Ben Folds -- The Luckiest (A Cappella)

[iamdanbones]

Is the final cut of this masterpiece available for purchase or download? I sense that we are hearing the "room" and that the mixing, with Mr. Folds input, was as good as the vocal and the arrangement.

[Buhhhrito]

My issue with this song is the way the lead male essentially poops the statement "I am the luckiest", whereas Mr. Folds pulls out the word luckiest. Seeing as how Ben was there to watch this being recorded, perhaps I can deal with it. But still...pull it out dude.

[Brodkorgen]

My husband sang this song to me at our wedding. I can´t hear it without my eyes water!

[ingrambo30]

That's amazing! Excuse me, i'm a little deaf, may somebody write ben's words at the end? I can't hear a thing ahha

thanks!

[NoTrainOnSundays]

To be able to sing that high.. my gosh, you better be honoured to have that talent haha i know I would

[strokes44]

is the final cut of this song available?

[Min58Out]

@strokes44 there is a cd available of many different a capella groups singing ben folds songs including this one

[strokes44]

@Min58Out Thanks!

[bjbarlowe]

@strokes44 There's an album of a lot of A Capella Ben Folds songs sung by University Choirs across the country.

[LeeGellie]

It is beautiful but I have to say Ben is amazing in orchestrating that to get all the sounds and harmonies.

[ToxicPopsicle]

@LeeGellie Except the guy singing the solo is the one that arranged this song. No doubt Ben did a wonderful job writing the song, but the sounds of the harmonies were brought together by the arrangement, which is beyond phenomenal.

[jaytagle]

=(

[PatrickAureus]

@jaytagle Why so sad, friend?

[jaytagle]

@PatrickAureus Not really Sad:-) it's just made my eyes water:-) can't get enough of this song.... such a beautiful song!!! A Poem on its Own Tune! Thanks for asking friend:-)

[heathermboylan]

Haunting in the way BF intended. It spans the length of the relationship we should all have given that we are "the luckiest".

[steelvenom2003]

3:35 *melt*

[Symphoniconductor]

This is a beautiful song, with a great concept for the a cappella version. It's a pity it didn't stay in the same key throughout.

[evilcooldude78]

who the fuck disliked this

[TheUnFathomableOne]

Ben totally reminds me of Dexter Morgan:P

[livelaughdance62]

The soprano is freaking insane.

[sterlingturk]

This group is amazing. That dude's voice on lead is incredible!

[simpsnc]

Wonderful video! What is the lead singer's name? He is awesome!

[verseoflife]

Forget the male soloist...the female soprano is amazing. Her tone maintenance is great.

[kmiranda09]

@verseoflife Seriously. About my only complaint about the album is that her part isn't nearly as prominent as I'd like it to be.

[jjoorrddaann3]

@verseoflife

forget focusing on any one performer. they are all wonderful. this is a beautiful song.

[LB4Steelers]

@verseoflife He sounded just like Ben Folds! Haha

[muziklvr1714]

that was absolutely amazing. how many people did you have on each voice part. it looked like 2, but I cant tell

[mizzzlizzz02]

Where did you get this footage from?

[emflan]

@mizzzlizzz02 It was shot by Ryan Doris and Jeff Daniels (edited by Ryan) for promotional usage. The Amateurs really appreciated their help, and I think I can speak for all of us in saying that we're really proud of the final product.

[mizzzlizzz02]

@emflan You really should be! Were you one of the singers?

[mizzzlizzz02]

I would pee myself if Ben Folds was sitting there listening to me sing this song. He in my estimation is the most brilliant musician ever.

[mizzzlizzz02]

That was beyond amazing.

[lordsxman]

that's such a great arrangement. you guys sound awesome!!!

[Zoesstuff]

Finally a face to the soloist! Awesome...I love when all the parts know exactly what to sing, you'd be surprised how often people are just bluffing hah ahh I love this!!! :) the coat was a hilarious touch might I add :P

[KurouRufu]

@Zoesstuff I think it was to muffle the noise. That, and she was facing away from the mic (I think she was the one singing the highest note at that point).

[Zoesstuff]

@KurouRufu I think so too :)

[simoncomerford1984]

Was I listening to something else? That was awful, absoultely terrible.

[SoulGuitarPro]

@simoncomerford1984 Did you ever consider the possibility that you might be retarded?

[ztkachyk]

This is unbelievable. I am speechless... wonderful. Simply, wonderful.

[identitycrisis052]

....simply beautiful...<3

[yespurplecows]

1:31 the guy looks like Fez from That 70's Show!

[jigscarag]

someone actually "disliked" this video?! crazy!! this version is amazing. it made me love the song even more!

[sledgetyler]

at 3:37 are they sisters wow they look alike?

[tewindavis]

I think i'm in love with the soprano. jeez that was beautiful. I usually hate womens' voices, but that was perfect!

[michellemybelle987]

that was amazing.

[altopower28]

AWESOME.

[acidtongue4]

this just made me cry. absolutely breathtaking!

[JAJ4000]

Girl Singing into jacket = high tech recording technique. =]

[RippleFilmStudios]

@JAJ4000 Ben Folds does simple things like this all the time. Watch a couple more of his videos. You'll see him playing drums on chairs and using altoid boxes to put pressure on piano strings and make a unique sound. He's really amazing with some of the things he thinks of.

[ezekielsk8r2]

Is there an mp3 for this somewhere?

[SweetSiryn]

@ezekielsk8r2 I'd like to know too... is it on any recording??

[gingergirl113]

Wow. Gorgeous job you guys. Brilliant.

[tomsatriano]

One of Ben's best ever and performed beautifully! Congrats on a lovely rendition. Where can one buy the sheet music?

[akyanni]

okay- I'm crying my face off. I can never get through this song without getting a lump in my throat. This put me over the edge. Well done.

[jacob95124]

@akyanni Amen!

[KristyB5]

@akyanni yeah if my sister asks me to play & sing this at her wedding. i won't make it past the opening notes...

[aschneidman]

baller!

[jnofarc21]

beautiful!!!

[1and2makes4]

This is beautiful they sound just great.

[shonkonfi]

Is there any way to request sheet music for this arrangement?

[jfice76]

very wonderfully sung!!!!!!!!!!!!

[swanheartUH]

This is so beautiful, I loved it when I heard it a couple of days ago on the radio..Is there any possible way to get sheet music of this?

[heyyoucantsing]

Whoa. Killer arrangement, great soloist, and lovely backs. Y'all should be very proud of this.

[cracter16]

good stuff

[aplitt]

sounds great, guys.

-alex plitt

[plfahey24]

beautiful guys, kickass.

[8poseur8]

good wedding song, reminds me of the growing pains theme in acapella, let the rice be thrown and rose petals sprinkle just leave me the fuck out of it

[YouGotItDudeShow]

i'm not quite sure how this got here, but that's pretty awesome. You guys are very talented and Jeff and I had a lot of fun filming that day. Thanks for getting us involved.

- Ryan

PS. if you want to see some of our other work, check out my youtube page.

[drdewnez]

Wow.... that was the best I've heard! I miss you guys!

~Christian Nunez

[pandaposse]

Congratulations Amateurs! - Amy

[jzc17]

jesus that's awesome. and sally, that soprano part is just amazing... amazing.

-juan

[DCGal01]

Joe, Sally, and all the Amateurs - you did such a great job! I miss hearing you all perform! Any reunion shows in the works?!

[cheergrlpep]

ladies and gentlemen, Joe Argus.

[Cobraman332]

congrats everyone... good stuff

-marshall

[emflan]

Shot by Ryan Doris and Jeff Daniels on 8 December 2008.

[selizara]

This is the Washington University Amateurs.

[mizmarye]

Unbelievable beautiful harmony.

Goosebumps!

What is the name of this group?

[FAYMprod]

is this the Be Flats?  joking. what college is this?