Poor Wayfaring Stranger - Peter Hollens - Feat. Swingle Singers - A cappella Cover - Beatbox

[inesquecible]

the guy singing from 1:40 on is so hot!

[minifmstatic]

this made me cry

[BabyGiirlSwagg]

I LOVE THISZ VIDEO

[Genwaworldwide]

...my vote for the best musical video on YouTube....!....

[animalpicts]

the drum set...

[Taylorgggduh]

Cant even listnen to other songs cause no one else can hit that beutiful high note like the last soloist.

[Taylorgggduh]

WOW..

[kilmerfan69]

My family is chocked full of Gospel singers and this has always been a fav but I really enjoyed this one.

[notenoughheartbeat]

haha im singing this song for my Ensemble contest :D

[elly0130]

WOW amazing people！！！ impressive!:))

[Reshiram131]

jealousy runs through my blood while watching this

[TGBrockGaming]

Have you been on The Sing-Off yet? You're Amazing!

[90GirlCool]

better than the one I'm doing for chorus

[tatekrueger]

This is incredible. My dad and I sang this together a few weeks back and we did it no justice compared to you. You are unbelievably talented.

[TheJustIdea]

wow

[Katiethepetgirl]

Me and my bff have to sing this at a competition and we are only 11 so our voices are progressing. I love this song. It's a duet obviously and i get the low part. This song really helps us with our high notes. :)

[Helencecilia1812]

This just put me in a trance of pure spiritual bliss!

[Reshiram131]

@Helencecilia1812 That was beautiful, just like this song

[jperry422]

To bad there's not a love button. Seriously, great work Peter Hollens, and I love the Bass part.

[Subaerismusic]

awesome

[singingsoccerstar11]

this has to be the most amazing thing i've ever heard

[ZypherLockjaw]

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...

[judenihal]

@peterhollens I wish it was the real Jessie J, but unfortunately, it is not. I looked up JesseJ on Twitter just for fun and I saw that this user posted your video on his twitter, so just to be a little silly, I made that comment. Sorry about that. :/

Also my opinion, I am not truly a fan of Jessie J just because her music sounds like the generic Pop songs out there, but I think she is a great singer. :-)

[judenihal]

Thumbs up if JesseJ sent you here!

[janhearington]

Unbelieveable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!

[Bajiridu]

this video, arrangement and recording is just amazing - really love it! Greetings from str8voices

[frugal54]

OK, that's it. I'm a fan. That doesn't happen very often. Kudos.

[SlowRide49]

The Swingle's are amazing singers, as is Peter. If anyone doubts their talent, search for them singing Eleanor Rigby back stage @ the N7 concert. Just sitting around jamming. Awesome.

[swagoburger]

omg you guys are flippin amazing... i did this song last year but you did it perfect

[ThecaFerreira1]

espetacular! maravilhoso!



[prodigylovr]

i have to sing this song for choir



[CH42Prenton]

I think that Heaven will sound something like this. awesome!

[icedolphin9999]

If that key change doesn't give you the chills, something is wrong!

[johnsewell1014]

@ApostateZero Only problem is I am taking all accelerated classes so I couldn't get into chorus. I wanted to be in it so bad.

[jumpercity1]

gotta sing this for my recital in 2 weeks, i wish i could sing it like this

[nawaf2561]

very good 

[chocolatedemon17]

i want to think it's autotuned because it seems unbelievable that anybody could be that amazing. but they're actually just THAT AMAZING :D

[chocolatedemon17]

THIS IS SO AMAZING HOW THE HELL IS HE NOT FAMOUS. that key change gave me immense chills

[BestACappella]

@chocolatedemon17 - all I can say is "yeah, WTF"

[elam4eva]

@BestACappella no he actually does beat like that. It is true and I couldn't believe it at first but now I do.

[jimdivax]

As part of a 4-part gospel-jazz harmony group myself I have to say this was amazing and humbling!!!! Artfully arranged and awesomely sung! 'Big Ups' all round!

[johnpiekarski8]

This song is so amazing just cant stop listening to it!!! :)

[docwilkey]

this was super beyound words!

[thepromman]

the key change <3

[johnsewell1014]

Got chills at 3:12 at the key change. Very very well done. I've always wanted to be in an a cappella group. How do I start? I'm a bass or lead.

[ApostateZero]

@johnsewell1014 If you're in high school/university/college, I can almost guarantee there will be a group looking for people there.

[mylegaches]

swingle singers are real good :))

[h0bgawblin]

this is like white gospel music that doesn`t suck.... i am impressed.

[kittycat965166]

I LOVE THIS AND ALSO ED SHEERAN.

[newstarsound]

Wow! A capella doesn't get any more beautiful than this. Perfect!

[newkidnatee]

free replays;)

0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00

[treyguadarrama]

15 people like it up the butt

[Barbershop666]

I have so much to live for, Peter.

[thedptvshow]

00:20 singer sucks! lol



[TheSupersaiyin]

i haven't cried in years......

[gobrewers7]

Like this if you had "the chills" throughout this entire video..

[Spinwheeling]

OK, how do you not have over 1 million views?

Oh, and the sopranos. Amazing. I am always astounded when I listen to this.

[dandy77]

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.

[VisionGaming45]

Swingle singers = best accapella group IN THE WORLD

[PHollens3837]

@VisionGaming45 Amen!

[Yossus]

@VisionGaming45 If you don't mind foreign languages and like high qual a cappella, check out German group Maybebop - amazing sound with just 4 voices ;)

[puffcorn1999]

you guys are AWESOME!!!!! you need to try out for the sing off and i cant belive you havent been dicoverd!!!!

like if you agree :)

[BestACappella]

@puffcorn1999 - the Swingles have been around since the 60s and tour internationally - they do not need the Sing Off - all get paid, have a strong following

[Jinxie228]

WOW-- Fantastic! Beautiful!!!!

[leobeachface2114]

I sung this in one of my singing lessons. Thank you to my music teacher for showing me the Swingle Singers :)

[MSciuridae]

Holy shit that bass is amazing. Kudos to that guy.

[andrewojwilson]

@MSciuridae He's called Tobias Hug - hes also an epic beatboxer in his own right! Check out the swingle singers channel :)

[nblankensh]

That was art well made.



[theBADJojo69]

On repeat.

[hgaflerby]

0:38 Dude, he sounds like Josh Groban :D

[Mike132653]

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....

[MegaJane37]

A cappella Cover

[amidyousef]

great music great voices

[songsalieri]

Beautiful, soulful rendition of an old fav from my childhood.

[tinajax1]

WOW, awesome, thank you for posting!

[IgGyKIl]

вот это, мать его, искусство..

[BestACappella]

@IgGyKIl You said "Here is the mother of his art" - "Вот мать его искусства" - Я согласен - работа Петра в душе такого рода музыки

[IgGyKIl]

@BestACappella In fact ive said "This is a true masterpiece" google translate rulez))))

[BestACappella]

@IgGyKIl - I think Google translate is funny, but I am so glad you came back to set me straight - there could be a whole lot of difference between "this is the mother of his art" and "this is a true masterpiece". LOL!

Я думаю, что Google Translate Забавно, но я так рад, что вы вернулись, чтобы освободить меня прямо - не может быть целое множество различий между "это мать его искусство" и "это настоящий шедевр". LOL!

[Zarestad]

I wonder if their neighbors ever complain about the noise...

[MsRandomname17]

This is like my 15th time listening....

[HaibaneReki]

4:24 makes me burst to tears everytime. She's so damn .. argh! And I love the base, and the beatbox, and the arrangement and all, man, my favorite acappella song ever!!

[Werenumberone1]

=O

[SwordPlay2]

This sang forced me to sit straight in my chair from the goosebumps.

[edudesigns]

Beautiful!

[anderstw]

@roquefort88888 "Wonderfully produced .... used to produce such cheesy drum patterns" - how so?

[BestACappella]

@anderstw - as I see it, this is the new way Mike Tompkins trolls have been told how to dis our guy Peter - don't compare him to MT, just disrespect it.

[iemiline]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blackfire3204]

i love this video

[tmroxursox]

i bet the last 20 views added to this video were by me...

[king2ab]

With all do respect,..Isn't this a negro spiritual?

[BestACappella]

@king2ab - and???? so what??? and who cares where it came from? it rocks like not a whole lotta other songs out there - - so sit back and let it move ya babycakes!

[MalkielBereki]

@king2ab Yes, I believe so.

[BestACappella]

@6291elreasy - you mean they got to fix that the video ends? If so, I agree with you. . .

[concon4j116]

@6291elreasy oh, hi there.

[Aidan2709]

1 word can only decribe this piece.... Powerful.

It actully gave me goose pimples.

Amazing, Beautiful, Angelic.

Keep them coming please. :)

[0123caj]

Wow!! Amazing vocals, great words... a very Christian and excellent song.

[npenog1]

I wish I heard it live

[MR25SFETR]

portal 2 sent you here!

[kareenakatt]

My high school choir and I sang this song. Not as good as them though. Love it <3

[BestACappella]

@kareenakatt - I think it's awesome that your choir went for it with this tune - it would be hard for most singers in the world to be as good as the singing in this song - I'm sure yours was a great effort!

[kareenakatt]

@BestACappella It really was a great effort, not as good as these guys.. but it was still great(:

[BrandonClark14]

This made me want to cry...  BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[oxoMORGAN97oxo]

I Love This Song! I Got The Chills When I heard You All SIng This. Im singing this for my school chior concert too. :) Very inspiring this is what makes me keep singing. Thanks.

[RobWallisMusic]

truly incredible where can i find/ buy /get hold of score I'm inspired!

many thanks

[PetraDobat]

THIS SONG= GOOSEBUMPS!! 

[apocalyps179]

The beatbox was amazing! I mean everyone was amazing but how real it sounded hahaha!

[starry1946]

beautiful!!



[fancyscrapper]

This was so lovely. . .I've sung amazing arrangements acappella in a circle like this. . . I could feel your joy in the music. It's the first time I've heard you guys, and I love this sound! Those chords. . . . key changes. . . crescendos, rhythms,. . . seamless consonants and breath control. . . the stuff that no one notices because you guys are just that good. Just. Wow. Like PeculiarTreasure91, I cried. Thank you.

[PeculiarTreasure91]

Wow, it has been a long time since I've heard something so beautiful. Words truly fail to express. I cried. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts, it really blessed me!

[erisisthename]

This left me breathless! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts. Beautiful.

[choirnerd99]

HAHA my friend tried to convince me that the bass was auto tuned...Don’t worry I put him in his place :)

[Soulgrazer]

This is the most beautifully made video I have ever seen on youtube.

[ctrnoel1]

wow that was really powerful and moving!

[Mining4Silver]

why isnt this number one on all the charts??

[Hotz777]

That was absolute perfection! Beautiful song and performance!!!

For something completely different, check out the Hotz Translator Software - It's Instant Musical Gratification! Just click on my name and it's the featured video. 

[donder1]

i've been listening to this song at least twice a day for the last two weeks. I'm very thankful for your talents each of the vocalist and those who created the arrangement. the message of the song has been something to really consider in life that can to often seem so rough and unbearable. THANK YOU!!! i'm going to purchase it and would love to get the sheet music if at all possible.

[snoman1025]

I literally have just been saying "wow" for the last few minutes. I had goosebumps throughout the entire song. I happened upon this video as it popped up after another ended, but I'm so happy I found it. I didn't know what to expect, and each chorus and verse added a new element. That was unreal.

[DanS24106]

I have listened to the Swingle Singers on and off for a number of years. Frankly I have never enjoyed them as much as in this video or thought their individual vocal talents were ever showcased as well as here. Maybe its time to move to this style and away from the old. Take that arranger as well with you!

[SuperLalala50]

I absolutly LOVE THIS SONG!!! I have tried to sing this but it is so hard. I can do the guys part good but the girl is just OH MY GOD!

[onleashfreak]

AAAAH! My whole body has goosebumps from that fortissimo modulation in the female solo and then her note at the end ...WOW!!!! just so amazing!!!!!

[Spinwheeling]

How can ya'll possibly hit those high notes? Holy crap!

[SkydiveSabotage]

Can't believe I overlooked this video in favour of your pop covers. Sooo freakin' good!

[RileyArthurDro]

chills.

[DanS24106]

Some backstory on this would be interesting. How did you get hooked up with Swingle Singers? Whose arrangement is this?

[kaitepao1]

absolutely beautiful. i am amazed

[tcarmen63]

Fabulous. About time we hear folks who can actually sing... Far too few these days when physical appearance trumps talent.

[DahEnforcer]

Thank you for such beauty; for such incredible ear candy!

I am envious of the talent and cognizant of the skills which you have obviously worked to perfect. Incredible arrangement. Again Thank You!!!

[MJHoman]

I had the pleasure of meeting the adorable (and funny!) Swingles for 4 days in Italy. I already loved this video and especially 2.07. I get something in my eye every time... damn you, Oli...

[AlexDrumsAlot]

jesus christ.

i favourited this video last week so I could watch it whenever i wanted. Since then, i have watched it at least 5 times a day. And even though i have watched it so many times, every time i watch it, my eyes still swell up and water. this is the first time a song has been able to do this to me and i am a huge appreciator of music as i am at college doing music. Genuine respect to you all for being able to create this beautiful version of a beautiful song. Thank you.

[onleashfreak]

flawless

[SentryGoinUp]

I have reconsidered my definition of beauty.

[duracell28tolife]

i sang this song for my choir with 3 others acapella men only when i was a sophomre in 2007 gotta say we were good made it all the way to state :)

[ShunkawakanOkawingha]

Mind. Officially. Blown

[joejoemusicman]

I sang this at state. U guys hit it out of the park! Inspired!

[monkeyrox1001]

My Jr. High choir teacher wants us girls to nail the parts that the women have. He wants us to sound not girly but womanly. He showed us this and my best friend and I would be humming it randomly in class, singing random parts. He showed us your Fire-work one too. First we laughed (Since we hadn't heard a guy sing Firework) but really, your amazing. Keep up the good work!

[Martinuzje]

Only one word: WAUW!!!!!!!

[AngelsonanAvenue]

I'm going to see them in concert end of this month. In germany. Thanks Peter!!! ;)

[cadacomica]

I love Mr. Scruffy ;D You sound amazing!

[draconastar]

This is an absolutely beautiful arrangement of this song. Seriously, fantastic work. Brought tears to my eyes. :D

[Rubyeke]

I'm not a big fan of super preachy music, but this, WOW.

Well done. Very well done.

[kamaruki1]

this is the second time i have commented on this,i just love it...man you guys can sing...keep the vids comin

[456704]

brought tears to my eyes

[kamaruki1]

wow,it kind of threw me off with the title of the group and the beginning of the song...but it kind of shocked me how nice this song was...and man can they sing...is this on iTunes

[Drm956]

@kamaruki1 YES. Best $0.99 you have ever spent.

[ThePragart]

Been listening to swingle singers for years...now teamed up with Peter??!!!?? Thats incredible. Final lead soprano note melts my heart everytime!

[XxxVioletGrayxxX]

i have this as my solo at my school chior consert..... wish me luck <3

[peterhollens]

@XxxVioletGrayxxX - break a leg! :)

[XxxVioletGrayxxX]

@peterhollens xD i just imagined me slipping and braking my leg on stage!!!!

[kaitepao1]

@peterhollens ^_^ not literally .-.

[DanS24106]

@XxxVioletGrayxxX Sorry I have to say this, I wish you more luck on your next spelling test!

[XxxVioletGrayxxX]

@DanS24106 huh? oh! sorry. i was going too fast. (i have a PC) this lap top is too slow. ... sorry

[SentryGoinUp]

@DanS24106 Well hopefully in choir class there isnt too much fuss about spelling. Now lets get back to listening to these fabulous singers!

[XxDarkSaint94xX]

@XxxVioletGrayxxX Same. :D

[MasterBenji118]

@XxxVioletGrayxxX good luck, not an easy song to sing correctly

[TiraMiMusic]

perfection... ain't that perfe-e-ction... !!!!

[Drm956]

Wow. What a blessing. Jo, you are truly wonderful. and Sara, I can see your passion for music in your eyes, which are beautiful. And Tobi, wow. Rock solid, every time. Ollie, I want to be you. Also Peter! and ALSO THE ARRANGER! Wow.

[lazyeddie04]

4:17

[Chilililabombwe]

Incredible!

[tgif1207]

incredible

[raysun2be]

I cannot stop playing this. I even have my player loop it. There is so much to like about this piece. Very well done. Nice solos, and the great harmonies, the "drum" kicks, the bass line, everything. Love the key change, love the background vocals during the female solo, especially around 2:47, they sound like bells. And then that very high soprano line at 3:24 after the key change. Gives me chills. Love the ending to, how they bring it down, and she flips to the high note. Wow.