Scarecrow sung by the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • This song is from Act 2 of the Stonewall 50 Concert by the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus which chronicled the queer rights movement before and after the stonewall riots.
    Scarecrow is a ballad from Melissa Etheridge that tells the story of the kidnapping, torture, and homicide of 21-year-old University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, motivated by ant-gay sentiment. The image of a scarecrow was chosen because the bicyclist who found Matthew Shepard, tied to a fence, first thought he was a scarecrow.
    Soloist: Sarah Winters
    Artistic Director: 2010-2019 Dr Timothy Sarsany
    Choreography: Shane Coe
    Lighting & Slides: Jarod Wilson
    Video Editing: Jason Bockis/ JB Media Design
    Audio: Eric French

Komentáře • 25

  • @j.p.6932
    @j.p.6932 Před 3 lety +4

    Love how they showed a picture of Mitch McConnell at the beginning, so apt.
    It’s people like him that keep us from being truly free and equal

  • @PluckySmurf
    @PluckySmurf Před 5 lety +11

    This song always makes me cry. This performance was no exception. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @katietuten8917
    @katietuten8917 Před 3 lety +7

    We will never stop fighting and we will never forget.

  • @alexisjean6191
    @alexisjean6191 Před 5 lety +30

    Your video was just shared by Melissa Etheridge herself

    • @slangteau
      @slangteau Před 5 lety +5

      Beautiful. Such gut-wrenching lyrics and a message that strikes right to the heart of our humanity. I've cried every time I've heard it since its release way back in 1999. It hasn't lost one speck of its power and it was certainly done justice here.

    • @ColGayMensChorus
      @ColGayMensChorus  Před 5 lety +9

      We are honored she was able to hear us raise our voices. Thanks for the update!

  • @iceemurderin1551
    @iceemurderin1551 Před 11 měsíci +1

    this story breaks my heart - can't stop listening to this song

  • @allisontyler9280
    @allisontyler9280 Před 5 lety +6

    Beautiful and heart-wrenching

  • @peacepanda333
    @peacepanda333 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow - so powerful. Matthew's story is so painful and sad.

  • @paulnovello1393
    @paulnovello1393 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow that was absolutely incredible. Made me weep. ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

  • @drmarcheeg
    @drmarcheeg Před 5 lety +2

    So moving! Wonderful.

  • @pasquale14815
    @pasquale14815 Před 5 lety +3

    Powerful and Beautiful song!

  • @magnumbezerraluciano
    @magnumbezerraluciano Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for such a touching video!

  • @karenbagge5661
    @karenbagge5661 Před 5 lety +2

    Very moving!

  • @TheDebbiedoodles
    @TheDebbiedoodles Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant performance

  • @rickfontana058
    @rickfontana058 Před 6 měsíci

    Don't forget, we shall overcome, someday !!!!!!!

  • @MeisterOghrin
    @MeisterOghrin Před 4 lety

    What's the best source to get these pictures and newspaper articles which were shown in the background?

  • @TrulyHighContrastArt
    @TrulyHighContrastArt Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing

  • @holarc
    @holarc Před 5 lety +1

    great song. would have appreciated this performance much more if the opening solo had been performed by a male.

    • @searchingfororion
      @searchingfororion Před 4 lety +4

      holarc just because they currently have a female name or may have been biologically female, does not necessarily mean they do not belong in a gay men's chorus.
      Gender and sexuality are fluid.

    • @j.p.6932
      @j.p.6932 Před 3 lety +3

      What does it matter? If they stand by us and support us, does it not make us brothers and sisters? Considering the topic and what the song is all about, does it matter what reproductive organs the soloist has? I mean the song was written and originally performed by a female.
      It’s only when we stand together in love that we can conquer the hate of those that seek to divide and subjugate us.

  • @mariamkinen8036
    @mariamkinen8036 Před 5 lety

    I am not gay... ✅⁉️

    • @BillBlackhall
      @BillBlackhall Před 5 lety +5

      Maria Makinen and your point is what?? Just wondering.