That was beautiful. And as I was watching the sea of singers, I thought to myself that each one of them has a story to tell. Thanks for sharing the video. I always love the ones you share.
How lovely. What a suoerb arrangement. It is a wonderful world and we love u too. I am a fan of Satchmos version but enjoyed this. Hope u feeling more with it. Take care pattypan xx
I like the idea of the dickie-bowed men, First time I've seen that in a choir.
On a slightly sour note, for which I apologise, I've never been able to come to terms with seeing a conductor (or, as in this case what in my day we used to call a 'conductress') singing along with the choir. Andrew Davis is another major offender in this respect in my books. Exactly which of the four lines is s/he following? - just the top one, or does it keep changing? No, concentrate on the music and leave the singing to those who have the voices for it!
Judging from the two lead singers and the conductor, I would guess it was The Weightwatchers' Choir. I couldn't see Mr Gray anywhere. He must have been hiding on the back row.
What a beautiful piece, John, had me in tears. My Dad sang What a wonderful world acappella at my Gran's funeral, changing the 'he' to 'she'. It must have been so difficult for him. He passed away two Decembers ago, so this song means a huge amount to me. Thank you for posting :)
Thanks John half way through I was all for starting each day with this piece.By the end we were both wiping the tears away . Seriously lovely and heart opening x enjoy your day Suz hwyl x.
Just to prove that not all tastes are the same and that no all Going Gently followers are fans of Cream of Mush, I can only say that if anybody were to carry on like this at my funeral (for which plans are under way) I should come back and haunt them!!
Dear BA, I wish so much there was a way you could get healthy and enjoy life many, many years to come. Always enjoyed reading your comments, and maybe (fingers crossed)decades! from now your taste in music has altered .. Hugs, Alexa
Hello Alexa - that's so very kind of you and very much appreciated. Waspish I may be but I can spot genuine concern. You've quite made my day! But trust me - not even for cheap laughs will I be allowing that maudlin nonsense at my funeral.
Neha is a bit of robotic software code YP, which neither receives your comments nor cares about them. I'd not waste fingers on replying. Mind you an automatic robotic escort might be worth considering...
Angel City Chorale,LA, https://angelcitychorale.org/ appeared on America’s Got Talent” Season 13,eliminated in the Semifinals. Sue Fink, the choir’s director, said that the goal of the ensemble was “building community, one song at a time.”
Singing and serving. Angel City Chorale (ACC) is a community of 180 singers that has uplifted people around the world for more than 25 years. The spirit and diversity of our great home of Los Angeles is reflected in our membership, our music, and our outreach. “We are black, white, young, old, straight, gay, democrats, republicans… with different beliefs and cultures. When we bring diverse folks together to create something beautiful, we get past our differences and find our community.”
Number of their songs on YouTube(apologize - need to copy/paste links)
OK, since I wasn't allowed to pretend to watch it, I had to wait two days until I could watch at home on the big screen with the volume up. Wow. Goose bumps!
I love you too - and them. That conductress was ace.x
ReplyDeleteThis caught me by surprise
DeleteBeautiful John! Missing choir! X
DeleteAre u in my choir Sarah?
DeleteWhat a Wonderful World, what a wonderful song.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite songs, thanks to Louie Armstrong. This version brought tears. Ta!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful world, indeed.
Hugs!
That made my day - thank you John! Beautiful rendition of a real classic - wonderful choir!
ReplyDeleteHere's a another chorus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGRfJ6-qkr4
Awesome what a beautiful sound.
ReplyDeleteWonderful,
ReplyDeleteI love the Louis Armstrong version also.
parsnip x
love-ly.
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful. And as I was watching the sea of singers, I thought to myself that each one of them has a story to tell. Thanks for sharing the video. I always love the ones you share.
ReplyDelete“What a wonderful world”makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. I don’t know why, it just moves me. So now you have me crying.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. What a suoerb arrangement. It is a wonderful world and we love u too. I am a fan of
ReplyDeleteSatchmos version but enjoyed this. Hope u feeling more with it. Take care pattypan xx
Yep, sniffles all over the place. That's just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI do love you because you post videos like this. One of my other favorite songs is "What the world needs now is love sweet LOVE"
ReplyDeleteYou were too ill for chorus? Or it wasn't held this week? I hope you're okay!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful world!
ReplyDeleteInteresting mashup.
ReplyDeleteLove you too hun. Nx
ReplyDeleteFabulous when the full choir come in at 1.05. It sent shivers down my spine. A good job.
ReplyDeleteThat swell was delicious!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the dickie-bowed men, First time I've seen that in a choir.
ReplyDeleteOn a slightly sour note, for which I apologise, I've never been able to come to terms with seeing a conductor (or, as in this case what in my day we used to call a 'conductress') singing along with the choir. Andrew Davis is another major offender in this respect in my books. Exactly which of the four lines is s/he following? - just the top one, or does it keep changing? No, concentrate on the music and leave the singing to those who have the voices for it!
Absolutely beautiful. Mr. Armstrong's voice was a happy growl --I could hear it in my memory behind the soniferous performance in this clip.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful can you send me the link to it so that I will always have it, thanks x
ReplyDeleteLovely music. It truly soothes the soul.
ReplyDeleteA great start to my day - thank you!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC - What an amazing choir. Who are they??
ReplyDeleteJudging from the two lead singers and the conductor, I would guess it was The Weightwatchers' Choir. I couldn't see Mr Gray anywhere. He must have been hiding on the back row.
DeleteSuch a charming and sensitive response to beautiful music. Jan B.
DeleteWhat a beautiful piece, John, had me in tears. My Dad sang What a wonderful world acappella at my Gran's funeral, changing the 'he' to 'she'. It must have been so difficult for him. He passed away two Decembers ago, so this song means a huge amount to me. Thank you for posting :)
ReplyDeleteThis is getting tiresome Neha!
ReplyDeleteThanks John half way through I was all for starting each day with this piece.By the end we were both wiping the tears away . Seriously lovely and heart opening x enjoy your day Suz hwyl x.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteJust to prove that not all tastes are the same and that no all Going Gently followers are fans of Cream of Mush, I can only say that if anybody were to carry on like this at my funeral (for which plans are under way) I should come back and haunt them!!
ReplyDeleteDear BA, I wish so much there was a way you could get healthy and enjoy life many, many years to come. Always enjoyed reading your comments, and maybe (fingers crossed)decades! from now your taste in music has altered ..
DeleteHugs,
Alexa
Alexa , he's doing fine, as waspish and as lovable in real life
DeleteI love him dearly
Hello Alexa - that's so very kind of you and very much appreciated. Waspish I may be but I can spot genuine concern. You've quite made my day! But trust me - not even for cheap laughs will I be allowing that maudlin nonsense at my funeral.
DeleteNeha is a bit of robotic software code YP, which neither receives your comments nor cares about them. I'd not waste fingers on replying. Mind you an automatic robotic escort might be worth considering...
ReplyDeleteAngel City Chorale,LA, https://angelcitychorale.org/ appeared on America’s Got Talent” Season 13,eliminated in the Semifinals. Sue Fink, the choir’s director, said that the goal of the ensemble was “building community, one song at a time.”
ReplyDeleteSinging and serving. Angel City Chorale (ACC) is a community of 180 singers that has uplifted people around the world for more than 25 years. The spirit and diversity of our great home of Los Angeles is reflected in our membership, our music, and our outreach. “We are black, white, young, old, straight, gay, democrats, republicans… with different beliefs and cultures. When we bring diverse folks together to create something beautiful, we get past our differences and find our community.”
Number of their songs on YouTube(apologize - need to copy/paste links)
Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c9-poC5HGw
Baba Yetu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usth3AZRqDc
Adiemus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jHsBXi2efc
Today’s our 48th wedding anniversary. A lovely way to start the day. How did you know?
ReplyDeleteThe word for a female conductor = conductor.
ReplyDeleteConductors who sing along while conducting tend to be those who've spent many years teaching children to sing.
And always, always, this song makes me think of the one, the only, Satchmo.
Pretend to watch!! Now why would I do that ... I love Tom and Jerry ;-)
ReplyDeleteHave finally gotten back to this video - and so glad I did. It's lovely, beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteOK, since I wasn't allowed to pretend to watch it, I had to wait two days until I could watch at home on the big screen with the volume up. Wow. Goose bumps!
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