NC Counterpoints 05 "Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine"

[seanhughes14]

the women over power the men mostly

[chaossoc]

Not enough emphasize on the male parts.

Overall is good.

[gobiballer]

this is my fav

[LaNcEdApAnTz]

@oplatre I actually think that they did a great job for a high school. I understand that this was certainly an ambitious choice, but they maintained their key and the incredibly difficult polyrhythmic section was well-executed. to say that they didn't do well on this is a huge criticism. it's obvious that it wasn't perfect. but within the high school realm of choral music, this is A-level work.

[LaNcEdApAnTz]

wow. bravo for a great interpretation of this difficult work :)

i've seen much worse from higher level choirs, even.

[1037pm]

Pitchy is a word to describe things that are all over the place pitch wise.

I don't see how people condemn the word when it is just a new word, like any other word that people make up.

Get over it, seriously.

Anyways, this choir didn't have the tone that I think they should have. It sounded fine but they could have had a bit taller vowels and other things.

But good overall

[gobiballer]

this song is awesome and the choir is consistantly amazing

[born2broadway]

they did it again this year! it's overall softer i think

[metallicaman6288]

this choir has no character to it. its all sound! the song sounds good except a little pitchy at points. but very good. only thing is that there is no feeling in it. some of the girls look like they are at boot camp.

[singerguy93]

they always have. except when they did sleep. that was better

[lifenolove]

Anyone who uses the term "pitchy" can't possibly be a reputable critic..perhaps you should be a judge on American Idol where this term is used so ineptly. . North Central is one of the finest HS choral programs in the country. I suppose winning the Indiana state championship year in and year out only happens to choirs that have "no character to it".. I suggest you engage your brain before making such ridiculous comments.

[metallicaman6288]

i did say very good did i not? i dont doubt the sound quality of the program what so ever. facial expressions and maybe alil bit of movement would make the choirs image abit more appealing. and i think someone who's choir is competing in langollen this year would be entitled to any form of commenting a fellow choir. find something better to do than BS on youtube please =]

[born2broadway]

i also hate the 'term' pitchy, especially in american idol.. gloria is not a musician. haha.

[Alexandria1812]

The term pitchy is used by Erik Whitacre himself... just thought that i would let you know that before you say things like that to people.

but everthing else i do agree with

[born2broadway]

@Alexandria1812 His name's Eric... and when did he say 'pitchy?'

[sarcie8806]

If only you knew how complicated this song was.......12 parts............it takes a lot of focus and control...........you can't always smile during a piece

[metallicaman6288]

i know how hard this piece is, my choir is singing it this year, and i dont recall twelve parts seeing as how the voicing is SSAATTBB. i know its a hard song and ive only heard one amazing recording of it done by the BYU Chambers.

[born2broadway]

i think byu is much more lame than this, just with more voices..

[born2broadway]

.... and there are 12 parts more than one spot

[pdinny88]

is that wiehe directing?

[delilahconspiracy]

yup...back in the day when she had long hair

[singerguy93]

this video doesn't do this song or this choir (ever for that matter) justice

[andyh120]

that was really good! i just graduated from Goshen High School, and i was in the advanced choir for 3 years and i remember this. you guys were excellent. i really thought we had you this year... but congrats :)

[marcdaddy33]

THAT WAS EXCELLENT

I miss being in a choir.