BYU vs. Oxford: Choir Showdown

[_KimberlyAnn]

For some lighthearted Tuesday fun:

Here is the BYU Men's Choir's most viewed YouTube clip: Under the Sea

Here, the Oxford University Men's Choral group's most viewed YouTube clip: Fat Bottomed Girls

Moral?

Too many Feature Films for Families videos land a boy at BYU singing songs from The Little Mermaid.

Naughty Nannies increase a boy's likelihood of attending an Ivy League University. "Heap big woman you made a smart boy out of me!"

KA

[_Doctor Steuss]

When I was a runt, my choral group got to spend a couple of hours with Yale’s small men’s ensemble (it was only about 8 guys). Their featured song was U2’s With Or Without You. Each guy did a different instrument, and only one guy sang the lyrics. Fantastic stuff.

Still though, I think few things can hold a candle to the BYU Men’s Chorus’ rendition of Bethlehemu. I’m not sure who sings the solo on the CD, but he deserves some kudos (I’m partial to the song though since it was one of the pieces the Nevada Honor Choir did one year).

[_KimberlyAnn]

When I was a runt, my choral group got to spend a couple of hours with Yale’s small men’s ensemble (it was only about 8 guys). Their featured song was U2’s With Or Without You. Each guy did a different instrument, and only one guy sang the lyrics. Fantastic stuff.

Still though, I think few things can hold a candle to the BYU Men’s Chorus’ rendition of Bethlehemu. I’m not sure who sings the solo on the CD, but he deserves some kudos (I’m partial to the song though since it was one of the pieces the Nevada Honor Choir did one year).

I looked for Bethlehemu, but couldn't find it. I'm sure it's lovely.

It's no surprise to me that you were in the Honor Choir, Steuss. You are so talented! And, always a joy to read, as well.

Kimberly

[_Doctor Steuss]

I looked for Bethlehemu, but couldn't find it. I'm sure it's lovely.

Sorry, it looks like everyone uses the Americanized version of the title (or I misremembered the spelling… take your pick). I found one of the motab doing it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8iW9AFr3VY) but it isn't very good. They don't capture the fun that is meant to be had with the song. It's supposed to be a song of celebration, and they try to make it into a hymn... *grumble*

It's no surprise to me that you were in the Honor Choir, Steuss. You are so talented! And, always a joy to read, as well.

Kimberly

Nah. The only reason I was able to do the things I did back then was because everyone was afraid of me after all of the rumors that circulated when I was removed from school and stuck in the loony-bin. Pretty much, I’d just give them the stink-eye and they’d let me join anything I wanted (I had a blast playing women’s volleyball ;-))

[_Doctor Steuss]

In the spirit of the OP... take this BYU (and this is a High School... zing)!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5kHvXKT6ms

[_Jersey Girl]

KA,

Thanks for posting this! Both choir's are exceptional however, I did listen to the second vid three times.

Not sure what that says about me, but the Oxford boys were just smokin'.

;-)

[_KimberlyAnn]

...I did listen to the second vid three times.

Not sure what that says about me, but the Oxford boys were just smokin'.

I can tell you exactly what it says: You're a Fat Bottomed Jersey Girl!

KA

[_Jersey Girl]

...I did listen to the second vid three times.

Not sure what that says about me, but the Oxford boys were just smokin'.

I can tell you exactly what it says: You're a Fat Bottomed Jersey Girl!

KA

Hmmm...I don't think so.

[_KimberlyAnn]

Hmmm...I don't think so.

Darn. I thought I was paying you a compliment, Jersey Girl!

To have a round bottom is a blessing, to my thinking. Just stuff that thang in a snug pair of jeans and shake it a little so that you make a bad boy out of any man lucky enough to walk behind you!

To have a flat bottom is a real shame.

;)

KA

[_bcspace]

BYU wins hands down.......

BYU Combined Choirs perform "Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing"