My dad sang barbershop music for the better part of 50 years. He passed 5 years ago. The spine tingling harmony never gets old. This group sounds great. The lead singer has some very impressive lung capacity and the whole time holding the note perfectly. Well done gentlemen.

@MrRaysquatch

9 ай бұрын

Who I thought was the lead singer ended up actually being the tenor. My mistake. It is Tim Waurick, phenomenal singer.

It just doesn't matter how many times I hear this. Those final 30 seconds make my toes curl every time.

@zeppelinman70

4 жыл бұрын

It's called an eargasm.

@crsoffical

2 жыл бұрын

that weird

@ronk1125

2 жыл бұрын

Wow barbershop acapella at its finest, unbelievable arrangement, I'm blessed to have sung the lead and I treasure every moment of the memory and I'm still singing along, also classics Railroad Rag and For the Longest Time

I successfully posted the last note on lead without breathing for the second time today! Super proud of myself.

@Player-ys6mn

7 жыл бұрын

Not that hard tho!

@lazy_bloom

7 жыл бұрын

Not that hard if you hyperventilate for the 4 measures leading up to the post. Otherwise you're fucked.

@kanchanchaudhary1973

2 жыл бұрын

congrats!

@eboone

Жыл бұрын

@@Player-ys6mn wow thanks :/

@Bingusmomento

Жыл бұрын

its actually really easy lol. not to let you down

THAT BASS!!! KILLING THE GAME!

Every time I hear this arrangement I wish I had the lungs of that tenor

@SutekkaGhost

10 жыл бұрын

I did in high school. Then I started smoking. Yup.

@careyjones98

5 жыл бұрын

No one has the lungs of that tenor! I'm pretty sure he is Kryptonian

@mavrcva9313

5 жыл бұрын

That post at the end is the lead

@careyjones98

5 жыл бұрын

@@mavrcva9313 Actually its not the lead holding that post. It is the lead part but Tim Waurick the tenor switches parts with the lead Eric Dalbey to hold the post and Eric takes the high point for the end

I thought whoever did the last note was gonna pop like the bluebird from Shrek! AWESOME, GUYS!

@bugler0090

5 жыл бұрын

It just reminded me of the Bug's Bunny episodes where his glove continues to conduct the opera singer, lol!

@MSA03

5 жыл бұрын

His name is Tim waurick if you didnt know or cared after 4 years lol

@brandonfregoso9833

3 жыл бұрын

Brandon

I've recently had surgery that restored hearing in my right ear. What a blessing to listen to this in full stereo!! Did anyone else hear a high overtone of at least several octaves above Tim's note in that last chord?

its been a decade but this is so beautiful still

that's Tim Waurick, one of the best barbershop tenors around. He's the guy that posts the note at the end of the song for 30+ seconds

I've watched this video over 100 times, and it still does not cease to amaze me.

That last note...I WOULD DIE!

@AriochStarr

10 жыл бұрын

That can be arranged

@cloudfangLP

10 жыл бұрын

AriochStarr Well that's not nice :/

@Alex-sm4wi

9 жыл бұрын

***** To be honest, after a bit of practice and some warming up, you would be able to hit that note for at least 30 seconds, maybe even higher

@jshinab2

9 жыл бұрын

Matt Bellamy If you can hang on to Tim's volume and tone for that long, you may have some real barbershop potential. Tim Waurick is an absolute beast.

@Alex-sm4wi

9 жыл бұрын

agreed

HOLY CRAP THAT ENDING BLEW MY MIND!!!!!!!

Inspires me to sing more more more. Absolutely love this version. I have much to learn, but one day I will sing my way across the planet. Best wishes and smiles to all of you out there. Remember to go the distance. ;) "Trust the World - hunt your dreams"

Wow. All I can say is wow. That was absolutely amazing. Your balance and tonal quality is stunning! I played this in my choir class for part of the listening part of our warmups and everyone in the class (advanced men's a-cappella) was speechless. I can't say enough good things about you guys. Superb job gentlemen.

Just don't understand why other covers have more views than this one

I have listened to this twelve times today. I hate you, Vocal Spectrum.

That last harmony is just magnificent!

If you've got enough breath support it is possible, but to do it at that dynamic for that long is very impressive.

This gives me chills....This version never fails to lift my spirits! Thank you Vocal Spectrum!

Damn, THAT is how you sing that song!

Right, just needs to hold it for 10 more seconds or so... We're half way there.

"Go the Distance" is a song from Disney's 1997 animated feature film, Hercules. It was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel, and originally recorded by American actor Roger Bart in his film role as the singing voice of Hercules. American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton recorded a pop version of the song for the film's end credits. so i think i was dead on what i said.

I just don't understand why this isn't on the radio all the time rather than the other crap that's on now... Music like this can be called Music

pure eargasm. holy shit that tenor.

I just listened to Rendezvous Quartet's version of this song and I don't know which one I like better. Both leave me in shock by the amazing the vocal blending they achieve. It is amazing that the same song with the same arrangement sung acapella by 2 quartet groups can sound so different. It is apples and oranges and I feel like eating fruit salad. Standing ovation to you Vocal Spectrum. Sensational!

It's unbelievable how good this is!

God given talent. Absolutely amazing. Overtone, not a shake not a crack, Incredable vocal power/lung capacity. Im dumbfounded! AMAZING!

I love the notes in this song! The dynamics are amazing! They are truly the best!

Spine tingling harmonies - so fantastic!

Phil: I trained all those would-be heroes. Odysseus, Perseus, Theseus. A lot of "yeuseus." And every one of those bums let me down flatter than a discus. None of them could go the distance.

Chills! I got CHILLS from this! :D I always loved the song and this is just amped in every way.

this is a truly spectacular, truly beautiful a capella. brings me to tears every time.

holy shit. That last note from the tenor.

@joshburns1777

9 жыл бұрын

Tim Waurick (pictured centre in the video) is not human. His range is just outrageous.

@Dustin1047

5 жыл бұрын

Yup. Tim is just other worldly!

This is a song by Vocal Spectrum,an international barbershop quartet world champion . Arrangement is from Tim Waurick,the tenor, thus the mostly tenor melody and that awesome last note is indeed all Tim. He is known for long notes besides being an awesome arranger and he can sing all four barbershop parts for a demo tape, He has quite a few songs on here. Has performed classical music as well and has sung in many countries and Carnegie Hall too! Not bad for someone from Missouri !! Check out Vocal Spectrum's " Bring Him Home" featuring Tim as well. Google Vocal Spectrum for their website and contact info.

@chromagic

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, I really admire Tim because he is one of the most talented singers I ever knew...but this arrangement has been written by Aaron Dale, not by Tim. Probably you can buy the perfect Teachtracks Tim sung (all four voices!). And without having the music in front of me, I am quite sure hearing Eric's beautiful voice (the lead singer of Vocal Spectrum) singing the melody...

@treesarecool12345678

7 жыл бұрын

Gary Sandman Arrangement is by Aaron Dale, not Tim.

The words are "the gods" in the film, and "my god" in the Michael Bolton version. While personally I prefer the former ("gods" rhymes better with "odds"), the latter gets used in a capella versions more often, because it's adapted from the Michael Bolton version (the film version omits the verses and has dialogue over where they were).

The tag is so iconic

I'd like to be 30 years younger and have Tim's lungs. Hell I'd take just one of them. Absolutely awesome.

Trust me, nothing feels better than posting an A that soars through the tag, but sometimes you've gotta know the limits!

We’re singing this in our Men’s Choir, and on the sheet music, that very last section is actually labeled with “Insanity... this is too high for anybody other than VS”

i miss watching these guys! they sound this amazing when they are rehearsing too!

it's not edited. it's the tenor, tim waurick and he is most likely the greatest tenor in barbershop history.

Goodbye, Hercules. Tim Waurick just took your spot in barbershop mythology :)

Amazing. Absolutely awe-inspiring. If you just want to vibe this is definitely something I would recommend. It is just such an inspiring song to start with and this performance of it just encapsulates raw talent and emotion that this song can really let shine!

shame there isn't a "LOVE IT" button. What a fab quartet!

That base...wow...

Just started doing this with my barbershop quartet, so much fun!!

Please don't compare them to glee. That is a slap in the face.

@CSharpMajor

3 жыл бұрын

Huzzah a man of quality

I got non-stop chills throughout this whole video. Absolutely amazing.

Pretty much the best barbershop song ever

Ugh the bass line is soooooooo sawesome in this song!!!

It's a crying shame you have such a terrible picture to such a beautiful song and such an incredible presentation. You guys are wonderful.

Vocal Spectrum didn't change the words. The arranger did. And really, it's one letter, so it doesn't matter.

With Tim Waurick in the world, what hope is there for the rest of us?

Just a quality song and outstanding harmony...love it!

DAMN that bass is ridiculous!

"The only person in the world who can pull off that note." I beg to differ. I have seen and heard many singers pull of this note. There is nothing special about it. An impressive feat that he can hold a note this long. But I doubt that he's the ONLY one in the WHOLE WORLD that can pull off that note."

Absolutely breathtaking! (For real--I think I was holding MY breath for the length of the tag!) Fantastic!

I couldn't close my mouth at the end !!!!!

What an incredible performance!

Not only that! But the Tenor holds that note for 40 seconds....

WOW!!! No words can describe how awesome that was

ZOMG - that final chord!!!

I like the face of that guy in the picture. I made that exact same face while listening to this song.

That bass is amazing.

The ending is just too good. holy cheezus!

No, he swaps with Eric at "But to look beyond the glory" at 2:27, have a listen, and you should hear the change in the voice singing the melody, cos Eric and Tim's voices sound very different.

My goosebumps have goosebumps. That was awesome!

You guys are great! Perfect harmony and pitches!

Electrifying!!

so awsome, powerful and beautiful

Amazing and one of my favorites!

Its actually a different system in the following order from highest to lowest (generally): Tenor (High), Lead (Melody), Baritone (Bridges Between melody and Bass/Tenor), Bass (Low)

Amazing... You sing very good !! Your voices are woderfuls !!

Incredible !

the last note that guy held lasted almost 30 seconds

@wtwilson100

10 жыл бұрын

Yea, Tim Waurick's pretty crazy... it might be in the links or it might not, but he sings something like 7 or 8 octaves... Just pure ridiculous!

@isiah180

10 жыл бұрын

Alex Wilson 7-8 octaves?!? thats like a whole piano.

@prdrummer3

10 жыл бұрын

Isiah Vang He has a video on his channel of him singing 9 octaves. go check it out. Blew my mind.

@nickmeredith002

10 жыл бұрын

Jesse Ramirez That is not real.... Geese... The bottom and top ends are completey edited computerised sounds. He only sings about 3 and half octaves in that video, the rest of it is entire voice manipulation. The point of the video is to basically mock this idea that he has some sort of super voice. Can't believe how many people actually buy that, and actually believe that is him singing those pitches...

@acheron228

10 жыл бұрын

***** you clearly have never heard of tim storms the guiness world record holder for widest vocal range. His voice spans 10 octaves

This gives me an eargasm every time!

This should have more views

3:05 eargasm 😩

Just lovely. Enough said.

holy shit that one guy owned his last note! that was unbelievable O_O

this gave me goosebumps. absolutely amazing, you should be proud of yourselves.

I LOVE that they said, "I will please my God." Respect level times a hundred. So much God-given talent. Brilliant (:

Simply brilliant - well done!

31 people can't go the distance

@jacktheluth4083

9 жыл бұрын

TC Hilst 34 now

@jasonsmithoffical

9 жыл бұрын

35 now lol

@finchi55

8 жыл бұрын

+TC Hilst 36 there is a tear in my eye

@FanofCrash25

8 жыл бұрын

+Corban Finch Still 36 for 36 tears

@FanofCrash25

8 жыл бұрын

+Corban Finch Still 36 for 36 tears

Has nobody commented on that last tenor note? He held that mother for 30 fucking seconds.

Wow! Wonderful sound

this is so awesome

That Tenor....wow!!!!

Clean and oh so accurate. Kudos, men!

that final chord is godly... Zeus would be proud :D

:,) crazy chills this song gave me!! I absolutely love it!

@ProdigyStepper yes, it is available on ITunes. Just search for Vocal Spectrum, Go the Distance

Holy shit. Wow. Just ...wow!

I would give anything to have a score for this! Arranger is brilliant!

I thought it was going to be funny, but it was a beautiful masterpiece 10/10

Yeah!! I was looking at the sheet music and wondering who's singing that, or better yet, who even could sing that. The last chord's just amazing as a whole! Even the high f is super hard to hit!

this is stupidly good

The bass is singing in the final chord, he's just drowned out by Tim's Ab. The final chord is bass (Chris) = middle Db, tenor (Tim) = Ab above middle C, baritone (Jonny) = Db octave above Chris, and finally lead (Eric) = F above high C. Obviously, because Tim, and possibly Jonny (the man's got an amazing upper range) are belting, Chris's relatively low Db gets covered up by the group. He's singing though, trust me.

I've heard a lot of people do this, and this... Is good.

I love this song! My favorite version of the song over the original version! These guys are amazing! I want to find the lyrics and sheet music for it so I can learn it! Acapella is awesome