The Sleep Experiment: COMPLETE!

Peter Gates on July 11, 2009 at 9:45 am Reply

I can't believe that I missed this! Ah well, maybe next time.

Josh Brown on July 11, 2009 at 9:47 am Reply

That's absolutely amazing! I wish my webcam weren't broken, so I could have participated… *sigh*

Can we do Water Night next? :D

Jamal on July 11, 2009 at 9:49 am Reply

I did a bass 1 and 2 part in here =) Here in Cedar Hill Texas. I can't wait to sing again!!

Steven on July 11, 2009 at 9:55 am Reply

I sing T1 and B1. Live in Sweden :)

I'm so proud to be in this experiment, especially after hearing the final result! Massive respect to Scottie for piecing it together och to you, Eric, for writing such beautiful music. You are a great inspiration to me as a composer.

Looking forward to the next recording!

Matt W on July 11, 2009 at 9:59 am Reply

I was a Bass II, from Charlotte, NC.

Jody on July 11, 2009 at 9:59 am Reply

I did Alto II and am in Lehi, Utah.

I can't wait to do another one!

James Perry on July 11, 2009 at 10:00 am Reply

I'm from South Brunswick New Jersey (yeah I'm the guy who showed you the Leonardo marching band video) I sang Tenor 1 and 2. I'm so excited for whats to come from this =)

Jeremiah Mullen on July 11, 2009 at 10:06 am Reply

I sang Tenor 2 and I am from Scott Township, Pennsylvania. Can't wait to do "Water Night" and maybe more!!!

Zach S on July 11, 2009 at 10:11 am Reply

This is so incredible, I can't believe it came out so well. Wooo hoo!!!

Zach S on July 11, 2009 at 10:13 am Reply

Oh! And I'm a Bass 2 from White Plains, New York. My parents got to meet you after your concert in Lincoln Center!

Nicholas Moll&eacute on July 11, 2009 at 10:28 am Reply

I sang Tenor 2 from San Jose, California

Sara M. on July 11, 2009 at 10:35 am Reply

Yay!!
I sang Soprano I, and I'm in Littleton, CO. (I just joined Kantorei; I look forward to working with you!)

Amber Darlington on July 11, 2009 at 10:36 am Reply

I'm Amber Darlington from Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania. Soprano II.

Thanks for giving us this opportunity!

Mike Anderson on July 11, 2009 at 10:39 am Reply

I'm a Bass II From Burlington, Ontario Canada.

Matt Schmitz on July 11, 2009 at 10:42 am Reply

5 from the bottom right and 1 up: Matt Schmitz, Brainerd, MN…I can't believe you (Eric Whitacre) may read this! I'm probably your #1 fan ever;) Looking forward to more! This was brilliant!!!

Jake Stamatis on July 11, 2009 at 10:50 am Reply

I did bass 1 and bass 2. my name is jake stamatis. my youtube username is retoricalanswers. i live in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, USA!

Jake Stamatis on July 11, 2009 at 10:50 am Reply

do water night next!!! please. i have so many friends who are interested in doing one after seeing this

Guillermo Nava on July 11, 2009 at 10:54 am Reply

Hi Eric! I did bass II! I'm from Maracaibo, Venezuela!

Sean on July 11, 2009 at 10:57 am Reply

Bass 1 from Huntley, IL

Dan Myers on July 11, 2009 at 10:59 am Reply

Hello, Eric Whitacre. My name is Dan Myers, I am from Stratford, New Jersey, and I sang Tenor 1. I am so honored that I was able to take a part in this. Your music is amazing!! My choir is going to be singing Nox Aurumque this fall, I'm so excited!!!

Jennifer Davis on July 11, 2009 at 11:01 am Reply

My name is Jennifer Davis and I live in Fredonia, NY, USA and sang both Alto I and Alto II. Thanks for giving us all the opportunity to sing one of your pieces in a truly innovative way!

Rachel B. on July 11, 2009 at 11:37 am Reply

I sang Alto I and I'm from Norman, Oklahoma. It was so much fun! I can't wait to do the next one :)

ulzha on July 11, 2009 at 11:51 am Reply

Needs virtual screaming kids :) Jk, compliments to everyone

Adrianne Cacal on July 11, 2009 at 11:58 am Reply

I sang Soprano II! From Chicago, Illinois. This turned out SO WONDERFULLY. Thanks Mr. Whitacre & Scottie for putting this together. Looking forward to what's to come :)

Joseph on July 11, 2009 at 12:18 pm Reply

Wooo! It actually sounds pretty good.

I sang Tenor 1. I live in Portland, OR and go to school at St. Olaf in Northfield, MN.

Thanks for the opportunity! Hope there are more experiments like this one.

Robbie Bennett on July 11, 2009 at 12:36 pm Reply

Bob Saget, I forgot to do this! I can't believe that. Eric, I really hope you compose something for this specifically and make another video like you sorta hinted before! I will definitely do that!

Scottie, any way at all I can get in it?lol

Robbie Bennett on July 11, 2009 at 12:38 pm Reply

Rachel B, are you in the University singers? I go to TU and am in Cappella! I've heard you all and you are good.

Ian McDougal on July 11, 2009 at 1:00 pm Reply

I'm Ian McDougal from South Jordan, UT, and I sang T2. I'm on the third row from the bottom, and sixth from the left.

Samuel Hunter on July 11, 2009 at 1:08 pm Reply

This is excellent. So awesome.

Going forward, what do you think you'd do differently next time?

Britlin on July 11, 2009 at 1:49 pm Reply

Britlin from Glen Cove, New York, United States of America :)

Britlin on July 11, 2009 at 1:50 pm Reply

I sang soprano one :)

Amont on July 11, 2009 at 2:02 pm Reply

I love the ending when all of the small video screens close, like everyone REALLY went to sleep – magnificent :)

Tyrone on July 11, 2009 at 2:07 pm Reply

I sang Tenor 2, all the way from New Orleans,La.
This video is fresh.

Briana S. on July 11, 2009 at 3:17 pm Reply

I'm from North Dakota, USA, and I sang Soprano II. This was a blast; I can't wait for Water Night!

Gwendolyn on July 11, 2009 at 3:30 pm Reply

Soprano 1 from Addison, Vermont/Melboure, Florida

Can't wait for the next project! :D

Suzanne on July 11, 2009 at 3:30 pm Reply

My name is Suzanne Harris, and I'm from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
If you are ever in the area, our music department at Millersville University would be more than pleased to welcome you!! :)

This was such an awesome project! Quite a few of us stayed up until the wee hours of the morning (or tried to) to witness the debut of the video.

Thank you for sharing your music with us!
Everyone of your pieces I listen to, I get goosebumps… and then I want to listen them again! haha.

Thanks again. :)

Suzanne on July 11, 2009 at 3:32 pm Reply

I sang Soprano 1, by the way. Sorry I started to ramble. :)

Tom on July 11, 2009 at 3:56 pm Reply

AWESOME! So sorry to have missed the deadline. That's what I get for not reading your blog for a month!

Hopefully another opportunity will present itself!

Rodel Flores on July 11, 2009 at 4:15 pm Reply

Thanks for the outstanding idea Eric!

I'm Rodel Flores and sang Tenors I and II from Charleston, SC!

Sam on July 11, 2009 at 4:19 pm Reply

Sam Jones from Urbandale (basically Des Moines), Iowa.
Tenor I is four up and four right.
Tenor II is three up and five right.
:D

Taylor Holmwood on July 11, 2009 at 4:46 pm Reply

Taylor Holmwood from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Bottom row, third from right.

This was an UNBELIEVABLE experience. I recruited 8 of my friends for next time =). Scottie is an editing machine, so incredible.

Jenny on July 11, 2009 at 5:23 pm Reply

I sang all 4 parts, actually, and my name is Jenny, I am from Brentwood, CA!

How fun, what a great project!

Courtney Lea K. on July 11, 2009 at 5:35 pm Reply

I saw this and I couldn't stop shaking or crying! I stayed up til 3 in the morning waiting for this to premiere but felt sick from staying up too long lol. This was AMAZING!!!! I am TRUELY honored to be apart of this.
I'm Courtney and I'm live in Ames, IA of the USA (I go to college now…yay? lol)

Thank you!
PS – You rock hardcore! m/

Idunn on July 11, 2009 at 5:59 pm Reply

I'm an alto 1, and I'm Norwegian ;) Loved doing this!

Trevor S. on July 11, 2009 at 6:36 pm Reply

Trevor Schnabel, Bass 2. I am from the cornfields of Hordville, Nebraska.
One of the coolest things I ever participated in. Thank you so much for giving everybody this opportunity!

Paige on July 11, 2009 at 7:23 pm Reply

I'm Paige, I sang soprano 1 and 2, and I'm in Richmond, Virginia! Thank you so much for this opportunity.

Wei Jiang on July 11, 2009 at 7:35 pm Reply

I'm Wei, from Sydney Australia. I usually sing Sop I but did Sop II for this when I saw there was only one 1 other Sop II track. I'm also not a frequent You-Tuber and posting videos of myself really isn't my thing, but I LOVE the piece and the concept so much I had to do it. Thanks for letting me be part of something so special. :)

My partner Peter is also there singing Tenor I. :)

Courtney Lea on July 11, 2009 at 7:45 pm Reply

Oh and I sang Soprano 1! :)

Michael Robson on July 11, 2009 at 8:22 pm Reply

I sang Tenor II, and I'm from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! :)
Looking forward to the next project… I have a friend who wanted to sing Soprano II, but it didn't work out :(

Ricardo Chiavetta on July 11, 2009 at 8:49 pm Reply

Dear Eric: to me they continue exciting your works! I hope to return to verte! Shortly, we will record lux aurumque with concert band. You I will already send it. greetings from Spain and Italy! Ricardo Chiavetta, Conductor.

akiru84 on July 11, 2009 at 9:54 pm Reply

Matt Chan, Tenor I. I'm from Virginia Tech at Blacksburg Virginia.

Maureen LeVoir on July 11, 2009 at 11:18 pm Reply

Great idea, thanks so much for the opportunity! It turned out so well! I'm Maureen, I sang Alto 1, and I'm from Minneapolis, MN but now I go to school in Boulder, CO. I was lucky enough to be home for the Eric Whitacre Extravaganza in Orchestra Hall this past spring (my sister was in the high school choir) and I have to say… one of the most incredible, moving things I've ever seen. Thank you!!

theresa dougherty on July 12, 2009 at 12:30 am Reply

i sang alto i (top row to the right of the conductor). i live in montvale, nj and work in NYC.

i am the person who actually makes sure you get paid: i work at ASCAP in concert crediting. i've been to both of your shows at lincoln center, and i am SO happy that i got to participate in this.

thank you so much for all the beautiful music that you create! it gets me through my workday. :D

Steve Danielson on July 12, 2009 at 4:40 am Reply

I sang Bass I and did the conductor track. I'm from Bartlett, TN (suburb of Memphis).

Rory Wilson on July 12, 2009 at 4:52 am Reply

I sang Tenor II, and I'm from Edinburgh Scotland.

This was fantastic = thanks to everyone who made it happen!

Kurien on July 12, 2009 at 4:54 am Reply

I sang Tenor II and am halfway around the globe from Singapore! R.E.S.P.E.C.T to Scottie! hehe… looking forward to doing more stuff with all of you.. exponentially cool this is!!

Ingrid on July 12, 2009 at 6:21 am Reply

I sang Alto II and my friend Nikola sang Soprano I. We both live in Hamburg Germany. This has been a wonderful opportunity to finally be able to perform your music – since my chances otherwise are rather slim. Hurray for virtual choirs!

Eoin on July 12, 2009 at 6:32 am Reply

Damn, I wish I'd heard about this sooner! I would have totally taken part. Do more of this!

Frances on July 12, 2009 at 7:19 am Reply

Wow. I didn't manage to participate in this, but I'm completely impressed not only by the finished product (which is pretty amazing, by the way. Congrats to everyone) but also by where the singers are from. I think it's really neat that people from all over the world all came together to do this.

Josh C on July 12, 2009 at 7:56 am Reply

I'm Josh Contreras and I'm from San Marcos, TX. I'm on the fourth row, 7th one from the left side. I sang Tenor 2.

Josh C on July 12, 2009 at 7:58 am Reply

my name is Josh Contreras and I'm from San Marcos, TX. I'm on the 4th row, 7th from the right. I sing tenor 2.

Sasta Plummer on July 12, 2009 at 9:17 am Reply

I sang alto 2 and I'm from Allentown, PA. At a DCINY rehearsal when I asked how the experiment was going you said I ought to sing because you needed more women. After debating for a few days I posted a video. And it's an amazing project you've got here. Congrats!

Erik Davis on July 12, 2009 at 9:18 am Reply

Hey I sang Bass II and I'm from Lakewood, CO. Thanks for this opportunity! Can't wait until the next one!

Scotty Palma on July 12, 2009 at 9:32 am Reply

I sang B1 and I am from Vinita, Oklahoma. It was wonderful to participate in the choir because I have yet to have a chance to sing "Sleep" in a Real Life choir. So thanks for having this wonderful idea. On a side note, I actually received some handwritten music from you before last Christmas. It was an amazing gift, thanks.

Isabella on July 12, 2009 at 10:12 am Reply

This is so cool! You should be given the nobel price or something. Thank you for spreading the joy of singing.

Mike L on July 12, 2009 at 10:25 am Reply

Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to record this time…but I'd love to do Lux Aurumque next time!

Lauren on July 12, 2009 at 11:38 am Reply

I did the Alto II part, and I'm in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for making this possible, Eric!

Pascal on July 12, 2009 at 12:32 pm Reply

Pascal, Tenor from Cowansville, Quebec, Canada.

Amazing! Really! Just came back from your concert in Laval yesterday night, first thing I see on my computer: the video is up :)!!! Really, good job Scottie :)!

Anthony Cooksey on July 12, 2009 at 1:36 pm Reply

Tenor 1 from Farnborough, UK! (I'm the bald one with a red and white t-shirt on !!) Eric, Sleep was the reason that I started having singing lessons (although my YouTube video doesn't show it!) I now sing in a chamber choir and have found the album Cloudburst a great inspiration. It motivates me to be the best I can… I am looking forward to doing Water Night. I hope one day I'll perform your work, conducted by you! Thank you so much, Eric!!

Kayley Olson on July 12, 2009 at 2:43 pm Reply

My name is Kayley Olson and I sang Alto 1 and I live in Weston (just north of Kansas City)MO,USA :)

Mwansa Mwansa on July 12, 2009 at 6:32 pm Reply

Hello Mr. Eric Whitacre! :)

My name is Mwansa, I'm from Lethbridge, A.B., Canada, and I sung alto 2. :)

Sarah Hanson on July 12, 2009 at 7:24 pm Reply

Hi…
I'm the middle Soprano II on the top left with the piano in the background. Sarah Hanson from Fargo, ND. (Don't cha knoooow) :) This was a great project; I'm looking forward to the next one!
THANKS!

Tessy on July 12, 2009 at 7:53 pm Reply

I'm another victim of a broken webcam…Oo

But this video was so beautiful in so many ways – you all have such amazing voices and depth and of course the exquisite combination of Mr. Silvestri's poetry and your music, Mr. Whitacre, that just makes it so…humanistically perfect. Keep up the great job everyone! I'll try to join in the next one. :)

Luke Paddock on July 12, 2009 at 8:25 pm Reply

This is wonderful! Nysssa is performing this summer at Fredonia. This was a pleasure to listen to from a future music educator =)

Luke Paddock, Rochester NY

Felicia Lopez on July 12, 2009 at 9:04 pm Reply

Hi mr.whitacre !

I'm felicia, i sang First Soprano &I'm from riverside, California.
I've been singing my whole life, and I've got to say, this was the greatest experience !
I'm so proud to have been a part of this. I can't wait for water night
I hope God blesses me with the oppertunity to actually work with you one day

but I'm soo excited to watch you at the Disney hall !
:)

Stefanie Müller on July 13, 2009 at 3:34 am Reply

I'm Stefanie from Magdeburg, Germany and submitted a Soprano II track.

Like Ingrid and Nikola unfortunately I usually don't get the chance to sing/see a live performance of EW music over here. It was my former Finnish choir who introduced me to your breathtaking compositions.

Thank you for the music! :)

Crowdsourcing Sleep | MINIMUM FAILURE on July 13, 2009 at 1:55 pm Reply

[...] based music composer. For his latest project he’s reiterated his work Sleep as a sort of choral mosaic crowdsourced video. Scroll a few comments down to find out that a guy from Charlotte named Matt W provided Bass. [...]

Rory Wilson on July 13, 2009 at 7:08 am Reply

I've posted this on Digg – please take a minute to digg it and get the word out!
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Kedria on July 13, 2009 at 8:44 am Reply

Sop 2
From WV
Thanks Eric You rock this was so much fun!
Lux Arunque or Water night? next ?

Sarah on July 13, 2009 at 11:25 am Reply

Wish I had been able to take part in this, but I don't have a webcam at all. Still, though, this is absolutely ground-braking. A big round of applause to all who took part in this masterpiece!!!

Peter Budd on July 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm Reply

Hi, my name is Peter Budd and I sang Tenor 1 (Wei Jiang is my fiance), I am bottom left, 1 up, 2 right.

Thanks for the opportunity :)

adam gallagher on July 13, 2009 at 6:30 pm Reply

i was very fortunate to come across this project on youtube about a month ago and submitted my tenor 1 track. i have been singing for about 7 years and have participated in more then 7 honor choirs, including nationals. you, Mr.Whitacre are my all time hero and inspiration. i hope to become something of your value and talent on day.

sincerely Adam G

Josh Brockbank on July 14, 2009 at 10:53 am Reply

I sang Tenor II. I'm from Bluffdale, Utah. Thank you so much for your incredible music and for this fantastic opportunity. What a great project this has been! :)

Cassie Taylor on July 14, 2009 at 11:06 am Reply

hey there i'm Cassie Taylor & i'm from Columbus, OH!! i'm going to Indiana Wesleyan University to major in music education this fall :) thanks!!!!!

Sara on July 14, 2009 at 1:18 pm Reply

Sara from Fort Worth, Texas. I sang soprano 2.

Curtis Prevo on July 14, 2009 at 5:03 pm Reply

I'm Curtis Prevo, bass II in Collegedale, TN, USA. I sing in "I Cantori" and "Die Meistersinger" at Southern Adventist University. I am a junior that recently added a music minor. I'm a computer systems administration major.

The video was amazing! I couldn't believe that something could come together so wonderfully! I look forward to the second piece. I will just have to recruit some friends!

Kyle Redford on July 14, 2009 at 9:19 pm Reply

I'm Kyle Redford, and I live in Las Vegas, NV! I'm relocating to the Greater Los Angeles area in the fall for college, though. I sang Tenor II and Bass II for this video. I'm really looking forward to the next video! :D I had no idea something so incredible was possible! Thanks for the amazing idea :]

Rebecca McKay on July 15, 2009 at 8:11 am Reply

Wow, at first I was honestly wondering what things like blend and vowel formation would be like doing this all virtually.

But listening to it, I have to admit it was some of the best blending I have ever heard, the vocal techinique and the tone quality of this group is amazing.

Eric, you are beginning at new style of music.
Virtual.
I'm so pumped to do Lux, and i have my copy ready.

The youth choir I'm conducting is singing sleep in the next season, and I will definitely have them listen to this!

Matt on July 17, 2009 at 5:10 pm Reply

Hey! I sing B1 and B2, and I'm … well, from Hamilton, MT (my home), Yakima, WA (where I currently live), and Durham, NC (where I go to school).

I'm really looking forward to Lux–I've performed it multiple times with several different ensembles at Duke singing various parts and I'm stoked to see what this will be like :)

Ryan Brown on July 19, 2009 at 5:27 am Reply

Hi Eric Whitacre! My name is Ryan Brown. I am from Rome, Maine and I recorded the a Bass I part for the virtual Choir! I just want to thank you for giving the choir geeks like us the opportunity to participate in a process as unique as this one. I’m incredibly inspired by your work and will continue to keep up with this virtual choir. ~Ryan Brown~

Ashley Cantrell on July 28, 2009 at 7:55 pm Reply

Hello! I'm Ashley Cantrell. I recorded the soprano I part, and i'm from Beaufort, NC.

I'm excited about the next one!

A Virtual Choir? Sure, Why Not? on July 30, 2009 at 4:24 am Reply

[...] can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like this on the internet before. I’m not even a little bit surprised that it came from Eric [...]

mariana on August 26, 2009 at 8:24 pm Reply

Hi, I´m from argentina, and I would love to participate on the next project. congratulations to all those who participated on this incredible project!!!