Shenandoah - The Robert Shaw Chorale

[harmoknees]

Nothing like the sound of a fine men's chorale...just outstanding!!

[theted1993]

Some of the finest choral music in America came from the Shaw"s Chorale in the 50's and 60's. The men's sound in absolutely incredible. This came from an album of sea chanty's recorded in the 50's. Most of the arrangements on the album were by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, including this one. Find the song "Lowlands" from the same album if you'd like another spine-tingler.

[TifShao]

Very..Very nice video and music !!!! Bravo my friend ! Kind regards :o) !

[Lumotaku]

I love md wv and va so much beauty I was driving down to mannasas battlefield this summer and it was so beautiful

[wtrollkin]

having heard many versions of this song this one remains the best. just outstanding!!!

[rosen10kavalier]

@wtrollkin Thank you for warm comment.

[nicodagger]

who did this arrangement?

[Teddyb1939]

Hi. Many thanks for coming back to me. Just to let you know, if the question would be asked of most English people,where would you like to visit? I would think over 50% would say America. Our 1st visit was to Nth & Sth Carolina & Georgia. We as tourists obviously visited the nicer parts,[ we as well as America do have deprived areas] Enjoyed Savannah & Charleston.New England ,beautiful !!.

A London dish would be Pie & Mash & liquor.Manzi`s,Tower Bridge Rd. Unique pies, Liquor= Parsley sauce.

[jfhokie1]

We recorded this in 1975 (The Techmen from Virginia Tech) and sang it on a European tour. Great arrangement and nice video. Brings back great memories of my college days.

[rosen10kavalier]

@jfhokie1 Many thanks for nice comment.

[0673eihcad]

美しい画像と歌声ありがとうございました。

心が、綺麗になっていくような気持ちになりました。

[scrollandkey]

needs bass

[okzoia]

I used to sing this piece with my high school choir. Brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for posting!

Rick

[loki1397]

@okzoia same thing with me, glad to know I'm not the only one.

[slidenote]

gratitude

[Baritone45]

Superior to any version or choir I've ever heard on this gem.

[foodlovemusic]

the basses melted me away... they are so heavenly deep

[TheSeaSergeant]

Outstanding! A big hug to the U.S

[propatria0704]

THIS IS OUR DEAR USA!  THANK YOU FOR REMINDING .

[918509]

Thanks for posting, I can recall singing this in grade school. In the era of rock it seemed out of place for us. But now I appreciate the singing teacher who drilled us and formed the foundation of music appreciation. This song has some deep emotion that is pivotal in understanding the real majestic nature of music at its heart.

[chale529]

Robert Shaw and his ensemble's perfect vowels kill me.

[diksagev]

This is definitely the best version of this song (by far) that I have found so far; beautifully sung and I especially like the fact that they know how to properly pronounce "Missour-ah"!

[draken8910]

Doing this song for a solo in my choir (:

[brittness2467]

I AM SINGING THIS SONG FOR MY ALL-REGION AUDITION!!! I AM SOO EXITED! IF IT MAKE IT, IT WILL BE THE SECOND TIME I HAVE MADE IT!!! WISH ME LUCK!!

[coxwain255]

this brings back memories of my youth n thoughts of the guys I worked with. thanks for putting it on here.

[Teddyb1939]

Lovely video, great singing. Have been to America 6 times & have been made welcome every time. Loved every trip, been to most of the east coast also California. As an Englishman & a Londoner, I say god bless America. The people that say they hate America & Americans, don`t really, because they have probably never met Americans or been to the States, I would think they disagree with certain policies that America pursue.

[toasts7]

@Teddyb1939 Thank you Teddy both me and my dad love the Brits. HA HA infact one of my friend's thinks I may be a closet Englishwoman!!! My love for your music, art, history, literature. We love Masterpiece Theatre!!! Can't wait to get to the English Restaurant near his home. Can't make up my mind either Fish/Chips(LOVE!!!) or maybe Shepherd's Pie(love). Malt Vinegar on the Chips and lemon on the fish. I agree with everything that you stated and the last part!!!

[toasts7]

@Teddyb1939 and worked in the Timeshare business for 16 years loved meeting so many different people from all sorts of cultures and backgrounds. Especially when the English came in we would talk about food, (crumpets)and Masterpiece Theatre. Can't wait till Downton Abbey 2nd Series hits America!!! Just finished Larkrise to Candleford, Bummer that it finished on the 4th Series.

[leighgirl123]

my fav part is 2:50 :) beautiful

[TheOneThatFlewOver]

Chanticleer's version is almost as powerful, though they are a much smaller choral. Most of the weight in their version lies in the arrangement.

[justmusicandme]

Beautiful song, and I can not imagine a better version.

[jotheodorou]

Pure bliss.... visually and harmonically....trust the RSC to always deliver gorgeous hamonies, and bring us to another time and place.....

Miss those college chorus days with wonderful SATB singing, and the purity of a musical line....this brought me back....

[TheViralEntity]

This rendition, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rendition are my favorite. I also enjoy Sissel's version.

[m61177k]

Just finished watching the movie, first time in years, and, I agree, one of the best versions of this classic

[Teddyb1939]

One word ,Beautiful.

[mickey05491]

omg... I LOVE MEN WHO CAN SING!!!

[0123chelsea]

i remember singing this in 7th grade :)

[secondsoprano150]

I miss my home in the Old Dominion..............There is no place more beautiful.

[JTB1956]

@secondsoprano150 Virginia always leaves a lamp in the window for her wandering sons and daughters. Come home when you can.

[htarceno]

this was one of my mother's favorite songs, may she rest in peace

[nicodagger]

When this beautiful song was written, so much more of this country looked like the pictures in this video that it breaks my heart to know how much is gone. Beautiful version, perfect in tempo, feeling, everything..

[rwb010109]

Wonderfully done,,Thanks for posting,,,RWB

[stewkingjr]

Always count on the R.S.C. to deliver a quality product. Really nice images to go with the music but i got distracted by wondering what kind of transition was coming next. Pick a couple of related ones and stick with them.

[MassaJim]

Oh man, what a beautiful arrangement and performance! Robert Shaw Chorale never disappoints. And the pictures in video present a perfect setting for the song.

[foredwin]

I agree, the best version of this beautiful song

[rosen10kavalier]

@foredwin Thank you so much for warm comment.

[Bloodylane1862]

this song is a civil war song it was song by mostly the souh and for the most song by stonewall jacksons divison

[maddieund]

God bless you for this utterly beautiful and deeply moving masterpiece.

Thank you for sharing .

Love health and hapiness.

Michellexxx

[folkflying2]

This song..this particular rendition; is the song that made me fall in love with vocal music. Thank you for posting this. Brings back great memories of Dad and the old 33's!

[lotechfarmer]

Our North Georgia chapter Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America sings an arrangement of this beautiful song by Joe Derosa. I haven't found a utube site for this - perhaps it will come to pass in the near future.

[cabaniss01]

Awesome presentation! It sure makes the heart of this Southern born & bred son stuck in England homesick.

[ditworthy]

Beautiful video. Best version of Shenandoah ever recorded.

Excellent.

Well done.

[rosen10kavalier]

Many thanks for your kind comment.

[zwz7kc3w]

sea shanties,,, LOVE IT!

[moltilibri2009]

Thank you very much for having shown

the lyrics, enabling me to appreciate the

song better.

[racheleleeba]

Thank you for one of the most beautiful videos on YT.

[rosen10kavalier]

Thank you Roberta for your warm comment.

[moltilibri2009]

Many thanks for this fascinating song backed up by your beautiful pictures. Could you or anyone else kindly provide me with the lyrics of this song which is , I presume, an American folksong ? Regards

[rosen10kavalier]

Thank you so much for your nice comment. Lyrics of Shenandoah have been added to "more info" of this video.