Known for its exceedingly high vocal standard, the choir has worked with musicians including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Caldara, Antonio Salieri, Heinrich Isaac, Paul Hofhaimer, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Johann Joseph Fux, Christoph Willibald Gluck, and Anton Bruckner.
The choir is the modern-day descendant of the boys' choirs of the Viennese Court, dating back to the late Middle Ages. The choir was, for practical purposes, established by a letter written by Maximilian I on 7 July 1498. In the letter the Emperor instructed court officials to employ a singing master, two basses and six boys. A Slovene, Jurij Slatkonja, became the director of the ensemble.
The role of the choir (numbering between fourteen and twenty) was to provide musical accompaniment to the church mass. The boys received a solid musical education, which in most cases had a significant impact on the rest of their lives, as many went on to become professional musicians. Composers Jacobus Gallus, Franz Schubert, and conductors Hans Richter, Felix Mottl and Clemens Krauss were members of the choir.[1]
In 1920 the Hofkapelle (court musicians) was disbanded. However, the rector at the time, Josef Schnitt, sought a continuation of the tradition. In 1924 the "Vienna Boys' Choir" was officially founded and has extended into being a professional music group. Since 1948 the Palais Augarten has served as their rehearsal venue and boarding school which goes from kindergarten level up to middle school level.
The choir is a private, not-for-profit organization. There are approximately 100 choristers between the ages of ten and fourteen. The boys are divided into four touring choirs, which perform about 300 concerts each year in front of almost 500,000 people. Each group tours for about nine to eleven weeks.
Dr. Eugen Jesser became the choir's president in 2001 and its director in 2003. Gerald Wirth became the choir's artistic director in 2001.
Get Down
Vienna Boys Choir Lyrics
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You're my ecstasy
You're the one I need
Hey yeah
Ohh
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Hey baby love, I need a girl like you
But tell me if you feel it too
I'm in delusion every minute, every hour
My heart is crying out for you
I feel in heaven when I look in your eyes
I know that you are the one for me (One for me)
You drive me crazy 'cause
You're one of a kind
I want your lovin'
And I want it right now
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Oh baby you're so fine
I'm gonna make you mine
Your lips they taste so sweet
You're the one for me
You're my ecstasy
You're the one I need
Bang, bang, bang
Here we come
Here we slam
It's the Fun Factory
With the BSBs
All the girls
Get on your knees, tryin' to scream
Or touch me please
Backstreet Boys
Are you with it
A.J. hit it
Come on girl and get down
Smack it up
Pump it
And move it all around
Here it is if you want to get with this
Put you at the top of my list
I feel in heaven when I look in your eyes
I know that you are the one for me (One for me)
You drive me crazy 'cause
You're one of a kind
I want your lovin'
And I want it right now
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Oh baby you're so fine
I'm gonna make you mine
Your lips they taste so sweet
You're the one for me
You're my ecstasy
You're the one I need
I feel in heaven when I look in your eyes
I know that you are the one for me (One for me)
You drive me crazy 'cause
You're one of a kind
I want your lovin' baby
And I want it right now
You're the one for me
You're my ecstasy
You're the one I need
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
And move it all around
Get down
Get down
Get down, get down yeah
The Vienna Boys Choir's song Get Down is a catchy pop tune that celebrates the feeling of excitement and joy that comes from being in love. The lyrics express the singer's intense desire for the object of their affection, using descriptions of heaven and ecstasy to emphasize the intensity of their emotions. The chorus instructs the listener to "get down" and "move it all around", encouraging them to let go of their inhibitions and dance with abandon.
The verses of the song continue to develop the themes of love and desire, with the singer fantasizing about being with their beloved and urging them to reciprocate their feelings. The bridge of the song introduces a rap section performed by the Backstreet Boys, adding a touch of urban style to the track.
Overall, Get Down is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the joy of falling in love and the energy and excitement that love can create in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the one for me
You are the person I want to spend my time with.
You're my ecstasy
You bring me joy and euphoria.
You're the one I need
You are essential to my life.
Get down
Let's dance and have fun.
And move it all around
Let's dance with enthusiasm and energy.
Hey baby love, I need a girl like you
I am looking for someone to love and care for, and I think you are that person.
But tell me if you feel it too
I want to make sure that you are also interested in a relationship with me.
I'm in delusion every minute, every hour
I cannot stop thinking about you and wanting to be with you.
My heart is crying out for you
I have strong feelings for you and cannot ignore them.
I feel in heaven when I look in your eyes
Being with you brings me great happiness and contentment.
I know that you are the one for me (One for me)
I have a strong feeling that you and I are meant to be together.
You drive me crazy 'cause
I become extremely infatuated with you because
You're one of a kind
You are special and unique.
I want your lovin'
I desire your affection and intimacy.
And I want it right now
I am impatient and eager to be with you.
Oh baby you're so fine
You are attractive and desirable.
I'm gonna make you mine
I want to establish a romantic relationship with you.
Your lips they taste so sweet
Your kiss is enjoyable and pleasurable.
Bang, bang, bang, Here we come, Here we slam
We are arriving with energy and enthusiasm.
It's the Fun Factory, With the BSBs
We are the Backstreet Boys and we are bringing fun and entertainment.
All the girls, Get on your knees, tryin' to scream
The audience is excited and eager to engage with us.
Or touch me please, Backstreet Boys
The audience members want to connect with us and show their admiration.
Are you with it, A.J. hit it
Are you ready to join us in having a good time? Let's begin.
Come on girl and get down
Get ready to dance and have fun.
Smack it up, Pump it
Let's dance with energy and enthusiasm.
Here it is if you want to get with this
We are offering our music and performances as a way to have fun and enjoy yourself.
Put you at the top of my list
I prioritize you and want to make you feel special.
I want your lovin' baby
I desire your love and affection.
Get down
Let's continue to dance and have fun.
Get down, Get down, And move it all around
Let's continue to dance and enjoy ourselves with energetic movements.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BUELENT ARIS, TONI COTTURA, KEITH MCGUFFY
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gemanrioaks
I absolutely LOVE this album! Though I've only heard like three songs from this, I think this would be a good collection! I can't help laughing out loud everytime I listen! It's so.....helplessly RIDICULOUS, in a good, funny way! They RAPPED! HAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!! This is so cool I love their rapping! :) These are so different from their classical pieces, that's what's so funny about it!! :)
ichundnichter
All I can say, from personal experience, we had a lot of fun recording it! :-)
Chrisy299
Very good work. The WSK can really sing all!
Futbolballerina
Isn't it amazing !!! I too can't stop laughing!!!! I love this song!! get down get down and move it all around !!!! hahaha !!!
Alfredo Granados
Totally awesome I just loved it!!!
101skysthelimit
Why didn't I find this? This is one great cover. Beautiful rendition of the Backstreet Boys song.! :D
Futbolballerina
This is Hilarious !!!! well done !!! amazing!!! hahhaha I just can't stop laughing !!
sadie ravennight
I have got your CD of the album!!! I really like it,well done!!!!!!!
Grahandi
Awesome
Remousamavi
Yeah, this in comparison to every other work of theirs just brings it all together...