That was so beautiful to watch your reaction to our choir singing this. So grateful that you took the time to watch our performance ❤ If you ever find yourself coming to Utah, please reach out! We have guests come sit in the loft to sing with us from time to time.
I was there. My Dad sang with this Choir for 17 years, I have had the honor of being at several of these concerts and events over my lifetime. The recordings are amazing, but in-person is life altering.
@@andrewjex5740 Same, my parent sang in the choir as well. I was even in the bells on temple square for a time. In person is the best way to experience this music.
My Mom was a trained soprano. She used to sing "O Holy Night" for our ward in Toronto every year. I have also performed it several times both as a solo and with choirs. It is the essence of the true meaning of Christmas to me.
The power and love of God is shared when you listen to this Chior. They are all volunteer and do not get payed! You feel the Holy Ghost when you listen to them. ❤
They were originally known as The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but changed it to The Tabernacle Choir. Their music brings me to tears, and this version of O Holy Night is amazing. When i lived in Utah, i had the opportunity to watch their practice performances, as well as hear The Spoken Word. I'm so glad you enjoyed this video, and the tears are understandable.
When I lived in Salt Lake City, I was able to watch as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir had their Thursday night practice. Back in the mid 70's. It was spectacular. There is nothing that compares to the organ.
They truly shake the building at times - not a small feat in such a grand space that they perform in. When the choir sings What Shall We give? - one of my favorites - the room was quaking with the build and climax of the song. I still turn the volume up all the way- every time it comes up in my Christmas playlist - to attempt to capture the feeling of such conviction they embodied in the performance. I hope you find an opportunity 14:14 to enjoy the Choir’s live performance someday!
I got a chance to finally see the choir about 15 years ago at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. They were like a majestic, perfect sound machine. Carlos Santana likes to tell people that great music actual rearranges the body’s molecular structure, like when you get goosebumps. Well, my experience was like that and more. It actually became a spiritual experience for me. And, I could have sworn there was an angelic concourse directly above the choir. But, even that doesn’t adequately describe it.
I would suggest a 4th of July performance or ANY performance where The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (with the orchestra) sings "The Battle Hymn of The Republic"! I was privileged to hear them sing "The Battle Hymn of The Republic" with the orchestra AND the United State Marine Corps Herald Trumpet Band when Utah celebrated their statehood centennial back in 1996. It is STILL the PINNACLE of musical performances that I've witnessed in my almost 70 years on this planet, and I've seen some AMAZING musical performances! You just can't go wrong with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square! Bonus: Salt Lake City is BEAUTIFUL!
that particular arrangement was written by the director, Mack Wilberg. Just beautiful. You’re so right when you said “Glorious”. Glory be to God is what comes through this music. You’re also right when you said the technical is so right on… but beyond that (or because of that?) There is an emotional spirit that one feels they are actually touched by God. Your reaction to that music also moves me to feel that same Spirit of God in it. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I didn't realize they had changed their name - happened back in 2018. I always knew them as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The choir was founded in 1847... been around a while ;-) They are an amazingly powerful group. 360 singers. Thank you for the heartfelt reaction 🥰
The reason for it is that the prophet today asked us to distance from the name and encouraged us to take upon the name of Christ, but also because when you search up Mormon you might get some crap and stuff about the flds which is a different group and they still practice polygamy and there leader is in prison for child abuse.
They changed the name of the choir because We DO NOT worship the ancient Mormon prophet, named Mormon, BUT WE DO WORSHIP Jesus Christ, our Saviour who is the Saviour of the whole world --even for those that do not believe in him. Many churches do NOT believe in any revelation to man since Christ died on the cross, not even in modern revelation, BUT because Jesus Christ was and is our own Resurrected and living God, and a very live person), he can, as he promised, to NOT LEAVE men on Earth helpless but would provide guidance in the Last Days, and what brought the world out of the Dark Ages was when he sent Spirits down from heaven to be born with God-given talents to inspire men through beautiful sacred music about Christ's life (like Handel's Messiah ; Haydn ; and Bach and many other similar composers) AFTER inspired men like the priest Martin Luther who went against the Catholic Church and translated the Bible from Latin to German and English, feeling and that the common man should be able to read for themselves the truths from the scriptures, and went about to teach men and women about Jesus Christ and his Creation of the Universe and the World we live upon, the Creation of Man (his greatest continual creation), and the teachings of his Prophets of Old, and also the current Prophet and Twelve Apostles on the Earth today, now ! After people in Europe had been able to study the Bible and learn the above things, God and Christ knew that it was time to let those Europeans come to this land of America that the Almighty had preserved for the Restoration of His Gospel that he promised would happen in the Last Days, who Joseph of Egypt prophesied would be by a man named Joseph, named after him, and whose father also would be so named Joseph, and he, Joseph Smith Jr. was a descendent of the first believers of the Bible in Europe, and of the Europeans settlers who came to America for the grand freedom to worship the great Almighty God, Jesus Christ without tyrranical persecution. Because of this, having been taught from the Bible about God the Father, and Jesus Christ, when he reached the age of a young teen and he inquired of God through prayer if the teachings of the Bible were true, the God Almighties both appeared to him, Joseph Smith Jr., introducing themselves to he whom they had called in the Pre-Existance to be 'the First Prophet' of this 'The Dispensation of the Fullness of Times', and to translate the Gold Plates into what is called by Christ, the 'Book of the Gentiles', or the 'Book of Mormon', which he said in the New Testament would also testify of him -- and is 'A Companion Book' to what Christ called the 'Book of the Jews', or which we know now as, and is the Bible (both the Old and New Testaments combined into one book).
Correcting my mistake that the Prophet Mormon, was an ancient Nephite Prophet of God, who the Book of Mormon was named after (but should maybe have been named after his son, Moroni, who had buried the Gold Plates in the hill where he, Moroni, as the last living Nephite Prophet on this American Continent, was then allowed by Christ Jesus to show Joseph Smith Jr., where, then, as a Resurrected Being, and the Angel Moroni, showed him where he had buried the Gold Plates that he had kept safe, and written his final words upon, before he had buried them back then in his day in the Hill named Cumorah, for a future time, as commanded by God and Christ to do for their Future purposes, and which he willingly obeyed).
I had the opportunity to listen to them in person in Mexico City last year, and it was electrifying to be in the presence of their sound. It really brings you tears and it’s hard to describe in words.
Oh boy. If this comes out all garbled, it's because I can barely see through the tears. This one hit the emotions very hard. It was stunningly beautiful. Thank you.
This has to be what Heaven sounds like. Just stunningly beautiful. Thanks for the emotional and genuine reaction. Have you thought of joining a choir again? It will all come back to you!
This is my first time to see one of your videos. You couldn't pick a better subject than the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and this specific song. This is a new arrangement of Oh Holy Night that I have ever heard and it is just stunning. I remember years ago watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Sunday morning broadcast and the music from the choir and orchestra was overwhelming. I have sung in choirs from elementary through college and church and amazed by the power music has. I think about the sound engineers for the Mormon Tabernacle and listening Sunday to Sunday and not be overwhelmed by the sound and how it feeds to soul and swell up inside. I would think they would keep kleenex close by for the tears. Thank you for your post and hope to see more.
Love The Tabernacle Choir! The harmonies started getting to me right off the bat. YUMMY! Watching and listening to them always takes me back to my own school, community, and church choir days. I miss them so much! In high school, I was always in the honor choirs and bands, so I got to travel to either Anchorage or Fairbanks--whichever larger town was hosting the big event (which was combined for the honor choirs and bands) for that year. Going to those and being in both parts was always REALLY fun, but, wow!!! Hard to keep up with the full week's worth of music on both fronts. I would go back and do it again, ANY DAY! Our Valdez, Alaska school was quite tiny, at the time (not as much these days, from what I've seen in my brother's photos). My graduating class was 13 people (I was the Valedictorian). My brother Gary's (the photographer) class was 36 people...the largest class in our entire system at the time.We were both in all of the choirs and pep bands, and all of that stuff. In later years, my other (younger-younger) brother, and my sister were both in the bands and choirs, as well. It's just what our family has always done! As a community, we always did either The Messiah or just a program of special Christmas songs that most everyone knew. We also had people from different parts of the world, who brought their Christmas songs with them, so sometimes we got to learn some of those, as well. I'm right with you, about the music. I can NEVER get enough of it, whether I'm singing, playing, or just listening. Music just slides through me. Thank you VERY much, Carlos. That was a SUPER GREAT reaction. 😀
You should check out the Choir's version of Angels from the Realms of Glory! It is my favorite! I loved your your face light up during the reaction. I do the same.
If i could make money singing in choir i would. My favorite place to be. I love harmonizing. Great reaction! I live in Utah. I love going to watch their rehearsals...lol
I once saw a choir istedford in a shopping centre outdoors they sang a song but I'm not sure what language it was in but what ever they sang made me sob uncontrollable for half an hour X I'm in the latter day saint church now so we have the privilege of hearing the Tabinacle choir sing often they are amazing
I sympathize with your reaction, my friend. I was a choir kid myself through my middle school and high school years, and in a community choir for a few years afterwards, so I have a true soft spot for choirs and choral performances.
Being at an event or one of their Christmas concerts in person is celestial. Unable to describe the feelings. All these people volunteer their time. Put on your Things to do before leaving this mortal existence to see them in person. It will give you hope for the human race.
The building(s) where they usually perform in SLC both enhance the performance. The organs are majestic. This performance was held in what is known as the Conference Center. It seats approx 22,000 people but when the choir sings it almost feels like a private performance. The other building is the historic Tabernacle building which only seats somewhere between 3,000 to 5,000 (a tight squeeze). Put it on your bucket list to hear them live someday. Whatever they sing is glorious!
This is my favorite Christmas song! The Orchestra at Temple Square does a great job of performing with this beautiful and reverent rendition. Another version I enjoy watching every year is the Bill and Gloria Gaither arrangement sung by David Phelps. Check it out. His vocals are so intense and powerful.
Definitely go join the choir! You have to be a church member first of course, but if you have a good voice its definitely attainable! You might find a lot you want to pay attention to.❤
So very sick tonight and came across this by accident. And I am so overjoyed to know now that I am not the only one in the world who FEEELS MUSIC LIKE THIS... I always believed I was just a FREAK ..been called weird all my life cuz I have such a strong emotional connection with certain music...this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the op for not dropping the F bomb..i was fully able to appreciate this as it was intended. Thank you 💗💜😽
I can’t always help it but the F bomb is usually a sign of a truly flabbergasted Viking ;). I have ADHD and this makes me react impulsively without thought…
There are a few different versions. One in particular is my favorite. In that one there is crashing cymbals when they sing fall on your knees and Christ the King. It makes my heart swell.
If you are ever in Salt Lake City you can go watch a performance live on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Every week. They never miss! It's worth every effort to go see them!
They do a Christmas Devotional on TV every year where the leaders speak but more importantly the choir sings. I'm not Mormon any more but I do love the Christmas hymns.
If you were 'baptized' a member, and have NOT been excommunicated, then you are still considered by and called Christ's own, even though you might not now be active in the church, but (we) can always repent, and strive to go 'to be gathered' in His, 'Jesus Christ's name' -- in Sacrament Meeting (one hour long) and classes (meetings now are only two hours long, combined, since the Covid problem). :-)
❤❤❤❤ WOW Music has always been a huge part of my life. You are so right... it can touch you in a way nothing else does. So Beautiful!!!! I am teared up too... wow Thank you so much fo sharing this ❤ Merry Christmas to you and your family... and may your new year be filled with much love and happiness... ❤
The Tabernacle Choir does a Christmas concert every year - you can find it online and broadcast all over. You've got to watch them, if you haven't before. Your heart won't know what hit it. ❤
This Choir layers this Carol so beautifully, it really is exquisite. There are solo versions I really love as well. - Rydian, a Britain's got Talent contestant is my favourite, and I believe there is a video of Michael Crawford singing it. I always wished John Farnham had recorded it in the Carols by Candlelight concerts choirs - Treorchy Male Voice Choir are brilliant. E❤
Though I'm much older than you, I think music unites us. The church this choir belongs to put. out a Christmas Devotional that is so awesome. It's on RUclips. Christmas Devotional 2023 . IThe orchestra is also involved they sing a few songs before the devotional begins and they end with a spectacular "Hallelujah" from the Messiah. I like your ceations. thanks from Lizzianne 50 in Idaho
Am even older than you Anne, by twenty years, and have listened to the choir on Sundays (EACH) every few hours on BYU-FM or 89.1 FM, the last few years, at 9:30 A.M.. They also have that broadcast time the half hoyr before General Conference the first Sundays of April and October, which helps get one in the mood and spiritually ready to receive messages from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through his current ageless 99 year old Prophet, Pres. Russell M Nelson, and the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities who are called by Christ to teach us all around the world of his, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in and of it's fullness ! :-)
Am sorry, for the mistake in the age of our Prophet, for he, our Prophet, just had his new birthday, this past week, and he is now 100 years old now. He is now the longest living prophet of Christ's (since Joseph Smith Jr.) -- whom, he has been allowed to live the longest in this 'Dispensation of the Fullness of Times', maybe because of Pres. (it has to be called a church 'corporation', i believe, because of our American, U.S. Constitution) Nelson's willingness to Do the Lord's bidding, and maybe because the Lord knows and can trust him to follow his words, or his, Christ's commandments for us. :-)
This is one of my favorite carols, and I infinitely prefer it sung like this, with depth and a feeling of joy. A lot of the modern versions are fine, in their own way, but none of them give me the same feeling. Probably because this is what Christmas in my childhood sounded like, and I loved Christmas as a child. Though I’ve abandoned religion and don’t celebrate Christmas any more, I still love hearing the carols.
Beautiful reaction Viking! I feel the same as you. I’m crying like a baby. Christmas music always brings me to tears. So much emotion. Lyrics as well as orchestration. It always gets me! Merry Christmas!🎄
Viking, I completely understand your strong emotions when hearing this. I'm a 69 year old male, was in a choir as a young boy and have always had strong emotions and tears when listening to music. The only difference between you and me is I wouldn't even be able to talk! I'd also need a box of tissues at my side. You are not alone my friend, I cry along with you. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love your reactions.
They are the best choir out there-period. They sing with not only talent and beauty but with the spirit of God.🎶❤️
The feeling you have is not only the choir or the instruments. It is the spirit of God touching you and me.!!
That was so beautiful to watch your reaction to our choir singing this. So grateful that you took the time to watch our performance ❤ If you ever find yourself coming to Utah, please reach out! We have guests come sit in the loft to sing with us from time to time.
They are the best choir in the world
Have you heard the choir at BYU? Or the choir at the MTC for that matter? They are also magnificent!
The Holy Spirit just touched my ♥. Wonderful celestial music
There is no other like this choir of angelic voices!
That feeling is the Spirit of God.
Ive heard this song sung a "million times" like most of us. Never have I heard it like this nor more beautiful! Magnificent!
I was there. My Dad sang with this Choir for 17 years, I have had the honor of being at several of these concerts and events over my lifetime. The recordings are amazing, but in-person is life altering.
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Same, my parent sang in the choir as well. I was even in the bells on temple square for a time. In person is the best way to experience this music.
My Mom was a trained soprano. She used to sing "O Holy Night" for our ward in Toronto every year. I have also performed it several times both as a solo and with choirs. It is the essence of the true meaning of Christmas to me.
What you felt was your Heavenly Father's pure love for you. The Holy Spirit touched your heart.
A big choir like this one requires a lot of cooperation.
And they are volunteers!
The Kingdom of God is on the earth
The power and love of God is shared when you listen to this Chior. They are all volunteer and do not get payed! You feel the Holy Ghost when you listen to them. ❤
That good feeling is the Holy Ghost testifying to you of your Heavenly Father’s love for you.
They were originally known as The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but changed it to The Tabernacle Choir. Their music brings me to tears, and this version of O Holy Night is amazing. When i lived in Utah, i had the opportunity to watch their practice performances, as well as hear The Spoken Word. I'm so glad you enjoyed this video, and the tears are understandable.
When I lived in Salt Lake City, I was able to watch as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir had their Thursday night practice. Back in the mid 70's. It was spectacular. There is nothing that compares to the organ.
That must be one of the most beautiful performances I’ve ever heard. Thank you.
What Beautiful Spiritual heart Felt emotions . It makes it that much more beautiful when Spirit touches Spirit.
Music has so much power, to promote good or evil feelings and actions. Music seems to speak to the soul! Thank you.
They truly shake the building at times - not a small feat in such a grand space that they perform in. When the choir sings What Shall We give? - one of my favorites - the room was quaking with the build and climax of the song. I still turn the volume up all the way- every time it comes up in my Christmas playlist - to attempt to capture the feeling of such conviction they embodied in the performance. I hope you find an opportunity 14:14 to enjoy the Choir’s live performance someday!
If you loved this one, listen to Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. It will knock your socks off. Music touches the soul like nothing can. Beautiful!
It’s not Christmas without the Tabernacle Choir and listening to this with your beautiful reaction made it special. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing, this is a wonderful choir full of the holy spirit of God!
My most favorite...most beautiful harmonized song ever written!
I got a chance to finally see the choir about 15 years ago at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. They were like a majestic, perfect sound machine. Carlos Santana likes to tell people that great music actual rearranges the body’s molecular structure, like when you get goosebumps. Well, my experience was like that and more. It actually became a spiritual experience for me. And, I could have sworn there was an angelic concourse directly above the choir. But, even that doesn’t adequately describe it.
He’s calling you back to the fold. 😇
You need to attend one of their Christmas concerts.
I would suggest a 4th of July performance or ANY performance where The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (with the orchestra) sings "The Battle Hymn of The Republic"! I was privileged to hear them sing "The Battle Hymn of The Republic" with the orchestra AND the United State Marine Corps Herald Trumpet Band when Utah celebrated their statehood centennial back in 1996. It is STILL the PINNACLE of musical performances that I've witnessed in my almost 70 years on this planet, and I've seen some AMAZING musical performances! You just can't go wrong with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square! Bonus: Salt Lake City is BEAUTIFUL!
The Choir's weekly Sunday morning program Music and the Spoken Word is a great way to start the week.
... and a great way to bring peace to your day on ANY day!
They are the epitome of how this song should be done! I agree with you! Love them since I was a child!
I loved this version. I love the Tabernacle Choir ❤
that particular arrangement was written by the director, Mack Wilberg. Just beautiful. You’re so right when you said “Glorious”. Glory be to God is what comes through this music. You’re also right when you said the technical is so right on… but beyond that (or because of that?) There is an emotional spirit that one feels they are actually touched by God. Your reaction to that music also moves me to feel that same Spirit of God in it. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I didn't realize they had changed their name - happened back in 2018. I always knew them as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The choir was founded in 1847... been around a while ;-) They are an amazingly powerful group. 360 singers. Thank you for the heartfelt reaction 🥰
Was wondering similarly. Always knew them as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
The reason for it is that the prophet today asked us to distance from the name and encouraged us to take upon the name of Christ, but also because when you search up Mormon you might get some crap and stuff about the flds which is a different group and they still practice polygamy and there leader is in prison for child abuse.
You feel the Holy Spirit's influence and the angels who sing with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square!! Very personal!!
They changed the name of the choir because We DO NOT worship the ancient Mormon prophet, named Mormon, BUT WE DO WORSHIP Jesus Christ, our Saviour who is the Saviour of the whole world --even for those that do not believe in him.
Many churches do NOT believe in any revelation to man since Christ died on the cross, not even in modern revelation, BUT because Jesus Christ was and is our own Resurrected and living God, and a very live person), he can, as he promised, to NOT LEAVE men on Earth helpless but would provide guidance in the Last Days, and what brought the world out of the Dark Ages was when he sent Spirits down from heaven to be born with God-given talents to inspire men through beautiful sacred music about Christ's life (like Handel's Messiah ; Haydn ; and Bach and many other similar composers) AFTER inspired men like the priest Martin Luther who went against the Catholic Church and translated the Bible from Latin to German and English, feeling and that the common man should be able to read for themselves the truths from the scriptures, and went about to teach men and women about Jesus Christ and his Creation of the Universe and the World we live upon, the Creation of Man (his greatest continual creation), and the teachings of his Prophets of Old, and also the current Prophet and Twelve Apostles on the Earth today, now ! After people in Europe had been able to study the Bible and learn the above things, God and Christ knew that it was time to let those Europeans come to this land of America that the Almighty had preserved for the Restoration of His Gospel that he promised would happen in the Last Days, who Joseph of Egypt prophesied would be by a man named Joseph, named after him, and whose father also would be so named Joseph, and he, Joseph Smith Jr. was a descendent of the first believers of the Bible in Europe, and of the Europeans settlers who came to America for the grand freedom to worship the great Almighty God, Jesus Christ without tyrranical persecution. Because of this, having been taught from the Bible about God the Father, and Jesus Christ, when he reached the age of a young teen and he inquired of God through prayer if the teachings of the Bible were true, the God Almighties both appeared to him, Joseph Smith Jr., introducing themselves to he whom they had called in the Pre-Existance to be 'the First Prophet' of this 'The Dispensation of the Fullness of Times', and to translate the Gold Plates into what is called by Christ, the 'Book of the Gentiles', or the 'Book of Mormon', which he said in the New Testament would also testify of him -- and is 'A Companion Book' to what Christ called the 'Book of the Jews', or which we know now as, and is the Bible (both the Old and New Testaments combined into one book).
Correcting my mistake that the Prophet Mormon, was an ancient Nephite Prophet of God, who the Book of Mormon was named after (but should maybe have been named after his son, Moroni, who had buried the Gold Plates in the hill where he, Moroni, as the last living Nephite Prophet on this American Continent, was then allowed by Christ Jesus to show Joseph Smith Jr., where, then, as a Resurrected Being, and the Angel Moroni, showed him where he had buried the Gold Plates that he had kept safe, and written his final words upon, before he had buried them back then in his day in the Hill named Cumorah, for a future time, as commanded by God and Christ to do for their Future purposes, and which he willingly obeyed).
I had the opportunity to listen to them in person in Mexico City last year, and it was electrifying to be in the presence of their sound. It really brings you tears and it’s hard to describe in words.
Oh boy. If this comes out all garbled, it's because I can barely see through the tears. This one hit the emotions very hard. It was stunningly beautiful. Thank you.
John 15: 26
John 14: 26
That is what it is.
I close my eyes and it sounds divine.
You don't have to close your eyes! They just sound divine!
Well, probably because it is.
Exquisite.
I love your reaction to the choir! They’re amazing; I hope one day you get your wish to sing with them. ❤
This has to be what Heaven sounds like. Just stunningly beautiful.
Thanks for the emotional and genuine reaction. Have you thought of joining a choir again? It will all come back to you!
This is my first time to see one of your videos. You couldn't pick a better subject than the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and this specific song. This is a new arrangement of Oh Holy Night that I have ever heard and it is just stunning. I remember years ago watching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Sunday morning broadcast and the music from the choir and orchestra was overwhelming. I have sung in choirs from elementary through college and church and amazed by the power music has. I think about the sound engineers for the Mormon Tabernacle and listening Sunday to Sunday and not be overwhelmed by the sound and how it feeds to soul and swell up inside. I would think they would keep kleenex close by for the tears. Thank you for your post and hope to see more.
The conductor arranges most of the songs. He is extremely talented!!!1
I have this same emotional response to music. No one in my family understands it. ❤
Love The Tabernacle Choir! The harmonies started getting to me right off the bat. YUMMY! Watching and listening to them always takes me back to my own school, community, and church choir days. I miss them so much! In high school, I was always in the honor choirs and bands, so I got to travel to either Anchorage or Fairbanks--whichever larger town was hosting the big event (which was combined for the honor choirs and bands) for that year. Going to those and being in both parts was always REALLY fun, but, wow!!! Hard to keep up with the full week's worth of music on both fronts. I would go back and do it again, ANY DAY! Our Valdez, Alaska school was quite tiny, at the time (not as much these days, from what I've seen in my brother's photos). My graduating class was 13 people (I was the Valedictorian). My brother Gary's (the photographer) class was 36 people...the largest class in our entire system at the time.We were both in all of the choirs and pep bands, and all of that stuff. In later years, my other (younger-younger) brother, and my sister were both in the bands and choirs, as well. It's just what our family has always done! As a community, we always did either The Messiah or just a program of special Christmas songs that most everyone knew. We also had people from different parts of the world, who brought their Christmas songs with them, so sometimes we got to learn some of those, as well.
I'm right with you, about the music. I can NEVER get enough of it, whether I'm singing, playing, or just listening. Music just slides through me.
Thank you VERY much, Carlos. That was a SUPER GREAT reaction. 😀
This was dad’s favorite Christmas carol. He died last January after being in the hospital during Christmas.
God rest his soul 💗
I’ve had the privilege to hear them in person. It’s so much more impressive to be there!
Wonderful reaction! No one could mistake your response as anything less than raw and personal. I love the Choir at Tabernacle Square. Merry Christmas!
You should check out the Choir's version of Angels from the Realms of Glory! It is my favorite! I loved your your face light up during the reaction. I do the same.
Im not crying!!! ❤❤❤ gorgeous!
If i could make money singing in choir i would. My favorite place to be. I love harmonizing. Great reaction! I live in Utah. I love going to watch their rehearsals...lol
❤ Oh Viking! I love that you show your emotions! Glorious reaction!
I once saw a choir istedford in a shopping centre outdoors they sang a song but I'm not sure what language it was in but what ever they sang made me sob uncontrollable for half an hour X I'm in the latter day saint church now so we have the privilege of hearing the Tabinacle choir sing often they are amazing
Spiritually
I sympathize with your reaction, my friend. I was a choir kid myself through my middle school and high school years, and in a community choir for a few years afterwards, so I have a true soft spot for choirs and choral performances.
Glad this popped up on the feed this morning!! So good!
I loved your raw emotion. I felt it too. This is an amazing piece and an extremely talented choir and orchestra.❤
Awesome reaction!
Being at an event or one of their Christmas concerts in person is celestial. Unable to describe the feelings. All these people volunteer their time. Put on your Things to do before leaving this mortal existence to see them in person. It will give you hope for the human race.
You think this is beautiful, you should hear them sing the "Hallelujah Chorus". Amazing!!! They also do Handel's Messiah too!!!
The building(s) where they usually perform in SLC both enhance the performance. The organs are majestic. This performance was held in what is known as the Conference Center. It seats approx 22,000 people but when the choir sings it almost feels like a private performance. The other building is the historic Tabernacle building which only seats somewhere between 3,000 to 5,000 (a tight squeeze). Put it on your bucket list to hear them live someday. Whatever they sing is glorious!
I saw them live, it was spectacular!
I love choral music. ❤️ Bring it on. 🎶
you would be wise to take Tera up on her offer. Every Sunday the choir and orchestra perform with beautiful songs that lift the soul.
Come to Salt Lake City, Utah. You can go hear this choir FOR FREE. 👍
This is my favorite Christmas song! The Orchestra at Temple Square does a great job of performing with this beautiful and reverent rendition. Another version I enjoy watching every year is the Bill and Gloria Gaither arrangement sung by David Phelps. Check it out. His vocals are so intense and powerful.
Come hear them in person for October General Conference on Sunday October 6! It is amazing in person! Oh, in Salt Lake City, Utah!
They are mind blowing in person! It’s like being in heaven!
For all you've done in 2021... What you continued to do in 2022... For bringing us glee in 2023... And for what's in store in '24... Thank You!!!
They sang a variant of this arrangement backing The King’s Singers. Even more spectacular if possible.
The choir is 360 voices strong and they are al volunteers including the orchestra. None of them are paid. They do for the love of music.
Beyond beautiful ❤
Definitely go join the choir! You have to be a church member first of course, but if you have a good voice its definitely attainable! You might find a lot you want to pay attention to.❤
So very sick tonight and came across this by accident. And I am so overjoyed to know now that I am not the only one in the world who FEEELS MUSIC LIKE THIS... I always believed I was just a FREAK ..been called weird all my life cuz I have such a strong emotional connection with certain music...this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the op for not dropping the F bomb..i was fully able to appreciate this as it was intended. Thank you 💗💜😽
I can’t always help it but the F bomb is usually a sign of a truly flabbergasted Viking ;). I have ADHD and this makes me react impulsively without thought…
You should (if you haven't already) get the recordings of the annual Christmas Concerts by the Choir. They are amazing!
There are a few different versions. One in particular is my favorite. In that one there is crashing cymbals when they sing fall on your knees and Christ the King. It makes my heart swell.
If you are ever in Salt Lake City you can go watch a performance live on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Every week. They never miss! It's worth every effort to go see them!
If only it wouldn’t be half a world away ;)
They do a Christmas Devotional on TV every year where the leaders speak but more importantly the choir sings. I'm not Mormon any more but I do love the Christmas hymns.
If you were 'baptized' a member, and have NOT been excommunicated, then you are still considered by and called Christ's own, even though you might not now be active in the church, but (we) can always repent, and strive to go 'to be gathered' in His, 'Jesus Christ's name' -- in Sacrament Meeting (one hour long) and classes (meetings now are only two hours long, combined, since the Covid problem). :-)
You need to come to Salt Lake City. To experience it live is like you say truly amazing. It is beyond words to explain.
I’d love to but I’m in Europe… I don’t think I can swim that far ;)
Thank you. Beautiful music should be experienced and never fall on indifferent ears.💗
Oh, bless your heart. I was filling up with you. Thank you for your reaction.
❤❤❤❤ WOW
Music has always been a huge part of my life. You are so right... it can touch you in a way nothing else does.
So Beautiful!!!!
I am teared up too... wow
Thank you so much fo sharing this ❤
Merry Christmas to you and your family... and may your new year be filled with much love and happiness... ❤
The Tabernacle Choir does a Christmas concert every year - you can find it online and broadcast all over. You've got to watch them, if you haven't before. Your heart won't know what hit it. ❤
This Choir layers this Carol so beautifully, it really is exquisite. There are solo versions I really love as well. - Rydian, a Britain's got Talent contestant is my favourite, and I believe there is a video of Michael Crawford singing it. I always wished John Farnham had recorded it in the Carols by Candlelight concerts choirs - Treorchy Male Voice Choir are brilliant. E❤
Though I'm much older than you, I think music unites us. The church this choir belongs to put. out a Christmas Devotional that is so awesome. It's on RUclips. Christmas Devotional 2023 . IThe orchestra is also involved they sing a few songs before the devotional begins and they end with a spectacular "Hallelujah" from the Messiah. I like your ceations. thanks from Lizzianne 50 in Idaho
Am even older than you Anne, by twenty years, and have listened to the choir on Sundays (EACH) every few hours on BYU-FM or 89.1 FM, the last few years, at 9:30 A.M.. They also have that broadcast time the half hoyr before General Conference the first Sundays of April and October, which helps get one in the mood and spiritually ready to receive messages from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through his current ageless 99 year old Prophet, Pres. Russell M Nelson, and the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities who are called by Christ to teach us all around the world of his, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in and of it's fullness ! :-)
Am sorry, for the mistake in the age of our Prophet, for he, our Prophet, just had his new birthday, this past week, and he is now 100 years old now. He is now the longest living prophet of Christ's (since Joseph Smith Jr.) -- whom, he has been allowed to live the longest in this 'Dispensation of the Fullness of Times', maybe because of Pres. (it has to be called a church 'corporation', i believe, because of our American, U.S. Constitution) Nelson's willingness to Do the Lord's bidding, and maybe because the Lord knows and can trust him to follow his words, or his, Christ's commandments for us. :-)
Thank you for the great, emotional reaction. ❤
This is one of my favorite carols, and I infinitely prefer it sung like this, with depth and a feeling of joy. A lot of the modern versions are fine, in their own way, but none of them give me the same feeling. Probably because this is what Christmas in my childhood sounded like, and I loved Christmas as a child. Though I’ve abandoned religion and don’t celebrate Christmas any more, I still love hearing the carols.
Thank you for sharing a pure and honest reaction. Watching you react to this brought tears to my eyes.
Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄
If you like this version, you should hear the one with the Kings Singers singing with them.
Beautiful reaction Viking! I feel the same as you. I’m crying like a baby. Christmas music always brings me to tears. So much emotion. Lyrics as well as orchestration. It always gets me! Merry Christmas!🎄
I bet it was incredible live. With live performances the sound enters your whole being. Just beautiful. Thanks Viking❤ from Ontario 🇨🇦
Viking, I completely understand your strong emotions when hearing this. I'm a 69 year old male, was in a choir as a young boy and have always had strong emotions and tears when listening to music. The only difference between you and me is I wouldn't even be able to talk! I'd also need a box of tissues at my side. You are not alone my friend, I cry along with you. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love your reactions.
Beautiful reaction, I adore your genuine-ness. I LOVE this, no grand standing from the singers or musicians, just a mass of sheer beauty!
You need to invest in a trip to Temple Square in Salt Lake City and listen to the choir live.
Hello! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
I absolutely understand you. I love all your reactions but especially the ones of Dan...😉 Thank you
Choir members are all volunteers and can be inchoir for 20 years or retire at age of sixty. Same goes for orchestra
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ❤
O Holy Night 😇🌠❤
Yes, the solo versions are amazing, but there is nothing quite like a full choir with orchestra. Just majestic and so classic. Merry Christmas Viking!
I sang in choirs for years, so I completely understand what you are talking about. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and your family Viking.
This was just Beautiful. Love your reaction to it. Merry Christmas!!
Großartige Wahl, ich bin schon gespannt was du für morgen geplant hast 😊