Friends, have any of you seen this? Look for "CHESS "Anthem" 1988 original Broadway cast, David Carroll". You'll have to forgive the vid's quality but the audio is faultless :) Enjoy!
Wow. This is an amazing song. He performed it perfectly. No missed notes, no "Duhs" or "Tuhs" on his D's and T's, perfect dialect, amazing emotion... this man may be the best singer I've ever heard or at least up there.
Phantom, you're right about Tommy Korberg's rendition of this song. I just listened to it on YouTube -- and he was awesome. Also check out Jai McDowall singing the song on Britain's Got Talent -- also available on YouTube.
i love this song so much that when my printer was broke (meaning i couldnt print out the sheet music) i spent 3 hours transcribing it from screen to manuscript :)
"Let mans' petty nations tear themselves apart; My land's only borders lie around my heart!"
Those words could apply to any nation loved by any citizen........this is my favorite version of this song and I apply it to THIS nation....this land of Liberty.
@thecommentor14595 ......OK, maybe one of the three geniuses can tell me what the point IS !?!?
MY point is that anyone who truly loves his/her country would feel the same and no matter where he/she traveled, his/her homeland would remain dearest in his/her heart. ( kind of like Dorothy in the Wizzard of Oz when she clicked the heels of the ruby slippers together and said "There's NO PLACE LIKE HOME....."! )
It is a beautiful song and the singes has a beautiful voice, just enjoy it !
I'm so glad my director is doing this show for the thespians. i feel like this show is an honor to be a part of and that the music needs to be known more. few people can sing as amazing as this man.
the amount of views for this video saddens me... why is it that this has so few people watch it, and pointless videos like that stupid staring hamster thing have millions... this mans voice was a blessing, that can now only be heard on the precious few recordings available... he deserves better.
Great song...but the unequivically best version I've heard of this is by Jai McDowall on Britain's Got Talent. He was simply unbelievable.
JMathewsMan 1 month ago
Friends, have any of you seen this? Look for "CHESS "Anthem" 1988 original Broadway cast, David Carroll". You'll have to forgive the vid's quality but the audio is faultless :) Enjoy!
NicoleTirona 1 month ago
BLISS. Pure. Bliss!
NicoleTirona 1 month ago
Wow. This is an amazing song. He performed it perfectly. No missed notes, no "Duhs" or "Tuhs" on his D's and T's, perfect dialect, amazing emotion... this man may be the best singer I've ever heard or at least up there.
TheAlien21755 2 months ago
Wonderful version. The emotion he translates makes the performance. How can I leave her....WHERE would I start??? Awesome.
thissignupisretarded 3 months ago
what i like about this version, not putting any other people who have sung this down, is that he sings in character
there were words that hew sang where you could just tell that he was this character when he recorded it
like his "where"s, or "why"s
he really has the dialect down without having it totally control the song, you know?
SDVR007 5 months ago
I guess it all comes down to opinion when it comes to Anthem. Personally, I prefer This version. But I respect Korgberg and mcdowall as well.
horerfandod3 5 months ago
This song brings me to tears. What a track
cherisemariex 5 months ago
Phantom, you're right about Tommy Korberg's rendition of this song. I just listened to it on YouTube -- and he was awesome. Also check out Jai McDowall singing the song on Britain's Got Talent -- also available on YouTube.
ToolDriver 5 months ago
i love this song so much that when my printer was broke (meaning i couldnt print out the sheet music) i spent 3 hours transcribing it from screen to manuscript :)
thecommentor14595 5 months ago
@bonsmom yes you really missed the point!
johnbonjunior 5 months ago in playlist johnbonjunior's Favorited Videos
"Let mans' petty nations tear themselves apart; My land's only borders lie around my heart!"
Those words could apply to any nation loved by any citizen........this is my favorite version of this song and I apply it to THIS nation....this land of Liberty.
bonsmom 6 months ago
@bonsmom I think you've missed the point of the song...
Planxty 6 months ago
@Planxty Really???
Perhaps you can enlighten me...........?
bonsmom 6 months ago
@bonsmom yep!! you've missed the point of the song!! Definately!
thecommentor14595 5 months ago
@thecommentor14595 ......OK, maybe one of the three geniuses can tell me what the point IS !?!?
MY point is that anyone who truly loves his/her country would feel the same and no matter where he/she traveled, his/her homeland would remain dearest in his/her heart. ( kind of like Dorothy in the Wizzard of Oz when she clicked the heels of the ruby slippers together and said "There's NO PLACE LIKE HOME....."! )
It is a beautiful song and the singes has a beautiful voice, just enjoy it !
bonsmom 5 months ago
@bonsmom have you ever seen chess! think about this song in terms of the context it is intended! its ridiculous to compare it to the US!
thecommentor14595 5 months ago
@thecommentor14595 Yes, I've seen 'Chess'. I understand your interpretation of the song in the context of the play...........I simply expanded on it.
It REALLY is NOT something to get excited about!!!
bonsmom 5 months ago
I sang this song as my last solo performance in choir my senior year in high school...first time i ever seen my singing make a grown man cry.
usmc102008 7 months ago
close your eyes and listen and I guarantee you will get goosebumps
1724LAM 9 months ago
Chess. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.
AlayneKnight 10 months ago 2
I'm so glad my director is doing this show for the thespians. i feel like this show is an honor to be a part of and that the music needs to be known more. few people can sing as amazing as this man.
Note579 1 year ago
We love Chess, and this is one of our favorites. His voice is incredible, as is this song.
SimplyTrish11 1 year ago
the amount of views for this video saddens me... why is it that this has so few people watch it, and pointless videos like that stupid staring hamster thing have millions... this mans voice was a blessing, that can now only be heard on the precious few recordings available... he deserves better.
thephantom3194 1 year ago 47
@thephantom3194 I completly agree. this song was introduced to me by my choir teacher and I love it. It is a shame it has this little views
77anthonyh 1 year ago
@thephantom3194 Low views because Tommy Körberg sang this song a hundred times better 30 years ago.
skutt64 5 months ago
@thephantom3194
Don't ya know why's that? Some music pieces are for elite. And elite is always in minority.
kandelanova 3 weeks ago
what a beautiful voice!
kz74 2 years ago 9