TEDxObserver - Tim Rhys-Evans and Only Boys Aloud - Performance
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2012
- In 2000, Tim Rhys-Evans set up a Welsh male voice choir called Only Men Aloud, a contemporary take on the Welsh choral tradition. Eight years later, it was voted the nation's favourite choir when it won BBC 1's Last Choir Standing. In 2010, as part of his mission to safeguard Welsh singing traditions, and to keep choral singing alive in the communities in which it first developed, Tim formed Only Boys Aloud. It's open to all boys between the ages of 14 and 19, without audition, and there are now nine separate choirs, in nine South Wales towns. Together they form Only Boys Aloud. Mentored by the adult members of Only Men Aloud, part of Tim's mission is to inspire the boys in other areas of their lives and one way he does this is by providing unique performance opportunities, such as TEDxObserver.
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The first soloist with hair brushed forward (bet he regrets that now😄) went to Oxford & is now a Dr in London & training to be a surgeon. I would love to see a documentary 10 yrs on next year to see what became of the boys now men.
Brilliant.
One day I hope that Mr. Tim Rhys-Evans will be recognized as SIR Tim Rhys-Evans for the work he has done for Welsh youth and the pleasure he has given all for both boys' and men's choirs in our country.
Donald Edward you forgot to mentioned the pleasure he has given in the world. I am a Canadian working in Latin America and I am absolutelly taken with the beauty and the talent of these God´s choir young men. For the past 3 days I can not stop crying listening to Calon Lân by only boys aloud. There is hope after all; and life is beautiful.
PORTES PORTES Yes, of course and that too. It is not only in Wales that the beauty of songs sung by Welsh male voice choirs are lauded. Choral singing (like Rugby) is in the Welsh genes and it takes somebody like Tim to harness that to overcome the economic dysphasia caused by right wing thinking.
Donald Edward Well said. Tourism is a huge industry; but in order to do so, you need to invest. Wales has everything to offer. This is what I am doing in Latin America. Working closely with the rural development areas to promote the wellness, gastronomy, exchange student and baby boomers tourism
+Donald Edward : Tim Rhys-Evans has added a dimension to the Globe to honor Choral Singing . Devoting his life to helping lads who have had to deal with an economic downturn in Wales. These young boys into men have been introduced through music to acquire a sense of confidence and self respect. It is the faith of Mr. Tim Rhys-Evans and his hard work that I agree with you that Tim should be honored with the title of SIR Tim Rhys-Evans.
I'll drink to that.
The reason I am still watching this after at least 8 years is that I am absolutely entranced by these boys and they still bring me to tears every time I hear them. Long may it last and I truly believe it will!
Thank you Tim and all your boys.
Carol Booth
Me also!!
Carol I agree with you, I often watch the Audition tape for BGT from these boys, and I tear up as well, so many beautiful young men! and they say there is nothing tradional or special about the UK, well these young men proove them wrong!!
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Any man who can take 130 + teenage young men and accomplish what he has and with the respect from all of them should really be proud of himself. They are just amazing, and he has a great personality. Excellent group. I'm from USA and do not understand what they are saying, but enjoy listening.
I think the teenage young men need to get credit too though. They chose to put the work in. They could be out throwing bricks at passing cars instead.
I am not asking for a luxurious life
Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus
The gold of the world or its fine pearls
Aur y byd na'i berlau mân
I ask for a happy heart
Gofyn wyf am galon hapus
An honest heart, a clean heart
Calon onest, calon lân
A pure heart full of goodness
Calon lân yn llawn daioni
It is fairer than the pretty lily
Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
Only a clean heart can sing
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Singing the day and singing the night
Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
If we wanted worldly wealth
Pe dymunwn olud bydol
He has wings
Chwim adenydd iddo sydd
The wealth of a pure, virtuous heart
Golud calon lân, rinweddol
It will always bring profit
Yn dwyn bythol elw fydd
A pure heart full of goodness
Calon lân yn llawn daioni
It is fairer than the pretty lily
Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
Only a clean heart can sing
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Singing the day and singing the night
Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
Evening and morning my wish
Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad
Soar on the wings of song
Esgyn ar adenydd cân
On to God, for my Keeper's sake
Ar i Dduw, er mwyn fy Ngheidwad
Give me a pure heart
Roddi i mi galon lân
A pure heart full of goodness
Calon lân yn llawn daioni
It is fairer than the pretty lily
Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
Only a clean heart can sing
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Singing the day and singing the night
Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
Only a clean heart can sing
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Singing the day and singing the night
Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
A pure heart full of goodness
Calon lân yn llawn daioni
It is fairer than the pretty lily
Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
Only a clean heart can sing
Dim ond calon lân all ganu
Singing the day and singing the night
Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Daniel James / John Hughes / David Eddleman
Calon Lân lyrics © Universal Classics & Jazz A.d.o. Univers
THANK YOU! for the translation! I’ve listened to OBA and OMA and John’s Boys sing this beautiful song and wondered what the words translated too. I’ve watched a video to teach me how to sing the chorus so I can sing along at least in part. My latest venture is doing Duolingo Welsh. While I’m only a few lessons into it, with your translation, I was able to recognize some of the words I’ve been learning. Again, thank you.
I'm not welsh but this man makes me wish that I wish I was
I too am a very proud OBA mum, and I share your gratitude to Tim and Only Men Aloud for encouraging our sons and teaching them to have pride in themselves.
I've said it before, and I'll doubtless say it again: Thank you Tim, and thank you OMA for taking time to mentor and befriend teenage lads in the south Wales valleys.
Some of these comments are years old and I’m just discovering the choir! So I hope that the young men who have graduated from the choir now have happy, productive lives. I too live in a coal rich state with a struggling economy. Also, my great-grandfather came from Wales.....and he was a singer!!!
I bring this glorious boy's choir up almost on a daily basis. Now, this piece is in my head all the time. Each and every time I hear them sing, I get so choked up. They are so talented and one can tell from listening to them just how much they are enjoying the singing. I LOVE them!
Pat I am glad to read your reply. Since I discovered this choir last year I listen to them daily and one of the songs will play in my head all day. Their singing is so moving no matter what they sing. We have started making plans to go see and hear them in person next yr, Nov '21. Tickets have been purchased! Keep enjoying their singing and many thanks to Tim.
@@northeasterner9242 Did you get to go see them?!
I’ve been listening to the Boys, then the Men, for 9 years now. This version still gives me chills and it’s rare I don’t tear up. It’s also fun that watching Tim is like watching my school music director-it’s all in the bounce!
A nice little flashback too, to a Dr. Pat Wiggins I once worked with, extra thanks for that! 😊
What an aspirational leader. His absolute commitment to the boys is amazing. Getting an audience to participate with happiness a step above all others. Way cool!
Amazing!!! Can you imagine being there? These young men have given me hope in dark times. Thank you OBA!!! ♥️
I also discovered OBA when looking at different choirs. They are amazing and Tim has such a gift with these boys, and they are dedicated to him. I could listen to them all day. I have even learned to sing some of the Welsh songs with them although I don't know a word I am singing! My husband and I have already purchased tickets for their first performance next year-Nov.'21. God willing, we hope by then the virus will be under control and we will be allowed to travel from the US. Thanks Tim for seeing your dream come to fruition and sharing these boys and songs with the world.
While I am an American citizen, I too, cherish my Irish/Welsh family roots. From the first time I heard OBA sing Calon Lan, it has fast become my favorite song.
Tim is really amazing, a charismatic leader who inspires all those around him. We need more people like that in the world :)
Another great arrangement of their signature number; the two soloists only get better. "Don't Stop Believing', in what you can accomplish
"We're not in the land of song anymore, boys!" LOL
Tim really is an inspiration. It's hard not to be enthusiastic in his presence, he gives off such a vibe.
Me Mam said the same thing! When we went to visit my brother in London
Amazing man, he deserves so much praise for what he’s done and continues to do, he gives those boys something to aspire to, I hope he gets the recognition due him very soon, I’m an Aussie but appreciate this wonderful man and his fabulous Only Boys Aloud 💜💜💜💜
Germany here! I get chills every time I hear this boys perform "Calon Lan" - sooooo beautiful! Well done, Tim!!!
I recall this hymn (Calon Lan - A Pure Heart) from a year I spent in a Welsh Primary School as a 9 year old in 1969.
I am not from Wales originally although my mother has relatives there, but I did understand what they were singing about.
I have sung "Calon Lan" before as part of my singing practice but Mr. Rhys-Evans has inspired me to sing it with passion and his choir has given me renewed gusto with singing and encouraged to continue to sing.
Thank you so much Mr. Rhys-Evans for changing a nation, changing a community and for turning my like for singing into a passion!!!
I agree 100% that the Welsh choirs are important today and in the future. I'm English and really enjoy the Welsh singing.
100% agree. Singing is very much what makes Wales, Wales. Especially in terms of keeping the language and culture alive. He's raising leaders here and it's fantastic.
You don't need to understand the Welsh, song comes from the hearts and souls in these young men.
I first came across Only Boys Aloud when scanning thru audition videos one night(XFactor; The Voice; etc) which I like to do sometimes.
As soon as they started singing I was mesmerized! I then starting searching for more videos of them and learned that it actually started with MEN aloud and also was captivated by the story behind the groups. God bless Tim Rhys-Evans and all he does for the young boys and men!
Tim, a great man who motivated boys to aspire for a better life... a brighter future. Congratulations and God bless.
When I listen to this choir, my heart is full.
A truly inspirational Teacher! Tim Rhys-Evans. I can see now why Only Boys Aloud sing so beautifully and with such enthusiasm.
it's not just the beautiful music but the pride and joy these young men show while they sing. Amazing!
You’re so right. Cymru pride is so clear in these lads… x
Incredible , amazing and beautifull.... Together with a public.... SUPER!..... Hugs from sud of Portugal....
Ohhhh, there's beautiful! Well done lads, you're a credit to the valleys and your families. And Tim ... you are an inspiration to us all. If only we had more great teachers and entertainers such as you the world would be a better place. You are a great man of men. Well done indeed.
Love the Welsh male voices young and old they have such a unique sound and keep,the Welsh language going , I sang for many years in the Glasgow youth choir and the love it gave me for all types of music will never leave me
A GREAT EXAMPLE OF WHAT ENTHUSIASTIC AND INSPIRED ARTIST CAN MAKE , WHEN THE POLITICIANS AND OFFICIALS DONT CARE ABOUT THEIR DUTIES. BRAVO TO YOU , TIM RHYS- EVANS , AND TO YOUR TALENTED PUPILS!
What a wonderfull man Tim Rhys-Evans is, you can see his passion for the music and the boys, and they are amazing
I stumbled on OBA looking at some past auditions for BGT. They are among the best male choirs I've ever seen. More than 50 years ago I sang in an all male choir in the Navy. The choir was started during the Korean War to encourage and entertain new recruits and and any military passing through. The Bluejacket Choir was very, very good, as we were told by many renounced choir directors and musicians who heard us. One of the difficulties our director had to deal with was losing and replacing 25% of the members every week. These men were not military singers. They were regular sailors who loved to sing. When they came to this base as part of their duty, they volunteer to sing while filling all of their regular duties. When they were assigned to a different command, it was time to go and be a regular sailor. That meant that new men had a week to learn the basic numbers we sang often and new numbers scheduled for appearances in the near future, maybe 10 numbers a week. The catch was that we were a cappella and sang all numbers from memory. That required a lot of mentoring.
Moved me to tears. Love this! Keep going strong and God bless you all!
I am from the Philippines but I am a huge fan of this choir, I first saw them in the Britain's Got Talent. I was really blown away by their performance but not only that I was totally moved by their genuine passion in what they're doing.
This guy is a total inspiration. Love him and what he's doing.
Very beautiful their energy is contagious. I've been away from church music and have an audition this Thursday. Indeed music is transformative and has the capacity to connect everyone everywhere. I have long held that if they project music into violent or potentially violent situations we will choose to be our most noble and spiritual selves.
❤️ Calon Lan & Only Boys Aloud! Don't stop believing! You guys are awesome. Thank you Tim Rhys-Evans for the wonderful work you have done with these fantastic young men. I'm even more proud of my Welsh roots now. ❤️
Mesmerizing! I am from Trinidad and I love Calon Alan. These boys are so passionate about their singing. Great job
Still watching in 2020. 🙂
So do I.... It's just so beautiful
I can't remember for how many years I have listened to these boys and men singing I find it most uplifting. I keep going back to listen.
This man is a wonderful human being..... bravo to to you Sir..... Singing and music in general are as important as other creative works. Quite frankly without CZcams, I would have been terribly miserable during lockdown.....so I’m grateful as heck. Singing and music are VERY IMPORTANT to our whole person......
I was very lucky to have him as our Singing tutor :)
Tim, you really know how to connect with an audience.
Jim
How could someone watch this and not feel elated. My smile, my goodness is wide. Wonderful.
This conductor & his choir are AWESOME!!!!
It saddens me to think that anyone would ever refer to this conductors sexuality in any detrimental way. Whether he is gay or straight is irrelevant. In fact, I would say that anyone who is critical of homosexuality is indeed need of examination of their own soul. Tim is immensely talented and this choir is absolutely outstanding. I am so very proud of my Welsh roots and very proud that this gentleman is conducting this choir.
You guys never cease to amaze me. I can't believe that as much time as I spend on CZcams, I have found several performances that I hadn't heard before. I've heard you sing Calon Lan several times now, each one a little different than the other but all so beautiful. I'm sitting here in tears right now because you just made me feel it once again. Please keep posting videos. You are loved in the U.S. as well as Great Britain!!!! God bless you ALL, from Tim to every lad who has participated in this group. I've loved music my entire life but was never blessed with a singing voice so I really appreciate great voices like I hear when I listen to OBA!!!!
Beautiful
Cymru am byth!! Glad to hear of an American supporter
You sure are well liked here in the United States as well as Great Britian you really did bring tears to my eyes with the song Calon Lan PLease Keep posting Videos with the 2 boys that sang the solo parts were from Tim & the other one to every Lad that participated in the group of 133 in the choir keep upm the good work I really did LOVE the songs & u all really put your Heart in to it.
BEAUTIFUL!! I HAVE LOST COUNT HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE WATCHED THESE BOY'S!! NOW, YOUNG MEN OUT IN THIS CRAZY WORLD. THANKS, FROM SAN DIEGO🌴
Absolutely right let us celebrate boys and men singing , just gorgeous
this is an amazing project and such outstanding incredible work of both Tim and his boys. What a difference compairing these courageous young men with the trash in the USA who can only shoot guns at eachother, play videogames, smoke crack and become warcriminals in Iraq and Afghanistan! This is the most amazing and promissing work for these boys and for mankind! Teaching boys who are damaged and have so little chances to become loving responsible creative men is an act of goodness beyond words!
Thanks you mister. I do honor and appreciate your effort and contribution of what you are doing for these young men..
Music, no matter the genre, is universal. It always brings people together in my opinion. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Would love to know what some of these guys are up to now. I hope they're still singing.
Damn COVID has kept choirs apart... Hopefully it will end and they can get back to making music.
Ok. Now I' m crying. Who would have thought hearing young male choral song would move me so much
Surely, I am not mad at anybody. My point is that when we all go back to God, the only commodity that we bring back to Him is the ability to praise Him by singing.
Even with the worst sound engineering I've ever heard in my LIFE (tsk, tsk, TED), this choir still proves these boys are champs! Two thumbs up!
God, this is wonderful. The whole song smacks of the idea of hope for tomorrow and those voices were so strong, pure and rich!
I love to listen to these young men , they do a wonderfull job . Thank you Tim Rhys Evans for bring Only Boys Aloud you have done a great job in bring these young lads to sing .
FABULOUS. Singing can be so uplifting.... can evoke many emotions. It's good for the soul, and doesn't have to be done alone. I'm an extremely proud OBA mum, and so grateful for the tremendous opportunity and encouragement our boys have been given. Thank you Tim and Only Men Aloud
Ever since xmas 20 20 I heard these young lads at the the talent show in England I can't get over thier beautifull voices I keep playing Callon and the war is over three or four times a day I prey these boys went on to rich full life's The instructor bravo
Oh, when he got everybody joining in, that was a feeling.
What an amazing director!!!
You make my heart sing. Thank you.
Linda Kirkland i
Great respect, Mr. Tim Rhys-Evans :-)
I grew up singing in choirs and always loved it but this guy is such an inspiration of bringing his gifts and talents to these boys and the whole community. Love this 🎶❤️
Just amazing just feels like yesterday when I first heard them.
Building a better world, one song at a time, thank you Tim and The Boys x
Wonderful! Gave me chills. You young men are the hope of the world
Tim Rhys-Evans's introduction was, in itself, inspirational. He is an outstanding communicator in English and, dare I say, in Welsh, don't ya know?
WALES! The music is in the blood! Thank you my ancestors! Strangers . . . waiting , , , up and down the Boulevard! BEst song ever!
i'm from the Netherlands and i'm great fan off this choir. I enjoy the songs a specialy Canon Lan.
Calon Lan**
Recently I was sharing the challenges faced by the leaders of today's countries. We ended our discussion with a sad feeling of futility. Thank you Tim and Only Boys Aloud for lifting our spirits, restoring our hopes and enriching our souls.
Kay2B i
Anne Butcher h
A heart of love can sing forever...so very true...
Absolutely well done to the lads for keeping the flame of the Welsh male voice choir alive ❤️
He’s positively infectious in his enthusiasm. Well done!
So amazing. A great leader and inspiration to those boys. I pray each and everyone of them excel in life.❤
Tim and Boys you have a South African supporter, I loved this and it made me want to join in "viva voce"!!!
Thanks.x
Fabulous harmony. Wales must be very proud of all at Only Boys Aloud.
Having had the pleasure of singing under the leadership of Tim and the time I've spent with the choir has been absolutely wonderful
Bravo!!!
I am so glad you found a sponsor, we wish you ALL the Best!!
See you when you come state-side
Cheers from Texas.
I love this song...we have it translated in our language (Mizo). It's a song that comes from the sense of devine heart and the longing for that pure heart
FABULOUS ❤️
Greetings from Czech. It is perfect show. I hope this guys sometimes will arrive to Czech.
Piękny, cudowny występ... co się z nimi dzieje teraz, w 2023 roku?...
I just love
Tim Rhys-Evans' enthusiasm.
I would have loved to have been there in person. Although, I don't like fighting back even happy tears in public. It's all the sniffing that follows.
So embarassing.
This was beautiful and a joy to hear and see.
Bravo! 💙
The world needs a lot more compassion and acts of love through which we lift and inspire one another.
First saw you on BGT, didn't understand one word but didn't have to as the singing was so outstanding. And Don't Stop Believing on this TED show would be a hit on an.y stage - worldwide. Keep up the great work with your youth. Gil' from the United States
i keep playing the music of these boys aloud. wonderful, development of the young lads, and it gives great confidence to them to make a better future for their self. i need to get a grant and start such a group here in eastern n.c. u s a.
Love to listen to these very talented young lads...
Sou do Brasil, super fã de only boys aloud. Acho voces sensacionais. Como está o grupo agora? Não vejo mais vídeos recentes. Por favor não parem. Vocês são bons demais.
the middle lead singer in Don't Stop is such a cutey. and to have Sir actually point to him to sing louder and with more gusto was such a great moment. I do miss Hywel in the group but that's okay,he's all grown up and on his way. Best of luck to all.........
Such a beautiful sound and blending of male voices. Well done !!!
Came here quite by accident after watching random youtubes and hearing Only Boys Aloud. They are absolutely amazing.
Excellent as always - what a great choir - such strong voices - keep up the good wonderful work.
Brilliant, top class singing,
You can tell he's passionate about what he believes. He's done a wonderful job with Only Boys Aloud which is my favourite choir to listen to whenever I feel the craving for this type of this music.
I am from Chattanooga Tennessee & a Great Fan of this Choir. I am also part Irish my self .My moms dad was Irish who was my Grand Father
Boys aloud have such a great future in store can't wait to hear more from them!
BeeYOUtiful! Listening with headphones just after midnight with a HUGE smile. Could not keep still! So moving!!
Be still my heart . I love all of you blessings are felt .it is so good to be 😇welsh.
To say tht I am dismayed that Donald Edward's desire tht Tim Rhys-Evans be made a Sir. He is far more deserving than many of those that have had this honour.
There is a past member of this group who is now a doctor! The first soloist, Mr. Ifan Jenkin... I have followed as much of his career, and singing as I can online...I am a yank from Indiana in the USA, and of course he is in the UK, not sure what city now...since he is now a Doctor, not sure where he is livng now...he obviously is Welsh...this group, and TIm is so good....they have a few videos on you tube about the group...