VOCES8: Goin' Home by Antonin Dvorak

VOCES8 sings Goin' Home by Antonin Dvorak, arranged by Jim Clements in the Nikolai Kirche in Plön, Germany.

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English source: William Arms Fisher

Goin' home, goin' home,
I'm a goin' home;
Quiet like, some still day,
I'm just goin' home.

It's not far, just close by,
Through an open door;
Work all done, care laid by,
goin' to fear no more.

Mother's there 'specting me,
Father's waiting too;
Lots of folk gathered there,
All the friends I knew.

Nothin' lost, all's gain,
No more fret nor pain,
No more stumblin' on the way,
No more longin' for the day,
Goin' to roam no more!

Mornin' star lights the way,
Restless dreams all done;
Shadows gone, break o'day,
Real life just begun.

There's no break, there's no end,
Just a livin' on;
Wide awake, with a smile
Goin' on and on.

Goin' home, goin' home,
I'm just goin' home.
It's not far, just close by,
Through an open door;

I'm just goin' home.
Goin' home.

[billglover]

How can you sing this without shedding tears? How can anyone listen to this without thoughts of home, family, friends, eternity? Many of us did not have a perfect home life growing up, many of us have made messes of our lives and yet...and yet, the drawing, the yearning, the absolute yearning for a place called home. All I can say through my tears is a heartfelt and humble thank you.

[stephenjablonsky]

In a world filled with darkness and cruelty there are these eight beautiful voices bringing joy to the world. Dvorak and I loved it.

[thehomespunwife]

Is this even real? It seems too celestial for the current state of earth. Thank you, VOCES8. ♥

[couragecoachsam]

My dad sang this at his grandmother’s funeral. I know I’ll sing it at his one day. And I hope someone will sing me home at my own.

[mesinfau]

Voices8 dans toute sa splendeur, qui n'est jamais ostentatoire, aucun effet inutile, juste une pureté dont la (apparente!!!) simplicité touche au plus profond du coeur.

[jbarrer]

I just heard Voces8 last night in concert near DC (11/5/23). I was afraid that in person they might not sound as good as they do in recorded sessions. But, I am happy to say that they are more impressive in live performance. Even though they must have been tired after their USA tour, as this was their last stop, they stayed around afterwards and were (seemingly) happy to sign autographs and chat a bit. What a talented and delightful group.

[wallyreeve]

Amidst all the gloom that surrounds us we find there is hope and joy. The glory of the human voice comes through and refreshes our souls

[TheONETITWONDER]

My dad's favourite. He said it reminded him of all his soldier mates who were killed in ww2. They were going home. Miss you, dad ❤

[rodrumble]

The uniqueness of each human voice gets me! Mollie then Andrea each different, each perfect. A precious gift for these days.

[johi]

Heute war ich in Stuttgart (Deutschland) im Konzert. Qualität fast besser als in den Aufnahmen, unglaubliche Präsenz und echte Freude in den Gesichtern und in dem überwältigenden Stimmklang! Welcher Nuancenreichtum! Und jedes Lied mündet in eine so dichte Stille. Musik kommt aus der Stille, das habe ich richtig gespürt. Und so sympathische Menschen! Danke!

[akanda]

Transcendent rendition of this classic. Bravissimo! Being a good ways into my eighth decade, I'm finding that it's easier to 'go home' for a while, by just resting as awareness.. Thank you Dearhearts of Voces8!

[CaresinVerse]

Sometimes it seems surreal that such a choir as VOCES8 could be. I am always mesmerized by their voices, both in solos and in harmony. And this piece was simply breathtaking. Bravo, as always, VOCES8🎶.

[walleyewinder]

I am at a COMPLETE loss of words. I am sitting here in TEARS. FANTASTIC performance!

[martinajones]

Dad passed away last week. He's gone home to my mother, his darling Annie! 💜

[annkathryn]

Breathtakingly, painfully beautiful. A profound gift. Thank you.❤

[stuartmack]

I've always loved this music from Dvorak's New World Symphony...who doesn't ? But this is the first time I've ever heard it vocalised as a choral piece. Simply amazing as always, VOCES8.

[heikkiriikonen]

Musicians like Voces8 are a god''s gift to mankind

[cathryncortissoz]

I agree wholeheartedly with the many beautiful comments and find this group a sacred practice in my day. Thank you!

[UncleVinnys]

Tears to my eyes! Especially when you consider the words, the reality of the heavenly realms.

[originunknown]

Truly outstanding, there are a handful of compositions that are not of this planet!!!! 😌😌😌😌😌😌