Poor Wayfaring Stranger - Peter Hollens feat. Swingle Singers

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LYRICS:
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
While traveling through, this world of woe.
But there's no sickness, toil or danger
In that bright land, to which I go.
I'm going there to see my father
I'm going there no more to roam;
I'm just a going over Jordan
I'm just a going over home.
I know dark clouds will gather round me
I know my way is rough and steep;
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed, no more shall weep
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come;
I'm just a going over Jordan
I'm just a going over home.
I'll soon be free from earthly trials,
my body sleep in the old church yard,
I'll drop the cross of self denial and enter in my great reward,
I'm going, I'm going there to see my savior
I'm going there no more to room,
I'm just a going over jordan.
I'm just a going over home.
Over Home, Over Home.....I'm just a going over home.
Music is so powerful it needs to be used for redeeming work, to lift people's spirits and lift their souls. Hope you find some of this in my music.
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@wdbrimer87 13 жыл бұрын

That lady in Red is my sister!!! SHE'S AMAZING!!!! I love this video Peter Hollens+Swingle Singers!!! Great Job!!! So Powerful!

@jonah.serrato 3 жыл бұрын

She is an amazing singer!

@amatullahabdullah643 3 жыл бұрын

No way that's hectic

@budrupe1877 2 жыл бұрын

She sings as if she is an earthly Angel.

@kevinains1 Жыл бұрын

does she have other stuff here on KZfaq?

@Avenger24601 Жыл бұрын

She’s mesmerizing. What a masterful arrangement and performance!

@PeterHollens 11 жыл бұрын

I wanted to share one of my personal favorites with you guys from about two years ago when I sang with the five time grammy winning group The Swingle Singers.

@raysun2be 11 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites! And it's the one that introduced me to ***** Still gives me chills. Two years, really? Wow.

@GiftTrinkets 11 жыл бұрын

Always lovely

@SuperNhiPlusNhim 11 жыл бұрын

It's amazing

@AndreasTylla 11 жыл бұрын

love it ...

@clansiri 11 жыл бұрын

This is the song that introduced me to the swingle singers. Such a great collaboration!

@kourtneybarnes5801 8 жыл бұрын

2011 Peter is so young!!!

@joshmathews7603 5 жыл бұрын

IKR? I saw him and I was like, "Oh my gosh... That's Peter!!!"

@ayrasmith2993 3 жыл бұрын

I know he looks so young (It is 2020 now)

@annabelorwin1189 10 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up to the super-soprano that sung the ridiculously high but in-the-background note at 3:23 Ho-dayyum.

@jacobbriggs6311 9 жыл бұрын

Soprano? Are you sure that wasn't falsetto? Beautiful music, nonetheless.

@merrickbaskie7941 9 жыл бұрын

What's falsetto I know Bass, Baritone, Tenor(Me), Alto and saprano but what's falsetto

@merrickbaskie7941 9 жыл бұрын

*soprano

@jacobbriggs6311 9 жыл бұрын

merrick baskie It's like the highest possible range, I think.

@merrickbaskie7941 9 жыл бұрын

Falsetto is for either boy or girl it's when you song with out actually using your actual voice so basically singing with you throat instead of chest like how Frankie Valli hits those high notes

@wcfbradenton4591 2 жыл бұрын

My dad died when I was 3. Mom raised seven of us all alone. I heard this first right after you released it and I have gone back to it over and over. Now I have four kids of my own and my mom has been dead for 5 years as well. Seems like I have a pretty friendly relationship with my own mortality and I think this song conveys it well. Thank you so much for recording it.

@markforster6457 3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your losses! Your Mom sounds like an amazing soul! I've just lost me Dad (I'm Irish), so I feel your pain. Blessings to you. I bid you peace.

@mattneese8571 8 жыл бұрын

"I want to wear a crown of glory, When I get home to that good land; I want to shout salvation's story, In concert with the blood-washed band. I'm going there to see my Savior, To sing His praise forever more; I'm only going over Jordan, I'm only going over home."

@newbie566 10 жыл бұрын

This may be just me, but I believe that this song alone should have won AT LEAST three Grammys. This was simply amazing.... The best song cover I have ever seen in my entire life.

@amatullahabdullah643 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@TheAwesomeLegacy 13 жыл бұрын

"I'm going there to see my savior"... that's when I started crying...

@julierood1228 4 жыл бұрын

I do too, and also when Oliver sings, 'I'm going there to see my Mother, she said she'd meet me when I come...' (burst of tears)

@v6g1r8 9 жыл бұрын

This performance is a treasure. I've listened to it several times over the past few months and it never fails to blow me away. This reaffirms my belief in the power of the human spirit and the incredible beauty attainable when voices resonate together. Kudos to all participants. You should all be very proud.

@davidalbrecht2712 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. And by the last singing part: that girl in the red dress made me cry.

@amckayusa 12 жыл бұрын

she looks like she's about to cry... so much emotion in these voices. it brings tears to my eyes.

@EBackson 10 жыл бұрын

I got to sing this in the national cathedral several months back with a piano accompaniment by the writer of the score. Hands down this has to be my favorite performance of the song I've heard though *****

@dandy77 12 жыл бұрын

This arrangement is amazing. And with Peter's voice - even more. He's so lucky he got to sing with the most talented group of singers in the world.

@bstessman 10 жыл бұрын

3:00 to 3:27 quiet and subdued to ABSOLUTE WALL OF SOUND! Add in the falsetto soprano at 3:18. This gave me chills. Amazing job!

@Mechanalum25 11 жыл бұрын

I make it a policy not to comment on KZfaq, but.... this is quite possibly the most beautiful piece of music I have ever listened to. Thank you, Peter, Swingle Singers. Hearing this for the first time changed how I think of music, and I still come back sometimes when I just want something real and beautiful and... breathtaking. Thank you.

@markforster6457 3 ай бұрын

AMEN!

@jmm7292 13 жыл бұрын

You know an a Capella song is amazing when you get so lost in the song and that you completely forget that there are no instruments! Wow! Oh and that last note just took my breath away. So beautiful.

@JulienNeel 12 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite from you. So smooth and harmonious. A gem.

@Lorddemos101 10 жыл бұрын

No idea how many times I've listened to this particular song... It's just amazing. Of course, I love all of your videos. Keep on keeping on.

@stephiehiddlestoner 11 жыл бұрын

my choir teacher showed us this song because he loooves swingle singers, and because we're doing a song with i'm just a poor wayfaring stranger in it. my god i got chills every five seconds. needless to add that i choked up a few times. so beautiful. i wish i sounded like this.

@brentalbrecht 26 күн бұрын

Still coming back to hear this masterpiece

@MorseusWGS 26 күн бұрын

me too, brother. me too.

@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_ 7 жыл бұрын

This song is such a mix of emotions for me. The last thing I did with my girlfriend before she broke up with me out of the blue was show her this video, and that horrible night is in the back of my mind when I watch this video. The song is so sad too. However, this is the most beautiful a capella song I've ever heard so it brings me happiness too.

@brucel.stanton3241 9 жыл бұрын

I have Been watching this video everyday for about two weeks now. I just love all of the voices and the arrangement and the beat and the sound of it. I love this version more than any other I've heard. This version cuts to the core of me. Great work to you Peter Hollens and Swingle Singers!!!

@TheBlagblagblag 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this. Absolutely awesome. I knew it would be when I saw Peter Hollens with all his energy and creativity, and the Swingle Singers, whose exquisite harmonies first attracted me to voice groups as a child listening to Rags and all that Jazz. Absolutely wonderful, raises hairs on your neck.

@amedeus40k 13 жыл бұрын

Like several other people who commented, I can't get enough of this song. My eyes water up every time I hear it. Whoever did the arrangement for this should receive a Grammy! Beautiful! That's all I can say is "Beautiful!"

@DonaldSteiny 9 жыл бұрын

I saw them last night. This is even more powerful live. One of them said that even for them the song is so emotional and powerful that they can tear up. All voices, not instruments on this. The drums and bass are done by voice and using the microphone.

@CountColoratura 11 жыл бұрын

Best version of this song EVER. I cry everytime I hear that. It's so amazing and beautiful, I can't describe how much happiness I feel when I hear it :I

@julierood1228 4 жыл бұрын

Me too, Countess. Gets me every time!! ;-)

@daniellegidley3379 6 жыл бұрын

I'm currently doing this song in my 6th grade choir class I love this version so much

@LadyGoldenLake 13 жыл бұрын

Dear Peter. You made me cry (and I'm blaming you). The sheer beauty and magic in that performance made me weep. I love it, and I cannot wait till I see more from you

@Signed_by_Eri 8 жыл бұрын

I'm currently working on this song in my choir class. This such an amazing version of this song. It gives me chills every time I listen to it. I love it.

@renegadeangstymarshmallow651 8 жыл бұрын

same!

@sarahhockley4967 10 жыл бұрын

this is what got me onto Peter Hollens, and it still gives me shivers 3 years later :)

@ZypherLockjaw 12 жыл бұрын

My brother and I used to sing this song when we would go camping in Big Bend national park. After he joined the Army, and i enlisted a year later we havent seen much of eachother, but this song reminds me of better days. I miss him so much...

@texasteri2000 12 жыл бұрын

Peter...you have such an incredible, smooth, beautiful voice. Listening to you is pure joy. Thanks so much for this post. We've always loved the Swingle Singers...and listening to you harmonize with them.....just a little piece of heaven!

@zacharyclapp1072 9 жыл бұрын

Holly crap! I saw this video back in Highschool, before I even knew who he was. Blast from the past!

@frogannie 10 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Great job!

@kristinas.9609 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT? I repeat WHAT??? The last note was not.. That was an angel voice.. Im overwhelmed. Her range is incredible. You all are amazing. But this was from heaven. My mouth was wide open😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍

@kelili7104 2 жыл бұрын

Still a complete GEM!!! Seriously can’t listen enough! Ughhhh 🥹

@leagueofrandomgamers4656 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else watching after seeing 1917?

@lennartbjorksten707 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. I just got home from seeing that movie. This song features rather prominently in one of the scenes, and I recognized it instantly, thanks to Peter Hollens. :-)

@adelliott118 9 жыл бұрын

Wow... Powerful, Emotional, A delight for anyone's ears.

@drewmorris34 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! The arrangement at the 54" mark into the 1' mark is SO RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!

@amedeus40k 13 жыл бұрын

I still can't get enough of this song. Amazing!

@zunyadog5314 5 жыл бұрын

THIS is why I love Acapella

@hunterkv 10 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and your talent! Two songs come to mind immediately..."Greensleeves"...and "Time to Say Goodbye". Look forward to these!

@Mike132653 12 жыл бұрын

I first heard this song before my Mother got cancer. Six months later she was dead. I've listened to music all my life, but hearing this song is like I was finally full after a lifetime of hunger. Wait for me Mom; I'll be along shortly to cross the River Jordon....

@theronmythos6290 11 жыл бұрын

The second soloist is really talented. This entire group is absolutely amazing and I just think they did an amazing job on this old gospel. Good job to all!

@zorodex5873 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched 1917 recently and it lead me to this cover.

@BruceNightly 10 жыл бұрын

that was 100% beauty...

@ellenoraamrani2274 10 жыл бұрын

What a great arrangement of the old gospel. Amazing vocals!

@dalecurry4051 12 жыл бұрын

I love this song, thank you for posting it! My wife of 24 years went home to meet her saviour 8 weeks ago today. I know I will meet her there when I die. Please do not take life for granted, my wife was only 47 when she passed away very suddenly. Life is precious and very fragile, please cherish every moment, and never miss an opportunity to say I love you.

@anderstw 11 жыл бұрын

Actually, it's both. Like nearly all a cappella music in the last several years, this song was tracked with each vocalist doing their part alone. The individual (doubled) tracks were then digitally edited - though very, very little, as the caliber of the vocalists meant they were pretty well spot on to start with - and then mixed together. We did, however, sing it live while recording the video... wish that audio recording had survived!!

@quizzlie 10 жыл бұрын

I fell a little in love with the girl in the red dress just from a few seconds in.

@merrickbaskie7941 9 жыл бұрын

Same here her voice is beautiful

@Deidrh 11 жыл бұрын

Oh my word I haven't heard this song since I was in choir in high school! A fellow soprano and I sang it while walking through a haunted house and we ended up getting kicked out for being too eerie. ;) Once again I am so amazed by your range.This is such a beautiful song...

@SuperiorFanBase 2 жыл бұрын

A decade later and here we are.

@123Ir0nman 8 жыл бұрын

You should do an arrangement of "Morning has Broken" it would sound amazing!

@anderstw 11 жыл бұрын

I arranged it. You can contact me directly - my info is in the About section for this video. :)

@v6g1r8 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for an absolutely THRILLING arrangement. And the modulation at 3:15 ALWAYS takes my breath away !

@spacegaukler3275 4 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking! Great job!

@operarocks 4 жыл бұрын

While I can enjoy this arrangement, I'll just go ahead and say it: Whoever mixed this album (Weather to Fly) ought to be shot at dawn. Congratulate him/her for me for Melodyne'ing every ounce of humanity out of most of the tracks. It's atrocious decision making on how much pitch correction was used in this album, and Ward (whom I knew and worked with a bit) would have had a cow. His philosophy was The Human Voix in differing settings. Human. Not robot. Back away from the daw plugins please. Let the music breath and sound human again. Even if slightly imperfect. Real voices do not sound like this precise. If there is no imperfection there is no thrill, and this arrangement ends up being boring if you care about singing, not simply about a harmonic progression.

@autobotpirate 12 жыл бұрын

God this makes me want to cry...I'm just...speechless. It's so beautiful and just...the sheer simplicity of the song just makes it so POWERFUL, what a strong song....it...it's beautiful...God bless you!

@stephenpatterson2860 11 жыл бұрын

Chills, every time. Without fail. Especially that key change near the end *shudder*. Thanks for the stunning video guys. WOW.

@PeterHollens 6 жыл бұрын

If you love this song, you will adore my wife Evynne Hollens version that she sang at 9 months pregnant! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJabgK-f0r2-gaM.html

@PheonxD 6 жыл бұрын

You provided a link to this video, here and in the description it should be this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJabgK-f0r2-gaM.html Btw. when I heard Evynne sing it I knew I'd heard this song before. It's been 7 years, can you imagine?

@brentbarrus9754 6 жыл бұрын

Peter Hollens This is the first time I discovered you Peter! I was in the eighth grade practicing for this very song for solo festival. It inspired my love for a Capella and audition choir, which I went on to be involved in throughout the rest of middle and high school. Life changing piece right here.

@someonefemale4195 5 жыл бұрын

I truly love her version.

@PeterHollens 5 жыл бұрын

@@PheonxD Oops fixed, haha thanks! 🙃

@sobryan1sobryan1 3 жыл бұрын

This got me through my brother's death. Thank you.

@MrSoulauctioneer 9 жыл бұрын

Peter you have an AMAZING voice!!!!! When youre done with the folk album, maybe some traditional gospel??

@Aduah 12 жыл бұрын

I originally sang this song at a choir competition. Im always humming it. I'm glad to find a version that isn't country western. Amazing Job.

@musicislove1309 12 жыл бұрын

I just absolutely LOVE how this song is done. It's GORGEOUS. It makes me want to learn the song just so I can sing it (but of course not as awesome as this version) Major props to you all.

@corygerleman101 9 жыл бұрын

I think you would do wonders with "All Things Bright and Beautiful".

@mindyschaper 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is beautiful.

@mindyschaper 9 жыл бұрын

That final note!

@sarahcarabez1802 5 жыл бұрын

this song is so amazing and emotional, i felt moved

@TyneFan09 11 жыл бұрын

OMGSH!!! THE CHORDS!!!! This song is an eargasm if I there was one!!!! Love the Swingle Singers anyway, but this version of the song is AWESOME!!!!! and the harmony!!! Oh good god the harmony!! So Lush and thick!! I had goosebumps throughout it, but with the key change, my goosebumps goosebumps had goosebumps! My Mind is Blown!!

@goergy68 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Swingle Singers, hello Peter Hollens, this version is really great, a wonderful inspiration. Everybody who loves this arrangement is probably interested in my choir adaption (Vocal Journey, Germany), see and hear you, Stephan G. (cologne)

@connerforbis1466 8 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it doesn't feel like you can unlock the true power of this song without a choral ensemble, but for you doing it with only a few people, it still came out absolutely beautiful.

@FondlesHandles 8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Burton there is a really good cover by betsy lee that only uses a drum and a rain-stick and it is quite beautiful

@LauraJeanBabbitt 6 жыл бұрын

I got full body goosebumps. I'm not sure I could handle more power.

@ghostie5730 10 жыл бұрын

This song jst takes me there, i dont know were but it takes me there.

@Unscriptedsam 12 жыл бұрын

has anyone been in a car when the 3:02 mark rolls around and the man humming bass drops down?? ITS INSANE!!!! he has some serious talent!...the other singers/sound makers are amazing as well, but WOW that BASS!!!

@notcompletelyaverage 9 жыл бұрын

The guy in the middle reminds me of EpicLloyd.

@DivinePearl 6 жыл бұрын

Mythic Geek Nostalgia critic

@bendhobbit 13 жыл бұрын

A beautiful song, a beautiful meaning, a beautiful group of singers.

@Kwestschions 13 жыл бұрын

the last note made my heart ache and stopped my breathing for ten seconds. Pure joy.

@jahenders 9 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of this song

@karihenry3202 7 жыл бұрын

I still get the chills from this song

@Chmartin88 11 жыл бұрын

wow i saw the swingle singers about 10 years ago when they came to the Smith Opera House and i remember them being just as amazing then, and adding peter to the mix makes it even more amazing :)

@shawnstuntz8964 12 жыл бұрын

I love how you all have the control for each counterpart with the melody

@CleansingFire17 10 жыл бұрын

What is great is that i sang this song in choir during high school. One of my favorites we sang

@isaac-fe6qy 5 жыл бұрын

I've had the pleasure of seeing the Swingle Singers perform live with Gareth Malone & they are just this incredible in real life. No autotune needed!

@RichardThePope 11 жыл бұрын

That key change is so awesome!!

@pedrorochedo7357 8 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites from Peter! Amazing

@Give_Thankss 10 жыл бұрын

i got chills

@justinc882 7 жыл бұрын

Of all Peters videos, and I've watched them all, this may just be my favorite even after all these years

@Ronald1337 13 жыл бұрын

Great video, incredible voices in this group.

@Fayth1997 13 жыл бұрын

I can't stop listening to it...even my husband listened and said it was awesome

@jahenders 3 жыл бұрын

So wonderful

@iTARDISed 11 жыл бұрын

this entire cover gives me chills

@striggstrix 11 жыл бұрын

it's harder than that, some people go a millisecond to long, and even that is audible, they are perfectly together. it is an accomplishment that most can't achieve.