VOCES8 - Sleep

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Music video by VOCES8 performing Sleep. (C) 2020 VOCES8 Records
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  • @abbeymills5230
    @abbeymills52302 жыл бұрын

    My high school choir had the privilege to sing this song. Over 100 of us. Once we had all learned our parts, our choral director had us rehearse this in the auditorium- in the pitch darkness. He turned all the lights off and just let us sing. It was one of the most haunting and beautiful songs I’ve ever gotten to perform and to do it in the darkness with no other distractions, just the music. Beautiful. It still gives me chills to think about over a decade later.

  • @stoheha

    @stoheha

    Жыл бұрын

    Without any explanation, my mother, who lost a son to suicide, sobbed uncontrollably listening to this. They couldn't finish the song. Eric really tapped into something with this song. A masterpiece, that puts into song, a deep and terrible part of the human experience, but one that ultimately creates empathy, healing, and hope for a better world.

  • @TheAnimatedJester

    @TheAnimatedJester

    Жыл бұрын

    Remember singing this and Lux Arumque in my high school Chorus as our competition pieces. Remember the surprise of our teacher that I was able to hit the Bass II note at the end of Lux Arumque (He wasn't expecting anyone to be able to do it and 2 of us were)

  • @clutchinson7438

    @clutchinson7438

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stoheha Wow. I agree. I hope you and your family are finding life again

  • @andreaemmons2038

    @andreaemmons2038

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I would have lovedddd to experience that. 😩😩

  • @marcussebastian1437

    @marcussebastian1437

    Жыл бұрын

    That sounds like an amazing experience...i wish I could experience this for myself 😔

  • @benlb11
    @benlb11 Жыл бұрын

    Eric Whitacre is one of the best choral composers of our time. Voces8 is the perfect group to perform his compositions. Absolutely stunning.

  • @randyjsing
    @randyjsing4 ай бұрын

    @3:23 and beyond. I can only describe this as “painfully beautiful”. I recall my Mom surrendering sleep for the final time in May of 2019 and I was never the same. Thank God for the gift of music because it expresses what mere words cannot elucidate. It goes far beyond that.

  • @memyself9518

    @memyself9518

    4 ай бұрын

    My husband of 36 years passed into glory four months ago. The music of Voces8 has expressed things I cannot, even yet.They are truly a blessing for our grief journeys. Sending you a hug.

  • @dannychance1828
    @dannychance1828 Жыл бұрын

    When I was in all state choir in high school, I was part of the TTBB all men’s choir. The SATB choir closed the performance after us that night. as we finished our performance and our director for the night was shaking all our hands, I remember thinking “Wow. This was such an amazing experience. And I worked so hard to get here.” You know, the typical things you think of when you achieve a goal you worked so hard on. But I have a distinct memory of walking back out to find my family who were seated in the audience. The SATB began singing THIS song, sleep, as I walked down the long dark hall and back into the auditorium. It was like a slow motion scene in a movie when the music just perfectly fits the moment. It was so…eerie and haunting. I dont remember any songs that were sang by the SSAA choir, or any other songs that night that the SATB choir sang, and I only remember a few of the songs that we sang, but this song, Sleep, has been engrained in my memory ever since. I don’t know if it’s the haunting harmony, the beautiful words, the vivid memory of that long dark hallway with this being sangin the distance, or what. Honestly, I think it’s because this was the song that was being sang when I saw the look of pride on my moms face when she saw me. She passed away in 2012, but i still see the stage lights reflecting off her smiling face when this song plays and I close my eyes. It’s amazing. 17 years has passed since that night. But every once in a while you hear a special song, and no matter how old you get, you still remember where you were, what you were doing, and even what the air smelled like when you heard it. And to me, Sleep is that song. I’ll forever have a special place in my heart for Eric Whitacre for writing this song and burning it into my soul.

  • @michaelgainer174
    @michaelgainer1745 ай бұрын

    I sang this the year it debuted, conducted by Eric Whitacre. The tension between the soprano and the tenor line is what makes this my favorite choral piece I’ve ever performed. I will never forget performing this. It’s absolutely stunning. And Mr. Eric Whitacre is the composer of the era.

  • @megustas0
    @megustas03 жыл бұрын

    I very rarely comment on KZread videos but this really touched me. My dad passed away earlier this year and this was one of his favourite Eric whitacre pieces. He loved Voces8, we went to 2 of their concerts together, the second of which was so extra special and we both teared up. Thank you for much for sharing. Beautiful.

  • @RenaissanceEarCandy

    @RenaissanceEarCandy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very sorry for your loss

  • @CrimeDoesNotPay

    @CrimeDoesNotPay

    Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing it with us 😊 Sending virtual hugs to you. May your father’s memory be eternal.

  • @galento5312
    @galento5312 Жыл бұрын

    Lyrics: The evening hangs beneath the moon, A silver thread on darkened dune. With closing eyes and resting head I know that sleep is coming soon. Upon my pillow, safe in bed, A thousand pictures fill my head. I cannot sleep, my mind's a-flight; And yet my limbs seem made of lead. If there are noises in the night, A frightening shadow, flickering light, Then I surrender unto sleep, Where clouds of dream give second sight, What dreams may come, both dark and deep, Of flying wings and soaring leap As I surrender unto sleep, As I surrender unto sleep.

  • @cactusowo1835

    @cactusowo1835

    5 ай бұрын

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  • @clutchinson7438
    @clutchinson7438 Жыл бұрын

    The chords at about 1:50 elicit the feeling of the absolute mystery of our existence

  • @sassulusmagnus
    @sassulusmagnus4 жыл бұрын

    The very best small choir I've ever heard. Easily one of the best in the world.

  • @dieuwkevanderheide9411

    @dieuwkevanderheide9411

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree! Plus, live they are just as good! Seen them twice now. Pure joy!

  • @MerricMaker

    @MerricMaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Them, King's Singers, Tallis Scholars, and Gesualdo Six.

  • @QuireofCheahs

    @QuireofCheahs

    4 жыл бұрын

    sassulusmagnus Agreed! I love this rendition!! It was one of my direct inspirations for recording the piece a couple of weeks ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iodrza2PodiTqJM.html

  • @SempreGumby

    @SempreGumby

    3 жыл бұрын

    THE best - hands down.

  • @bartreniers8721

    @bartreniers8721

    2 жыл бұрын

    indeed very very beautiful one of the best choirs at this moment. check also vox luminis !

  • @joelanderson839
    @joelanderson839 Жыл бұрын

    got me cryin on a saturday night. no but honestly I want this played at my funeral

  • @anafox421
    @anafox421 Жыл бұрын

    The lower voices at the climax are just ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. other arrangements don’t bring that movement out enough and Good heavens you guys did . AMAZING !!

  • @simplyspeculation8259
    @simplyspeculation82593 жыл бұрын

    Still one of my favorites. We sang this my senior year of high school. I remember looking into the audience and seeing my dad crying.

  • @youwish2haha
    @youwish2haha Жыл бұрын

    I sang this piece with the Georgia Honors Program, with 28 specially chosen phenomenal singers. And you outdid us with just 8. I’m in awe of you.

  • @DivaBeeAngel
    @DivaBeeAngel10 ай бұрын

    Used to be apart of Chicago Children Choir, yearssss agooo.. But I will never forget this song! When we performed I got the chills , the way it echo in the room. Such a beautiful song It's been about 10 years now if not more and I will never forget.

  • @karliesherman
    @karliesherman4 жыл бұрын

    Practiced this with my high school choir all spring semester this year and ended up not getting to perform it due to covid. It's so wonderful to hear it again, and done so beautifully. Thank you for sharing

  • @gracespicer-pilon5554

    @gracespicer-pilon5554

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened with my high school choir, now I've graduated and I don't know when I will sing in a choir again. Hopefully we can sing again one day soon❤

  • @giantupaz4746

    @giantupaz4746

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m in the same boat as you. Ended up never singing because of COVID. Sleep is one of my favorite pieces, and hopefully I can sing this again in a choir

  • @noahkidd4674

    @noahkidd4674

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dang. Glad I graduated before all that, I was so incredibly lucky to perform this under Eric Whitacres direction with the 2017 ACDA National Honor Choir.

  • @mrice3274
    @mrice32744 жыл бұрын

    The blend! Even at ppp. I can hear all parts. Dissonant chords beautifully done. Keep these videos coming.

  • @cmdrpickles

    @cmdrpickles

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is the power of an expert choral composer-Eric Whitacre-mixed with a professional choir perfectly in tune with each other. It’s moving to the fullest, indeed.

  • @Lacheddar1990

    @Lacheddar1990

    Жыл бұрын

    I will never forget having this discussion with musical teachers in my life. The greatest musicians show their power at pppp. I can't listen to these sopranos without crying. God Bless

  • @noahgrow2011
    @noahgrow20112 жыл бұрын

    I performed this my senior year with my chamber choir I miss it so badly I graduated 2020 and almost two years have flown by I wish I could be with my classmates one more time, the pure joy we had for music was unbelievable. No one has that feeling anymore and it’s miserable

  • @EatMy-Snacks

    @EatMy-Snacks

    Жыл бұрын

    Just reach out to a chior. I know it seems scary but truly you will find that passion again. Just exercise your ability to make it happen :) I felt the same way but now I'm back singing

  • @marcusliber8865
    @marcusliber88653 жыл бұрын

    lyrics: The evening hangs beneath the moon A silver thread on darkened dune With closing eyes and resting head I know that sleep is coming soon If there are noises in the night A frightening shadow Flickering light Then I surrender unto sleep Where clouds of dream give second sight What dreams may come both dark and deep Of flying wings and soaring leap As I surrender unto sleep As I surrender unto sleep As I surrender unto sleep Sleep

  • @play3r.wav.

    @play3r.wav.

    Жыл бұрын

    this is about 2 years too late, but you are missing a verse in the lyrics

  • @miesokim9

    @miesokim9

    6 ай бұрын

    @@play3r.wav.lmao

  • @user-it3fu5wb6g
    @user-it3fu5wb6g4 жыл бұрын

    I was taken to outer space at the climax. I felt the spread of the galaxy. Thank you for your great performance.

  • @jackbarbey
    @jackbarbey4 жыл бұрын

    I listened to this on my crappy phone speaker and could still tell that this was the best version of this song I've ever heard. Bravo!

  • @hipstarchild
    @hipstarchild2 жыл бұрын

    This music resonates on so many levels triggering so many thoughts and emotions that are unique to the listener. I personally was thinking of Ancient Rome for some reason. Very captivating !

  • @conradclipper
    @conradclipper4 ай бұрын

    Even as a musician, I can hardly comprehend the quality of the writing combined with the magic of the performance.Truly transportive, sublime, elegaic. Thank you. I truly think this is one of the most wonderful things to exist in the world.

  • @grahtman8947
    @grahtman89473 жыл бұрын

    The locations they sing in play such a huge part in how their songs sound too, the acoustics are incredible. Makes it sound like more than 8 people, and then they sing with perfection. 🤯

  • @sarahpietigfit8891
    @sarahpietigfit88918 ай бұрын

    I havent heard this piece since i was in high school, brought back so many memories. The choir kid in me loves appreciates this so much

  • @more_mika_moonbeam
    @more_mika_moonbeamАй бұрын

    I've had the privilege to be conducted by Eric Whittaker singing sleep and it was the most magical experience. The whole choir just sparkled under his masterful grasp of subtle movements. He signed my manuscript book and I've kept it close to my heart ever since. I also had a fun opportunity to look after Voches8 in a festival I was helping run. Apart from them being an insanely crisp ensemble, they are some of the most delightful people to be around. We had so much fun and I can't wait for the next time we meet.

  • @darcydevries3358
    @darcydevries335811 ай бұрын

    Honestly, probably the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard. It still sometimes brings me to tears, even though the first time I heard it was over 2 years ago now I think

  • @madelinebandy8999
    @madelinebandy89993 жыл бұрын

    I sang this song in high school, and it is one of those songs that has always resonated deep in my soul. I come back to it maybe a few times a year to be reminded of how beautiful it is, but also to be reminded of how sacred something can feel. This version is so absolutely lovely. Wonderful wonderful.

  • @davidfrech9176
    @davidfrech9176 Жыл бұрын

    You just transported me to a realm of remarkable relaxation with this performance. Such a delicate and powerful performance. Your voices are truly gifts of beauty!! Thank you.

  • @rmcubed
    @rmcubed4 жыл бұрын

    The chord at 3’38” is as good as you are ever going to hear it.

  • @QuireofCheahs

    @QuireofCheahs

    4 жыл бұрын

    rmcubed Agreed! I love this rendition!! It was one of my direct inspirations for recording the piece a couple of weeks ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iodrza2PodiTqJM.html

  • @lunarlight3131

    @lunarlight3131

    8 ай бұрын

    i beg to differ but ok

  • @jeannille_music

    @jeannille_music

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunarlight3131it’s because of the dissonance and tension. U gotta have an ear for it. It’s truly beautiful tho! 💗

  • @lunarlight3131

    @lunarlight3131

    Ай бұрын

    @@jeannille_music oh i know but i'm begging to differ that "its as good as you are ever going to hear"

  • @jeannille_music

    @jeannille_music

    Ай бұрын

    @@lunarlight3131 oh kk

  • @michaelabrouillette987
    @michaelabrouillette9878 ай бұрын

    my high school band played this. i can still remember playing it. mostly the end. i was last chair flute n was really the only one able to do the lowest note we had.

  • @estelleavet5080
    @estelleavet508010 ай бұрын

    we sang this last year in my high school choir and sometimes we'd take it into the foyer which has amazing acoustics and echo and it was literally magical

  • @oliviasherman8965
    @oliviasherman89654 жыл бұрын

    This. This is magic. It’s so beautiful it brings me to another world.

  • @yanbatista
    @yanbatista Жыл бұрын

    One of the best ( if is not the best ) performances I ever heard... always come back to hear again. Thanks so much for your dedication! 🥲😇

  • @jazzmonpatton4862
    @jazzmonpatton48626 ай бұрын

    We sang this in high school and even though we sang it beautifully, I think we were detached from how gorgeous this piece really is. That was truly beautiful.

  • @katespalding2134
    @katespalding21344 жыл бұрын

    Such wonderful harmonies, harmonies that shouldn’t work, work with such beauty c

  • @waderogers
    @waderogersАй бұрын

    So well done. Loved the dissonance right around 3:37. Nice and crunchy! You guys are the epitome of what a good madrigal group should sound like. You literally are setting the modern standard for small vocal ensemble work and as someone who is 65 years young and has been singing this style of music since the early 1980's, it's SO refreshing to see it being done properly! Bravo tutti!

  • @vuduong173
    @vuduong173 Жыл бұрын

    I can never ever get tired of this wondeful song!

  • @patmason2588
    @patmason25882 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more - adore his work, and their perfectly blended voices

  • @toposterity
    @toposterity3 ай бұрын

    I haven't heard this piece in awhile (a few years at least) Yesterday a close family member died, and yesterday this video appeared on my recomendations.

  • @tokenspirit3423
    @tokenspirit34232 жыл бұрын

    The Dynamic 8! working together to bring the best of the best. Thank you so much.

  • @didierdelamonica8182
    @didierdelamonica8182Ай бұрын

    Superbe. Quand j'ai un coup de blues, j'écoute ce groupe et notamment ces compositions de E. W.

  • @hikiwii23
    @hikiwii234 жыл бұрын

    This piece is beautiful and hearing your performance only made me love it more. Absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • @Tempus44
    @Tempus444 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful. I just adore this song. Especially your rendition of it. My absolute favourite your group performs

  • @PleiadesStarChild
    @PleiadesStarChild4 ай бұрын

    A couple kids did this for small group. They performed it today out at small group. It was beautiful

  • @113036stat
    @113036stat4 жыл бұрын

    Superb acoustics!!!!

  • @garywaller3488
    @garywaller34884 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful...Thank you!

  • @wacawlubinski5218
    @wacawlubinski52184 жыл бұрын

    Przedsionek Nieba. Gratuluję. Jesteście wspaniali.

  • @p.a.6034
    @p.a.60344 жыл бұрын

    Simply beautiful. ❤

  • @justinwoods2757
    @justinwoods27577 ай бұрын

    Minute 3-4 is still the most beautiful writing I’ve ever heard

  • @reecebeck6989
    @reecebeck69894 жыл бұрын

    Amazing you guys are so great I saw you perform in st Michael Minnesota

  • @andrewluker1046
    @andrewluker10464 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing! So transcendent and stunning, yet sublime. Thank you for perfecting this piece Voces8!

  • @philippequesnel
    @philippequesnel4 жыл бұрын

    oh my !! the best interpretation I've heard of this piece yet ! wow, thx, superb

  • @ursulawinkler2089
    @ursulawinkler20893 жыл бұрын

    Absolutly great, wonderful voices, applause.

  • @kempedkemp
    @kempedkemp28 күн бұрын

    I don't know which is more phenomenal, the opus or the performers! Heavenly! The clashing dissonances, so difficult to perform, executed flawlessly. My my. I've listened to a few of your videos in the past, I can't believe I haven't subscribed before NOW!

  • @sherryparriott1163
    @sherryparriott11633 жыл бұрын

    first intro to this music, absolutely total skill turned into passion!

  • @gorvos
    @gorvos4 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous, thank you.

  • @caseycheng1402
    @caseycheng14024 жыл бұрын

    My phone speakers don’t do this justice at all

  • @kevinnguyen552

    @kevinnguyen552

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah At least get high quality ones if you want the best experience hear it live

  • @kaan_bey
    @kaan_bey3 жыл бұрын

    3:36 the perfect balance!

  • @_n1ght_Fury_
    @_n1ght_Fury_5 ай бұрын

    i sang this last year in my choir as an alto and it was absolutely beautiful

  • @carlosantoniolopezluna9427
    @carlosantoniolopezluna94274 жыл бұрын

    Un coro fantástico. Inspirador.👏👏👏🌹

  • @KruizerSS
    @KruizerSS4 жыл бұрын

    WOW...just...WOW! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @mnmsunshine
    @mnmsunshine3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🙏🏻have tears... Special thanks to composer.

  • @romeziafaithmeezfernandez7545
    @romeziafaithmeezfernandez75453 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful piece🌹💕

  • @JoeyLeBlancMusic
    @JoeyLeBlancMusic11 ай бұрын

    I’m not crying you are 😢

  • @simonlillie7006
    @simonlillie700610 ай бұрын

    Amazing piece of music, spine chilling

  • @florentassie1939
    @florentassie19393 жыл бұрын

    C’est magnifique! Tellement d’émotions dans votre interprétation! Bravo! Merci.

  • @gerhardoberlin212
    @gerhardoberlin2123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this. Great pleasure to see this artistic dedication to harmony and perfection!

  • @isironicit
    @isironicit4 жыл бұрын

    We are singing this for TMEA this year!!

  • @indieh9

    @indieh9

    4 жыл бұрын

    lucky!! We never got to do any Whitacre when I was in high school. Wait, that isn’t true. We did an SSAA version of The Seal Lullaby

  • @LarissaDawn
    @LarissaDawn Жыл бұрын

    Literally one of the most beautiful songs to showcase functional dissonance

  • @AgelessTurtle
    @AgelessTurtle Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins33964 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent

  • @josediazsanchez9997
    @josediazsanchez99974 жыл бұрын

    Que afinación....., como lo consiguen....., no deja de asombrarme cada obra que muestran. Gracias

  • @gaylenotgale
    @gaylenotgale Жыл бұрын

    this is SO good

  • @Sandraisda
    @Sandraisda Жыл бұрын

    love the ending...wow

  • @Luca-gj9xn
    @Luca-gj9xn3 жыл бұрын

    You are very good and Whitacre is really brilliant! My choir sang "Sleep" during one of our last performances. Write this in the search: you will love it for sure! Corale Novarmonia - Sleep (E. Whitacre)

  • @cristianeflores8067
    @cristianeflores80672 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @elliotportner8020
    @elliotportner80204 ай бұрын

    Beautifully delivered and musically blended into perfection and deep personal affect

  • @liahonagirl
    @liahonagirl4 жыл бұрын

    listened to this just before going to bed tonight . . . perfect 'lullabye' . . . thank you 😊

  • @claytonvisker
    @claytonvisker Жыл бұрын

    showing this to my music class!

  • @duartecunhaleao
    @duartecunhaleao4 жыл бұрын

    Sublime 😭

  • @JaylaScousa
    @JaylaScousa3 жыл бұрын

    Captivating ❤

  • @AnayaMusic
    @AnayaMusic9 ай бұрын

    Dear Eric , I just loved ❤😁

  • @pattiloach
    @pattiloach2 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you. THANK-you.

  • @randyjsing
    @randyjsing26 күн бұрын

    @3:34 I’m undone. Lord have mercy!

  • @pamelawillis9714
    @pamelawillis97144 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @peter2uat
    @peter2uat3 жыл бұрын

    Just perfect! Q - what kind of e-books do you use - I am looking for something bigger than the usual due to old eyes and notes beginning to flutter (as well as the scores)

  • @pamelalyttle
    @pamelalyttle2 ай бұрын

    Splendid

  • @levihernandez5070
    @levihernandez50703 жыл бұрын

    La canción como tal es hermosa, pero en las voces de ellos es única. :') Es mi versión favorita.

  • @brysondavis4417
    @brysondavis44176 ай бұрын

    At 3:40 wow! Absolutely beautiful!!

  • @carlosvillarreal6743
    @carlosvillarreal6743 Жыл бұрын

    The evening hangs beneath the moon, A silver thread on darkened dune. With closing eyes and resting head I know that sleep is coming soon. Upon my pillow, safe in bed, A thousand pictures fill my head. I cannot sleep, my mind’s a-flight; And yet my limbs seem made of lead. If there are noises in the night, A frightening shadow, flickering light, Then I surrender unto sleep, Where clouds of dream give second sight, What dreams may come, both dark and deep, Of flying wings and soaring leap As I surrender unto sleep, As I surrender unto sleep.

  • @donnybrasco6321
    @donnybrasco63212 жыл бұрын

    Exquisite

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat65054 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable!

  • @er500agmail
    @er500agmail2 жыл бұрын

    Good night ❣️

  • @Mukundanghri
    @Mukundanghri4 жыл бұрын

    Heavenly. I must have died.

  • @fgbowen
    @fgbowen Жыл бұрын

    Well-now That's the best I've heard y'all Do!!! You do great Anyway, but ... THAT was something MUCH closer to Definitive. SUPER nice job. ***

  • @CodyEwok
    @CodyEwok11 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @siahsmith7965
    @siahsmith79654 жыл бұрын

    Do y’all do tours?

  • @JoeCambo
    @JoeCambo5 ай бұрын

    8 sounding like 40, seriously impressive

  • @lauramartha3
    @lauramartha34 жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant performance by VOCES8. Also, the composer, Eric Whitacre, is one of today's current masters of writing for voice. (Ah, those perfect, ppp, dissonant chords: give me goosebumps.) I'll see if I can find the lyrics (on Vevo or on Mr. Whitacre's website).

  • @alexanderjuniocaesar3973
    @alexanderjuniocaesar39734 жыл бұрын

    Is this re-uploaded video..? What's the matter with the old video?

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