Eric Whitacre conducts "Cloudburst"

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Choral superstar Eric Whitacre conducted the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers, The St. Olaf Choir, and the 160-voice Minnesota High School Honors Choir in a performance of "Cloudburst"--part of the sold-out VocalEssence "Eric Whitacre Extravaganza" on March 22, 2009 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis.

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@mariahsnyder572 4 года назад

They speaking enchantment table

@LM-db6ty 3 года назад

@rainmoore5676 3 года назад

@b_matthew1850 3 года назад

It's Spanish

@acehologram1861 2 года назад

^ 🤣

@owenkelly4495 2 года назад

it’s called spanish

@Keitillia 9 лет назад

i wish i could listen to this song for the first time again.

@ToxShox. 8 лет назад

Hearing the this the first time was perfect.

@prosingerrenee 6 лет назад

Every time I listen to any of Eric's songs, chills run along my body. Such talent.

@eminemilly 6 лет назад

I'm about to

@hilarylewis7017 5 лет назад

Kat, I understand completely! To create anew that musical experience! In his case, absolutely miraculous!

@davidscott1052 4 года назад

Kat Dopke what a wonderful thing to say ...maybe in the future we will design software to relive the most poigniont moments in our existence and experience them anew

@JoshSaysStuff 9 лет назад

It's gotten to the point where I straight-up cry listening to Eric Whitacre. I can't help it.

@danielasa100 8 лет назад

+JoshSaysStuff It was the same for me...

@geezerdombroadcast 7 лет назад

"That's good". That means you are human. If you aren't moved to tears, or at least gripped by the screams of fear, and longing, dreams for salvation of others, and the profoundness of our human consciousness then you are probably missing some critical piece of humanity, as a primitive ape, or brain damaged person. Those who go emotionless through life without sensitivity to the complexities, and delicacies of the human experience are not fully alive. There are those, who like worker bees, are devoid of empathy, feelings, merely dredging through life unable to show emotion, hardened, and unresponsive to such things as compassion. They are not fully alive, and will never know true love, true greatness, the magic of rational thought, or compassion, a great tragedy. Great joy, and great sadness befalls all who wear human skin. The thing that makes us human is to experience it, and transcend it.

@deathchaser57 5 лет назад

Same here and I’m a grown ass man 😭

@kurtsiecolferites2160 5 лет назад

Lux Arumque makes me cry

@SimonSimon-rn3tm 2 года назад

Yes, it's that bad isn't i!

@AnswerisB 13 лет назад

When I get to heaven, I expect to see Eric Whitacre composing the angelic choir

@tomason86 7 месяцев назад

Last night we performed this piece with my chorus in Córdoba, Argentina. It was amazing, im so happy right now!

@carolwagers 14 лет назад

Eric Whitacre was a student @ UNLV in the mid 80's when I was taking some refresher music classes there. He was a star then, too. He did one choral number with a stage full of singers, and more choirs in the wings above the stage, level with the balcony: the music surrounded us in the most astonishing experience.

@kittehisthebeast 5 лет назад

Watching choral videos that zoom in on the faces of the choir make me realize how important it is to emote during a performance 😅

@sarahdangerrr 8 лет назад

During the storm part, I almost started crying.

@nessarae1194 8 лет назад

Did anyone else get goosebumps? What a beautiful song!

@shblaze2998 5 лет назад

I am literally having goosebumps right now!!

@swalea6507 3 года назад

@@shblaze2998 same

@brieks07 5 месяцев назад

Every single time, without fail!!!

@jennaragsdale5593 8 лет назад

I was going to sing this in my sophomore year and nobody would pay attention so my tea her pulled it from the set and I actually cried

@lesliefields7619 6 лет назад

Jenna Ragsdale that makes me so sad. I would have cried too. I might cry anyway.

@katheys7055 9 лет назад

I got to perform with him and my choir in the Lincoln Center in new York city. We had dinner at the tavern in the green with him, being a small town girl from Nebraska never thought that would happen. Our choir got to get a pic with him and I stood right next to him his arm around me he smelled like fine scotch and cologne lol I almost died. He is just a brilliant composer and artist I am so very glad I got to work with him!

@bellacampbell9979 6 лет назад

kathey s I have that exact same opportunity this year to do that with my choir. We will be signing cloudburst. I am beyond excited

@user-bb3cx9cr1u 5 лет назад

"he smelled like fine scotch and cologne lol I almost died."LOL

@MrThomas1224 5 лет назад

Good for you! You'll never forget it.

@xenathcytrin202 9 лет назад

One of my favorite songs I sang in my high school choir, the amount of emotional impact at the climax is enormous.

@nathanjackson3848 8 лет назад

+Xenath Cytrin I sang it in high school too!!!

@nathanjackson3848 8 лет назад

+Nathan Jackson High school choir that is lol

@XantinwoX 7 лет назад

me too 13 years ago!

@adonie9839 6 месяцев назад

Omg im about to sing it and I’m so frickin excited

@odairepping 8 лет назад

This is a true Genius and he is from this age, not from History books. Something really special to Mankind! We are gifted when we see such a powerful and brilliant mind in action!

@Lenabobena91 14 лет назад

I can't even begin to describe my love for Eric Whitacre. His music is beyond amazing. To me anyway.

@Haywyremusic 2 месяца назад

This piece is such a timeless classic

@Bonas 13 лет назад

The human voice is the most beautiful musical instrument ever. After this video, I have no doubts.

@basedlugia70 9 лет назад

i really love the use of body parts to make it sound like something non-vocal, like snapping fingers to make it sound like rain. i was at a concert last year where a choir that did that, and i was blown away. this piece might be a new favorite by mr. whitacre! :D

@LaurengeOrange 13 лет назад

This is just soul piercing...the beginning when all the voices sound scattered and when they imitate the sound of rain. God, it's just so beautiful

@SingInTune 7 лет назад

This has been my alarm clock wake up for years, on a slow volume ramp up for 5 minutes. I don't think I'll ever change it. Love waking up to these voices every morning!!!

@CreamyPeach08 15 лет назад

I didn't realize they were professionally recording it! I was there.. it was such an amazing experience!

@PudgyCupcake 14 лет назад

This gave me chills, brought tears to my eyes, I even laughed out loud and clapped at the end. Beautiful and moving. This man is a genius. And the choir is absolutely amazing.

@Kaceyhauntsyou59334 10 лет назад

Our chorus is doing this song this year :D we do a Whitacre piece every year :) it's funny cause our director is Mr. Whitaker. lol

@juanypunto92 10 лет назад

La lluvia... Absolutely beautiful Eric Whitacre in Spanish (and very interesting harmony) :):)

@JtheMaster1 14 лет назад

if i listened to this man's music for 24 hours it would be the most relaxing and well spent day of my life. no questions.

@VidMonster 14 лет назад

he's such a genius and inspiration. plus, his hair is legendary. lol

@salamanca1954 8 лет назад

Eric Whitacre gets it!

@coltonc75 8 лет назад

I performed this piece in UNR Concert choir in 1993-94!! as far as I know it was the debut. we performed it in Pasadena and reno. Eric was still tweaking the piece and it was a little different when we performed it. still amazing. I remember my bass part and will never forget it!!! love!!!!!!

@BudgetsKale 13 лет назад

Oh goodness, I encountered my first Whitacre piece at All-State this year, and fell in love. I sincerly hope I am fortunate enough to sing this piece! :)

@JoshSaysStuff 11 лет назад

I nearly cried. Literally the most amazing thing I've ever heard.

@vintage0x 14 лет назад

I keep listening to this over and over. I tweeted to Eric Whitacre calling him the cluster chord guy. He said he "liked that" lol its so true he loves cluster chords!!

@occamsrayzor 14 лет назад

Whenever I feel despair for the future of humanity, it's stuff like this that brings me back again. Beautiful!

@N_Skoronski 5 лет назад

How? What? Why? Is it possible that someone can think to compose this insanity? ...and can I be taught how?

@abelbernal4766 3 года назад

Look for Jacob collier's composition with voces 8 It'll blow your mind

@YerkesDodsonCurve 12 лет назад

Plus who doesn't like to look at Eric Whitacre?

@Polones12 2 года назад

Person can take only so many goosebumps...

@carmenthequeen 12 лет назад

I had the privilege of hearing this song live 3 days ago... I cried.

@yaheadah 6 лет назад

currently singing this in my chorus. really hard but i love it so much

@cuddledvoncuddly 14 лет назад

we just did this song at our concert with only 65 people, and it still sounded amazing!

@jasonbermiller1075 11 лет назад

Incredible. The complexity and brilliance of the piece is simply stunning.

@jamesmartin3842 7 лет назад

100% The absolute best piece of music i have ever experienced. I'm in tears......

@e_nas923 14 лет назад

eric whitacre+big choir+amazing song= GENIUS!!

@ehelwagen 11 лет назад

My daughter will be singing this for her all-state choir in February. I am so excited for her!

@rickyfan3956 15 лет назад

We did this at TTCCF (Texas Two Year College Choral Festival), which is the All-State Choir for junior colleges in Texas, back in 1998. I loved performing this! They made CD's of the performance--I think choir members either got them for free or for a discount--but when I got mine in the mail, I played it over and over! And every time my dad wanted it to rain that summer, I would take my stereo outside and play "Cloudburst" for all creation to hear. It always rained after I played it!

@rikudude95 14 лет назад

The fingers snapping at the end make it real for me. Along with the amazing music, director, and combined choir. I would love for this man to conduct at my wedding, when I have one :P

@zoeysamazingcrafts2906 3 года назад

Yes. Corona has brought me to this. On the other hand this is a wonderful song and I love it!

@Nobynoby2763 3 года назад

Everyone in this auditorium audience just fucking got reborn. Piece of history

@WIPCoaching 12 лет назад

community being called for, sung from, envisioned & brought to life. bravo.

@cozmot5260 5 лет назад

We performed this in high school and honestly this song still gives me the chills. I remember how much I listened to this to be able to perfectly play my part with the bass drum.

@vgaughan 11 лет назад

I love how he conducts. He paints with the colors of the music.

@TurlasThe6 15 лет назад

My choir back in HS has done Sleep and Water Night. His songs are VERY hard to learn, but, once you have them down, they are a pleasure to sing.

@justinzay9749 5 лет назад

Who would dislike something like this??

@ClutchZ28 14 лет назад

This song needs to be performed in a 4D auditorium.....feel the rain! This and Sleep are THE most beautiful songs EVER written....what now mozart?

@falco6789 9 лет назад

this would fit nicely in halo.

@zachkarp 4 года назад

That's exactly what I was thinking😂

@swalea6507 3 года назад

@@zachkarp same

@Yagirlnyesha 3 года назад

I cry everytime I hear this

@WesternWheels 13 лет назад

I like how much it makes it seen like a rainstorm.... I got chills.

@mewzical7 15 лет назад

omg im so jealous that they got to be conducted by Eric Whitacre!!! That would be so unbelievable amazing!!!

@kidtexaus1 8 лет назад

I've heard a dozen versions, choral and instrumental, have sung it in choirs myself, and this one is still the best, by far.

@jennaragsdale5593 8 лет назад

That's cause it's Eric Whitacres actual choir. He wrote this piece, conducted and had his amazing choir perform it

@ElrondPA 7 лет назад

Uh, no. VocalEssence is led by Philip Brunelle. Eric Whitacre has the Eric Whitacre Singers (though he directed this performance). VE is, however, one of the premiere choral groups in the country.

@sensei671 15 лет назад

to be conducted by eric whitacre himself must have been so AMAZING!! our choir sang this at competition last weekend, and we were adjudicated by the person whom this song was written for

@HonorAmongThievesSEA 11 лет назад

Ridiculously beautiful...

@mrcookiemonsterr 13 лет назад

words cannot express how beautiful this song is its as though thousand angels are singing of the greatness and glory of god god is probably weeping from its awesomeness

@nikawolf80 11 лет назад

oh...oh my gosh...beautiful...I have no words.

@marcosdeoliveira9278 2 года назад

It took my breath away! Without a doubt it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard! Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!

@hunfairygirl83 15 лет назад

We're over the concert. It was fantastic! Audience loved Cloudburst. :)

@MegaGemini89 13 лет назад

it's so surreal...every time i listen to it i think of my grandmother who passed away on thanksgiving. it's coming to be a year and i think of how beautiful heaven is for her and all the wonderful things she gets to enjoy..breathe deep granny...i love you

@TheRealXesc 13 лет назад

O... M... G... That man is a GENIOUS! Wow, was that piece WILD or what, beautiful, perfectly coordinated, and even though they blew out my ears at the end, it was still awesome in music! Mr. Whitacre, you are a genious, no less!

@xXRachmaninovaXx 13 лет назад

Never get tired of singing, playing, hearing, analyzing this...always learning from Whitacre ^^

@aadair00 14 лет назад

it would be an honor if i was ever conducted by this man.

@omegaweapon123 14 лет назад

Epic Size choir! With Epic vocal production. With an Epic Baritone solo. And with the Epic Eric Whitacre all in one night!!!

@Accioglee 12 лет назад

This is just too perfect.

@TypeToToohey 12 лет назад

I preformed this with my college's chorale and it was like an out of body experience. Beautiful composition.

@tipofmytongue1024 13 лет назад

The colors painted in this are amazing.

@dotofbett 14 лет назад

What a great way to start the Memorial Day weekend!

@evilmonkey2184 14 лет назад

every thing he writes has me on the edge of my seat beging for more

@Shacksi 14 лет назад

That is fantastic!!!!! Sounded so much better than when we did it.

@EmbraceTheInevitable 9 лет назад

Does anybody else think that Eric Whitacre would be the perfect Jaime Lannister ??

@arlitagariana5772 7 лет назад

EmbraceTheInevitable yesssss but i don't want him to be an as***le :((

@user-tn4nr5hm6u Год назад

It seems Minnesota has a wonderful choral culture❤

@skepticlogician 12 лет назад

What on earth!? It's as if I didn't know choir music until this moment!! Even though I'm a classical musician!! Simply brilliant!!

@ninoboy213 13 лет назад

how can 11 people NOT like this???????

@ohhdearimqueer 14 лет назад

oh my gosh, i think i'd die if i was ever in a choir that had eric whitacre conduct them.

@UberFacundia 11 лет назад

Truly one of the most captivating and massive performances of one of the most innovative and moving choral pieces yet assembled. Absolutely Breathtaking.

@akowns 14 лет назад

Tenors are awesome. It's so great to hear a really fantastic men's section.

@danejoers9553 11 лет назад

Amazing!! And even his hair is well-composed. I am experiencing follicle envy.

@senojlegin17 14 лет назад

Whitacre's music is instantly recognizable, whatever piece is being performed. Is this a good thing?!

@sharepeace3 14 лет назад

My son's choir will be working with Eric Whitacre soon. So excited now that I've seen this. They also sang this piece. Thanks for posting!

@deltasshadow9135 5 месяцев назад

For anyone looking Soprano solo starts around 5:09 and the bass Solo starts at exactly 1:00

@MADMmerf 15 лет назад

Oh man! I wanted to go to that SO BAD! One day before my birthday too... haha... Oh well... ... My honor choir was fun, but my gosh! Being conducted by Eric Whitacre! How sweet would that be!

@godsgrace7777 4 года назад

English Lyrics: The rain ... Eyes of shadow-water eyes of well-water eyes of dream-water. Blue suns, green whirlwinds, pecks of light that open pomegranate stars. But tell me, burnt earth, is there no water? Only blood, only dust, only naked footsteps on the thorns? The rain awakens ... We must sleep with open eyes, We must dream with our hands we must dream dreams of active rivers Searching for their cause Dreams of the sun dreaming of its worlds we must dream aloud, we must sing till the song casts roots, trunks, branches, birds, stars, we must unearth the lost word, and remember what the blood, the tides, the earth, and the body say, and return to the point of departure

@julaalt Год назад

En castellano por favor! El texto español

@BlueMewSings3 11 лет назад

Interesting to find out about the background of this piece. Cool! Eric Whitacre is the best! Inventive, creative, and fun. Thanks for the great post. Love it. This should have a gabillion views and there should be a Love button. What's not to like about this? Love the varying ages of the choir. :-)

@Guppy2410 11 лет назад

this was awazing ,brought tears to my eyes and i had goosbumps the whole time ,Eric Whitacre ,you are a gift too all mankind :)

@Roocheer 11 лет назад

This song gave me goosepimples, I miss singing in a choir

@HildeVerboven 7 лет назад

I can hear the rain fall and the cloud burst. Beautiful.

@JennVOGUE 15 лет назад

This song is absolutely INCREDIBLE.

@ErinTheDon 14 лет назад

I LOVE the bass part in this song... fantastic. :D

@andrewwojcik21 15 лет назад

Gorgeous. They do a perfect job with the perfect hush at 2:26... literally, flawless.

@ClassySwimmer 13 лет назад

Does anyone else start crying when they hear this?

@bonetmax 9 лет назад

I have a cloudburst in my eyes!!!! D':

@BevinGregory 12 лет назад

There are not words for how beautiful this is. I can't get over how he so completely paints the most beautiful pictures with his music. It just moves people--to tears, to laughter, to whatever. It's incredible and wow, this song is just---beyond wonderful. Definitely closed my eyes.

@ireland102488 15 лет назад

words cannot express the amazing mind of this man

@lemonsquishy 14 лет назад

i would have loved to hear this at orchestra hall........ the acoustics are absolutely phenomenal. thank you eric whitacre. everything you do is amazing!