This song makes me sad in a happy way

*Hi I'm from Brazil. Where is the thousand likes button?*

That alto and tenor are doing majestic things

Music like this makes the world a better place 💖👏👏👏👏

I've had an extremely saddening day today and I'm glad that you arranged this. It really made my day better. Thank you.

@Blackwhips445

5 жыл бұрын

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@edwardmax9147

3 жыл бұрын

i wish you all the best

@CherryCloverBlossom

3 ай бұрын

Praying for you ❤️

I have listened to this Wonderful quartet many times singing “Smile”. This group’s tight harmony with it’s superb message deeply touches my heart & spirit. I have posted it several times also so it can inspire many others. Thank you for sharing~~~such a marvelous experience!

Charles Chaplin was a genius. Wonderful rendition. I wish you all "just smile", always.

Wow, what an exceptional brilliant rendition of SMILE!!! Charlie Chaplin is Smiling!

I am a Barbershop nutcase and live for 4 part harmony . The mix of male and female voices is fantastic. The facial expressions and performance are world class. Spirit of Harmony Barbershop Chorus

One of the most beautiful vocal arranging I ever heard in my life! God bless Carlito's soul, all the love in the world and these wonderful young singers and their arranger! Roberto Sion, Brasil

The intermingling of alto and tenor lines are pure brilliant. So easy to ignore the middle parts and the intricacies involved in making up the full chords. Excellent arrangement!

Last August, 2019, I became a widower after 53 years of marriage. As a chorus and quartet singer, I know what it takes to produce such beautifully balanced sound and yours is among the best I have ever heard. It reminds me that until my beloved wife and I meet again, one of the best ways to meet the challenges of living alone for the first time in my life is just to smile often and move on, one foot ahead of the other! I would love to hear more songs by your great group!

Fantastic arrangement. Harmonic discoveries to die for. I cried. Thank you so much.

In San Francisco with fire ravaged skies from hundreds of separate burns. This song really uplifted me on contact. Thanks for a much appreciated uplift.

I can just see Charlie giggle in disbelief seeing how his song could sound so beautiful through the magic of human voices in harmony. Hard work pays off magnificently. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@petermutton8046

3 ай бұрын

It's the words which really make this song and they weren't written by Chaplin. Geoffrey Parsons was the lyricist. They'll both be smiling.

Perfect tuning in a difficult but superb arrangement! Absolutely lovely!

Beautiful. Charley Chaplin would be proud.

Wow...fantastic voices...beautiful arrangement...thank you.

４人のハーモーニーが美し過ぎて…心がじんわり温かくなりました。ありがとう！

Absolutely mind-blowing harmony, timing arrangement and composition. This is medicine to lift the weight of covid 19 from anyone listening. The hairs stand up on my neck!!!

This gave me chills multiple times. Those chords, man. Also, most important for me is the heart behind it; there is a warmth here that moves people beyond just getting to listen to a perfect blend. Thank you for bringing both!!

@dawnhutchins11

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! The intricacies between the alto and tenor intermingling are easy to ignore. They played up those tight chords and did so seamlessly.

Full of goose bumps!!! You guys are wonderful!!! Mind blowing harmony, voices, expression...superb!

Good job, Ben and everyone - but especially Ben, from one composer/arranger to another. Nice.

I keep this arrangement as a treasure and from time to time, I listen to it. Thank you

Beautiful blending of voices. So soothing!

This gave me the chills oh my goodness 1:47 the chord progression is so amazing.

Today 1 year, 113 days, 11 hours, 56 minutes, and 41 seconds after that awful day, this song still brings a tear (actually many) to my eye.

@joeysarmiento1925

5 жыл бұрын

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Quite possibly the best thing on the internet

I return to this version every time I visit my brother at the military cemetery. I sang it to him at his graveside. You guys do such an amazing and inspiring job. Please collaborate some more. Love you all!

I teach music at an elementary school and this song features two of our important vocabulary words: quartet and a cappella. All of my students have watched this. They have been absolutely mesmerized by the sublime vocals, the expressive facial expressions, and the lush harmonies. Thank you so much! They do wonder why the tenor doesn't take a turn singing the "main part". haha It's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

@jackiejames3603

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to Voctave Acapella that is heaven sent. There is nothing more lovely than the instrument of the human voice. God given talent

@andgo100

4 жыл бұрын

As a tenor, I also wonder why we don't get to sing the "main part." : )

@michaeltutty1540

3 жыл бұрын

@@andgo100 Listen to Pentatonix. Mitch Grassi is a contra-tenor and he does sing the lead at times.

@andgo100

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltutty1540 I've listened to Pentatonix's "Run to You," where a tenor melody is present much of the time. Often times in choral settings, though, tenors don't get much more than harmonies, sound effects, oohs, and ahs..

@andgo100

3 жыл бұрын

And my comment was primarily focused on this piece, specifically, and was supposed to be taken lightly, as shown by the smile (no pun intended) I put at the end of said comment.

This makes me cry and smile at the same time Remembering my grandpa and missing him a lot ..now more than ever I wish all the people listening to this beautiful masterpiece... a very very happy life ahead ❣️ Keep smiling :')

My choir teacher showed my class this song months ago and i still come back to listen to this beautiful arrangement

Ben Bram does love to arrange in 5 part harmony... (Pentatonix, etc.) As an arranger myself, I have to say I love it too. 5 part harmony is the best! There are chords you can do with 5 parts (including but not limited to 9th chords) that you just can't with a quartet! (Most of the song was in 4 parts though.) Truly a great arranger and a great arrangement. :) Loved the rich chords, and also the attention to guiding us through the challenging lyrics of the song, simultaneously sad and upbeat, with an appropriately serious, but also ringing and joyful arrangement. Thanks, Ben Bram.

This is the prettiest version of 'Smile' I've ever heard. It is now my favorite and I've shared it with everyone! Thank you!

Just beautiful.

Nicely done. Your sound/rendition plus the classical lyrics and tune are very affecting. Thank you and kudos!

The arrangement, your voices and how pure you guys sing...just amazing!

I'm in love with this version of Smile, it's the most beautiful I've ever heard. Beautiful arrangement, beautiful and clear voices. I never tire of listening to it again and again.

My goodness. Those voices. ❤

one of my favorite songs. beautiful.

This was my song I listened to as I watched my dad die and I appreciate your arrangement. It made us smile. 🌧😭

I love this arrangement and performance. It seems to me that, unlike some other versions of this song, this one carries a quite serious empathy with the times of sadness - it is not just a blithe or superficial "be happy because everything is fine". So I give thanks, for this beautiful arrangement, and beautiful performance :-)

@petermutton8046

Жыл бұрын

Great comment. The words were written by Geoffrey Parsons who was gay. It seems to me that maybe the story behind the lyrics was his own sadness of being unable show public affection for the love of his life. I also think it is just perfect for a funeral. It is just such a sublime interpretation.

@lethargogpeterson4083

9 ай бұрын

@LurkinMarsupial, I agree on the importance of empathy for a song like this. I think the sweet, sad melody (Charlie Chaplin's, correct?) really helps there, as opposed to a different song like "When you're smiling...the whole world smiles with you."

It's 4 years later and where has this talented quartet gone? I think I have only found 2 songs from them here.

Tears to my eyes. So harmonically rich... lovely arrangement. Made me nostalgic for my early choral days in high school, singing 4 and 5 part harmonies. Thank you, thank you!!! So awesome.

That was amazing! I'm absolutely blown away by this genius arrangement.

Ben Bram this is the dopest thing I've ever heard. I like to think of myself of a pretty crafty vocal arranger and it took me well over an hour to pick out the vocals. The Alto part is freaking ridiculous and she has one of the best blends I've ever heard. I got to give it to you man this is genius.

@brigettebennett7690

4 жыл бұрын

So Beautiful, Thanks BEN & the other great voices. You've boosted my spirit on this Friday morning.

Wow, that's a real pleasure to hear. Thanks for the joy you spread. 💚

I am so moved by this wonderful arrangement of Charlie Chaplin's composition. The voices are perfectly harmonized. We need more of this to create a world, that uplifts spirits, and becomes one in harmony with itself. Thank you. You guys rocked that.

One of the most beautiful songs in the English language, sung in one of the most beautiful of renditions. Very moving, very beautiful . . . thank you. (Charlie would smile too.)

@iandavis1355

2 жыл бұрын

And I've likely listened to this a dozen or more times. Stunning every time I listen. My number one pick me up song.

Wow, that's just gorgeous! And a good message to put out there on this particularly depressing day.

Thank you so much for this absolutely beautiful arrangement of one of my favourite songs and for sharing that score with the lovers of great singing in the world. This has made my day. Many many thanks x

Absolutely incredible...love that song.

Just sang this arrangement at my dad's memorial. Thank you for this.

Fantastiquement beau ! Quels arrangements, quels accords suptils, et quelle interprétation sublime. Bravo et merci.

I love love love this!! What a beautiful arrangement and performance.

My favorite, too! That is absolutely wonderful.

This is so unbelievably beautiful!

Beautiful balanced voices! The bass is my fav

Fantastic ... Have to listen to it everyday. Wonderful Arranging

Absolutely beautiful! Well done! My hats off to you Ben Bram😀

OMG😁 Thank you. It`s beautiful 😍

I woke up with this song stuck in my head two days ago, and I've been continually "afflicted" with it ever since. Unable to get it out of my head, I've listened to over a dozen versions on KZread, and this just made my Top 3...ranking right up there with Judy Garland and Tony Bennett! By the way, that Add 9 chord at the end...(A) absolutely no better way to finish a song, and (B) y'all sounded like Take 6 (which ain't easy with only four). As I listen to it again...and again...I'm also struck by some of those large, _clean_ jumps in the bass line. Nicely executed!

Such a nice and delicate moment. Love your voices. Thank you so much !

Absolument Fabuleux ! Un grand MERCI !

Beautiful! Thank you!

There is so much to like about this video, but to me the arrangement stands out. It is truly exceptional.

Absolutely stunning! Goose bumps plus tears...

Absolutely STUNNING! Such a beautiful match of the four vocals and harmonies - one of the best I've heard in a long time. Thank you so much for this moving rendition.

What an amazing arrangement 😍😍 The dessonant and suspended chords are giving such feels ... Very inspiring to newbies like us .. Looking forward to more such videos @Ben Bram 🙌🏻😀

The singer standing next to Ben has the most melodic voice, so gorgeous and beautiful. And the overall sound was so rich, so blended, and delicious to hear.

Listened to this song about 20 times now and it still makes me smile. Such a beautiful arrangement and amazingly talented singers!

Just beautiful! I keep listening to it over and and over again, without ever getting tired of it.

I smiled with this beautiful sound❤😃

@nen_gravestnes6445

7 жыл бұрын

And Ben Bram I didn't know that you sing, u guys are really good

@okonh0wp

7 жыл бұрын

Ben Bram was in a prestigious music program at USC where he met Scott Hoying. He was, by that point, a producer at the Sing Off which is what made it fairly easy for Hoying to audition his 3 friends in the Pentatonix.

@nen_gravestnes6445

7 жыл бұрын

okonh0wp Thank you for the info😊👌

@okonh0wp

7 жыл бұрын

I think if you look up SoCal Vocals on KZread circa around 2010-2011 you can see the two singing together int he same a capella group

Beautiful. Thanks!

What a wonderful song for the times we are in. Love it!

Just wonderful!!! Congratulations, beautiful voices.

The perfect harmony of your voices literally made me need to gasp for breath TuT)

Kenton chen from sing off? Amazing rendition, wonderful arrangement. Gonna share this to everyone on fb.

Tremendous arrangement, and some awesome vocalists! Wonderful job. Thank you for sharing!

Very nice “thick track” production ...kudos to the engineers and, of course, the singers.

Smile, though your heart is aching Smile, even though it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky You'll get by If you smile Through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the Sun come shining through, for you Light, up your face with gladness Hide, every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you'll just smile That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you'll just smile Sorria, embora seu coração esteja doendo Sorria, mesmo que ele esteja partido Quando houverem nuvens no céu Você conseguirá Se você sorrir Com seu medo e tristeza Sorria e talvez amanhã Você verá o sol brilhando, para você Ilumine seu rosto com alegria Esconda qualquer traço de tristeza Embora uma lágrima possa estar tão próxima Esse é o tempo que você tem que continuar tentando Sorria, o que adianta chorar? Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena Se você apenas sorrir Este é o momento que você tem que continuar tentando Sorria, de que adianta chorar? Você descobrirá que a vida ainda vale a pena Se você apenas sorrir

@miraldocerqueira8198

4 жыл бұрын

Thenk tou Very much👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Sight read this in arrangement in my choir today. Beautiful piece especially after all of the political stuff that's been going on recently. Nice to have music like this as an escape.

@kaypeeler8607

6 жыл бұрын

where can I get a copy of the music?

@chuckkirkpatrick6712

6 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the vocal chart for this. Would love to study it....

@Voicedude

5 жыл бұрын

ditto

@wanderingmonkvinyl

5 жыл бұрын

In the description. You can download the track as well as the sheet music.

So beautiful............... Absolutely beautiful, thank you for that blessing!

WOW! Perfection, right here on KZread! Superb arrangement, with such delightful, difficult harmonies! Tuning perfect, untempered intervals! Thank you! What a delight!

feel like the tenor is so underappreciated for this piece literally doing all the nasty work and only gets that nice suspension at the end lmao

@williambeck6364

4 жыл бұрын

'That tenor' is the amazingly talented Kenton Chen. He's a star in his own right, so it was nice to see him laid back and part of a group. Search KZread'Kenton Chen.'

@sinfonian2013

4 жыл бұрын

He's singing the 9th! Awesome.

@OmniphonProductions

4 жыл бұрын

@@sinfonian2013 Is there any better finishing chord than the Major 9?

@pbj4toast

4 жыл бұрын

His work was awesome. Spot on.

@dawnhutchins11

4 жыл бұрын

His part is probably the most intricate and difficult to do in this arrangement. He has the most dissonance and such amazing intermingling with the alto notes. Pure brilliance!

Beautiful

@emilyb.cooper6698

6 жыл бұрын

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A perfect "crew" and enchanting arrangement, Ben! Thank you!

Goosebumps when I heard this. I love it. Thank you

Ben Bram you sing I didn't know that BTW its really good :)

THIS Song was written by Charles Chaplin

@OmniphonProductions

4 жыл бұрын

The _music_ was written by Charles Chaplin in 1936. The lyrics weren't added until 1954...by a pair of industry songwriters. Nat King Cole actually recorded the first version with lyrics that year. When I found this out, I was initially disappointed to find out he hadn't written the lyrics, _but_ upon hearing the original, instrumental version, I was immediately even more impressed with Chaplin than before. In addition to being a great actor and comedian, it turns out he was an incredibly gifted musician and composer!

@MyTimeOutt

4 жыл бұрын

This helps explain why Petula Clark covered this one, as well as her wonderful hit "This Is My Song." They were friends. Plus, she is a superb song stylist, not just a hit grinder.

@Olhamo

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for clarifying, I found it hard to imagine C. Chaplin endorsing /promoting some of the ideas, like “hiding...” as well-meaning as the lyrics are.

@keriwormald

4 жыл бұрын

@@OmniphonProductions I didn't know that! Good information! I always assumed Chaplin had written both.

@speedy3702

4 жыл бұрын

@@OmniphonProductions Yes, the melody alone of the music is already incredibly gorgeous even without the lyrics. So it's already very impressive by itself to have been compused by someone who wasn't even primarily a composer.

Just lovely... thank you.

Awesome arrangement! This version took this classic to a higher level! LOVE THIS !!! Thanks for your creativity!!

Music by Charlie Chaplin from his 1936 film "Modern Times."

@chantalmc2800

3 жыл бұрын

👌💕

TOTALLY AMAZING! Did I see somewhere that the score was also available?

This is simply beautiful - and a fine antidote to all the sad craziness going on all around us. Thank you Ben!

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful......!!!!!LOVE IT!!!!

Incredible sound and blend. I want more! Have you recorded anything else? Does your group have a name? You're amazing!

Isn't this like the most relevant COVID-19 song ever ;)

I get an electric shock of goosebumps whenever India starts her verse. Good job, all!

PERFECT Acapella and one of the most beautiful song and lyrics ever written. Thank you for bringing a tear to my eye. Your voices are pure magic.