Lovely indeed, both! Just an observation: I know that the choir has only to work with those who are willing to join but it's a pity that you haven't got just a few more male singers to give more lower-register balance as the men appear to be vastly outnumbered by female members - and it would have been not very gallant to have asked a number of the latter to sit these songs out. Having said that, a fine, remarkable achievement. Thank you!
Truly lovely. Tom asked me who was singing and I told him it was John Gently's choir, he was so impressed and thought it was wonderful. Thank you for posting. Briony x
How lovely! That was first class! Isn't is incredible that I am sitting in northern Vermont across the Atlantic, sipping a cocktail on a rainy evening and listening to a beautiful performance from Wales. Thank you, John!
I loved them, especially the second, although I suspect the first was harder to learn. Your director is so smiley and everyone looks happy to be singing. No wonder you enjoy your choir nights!
Ok... so now I am sniffing away a few tears... lovely, lovely choral singing... I don't regret many things but I do regret not being able to sing. I would truly love to be a part of a choir but I cannot hold a note. And another reason to be a bit teary is.. I have read your blog for a number of years and have been part of your journey through reading, I followed your zip line challenge, I sent a postcard and there suddenly you are in the flesh... it is a very strange recognition from the rural north west of Auckland of NZ to where you are in Wales. Fantastic.
Lovely to hear your choir, thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteWelcome x
DeleteIt's very beautiful, thank you, tears in my eyes 💟
ReplyDeleteWe did ok
DeleteMuch better than OK!
DeleteThe choir is wonderful but the director is absolutely delightful!
ReplyDeleteHe will be chuffed you said that
DeleteBravo! :)
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DeleteThank you so much - you are all amazing! Great job, John. I enjoyed them all. What a wonderful way to step away from the day-to-day cares.
ReplyDeleteAs a very old woman, am I the only one who wants to tell your talented conductor to pull up his pants?! (I guess I am - no one else has!)
He's just trendy, and has the hips of a snake
DeleteLovely indeed, both!
ReplyDeleteJust an observation: I know that the choir has only to work with those who are willing to join but it's a pity that you haven't got just a few more male singers to give more lower-register balance as the men appear to be vastly outnumbered by female members - and it would have been not very gallant to have asked a number of the latter to sit these songs out.
Having said that, a fine, remarkable achievement. Thank you!
There were two men missing Raymondo
DeleteI thought we balanced the ladies out nicely
DeleteYes, you did, especially considering your depleted M numbers.
DeleteTruly lovely. Tom asked me who was singing and I told him it was John Gently's choir, he was so impressed and thought it was wonderful. Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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Tom has taste
DeleteAbsolutely loved watching all three videos. You choristers are all to be congratulated on a great job. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteGood on you all almost like being there thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt was a relaxed affair
DeleteIt is so nice to get to see and hear these. You were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you I think we were
Deletejust wonderful! all of the hard worked paid off.
ReplyDeleteI think as a choir you are going from strength to strength - you make a super sound.
ReplyDeleteThanks patx
DeleteMarvelous, one and all, and your conductor's movements were just perfect! Oh, and I did spy you from afar during the Pallet song.
ReplyDeleteTa for the late afternoon pick-me-up!
Hugs!
Despite what people may think , I hate the. Limelight
DeleteI really enjoyed hearing Nkosi Sikelele sung by your choir in the depths of Wales. Ngiyabonga (Thank you)
ReplyDeleteI know we don't sway that much but I hope we did it proud, it's a lovely anthem
DeleteYees, delightful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I would have loved to attend this concert!
ReplyDeleteGiven your choir masters obvious enthusiasm it's easy to see why you all give your best.
ReplyDeleteHes a lovely nice man..he makes the rehearsals fun
DeleteThe singing is lovely John and the hall is beautiful (those windows!) What fun to try to guess which lady asked for the Pimm's...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these and how lovely to hear your choir!
ReplyDeleteoh John! We used to sing the Pallet song in grade school! Wow, it makes me happy to hear this.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's excellent, great job and it looks like it would be a fun hobby.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! That was first class! Isn't is incredible that I am sitting in northern Vermont across the Atlantic, sipping a cocktail on a rainy evening and listening to a beautiful performance from Wales.
ReplyDeleteThank you, John!
I loved them, especially the second, although I suspect the first was harder to learn. Your director is so smiley and everyone looks happy to be singing. No wonder you enjoy your choir nights!
ReplyDeleteSo much joy!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome.
XoXo
I enjoyed it very much and it was nice to see the choir master who you have written about often.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, all three songs.
ReplyDeleteparsnip
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery good, I like the harmonies. It reminded me of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, I went to see them in Hull.
ReplyDeleteNot just beautiful to hear but beautiful to watch!
ReplyDeleteOk... so now I am sniffing away a few tears... lovely, lovely choral singing... I don't regret many things but I do regret not being able to sing. I would truly love to be a part of a choir but I cannot hold a note. And another reason to be a bit teary is.. I have read your blog for a number of years and have been part of your journey through reading, I followed your zip line challenge, I sent a postcard and there suddenly you are in the flesh... it is a very strange recognition from the rural north west of Auckland of NZ to where you are in Wales. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
It's funny but what makes me tear up is when Jamie does the final celebratory cry and we answer with " awaytoo"
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