Takes me back to days of singing with friends and playing just for the sheer blody hell of it..... treasure it guys.... this will be a memory for life.... and theme tune to your group.... You made me sad and happy.... Oh how 'I wish i could go make to college'
Doing justice to one of the most uplifting songs ever written.........i really loved it when the group came together as a choir, sounded like you could have taken the roof off that place!!! ....great stuff :)
Just a thought.....have you ever considered performing in hospitals, maybe for children? I know if i was ill or dying that would be just the kind of thing that would help me feel better.......food for the soul.
ugh, I hate when people call belting "shouting". This is not a choir here people. On Broadway, blending perfectly is NOT the most important thing in the music. It's the passion, the heart and the soul of the characters and the composer's work, and here, these kids did a fabulous job.
Now yes, while the "riffage" in some of the male solos is a bit excessive, not to mention indulgent, it's all in good fun. They were having a good time, there's no harm in that.
The recording sounds like it didn't do this one justice. Maybe not as technically accurate as some versions on here, but not as dead either. Keep it up!
I don't what you all are talking about it, I don't think it's shouting at all! Yes, there is a difference between belting and shouting. I can here the tenors straining a little bit near the end, but most of them are definitely belting. The blend did get thrown a little bit by specific voices sticking out at times.
Sorry, I just get offended when people say belting is shouting cuz I'm a belter.
To me, it seems to be a bit too "shouty"... There is a big difference between projection, belting, and then just shouting. I think it really threw off the blending. I really like it though. It has a lot of energy and is very eye catching!
This makes me so jealous, singing like that, so effortless, and you all look like you're just enjoying yourselves. You also vaguely remind me of the little Rent crew. (: we're singing this tomorrow for our school's honors choir. My favorite song. =) plus i have the solo in the beginning. thank yaa for entertaining me.
That is soooo not true. That's why even the most amazing performers took voice, acting, and dance lessons at some point in their lives. Yes, some people are born that talented, but it's rare. Talent is usually honed to a professional level. That's why these kids are in a musical theater program anyway. TO LEARN.
Just keep working LindsayJean12, as long as you're dedicated you can be even better than the people in this vid.
Damian you must distinguish between trainig and talent. Training lets you make your talent grow. Without training no talent is worth a penny. Without talent, you still can achieve considerable skill. I wish good luck to LindsayJean too.
Okay, I get you now. You worded it differently before, and it sounded like you were saying you are born with a certain degree of talent and can't improve it ("You either are that talented now or you'll never be. Talent is not something you can achieve."). I understand what you mean and agree with you totally. You can't build off of something that was never there in the first place.
Sure, I do not question this. I did not mean to discourage LindsayJean (see the first entry) just to point out that she expressed herself wrong. What she want to achieve one day is skill, not talent. I guess talent she already has. Now, being an artist does not mean you don't have to express yourself precisely, just the contrary, it is good if you have clear idea of what you are seeking.
Having a music degree, I feel as though I can make an educated comment. I think this was absolutely WONDERFUL! It is hard to find people who love music and sound good doing it. You are surely blessed!! Keep the music ALIVE!
since when did being a musical theater major mean that you have no idea how to sing in a group. this was yelling. not singing.
chadeses02 1 month ago
Absolutely fantastic !!!!!! Thanks for uploading..
kentokyo 4 months ago
Awesome!!:) almost brought me to tears
horsepower13579 5 months ago
These singers need some direction.
DrJohnPollard 6 months ago
AMAZING! You guys are fab! I would never get bord listening to your version! just fab! its like the cast of GLEE but even better! yehaa!
jo5189 1 year ago 2
You guys got some chutzpa!
THis was a great version. Could stand some polish here and there, but the best (outside Ms. Simon herself) that I've seen on youtube.
One critique ... It seemed you started at forte so had nowhere to go when you needed to crescendo, therefore it seemed you were shouting.
IMO, the second male soloist's stylization falls flat on its face.
However the first and third female soloists REALLY kick butt!
AbbaKatieLollipop 1 year ago
Love it x
Tyinkiaro 1 year ago
I love John-Michel and mathanee.... i guess kyle is good as usnavi... but i dont actually know him haha
ridaderek 2 years ago
Wow an amazing version of one of my favourite songs.
realman6ft6 2 years ago
omg...great! you could hear the emotions and the singers really enjoyed it...best version I've heard so far :)
czechchulian 2 years ago
the first girl is the best one
skitzo429 2 years ago
Takes me back to days of singing with friends and playing just for the sheer blody hell of it..... treasure it guys.... this will be a memory for life.... and theme tune to your group.... You made me sad and happy.... Oh how 'I wish i could go make to college'
simonrmassey 2 years ago
very beautiful:-)
miney777 2 years ago
well done! I'm impressed!!!
realmuscle19 2 years ago
Doing justice to one of the most uplifting songs ever written.........i really loved it when the group came together as a choir, sounded like you could have taken the roof off that place!!! ....great stuff :)
Just a thought.....have you ever considered performing in hospitals, maybe for children? I know if i was ill or dying that would be just the kind of thing that would help me feel better.......food for the soul.
mollienorville 2 years ago
= )
ymerej2100 2 years ago
i absolutely adore the first girl's voice, it's beautiful. i wish i had a voice like that. :) it makes me smile,
softball9400 2 years ago
this makes me small. i love you all.
Nixon41 2 years ago
makes me SMALL. ha! i mean SMILE! hilar
Nixon41 2 years ago
all wonderful soloists. even more gorgeous together. verrry very well done. wonderful. chills. love it. :)
hahaha amazing.
JaniceandtheCrew 2 years ago
this was wonderful to watch :)
<3,
nicoleeblahh 2 years ago
Very good. I think I like it better than the original.
7ERDRIVER 2 years ago 2
you didnt add bradley in the credits of who sings in this
ronflyzhigh 2 years ago
Nice voices! A great rendition of a timeless song. :)
wis7dom 2 years ago
im doing this song for choir
so4u962 2 years ago
That is absolutely beautiful. Love it.
Satellitegirl41 3 years ago
Nice Song, Nice Performance, I like U Voice Laura :-)
IkillUorMySelf 3 years ago
I love the girl that songs at the beggining! Beautiful and nice voice! She looks a friendly lady!
veigvideos 3 years ago
it sounds amazingg, really
i love it!!
neabug93 3 years ago
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qtpie14145 3 years ago
GREAT JOB GUYS!
YAMSunshine 3 years ago
AMAZING!!!:)
sonja84bg 3 years ago
ugh, I hate when people call belting "shouting". This is not a choir here people. On Broadway, blending perfectly is NOT the most important thing in the music. It's the passion, the heart and the soul of the characters and the composer's work, and here, these kids did a fabulous job.
Now yes, while the "riffage" in some of the male solos is a bit excessive, not to mention indulgent, it's all in good fun. They were having a good time, there's no harm in that.
Jman383 3 years ago
The recording sounds like it didn't do this one justice. Maybe not as technically accurate as some versions on here, but not as dead either. Keep it up!
evrmre 3 years ago
ok wow well you have some potential
but when you go loud, and you have all the different harmonies ( intentional or un~ ) it sounds rather bone-shattering :( as in, not too great.
CozImSoJedi 3 years ago
Coz, this is a musical theatre class.
Think a little.
YAMSunshine 3 years ago
I'm not in this one either.
yolaldo 3 years ago
This is NOT shouting! Belting, yes. Shouting no. If you want to hear shouting, listen to Patti Labelle (live usually) and Fantasia. THAT's shouting.
Damianb428 3 years ago
I don't what you all are talking about it, I don't think it's shouting at all! Yes, there is a difference between belting and shouting. I can here the tenors straining a little bit near the end, but most of them are definitely belting. The blend did get thrown a little bit by specific voices sticking out at times.
Sorry, I just get offended when people say belting is shouting cuz I'm a belter.
borne4broadway 3 years ago
They're shouting.
and most of the guys sound like they dont know their notes and their searching for them throughout their solos.
D48167 3 years ago
To me, it seems to be a bit too "shouty"... There is a big difference between projection, belting, and then just shouting. I think it really threw off the blending. I really like it though. It has a lot of energy and is very eye catching!
wmcon1000 3 years ago
i agree. also, this is a choir. not a big solo. but you all have great voices
osoprettynpink94 3 years ago 2
I have been in some shows and stuff for singing and you guys are AMAZING.. so confident :D
xLilLanix 3 years ago
This makes me so jealous, singing like that, so effortless, and you all look like you're just enjoying yourselves. You also vaguely remind me of the little Rent crew. (: we're singing this tomorrow for our school's honors choir. My favorite song. =) plus i have the solo in the beginning. thank yaa for entertaining me.
have a nice day
jxrydaa 3 years ago
Flayne! I thumbs upped your comment!
gymnast8667 3 years ago
I dream of doing something like this. I'm in grade ten, and am in two musical theater programs. I hope someday to be this talented.
LindsayJean12 4 years ago
You either are that talented now or you'll never be. Talent is not something you can achieve.
amigovino 3 years ago
That is soooo not true. That's why even the most amazing performers took voice, acting, and dance lessons at some point in their lives. Yes, some people are born that talented, but it's rare. Talent is usually honed to a professional level. That's why these kids are in a musical theater program anyway. TO LEARN.
Just keep working LindsayJean12, as long as you're dedicated you can be even better than the people in this vid.
Damianb428 3 years ago
Damian you must distinguish between trainig and talent. Training lets you make your talent grow. Without training no talent is worth a penny. Without talent, you still can achieve considerable skill. I wish good luck to LindsayJean too.
amigovino 3 years ago
First you say talent is something you can't achieve. Now you basically just said the same thing as I did in my previous post.
You can be born with a certain degree of talent, but with training you can nourish and better develop that talent.
With hard work someone who is "okay", can become "great" or even "fantastic".
Damianb428 3 years ago
No Damian, I insisted that talent is something you are born with and buid on, but you can newer achieve if you don't have it.
amigovino 3 years ago
Okay, I get you now. You worded it differently before, and it sounded like you were saying you are born with a certain degree of talent and can't improve it ("You either are that talented now or you'll never be. Talent is not something you can achieve."). I understand what you mean and agree with you totally. You can't build off of something that was never there in the first place.
Damianb428 3 years ago
Mincing words doesn't change anything. Tell the kids they did a great job (because they did) and get over it.
YAMSunshine 3 years ago
I agree with you somewhat. Everyone is born with a certain amount of talent, but DEVELOPING it and SHAPING it cannot be done without training.
A person has SUPERB lung power and a soulful voice, but someone needs to train him/her to control and round off her notes, for example.
Karliang 3 years ago 3
Sure, I do not question this. I did not mean to discourage LindsayJean (see the first entry) just to point out that she expressed herself wrong. What she want to achieve one day is skill, not talent. I guess talent she already has. Now, being an artist does not mean you don't have to express yourself precisely, just the contrary, it is good if you have clear idea of what you are seeking.
amigovino 3 years ago
that was great!! ... (and who's the hottie third from left?????)
BernardProfitendieu 4 years ago
awesome
crazychel 4 years ago
thats awesome!!! i really want to go to this school!!!
lbplayer177 4 years ago
Amazing coral version!!! * * * * *
ceshark84 4 years ago 11
Having a music degree, I feel as though I can make an educated comment. I think this was absolutely WONDERFUL! It is hard to find people who love music and sound good doing it. You are surely blessed!! Keep the music ALIVE!
MDCarter1108 4 years ago 3
niiice
KeroppiGirlie 4 years ago 3
MR. KIMBALL, THIS IS GREAT!
urriciseric 4 years ago 2
ugh, phenomenal! but let's be honest. mr. kimball steals the show.
hollywoodfreaks 4 years ago 2
Zak, I love your voice, man. Very smokey. With only three girls in your class, they sure make themselves HEARD! Fantastic
alfieism 4 years ago 3
YOU ARE ALL FABULOUS!!!!
chelzee88 4 years ago 3
I love you all! YOU ARE AMAZING!
justmii2u 4 years ago 6
Wow! that was amazing
payette 4 years ago 2