I wasn't born in the United States but, to me, this is the song of America - that it speaks to what we deeply wish: for life to be filled with love, purpose, God and sweetness. In the end, love will take us back to Him who made us. Peace will help us to know how to do it. Thank you Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
Being a native Virginian, I have marveled at the beauty and sereneness of that meandering river, especially in my youth, now...being so far away from my native state, my heart still goes back to those cherished memories of a place that I hold dear to me. My wife passed from this life two years ago, and every time I listen to this rendition of this beautiful song and music, by the choir, my heart swells with love and appreciation for my Savior and the peace he has given to me, to withstand these troubled times and the loss of my companion. All I can say is, there is NO other choir in this world for ours, that sounds so beautiful and calms the heart so well, as this one.
Richard Wahl I am listening to have peace after hearing that a good friend’s wife was suddenly killed in a car accident. You’re right, this brings so much comfort for this kind of grief. I’m so sorry about your wife.😞❤️
Everyone is welcome to the Savior, Jesus Christ. You are very welcome to be among us who love Him and look forward to being with Him eternally. God bless you.
Enough to bring a person to tears. This song reminds of the beauty of this great Nation and all her peoples, of all colors and creeds, may God bless us all and bring us together.
I’m now 90 & into my 91st year and when my day comes I want this played. I play this song on my mountain lap dulcimer every time I play.. It makes my heart swell in so much love for my family..
When I am listening to this song again sung by the velvety voice of The Tabernacle Choir on the Valentione's Day in 2023, I am still feeling the Church-Hymn touch of the Holy Spirit! Thanks for sharing and thank the Choir! Peter Chen @ Taiwan
Transcends all earthly bounds with the sounds of heaven that only the MTC could create. The choir and this beautiful early nineteen century folk song defines Americana and how truly blessed we are as a people and a country.
I came from Shenandoah, PA. I never did find out which Shenandoah came first. North or South. Beautiful 🎶 song, well presented on this post....peaceful....just like my hometown. ❤️🙏🏼 Memories! My final resting place with my loved ones, someday. 🛐 🇱🇹
Sitting on the edge of an overlook along the road, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, a Hawk soars overhead, a gentle breeze blows and nature calls out to you from this blessed place called Virginia. and a sense or peace and belonging comes over you and the spirit soars overhead with the Hawk. Come to Virginia and experience it for yourself.
Every time I hear this song, I *melt* into tears. My grandfather, who passed away four years ago and whom I miss dearly, loved this song his whole life, and this reminds me of him in a powerful, powerful way.
We just layed to rest my mom in law who i knew for 35 years. She was a very special friend and i will always have a special space in my heart for her. I found a special song for her that i think you may appreciate. It's called 'going home' by Cantus.
Ever seen the Shenandoah Valley? Walked that river? It is one of the most beautiful and terribly haunted places in this nation. It will take your breath away. And it will add unbelievable dimension to the experience of hearing this song so beautifully sung.
Arguably one of the most beautiful melancholic true American pieces of music you will ever hear. It belongs to the U.S. and has been sung around the world....and as such, belongs to all people. Like many of us U.S. Americans, this song is a blending of many cultures and stories. There is the story of first nation man Shenandoah who aided the new republic in defeating the British. Though he was true and valiant, he saw his people and lands ultimately diminish. It is said he stood 6'5" and was a great war chief. The story in the original version alludes to a seven year courtship a trader held for Shenandoah's daughter. He brought the chief a canoe full of gifts, but was rejected. Later, he brought liquor, and thus, when the chief was under the influence, he stole her away. Shenandoah's life existed far away from the Missouri River. So how did this river become a part of the song? Well, this song was a well used shanty sang by sailors who worked the boats from the Missouri, down through the Mississippi, and eventually onto the ocean faring ships....which made it a global song. Apparently, this is where the marriage of the river, the native princess and the men came together. Apparently, the story of a man's love and his willingness to risk his life for that love was just too much not to sing about. It was a man’s song about a man, his desire and unfulfilled love. The river and its unrelenting power gives a beautiful metaphor for leaving, adventure and the power of love. There are many versions. The original likely carried a medium upbeat tempo. The meanings behind all of the versions take on a certain abstract interpretation that transcends any one simple story. But no matter the version, the tune stays constant, and sends the listener to distant places. Like a great river, this song is a confluence of stories that by themselves are wonderful, but together make for something words cannot describe. It is a song for the world.
While studying at Wayne State University in Michigan I had an opportunity in 1960 to watch a Tuesday rehearsal of the Mormon Tabernacle choir and ever since then I am hooked up on this group JG from israel
If I ever make it to The States then I will simply have to experience The Mormon Tabernacle Chior in performance - one of the best Choirs in the whole wide world - beautiful and inspiring they raise me up. Glenn Morrison Sydney Australia
I had the honor to go see them and went there 4 times to listen to them. This experience was out of this world. I imagine this is how angels sound when singing. I want to go back, it is on my bucket list.
I served my mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Maryland Baltimore Mission. One of the areas I served was in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, which is right along the Shenandoah. That part of America is extraordinarily beautiful. A little peace of heaven on Earth.
This is the place my mother wants her ashes scattered. My brother's and I will do this sometime next year. It will feel I've lost her again but she will be home and at her final peace. It will be 5 years in December and I miss her so much. We played this song at her service as she requested. I love and miss you momma ❤️ 💕 😘
This hymn takes me back to the day our son had his U.S. Navy Pass in Review at Great Lakes Training Center, Chicago. The recruit choir sang this. There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd.
I lived in Lexington Virginia with John my husband of 62 years my soul mate. We loved Shenandoah living not far such beautiful tranquility John lives in my heart just hearing this sung.
Speaking as an American, I think the same thing when I hear "Jerusalem" or "I Vow to Thee, My Country" (my grandma was from London and loved those songs).
I'll never forget when my dad stood up in a bus, he had taken his hat of and put it to his heart, and sung this song. At the end everyone clapped. This is such a beautiful song.
This is very peaceful and I love to thank the choir and pray I can practise this hymn in memory of our loving Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
This is the singing from the soul of America - Land of Miracle! Land flowing with milk and honey! Land with lush green and flowing with mighty rivers.......
How is it that we never see choir or orchestra members wiping tears away? How do they bring such majestic music, without ever being overcome by their own emotions? Whatever the answer is, "Thank You." Please excuse me, I have something in my eye.
+UncleOafie Orchestra/Symphonic Band member here (flute, oboe, piccolo), though not for MTC. I'm sure your question is rhetorical but if you want an answer, it's basically that we've played it before, and often the playing of classical style music is pretty cerebral. We're focusing on dynamics, rhythmic accuracy, attack and decay, intonation, we're analyzing chords and cadences. That's not to say it isn't also emotional, especially once you've got the mechanics polished enough to really feel the music, and I've definitely seen musicians with tears in their eyes. Soloistic lines (or actual solos) and improvisational pieces in particular are more likely to illicit this response. I play some jazz too, and sometimes you have to exaggerate your own emotion to get the feel right. At least I do, anyway. Also, perhaps I'm biased, being someone who primarily performs in Wind Ensembles as opposed to with a lot of Strings, but wind instruments I think kind of channel emotion into the instrument. The sound is ultimately a modification of your own breath. Of course, the broad movements of a string player can be likened to a dance, which is also pretty emotional (for some people, I for one am a terrible dancer). Anyway, an excuse for me to ramble a bit about instrumental performance, hopefully it was interesting!
I have been moved so much by music that I have rehearsed to the point of memorization. When performing, the emotion comes out in the music, not out of your eyes.
It's called, PRACTICE!!!! My computer won't let me put the correct punctuation with practice. I know this from over 65 years of performing. This is Trish
The writer's words tell of a longing to see his Shenandoah. It has been a long 7 years since last he saw her--across the wide Missouri. This extremely touching rendition washes over me, and I can feel the longing of everyone whoever loved his birthplace. How beautiful our land is. God bless the MTC and Orchestra for this compelling rendition about a beloved national treasure--Shenandoah.
This song makes me imagine the feelings of a southern civil war soldier looking out over landscapes like this during times of cease fire, wanting to go home, wondering if he'll ever see his sweetheart again. Almost like I remember the experience - and the music - from some other life.
This reminds me of my grandad waiting to go over the top thinking of his home town. With loving memorys and his (remembrance.) of it no person can show greater love but to lay down his life for another .but to lay down your life for the world. r l love you Jesus always
Instead of watching the beautiful video I scrolled down and read the comments made by people remembering family members or fallen soldiers. I think I'd cry my eyes out if I heard this at a funeral service.
The Shenandoah Valley in Virginia was my Father's home. Irrespective of where his work and travels took him throughout the world, whether in the military during WWII or Korea, or in church ministry, Buena Vista, Virginia was home. And, it was there he was laid to rest in January 2016. As the eldest, I was so busy managing his funeral arrangements and service that I really didn't take time to think deeply about his life and grieve. This song was one of his favorites, and it helps me to do both. It has an uncanny ability to bring him back to me when I hear it; almost as if we're sitting together as father and son. Just talking, trading stories, or whatever. Hope to do that again someday.
I have listened to this song dozens of times in the last 4 years and it always fills my heart with the spirit and brings peace to my mind. Weather it’s a tough day or life is falling apart…seek the spirit and you will be comforted, guided and strengthened.
As a member of the All State Choir back in 1970 we performed this beautiful song in The Boston Symphony Hall. It is filled with longing from the soul of the peace and tranquility we all seek. When I pass I want this song played.
...crossed that wide Missouri many, many years ago from the midwest, looking back across from Alaska, the home that I left and that I miss sure comes out when I hear this one.
This is truly lovely God given beauty in this sad world how it lifted my heart after seeing what is happening in India those poor people suffering so much Jesus come back soon
"Shenandoah" by Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. A favorite song as I paddled the river many times and hiked the surrounding trails. A beautiful place to live.
The Shenandoah River is an easy Class 2 white-water river, and it flows into the Potomac at Harpers Ferry VA. Great kayaking when both rivers are "up".
This beautiful song reminds me of the happy days I had at Viewforth school, Mr Charters and Miss Bateman, seems like yesterday,44 years ago. Great song, Fantastic choir. Best days of my life.
Tony Rice was an American treasure. He left us on Christmas day of 2020. His rendition of Shenandoah is quite beautiful, as is this performance. Such a sweet song.
Such a sweet and beautiful melody. Not American and not living in the USA, and yet, I feel so touched by this beautiful song. Music has the power to pacify the hardest of hearts, and I can't help but think of how the MTC and this patriotic song could probably help unite a very divided nation (given current events). Well wishes to my American friends.
THERE ARE SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THIS LOVELY SONG, SAME MELODY, DIFFERENT LYRICS. It has always been one of my favorites travelling over this beautiful continent, giving peace to my soul. I also have travelled several times up and down the Shenandoah, but I love the Missouri too , all its upper drainages, the Snake in its serpentine course, and the mighty Columbia , close to my home here in Chehalis, Washington. My favorite version is an alto soprano solo.
This music is so beautiful. I am one of those people who can be brought to Tears by certain songs. This is one of them. I have driven Skyline Drive. I have seen the Shenandoah Valley and the river. I hope to hike the Appalachian Trail one day and "live" it. This is a beautiful song. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Except the song is not about the valley but the beautiful daughter of Chief Shenandoah of the Native Oneida tribe. The beautiful melody first sung by the voyagers who travelled up and down the Missouri.
Truly, one of the most beautiful renditions of this wonderful song that I have heard. Of course, consider the source, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. These people make up an organization that is a national treasure.
One of the most evocative songs of America, the land we are blessed to call home--and a place many who come here are also blessed to adopt as home. Welcome to this precious land of freedom and opportunity!
Larry, it's now July 2018. I wonder: do you still feel the same about our " precious land of freedom and opportunity" as "a place many who come here are also blessed to adopt as home"?
I turned on C-Span this morning to watch the inaugural activities. In the beginning, the Navy Sea Chanters sang this song. I was so moved that I kept looking for it all day. This is the closest that I could find. Beautiful. It IS America.
I'm new to Virginia and I was on a 2 hour car trip...when I realized there was this beautiful river...Then I saw the sign...Shenandoah...I thought "I had no idea I lived so close to the famous river that inspired such a beautiful song!" what a wonderful surprise!
Jim Nething I’m pretty sure Shenandoah is a native name (meaning daughter of the stars), the Valley and the River were named after the chief (I believe) but the song is definitely about the river and the valley :) Edit: the lines- “Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you Away, you rolling river Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you Away, we're bound away, across the wide Missouri”
Takes me back over 60 years! It's a strange feeling, sad yet so peaceful seeing all that have since passed and sharing in all the love of home we knew then and miss now.💛
Thinking o the Father’s love. . .for all who are suffering, you can bear this because of his love-just as Jesus bore the cross-the love he gives is that powerful, even to heal.
The spirit of our lord speaks through this song to all humankind and denominations under the same language: the love of our Heavenly Father to all his children.
Gorgeous rendition. To me, this song is the heart and soul of America. THIS should be our national anthem and captures the true love and depth of generosity of this great country. This is the true soul of America, and not a group of incompetent legislators.
This amazing spiritual rendition tugs at the strings of my heart every time I listen. I feel part of a union with God's children who love it too. There is power in good music. My husband remembered he was taught it at school in England more than 60 years ago. Long may the World's number one choir be blessed. Frances H Colchester, Essex
Being tired and broken the music seeks to help me and I pray I don’t fight it.
I am only going on seven years here, but this is my home. I am so glad I came.
Welcome home, friend!❤
I wasn't born in the United States but, to me, this is the song of America - that it speaks to what we deeply wish: for life to be filled with love, purpose, God and sweetness. In the end, love will take us back to Him who made us. Peace will help us to know how to do it. Thank you Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
God love you!
Absolutely agree .Best wishes from England. USA is a dynamic nation . So admire you.
My mother died on Wednesday January 2nd. This song has been a comfort to me.
Being a native Virginian, I have marveled at the beauty and sereneness of that meandering river, especially in my youth, now...being so far away from my native state, my heart still goes back to those cherished memories of a place that I hold dear to me. My wife passed from this life two years ago, and every time I listen to this rendition of this beautiful song and music, by the choir, my heart swells with love and appreciation for my Savior and the peace he has given to me, to withstand these troubled times and the loss of my companion. All I can say is, there is NO other choir in this world for ours, that sounds so beautiful and calms the heart so well, as this one.
Marvellous, marvellous Richard and thanks!!! Sorry for the loss of your companion!!!
Had to write once again that your post is just Gold!!!
Richard Wahl I am listening to have peace after hearing that a good friend’s wife was suddenly killed in a car accident.
You’re right, this brings so much comfort for this kind of grief.
I’m so sorry about your wife.😞❤️
Zsu Zsu awww that’s amazing! He couldn’t have picked a more beautiful school ☺️ Go Dukes! 💜💛
I am from Virginia and live in Utah and I love this song
Thank Thee Mighty God of Israel for this beautiful land or milk and honey! In the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.
I am not Mormon (or even American), but I adore this piece of music so much. It's so beautiful and soothing.
So comforting! So soothing!
I feel the same. I lived in this valley for a short time. It's beautiful! A piece of heart is still there.
Everyone is welcome to the Savior, Jesus Christ. You are very welcome to be among us who love Him and look forward to being with Him eternally. God bless you.
I'm Brit of advanced years... ...we used to sing this song at my junior school...
Enough to bring a person to tears. This song reminds of the beauty of this great Nation and all her peoples, of all colors and creeds, may God bless us all and bring us together.
AMEN.
AMEN.
Amen.
AMEN!!!!!
Amen
I’m now 90 & into my 91st year and when my day comes I want this played. I play this song on my mountain lap dulcimer every time I play.. It makes my heart swell in so much love for my family..
Beautiful song and lyrics Touches the heart and soul of the human body
Yes I love it too. Lived in Lexington Virginia loved it Blue Ridge Mountains 😢 I’m 91 live in U.K. I miss USA LIVED IT THERE. HAPOY YEARS. ❤️🙏🙏😭😭
It is the MOST beautiful rendition of any music I have ever heard, 92 years old.
Sissel does a lovely this, with Paddy M. on the whistle.
I’m not Mormon but I’ve never heard better singing 🧚♀️🧚♀️❤️
When I am listening to this song again sung by the velvety voice of The Tabernacle Choir on the Valentione's Day in 2023, I am still feeling the Church-Hymn touch of the Holy Spirit! Thanks for sharing and thank the Choir! Peter Chen @ Taiwan
I can hear God in these notes and I am in bliss
No one performs this iconic tune better than The Tabernacle Choir.
Makes me long to see my dad again. I miss hearing his voice. Love you dad😢.
Transcends all earthly bounds with the sounds of heaven that only the MTC could create. The choir and this beautiful early nineteen century folk song defines
Americana and how truly blessed we are as a people and a country.
I came from Shenandoah, PA. I never did find out which Shenandoah came first. North or South. Beautiful 🎶 song, well presented on this post....peaceful....just like my hometown. ❤️🙏🏼 Memories! My final resting place with my loved ones, someday. 🛐 🇱🇹
One of the most beautifully sounding choirs in the world.
A taste of what it will be like to sing in the heavenly choir in the Celestial Kingdom.
Sitting on the edge of an overlook along the road, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, a Hawk soars overhead, a gentle breeze blows and nature calls out to you from this blessed place called Virginia. and a sense or peace and belonging comes over you and the spirit soars overhead with the Hawk. Come to Virginia and experience it for yourself.
Tabernacle choir is the best choir in the world
Every time I hear this song, I *melt* into tears. My grandfather, who passed away four years ago and whom I miss dearly, loved this song his whole life, and this reminds me of him in a powerful, powerful way.
Ruben T I melt as well! I listen to this song regularly. And I'm sure your grandfather is right there with you as you
We just layed to rest my mom in law who i knew for 35 years. She was a very special friend and i will always have a special space in my heart for her. I found a special song for her that i think you may appreciate. It's called 'going home' by Cantus.
❤
There's something beautifully haunting in the chord dissonance at the beginning of each verse.
Ever seen the Shenandoah Valley? Walked that river? It is one of the most beautiful and terribly haunted places in this nation. It will take your breath away. And it will add unbelievable dimension to the experience of hearing this song so beautifully sung.
This is a nice song
The very soul of America, performed by the Saints. Blessed to be a member of the Church, and blessed to be a citizen of this great nation!
Arguably one of the most beautiful melancholic true American pieces of music you will ever hear.
It belongs to the U.S. and has been sung around the world....and as such, belongs to all people. Like many of us U.S. Americans, this song is a blending of many cultures and stories. There is the story of first nation man Shenandoah who aided the new republic in defeating the British. Though he was true and valiant, he saw his people and lands ultimately diminish. It is said he stood 6'5" and was a great war chief. The story in the original version alludes to a seven year courtship a trader held for Shenandoah's daughter. He brought the chief a canoe full of gifts, but was rejected. Later, he brought liquor, and thus, when the chief was under the influence, he stole her away.
Shenandoah's life existed far away from the Missouri River. So how did this river become a part of the song?
Well, this song was a well used shanty sang by sailors who worked the boats from the Missouri, down through the Mississippi, and eventually onto the ocean faring ships....which made it a global song. Apparently, this is where the marriage of the river, the native princess and the men came together.
Apparently, the story of a man's love and his willingness to risk his life for that love was just too much not to sing about. It was a man’s song about a man, his desire and unfulfilled love. The river and its unrelenting power gives a beautiful metaphor for leaving, adventure and the power of love.
There are many versions. The original likely carried a medium upbeat tempo. The meanings behind all of the versions take on a certain abstract interpretation that transcends any one simple story.
But no matter the version, the tune stays constant, and sends the listener to distant places.
Like a great river, this song is a confluence of stories that by themselves are wonderful, but together make for something words cannot describe. It is a song for the world.
Mark Wade
Beautiful.
Mark Wade. Very beautiful Mark!!
Well said.
An un-established award of gentlemanlyness goes to you sir for your words and care of the great subject.
Good words, sir.
Listening to this Choir brings peace and joy to me
I miss the Shenandoah valley so much since moving to England. I used to visit it, often. Beautiful song
My late mother love this song . This would be apart of her journey through the heavens . Thank you .
The greatest choir in the word!!! Amazing!!! Thankfully to all of you!!!
A song of leaving and missing, and for those pioneers great bravery.
this arrangement of this simple tune is amazing..... beautiful harmonics and chordal structures
While studying at Wayne State University in Michigan I had an opportunity in 1960 to watch a Tuesday rehearsal of the Mormon Tabernacle choir and ever since then I am hooked up on this group
JG from israel
What a beautiful piece of music…I have always loved this song…So majestic…It truly illustrates God’s greatness in such a beautiful way!
If I ever make it to The States then I will simply have to experience The Mormon Tabernacle Chior in performance - one of the best Choirs in the whole wide world - beautiful and inspiring they raise me up. Glenn Morrison Sydney Australia
I live in the states and can't even afford to go there. I'm blessed to have UA-cam
I had the honor to go see them and went there 4 times to listen to them. This experience was out of this world. I imagine this is how angels sound when singing. I want to go back, it is on my bucket list.
I love this song I listen every Sunday to their music
I always think of my Loved Ones that have passed on........We miss them so much....our lives are just different without them....
"It's been seven long years since last I saw you." Simply beautiful.
Missing church today - thank God for you.
こんなぐっとくる音楽、ひさしぶり😃✨⤴️
I served my mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Maryland Baltimore Mission. One of the areas I served was in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, which is right along the Shenandoah. That part of America is extraordinarily beautiful. A little peace of heaven on Earth.
love this song .reminds me so much of all the loved ones and friends who have passed over the years.
Try Homeward Bound by the Tabernacle Choir. That one will get you too.
I love this one
The most beautiful words and lyrics😢😢😢😢😢I ever heard. Attribute to this fabulous country of ours. God Bless america.God Bless our freedom
This is the place my mother wants her ashes scattered. My brother's and I will do this sometime next year. It will feel I've lost her again but she will be home and at her final peace. It will be 5 years in December and I miss her so much. We played this song at her service as she requested. I love and miss you momma ❤️ 💕 😘
So beautiful!! Can't get enough of this. I've been listening to it for a week on the way to work and on the way home on the 405 freeway Los Angeles.
This hymn takes me back to the day our son had his U.S. Navy Pass in Review at Great Lakes Training Center, Chicago. The recruit choir sang this. There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd.
I lived in Lexington Virginia with John my husband of 62 years my soul mate. We loved Shenandoah living not far such beautiful tranquility John lives in my heart just hearing this sung.
I'm listening to this in London. and wow what a beautiful sound.
Speaking as an American, I think the same thing when I hear "Jerusalem" or "I Vow to Thee, My Country" (my grandma was from London and loved those songs).
We need this beautiful music in our lives. It's peaceful for heart and soul
Hello Maureen, How are you doing?
Yes we certainly do
I'll never forget when my dad stood up in a bus, he had taken his hat of and put it to his heart, and sung this song. At the end everyone clapped. This is such a beautiful song.
I bet he sang the Robert Shaw version. The music is so beautiful.
This is very peaceful and I love to thank the choir and pray I can practise this hymn in memory of our loving Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
This is the singing from the soul of America - Land of Miracle! Land flowing with milk and honey! Land with lush green and flowing with mighty rivers.......
How is it that we never see choir or orchestra members wiping tears away? How do they bring such majestic music, without ever being overcome by their own emotions? Whatever the answer is, "Thank You." Please excuse me, I have something in my eye.
+UncleOafie Orchestra/Symphonic Band member here (flute, oboe, piccolo), though not for MTC. I'm sure your question is rhetorical but if you want an answer, it's basically that we've played it before, and often the playing of classical style music is pretty cerebral. We're focusing on dynamics, rhythmic accuracy, attack and decay, intonation, we're analyzing chords and cadences.
That's not to say it isn't also emotional, especially once you've got the mechanics polished enough to really feel the music, and I've definitely seen musicians with tears in their eyes. Soloistic lines (or actual solos) and improvisational pieces in particular are more likely to illicit this response. I play some jazz too, and sometimes you have to exaggerate your own emotion to get the feel right. At least I do, anyway.
Also, perhaps I'm biased, being someone who primarily performs in Wind Ensembles as opposed to with a lot of Strings, but wind instruments I think kind of channel emotion into the instrument. The sound is ultimately a modification of your own breath. Of course, the broad movements of a string player can be likened to a dance, which is also pretty emotional (for some people, I for one am a terrible dancer).
Anyway, an excuse for me to ramble a bit about instrumental performance, hopefully it was interesting!
I have been moved so much by music that I have rehearsed to the point of memorization. When performing, the emotion comes out in the music, not out of your eyes.
Singers cry during rehearsals so audience members can cry during the performance. Sometimes it hits you in the moment even so!
It happens during performances occasionally. It happened to me one time. It was like I was having an out of body experience.
It's called, PRACTICE!!!! My computer won't let me put the correct punctuation with practice. I know this from over 65 years of performing. This is Trish
The writer's words tell of a longing to see his Shenandoah. It has been a long 7 years since last he saw her--across the wide Missouri. This extremely touching rendition washes over me, and I can feel the longing of everyone whoever loved his birthplace. How beautiful our land is. God bless the MTC and Orchestra for this compelling rendition about a beloved national treasure--Shenandoah.
This song makes me imagine the feelings of a southern civil war soldier looking out over landscapes like this during times of cease fire, wanting to go home, wondering if he'll ever see his sweetheart again. Almost like I remember the experience - and the music - from some other life.
James Everett j
This reminds me of my grandad waiting to go over the top thinking of his home town. With loving memorys and his (remembrance.) of it no person can show greater love but to lay down his life for another .but to lay down your life for the world. r l love you Jesus always
Absolutely beautiful, both musically and visually!! Thank you!!! 😊❤
You know the wonderful moment of the lord
Instead of watching the beautiful video I scrolled down and read the comments made by people remembering family members or fallen soldiers. I think I'd cry my eyes out if I heard this at a funeral service.
The Shenandoah Valley in Virginia was my Father's home. Irrespective of where his work and travels took him throughout the world, whether in the military during WWII or Korea, or in church ministry, Buena Vista, Virginia was home. And, it was there he was laid to rest in January 2016. As the eldest, I was so busy managing his funeral arrangements and service that I really didn't take time to think deeply about his life and grieve. This song was one of his favorites, and it helps me to do both. It has an uncanny ability to bring him back to me when I hear it; almost as if we're sitting together as father and son. Just talking, trading stories, or whatever. Hope to do that again someday.
I have listened to this song dozens of times in the last 4 years and it always fills my heart with the spirit and brings peace to my mind. Weather it’s a tough day or life is falling apart…seek the spirit and you will be comforted, guided and strengthened.
As a member of the All State Choir back in 1970 we performed this beautiful song in The Boston Symphony Hall. It is filled with longing from the soul of the peace and tranquility we all seek. When I pass I want this song played.
Please, ask them to play the traditional version, it was beautifully written by the original artist! Like in 1970.
...crossed that wide Missouri many, many years ago from the midwest, looking back across from Alaska, the home that I left and that I miss sure comes out when I hear this one.
I feel peace and light whenever this chior sings.❤ Thank you!
So much thanks to Mack Wilberg and his amazing artistry
A MAGNIFICENT MOMENT WITH TRULY YOURS.....CY BALDWIN....ENJOY....AND GOD BLESSES THOSE THAT SEND...
This is truly lovely God given beauty in this sad world how it lifted my heart after seeing what is happening in India those poor people suffering so much Jesus come back soon
The United States... The best country on Gods earth and the most friendliest people ever
No worries or cares your singing fills my heart and soul
"Shenandoah" by Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. A favorite song as I paddled the river many times and hiked the surrounding trails.
A beautiful place to live.
The Shenandoah River is an easy Class 2 white-water river,
and it flows into the Potomac at Harpers Ferry VA. Great kayaking when both rivers are "up".
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I feel I am drifting on a cloud. That is how I feel when I hear this beautiful song
Thank you all singing heavenly!!! God blessing for All of you!!! For giving such peace love to all !!! I'm speechless!!!
generations of humanity come to mind each time i hear this song❤️❤️❤️
This was one of my father’s favorite songs. Love you ❤
This beautiful song reminds me of the happy days I had at Viewforth school, Mr Charters and Miss Bateman, seems like yesterday,44 years ago. Great song, Fantastic choir. Best days of my life.
You sang the original version, which is so beautiful.
Tony Rice was an American treasure. He left us on Christmas day of 2020. His rendition of Shenandoah is quite beautiful, as is this performance. Such a sweet song.
I first heard this song from our high school choir. I was impressed and I still have that memory stuck in my head
I live in Michigan. But I've been down the Shenandoah valley. And it is beautiful beyond belief.
Such a sweet and beautiful melody. Not American and not living in the USA, and yet, I feel so touched by this beautiful song. Music has the power to pacify the hardest of hearts, and I can't help but think of how the MTC and this patriotic song could probably help unite a very divided nation (given current events). Well wishes to my American friends.
Ezequiel Perdomo can you pick up some oranges on your way home
Ezequiel Perdomo - We’re not so divided as the anti- American Marxist media would have you believe.
THERE ARE SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THIS LOVELY SONG, SAME MELODY, DIFFERENT LYRICS. It has always been one of my favorites travelling over this beautiful continent, giving peace to my soul. I also have travelled several times up and down the Shenandoah, but I love the Missouri too , all its upper drainages, the Snake in its serpentine course, and the mighty Columbia , close to my home here in Chehalis, Washington. My favorite version is an alto soprano solo.
What extraordinary talent! Thank you for your continued inspiration and soul-stirring performances. 🙏🎉 👏
No words to describe how I felt listening to this. Beyond Peace.
There could be no words and this arrangement would still speak thousands
This music is so beautiful. I am one of those people who can be brought to Tears by certain songs. This is one of them. I have driven Skyline Drive. I have seen the Shenandoah Valley and the river. I hope to hike the Appalachian Trail one day and "live" it. This is a beautiful song. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Except the song is not about the valley but the beautiful daughter of Chief Shenandoah of the Native Oneida tribe.
The beautiful melody first sung by the voyagers who travelled up and down the Missouri.
Truly, one of the most beautiful renditions of this wonderful song that I have heard. Of course, consider the source, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. These people make up an organization that is a national treasure.
Also was with the 101st and this piece is a treasure for all of us to fight for.
Only the tabernacle rendition of this glorious hymn does it justice! Ralph
One of the most evocative songs of America, the land we are blessed to call home--and a place many who come here are also blessed to adopt as home. Welcome to this precious land of freedom and opportunity!
God bless you, Larry.
Larry Thompson Àmen !!!
Larry, it's now July 2018. I wonder: do you still feel the same about our " precious land of freedom and opportunity" as "a place many who come here are also blessed to adopt as home"?
Yes...agree...
Regards from Costa Rica...🇺🇸🇨🇷
It is home calling us to come home
I am not a Mormon, but this is better music than any other denomination can make.
When I think of how great ought to be this country, this is the song I think of. My, how we fall short... But can we try? We can be better...
I turned on C-Span this morning to watch the inaugural activities. In the beginning, the Navy Sea Chanters sang this song. I was so moved that I kept looking for it all day. This is the closest that I could find. Beautiful. It IS America.
No loss is permanent. All things are restored in Him.
I'm new to Virginia and I was on a 2 hour car trip...when I realized there was this beautiful river...Then I saw the sign...Shenandoah...I thought "I had no idea I lived so close to the famous river that inspired such a beautiful song!" what a wonderful surprise!
B-b-bbbut... Shenandoah is based off an Aboriginal chief.
I thought the river was the wide Missouri and that Shenandoah was a Native American tribal chief?
The Shenandoah Valley is spectacular to see. Awe inspiring!
@@jimnething1264 You are correct
Jim Nething I’m pretty sure Shenandoah is a native name (meaning daughter of the stars), the Valley and the River were named after the chief (I believe) but the song is definitely about the river and the valley :)
Edit: the lines-
“Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, you rolling river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, we're bound away, across the wide Missouri”
Takes me back over 60 years! It's a strange feeling, sad yet so peaceful seeing all that have since passed and sharing in all the love of home we knew then and miss now.💛
Someday I will rest my soul in that beautiful valley beyond, beyond...
Thinking o the Father’s love. . .for all who are suffering, you can bear this because of his love-just as Jesus bore the cross-the love he gives is that powerful, even to heal.
Just magic! Australia.
The spirit of our lord speaks through this song to all humankind and denominations under the same language: the love of our Heavenly Father to all his children.
Maybe through this beautiful arrangement of chords and melody and instrumentation.
Our Lord's sacrifice was too great for a mere mortal such as I.
Thank you, Father. Thank you, Jesus.
Gorgeous rendition. To me, this song is the heart and soul of America. THIS should be our national anthem and captures the true love and depth of generosity of this great country. This is the true soul of America, and not a group of incompetent legislators.
absolutely agree.
This is the most beautiful version that's ever been.
The great thing about the MTC is that they understand the underlying spirit of the music.
This performance is definitive and unsurpassable. I feel blessed to be able to listen to it.
Labamba
This amazing spiritual rendition tugs at the strings of my heart every time I listen. I feel part of a union with God's children who love it too. There is power in good music. My husband remembered he was taught it at school in England more than 60 years ago. Long may the World's number one choir be blessed. Frances H Colchester, Essex