring. He is a wonderfully talented, unique, and inspiring individual.

@digitaldeathsquid3448 9 жыл бұрын

This was the first piece of Eric Whitacre I ever sang. I instantly fell in love with it, and I've stayed a fan ever since

@mistypool9739 8 жыл бұрын

I remember singing this in high school. What an experience!

@NeaThe14th 10 жыл бұрын

Just another example of humanity's ability to come together, no matter the difference, and create something new and beautiful.

@lynnmanning2795 9 ай бұрын

This music sends chill through my whole body. I never heard any thing so beautiful .Thank You All.

@juliamckennon9990 9 жыл бұрын

I am literally crying. Our world is a mess. Violence and hate is everywhere. To see so many people, from so many countries coming together like this is beautiful. This is hope for humanity. Thank you Eric! You are wonderful!

@Succer 7 жыл бұрын

We live in the most peaceful period in human history.

@Monocultured01 7 жыл бұрын

Razorhawk90 looking at Syria and Yemen, I don't know if that can be said.

@Succer 7 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? Those places were as if not more violent 1000 years ago and everywhere else was as violent as the modern Middle East.

@Monocultured01 7 жыл бұрын

Razorhawk90 I still wouldn't call the world "peaceful".

@Succer 7 жыл бұрын

Me neither.

@melodysprout23456 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, pretty inspiring I would say.

@larryconnell1255 6 жыл бұрын

YuleGenesis I'm

@thierrynach 8 жыл бұрын

Just sounds and frequencies absolutely superb in unison with our soul. The day all humans vibrate at these frequencies then peace will reign over our good old planet.

@redstareclipse5294 7 жыл бұрын

It's as if someone captured the very resonance of God himself and is presenting itself to me at the time of my darkest hour, where I am most broken, the Holy One giving me peace and rest from the pains of the world and granting me entrance to his heavenly kingdom... I am awestruck, for I am hearing the Voice of God himself.

@ThomHiatt 10 жыл бұрын

Incredible stuff made possible by the internet. Vocalists submitted solos from around the world to create this virtual choir!

@insuite2271 9 жыл бұрын

It makes me smile and cry with joy that this was made. I mean how multiple countries could all put aside our differences and come together to create something so beautiful.

@BenArkell 8 жыл бұрын

The video editing on this is incredible!

@monaleesha4300 6 жыл бұрын

you mean TOTALLY credible, lol. Soo beautiful, my heart is heavy

@meredithrice6029 6 жыл бұрын

Ben Arkell make that 316 now

@emmajames7247 7 жыл бұрын

HOW CAN THIS MANY PEOPLE SO PERFECTLY DECRESCENDO TO NOTHING

@emmajones7159 7 жыл бұрын

Emma James our names are very similar wow

@emmajames7247 7 жыл бұрын

Emma Jones I've been called Emma Jones so many times 😂

@romainbornes22 6 жыл бұрын

I think he must have taken some people out at points

@sarahmorris4575 5 жыл бұрын

That, my friend, is called the magic of editing.

@bjarnejs 4 жыл бұрын

@@emmajones7159 Funfact, for you Emm-a: M-A-Jones is the Norwegian spelling for Mayonnaise.

@nanaasmah938 5 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, it still gives me chills.

@sailor_steno 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, four years ago this came out. I remember being in high school and my director was so excited to show us this beautiful piece of music. We were able to play AND sing this song. I will never forget that year and how everyone was thrilled to sing it as well as play it, something our high school band doesn't do. What a nice memory I came back to.

@chonkydonklage 10 ай бұрын

my god. i was a part of this. my little bubble is in this video. and this was very shortly before i graduated high school. i thought i was participating in something that would go viral at the time, by a composer i loved. i thought it was so cool to have my voice immortalized in this... but 12 years later i wasn't prepared for the emotional gut punch it would bring. in a world that's punctuated by hate, some people got together from all around the world and united for this absolutely herculean effort... just to make music. and i think that's really, really cool.

@toshac8600 10 жыл бұрын

Gives me goose bumps, so pretty

@omarmacias1905 10 жыл бұрын

I almost fall backwards after realizing how this virtual choir was made and listening to this beauty.

@toshac8600 10 жыл бұрын

Omar Arkitekton I know right isn't it astounding, it was a jaw dropper moment for me. I would definitely recommend for you to listen to other choirs by Eric Whitacre as well!!

@nicolemeyer6776 7 жыл бұрын

I cry every.damn.time I hear this.

@tomserafini9957 7 жыл бұрын

It's not just you.

@jjones7837 4 жыл бұрын

Every.

@kittykixbootie 11 жыл бұрын

If I let myself drift off in a meditative state when I listen to this, I literally vibrate! It's so full of light .......

@DJKCP 8 жыл бұрын

So freaking amazing! I feel for the editor though, that must have taken forever!

@kenhalliday2994 4 жыл бұрын

At this terrible time of coronavirus destroying our communities, its heartening to hear the good that we can achieve once under a common purpose. If only we could achieve such grace and equality in all things that we do.

@skuncle3036 9 жыл бұрын

I teared up and had chills the entire time I heard this.

@YancyAndYancySongs 10 жыл бұрын

Stunning. This is a peek into heaven. Stirring and painfully exquisite.

@tamiasthechipmunk 11 жыл бұрын

The human voice is the most powerful musical instrument on Earth.

@robtrombley3456 2 жыл бұрын

This is how we communicate with angels/ vice versa. Thank you!!!!!

@williammoyle1385 8 жыл бұрын

Pay attention people. This is what REAL music is.

@WillSmith-fg8be 7 жыл бұрын

wow you're such a special snowflake aren't you

@jamesleon4883 7 жыл бұрын

Such a simplistic view of music, it's sad.

@jordanhollahan 9 жыл бұрын

I felt so privileged that my show choir was about to learn this song. What an amazing piece, definitely one of my favorites

@cool-stumbleguy3966 5 жыл бұрын

I just discovered Eric Whitacre last week while listening to Morten Lauridsen. I am beyond words after listening to this. He is incredibly gifted at capturing emotion through voice and lyrics. I was so moved to tears the first time I listened to this that I searched for more of his work. His projects with virtual choirs are not only amazing technically, but more so for bringing thousands of voices together from around the world in peace and harmony...literally. His talents are part of our national heritage and a gift to anyone who listens.

@xDARKHUNER17x 11 жыл бұрын

This is a perfect example of how strangers all over the world, from different cultures, races and religions can create something beautiful. Now if the rest of us can follow their example, the world woul be a better place for ALL of us to live in. We are all just people. Human beings that despite our differences are all part of the same family. I hope that one day we all, ALL OF US, can live in the harmony that was beautifully presented here. Thank you for the inspiration, and the HOPE.

@Shalyn-ln9tu 8 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful thing to have ever existed. Always gives me chills. We did this beautifully when I was a freshman at Tiffin University. Now a Jr.

@MadisonNoelle13 10 жыл бұрын

Gosh when I thought this song couldn't get any better..

@TNEBEATBOX 7 жыл бұрын

I've never listened such a wonderful harmony... I wanna sing this anyway in my life

@windsofnagual 5 жыл бұрын

まっちゃだいすき日本人いた！

@kimmysophiabrown4807 10 ай бұрын

This is a seed of what we, all of us, on this earth, the dead, the unborn yet, and those of us here, can be. We are connected as depicted here, we don't know it. What a day when all of us sing as one like this. The world will be an Eden again. Thank you Eric.

@DownHavenEnt 8 жыл бұрын

I want this to be the last song I ever hear :D

@josi7955 7 жыл бұрын

I'm planning my whole memorial so that no one has to do it and it can be played remotely for those who can't make it. This song is last. :)

@a16mvmnt 6 жыл бұрын

To be fairly honest that would be amazing, but I would not want this performance of it to be played. I think live and directed by a dear friend of mine would be even better.

@marypitman9430 6 жыл бұрын

Down Haven Entertainment I was literally thinking the same thing.

@davidasholesjr181 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is late right now and I'm ready for sleep. My mind wandered into the heavenlies, picturing my Creator and his beautiful Orchestra of different peoples around the world finally being able to rest from their weariness of this planet and singing together in harmony...rest. "After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!” Revelation 7:9‭-‬12 NIV bible.com/bible/111/rev.7.9-12.NIV

@crossingthemountain 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing comment!

@natashayoung6556 7 жыл бұрын

THIS DEFINES ETHEREAL!!! I am emotionally overwhelmed by the beauty of the sound, the brilliant concept, and the connection of unity.

@The3Marauderettes 9 жыл бұрын

Nothing can even come close to being as moving as music such as this is. Music brings us together and allows us to feel in ways that life cannot do without it.

@imaginee247 10 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to get to sing this with my choir my senior year. It was such a privilege. This song I amazingly beautiful

@anonymousowa1 10 жыл бұрын

Music one of the few threads that can tie humanity together. I think this project and video perfectly embody that concept. People from all over the world can unite under music, and for even a brief moment share a moment of harmony.

@michaeldeth1485 8 жыл бұрын

Water Night will always be my favorite. This one too is very touching and amazing when you see, hear, and truly understand how special humanity is.

@goldnugget2290 10 жыл бұрын

I was privileged enough to sing this with my all-state choir, and it can't even compare in the slightest to this sound and beauty.

@terrywoods9962 7 жыл бұрын

A most beautiful and fantastic experience to see and hear people from all over the world singing together!!!

@annalauramilia8831 10 жыл бұрын

goosebumps... each single time!

@MusicHybrid 8 жыл бұрын

Just did a cover of this on sax... I wonder if it is possible to do a virtual band in the same form as this, that would be pretty sweet if it could actually work! lol

@bromthebard4160 6 жыл бұрын

MusicHybrid it is. My old high school band director retired this year. Many alumni came together and played the alma mater on their instrument and it was put together into a virtual band like this

@ChefTim100 3 жыл бұрын

I play..

@sektorace Жыл бұрын

Uau simply legendary. My best Reggards and God bless you all. Keep up the excelent work and God bless you. One word.... UaU

@kristarothstein9250 11 жыл бұрын

I have sung many songs, listen to many...and read about many. But...this song, it brought floods of tears to my eyes. I could not stop crying. To see the world, join in on something that has nothing to do with politics, or money or war. It was too good to be true, but here it plays before me, and all I can say is, pure joy, expressed love, heartrending emotions. Music is the gateway to new paths everywhere, and now, I want to go down more of them then ever before. Thank you Eric Whitacre.

@LorinTone 8 жыл бұрын

Eric, thank you. Virtual Choir, thank you. A wonderful concept brought to life. Brilliant execution, performance and post production. yeah, so thank you.

@florismellmonasterio3403 10 жыл бұрын

YOU MAKE ME CRY

@tilghman17 11 жыл бұрын

My choir (Rebel Singers) sang this along with 450+ people at our concert with the great Eric Whitacre Himself last night at Oregon State University. It was the most beautiful thing i have ever experienced. I would give anything to do it again.

@annachyan 12 жыл бұрын

While I was watching Japanese television(NHK) last night, this was heard and my heart was trembled with the great ensemble. Bravoooooo!!!

@hikikomori1595 9 жыл бұрын

Sire , I am TREMBLING right now.

@willslee7370 9 жыл бұрын

I know this from the TED . It's really amazing! I haven't be part of the choir more than 12 years. It remains me the feeling of the music is still in the deep of my heart. I wish I could be a member of the virtual choir 3.0. But I think I need to prove my english first then find some friends have a common goal.

@kenhalliday6940 4 жыл бұрын

How do I add anything that can even come close to the sheer beauty and majesty of this piece. I'm so privileged to be human.

@SempreGumby 4 жыл бұрын

Who would have thought all those years ago we would be practicing for the summer of 2020! Semper Fidelis Virtual Choir. God bless you Eric. God bless the Tenors especially those not with us now.

@ladysquier 8 жыл бұрын

i remember singing this. the release of this video was the BEST high school graduation present ever!!!!! (that, and my 'i passed trig' graduation party cake lol)

@cougmama60 8 жыл бұрын

It was like watching God conduct the universe. I was brought to tears. Beautiful!

@jjones7837 4 жыл бұрын

Glorious Metaphor... Thank You.

@katherinedavis9120 4 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of singing this at BIG SING 2018 with 3000 other choral singers, and the Master Chorale. Directed by Eric. One of the most incredible choral moments of my life singing in choirs over 40 years.

@stephaniekay344 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to say Eric you are such a Mastermind when is comes to music, I sang this in high school. It was still new, very fresh, not many sang this song before us kind of thing. And now almost 9 years later, I still fully enjoy and am mesmerised by the demographics and beautifulness of this piece. I still remember every line, every note from when I sang it and I doubt I will ever forget it. It truly is one of my most favorite songs of all time. ❤️

@RexDownham 10 жыл бұрын

It's REALLY amazing to me that 198 people disliked this musical manna.

@abandoneddead2830 9 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking and a remarkable achievement!

@lilmama396 8 жыл бұрын

Watching all the virtual choirs in my college library and I'm trying not to cry from this beautiful music. Eric Whitacre and many others are my inspirations to work harder on my music. I had shown this video to my boyfriend who has never heard of the virtual choirs or Eric Whitacre. Now he understands why I love this concept of bringing a bit of the world into one place sharing their love for music and performing wonderful pieces. Eric Whitacre is a true modern musical genius.

@canislupus3849 6 жыл бұрын

Sang this with my high school choir... so peaceful, so beautiful...

@YnadmaLockhart17 10 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing! It was so flawless! Loved it!

@Luca-gj9xn 3 жыл бұрын

You are very good and this song is really beautiful! My choir sang it during one of our last performances. Write this in the search. You're going to love it for sure! Corale Novarmonia - Sleep (E. Whitacre)

@soleeombra6261 3 жыл бұрын

It's wonderful! You are very talented! :)

@LisaFordtarbinator 12 жыл бұрын

If you don't get goosebumps listening to this or any other of Eric's virtual choir pieces, well, then you're just not human.

@samanthafries4862 7 жыл бұрын

I have my choir teacher to thank for finding this. She showed this to us in freshman year. For sophomore and junior year i couldn't remember this. Senor year I finally found it again.

@chayal9841 10 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of a virtual choir! I'd love to participate in one :D

@PatrickWilliams1 10 жыл бұрын

If you follow Eric Whitacre on Facebook, you'll be able to find out about all his projects - there are other VC groups too if you search the web...

@chayal9841 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll do that now!

@CoinQ 9 жыл бұрын

Like the Vinyl Community , this in my humble view is one of the best expressions the internet can offer. Truly a gem. Love and Light : ) CQ

@katianderson6110 9 жыл бұрын

Anything Eric Whitacre does, it gives me the chills. I don't even need to be in the presence of the choir, just my computer screen...Amazing!!!

@javakogan 11 жыл бұрын

My God, this is so beautiful. This is what heaven must be like.. Thanks to all who were involved.

@robertschmitt6368 10 жыл бұрын

Have pushed the like .where is the one for love it?

@fckingoogtube 10 жыл бұрын

Why aren't there more views?

@joshharbord820 10 жыл бұрын

Words cannot describe. SO BEAUTIFUL. Thanks you Eric for bringing music to the internet in a whole new way!

@chrisepibasore 11 жыл бұрын

Eric is in a class of his own....this moves the soul and comforts the heart...