Arranged by GQ while sitting on the floor of Amanda's living room, this song has quickly become our favorite way to end our show sets. Thank you Region 19 for allowing us to share this with you!
The use of pedal tones in this arrangement is haunting. I was just playing this on my work computer and the entire office just stopped. It was surreal.
Using Octavian rather than harmonic layering, actually works really well with this song. I think if harmonic structure was worked out I don't think it would have worked as well, as you would have lost the main lead line melody, which can often time be overshadowed by harmonics, even if there was a strong root note, and a harmonies were in the same key it still wouldn't have worked as well as the Octavian pedals. You are so right.
@Master of Music I'm a bass singer too but I don't think Katie is. Bass is the lowest male voice. The lowest female voice is alto, which is the more correct term for Katie's voice type
@Master of Music didn't know it was the same for both genders as far as barbershop goes but that does make a lot of sense. Guess I'm more used to singing with choirs rather than a quartet, where altos and basses r split between genders (girls/younger boys being altos and boys being basses).
I have never heard this beautiful hymn song this way. Words can not express the way these ladies have moved me. Thank you for starting my day In prays of God this way.
I don't normally comment. I don't normally get sentimental and emotional, but I wanted to thank you wholeheartedly for this beautiful performance. My grandfather passed away this last week and we buried him this morning and this was one of only two songs that he requested be sung at the ceremony. As the congregation sang, I could only think of this performance, knowing that I played it for him before he passed and knowing how much he really loved it. There will always be a grandpa-sized hole in my heart. I have two now, one for each side. But so long as I live, listening to this will bring me peace and warmth and love that I know he would have wanted me to feel. Thank you so much for this. Words can't express how much it means.
This is my number one favorite hymn, of all time. I’m listening to this in quarantine, covered in chills and crying just a little bit. You ladies really knocked it out of the park, I hope you get to hear every single day how you move people with your music!! Take care!!
Simply amazing. Best rendition I have ever heard. Your collective voice is so beautiful. To this day, it still brings a tear to my eye when I hear this...This was performed at my dad's military funeral....
these young woman are a Blessing!! to have found each other and there voices are such a wonderful blend. I hope they continue to share their talent with the world.
They did some VERY creative "sitting" on Amanda's floor. This is an excellent arrangement, really well performed. For a minute you'll wonder what the Bass is doing there at the back and then she really shows us how to shine through - in a well balanced way with the others. Excellent stuff!
That ending with the unison, tears! if you pause at 4:05 you can see that these singers themselves were very moved, by their own performance, that is completely amazing, they put their heart and soul into this, so much respect for that!
@@DanPurdy1 just came back to hear it again, after 5 years it seems. ... Brought me to tears again 😅 Normally I would never listen to women barbershop, but these ladies clearly shows my mistake.
Your ability to sing so symbiotically in unison is astonishing. Truly a quartet who not only sing well together, but understand each others' harmonics. Absolutely wonderful.
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to it, this just blows me away. I don't think I've ever heard a more perfectly matched set of voices that blend together so seamlessly. Couple that with a truly haunting, evocative arrangement and the result is nothing short of awesome (as in producing complete awe in this viewer). Well done, ladies. I hope someday you'll post some new content on your CZcams page. Would love to hear some more of your amazing talent showcased here.
UNREAL. I've been a Sweet Adeline for over 20 years, and I can say I've not seen many as talented as you. Keep up the incredible harmony and wonderful example of what our organization is.
Hey Brandy, how are these championship quartets assembled? All of the singers need to be first class, and they cannot be found just standing on every street corner. It's not enough to find 4 of the best, they also need to be living in the same area so they can practice together.
Sitting here listening to songs which a young member in our Church who just got back from Church camp, wanted me to hear after a typical Monday, Monday at work. He asked me if I knew a barbershop version of "How Great Thou Art". I remembered this GQ arrangement which they did this past June for our annual show. These ladies are fantastic, and very, very funny, but when they sang this song, and listening to it here again. I lean back in my chair, and the stress just melts away. I just wanted to share this song with my FB friends, and say "Thank you ladies".
Wow, WOW!! I've been around the music business for a while and...WOW! You girls have such a gift, thanks for sharing it and making so many people smile. Keep it up.
Please come to Australia!! I'm studying jazz voice at Melbourne University and you are my favourite vocal quartet to listen to! So in tune and you all have such beautiful tone, ah in love !!!
For those believers also Sci-Fi nerds, the lady second from the right (Katie?) - I think she looks like a young Captain Katherine Janeway from Star Trek Voyager :)
O.M.G. This moved me to tears
The use of pedal tones in this arrangement is haunting. I was just playing this on my work computer and the entire office just stopped. It was surreal.
+Justin Raines I really liked that, as it reminded me of the Byzantine drone notes at the basilica
Using Octavian rather than harmonic layering, actually works really well with this song. I think if harmonic structure was worked out I don't think it would have worked as well, as you would have lost the main lead line melody, which can often time be overshadowed by harmonics, even if there was a strong root note, and a harmonies were in the same key it still wouldn't have worked as well as the Octavian pedals.
You are so right.
What an amazing Bass singer. I am a bit biased as I am a Bass in a Barbershop chorus
The best rendition of this classic hymn.
If you like these harmonies for kindergarten.
What amazing breath control that bass singer has. I also am a bass in a barbershop chorus here in NZ
the bass lady is OUTSTANDING.
They all are. Katie Mac gets an arrangement that shows her great ability.
Technically Alto is more correct for a girl
@Master of Music I'm a bass singer too but I don't think Katie is. Bass is the lowest male voice. The lowest female voice is alto, which is the more correct term for Katie's voice type
@Master of Music didn't know it was the same for both genders as far as barbershop goes but that does make a lot of sense. Guess I'm more used to singing with choirs rather than a quartet, where altos and basses r split between genders (girls/younger boys being altos and boys being basses).
@@eljordinio7647 What about contralto, like this gal here, or Karen Carpenter
Man, the amount of fullness in that alto's low notes is phenomenal!
She is a bass. Four part barbershop follows the traditional men’s parts; tenor, lead, baritone and bass.
Wow the third women's voice is is excellent!! They are all good, but, wow.
Grandpa and I would sing together as he lay on his death bed. He loved to sing this song, also In The Garden.
I want this to be played at my funeral.
Beautiful harmony. Bless each of you.
Very Inspirational!
I have never heard this beautiful hymn song this way. Words can not express the way these ladies have moved me. Thank you for starting my day In prays of God this way.
I don't normally comment. I don't normally get sentimental and emotional, but I wanted to thank you wholeheartedly for this beautiful performance.
My grandfather passed away this last week and we buried him this morning and this was one of only two songs that he requested be sung at the ceremony. As the congregation sang, I could only think of this performance, knowing that I played it for him before he passed and knowing how much he really loved it. There will always be a grandpa-sized hole in my heart. I have two now, one for each side. But so long as I live, listening to this will bring me peace and warmth and love that I know he would have wanted me to feel. Thank you so much for this. Words can't express how much it means.
just played it again . got tears in my eyes . WOW as an ex Gold Medallist quartet tenor from the 80s that is awesome ! love you girls xx
I admire the voice of the bass lady. ☺
Katie Mac, the bass, sings tenudo, the original tenor part; and, sings it beautifully.
Technically she's an alto. Basically the same as bass, but the female counterpart
Of course, thank you.
This is my number one favorite hymn, of all time. I’m listening to this in quarantine, covered in chills and crying just a little bit. You ladies really knocked it out of the park, I hope you get to hear every single day how you move people with your music!! Take care!!
Simply amazing. Best rendition I have ever heard. Your collective voice is so beautiful. To this day, it still brings a tear to my eye when I hear this...This was performed at my dad's military funeral....
these young woman are a Blessing!! to have found each other and there voices are such a wonderful blend. I hope they continue to share their talent with the world.
OMG!👏👏👏These Girls are Sooooo Amazing!👍💓💓💓💓
They did some VERY creative "sitting" on Amanda's floor. This is an excellent arrangement, really well performed. For a minute you'll wonder what the Bass is doing there at the back and then she really shows us how to shine through - in a well balanced way with the others. Excellent stuff!
That ending with the unison, tears! if you pause at 4:05 you can see that these singers themselves were very moved, by their own performance, that is completely amazing, they put their heart and soul into this, so much respect for that!
I, of course, much agree. The whole thing is stunning but that ending in unison just caps it all. Ali is almost in tears afterwards.
@@DanPurdy1 just came back to hear it again, after 5 years it seems.
... Brought me to tears again 😅
Normally I would never listen to women barbershop, but these ladies clearly shows my mistake.
They are the best. They don’t seem to do the gimmicks that some others do. I am afraid that they are marked down for that. They are extraordinary.
@@DanPurdy1 this performance was special indeed, it's also a very hard piece to deliver, they knocked it out of the park!
The bass one give me chills❤️ Glory to God
Alto is actually more correct here
The look of pure joy on Ali's face the whole way through 😍 glorious singing
Your ability to sing so symbiotically in unison is astonishing. Truly a quartet who not only sing well together, but understand each others' harmonics. Absolutely wonderful.
You ladies are gems.
Absolutely beautiful.
That is breathtaking! I have never heard such a dramatic rendition of that song.
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to it, this just blows me away. I don't think I've ever heard a more perfectly matched set of voices that blend together so seamlessly. Couple that with a truly haunting, evocative arrangement and the result is nothing short of awesome (as in producing complete awe in this viewer). Well done, ladies. I hope someday you'll post some new content on your CZcams page. Would love to hear some more of your amazing talent showcased here.
Brought tears. So beautiful.
Absolutely breathtaking! This sends shivers down my spine, absolutely awe inspiring. Well done ladies xxxx
Can't wait to meet this FABULOUS Quartet at the 2017 SABS Convention in Benalmadena, Malaga, SPAIN, 06th - 09th April 2017 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Glorious!
Beautiful voice God bless
They're the best
That bass is a shield-maiden!
Wow these girls can sing. Gave me goose bumps.
Me too
Just can't get over this
Beautiful
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Beautiful is an understatement. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Greatest song of all the time How great thou art
UNREAL. I've been a Sweet Adeline for over 20 years, and I can say I've not seen many as talented as you. Keep up the incredible harmony and wonderful example of what our organization is.
Hey Brandy, how are these championship quartets assembled? All of the singers need to be first class, and they cannot be found just standing on every street corner. It's not enough to find 4 of the best, they also need to be living in the same area so they can practice together.
They were all music majors at Towson State University in Baltimore, MD.
Marvelous rendition, sung superbly!
Praise God!!! and Thank you!!!
wow ........ perfect... goose bumps...
Sitting here listening to songs which a young member in our Church who just got back from Church camp, wanted me to hear after a typical Monday, Monday at work. He asked me if I knew a barbershop version of "How Great Thou Art". I remembered this GQ arrangement which they did this past June for our annual show. These ladies are fantastic, and very, very funny, but when they sang this song, and listening to it here again. I lean back in my chair, and the stress just melts away. I just wanted to share this song with my FB friends, and say "Thank you ladies".
You all are absolutely fantastic. What amazing vocalists you are.
Thank you the LORD, good bless you
Chills and tears, how beautiful
What we need to remember now in our present trial and tribulation.
This was my grandmother's favorite song. I would have given all I have for her to hear this manifestation of it. It is that good.
Wow. You ladies are a blessing.
so sweet, bold
and strong..............together your voices move mountains!!! thank you
That was an incredible performance! Thank you! God bless you all!
Who disliked that?! Wonderful done ladies!
When you give a thumbs down you should have to defend yourself with a comment. Why would anyone not like this?
God given talent. Beautiful
You just gladden a Pastors heart. Beautifully sung bless you all. Well done
Unbelievable awesome! Super fantastic!!!
Absolutely beautiful! I love how well your voices blend.
wow. most beautiful thing i have seen all day. thank you. when i see something like this, i believe. there is a god.
goosebumps++++++++ especially during the bass solo :D thank you again, ladies
Beautiful rendition ladies well done 👍💗😎
The tenor/high soprano is awesome as is the alto.
Absolutely beautiful - sheer perfection!!!
Makes me cry
this makes me cry
Beautiful and creative arrangement; sung splendidly. Well done.
That was incredible why were they so sad. How great thou art!!
Wow!
Love the unison part. I got goosebumps.
This is the most moving Song I've ever heard!
HalleluJAH
Praise JAH
Praise JehovAH
Wow, WOW!! I've been around the music business for a while and...WOW! You girls have such a gift, thanks for sharing it and making so many people smile. Keep it up.
They even left the audience gobsmacked.
You are indeed a credit to the barbershop craft! Rock on ladies!! :)
Please come to Australia!!
I'm studying jazz voice at Melbourne University and you are my favourite vocal quartet to listen to! So in tune and you all have such beautiful tone, ah in love !!!
@ 1:29 That. Freaking. Alto. I’m literally sobbing.
Ridiculously gorgeous voices from everyone.
Beautiful Voices !!!!!
and tears
Oooooodles of overtones in this one...and goosies and chillies, too!
What makes them so wonderful. I am afraid that they get knocked down for it in competions
AMAZING! !!
Lovely!!! Thank you!
This gave me chills!
For those believers also Sci-Fi nerds, the lady second from the right (Katie?) - I think she looks like a young Captain Katherine Janeway from Star Trek Voyager :)
Beautiful !!!! Wow! Thank you!!!
This is just awesome!
Cual grande es El. What a beautiful song and singing. Go girls.
Ugh, still in love with this! ❤️
BEAUTIFUL !!
Wow, that was amazing!
Thank you for the chills :)
How Awesome!
Outstanding, ladies, as per usual for you! ❤️ Keep the music coming!!!
This gave me goosebumps! Beautiful!
Actually all give me that goosebumpsss😪❤️❤️😍😍😍💕💕💕
OMG " How great thou art " you certainly are ! wow !
Wonderful!!!!!
love to year voices like this love you girls