We are doing this arrangement this year in my Jazz group, and I must say.... I'm sorry but this is kinda butchered. I can't even hear the men parts at all. Sorry. Just maybe they should bring out their part out more. Baritones are SO important in this song. I can't hear the low bass notes. Also, the breathes in this song make it a little choppy. Just trying to be helpful! Maybe the director should take the breathes out in the intro, and whip those boys into shape. :)
A special place on earth being led by a special choir and director in a special choral piece. I love and so very miss Valencia. It is a VERY special place!!
I won't say that this performance was bad, but it wasn't great either. Check out Folsom high's version it's much more tight on the notes and to more interesting as in where they take the song. They are number one for no reason haha
@leperloompas I like this version much more it's not like folsom high totally sucks but this version has more life in it. Folsom high's version is much too smooth and unconsiderable for this song.
Really, I have to say I've heard WAY worse. This is very, VERY nice. Almost note accurate. They really need to practice the "oh what you say" section a bit more - but it's almost there. The sop who is hitting the highest notes needs some breath control. Otherwise nice.
they almost sound exactly like the original in my opinion. The original doesn't have harmony on point throughout the whole song. they nailed it! I like the lack of too much light as well. well done!
I think y'all are crazy! Listen to the sensitivity and musicality that this choir sings with. They posses a unique and haunting blend that I really enjoyed. Their treatment of the text is gentle, not harsh like that of so many young ensembles and that's what really stood out to me. Their attention to dynamics isn't jaw-dropping, but it's certainly not bad. Pretty decent intonation as well. Brilliant performance!
The timbre of the voices is pretty good, but I think the melody needs to come out more, and maybe they should work on dynamics and unity. It's not very accurate to the original, but honestly, it's not BAD. It's hard to listen to a cover of such an amazing song. We tend to have extremely high expectations and wanting something that sounds very similar to the original. But of course the original is very difficult to recreate. But these guys seemed to be putting in effort, and for that I praise. :)
it doesnt seem to blend that well because the song that we're expecting to hear is one person singing with a modifier to make it sound like a choir, a perfect choir. Of course noone's perfect and therefore the perfect blend isnt present, but for a choir, especially highschool choir, this is great blend
it doesnt seem to blend that well because the song that we're expecting to hear is one person singing with a modifier to make it sound like a choir, a perfect choir. Of course noone's perfect and therefore the perfect blend isnt present, but for a choir, especially highschool choir, this is great blend
Just for the record, they aren't supposed to blend in this song. If you listen listen to the original it doesn't blend. That is how the song actually is. Which is also the main reason its so hard to sing.
I don't think the sound system held the high notes well....most choirs need multidirectional hanging mics, nothing is hanging here. I agree it is a sparkling performance.
They are missing a few of the first soprano parts and the bass is mildly disappointing. Granted that this is 6-11 part piece in the choral arrangement.
Disagree completely that there's no dynamic, they don't blend, don't know how to sing softly. This is a superb arrangement and a sparkling performance. A difficult, idiosyncratic song by a highly original singer and composer, very nicely done here. Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed your version.
I liked it. There were some parts that didn't work too well but one has to consider that fact that this is a HIGH SCHOOL choir and that this is arguably the hardest song to sing in four part harmony.
This is an excellent rendition of this--and a really impressive job by a high school choir on an inherently difficult song. I think all things considered this is really great.
I was surprised there were negative comments here. xD I think they sound really, really good. A lot of people don't realise how difficult it is to sing in a choir, /especially/ acapella. I really, really like this version, personally. (:
They have done an amazing job on this song! and for all the haters out there, if u know anything about the actual song then u will know that in it Imogen Heap did not intend for the song to have that perfect sounding consonance in it. if she wanted it without the dissonance then she would not have used a vocoder to split her voice into the different layers. for the students to perform this piece it must have take A LOT of practice to because they are prolly all singing different pitches.
i think they were amazingg!! the harmonies were perfect. They were quiet and loud when they needed to be!! this is really good. the mics needed to probably be adjusted to the sound level of each person haha.
what are you people talking about "no dynamics"?! the original is vocoded, so there is a flat balance of voicing throughout. while this choir does a good job of keeping this flatline of sound, they also have some beautiful rising and falling, intensity and volume: starting clear and mf at the start, moving to a strong forte, and then slipping off queitly at the end. it's not perfect, but it's a damn good shot at the song. haters....so negative.
I liked them a lot actually. screw those people who said they don't blend well. they blend fine. they're not perfect, but cut them some slack, they're a high school choir. my high school choir did this too. check it out on my channel. let me know what you think.
I liked them a lot actually. screw those people who said they don't blend well. they blend fine. they're not perfect, but cut them some slack, they're a high school choir. my high school choir did this too. check it out on my channel. let me know what you think.
really quite good for high school. those beautiful dissonant chords come out nice and clear for the most part! i think the audio is just terrible on this recording.
It sounds pretty good to me .... not expert on choruses and vocal harmonies ... but most of the time they're on the right pitch ...and in general it was well executed ...
a lot of people posted bad things about the blanding of this song, but i think thats how it's supposed to be performed... i mean listed to the acctual song, it sounds a little disgruntled. lol excellent job :o)
All musical theory aside, if you want a note perfect version there are many on this site, LIVE PERFORMANCES HAVE A FEW MISTAKES, should we cancel Glastonbury and Oxegen so?
Watch LMH Campus Choir sing this I was on choir tour in kitchener ontario last year and laancaster mennonite sang this they had amazing blending and good range they sounded great... and soo did all the other mennonite highschools from across the U.S. and Canada that were there
i've being watching loads of choirs doing this song and actualy i think think this is the best :/ don't see what the problem is, the harmony's sound great
You know, I think the choir did a great job! Now, I can say that, and be honest with things that could have been better.
A lot of people don't realize that criticism that people put on here is (usually) honest things that can be fixed. That is one of the only ways to make a choir better. Compliment them, then be honest with how things are. Please, don't be upset by my comments.
A choir is hard to blend with mics, period. Try it without. Also bring out the melody a bit more. *more but no room*
geez people! they sound great! stop flipping out over the tiniest details! ur not really benefiting anybody if u keep on searching for every little fault! do u think they can go back and change what they sang? they sound great to me!
Good performance, but they really need to learn breath control. Probably the fault of the director more than anyone else. He/she should've stressed the importance of staggered breathing and holding out longer. The tenors need to be stronger, especially in the "mmm, what ya say" portion because they are carrying the melody and the girls are overpowering them.
I'm curious why there are no dynamic changes whatsoever in this. It's still beautiful chords, but every other cover of this song has that. The sound is great IMO but seriously is is that hard to change your volume? Good bass vocalists though.
no blending at all, no use of dynamics, and nobody is together. plus they dont know how to sing quietly. this is one of the hardest songs in the world to perform well
@yourcall1009 Nah, I did this at a music camp with only a group of 11, it took us 4 days to memorize and 2 more to finish phrase shape and the rest was just practicing in darkness fo blend practice. Unfortunately, the camp claims copyright over performances :P. Long Lake Camp For the Arts in NY.
geeze, for a h.s. choir...wow...you guys really really did a great great job...i mean GREAT. i am a choral conductor and will get in touch with kerry marsh about the arrangement. this recording has a buzz in it. it's too bad, but your performance came through and you guys did a fantastic job. really.
The balance is a tad off. I would have liked 2 more basses. Why did you take the key down a 3rd (or 4th)? Still life.... could use just a touch less emphasis on the dissonant suspension. My director's take on this song was that some of it is a bit of a skipping record or a place where it got scratched. You guys did otherwise do a phenominal job. The coluratura required for the high D is hard to find, but if the sopranos are that screamy, pull all out but one. 8/10
great tone. i feel the blend can be a better and more from the baritones. tenors. other than that very greatly done. and the end has slight pitch but thats me being picky
This is an awesome rendition, I just think it's funny how Jason Darulo has already caused the damage. When they start the "Whatcha say", they all start swaying and moving. The pop influence has infused even the purest of choirs!
It's pretty good for a high school choir :). My only issue was with the breath that the Soprano took with the highest pitch... and that she took breaths at the end with "Hide and seek" ugh because that's my favorite part... it adds so much feeling to the song and when it got there it was a disappointment but good arrangement.
The only part I really disliked was the "Blood and Tears". She hit the note eventually, but it hurt me. But still what an amazing piece, and amazing performance! :D
so far out of all the groups that have sung this that I have watched on you tube... this is the best. not saying that thy are awesome... but they are not bad in anyway.
For a high school ensemble I think they did a great job. A few balance issues where the melody got lost a bit, a few intonation issues stood out to me in the bass, but really this is excellent for a group at this age level!
I got to hear these guys 'live' this past weekend at Carnegie Hall - absolutely incredible! What a gift that evening was.... You guys are fantastic... very tight and so musical. Bravo.
I've sang this song in choirs before. Twice, in fact. I'm saying that they are either very, very out of tune, of they have a strange version of the song that siplifies the chords to make it "easier" (sound horrible)
@UncleFizzmo Really? I can hear where the music may have been simplified, but after listening to a bunch of these, I think this may be the best one. If you don't like the arrangement, you can say it sounds terrible, but if you can't find a better example you're just crapping in the ice cream.
The song lends itself well to A Capella, and it's pretty popular here. Do you have the guts to put your choir's performance out and hear how many people like it? I'd love to hear, see how you stand up!
This is simply stunning. I always go back to watch this video. There are so many other talented choir versions of this song, but there's something about this one.. Its gorgeous.
Very, very nicely done. Biggest problem for me was utter lack of crescendo and decrescendo; the song simply got louder the longer it went on, pretty much...
I think that this was an incredible performance for a high school choir. They took on a very difficult song with many jazz chords with a lot of dissonance. The average singer struggles to carry these different cords in tune, but for the most part they did it. This is a pretty large group to be singing this song which can also create intonation problems, but except for a few occasions, this group listened well to each other. Great job!
This was ok... some girls voices stuck out when it was suppose to be sound group sound... Worst part of it for me was the "mmm what chu say.." was way off key! But this a very hard song.. so i give you an A for effort.
For the people who think "the harmonies suck," if you think that because of all the dissonances, they're supposed to be there. The original song was done with one voice singing into a machine to create that affect.
And my a cappella choir is learing this song for solo/ensemble this year with this arrangement. I give this choir a LOT of credit for learning this, and yes, while there are some things that probably could have been better, they did it very well. This song is exceedingly difficult!
The arrangement is not bad. The problem is that the Melody needs to be a little stronger. That is what makes the harmony sound bad. The harmony builds around the melody, it is not it's own. Also, you need to form your vowels a little better. The most noticeable is the melody not sticking out like it should. And your staccato and legato is a little off. But it is good. Just keep those things in mind and it will be perfect. I does not "suck". Thumbs up guys. This is a difficult song.
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I can say a lot of bad things, the arrangment sucks. All the pauses are screwed up and so are most of the chords who ever did the arrangement sucks sorry go back to school and get it right
The arranger was Kerry Marsh, and he does not "suck" by any means. Look him up sometime, he's a seriously incredible arranger. The sheet music was a direct transcription, dead-on perfect. Your ear is hearing problems with pitch, balance between sections, and blend, and you dislike their INTERPRETATION of the material. It has nothing to do with the arrangement.
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Insensitive? It's honestly not that hard to stand still for five minutes. I'm in a high school choir and we can all do it. And @ Jonas? Take a hard look at your screen name before you tell someone else they're going to be fat and alone when they grow up. Not sayin, I'm just sayin.
Hmm, I honestly apologize because now I'm in concert choir and it is really easy to stand still. :) But I still thought it was good. Just thought I'd tell you.
I got goosebumps. <3
L1zzyfac3 9 hours ago
I go to this school now.
RobyFlyForFunx4 6 days ago
So Beautiful.. :"D
wilsonho5 2 weeks ago
We are doing this arrangement this year in my Jazz group, and I must say.... I'm sorry but this is kinda butchered. I can't even hear the men parts at all. Sorry. Just maybe they should bring out their part out more. Baritones are SO important in this song. I can't hear the low bass notes. Also, the breathes in this song make it a little choppy. Just trying to be helpful! Maybe the director should take the breathes out in the intro, and whip those boys into shape. :)
AkiChan2552 3 weeks ago
My only dislike is they sound too exposed, like its individuals not a choir. Sorry :/
lillycm13 2 months ago
Bzzzzzzzzzz.
aroze14 2 months ago
if only there wasnt that buzzing in the back, i wouldve loved this
iAmJemR 3 months ago 17
Would've been better if it were just girls.
Ayeeeitsmimi 4 months ago
@Ayeeeitsmimi Nahh, the guys are what give it depth. They complete the chords.
jck1794 2 months ago
A special place on earth being led by a special choir and director in a special choral piece. I love and so very miss Valencia. It is a VERY special place!!
michaelericksonmusic 4 months ago
Sorry I meant for a reason haha
leperloompas 5 months ago
I won't say that this performance was bad, but it wasn't great either. Check out Folsom high's version it's much more tight on the notes and to more interesting as in where they take the song. They are number one for no reason haha
leperloompas 5 months ago
@leperloompas I like this version much more it's not like folsom high totally sucks but this version has more life in it. Folsom high's version is much too smooth and unconsiderable for this song.
maedchenohneplan65 2 months ago
Really, I have to say I've heard WAY worse. This is very, VERY nice. Almost note accurate. They really need to practice the "oh what you say" section a bit more - but it's almost there. The sop who is hitting the highest notes needs some breath control. Otherwise nice.
capnquack 6 months ago in playlist Hide and seek
they almost sound exactly like the original in my opinion. The original doesn't have harmony on point throughout the whole song. they nailed it! I like the lack of too much light as well. well done!
Abbywood1 6 months ago
This is fantastic. I am highly impressed with the awesome works or a HIGH SCHOOL A CAPPELLA ensemble! Great job!
studentrock99 6 months ago
I think y'all are crazy! Listen to the sensitivity and musicality that this choir sings with. They posses a unique and haunting blend that I really enjoyed. Their treatment of the text is gentle, not harsh like that of so many young ensembles and that's what really stood out to me. Their attention to dynamics isn't jaw-dropping, but it's certainly not bad. Pretty decent intonation as well. Brilliant performance!
musicmakerscott 6 months ago
The timbre of the voices is pretty good, but I think the melody needs to come out more, and maybe they should work on dynamics and unity. It's not very accurate to the original, but honestly, it's not BAD. It's hard to listen to a cover of such an amazing song. We tend to have extremely high expectations and wanting something that sounds very similar to the original. But of course the original is very difficult to recreate. But these guys seemed to be putting in effort, and for that I praise. :)
THISisFORyouALEXhehe 7 months ago
can someone send me the sheet music for this haha
dragonbiker20 7 months ago
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can someone send me the sheet music for this i have been looking forever
dragonbiker20 7 months ago
can someone send me the sheet music for this i have been looking forever
dragonbiker20 7 months ago
I love this performance so much! You guys give me butterflies!!!!
MusiquedeReves 7 months ago
if you want to see a great mens a capella group who ace this and hit the high notes perfect go to this: Add 9 "Hide and Seek" A Cappella
ItalianStallion2015 8 months ago
it doesnt seem to blend that well because the song that we're expecting to hear is one person singing with a modifier to make it sound like a choir, a perfect choir. Of course noone's perfect and therefore the perfect blend isnt present, but for a choir, especially highschool choir, this is great blend
Colton001100 8 months ago
it doesnt seem to blend that well because the song that we're expecting to hear is one person singing with a modifier to make it sound like a choir, a perfect choir. Of course noone's perfect and therefore the perfect blend isnt present, but for a choir, especially highschool choir, this is great blend
Colton001100 8 months ago
Its blood and tears they were here first..
But it sounds GREEEEEEAT:D
XxTrulyYoursXx 9 months ago
the individuals mics kinda kept it from sounding a little more blended. otherwise, good job
ZombieHorizon 9 months ago
Loveeee.<3
llizzylou42 9 months ago
Just for the record, they aren't supposed to blend in this song. If you listen listen to the original it doesn't blend. That is how the song actually is. Which is also the main reason its so hard to sing.
MsPanduhh 9 months ago
I'm impressed at how well they pulled this off. I think the soprano needs to come out more, though, because in places you totally lose the melody.
trumpetgirl2008 9 months ago
I don't think the sound system held the high notes well....most choirs need multidirectional hanging mics, nothing is hanging here. I agree it is a sparkling performance.
SingWithInNow 9 months ago
Very relaxing
SingWithInNow 9 months ago
They are missing a few of the first soprano parts and the bass is mildly disappointing. Granted that this is 6-11 part piece in the choral arrangement.
ConnorJH3 9 months ago
At least the pitches were pretty good, but it's definitely a high school choir. :P
acwrobel1 10 months ago
Disagree completely that there's no dynamic, they don't blend, don't know how to sing softly. This is a superb arrangement and a sparkling performance. A difficult, idiosyncratic song by a highly original singer and composer, very nicely done here. Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed your version.
londonemski 10 months ago
Very good for a high school group... they even held their pitch!
018343 10 months ago
@018343 to a certain point.
AllyMind5Star 9 months ago
I don't care if there was like one part that was odd, this song is amazing, and they did it really well. :)
carl33n3 10 months ago
oh my god!!!! W O N D E R F U L
REIRA9316 11 months ago
It's 4-7 parts.
OjosPardos217 11 months ago 2
I liked it. There were some parts that didn't work too well but one has to consider that fact that this is a HIGH SCHOOL choir and that this is arguably the hardest song to sing in four part harmony.
urockit2011 11 months ago
What's that buzzing noise?
BoBotaker 11 months ago
This is an excellent rendition of this--and a really impressive job by a high school choir on an inherently difficult song. I think all things considered this is really great.
Cyaneus 11 months ago 2
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Where can I find the sheet music for this song in 4 parts
MrChoirboii2014 11 months ago
Wher did you find the sheet music for this song in 4 parts
MrChoirboii2014 11 months ago
I was surprised there were negative comments here. xD I think they sound really, really good. A lot of people don't realise how difficult it is to sing in a choir, /especially/ acapella. I really, really like this version, personally. (:
TheLostGleek 11 months ago 3
one thing they could work on is their use of stressed syllables and dynamics. like finishing a phrase.
AcaciaC58 11 months ago
They have done an amazing job on this song! and for all the haters out there, if u know anything about the actual song then u will know that in it Imogen Heap did not intend for the song to have that perfect sounding consonance in it. if she wanted it without the dissonance then she would not have used a vocoder to split her voice into the different layers. for the students to perform this piece it must have take A LOT of practice to because they are prolly all singing different pitches.
cameronmstahl 11 months ago 3
Stop bashing on them, Gosh! They're only human.
Mortizaaa 11 months ago
that was das shit!
dletaman121 11 months ago
i think they were amazingg!! the harmonies were perfect. They were quiet and loud when they needed to be!! this is really good. the mics needed to probably be adjusted to the sound level of each person haha.
livelaughlove7soccer 11 months ago
Listen to the original version of this song. The point isn't to blend. This is really how the song goes.
jennalorraine11 1 year ago 15
Great, i LOVE the dissonance! the song isnt about blend-its about the dissonant sound!
cadetolbertsmith 1 year ago
@cadetolbertsmith it's possible to blend and have dissonance. it takes a great musician to do both simultaneously.
jakedeving 1 year ago 7
Glottle Plox.
Spitemare37 1 year ago
um, note cut-offs?
CripNinja 1 year ago
i hate the douche at the end thats like "YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
completely ruins the mood. :/
csmorrison 1 year ago 2
@csmorrison hahaha right
cliogt16 11 months ago
@csmorrison hahaha sounds funny
cliogt16 11 months ago
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@csmorrison hahaha sounds funny
cliogt16 11 months ago
@csmorrison hahaha sounds funny
cliogt16 11 months ago
what are you people talking about "no dynamics"?! the original is vocoded, so there is a flat balance of voicing throughout. while this choir does a good job of keeping this flatline of sound, they also have some beautiful rising and falling, intensity and volume: starting clear and mf at the start, moving to a strong forte, and then slipping off queitly at the end. it's not perfect, but it's a damn good shot at the song. haters....so negative.
earthtoryan 1 year ago 4
@earthtoryan I agree! It's not perfect, what song is? I love the way the slip off quietly.
emilyxoxo2k12 1 year ago
I liked them a lot actually. screw those people who said they don't blend well. they blend fine. they're not perfect, but cut them some slack, they're a high school choir. my high school choir did this too. check it out on my channel. let me know what you think.
Masterpieceman16 1 year ago 2
I liked them a lot actually. screw those people who said they don't blend well. they blend fine. they're not perfect, but cut them some slack, they're a high school choir. my high school choir did this too. check it out on my channel. let me know what you think.
Masterpieceman16 1 year ago 2
really quite good for high school. those beautiful dissonant chords come out nice and clear for the most part! i think the audio is just terrible on this recording.
damayer92 1 year ago
B E A U T I FU L !
itssam1 1 year ago
thats beautiful
schottd000 1 year ago
It sounds pretty good to me .... not expert on choruses and vocal harmonies ... but most of the time they're on the right pitch ...and in general it was well executed ...
JohnLennon100 1 year ago
a lot of people posted bad things about the blanding of this song, but i think thats how it's supposed to be performed... i mean listed to the acctual song, it sounds a little disgruntled. lol excellent job :o)
Gabberzz101 1 year ago
All musical theory aside, if you want a note perfect version there are many on this site, LIVE PERFORMANCES HAVE A FEW MISTAKES, should we cancel Glastonbury and Oxegen so?
conmat27 1 year ago
The bass has a very very veryyyy nice, smooth tone. I like :)
chadvvvickable 1 year ago
Beautiful.
ambermle 1 year ago
Watch LMH Campus Choir sing this I was on choir tour in kitchener ontario last year and laancaster mennonite sang this they had amazing blending and good range they sounded great... and soo did all the other mennonite highschools from across the U.S. and Canada that were there
mindamint465 1 year ago
Wow. This is so good
Chrisizle1 1 year ago
they did so amazing
tink1618 1 year ago
for high school this is great!
i0nPuNk182 1 year ago
weak
cabichris 1 year ago
Loved finding this. Really feels like everyone knows the tone and timing of this song, very tight:)
bamboobanga321 1 year ago
I think they are FABULOUS!!!
prmotion212 1 year ago
i've being watching loads of choirs doing this song and actualy i think think this is the best :/ don't see what the problem is, the harmony's sound great
Stoddify 1 year ago
really really good choir, terrible arrangement. not because it's dissonant. because it's just a bad arrangement.
ALEXABEAUTY 1 year ago
You know, I think the choir did a great job! Now, I can say that, and be honest with things that could have been better.
A lot of people don't realize that criticism that people put on here is (usually) honest things that can be fixed. That is one of the only ways to make a choir better. Compliment them, then be honest with how things are. Please, don't be upset by my comments.
A choir is hard to blend with mics, period. Try it without. Also bring out the melody a bit more. *more but no room*
delanomino 1 year ago
great performance.
you could take out the buzz on the audio by using voxengo redunoise and noiseprinting that first break of silence thats perfect.
TonyOstinato 1 year ago
i have a version for brass on soundcloud btw.
TonyOstinato 1 year ago
geez people! they sound great! stop flipping out over the tiniest details! ur not really benefiting anybody if u keep on searching for every little fault! do u think they can go back and change what they sang? they sound great to me!
just saying...
abravar2 1 year ago
True about the tenors. And the ladies could've blended more well. But otherwise really good(:
KirstynKatastrophe97 1 year ago
Little iffy on that high B (is it?) But otherwise good. Hell of a hard song.
TheReighnart 1 year ago
Good performance, but they really need to learn breath control. Probably the fault of the director more than anyone else. He/she should've stressed the importance of staggered breathing and holding out longer. The tenors need to be stronger, especially in the "mmm, what ya say" portion because they are carrying the melody and the girls are overpowering them.
idiotbomb 1 year ago
I'm curious why there are no dynamic changes whatsoever in this. It's still beautiful chords, but every other cover of this song has that. The sound is great IMO but seriously is is that hard to change your volume? Good bass vocalists though.
5ilver42 1 year ago
@5ilver42 but, there are dynamic changes. There just kind of subtle
idiotbomb 1 year ago
no blending at all, no use of dynamics, and nobody is together. plus they dont know how to sing quietly. this is one of the hardest songs in the world to perform well
yourcall1009 1 year ago 22
@yourcall1009 there not really meant to be together.... the original song has a sort of wash chord effect
link0099 11 months ago
@yourcall1009 Nah, I did this at a music camp with only a group of 11, it took us 4 days to memorize and 2 more to finish phrase shape and the rest was just practicing in darkness fo blend practice. Unfortunately, the camp claims copyright over performances :P. Long Lake Camp For the Arts in NY.
Icyveins906 10 months ago
@yourcall1009 for a high school, you got to give it to them, a lot of high schools can't get vocals this tight
15Skywalker00 10 months ago
@yourcall1009 wow.....and where is your constructive criticism?
supersinatra 5 months ago
@yourcall1009
Cause your video is amazing!
wait... you dont have one....
HHHdahman 4 months ago
2:47 - 2:54 ... everyone does that part wrong :/ great performance nonetheless :)
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dothewave568 1 year ago
they don't blend too well =(
emilylouize 1 year ago 25
@emilylouize without an instructor and them being far apart from each other. I think they do.
seven7years 1 year ago
i think it is one of the best...like like :)
Gleitfee 1 year ago
geeze, for a h.s. choir...wow...you guys really really did a great great job...i mean GREAT. i am a choral conductor and will get in touch with kerry marsh about the arrangement. this recording has a buzz in it. it's too bad, but your performance came through and you guys did a fantastic job. really.
dainismichel 1 year ago
awesome performance!! although the ladies could've blended more at parts. and i can barely hear the tenors. the bass turns me on.
maddymoo132 1 year ago
I think this choir sounds good. great job. sounds more harmonic
streetevangelists1 1 year ago
I think this choir sounds good. great job
streetevangelists1 1 year ago
ruined by the feedback...
extremebeachball2 1 year ago
The balance is a tad off. I would have liked 2 more basses. Why did you take the key down a 3rd (or 4th)? Still life.... could use just a touch less emphasis on the dissonant suspension. My director's take on this song was that some of it is a bit of a skipping record or a place where it got scratched. You guys did otherwise do a phenominal job. The coluratura required for the high D is hard to find, but if the sopranos are that screamy, pull all out but one. 8/10
Icyveins906 1 year ago
@Icyveins906 They sang it in the original key...
mariokartmasta5000 1 year ago
@Icyveins906 Whatever man nobody cares. They're highschoolers not professionals they sounded perfect.
Mortizaaa 1 year ago
LOVE
janeandalec 1 year ago
This is by far the best/most accurate A Capella performance that I have found of this song. Good Job guys
ubhapy 1 year ago
I'm put into Choir because I have no choice, god this is going to SUCK!!
Devine5496 1 year ago
wow(: great harmony
Brookeann902101 1 year ago
LIKE a million times. This is amazing. Especially at the high school level.
roseevenstar 1 year ago
best one out there i think
ShebaPresents 1 year ago
Shout out to Base and Baretone!!! Killed it!!! Love it!!!
MsLOVE18LEJO 1 year ago
this was awesome but i heard some tuning issues :)
kolten01 1 year ago 2
great tone. i feel the blend can be a better and more from the baritones. tenors. other than that very greatly done. and the end has slight pitch but thats me being picky
loophole00004 1 year ago
the "ooo whatcha say on 3:20" is really heart breaking and awesome and i love this rendition of it
QuelDisastre 1 year ago
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QuelDisastre 1 year ago
one of the best versions i've heardd. Good job for a high school choirr. I'm in my high school choir as well :]
prettygirlsolali1994 1 year ago
This is an awesome rendition, I just think it's funny how Jason Darulo has already caused the damage. When they start the "Whatcha say", they all start swaying and moving. The pop influence has infused even the purest of choirs!
Gydelicious 1 year ago
@Gydelicious this was before the jason derulo 'song' though
ThatEccentricguy 1 year ago
@Gydelicious This was uploaded in 2007. The Jason Derulo crap was released in 2009.
miranda920 1 year ago
It's pretty good for a high school choir :). My only issue was with the breath that the Soprano took with the highest pitch... and that she took breaths at the end with "Hide and seek" ugh because that's my favorite part... it adds so much feeling to the song and when it got there it was a disappointment but good arrangement.
buru898 1 year ago
especially the ending is incredible!! perfect..
Lirisiri 1 year ago
like it! :D
Lirisiri 1 year ago
The only part I really disliked was the "Blood and Tears". She hit the note eventually, but it hurt me. But still what an amazing piece, and amazing performance! :D
Sareth740 1 year ago
@Sareth740 Oh and the beginning was a little weak and not very clear and concise. But really amazing performance.
Sareth740 1 year ago
this is my favorite arrangement of this. you all did amazing
ambert51 1 year ago
i always listen tho their version its nicee
melly212009 1 year ago
so far out of all the groups that have sung this that I have watched on you tube... this is the best. not saying that thy are awesome... but they are not bad in anyway.
alexkolsen 1 year ago
For a high school ensemble I think they did a great job. A few balance issues where the melody got lost a bit, a few intonation issues stood out to me in the bass, but really this is excellent for a group at this age level!
amydaigs 1 year ago
Excellent blend and sound! You sound better than a great deal of university level groups I've heard try to perform this chart. Great job!
SPARTAN1 1 year ago
That was absolutley incredible
NOMITNO 1 year ago
Absolutely excellent for a high school choir!
19cougar65 1 year ago
amazing!.
8pookiebear 1 year ago
i love this song...did you use any kind of autotune or anything to get the synth sound?
albinohispanic 1 year ago
really good, the blend is amazing for a high school group where everyone has their own mics. That is very difficult to do!
goldengirl518 1 year ago
Pretty good, especially for a high school choir.
barrbrat 1 year ago
Great performance! You guys kept things pretty in tune considering all the tone clusters and dissonances. Great job!
Laurelyn2010 1 year ago
wow. i love this song and the performance was great!
iSpyNicole 1 year ago
I think this is absolutely incredible. I really love it.
cully6069 1 year ago
my high school's choir did this song too. they're very different. I don't think one or the other is necessarily better. check it out on my profile...
Masterpieceman16 1 year ago
who ever is singing bass sounds awesome. [: and i heard a little bit of crescendos and decrescendos. i really wish i could sing with a group.
jennysmelodies 1 year ago
What the hell is that BUZZ??? Seriously!!! Great song and version but that BUZZ!!! Horrible!
mathisto21 1 year ago
who are ever sang the really high note messed up
manifestdestiny17 1 year ago
I got to hear these guys 'live' this past weekend at Carnegie Hall - absolutely incredible! What a gift that evening was.... You guys are fantastic... very tight and so musical. Bravo.
popetristn 1 year ago
Why are the chords different? I hate when composers try to get rid of the dissonant clashing- that's what makes the song so complex and deep!
UncleFizzmo 1 year ago
@UncleFizzmo it is dissonant. there are tons of major and minor second intervals and other stuff. duh!
gebo513 1 year ago
@gebo513
I've sang this song in choirs before. Twice, in fact. I'm saying that they are either very, very out of tune, of they have a strange version of the song that siplifies the chords to make it "easier" (sound horrible)
UncleFizzmo 1 year ago
@UncleFizzmo Really? I can hear where the music may have been simplified, but after listening to a bunch of these, I think this may be the best one. If you don't like the arrangement, you can say it sounds terrible, but if you can't find a better example you're just crapping in the ice cream.
The song lends itself well to A Capella, and it's pretty popular here. Do you have the guts to put your choir's performance out and hear how many people like it? I'd love to hear, see how you stand up!
YKantBobReed 1 year ago
This is simply stunning. I always go back to watch this video. There are so many other talented choir versions of this song, but there's something about this one.. Its gorgeous.
roflmaocopter999 1 year ago
Wow... that was really good. i may have my own preferences, but this will do too =) fantastic job!
cursendra 1 year ago
Very good for High School
Nawsteth 1 year ago
very well practiced, the synchronization is unbelievable.
godlypurple1 1 year ago
Very, very nicely done. Biggest problem for me was utter lack of crescendo and decrescendo; the song simply got louder the longer it went on, pretty much...
astr323 1 year ago
Astonishing. Had I been in the audience, this would have brought tears to my eyes.
darko714 1 year ago 2
I think that this was an incredible performance for a high school choir. They took on a very difficult song with many jazz chords with a lot of dissonance. The average singer struggles to carry these different cords in tune, but for the most part they did it. This is a pretty large group to be singing this song which can also create intonation problems, but except for a few occasions, this group listened well to each other. Great job!
jdadams1000 1 year ago
hahah. everyone's a critic. it was very well done for such a tough song
DevinZorillle 1 year ago 2
This was ok... some girls voices stuck out when it was suppose to be sound group sound... Worst part of it for me was the "mmm what chu say.." was way off key! But this a very hard song.. so i give you an A for effort.
shannon0714 1 year ago
Oh man, the dissonances are amazing Valencia High! Great high school rendition for such a song!!!
NeverLookBackSamurai 1 year ago
definitely a good arrangement, it was just pitchy, especially at the beginning.
socoldicanCmybreath 1 year ago
For the people who think "the harmonies suck," if you think that because of all the dissonances, they're supposed to be there. The original song was done with one voice singing into a machine to create that affect.
And my a cappella choir is learing this song for solo/ensemble this year with this arrangement. I give this choir a LOT of credit for learning this, and yes, while there are some things that probably could have been better, they did it very well. This song is exceedingly difficult!
barlowgirl14 1 year ago 25
@barlowgirl14 Except that they're not 'dissonances' they're suspensions which resolve. They aren't supposed to sound dissonant.
edwardgbell 1 year ago
Melody was nice, could've been stronger but it was wonderful. and whomever the 1st sprno was is really good. :]
The whatcha say part could have been way better.
CrispyHumps 1 year ago
Hey this was great! However, if you type in "Hide and seek grandview" the first option is an even better version!! :)
QuietQuill 2 years ago
-.- needs work
geasscode34demon 2 years ago
The arrangement is not bad. The problem is that the Melody needs to be a little stronger. That is what makes the harmony sound bad. The harmony builds around the melody, it is not it's own. Also, you need to form your vowels a little better. The most noticeable is the melody not sticking out like it should. And your staccato and legato is a little off. But it is good. Just keep those things in mind and it will be perfect. I does not "suck". Thumbs up guys. This is a difficult song.
xxTheEmeraldDreamxx 2 years ago
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I can say a lot of bad things, the arrangment sucks. All the pauses are screwed up and so are most of the chords who ever did the arrangement sucks sorry go back to school and get it right
jackjack9er9er 2 years ago
The arranger was Kerry Marsh, and he does not "suck" by any means. Look him up sometime, he's a seriously incredible arranger. The sheet music was a direct transcription, dead-on perfect. Your ear is hearing problems with pitch, balance between sections, and blend, and you dislike their INTERPRETATION of the material. It has nothing to do with the arrangement.
supersingerevan 2 years ago
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its really annoying that the light are off...¬_¬ and the harmonies suck...¬_¬
sexyemogal 2 years ago
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This isn't even close to the best version. The song gets sloppy about 2/3 the way through. Everyone who sings this rushes the pauses which kills it.
Good effort. I agree... Stay still.
There is a college (yes college not highschool) group of guys that blow this out of the water.
I come from a performing arts middle school (a long time ago) that could out-perform this group. (they win nationals against colleges all the time)
V8Cobrakid 2 years ago
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Insensitive? It's honestly not that hard to stand still for five minutes. I'm in a high school choir and we can all do it. And @ Jonas? Take a hard look at your screen name before you tell someone else they're going to be fat and alone when they grow up. Not sayin, I'm just sayin.
Seraphinax3 2 years ago
Hmm, I honestly apologize because now I'm in concert choir and it is really easy to stand still. :) But I still thought it was good. Just thought I'd tell you.
IAmBeccaHearMeRawr 1 year ago
@Seraphinax3 can u stand still for 5 minutes singing in front of a large crowd like that?
Mortizaaa 1 year ago
@Seraphinax3 :
Sorry to be rude, but that was a tad insensitive.. Look, they're a highschool choir.. Honestly I thought it was good..
Congrats, Valencia High School Choir, you did amazingly well :)
IAmBeccaHearMeRawr 2 years ago 20
@IAmBeccaHearMeRawr...totally agree...i love this...probably one of my faves...
ABleachedAnimeForU2 1 year ago