VOCES8: Send in the Clowns - Stephen Sondheim (arr. Clements)
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4 жыл бұрынVOCES8 sings Jim Clements' arrangement of 'Send in the Clowns' by Stephen Sondheim. The video was filmed in the VOCES8 Centre in London.
LYRICS
Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground
You in mid-air
Send in the clowns
Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around
One who can't move
But where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns
Just when I stopped
Opening doors
Finally knowing
The one that I wanted was yours
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines
No one is there
Don't you love farce?
My fault, I fear
I thought that you'd want what I want-
Sorry my dear
But where are the clowns?
Quick, send in the clowns
Don't bother they're here
@stephendruley6968 4 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful rendition of Bring in the Clowns I have ever heard. The alto's voice is so golden and full of grace. Not many songs make me a 77 year old man cry. The fact that she is drop dead gorgeous doesn't hurt. Oh! Voces8 is my soul my life my total enjoyment.
@sonjapeterson8959 4 жыл бұрын
A gift that keeps giving... Thank you and the parents and teachers who inspired you...
@brianforbescolgate2352 3 жыл бұрын
Stephen, this 76 year old feels the same way. I have the original cast recording on vinyl. I first saw A Little Night Music in 2005, then again in Stratford (Ontario) in 2016, and have always especially loved this song. Yes, Katie is outstanding here ... very much worth the tears! (though Andrea is my favourite).
@ramonlopez4359 2 жыл бұрын
Todavía vives?
@sudhirchopde3334 Жыл бұрын
Great singing of a typical disbelieving Jonas of an Englishman "Isn't it rich...........,(now listen to this......)
@JH-ki2iq 6 ай бұрын
Their version of Send in the Clowns is very good too…..😊
@benedictus7081 4 жыл бұрын
the resonance in the opening was... just surreal. and I guess the world needs more songs with Alto and Bass as the soloist. perfect rendition.
@davidbaker2883 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly right. Great to hear the alto voice leading.
@MerricMaker 3 жыл бұрын
I'm bass/baritone now, but when I was going from treble 1 to here, Alto was my favorite part. Generally the most skilled singers in a given choir.
@MickeyKraut419 2 жыл бұрын
Check out their version of Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence...
@maxmom15 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Alto voice.
@seanking9084 3 ай бұрын
🎉
@nedhorner 3 ай бұрын
When the sopranos come in the humming, it sounds like a string section in an orchestra... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
@fairladyo 4 жыл бұрын
Katie's solo voice is so rich and moving. So glad to see her featured....a perfect song for the times.
@seanking9084 3 ай бұрын
🎉
@adventurem8887 2 жыл бұрын
Stephen Sondheim is looking down on this wonderful rendition of his creation
@kaylaburrell4637 4 жыл бұрын
This was so beautiful it made me cry. I miss singing with other people ❤️😢
@billrobinson9704 4 жыл бұрын
I weep as well, but unfortunately I can't sing.
@salvaldez5146 3 жыл бұрын
Kayla Burrell same, I miss my choir. And online singing is just not the same, harmonies just don’t lock and sounds as beautiful as live.
@TheAscoltati 3 жыл бұрын
I miss my choir so much....but there WILL be singing again! Be strong 😊
@garyhinkle5736 2 жыл бұрын
'What A Sad Day For Music' But What A Legacy He Has Left Us All. Stephen Sondheim R.I.P
@alysononoahu8702 5 ай бұрын
Most folks don't know the context for this gem
@vensan34 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR FEATURING KATIE. I love her voice so much, this song is perfect
@mickeyb2927 4 жыл бұрын
I've run out of words... So lovely to hear Katie's voice leading this wonderful octet. Very moving...
@jorgreuter5806 4 жыл бұрын
Einfach nur schön
@yordankaacosta2849 4 жыл бұрын
Finally!! She deserves more solos. Truly!! All of them are wonderful, together and alone.
@garymoore8711 4 жыл бұрын
8 voices better than one Striesand or Collins. Calm,my heart, VOCES8
@prometheusrex1 4 жыл бұрын
you found words somehow 🙄
@KevinVanOrd 4 жыл бұрын
@@prometheusrex1 Such helpful feedback. Your pedantry has brought so much to the comments section.
@daniellereid01 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful arrangement and so sympathetically sung by Katie. This song is so easy to get wrong with its deceptive simplicity, but this was full of gentle melancholy that is exactly right xox
@Mukundanghri 4 жыл бұрын
Stephen Sondheim indicated in an interview with Terry Gross, that it is where the accents are to fall which sets this apart form generic simplicity.
@EclipseorgsEclipseSimulator 2 жыл бұрын
I think the jury has spoken. We love voces8, and we LOVE KATIE!!!!!
@avelai9216 4 жыл бұрын
I've been watching this video for at least 20 times by now and still wonder how Katie's voice can be so mature and refined yet so warm and emotional at the same time. She's incredibly gifted and beautiful, like a visitor from another dimension full of beauty and bliss... And of course the ensemble is in perfect pitch as always, the harmonies are mesmerizing. Thank you.
@lewcarynntacandong4755 4 жыл бұрын
Finally, an alto soloist! I’m so happy!
@danielshade710 3 жыл бұрын
The perfect human oboe ringing bell tones. Honestly couldn’t imagine a more perfect voice from a better singer. She’s just incredible
@yourtravelswithbruce 2 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Stephen. Thank you for your music.
@christine2334 Ай бұрын
It has apparently been 4 years and I am still begging and pleading for this to go on Spotify
@tylercriss6435 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see her getting her own focus in a piece.
@robertodetree1049 2 ай бұрын
Wow, this group is tremendous. The tuning, the rhythm, the volumes are so perfectly harmonious, it is a great pleasure to listen to them.
@1earflapping 3 жыл бұрын
Katie is the best actor among them, so it’s appropriate she leads. Her facial expressions are just right.
@larrymiller4 4 жыл бұрын
Katie gets to show her formidable chops. What a voice!
@lizzystephen3851 4 жыл бұрын
My mums favourite song. I used to hear her sing it when she was cleaning and thought nobody was listening . She could hold a note too 😀. Thank you for taking me back x
@andrewroberts8139 4 жыл бұрын
What you notice first of all is the sheer beauty of the sound, then the quality of the acting.
@antoniorosello1341 3 жыл бұрын
Katie sings as an angel in the paradise.
@singingtutorpro2181 4 жыл бұрын
Another stunner from Voces8 and Jim Clements. He really is the most extraordinary arranger.
@composer_jim 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
@kensalsman7737 4 жыл бұрын
The versatility of Voces8 never ceases to amaze me! I appreciate how they highlight individual members and their own unique voices; even though when they sing together they are so unified in sound and tone.
@twitchly 5 ай бұрын
Chills. Best version of this song I’ve heard. Would love to hear more pieces that feature Katie.
@russellsvenningsen7051 2 жыл бұрын
This was my father's favorite song. I still don't know what it's about but this rendition is absolutely gorgeous. Miss you, Dad.
@AugieTaylorSong Ай бұрын
You guys always bring tears to my eyes. +++++++++++++++++++++
@Skylikeday 3 ай бұрын
This clip was uploaded on my birthday, and what a gift it was
@kelvinredward3013 2 ай бұрын
Human voices with a total Sonic range Bravo 👏
@pieterderaad 4 жыл бұрын
What a Miracle: 8 different characters expressing and performing 1 Soul. Heartwarming.🙏🎶
@RKNsword 2 жыл бұрын
rest in peace sondheim, you genius
@KevinVanOrd 4 жыл бұрын
Can we talk about the perfection from 4:17 to 4:31? I am rarely a fan of choral renditions of pop and theater tunes but Jesus God, this one's too good.
@kathleenemerson5248 Жыл бұрын
I have always thought this was one of the saddest yet most real song written. So captures that human relationships. And, of course, this group is unsurpassed in all they do. Love the alto voice featured.
@TheForceOfMusic101 4 жыл бұрын
(One of my favourite songs) + (VOCES8) = Perfection!!!
@MisterTayTay 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Gosh… I miss singing with a group. How wonderful it must feel to be surrounded by such peers.
@grimwriter7490 4 жыл бұрын
This is gorgeous...also, Katie should go into musical theatre. The emotion/meaning of the song was so evident in her face; brilliant job to her, the others, and Mr Clemens as usual. Thank you all so much, and God bless!
@stevenmcewing2883 4 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd share that what VOCES8 does in filming performances is musical theatre...the rehearsals, private practice, etc. I'm sure that theatre is included... past, present and future with all members. I agree and enjoy with you!
@alisonalcock5218 4 жыл бұрын
8 beautiful people with wonderful voices, a song full of emotion......VOCES8 you are perfection, I love you
@mfwanfy 4 жыл бұрын
So nice to hear Katie do a solo!
@bagussyafriezaparadhika4087 4 жыл бұрын
Those beauty that heals the pain... Being realize that our beautiful souls is in the most beautiful place now... Thank you V8
@danielshade710 Жыл бұрын
You can hear the phasing of perfect pitch at the beginning. Phasing is the physics argument about what frequency is. Astonishing. Freaking astonishing
@Salvejohnny93 2 жыл бұрын
Listening to this in tears. We will miss you so much, Maestro Sondheim. ❤️
@genevievesulway830 2 жыл бұрын
RIP Stephen Sondheim. Thanks for the Music Sir!
@erlethepearl 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful rendition by the lovely Katie.
@kazzieloo 3 жыл бұрын
Who could give this a thumbs down?? This is beyond gorgeous!
@observer6567 2 жыл бұрын
This is pure speculation, of course, but I suspect that the negative responses are generated by some seriously invested, possibly doctrinaire, hairdressers.
@kazzieloo 2 жыл бұрын
@@observer6567 That made my morning. 😂Merry Christmas!
@KVCBTopeka 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful - I'm glad to hear Katie being featured as a soloist, at last!
@jonathangriggs9123 4 жыл бұрын
I’m visualising Torvil and Dean skating this , brings back memories
@brucecliffe6213 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you all. What a pleasant and calming way to end my working day. Your singing touches me deep in my soul, and you bring this 77 YO male to tears nearly every time I hear you. Thank you.
@WadeHarmanwlh 4 жыл бұрын
What an international treasure Voces8 is.
@matthewpurnell876 4 жыл бұрын
This is the most gorgeous arrangement and voices I have heard sing this, bravo to you all.
@nigelb5340 3 жыл бұрын
Katie has an incredible voice, wonderful...
@waynelawrence6972 Ай бұрын
The more I understand these lyrics the more I love this interpretation. Oh, and I just love Katie's voice and persona. Just absolutely lovely❤
@bernhardkirchner5447 4 жыл бұрын
Marvelous! Excellent! Sublime! Fabulous arrangement, too! Ms Katie was great at delivering the lyrics, all the little solos provided nice contrast and Ms Andrea's voice floating on that descant was the icing on the cake! (Liked her dress, too! )
@ionacmitchell 4 жыл бұрын
2:59 'sorry' gives me CHILLS
@thomasbothmann 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. I sit here with tears in my eyes listening to Katie's wonderful voice.
@mariaelenablanconoelke Жыл бұрын
Es tan dulce, tierno afiatado, extraordinariamente HERMOSO. Me toca el alma. Gracias por tan angelical regalo❤
@holgiwankenobi 4 жыл бұрын
How wonderful Katie’s mezzo-soprano works as lead vocals on this track. It adds a certain somberness to the music that enhances the melancholy expressed in the lyrics. Another brilliant piece of art by the world’s leading vocal ensemble.
@th.simmel8335 4 жыл бұрын
Ich verfolge Voces8 schon seit vielen Jahren und genieße diese wunderbaren Stimmen. Was ich sagen muss - es ist schön zu hören, wie sich die Stimmen entwickelt haben! Jede einzelne hat an Reife und Ausdruck gewonnen! Die Schönheit der Stimmen im Ensemble addiert sich nicht, sie potenziert sich! Immer wieder und immer mehr ein Hochgenuß für die Ohren - ob am Feierabend oder auf langen Autofahrten.
@rikitenor1821 4 жыл бұрын
This broke me. I miss singing with other people so much. Exquisite blend!
@Sjb2077 4 жыл бұрын
Life is shit at the moment yet such singing, such exquisite sound transcends everything. Just lovely
@clairecockerellbiermann5303 3 жыл бұрын
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@clairecockerellbiermann5303 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@ericksor98 4 жыл бұрын
Katie, I love your voice, your musical sincerity, and your beauty.
@stuartkarp5077 8 ай бұрын
So beautiful.... brilliant... touching direct to the ❤ they voices are a gift from God....😊
@anzeerjavec297 4 жыл бұрын
"Perfectly balanced, as all things should be." - Thanos
@damianjr73 4 жыл бұрын
Lmao. Yes. Wait....is Voces8....Thanos? 😂
@user-km9bx3gf3z 4 жыл бұрын
@@damianjr73 oh snap
@TheophilosPorter 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-km9bx3gf3z underrated reply
@user-km9bx3gf3z 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheophilosPorter i forgot i wrote that but hooray for me being clever
@arc4155 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-km9bx3gf3z JJ
@Tommeadowcroft Жыл бұрын
Most songs that Voces8 sings are songs that lots of groups of varying abilities sing; Voces8 shines for its talent and professionalism, but lots of groups sing that song. Most groups would hesitate to try this one; there are multiple parts that require exquisite intonation and control to make this complex arrangement succeed. This is the one I turn to when I want a showpiece for why this is the best a cappella group in the world.
@jsleahey3247 Ай бұрын
Beyond tremendous!!
@tienmiechen7689 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a delight to hear, with the many layers of voices echoing each other. Thank you! 💕
@donsharpe5786 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this. It showed off Katy's voice beautifully.
@texasrattlesnake31637 5 ай бұрын
Resonates in the Soul. BRAVO!
@dinaivanova764 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the beauty you create and snare with us!!!
@JP-sj5zn 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. This is wonderful to hear. Thank you
@judithphillips3001 4 жыл бұрын
This arrangement is simply stunning and so moving. Everything Voces8 does is glorious.
@choral3911 4 жыл бұрын
Such a talented group. Love the sound and blend.
@edmontoninuit6489 8 ай бұрын
I listen to you so often. Thank you for the joy you bring to me.
@timhansen6267 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning. Thank you, Katie and you all. Love from Australia.
@Cubasenet33 Жыл бұрын
Nice, nice, nice. The leading voice is superb!
@theressamurphy2996 4 жыл бұрын
Just heavenly...thank you🎵🎶🎤🙏😀❤️
@chrishandley354 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous!! You guys never cease to amaze me with your incredible close harmony and balance. Truly beautiful music-making, thankyou
@lindsay2em 3 жыл бұрын
Too beautiful for words. I'm in tears.
@bryanmcdaniel9738 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning. Chills.
@andrewgrey6440 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning lost for words so beautiful
@Sellouth 4 жыл бұрын
I love this way of "staging" and filming (except the wall that visually lock them), every chorist seems enchanted by the music they sing. Katie's aura is the best !
@klauserwin9860 4 жыл бұрын
Magnificent like no other!
@chevynovascotia3301 4 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and perfect for this time in the world
@hermann1261 4 жыл бұрын
Wundervoll, wieder eine Meisterleistung von Voces8, Danke!
@kanealoha 5 ай бұрын
It touched my soul. Thank you so much.
@dansassenberg1438 4 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful. Astonishing.
@karennelson6671 24 күн бұрын
Weeping over this at my desk this morning.
@terrymc578 2 жыл бұрын
I cry all to easy.... this womans voice and her colleagues had me in floods - its beautiful.
@stephengage9582 4 жыл бұрын
I have listened to this 4 times in 90 minutes and love it more and more each time -- BRAVO and thank you creating true beauty and for sharing at a time when our world needs beauty more than ever!
@melanieohara6941 4 жыл бұрын
So wonderful-thank you!🌹
@CaresinVerse 4 жыл бұрын
Overwhelmingly beautiful, as always. When VOCES8 sings a song, they own it! THANK YOU!
@darr1954 4 жыл бұрын
Such exquisite beauty. I’ve listened to this group since their inception. Long live Voces 8.
@MadeByJoey 4 жыл бұрын
The resonance filled my soul. Thank you.
@alainjamet2456 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful as usual . Amazing voices
@yvonnemason9137 4 жыл бұрын
A sublime version of one of my favourite songs from the exquisite Voces8. What a joy to listen to this. Thanks so much!
@English-dulcimer 5 ай бұрын
absolutely georgeous - skills beyond what I can imagine - keep up the great work
@Davelandia 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. As always. Thank you!
@polderknaap9794 17 күн бұрын
We never had a bath ourselves. This, however is one, and what a luxury! A warm, warm, bubbling musical bath for spiritual cleansing. My ultimate gratitude for one of the many choral gifts you offered this world. Thanks Katie, thanks Voces8, thanks Stephen Sondheim, thanks Jim Clements. This is so heartbreakingly beautiful 🥲
@sylviekillin2762 4 жыл бұрын
.... Harmonies parfaites ...et cet Accord Final , toujours MAGIQUE chez Voces 8 ! Merci
@remiclud 3 жыл бұрын
C'est puissant, et cela me fait pleurer... Merci quand même! Vous êtes magnifiques.
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