The Oslo Gospel Choir performed "Bridge Over Troubled Water" during their concert in the Stravinski Hall in Montreux, Switzerland in February 2006. Lyrics and Music by Paul Simon.

25 Responses to “Oslo Gospel Choir – Bridge Over Troubled Water”

  • cooper91 says:

    I agree. They are musically astute, but too clincal. There’s no heart in it.

  • 9nino9 says:

    For f*** sake, it’s “Bridge over troubled water”. How much jumping and hand-to-roof can they have in such a song. I’m not a christian, far from it, but I enjoy gospel music. It doesn’t have to be all praying.

  • CaptainKid37 says:

    I also agree; there was no oomph to it – no soul; very clinical. But, god bless them anyhow.

  • HotShot615615 says:

    I dont know what you are all talking about, but this is a very beautiful rendition of this song.

  • Saito010 says:

    I know what you mean i don’t see anything wrong

  • Simpleflower806 says:

    Love the piano arrangement !

  • jaquinhabb says:

    amazing….

  • clamdraggin says:

    I think they put alot of heart in the song…I believe the people who disagree probably
    have Art Garfunkels version in their head as I do. I saw video of him performing that live around 1970 and theres just NO way anyone could put more heart/soul into a
    song. For me Arts version was so fantastic that it absolutely tops them all.
    My all time favorite song. But I continue to
    love any and all versions of it including this one. Paul is a genius writer…Art ..
    a gifted performer!!!

  • alinachen123 says:

    they have got voices like angels!!!

  • hikkoritikkori says:

    Hejsan,

    We scandinavian tend to be a bit collected, but that does not outrule passion, it is in small gestures. I am not norweigian but finnish neverthless northern European, so I can relate to their performance and see lot of soul and genuine in it:) it is in simple things…have a beautiful day!

  • RSMS4OC says:

    We sing this too in our choir at school.
    It sounds great.. this song is just beautiful.
    And we sing it like them.. the men the first two verses and the women *like a bridge over troubled water*
    and then all the third verse
    .. magic <’33
    great song.

    Great Gospel Choir.

  • family77770 says:

    this is a great song, keep up the good work, and let your light all shine for your master and king.

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  • foxxy508 says:

    Too mechanical cold , lacking spontaneity and soul.But not bad though.

  • ChrysseRocks123 says:

    the chamber choir, concert choir, and treble are singing this at the concert

  • luvureally says:

    Come on people they are using Simon’s original pop arrangement. This is not the gospel arrangement created by Aretha Franklin. Although they are trying to sneak in a little Billy Preston organ.

  • tachoX2 says:

    clamdraggin – very well said. This is a great performance. No one will top Art but that doesn’t mean every other version is junk…

  • clamdraggin says:

    tachoX2 Thank you for your kind reply.
    I honestly believe that this may be the
    best song ever written, certainly one
    of the best.

  • iinlovejameslafferty says:

    i have to sing this for choir too..

  • megzter23 says:

    Just sang this at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, this song is amazing!

  • italforza says:

    I’m sorry but i don’t feel any gospel here!!!!

  • statesmanls1 says:

    I think you’re right but you have to admit they are pretty good though.

  • foamman77 says:

    some people have said this song is amazing and it is but only by the right performer(s) and some people lik clay akin take to many liberties and absalutely ruin it this randition i outstanding it isn’t easy to give me chills and this one did it.

  • colino72 says:

    White folks, Norweigan gospel!!

  • nothappytoday77 says:

    they needed a lead vocal…

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