The Eric Whitacre Singers Recording "Alleluia"

[Rawls03]

Out of all the albums I've waited for, metal, rock, whatever, this one I CAN'T WAIT FOR.

[musicalsoul1093]

i really can't comprehend the fact that there is one dislike. how do you dislike this? ....how?

[expatriate1982]

I'm not a religious man, but this kind of sound gives me the impression there must be something others believe in :)

[MwalshBaritone]

Bit of a large group, eh? Really good though, both writing and execution.

[CermakJazz]

Beautiful adaptation of October



[MusacIsLovex3]

how beautiful, my god.

[cj1lorenz]

OH MY GOD ITS "OCTOBER' O_O

[welsj91]

@cj1lorenz DUDE! I WAS FREAKING OUT TOO!!

[emiolian]

This will be the best piece ever written by Eric! Celestial, really.

[Caras3us]

Is it spring yet?!

[jmodyrts25]

This is maby a little gross but at 1:12 i got goosebumps on my balls. Yes... it's that amazing :)

[maestroskillz]

Who the BUGGER disliked this.

[CreateTheSound]

I still can't believe I live jut a town away from a man as amazing as this.

[cudachoruschick]

I like how he's determined to just show us a little bit. You can tell by the way he cuts the chorus off the last second of this video.

[kaygee2012]

you are cruel cruel man, eric whitacre, releasing such a small sample of this heavenly music, it's like giving a thirsty man a few drops of water.... i nust have more!

[nwmusic2010]

Oh my, this is gorgeous

[vgaughan]

<3 That is all.

[TheRealCountryMan1]

Isnt this song exactly just like the song October that he created?

[SingingGeek05]

@TheRealCountryMan1 He set this to October. He just choral-ized it :)

[ladysquier]

@SingingGeek05 he sure did didn't he? i half wish i would have listened to it BEFORE reading this for that element of surprise

[SingingGeek05]

@ladysquier Well either way, it is still a gorgeous piece right? I love both Alleluia and October!! :D

[iheartneji13]

@TheRealCountryMan1 This IS that song. The choral version. c:

[MGillette1]

LIKE LIKE I WANT TO LIKE IT MORE TIMES!!!!

[ryang256]

Amazing track.

Start at 0:50

Eargasm at 1:09 !!

[baritonesinger95]

it is said that music flows from heaven......this proves that.....100%

[baritonesinger95]

Its his song, October, only for a choir..... don't get me wrong, this is going on my ipod the SECOND its released, (bc im a huge choir nerd) but...why not a new song.....

[khanimeangel]

shivers. everywhere. 

[aznangel14]

this is gorgeous, beyond words.

[blindmagi]

This was originally the orchestral piece October, right? I used this piece with some high school students in an enrichment program to talk about art, music, feeling, and narrative! I am SO happy to see it turned into a choral piece! I'd love to hear it in full...

[Zhaboka]

HOLY FUCKING CHRIST THEY SOUND AMAZING.

[Hickalus]

Smile. I wish I could sing in this. I have the skills but alas, I am a middle school choir director who is 49 years old and my family needs me more. My 3 sons and their dad might think I'm a little weird if I trot off to Europe to record a choral piece. I am jealous in a good way. This makes me cry. Please keep sharing. Hope I get to be in the online thing. <3 Love ya, Eric, & keep posting! Choir Geeks Unite!!!!!

[maestroskillz]

Virtual choir song yes?

[smb4188]

Please Make this the Virtual Choir song!!

[Aubrodizzle]

My God, this is the music of heaven.

[McSpiffy88]

0 people have ... Oh, wait.. o.O

[valeriebarrr]

seriously cannot wait until this comes out in full. it is just so beautiful.

[elsbells]

There is a performance of this Piece and many of his other works, by Cordydd, Conducted by Man himself in the St. davids Hall, Cardiff, Wales, Uk. this Sunday (16th oct 2011). Should be a hell of a gig, Tickets still available!

[TheKensington420]

go to 26 seconds.

[TheKensington420]

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[TheKensington420]

Does Thomas Newman get royalties on the first minute?

[kitai03]

Superb as always...

[hellogoodbye11694]

Is there a way to audition or become a part of this? Probably a stupid question i know but I am the biggest choir freak ever, and eric whitacre is my idol hahahaha

[arnolfini26]

@hellogoodbye11694 are you sure you're the biggest choir freak?! ;o)))) cant be! ;o))))

this is soooooo amazing. and the soloist grace d. is really fantastic in the beginning. love it****

[gfawkesjadf]

@hellogoodbye11694

Unfortunately the Eric Whitacre Singers handpick their singers from the pool of professionals that they are associated with. However, I think it's fantastic that both Eric and his manager Claire are so dedicated and enthuasiastic about other choirs emulating and replicating Eric's work- record it when the manuscript is up and post it on his facebook!

[TorturedXeno]

@hellogoodbye11694 There's always the virtual choir.

[gabriellabaro]

@hellogoodbye11694 I was definitely just thinking the same thing... lol

[Marz1ns4n1ty]

Such a tease :'(

[hpiznxt2myheart]

NOooo, why did it have to endddd? :'((( This is so gorgeous.

[iheartneji13]

What do I have to do to be in this choir, ANSWER ME WHITACRE.

[iheartneji13]

OH MY GOSH. This is perfection.

[kennedycoug8]

Agreed @superheroman04.... couldn't have said it better myself!

[superheroman04]

October has long been one of my favorite Whitacre pieces, and (being a vocalist and choir director) I was very jealous that my favorite choral composer's most stunning work was written for... band (no offense to you band people out there - you guys are awesome!). So glad this incredible work has made it into the choral realm! Beautifully written and performed - cannot wait to hear the rest of it!

[Zannishify]

......Speechless

[tmoore192]

I seldom wonder how people can actually make music this beautiful, but this is one of those times. Participating in the choral art offers an opportunity to come together in a world that is so divisive to make such a beautiful and lasting impact on mankind.

[loydsheryl]

Oh, my, angels singing. Oh, I can't wait to hear the rest.

[kvasirkvasir]

aaaannnnddd tears....

[carolinamusicgirl]

absolutely astounding. as an instrumentalist and a vocalist this brings me so much joy!!!

[ryang256]

Absolutely beautiful!

[FitzEm08]

Oh my this is so beautiful!

[rfponder]

This is drinkable! Fantastic job, as always.

[brownet83]

Why does beautiful music make ppl cry? you sure Enya's not standing back there....?? The cathedral makes is sound more angelic. outstanding!!!

[metalgamer06]

I will always know this as October, which I played in my high school wind symphony on alto sax. Love it!

[j0roberts]

@metalgamer06 same here!!

[nobranddesign]

gorgeous. really beautiful writing Mr Whitacre

[TheUncleNebs]

I have shivers. So beautiful.