As a musician myself, i'll tell you this: these guys are the REAL DEAL. With so much digitized sound and artificial instrumentation out there, there's NOTHING like real musicians, playing well composed music on real instruments backed by a real orchestra of incredible musicians. It's why they move people so much. Seeing this show in Minneapolis in June. Cannot wait!
Because it’s incredibly expensive to record with an orchestra. And for most artists it’s just not in the realm of affordability. And since almost nobody buys albums anymore and streaming revenues are so low they’re basically negligible, it’s a losing deal. Unless an artists gets a sponsorship (or multiple) recording with a full symphonic orchestra remains wishful thinking.
I was there and I still can't believe it. I feel so honored to have had the incredible opportunity to be there. I've seen lots of concerts in my 38 years on this earth but this is honestly in the top 5.
Just saw them in Grand Rapids, MI. The sound is amazing on this recording, but even better in person. The sound just hits you like a wall. Nothing else like it. Also a testament to Ben Rector's songwriting that literally all of these songs sound like they could have been done with the symphony from the start.
I've listened to this several times now, and it stirs something deep in my soul. I've seen Ben and Cody several times live, and this is the very best they've ever sounded. Please oh please release the shows as both an album and a film!🤞👏💓
Was also lucky enough to be at the show on the 25th. My wife and I traveled from St. Louis to see this and it didn't let us down. We talk about it daily! I'm SO HAPPY we get to hear at least a part of the show again!!
Ben - with the magnificent orchestra behind you, the touching lyrics are expressed dramatically to accurately reflect the words you are singing. When I'm With You: is breath taking in this special version. Ty. ♥️
Does anybody know the time signature for the orchestration? Watching Cody’s leg bouncing 16th notes while the conductor is on a different cycle (I think?) accentuating the 2 and 4 beats rather than the downbeats
My wife, 7 month old son, and I flew all the way from California for this. Cried my eyes out the whole time. What a gift you both are 🙏🏻❤️
Anyone else listening to this like 5 times a day?
yup!
Ditto
Ben Rector, you should put this version on a record. 🔥
I beg of you to invite them back. 🙏🏽
Had the wonderful opportunity to be at this show live with my sister and I cried listening to this. Love the lyrics and the emotion.
I was with my sister too and cried as well! 😂 What a way to start out such a magical and memorable night!
What a song! Am loving it!
If this were released on Spotify, it would be the runaway top song in my 2023 Wrapped.
mine too, for sure!
As a musician myself, i'll tell you this: these guys are the REAL DEAL. With so much digitized sound and artificial instrumentation out there, there's NOTHING like real musicians, playing well composed music on real instruments backed by a real orchestra of incredible musicians. It's why they move people so much. Seeing this show in Minneapolis in June. Cannot wait!
Who else was at the byu spectacular years ago with Ben rector? 🙋♀️
That french horn rip at 3:36, no idea why but i love it
This should be an entire album.
His songs but accompanied by an orchestra…
Don’t know why more artists do collaborations like this!!
Cody Fry does! Just not Ben. Yet...
Because it’s incredibly expensive to record with an orchestra. And for most artists it’s just not in the realm of affordability.
And since almost nobody buys albums anymore and streaming revenues are so low they’re basically negligible, it’s a losing deal. Unless an artists gets a sponsorship (or multiple) recording with a full symphonic orchestra remains wishful thinking.
@@PeterLewysPreston Makes you wonder how Cody affords it?!
I was there and I still can't believe it. I feel so honored to have had the incredible opportunity to be there. I've seen lots of concerts in my 38 years on this earth but this is honestly in the top 5.
Just saw them in Grand Rapids, MI. The sound is amazing on this recording, but even better in person. The sound just hits you like a wall. Nothing else like it. Also a testament to Ben Rector's songwriting that literally all of these songs sound like they could have been done with the symphony from the start.
I was there and it was amazing wasn’t it!
I was too! It was truly incredible!
I've listened to this several times now, and it stirs something deep in my soul. I've seen Ben and Cody several times live, and this is the very best they've ever sounded. Please oh please release the shows as both an album and a film!🤞👏💓
Epic 4 against 3 in the orchestra! (3:28) I listened back to that section about 12 times in a row. 😁
Ben's reaction too
I don’t know how they could resist playing that in every chorus once they discovered it
Очень хорошие музыканты! Браво! Слушаю в России! Артистам оркестра низкий поклон! Прекрасная музыка! Привет с Кавказа!
Oh. My. Goodness.
This song is so breathtakingly beautiful… I’m speechless
I need this in Spotify 🥹
Was also lucky enough to be at the show on the 25th. My wife and I traveled from St. Louis to see this and it didn't let us down. We talk about it daily! I'm SO HAPPY we get to hear at least a part of the show again!!
If I saw this live I would bawl my eyes out! Love this arrangement.
Has to be one of, if not thee best concert I have seen in my entire life. :)
I can't stop listening to this. It's so captivating with the orchestra. Absolutely beautiful.
Loved everything about this ❤
APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE
I had so wished I could be there. This is the next best thing. Thank you so much!
Two of my favourite artist together.
Epic.
That ending 🤩🤩😭😭😭😭
This gives me chills!! Goosebumps galore!
Beautiful
Wow, just wow!!
gorgeous and I can't stop doing my ballet dancing in my little apartment -- I love this! Thank you!!! Majestic and beautiful!
Fantastic!! So well done everyone!
Omg. 👏👏👏
Stunning!!! I have seen him twice live in concert, but this is epic!!
inCREDIBLE
This is amazing! Chills throughout. Damn!
Outstanding performance! Hopefully one day I'll be able to watch your performance in person. :D
OH MY GAWD! full body chills. just incredible. so grateful I got to hear this.... wow.
I am in complete aww and lost for words…. Simply breathtaking.🌻🤙🏽❤️
Beautiful! This made my morning! ❤️
Ben - with the magnificent orchestra behind you, the touching lyrics are expressed dramatically to accurately reflect the words you are singing. When I'm With You: is breath taking in this special version. Ty. ♥️
It is a pretty song and he got a good voice and may god bless him and his family
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤️❤️❤️
Why is this not on Spotify?
Does anybody know the time signature for the orchestration? Watching Cody’s leg bouncing 16th notes while the conductor is on a different cycle (I think?) accentuating the 2 and 4 beats rather than the downbeats