MCO is putting on an exciting and brilliant production called 'Messiah In America' in 2025. Messiah in America is an awe-inspiring new production from Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras, featuring a powerful original score by Billboard chart-topping composer Brett Stewart. If you would like to donate to MCO to help fund this incredible project then you can do so via this link: www.justgiving.com/campaign/messiahinamerica Tickets will be on sale from January 24th and can be purchased via their website: www.millennial.org/messiah-in-america/
Hey Charlie!, I would really appreciate it if you reacted to the Bluecoats 2016 show. It was their first ever 1st place placement and was also known as “the show that changed DCI forever”
Charlie, please, please react to Etta James singing I’d Rather Go Blind. Also Angelina Jordan covers this song as well. Btw I love this orchestra. They are wonderful.
As a member of this choir, I feel you have given us a priceless gift. The audience perspective is not something I get to experience often. Thanks for joining us! I've been waiting for this vid to go up!
Charlie is my nephew. I'm so proud of him and how he is doing such a wonderful job of bringing incredible musical 'happenings' to so many people. This experience was awe-inspiring for those of us who watched this wonderful choir and orchestra through his video. Thank you Charlie and MCO for creating an opportunity for so many of us to share this intimate and moving encounter. I hope there will be many more. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words of support Auntie. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. They quite something aren’t they. I still feel like I’m walking on air a week and a half later xx
The O Holy Night arrangement was one of the finest things I've heard in my 81 years on this mortal coil. Challenging and approachable at the same time. Simply brilliant. NOW, we have to get you back for the DCI World Championships !
O Holy Night is one of my favourite songs and the rendition with this group is one of the best and made me cry. Beyond Beautiful. Awesome in the most religious sense of the word.
As a trumpet player in the California locale of MCO, I am onstage for the entire concert. I get to hear the choirs sing behind me in surround sound, sitting almost literally in the center of the entire group. It is an amazing feeling, and I get goosebumps every time. The MCO fosters and demands excellence, as well as requiring instrumentalists to be virtuosos to be able to play through the gorgeous music. I feel so welcomed in this organization, and my soul always feels lifted and content after every rehearsal and concert.
Absolutely no way, Charlie! I’m 18 and from the Utah chapter of this amazing organization. I am so glad this has been a part of my life for the last 4 years. So glad MCO is finally starting to get the publicity it deserves, and even more glad it was able to touch your soul as it has all of us participants and attendees. There are few words to describe what one feels when singing or listening to this music with one’s whole soul, but a few that come to mind at the moment are “pure joy.” I also highly recommend the book about MCO written by Greg Trimble, titled Divine Orchestration. Keep sharing these with us! I just absolutely love that you love it!
Yes I met Greg while I was there. He’s an awesome guy and I look forward to reading his book. Thank you for watching. I hope I can sing in a choir like this one day
Awesome! I highly recommend it. Also, we’ve been talking recently about going international with MCO. So maybe sometime in the not-so-distant future one of the alumni will come to conduct in the British Isles. It’s people like you who make MCO the way it is. God bless you, wherever you are in the world.
I believe the Arizona MCO did a professional audio recording of O Holy Night last month. I'm really hoping that they are going to put it out (hopefully along with a "music video") sometime before Christmas!! 🤞 We shall see! (I'm in the Utah MCO).
@@HeavilyMetalled yes, fingers and toes crossed!! I have noticed that traditionally, they've dropped new videos pretty close to the actual holiday. I'm anticipating within the next few days (possibly even on Christmas Eve itself). I'm watching and waiting eagerly!!
Thank YOU for this!! as part of the Choir we rarely see the audience reactions. We just got done with 5 concerts in Utah and in each one while performing I had to fight back the emotions. This is why we do what we do, it makes the hours upon hours of rehearsals worth every second! I am so blessed to be a part of it and to sing with such amazing people!!
It was the greatest honour to be there. I still can’t watch this without tears streaming down my face, and I must have watched it about 100 times while editing. Thank you for having me and for playing so beautifully
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel Thank you Charlie! It’s reactions like yours that are the entire reason why I play with this group, it truly is one of the most unique experiences in the world!
37:55, the rubato on the piano - this is one of my favourite musical techniques because, well… it goes beyond being a technique 😂👌🏻 “Robbed Time” is a perfect way to create immersion and give the impression of riding a wave and feeling its pull and push. It’s quite a tricky thing to do, so when I hear *any* musician doing this I *instantly* melt - it’s a sure sign this musician has spent an inordinate amount of time practicing and refining their craft to the point of mastery!!! 👌🏻✨ Whoever this pianist is, all the more credit to you!! ✨✨✨
This gives the tabernacle choir a run for its money for my top Christmas go to playlist. Thanks for the introduction to this chior. It’s been a while… I missed your uploads
I play in the orchestra in the Utah chapter of MCO and I’ve stopped wearing makeup during concerts because I find myself moved to tears every concert and smudging it all over my face. It really is such a blessing for my family to participate in this amazing organization!!! Thanks so much for posting this!!!
O Holy Night was completely unexpected, and brilliant-A life changing composition for the listener. The angelic solos, the wide range of emotions in the orchestration… Amazing!
I am in the choir in Idaho and when those teens came down the isle on O Holy Night in their angel costumes and candles to stand in front of us like an army then they fall to their knees, I cried! And the soloist....she is breathtaking! Joni is my favorite director! She is like a wizard the way she directs! She flips her hair and really gets into it!! Also, we learn so much from these talented directors! Idaho gets to have 3 directors come and direct us! We are blessed. Brett and Brandon were trained at BYU and Brett has told us that he wanted to do movie scores, and he does this instead. I love the music so much! I'm looking forward to what is to come next April! Thank you for posting this! I think more people need to know how grand the Millennial Choirs and Orchestras are. ❤
Oh holy night is the greatest musical piece I’ve ever heard and experienced. Thanks for putting this out there so I could have all the good feels again! Glad you got to experience this amazing concert
Wow! That hour flew by. Thank you, Charlie, for taking us along for the ride. I’d never heard of MCO before. I’m hooked. Can’t wait to see what you find next. It’s good to see you again.
24:36 The choirs are beautiful 😍 I agree there must be angels singing with them ❤. I too am glad you are back as well Charlie. I have become a big fan. I love your child like love and faith ❤
I’ve been in MCO since I was four, and no matter how many times I’ve sung these arrangements, I always feel like a light in my soul has been turned on. I feel happier and more joyful than anything else. It’s impossible to completely describe the feeling. There aren’t enough words in any language to explain it. For me at least, it’s impossible not to cry during the songs in each concert, no matter how many there are I’m so grateful that you enjoyed these concerts! :) Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your love of music!
Hey Charlie! I'm one of the youth in the choir in Dallas. Singing in MCO has given me life changing spiritual experiences. I loved this video, it was so great seeing the impact the music had on you and to hear your thoughts on it. God bless!
Hey Charlie! I was one of the youth who sang in the Idaho concert. I have been following your channel for a while now and it has been so fun to watch your videos on just some incredible musical performances. I cannot begin to describe how it felt to sing at this concert. It was one of the most moving nights of my life and an experience I will always remember. I am so happy you got to hear a concert and that you enjoyed it! The arrangements for each of the songs between the choir and orchestras is just some of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard. Thanks for coming to a show and doing a review on it!
As a choir member from MCO in CA, this was a such a treat to hear and see your reaction and appreciation for this organization, the arrangements and the musicians. Thank you for sharing! I was a blubbery mess watching you watch it! 😂
Former AZ member here. I moved home to Utah 11 years ago. Joining the choir in 2011 quite literally saved my life. Its a story for another day, but it was one of the most impactful and memorable times of my life. The spirit it invited by just being with one another at choir was incredible. The positivity, love and kindness comes through in the music too. Thankfully now I get to be apart of the American Festival Chorus under the legendary Craig Jessop, in my home town. The Stewart brothers are my heroes and have touched and saved countless lives. Thank for sharing this and making me cry through every song.
Thank you for featuring us! I'm a member of the choir, and we are frequently moved to tears as we practice and perform this music. It was so amazing to be able to have you in the audience.
I am a member of Millennial Choirs and Orchestras in Utah! Being part of the choir is the best thing ever! So glad you got to experience a concert first hand!
23:53, my eyes are straight up burning bro! The bells thing was a really nice touch I never saw coming, and that ending chord with them was incredible!! I’m gonna continue watching, but I 😅wanna say a massive THANK YOU for sharing this! I don’t often feel “Christmassy” but this has got me real good lmao!! 🥹💖
My niece is in the Youth Choir. We saw the concert in SLC on Wednesday and I love that you posted this! We ugly cried through the entire thing. This concert touched our very souls, and love that it is here with your reactions. Thank you!!!
I married into an MCO family. My father in law has been in the in the AZ choir since its second year along. 3 of his daughters have all sung in the choir as well. My mother in law is also hugely involved behind the scenes. I've been attending every Christmas and Easter for 9 years now and am proud to say my 4 year old son is now part of the choir and performed in this Christmas concert. This music has become such an integral part of my life and something I turn to regularly when I need to find peace. Thank you for spotlighting this wonderful organization.
As a member of the Idaho locale, I can tell you from 4 years of experience that this music has as much of an impact on the youth in the choir as it does on the audience. Coming to rehearse every week really effects our lives, and helps us just get through school every day.
Been waiting for this one for a while now!! I sang with MCO for years. Their concerts are something I look forward to every year! So glad you were able to experience it!
As part of the production team and also choir member, thank you for sharing your amazing experience. A lot of time and talents goes into making raised something that will inspire and bring the spirit. Thank you again!!
Charlie, I'm in the Utah MCO and have so been hoping that you'd react to some of MCO's music at some point!! Seeing you react to an actual in-person concert was amazing, and it was awesome to be able to see and hear it from an audience perspective ❤. One random tidbit that I wanted to mention (because I personally think it's really neat 😁): In O Holy Night, at the "Gloria en excelsis Deo" section (when the youth start coming out as angels), you probably noticed that it takes on a mysterious and almost creepy feel at first. Brandon told us that he composed it that way in order to depict the fear that the shepherds felt when the angel initially appeared to them to announce Christ's birth, as mentioned in Luke 2. The music gradually changes to then mirror the joy the shepherds felt once they realized what the angelic visitor was there for, with a "multitude of the heavenly host" also appearing, praising God. ❤ Such a gorgeous song, it is one of my top MCO favorites of all time! Each time we performed it, I was literally trembling by the end because it was just so spiritually overwhelming. So glad that you were able to come experience it in person!! ❤😊 Thank you so much for sharing!
Ok Charlie, as I look upon my tissue-laden sofa, the tears are still flowing from my reddened eyes. What an outstanding experience! I can’t even imagine how surreal it must have been to be there in person, and feel the music penetrating your body and soul. O holy Night was a musical masterpiece, and I’m pretty sure it pierced the veil between Heaven and earth. Listening to this soul-shifting music has truly been the highlight of my Christmas season. What an honor to have been there in person, Charlie! Thank you so very much for sharing this experience with us. To you and your family, have a very happy Christmas! Blessings ❤️
I'm a cellist in the orchestra, it was so cool to see you there in person! Glad you had a fun and memorable time with the music 😊 and your reaction to O Holy Night is totally warranted I feel haha. I love how the children in front kneel right with the big cymbal crash as they sing 'Fall on your knees,' it's such beautiful symbolism made literal. Being able to see that up close right on stage is always so much fun, I usually have to fight back tears myself as I'm playing! Hope to see you at future concerts!
Thank you for highlighting MCO. I am part of MCO Idaho. I have identified two points in my life where being part of choir has quite literally been a lifesaver. Most recently during Covid. My parents’ 50 year marriage just ended in divorce, quite shockingly. The day I found out, I listened to Brandon’s arrangement of Be Still My Soul over and over again.
Welcome back! Thank you for introducing me to this organization. I used to live in Kansas City. I might go to the Kansas City performance in May. This setting of O magnum mysterium is sublime.
I sing in the Dallas MCO. I think 11 or 12 years now. I’m so blessed to sing in this choir. I love MCO mission to put God back in America’s great concert halls. Thanks for doing this. It was so fun to watch you experience the magic of MCO. I wish we could share it with more of the world. I would love a European tour!
I have missed you Charlie. Hope all is well! So much joy in this music. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing you interact more with incredible artists and music throughout the world. Keep exposing us to the peace and joy that we are all seeking!!!
I’ve been intending for 17 years in Arizona. Your reaction is exactly the same as mine each time that I go and I too have to go at least twice. It’s the most uplifting spiritual experience that lasts for many months until the next concert. I was unable to go to the one at the beginning of the month that you went to, so it was a special treat for me to see your video! I cried through the whole thing! Thank you❤
I couldn't contain my joy when I read MCO's parent group text saying that you, Charlie Smith will be in attendance at Friday's concert! And of course I had to go and shake your hand. You have many fans. Afterwards, I realized that Chris, whom I "know" from the Stick of Joseph channel was standing next to you, I wish I registered that sooner and wish I said hi to him too. Thank you for doing all that you do. You bring people together in the spirit of music! ❤
We saw the Salt Lake City show. My favorite part of every MCO concert is the very young children--down to 4 years old. It deeply touches the emotions of most people in the audience. Please do another youtube broadcast to include some of the songs you couldn't include and do include the children singing. Thanks for doing the youtube broadcast so that we could revisit the inspiring music that we experienced at the concert. Every time I attend one of their concerts, I feel like it's as close to an "out-of-body" exeperience that you can have, and still remain on this planet.
Hark the Herald commentary: 4:40 Hark the Herald Angels Sing: 5:01 God Rest commentary: 8:07 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: 8:53 I Heard Bells commentary: 15:07 I Heard the Bells: 15:55 Children’s chorus commentary: 24:00 Jesus Hold Me in Your Arms: 24:40 O Magnum commentary: 29:36 O Magnum Mysterium: 29:59 O Holy Night commentary 36:28 O Holy Night: 37:13 (The moment: 43:33) Commentary, what he did next: 49:35 Talking to the youth: 50:01 Interview with the conductors: 53:43 Next-day review: 1:00:08 Talking with Chris the cameraman: 1:04:52
Ah! I found you when you reacted to the Tabernacle Choir and commented asking you to experience MCO- I am SO happy you got to experience this! I was at the concert and swear your reactions were identical to mine. I love seeing your passion for music!!
I just discovered the MCO and WOW!!!! Moving one to tears is an understatement! So powerful. These arrangements and people are fast becoming a favorite!!!
It was such an honor to have you join us Charlie! You did an amazing job capturing what music can do for us individually. We come as musicians in this choir to perform these concerts a little tired, maybe a bit bogged down by our every day lives, but relying on faith to see us through. What then happens in these concerts is nothing short of miraculous for us as performers and for those sitting in the audience alike. We each have moments throughout this experience where we get to leave the old behind and become something new, elevated, and spiritually stronger. Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us and so many others! We can’t wait to have you join us again soon!
My niece and her children and your brothers children are in the choir. I can't wait till next year. You have inspired me to go to their concert. This concert was amazing, and the voice of the angel in the last song was unbelievable. Thank you!!
Welcome to Arizona! Since the AZ MCO chapter first launched, members of our family have been blessed to sing. 8 of my children have participated over the years, including one young man in this performance. I even had the privilege of participating in the adult choir for a time. It's a big commitment and it's totally worth it! We're all so honored to share this treasure with you and thank you for bringing this music to many more people. ❤
WOW! That was magical! You made great decision to experience first hand instead of behind a screen back home. Your video may have spoiled the element of surprise for viewers that may one day enjoy the blessing sitting in the auditorium, but for the rest of us that might not ever get to be there, thank you Charlie!
I was so impressed with this amazing choir and orchestra. I also relived my days singing with children's choirs in PHX, AZ. One was at Christmas, being directed by the ever-so-talented Lex De'Azevedo. Thank you for sharing this, I felt like I was there. I was crying throughout the video. I will be looking for more videos of the Millennial Choir and Orchestra.
Thank you for posting this! I am in the symphony orchestra of the Idaho Loacale. It is so powerful to hear it from the audience perspective. I've been playing g with this group almost 3 years, and I end up in tears every concert. I'm so excited for the Spiring Messiah in America. Please come back and record that concert!
Hello Charlie I am one of the alto singers in the teen/woman’s choir and having you come was a splendid experience thank you so much for coming and hope too see you again!
Charlie I just cane across your channel. My first exposure was the episode where you showed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Piano Guys. Followed by the Mormon Tabs rendition of Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Which is my favorite gospel song. I was balling. I needed that. Going through a rough patch. Thank You
Charlie! I have been a member of MCO for almost 6 years now, it’s so breathtaking even as a performer. Thank you for your kind words about this amazing performance!
Thanks for posting. Fun see you as an audience member and your reactions. Those youth singing with their hearts tugs my heartstrings everytime!! The BEST
Thank you, Charlie! I sang with MCO for six seasons, Utah and California. It was the greatest blessing in my life next to my faith, children and family. There are no words to express the joy and the connection to something beyond this world when I sang with this organization. I have never known anything that comes close to that feeling of pure heaven. I miss it so much but I have a private voice studio in L.A. and my schedule and the long commute prevent me from singing right now. From Carnegie Hall to Segerstrom and Abravanel Hall...and the amazing America's Freedom Festival in Provo Utah - MCO has changed my life and sustained me through difficult times. The power of music is real. Blessings, Cherilyn Bacon
Thank you so much. I moved away from Arizona a few years ago and miss these concerts so much (and the family that participate in them). I am so glad I got to go with you.
I was at this Christmas program in Mesa, AZ last year. I was BLOWN away! It was such a great start to the Christmas season. Beautiful choir and orchestra and the conductors are so fun to watch. I was tearin' up the whole time. Music just goes right to my core. I'm so happy you got to experience it in person. MCO Is one to watch for sure. If you want to see something cool.. look for this on UA-cam: "New York City singing in the streets by MCO Millennial Choirs and Orchestra - I Believe in Christ" Peace & Merry Christmas!
I have sung with MCO in Idaho since 2018, when I joined with the prospect of singing in Carnegie Hall the following summer. It has been a wonderful experience - the conductors are brilliant musicians, and, as you said, Charlie, they are inspired. We visited my son in Texas earlier in the month, where I sang in the first Dallas concert and was in the audience for the second, then later in the week sang in the two concerts here in Idaho. A busy week, but so very rewarding - love MCO!
That was so beautiful. Thank you for bringing it to us. The song with the little children, wow the lyrics, matched the beauty of all the music. So so good.
Hi Charlie, good to see you, it's been a while. This MCO is stupendous, never heard of them. And one of my favourite Christmas songs - Oh Holy Night. I watched Rhydian sing this on the 2007 UK XFactor. Yes, a touch of Pirates...... (And the first, intro, music - there's a John Farnham concert clip that has a similar style of intro) . That was a beautiful video, thank you for sharing it. And it made me think of Conquest of Paradise - the video with the live cannon in it (no flying cannonball, just a very big bang and lots of smoke!). Best wishes for a good Christmas and a peaceful 2025. E❤
Excellent music. Expertly, magnificently performed! Glory to God! All praise be to Him! Music that glorifies God is the BEST! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much for coming and helping others get to know and experience MCO! This group is one of, if not the best, choir and orchestra in the world. My heart is full that you got to experience what I get to feel on a weekly basis rehearsing these pieces. We all feel the emotions filling your heart and soul, but then we must sing, too!😂 You are welcome to come back as many times as you can! Tony Davis - Utah Local
I love your pure and genuine reactions. Quite a moving experience watching this even on my tiny phone screen, no headphones. Thank you for sharing your spirit and this life changing music. I knew Brandon in college and even back then he was an absolutely top tier musician and person-talk about magnifying your talents!!
Is this a snippet of heaven?? 😆 Glad you’re back safe and sound and had a good time! I’ve been checking your page often waiting for this upload 😁 truly amazing. Merry Christmas!!!
what an experience. this music was brilliantly arranged! Voices with the choir! I was in tears. thank you for sharing this experience Charlie! WOWZERS!!!! I wish I was in the audience.
I just wanted to leave a comment and say hello from the Utah chapter of MCO. We finished our concerts this week. I have been a member of MCO for 11 years and the O Holy Night arrangement is possibly my most favorite thing I've sung in the Choir. I also really love your reaction videos to the Tabernacle choir. As someone who has grown up for most of their life in Utah and being LDS, we can definitely take the Tabernacle choir for granted sometimes. Your videos helped me see the uniqueness of that organization with new eyes.
I have been a member of the choir for my entire life. I am so happy you had the opportunity to come to one of our concerts and that you had such an amazing experience! There is something about the music that you can't experience anywhere else. Thank you for helping to share the spirit and magic of MCO!
48:45 I am a member of the AZ MCO choir and I had a perfect view of you from my spot on stage. It was so special to see you experience this song (and the rest of our show) for the first time! Thank you for coming and for sharing you beautiful thoughts!! 😇💕
The last time i attended this concert I had the experience that I was so enveloped by the music that I felt my spirit would leave my body.. then you said you had the same experience! It must be the closest thing to hearing a heavenly choir on earth! It's pretty amazing that when we use our gifts especially musically, the Lord can truly be manifested though it. I am so glad you are putting MCO on the map with your outstanding review!
I LOVE watching you love music - thank you so much for sharing you and the music you love! And, this was a gorgeous rendition of my favorite Christmas song, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day!! ❤❤❤
what a great video Charlie! I was one who commented on MCO after watching one of your tab choir videos, and was so glad when you did this one. I discovered MCO in august and tried to get tickets to their christmas concert only to find they were sold out. So it was great for my family to watch it on your video. Thanks so much !!
I hope you will return to experience the 'Messiah in America' production. It will be absolutely life changing for everyone. Thank you for posting this video. It has been a pleasure to watch and pass along!
MCO is putting on an exciting and brilliant production called 'Messiah In America' in 2025.
Messiah in America is an awe-inspiring new production from Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras, featuring a powerful original score by Billboard chart-topping composer Brett Stewart.
If you would like to donate to MCO to help fund this incredible project then you can do so via this link: www.justgiving.com/campaign/messiahinamerica
Tickets will be on sale from January 24th and can be purchased via their website: www.millennial.org/messiah-in-america/
Beautiful!!! Did I miss the Utah trip somehow? Glad to see you back!!
@ no it’s coming. I just had to prioritise this one as it’s a Christmas concert 😉
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Hey Charlie!, I would really appreciate it if you reacted to the Bluecoats 2016 show. It was their first ever 1st place placement and was also known as “the show that changed DCI forever”
Charlie, please, please react to Etta James singing I’d Rather Go Blind. Also Angelina Jordan covers this song as well.
Btw I love this orchestra. They are wonderful.
As a member of this choir, I feel you have given us a priceless gift. The audience perspective is not something I get to experience often. Thanks for joining us! I've been waiting for this vid to go up!
Same- I have never heard or seen what we sing from the audience perspective and I loved watching the audience watch it!!
Same!! It’s so different from the audience POV. Makes me appreciate being in MCO even more.
Charlie is my nephew. I'm so proud of him and how he is doing such a wonderful job of bringing incredible musical 'happenings' to so many people. This experience was awe-inspiring for those of us who watched this wonderful choir and orchestra through his video. Thank you Charlie and MCO for creating an opportunity for so many of us to share this intimate and moving encounter. I hope there will be many more. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words of support Auntie. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. They quite something aren’t they. I still feel like I’m walking on air a week and a half later xx
I love your comments! This concert has changed my life.
The O Holy Night arrangement was one of the finest things I've heard in my 81 years on this mortal coil. Challenging and approachable at the same time. Simply brilliant. NOW, we have to get you back for the DCI World Championships !
Thank you! High praise - Brandon Stewart is a genius!
O Holy Night is one of my favourite songs and the rendition with this group is one of the best and made me cry. Beyond Beautiful. Awesome in the most religious sense of the word.
That hauntingly beautiful, ethereal soloist...wow.
As a trumpet player in the California locale of MCO, I am onstage for the entire concert. I get to hear the choirs sing behind me in surround sound, sitting almost literally in the center of the entire group. It is an amazing feeling, and I get goosebumps every time. The MCO fosters and demands excellence, as well as requiring instrumentalists to be virtuosos to be able to play through the gorgeous music. I feel so welcomed in this organization, and my soul always feels lifted and content after every rehearsal and concert.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day chilled me to the bone and sent chills running up and down my spine. Beautiful, Heavenly chpir.
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I love listening to it in my car with the volume cranked. The section after the bells is so powerful!
That one is my favorite I think. Or Joy to the World. Absolutely stunning!
All of this is absolutely stunning, but their performance of O Holy Night deserves a 'Holy Wowness!'
Absolutely no way, Charlie! I’m 18 and from the Utah chapter of this amazing organization. I am so glad this has been a part of my life for the last 4 years. So glad MCO is finally starting to get the publicity it deserves, and even more glad it was able to touch your soul as it has all of us participants and attendees. There are few words to describe what one feels when singing or listening to this music with one’s whole soul, but a few that come to mind at the moment are “pure joy.”
I also highly recommend the book about MCO written by Greg Trimble, titled Divine Orchestration.
Keep sharing these with us! I just absolutely love that you love it!
Yes I met Greg while I was there. He’s an awesome guy and I look forward to reading his book.
Thank you for watching. I hope I can sing in a choir like this one day
Awesome! I highly recommend it.
Also, we’ve been talking recently about going international with MCO. So maybe sometime in the not-so-distant future one of the alumni will come to conduct in the British Isles. It’s people like you who make MCO the way it is. God bless you, wherever you are in the world.
@@andrewwaterhouse6034 I promise you, if MCO comes to the UK I will be auditioning. It’s become a dream of mine to sing with MCO
Thanks for doing that Charlie!!
How is it possible that I am not seeing clips of this magnificent, highly affecting, unmatched version of O Holy Nighy all over the internet?!?!
I believe the Arizona MCO did a professional audio recording of O Holy Night last month. I'm really hoping that they are going to put it out (hopefully along with a "music video") sometime before Christmas!! 🤞 We shall see! (I'm in the Utah MCO).
I’m in Kansas City MCO. We did the first concert this year. The only videos I have seen are what family members posted.
Arizona did in fact do a recording this year. I'm hoping video comes out in time for Christmas.
@@kristinwalker8047 They are sure waiting until the last minute! By the time they get it out Christmas will be over! Fingers and toes crossed!
@@HeavilyMetalled yes, fingers and toes crossed!! I have noticed that traditionally, they've dropped new videos pretty close to the actual holiday. I'm anticipating within the next few days (possibly even on Christmas Eve itself). I'm watching and waiting eagerly!!
Thank YOU for this!! as part of the Choir we rarely see the audience reactions. We just got done with 5 concerts in Utah and in each one while performing I had to fight back the emotions. This is why we do what we do, it makes the hours upon hours of rehearsals worth every second! I am so blessed to be a part of it and to sing with such amazing people!!
I’m a member of the orchestra Charlie! Having you come to one of these concerts live is a dream come true for me, I hope you come back soon!!!!
It was the greatest honour to be there. I still can’t watch this without tears streaming down my face, and I must have watched it about 100 times while editing. Thank you for having me and for playing so beautifully
@@TheCharlieSmithChannel Thank you Charlie! It’s reactions like yours that are the entire reason why I play with this group, it truly is one of the most unique experiences in the world!
37:55, the rubato on the piano - this is one of my favourite musical techniques because, well… it goes beyond being a technique 😂👌🏻 “Robbed Time” is a perfect way to create immersion and give the impression of riding a wave and feeling its pull and push.
It’s quite a tricky thing to do, so when I hear *any* musician doing this I *instantly* melt - it’s a sure sign this musician has spent an inordinate amount of time practicing and refining their craft to the point of mastery!!! 👌🏻✨
Whoever this pianist is, all the more credit to you!! ✨✨✨
This gives the tabernacle choir a run for its money for my top Christmas go to playlist. Thanks for the introduction to this chior. It’s been a while… I missed your uploads
There are lots of MCO albums on UA-cam. And they aren’t too expensive to purchase either. I love the arrangements!
I play in the orchestra in the Utah chapter of MCO and I’ve stopped wearing makeup during concerts because I find myself moved to tears every concert and smudging it all over my face. It really is such a blessing for my family to participate in this amazing organization!!! Thanks so much for posting this!!!
O Holy Night was completely unexpected, and brilliant-A life changing composition for the listener. The angelic solos, the wide range of emotions in the orchestration… Amazing!
I am in the choir in Idaho and when those teens came down the isle on O Holy Night in their angel costumes and candles to stand in front of us like an army then they fall to their knees, I cried! And the soloist....she is breathtaking!
Joni is my favorite director! She is like a wizard the way she directs! She flips her hair and really gets into it!! Also, we learn so much from these talented directors! Idaho gets to have 3 directors come and direct us! We are blessed.
Brett and Brandon were trained at BYU and Brett has told us that he wanted to do movie scores, and he does this instead. I love the music so much! I'm looking forward to what is to come next April!
Thank you for posting this! I think more people need to know how grand the Millennial Choirs and Orchestras are. ❤
So is Joni directing in Az now? I know she was in Texas. She was my little sisters housemate years ago, she is a character, lol.
@shelbailey5200 she said Dallas? She travels so could be more locals.
Hey, fellow Idaho choir member!! 😄
Oh holy night is the greatest musical piece I’ve ever heard and experienced. Thanks for putting this out there so I could have all the good feels again! Glad you got to experience this amazing concert
Wow! That hour flew by. Thank you, Charlie, for taking us along for the ride. I’d never heard of MCO before. I’m hooked. Can’t wait to see what you find next. It’s good to see you again.
5 #1 Billboard Classical Albums. Available Free on UA-cam and all over Apple and Amazon music. SO many great arrangements!
Surely there were angels among them! I’m so happy you’re back Charlie🥰
24:36 The choirs are beautiful 😍 I agree there must be angels singing with them ❤. I too am glad you are back as well Charlie. I have become a big fan. I love your child like love and faith ❤
I’ve been in MCO since I was four, and no matter how many times I’ve sung these arrangements, I always feel like a light in my soul has been turned on. I feel happier and more joyful than anything else. It’s impossible to completely describe the feeling. There aren’t enough words in any language to explain it. For me at least, it’s impossible not to cry during the songs in each concert, no matter how many there are
I’m so grateful that you enjoyed these concerts! :) Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your love of music!
Seeing all those Angels walk in with candles lit, and so many was like being welcomed to Heaven. O Holy Night was exactly that!❤
What they didn’t capture on video was the moment all the angels fell to their knees… It was pretty incredible in person.
@@HeavilyMetalled Wow, that would have been amazing to see and have me sobbing. Thank you for sharing this with me.
Hey Charlie! I'm one of the youth in the choir in Dallas. Singing in MCO has given me life changing spiritual experiences. I loved this video, it was so great seeing the impact the music had on you and to hear your thoughts on it. God bless!
Hey Charlie! I was one of the youth who sang in the Idaho concert. I have been following your channel for a while now and it has been so fun to watch your videos on just some incredible musical performances. I cannot begin to describe how it felt to sing at this concert. It was one of the most moving nights of my life and an experience I will always remember. I am so happy you got to hear a concert and that you enjoyed it! The arrangements for each of the songs between the choir and orchestras is just some of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard. Thanks for coming to a show and doing a review on it!
As a choir member from MCO in CA, this was a such a treat to hear and see your reaction and appreciation for this organization, the arrangements and the musicians. Thank you for sharing! I was a blubbery mess watching you watch it! 😂
Former AZ member here. I moved home to Utah 11 years ago.
Joining the choir in 2011 quite literally saved my life. Its a story for another day, but it was one of the most impactful and memorable times of my life. The spirit it invited by just being with one another at choir was incredible. The positivity, love and kindness comes through in the music too.
Thankfully now I get to be apart of the American Festival Chorus under the legendary Craig Jessop, in my home town.
The Stewart brothers are my heroes and have touched and saved countless lives.
Thank for sharing this and making me cry through every song.
Thank you for featuring us! I'm a member of the choir, and we are frequently moved to tears as we practice and perform this music. It was so amazing to be able to have you in the audience.
I am a member of Millennial Choirs and Orchestras in Utah! Being part of the choir is the best thing ever! So glad you got to experience a concert first hand!
23:53, my eyes are straight up burning bro! The bells thing was a really nice touch I never saw coming, and that ending chord with them was incredible!! I’m gonna continue watching, but I 😅wanna say a massive THANK YOU for sharing this! I don’t often feel “Christmassy” but this has got me real good lmao!! 🥹💖
My niece is in the Youth Choir. We saw the concert in SLC on Wednesday and I love that you posted this! We ugly cried through the entire thing. This concert touched our very souls, and love that it is here with your reactions. Thank you!!!
I have been a member of the Arizona choir of MCO and it was the most amazing experience of my life. Thank you for reacting!
I married into an MCO family. My father in law has been in the in the AZ choir since its second year along. 3 of his daughters have all sung in the choir as well. My mother in law is also hugely involved behind the scenes. I've been attending every Christmas and Easter for 9 years now and am proud to say my 4 year old son is now part of the choir and performed in this Christmas concert. This music has become such an integral part of my life and something I turn to regularly when I need to find peace. Thank you for spotlighting this wonderful organization.
As a member of the Idaho locale, I can tell you from 4 years of experience that this music has as much of an impact on the youth in the choir as it does on the audience. Coming to rehearse every week really effects our lives, and helps us just get through school every day.
Been waiting for this one for a while now!! I sang with MCO for years. Their concerts are something I look forward to every year! So glad you were able to experience it!
As part of the production team and also choir member, thank you for sharing your amazing experience. A lot of time and talents goes into making raised something that will inspire and bring the spirit. Thank you again!!
Charlie, I'm in the Utah MCO and have so been hoping that you'd react to some of MCO's music at some point!! Seeing you react to an actual in-person concert was amazing, and it was awesome to be able to see and hear it from an audience perspective ❤. One random tidbit that I wanted to mention (because I personally think it's really neat 😁): In O Holy Night, at the "Gloria en excelsis Deo" section (when the youth start coming out as angels), you probably noticed that it takes on a mysterious and almost creepy feel at first. Brandon told us that he composed it that way in order to depict the fear that the shepherds felt when the angel initially appeared to them to announce Christ's birth, as mentioned in Luke 2. The music gradually changes to then mirror the joy the shepherds felt once they realized what the angelic visitor was there for, with a "multitude of the heavenly host" also appearing, praising God. ❤
Such a gorgeous song, it is one of my top MCO favorites of all time! Each time we performed it, I was literally trembling by the end because it was just so spiritually overwhelming. So glad that you were able to come experience it in person!! ❤😊 Thank you so much for sharing!
Ok Charlie, as I look upon my tissue-laden sofa, the tears are still flowing from my reddened eyes. What an outstanding experience! I can’t even imagine how surreal it must have been to be there in person, and feel the music penetrating your body and soul. O holy Night was a musical masterpiece, and I’m pretty sure it pierced the veil between Heaven and earth. Listening to this soul-shifting music has truly been the highlight of my Christmas season. What an honor to have been there in person, Charlie! Thank you so very much for sharing this experience with us. To you and your family, have a very happy Christmas! Blessings ❤️
I'm a cellist in the orchestra, it was so cool to see you there in person! Glad you had a fun and memorable time with the music 😊 and your reaction to O Holy Night is totally warranted I feel haha. I love how the children in front kneel right with the big cymbal crash as they sing 'Fall on your knees,' it's such beautiful symbolism made literal. Being able to see that up close right on stage is always so much fun, I usually have to fight back tears myself as I'm playing! Hope to see you at future concerts!
Thank you for highlighting MCO. I am part of MCO Idaho. I have identified two points in my life where being part of choir has quite literally been a lifesaver. Most recently during Covid. My parents’ 50 year marriage just ended in divorce, quite shockingly. The day I found out, I listened to Brandon’s arrangement of Be Still My Soul over and over again.
Be Still, My Soul is my favorite of their pieces. I'm so glad it helped you!❤
Love Love Love this! So happy to be with you in Arizona and so happy to have you feature the Choir and Orchestra we love so much!
It came to mind yesterday that I had seen anything from you for a while. I am glad to see you are back. Looking to the day we here more from you.
Welcome back! Thank you for introducing me to this organization. I used to live in Kansas City. I might go to the Kansas City performance in May. This setting of O magnum mysterium is sublime.
Please come see us! I'm in the KC choir. 😃
I sing in the Dallas MCO. I think 11 or 12 years now. I’m so blessed to sing in this choir. I love MCO mission to put God back in America’s great concert halls. Thanks for doing this. It was so fun to watch you experience the magic of MCO. I wish we could share it with more of the world. I would love a European tour!
I have missed you Charlie. Hope all is well! So much joy in this music. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing you interact more with incredible artists and music throughout the world. Keep exposing us to the peace and joy that we are all seeking!!!
I’ve been intending for 17 years in Arizona. Your reaction is exactly the same as mine each time that I go and I too have to go at least twice. It’s the most uplifting spiritual experience that lasts for many months until the next concert. I was unable to go to the one at the beginning of the month that you went to, so it was a special treat for me to see your video! I cried through the whole thing! Thank you❤
I can’t stop watching @36:44 Oh Holy Night… sobbed like a baby - Christ is Risen and King! Fall on your knees!!! Worship Him!!!
O Holy Night was stunning 💖 Thank you for sharing this amazing concert 🙏 Beautiful 🙂
I couldn't contain my joy when I read MCO's parent group text saying that you, Charlie Smith will be in attendance at Friday's concert!
And of course I had to go and shake your hand. You have many fans. Afterwards, I realized that Chris, whom I "know" from the Stick of Joseph channel was standing next to you, I wish I registered that sooner and wish I said hi to him too.
Thank you for doing all that you do. You bring people together in the spirit of music! ❤
It is so special. OMG tears running, my body shivering. So beatiful, thank you Charlie!!
We saw the Salt Lake City show. My favorite part of every MCO concert is the very young children--down to 4 years old. It deeply touches the emotions of most people in the audience. Please do another youtube broadcast to include some of the songs you couldn't include and do include the children singing. Thanks for doing the youtube broadcast so that we could revisit the inspiring music that we experienced at the concert. Every time I attend one of their concerts, I feel like it's as close to an "out-of-body" exeperience that you can have, and still remain on this planet.
No words, just wow!!!
Hark the Herald commentary: 4:40
Hark the Herald Angels Sing: 5:01
God Rest commentary: 8:07
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: 8:53
I Heard Bells commentary: 15:07
I Heard the Bells: 15:55
Children’s chorus commentary: 24:00
Jesus Hold Me in Your Arms: 24:40
O Magnum commentary: 29:36
O Magnum Mysterium: 29:59
O Holy Night commentary 36:28
O Holy Night: 37:13
(The moment: 43:33)
Commentary, what he did next: 49:35
Talking to the youth: 50:01
Interview with the conductors: 53:43
Next-day review: 1:00:08
Talking with Chris the cameraman: 1:04:52
Ah! I found you when you reacted to the Tabernacle Choir and commented asking you to experience MCO- I am SO happy you got to experience this! I was at the concert and swear your reactions were identical to mine. I love seeing your passion for music!!
Thank you for this video, I don’t see how anyone can watch this with dry eyes. Superb!!!❤
I just discovered the MCO and WOW!!!! Moving one to tears is an understatement! So powerful. These arrangements and people are fast becoming a favorite!!!
It was such an honor to have you join us Charlie! You did an amazing job capturing what music can do for us individually. We come as musicians in this choir to perform these concerts a little tired, maybe a bit bogged down by our every day lives, but relying on faith to see us through. What then happens in these concerts is nothing short of miraculous for us as performers and for those sitting in the audience alike. We each have moments throughout this experience where we get to leave the old behind and become something new, elevated, and spiritually stronger. Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us and so many others! We can’t wait to have you join us again soon!
My niece and her children and your brothers children are in the choir. I can't wait till next year. You have inspired me to go to their concert. This concert was amazing, and the voice of the angel in the last song was unbelievable. Thank you!!
I've been wanting you to review this choir for so long! I'm so excited to listen to it!
Welcome to Arizona! Since the AZ MCO chapter first launched, members of our family have been blessed to sing. 8 of my children have participated over the years, including one young man in this performance. I even had the privilege of participating in the adult choir for a time. It's a big commitment and it's totally worth it! We're all so honored to share this treasure with you and thank you for bringing this music to many more people. ❤
Absolutely stunning!!!!!
WOW! That was magical! You made great decision to experience first hand instead of behind a screen back home. Your video may have spoiled the element of surprise for viewers that may one day enjoy the blessing sitting in the auditorium, but for the rest of us that might not ever get to be there, thank you Charlie!
I was so impressed with this amazing choir and orchestra. I also relived my days singing with children's choirs in PHX, AZ. One was at Christmas, being directed by the ever-so-talented Lex De'Azevedo. Thank you for sharing this, I felt like I was there. I was crying throughout the video. I will be looking for more videos of the Millennial Choir and Orchestra.
Thank you for posting this! I am in the symphony orchestra of the Idaho Loacale. It is so powerful to hear it from the audience perspective. I've been playing g with this group almost 3 years, and I end up in tears every concert. I'm so excited for the Spiring Messiah in America. Please come back and record that concert!
Way to go Charlie, your becoming a world traveler 😂. I hope you went to Sedona AZ.
Amazing group! My kids were in when the group started and now grandkids. I’m taking a little credit for the growth of the choir!
it's crazy how much more impactful seeing something like this is in person but it's awesome to get a glimps of it here
I think I’ve rewound and listened to Oh Holy Night 10 times. No words.
Hello Charlie I am one of the alto singers in the teen/woman’s choir and having you come was a splendid experience thank you so much for coming and hope too see you again!
T'was an honor brother! So glad we captured this experience... #LIFECHANGING
Charlie I just cane across your channel. My first exposure was the episode where you showed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Piano Guys. Followed by the Mormon Tabs rendition of Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Which is my favorite gospel song. I was balling. I needed that. Going through a rough patch.
Thank You
Charlie! I have been a member of MCO for almost 6 years now, it’s so breathtaking even as a performer. Thank you for your kind words about this amazing performance!
I will be performing with the idaho branch of this ensemble next year!! Can't wait to be apart of this.
Welcome back, Charlie!!! :)
Thanks for posting. Fun see you as an audience member and your reactions. Those youth singing with their hearts tugs my heartstrings everytime!! The BEST
Thank you, Charlie! I sang with MCO for six seasons, Utah and California. It was the greatest blessing in my life next to my faith, children and family. There are no words to express the joy and the connection to something beyond
this world when I sang with this organization. I have never known anything that comes close to that feeling of pure heaven. I miss it so much but I have a private voice studio in L.A. and my schedule and the long commute prevent me from singing right now. From Carnegie Hall to Segerstrom and Abravanel Hall...and the amazing America's Freedom Festival in Provo Utah - MCO has changed my life and sustained me through difficult times. The power of music is real. Blessings, Cherilyn Bacon
Thank you so much. I moved away from Arizona a few years ago and miss these concerts so much (and the family that participate in them). I am so glad I got to go with you.
I was at this Christmas program in Mesa, AZ last year. I was BLOWN away! It was such a great start to the Christmas season. Beautiful choir and orchestra and the conductors are so fun to watch. I was tearin' up the whole time. Music just goes right to my core. I'm so happy you got to experience it in person. MCO Is one to watch for sure. If you want to see something cool.. look for this on UA-cam: "New York City singing in the streets by MCO Millennial Choirs and Orchestra - I Believe in Christ" Peace & Merry Christmas!
I have sung with MCO in Idaho since 2018, when I joined with the prospect of singing in Carnegie Hall the following summer. It has been a wonderful experience - the conductors are brilliant musicians, and, as you said, Charlie, they are inspired. We visited my son in Texas earlier in the month, where I sang in the first Dallas concert and was in the audience for the second, then later in the week sang in the two concerts here in Idaho. A busy week, but so very rewarding - love MCO!
Charlie, you have the BEST (eclectic) taste in music. Merry Christmas - Your 75-year-old friend
That was so beautiful. Thank you for bringing it to us. The song with the little children, wow the lyrics, matched the beauty of all the music. So so good.
You're such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your joy with us. And thank you for bringing MCO to the attention of the public.
Hi Charlie, good to see you, it's been a while. This MCO is stupendous, never heard of them. And one of my favourite Christmas songs - Oh Holy Night. I watched Rhydian sing this on the 2007 UK XFactor. Yes, a touch of Pirates...... (And the first, intro, music - there's a John Farnham concert clip that has a similar style of intro) . That was a beautiful video, thank you for sharing it. And it made me think of Conquest of Paradise - the video with the live cannon in it (no flying cannonball, just a very big bang and lots of smoke!). Best wishes for a good Christmas and a peaceful 2025. E❤
Excellent music. Expertly, magnificently performed! Glory to God! All praise be to Him! Music that glorifies God is the BEST! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much for coming and helping others get to know and experience MCO! This group is one of, if not the best, choir and orchestra in the world. My heart is full that you got to experience what I get to feel on a weekly basis rehearsing these pieces. We all feel the emotions filling your heart and soul, but then we must sing, too!😂 You are welcome to come back as many times as you can!
Tony Davis - Utah Local
I love your pure and genuine reactions. Quite a moving experience watching this even on my tiny phone screen, no headphones. Thank you for sharing your spirit and this life changing music. I knew Brandon in college and even back then he was an absolutely top tier musician and person-talk about magnifying your talents!!
I’m a member of the salt lake choir, thank you so much for supporting us!
Is this a snippet of heaven?? 😆 Glad you’re back safe and sound and had a good time! I’ve been checking your page often waiting for this upload 😁 truly amazing. Merry Christmas!!!
I’m a member of the youth choir!
what an experience. this music was brilliantly arranged! Voices with the choir! I was in tears. thank you for sharing this experience Charlie!
WOWZERS!!!! I wish I was in the audience.
I've seen them in person and they are truly magnificent!
Charlie!!! This was EPIC! Every second of it! You've taken it all the way UP, my dear friend! 🥰
I just wanted to leave a comment and say hello from the Utah chapter of MCO. We finished our concerts this week. I have been a member of MCO for 11 years and the O Holy Night arrangement is possibly my most favorite thing I've sung in the Choir.
I also really love your reaction videos to the Tabernacle choir. As someone who has grown up for most of their life in Utah and being LDS, we can definitely take the Tabernacle choir for granted sometimes. Your videos helped me see the uniqueness of that organization with new eyes.
I have been a member of the choir for my entire life. I am so happy you had the opportunity to come to one of our concerts and that you had such an amazing experience! There is something about the music that you can't experience anywhere else. Thank you for helping to share the spirit and magic of MCO!
Incredibly beautiful! So awesome that you got to be there in person! Thank you for bringing us along! Can't wait to see your Utah trip.
48:45 I am a member of the AZ MCO choir and I had a perfect view of you from my spot on stage. It was so special to see you experience this song (and the rest of our show) for the first time! Thank you for coming and for sharing you beautiful thoughts!! 😇💕
How did you ever keep it together watching Charlie’s reaction?!?! I love that you shared this!!! Thank you for sharing your gift!!! ❤
The last time i attended this concert I had the experience that I was so enveloped by the music that I felt my spirit would leave my body.. then you said you had the same experience! It must be the closest thing to hearing a heavenly choir on earth! It's pretty amazing that when we use our gifts especially musically, the Lord can truly be manifested though it. I am so glad you are putting MCO on the map with your outstanding review!
I LOVE watching you love music - thank you so much for sharing you and the music you love! And, this was a gorgeous rendition of my favorite Christmas song, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day!! ❤❤❤
what a great video Charlie! I was one who commented on MCO after watching one of your tab choir videos, and was so glad when you did this one. I discovered MCO in august and tried to get tickets to their christmas concert only to find they were sold out. So it was great for my family to watch it on your video. Thanks so much !!
I hope you will return to experience the 'Messiah in America' production. It will be absolutely life changing for everyone. Thank you for posting this video. It has been a pleasure to watch and pass along!