Baba Yetu (Stellenbosch University Choir) | Professional Singer REACTS

Baba Yetu by Christopher Tin is one of the most popular and well known choral pieces today, and I think you will enjoy this interpretation by the Stellenbosch University Choir

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
Introduction 0:00-1:17
Reaction 1:17-13:46
Conclusion 13:46-15:10

[aldonbarend]

I sang in the Stellenbosch University choir for 5 years and been following you & learning the best vowel technique for singing and to see you finally react to SUC made my day 🫶🏼

[MikeSmuts]

Yes, the conductor is actually André vd Merwe, who did the arrangement. He regularly judge at world choir events and is very highly regarded.

[HahnJames]

You're right. This performance was magical and memorable. Nobody remembers mediocrity. The energy and enthusiam that a group or an individual performer pours into a performance shows that they care about what they're doing and that they enjoy what they're doing. Watching performances like this is just pure fun.

Also, if you kick through a wall, don't forget to put your shoes on beforehand (beforefoot?).

[Mqhwane]

I've watched many reactions for this piece from SUC but never came across a reaction from choral expert of your caliber. I've subscribed so I can follow some of your very educational reactions. Great reaction

[janetlawson]

From the first time I heard Baba Yetu performed by Angel City Chorale, I knew immediately that this was a very spiritual song, such an incredible chorale and orchestral composition, and Christopher’s arrangement for a video game is incredible. I was thrilled to see that you had reached to this, thank you ❤.

[ChristiaanDB]

This year is my 6th year as a member of this choir and it was so much fun watching you interpret and react to our video! What you said about memorizing music and the elements we work on in rehearsals is 100% accurate. Thank you for your support!

[ashwinnmyburgh]

This choir makes me proud to be South African. To me, they are a beautiful example of my country. Black, white, and mixed-race all singing together, it is just beautiful.

[CLKNCollins]

I love that you have highlighted Stellenbosch. Yes, the conductor is the arranger. Andrè van Merwe inspires all who know him. Google their other performances. His passion, dedication and knowledge is second to none.

[esobed]

Was playing civ4 when it first came out... kept playing the theme song over and over. The third transition always got me how it was sang with such a driving beat, I didn't know why. So when I translated baba yetu... and found out what this song really was I cried.

You need not only energy with this song, you get passion from what the text is. Our Father.

[emmanuelsolomon]

Nick, I met this choir and their conductor at a choral competition and festival in Sochi Russia 8 years ago and have been a fan ever since hearing them. I still tell friends that I listen to their recordings a lot and they're one my best vocal groups till this day. I made a few friends from there too including one of the two improv soloists in this rendition.
You should review of one of their African-Amercian Spirituals video recordings like "Plenty Good Rooms." My favorite recording from them is "The Conversion of Saul" by Z. Randall Stroope that they performed at the 2016 Varsity Sing in South Africa. The singing, choreography and passion exterted into their performance is not unmatched. One of the singers was generous to give me the score then in Russia. They are an incredible choir and I can't speak highly enough of them and their conductor, Andre.

[brianb]

I love this song and especially this version by the Stellenbosch University Choir. So joyous and joyful!

[NielTolken]

Every time someone experiences the magic of this choir for the first time, my life becomes a little better ❤

[tanjabenedik]

First video I saw from that choir was Indodana. And I was hooked. Obviously forever.

[antm]

The choir performs so well because their director is incredible...leadership makes all the difference. This choir sets the standard for everyone else! Very enjoyable analysis of this performance. Your musical life experiences have just been greatly increased by your discovery of this choir...quite surprised you hadn't heard of Stellenbosch earlier. Nice!

[buhlebenkosigeorge]

Sang in the SU choir for 3 years, what a beautiful experience ❤❤❤

[khazimlamfenyana]

The spoken element was done in 3 languages. So cool.

[mauriciopedrosa]

Baba yetu, this 2018 video is perhaps the most watched choir group on YouTube. The music, the choir and the conductor put on a beautiful show of a very well prepared performance. For me, this video is a celebration of the best in the human species. I've watched it dozens of times. The composer is Christopher Tin.

[sparky]

This was the song i walked down the aisle to. Its my fave video game song. And its so inspiring to see more arrangements what add to this song!!

[Kopernicus]

Excellent review of a great performance. Seeing the diversity of faces coupled with the awesome voices just is so deeply emotional. How anyone could watch this the first time and not have a tear come to their eye!

[danzilsauls]

I just loved your review. Please do more of this choir.