Entertainment
Judges All In Tears When 133 Boys Fill Room With Heavenly Voices
Their song choice couldn't be more perfect for them. What a moving performance.
Caryl Jane Espiritu
06.24.19

In talent competitions, seeing choirs go for audition is not exactly something new to us. However, this 133-person choir from Wales who joined Britain’s Got Talent is not like any other choir. Yes, one reason for that is their number, but another thing unique about them? They are all boys!

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

Composed of male students with ages ranging from 16 to 19, this all-boys choir call themselves “Only Boys Aloud”. These students all come from the South Wales Valleys. Because of unemployment and lack of opportunities in the area, these boys, led by their conductor Tim Rhys-Evans, joined together to make up the 133-person choir.

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

The choir was made for more than just to sing according to Tim.

“We set up Only Boys Aloud not only to sing but to do something positive with their lives,” the conductor said.

The boys definitely look up to Tim and believe that if they put their mind to it, there is nothing that they can’t achieve.

When it was finally their turn to hit the stage, Tim and two members of the choir moved center stage and introduced themselves to the judges. The audience were already cheering them on, a fact that did not go unnoticed by judge Amanda Holden.

Tim emphasized how their group believes passionately in the tradition of male singing in Wales and mentioned how they wanted that the tradition remains there in a hundred year’s time. Without further ado, the judges asked the group to start with their performance.

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

As conductor, Tim stood facing both the boys and started to wave his hand as the opening bars of “Calon Lân” played in the air. The two young men sing after one another in a beautiful and heartfelt manner. However, it is when they sang together that the real surprise came to show themselves to the judges!

The other 131 members of the choir went on stage to join their co-singers and with all of them singing together, the song became even more alive! Their big voices joined together in music and lyrics filled the room with a song that absolutely resonated with each ember of the audience.

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

Their number was a surprise, that’s for sure. The shock on Alesha’s face says it all! But, what’s even more surprising is the emotion that was in their beautiful song, despite the boys being too big in number while having to sing in harmony.

And when they all came forward to increase the song’s intensity, the crowd just went wild with cheers! The audience were in tears because there was so much emotion and feelings in the way these boys sang. It was truly a heartfelt and emotional moment for everyone. The boys were mesmerizing and there is no doubt that they gave the song justice!

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

Their performance ended on a really strong note that brought everyone up on their feet, even all the judges! The boys were clearly relieved after the performance and were happy with the way their audience reacted to their number. Pride and joy can definitely be seen in Tim’s triumphant smile.

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

Judge Amanda was quick to give her feedback.

“Oh my goodness, you’ve brought a lump in my throat and a tear to my eye. I found that really moving. I loved the song choice! Well done.”

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

Meanwhile, David pointed out how he found the perfect choir in the show after witnessing the boys’ performance.

“We really were looking in this show for a really great choir, and you are that really great choir. It was fantastic.

YouTube
Source:
YouTube

Simon also has a good feeling about the all-boys choir.

“I have got a very, very good feeling about you lot. I really, really love what you did. I’ve never heard that song before but I absolutely love it. And I think you guys are amazing.”

The room erupted in loud cheers after hearing the judges’ comments. And when it was time to vote, all judges gave a resounding “Yes” to this all-boys choir! The boys were absolutely ecstatic after confirming that they are going to the next round. It was certainly a moment that they will not forget.

Seeing these boys give their best in doing what they love is such an awe-inspiring thing. Tim has certainly made these boys into better versions of themselves just by giving them a chance to sing and be more than just a statistic in their hometown.

You simply have to watch how these boys accomplished their mesmerizing performance that blew everyone away in the video below!

Please SHARE this with your friends and family.

Article Sources:
To learn more read our Editorial Standards.
Advertisement