Sleep - Eric Whitacre - Message and Singing from Britlin

[ellusionistjoey]

The girl that started it all, huh? :) Just awesome...

[TurtleBankRobber]

People who underestimate the Internet, are making a grave mistake.

Anyone who does.

[ALFYsk8]

The legendary video...

I simply want to thank you for Virtual Choir. So thank you Britlin! You are amazing! :) ♪♫

[JJBRMusic]

I LOVE YOUR VOICE <3

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@JJBRMusic thank you so much!

[shanna1950]

your message brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely great that you took the courage to make this recording and were really the basis of the virtual choir. Thumbs up. Keep at it and may your every wish come true.

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@shanna1950 Thank you, and same to you!

[d1nek]

If I had a daughter I'd want her to be like you... Carry on!

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@d1nek Thank you! Wow.

[StrongBad27Returns]

Words cannot describe the tears that are shed listening to you sing your soul out. You have inspired the world to sing alone, together. Thank you for lifting us out of our sleep and awakening to yours. The world will never stop thanking you.

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@StrongBad27Returns This touched my heart so much. thank YOU.

[MTLions13]

Dear Britlin,

You are an inspiration. It took a lot of courage to do this video, and your passion shows though it. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@MTLions13 thank you for your words :)

[lovelywhite122]

Your voice is so beautiful, I just want to cry. It just sounds so pure, you sure have such a bright future ahead, PLEASE keep singing!!!!!!! :)

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@lovelywhite122 thank you!!

[iflyhye]

Wait, you're just an incredible individual. <3 

[mlr2107]

:)

[TheRejoice7]

...yep. I'm inspired. I'm going to work on some songs. goodbye. thank you so much for the video and the inspiration. Eric Whitacre's an amazing musician. You're so lucky to have met him, but then again, you're a very worthy musician. the last "As I surrender..." gave me CHILLS. thank you so much.

[IcanKnitt]

If I sing in a video and send it to you do I get to meet you ? :)

[boiseburns]

One voice CAN start a (peaceful) revolution. Thank you. You made me get all

teary eyed.

[haijesslol]

Wow, you are crazy beautiful! You have an amazing voice and I'm pretty impressed. Coming from a percussion major by the way.

[Shuggy23]

Beautiful!

[JSings4Life95]

Wow! You are so beautiful and you have a lovely voice. In fact, you caused my speakers to crackle due to the resonance in your voice. Keep doing what you love!

P.S. The smile you do at the beginning of your videos is so beautiful.

[EV5852]

You inspired something so Beautiful! God bless you

[unforgettable903]

What they said.

[SwtGrl605]

ur amazing!! i'm so thankful for u! because of u the world now has the beautiful virtual choir of eric whitacre; you are truly unique and amazing

[TheCanvasAssassin]

I just want to let you know three things

1) You are very beautiful.

2) You have a voice to match.

3) You are my idol. The fact that this one video sparked a choir of over 2000 people from 58 different countries simply astounds me. Words cannot describe how much respect I have for you. If you haven't met Mr. Whitacre yet, I definitely hope that you do very soon. I'm very sure he would like to meet you in person, too. ^_^ <3

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@TheCanvasAssassin Thank you so much for your lovely words. By the way, I've not only met him. I've performed under his direction, too! Dreams really do come true :)

[m19titanic]

@POLYPHONYOFMYHEART WOW HOW WAS IT. HE is one of the best compose i know! im playing ur vid omg ur voice is so wow there no word comeing out of me!! your voice is really good!!!!!

[m19titanic]

@POLYPHONYOFMYHEART WOW HOW WAS IT. HE is one of the best compose i know! im playing ur vid omg ur voice is so wow there no word comeing out of me!! your voice is really good.

[m19titanic]

@POLYPHONYOFMYHEART WOW HOW WAS IT. HE is one of the best compose i know! im playing ur vid omg ur voice is so wow there no word comeing out of me!! your voice is really good.

[mythhealer]

I was watching TED, and this episode came up. I get this! The world needs this now more than ever!

[kvnpckls]

watching this produced tears, a first ever internet experience...you did it well & you really started something.

[MusicLover4196]

Oh my goodness, you give me the goosebumps <3 (im a guy). We're singing this in our Madrigals Choir :)

[BrilliantlyBecks]

First of all, Britlin is such a cute name. And you are absolutely lovely.

[ShelShelLaliLa03]

You have a beautiful voice. I love it very much :)

[Sh4d0wQu33n]

Britlin, thank you so much for making this video. Not only because it started the Virtual Choir but because it is so beautiful in its own right. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Eric Whitacre is amazing, but so are you, and thank you for moving me to places I didn't know existed. I think, if perfection can exist, you come pretty close to it! Thank you! Please, please, please, don't ever stop singing.

[AlexTheCores]

Britlin, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this video. Seeing and hearing you sing is all the proof I need that angels exist. Thank you for being so passionate, so beautiful -inside and out-and so inspirational. And thank you for being brave enough to share this with us. Please, Britlin, never stop singing.

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@AlexTheCores Thank you so much, Alex. Always believe in the truth inside you and never let it go.

[David46178]

@AlexTheCores I just heard about this on ABC Radio National and now I've watched Britlin here. Beautiful and well done, Britlin. thanks very much, you're terrific.

[nighaga]

I Pray To God you keep on singing Britlin. Your voice is absolutely gorgeous:) You, and you only, are the reason that the virtual choir exists. That in itself is simply mind-blowing. You have a gift, and if you keep on using it, your going places:)  Never Let anyone get you down!!!!!!:)

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@nighaga That was so beautiful...what you wrote here. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't say it enough.

[agronoxdt]

@nighaga yeah except the fact that both her and Eric Whitacre are non-believers... Just saying.. It does not require a god to produce beauty and goodness..In fact religion has produced more hatred and destruction than anything else...

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@agronoxdt Please don't use this space to express religious beliefs. I fully believe in God, so I don't know who you're referring to.

[MrCanigou]

Je vous souhaite de conserver et j'envie votre profonde fraicheur

[MrCanigou]

Je vous souhaite de renouveler et j'envie votre profonde fraicheur

[RoseLoriel]

You are THE reason, the inspiration behind the amazing virtual choir. It was an amazing feat and was started off by you and your passion for singing and his music. Beautiful voice. :)

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@RoseLoriel Thank you so much!!!

[Nitrousx]

oh my god you sure are cute

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@Nitrousx why, thank you! way to make me blush!

[InitialDarkness]

Beautiful singing! Thanks for posting this!

Music is my life, even when I don't have time for it, It's what makes me want to go on. ;3

[bocelli91]

you are beatiful baby......... and  Your voice is GORGEOUS! very excelente

[cj1lorenz]

Isnt this THE video that inspired Eric Whitacre to start the Virtual Chior? =D

[TheLittleFunky94]

@cj1lorenz yes this is! :D she is so lucky that she was the inspiration for something so amazing!!!

[TheFitteacher]

On your worst day, as life is not full of beauty every moment, please remember that you cradled one person's soul into heaven with your voice. Thank you for being born to sing.

[randomizerca]

WOW

[LittleMiss776]

So amazing, seriously Britlin get signed and SING! We're missing you!

[evilskunk12]

you will get your dream. totally. you are why he made the virtual choir! ;) good luck composing!

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@evilskunk12 Thank you so much!

[iSpudnik]

Your voice is GORGEOUS!

I honestly don't like music, or singing, but I love your voice. x)

[POLYPHONYOFMYHEART]

@iSpudnik Wow. Thank you! Check out Eric's music. I pretty sure you'll love that, too. ;-)

[mer3y123]

i see this video on TED . amazing 

[orangegold1]

Whitacre featured you! He saw your video and shared it to everyone!

[JolieLaide72]

Your voice is lovely, and so is your soul. May you keep inspiring good, sweet things all your life.

Best Wishes!

[howdeep02]

wow. just wow. beautiful sweet angel!



[Joanne7947]

Shoot for the stars, sweet angel!<3

[surferdudefletcher]

TED talks well done.

[quagmire1807]

Britlin,

I used to sing soprano for a cathedral choir, but I've not opened a book of sheet music since 2002. The virtual choir has inspired me to find an outlet for nine years of songs unsung. And by extension, I owe you a great deal of thanks for posting up what it probably the most genuine, gentle expressions I have seen on the Internet, which was Eric's catalyst to the whole endeavour. I admire you beyond words.

Sincerely,

Stuart

[Incalite]

It starts at the shoulders, something gently uplifting -- a feeling of ecstasy overwhelms the sense of touch. Every muscle constricts, so subtle that it goes unnoticed; then, within a few moments more, this pressure slowly relieves itself... And in this fleeting time, euphoria mollifies the body; all that is felt is bliss. It’s a reply to beauty, a glimpse at perfection. Your mind wanders away to center itself on that which yields it. Then peace is found. I felt that when I listened to you.

[ishirraj]

Thumbs up!



[taxi90809080]

Oh. My. Word....shivers

That is incredible!!

[OldSlimey]

Amazing.  That's all I have to say about that.

[mctiness]

YOU ROCK KID!!!!!

[Miso0000000000]

Britlin, you were the Muse of the virtual choir. I thank you for starting the move.

[ioncell]

IT was played all over the world

[WAKTMopera]

found via wired.com

[softballchick3837]

This is really good! You are truly amazing(: I'm a soprano as well so I know(:

[mercurysabol]

Great Job! I listened to this after watching Eric Whitacre's Introduction to the virtual choir. Thanks for sharing your beautiful voice.

[aryeh211lion]

Chills.

[psychomonkeyman]

Gorgeous voice

[LeafieGreens]

I have to agree with my dear ladysquier. Britlin! This might be the most honest performance I've ever seen. Eric was right in that he was awestruck by the 'closeness' of this performance.

The most amazing thing is that we connect with your love for this music and that is what links us all together - and that is what Eric has felt as well. We are all on the eve of something spectacular...

So glad to be a apart of VC 2.0.... ;P

[racheleepoo09]

aww... ur so cute in ur intro. 

[actorman1]

You are a brave young lady to put yourself forward like this and I love your voice: it has a clarity, a purity which brings tears to my eyes. Follow your heart and if it is for singing, go for it. Look forward to hearing more from you.

[kgunby]

No need to be nervous. You are magnificent!

[Moratorium]

@kgunby There IS a need to be nervous. She is talking "in front of" 29.487 people.

[ladysquier]

BRITLIN.

Do you realize that you're the reason that the virtual choir exists in the first place?

You are endless amounts of sheer amazing.

Please get signed, lady.

I want to buy your solo albums.

[BandGeek6241]

You're very cute, and I wanted to say that when you said you were nervous I thought that was adorable! You will go far with that voice!

[Cherishgiver]

You succeed to make me listening until the end, despite the bad quality of the sound of my computer. Keep singing with passion, that works!

[OrMush]

You are so pretty and I love your voice! I hope you become a singer. Please keep singing! You made Eric proud with this video.

[OrMush]

You are so pretty and I love your voice! I hope you become a singer. Please keep singing! You made Eric proud with this video.

[OrMush]

You are so pretty and I love your voice! I hope you become a singer. Please keep singing! You made Eric proud with this video.

[OrMush]

You are so pretty and I love your voice! I hope you become a singer. Please keep singing! You made Eric proud with this video.

[OrMush]

You are so pretty and I love your voice! I hope you become a singer. Please keep singing! You made Eric proud with this video.

[beadznpis]

you sing beautifully! =))

[Dancerxfashion]

Girl! i feel the same way about eric whitacre. You have no idea. I sing it everyday. i listen to it everyday in the morning and night. Your voice is very nice.

keep singing girl. We might end up seeing eacother one day in his choir cus thats where im headed and hope you are too =]

[bordonthestreet]

Woa girl, this was magical. I did not expect to hear such a soft nice voice pop out of you :P I also saw this on Eric's blog. Can't not comment! Woo!

I'd better hurry and record my part!

[TrebleFilledHeart]

Hi there! I have always been a fan of Eric Whitacre and stumbled upon your video via his blog and I created an account just so i could you leave you a message of encouragement. you see, i am a 49 year old man, and most people think I'm a pretty tough guy...but this video moved me to tears. i haven't cried in years!! and it wasn't just one tear rolling down my cheek...i am not ashamed to say that i openly wept. i thought i wasn't able to be moved to tears. thank you for proving me wrong.

[doormatttttttt]

you have a lovely voice and I'm not at all surprised that Whitacre noticed this =). Keep it up! Don't let MsElizabeth or anyone else tell you otherwise!!!!!!!

[Bbobe900000]

Wow, you have a really nice voice =) what really impressed me was your high range. great job

I hope you read Mr. Whitacre's blog or whatever it was, how does it feel to potentially be the cause of Eric Whitacre composing a piece?? That's really cool. If I can get my singing voice up (because I play music but don't often sing) I'll make a video singing one of the bass parts to Sleep for the virtual choir =)

[drdoodle2006]

You're voice is soo lovely.

[bluefunkybassman]

Lovely :-)

[mooer92]

Saw this on Eric Whitacre's blog and just needed to comment. That was really cool. You've got an awesome voice; the climax was quite impressive for just one person. Keep up the goodness.

[LauraEJordan]

Hey, I found you via Whitacre's blog, and I wanted to say you have an incredible voice!  I hope you do get to meet him... I did a few years back when my choir sang Lux Aurumque, and he was delightful. You're so talented!

Also, if you audition for Idol, don't sing Jesus Take the Wheel -- this is so much better (plus, I hear Simon loves opera... he did start Celtic Woman, after all).

[KDMAnderson]

Wow! This is lovely!

I really love your honesty and sincerity, and you sung the part beautifully! I felt there was a really clear line there where you just let go of your nerves and let the music consume you. That was a wonderful moment.

Best of luck, and beautiful job!