O Holy Night / Ave Maria ft. Lexi Walker - The Piano Guys
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- Опубліковано 29 лис 2017
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Story Behind the Song
What if Bach wrote O Holy Night? Then THIS angel would have to sing it.
O Holy Night has graced Christmas for 170 years since its inception. It has earned a place among the greatest carols of all time. But such fame can breed vapid familiarity. 170 years of airtime can acclimate the ear so much that we may not feel the Holiness of O Holy Night as perhaps we once did. Unless, perhaps, its transcendent lyrics were cast into a new mold? A mold created by, none other than, J.S. Bach.
We hope this unity of O Holy Night’s lyrics and Ave Maria’s melody opens your ears and heart to the inspiration woven into each line of its immortal meaning:
“Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth…
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn...
O Night Divine! When Christ was born.”
Some subjects are so sacred that it takes an extraordinarily gifted and virtuous person to perform them properly - in a way that is so authentically radiant that as we listen it draws out the light inherent in each and every one of us.
Presenting the precocious, the radiant, earth angel, 15-year-old, Lexi Walker -- an incomparable voice attached to an inimitable heart.
We filmed this video in the middle of the night on tour between two shows at Tuacahn. The stars shone brightly, the river flowed peacefully and we simply let the stillness of the night do the performing for us. Merry Christmas no matter the time of year or circumstances that brought you to this piece!
Credits
O Holy Night (French carol) written by Adolphe Adam, lyrics by Placide Cappeau
Ave Maria -- Melody of French Romantic composer Charles Gounod written over Johann Sebastian Bach’s Prelude No.1 in C Major from his book, “The Well-Tempered Clavier”
Arrangement produced by Jon Schmidt
Arrangement written by Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by:
Lexi Walker: Vocals
Jon Schmidt: Piano
Steven Sharp Nelson: Cello
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Video producer and filmed by Paul Anderson & Shaye Scott
Edited by Shaye Scott
Thanks again to Tuacahn Center for the Arts and Tuacahn Amphitheatre www.tuacahn.org/Online/defaul... for lending their beautiful venue and extremely capable and friendly staff to enable the filming of this video! We love you, Tuacahn!
#thepianoguys #pianocello
Last Christmas Eve, my little brother died very suddenly. He was such a massive fan of your music. The two of us went to one of your earlier shows in Boston with my mother. We were fortunate enough to meet you and have a picture taken - It's a memory I truly cherish. Your music never fails to evoke true emotion in me. This song breaks me down in tears, but simultaneously brings me relief. It's a reminder of the happiness my little brother brought me. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
God bless you and your family at this Christmas time of year that you all may feel peace this season. Glory be to God and his son, Jesus Christ.
Thank you for the kinds words.
Sadand great to know thank Jesus name we still are able to walk and praise our fathers name...
Vicious whips I am so sorry that must have been very hard for your family God bless you!!!
To brotherhood 🤗
It never ceases to amaze me why we have awful pop music as a mainstream standard when there are angelic voices like this one that can move you to tears. I just discovered you today Lexi, and can’t wait to delve into your music.
I work hard all day long, foundry work, standing beside 2800 F molten iron. I hate the society of neglect to holy standards! When hearing your music it brings back the seconds i actually heard real angels praising God. What perfect music, she is a angel, beautiful, the musicians are members of Gods chorus all praising God. Your music lifts my soul and brings me to my knees in tears to realize what worship will be in heaven.
Amen!
I think both have their place! I love music like this, I’ve listened to this over and over today. But this wouldn’t exactly hype me up to work out really hard at the gym. Same as I wouldn’t listen to main stream music while trying to fall asleep or maybe even studying. Diversity is important in all ways! Like how we need people to be different, how we can’t appreciate Joy without pain. The world was meant to be filled with contrast ❤
Who is watching in 2020! what a great voice, sounds like an angel.
👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼
this is the best christmas song ever, hands down.
Beautiful voice. She would make a great MARY. !
I am watching on Dec 16th 2020, this is amazing. I love the Piano Guys. They are magic.
Crazy this Christmas was the first time I ever heard this. I had to pull over when driving. Her range and Heavenly tone brought me to tears. Gift of God🙌🏻🕊
Wow, she nails that high note! What a beautiful collaboration 🤩
This is the way God intended the human voice to be used. Unbelieveable.
wrr,idts
facts. There's so much terrible music out there... it's so nice to hear something tasteful and sung by someone genuinely talented
Wow! She sings like an angel...for the glory of God!
Such is the fulfillment of the purpose of music - to enrapture our hearts, minds, and souls to the glory of God.
Her voice tears through my soul. She sounds like an angel coming straight from heaven, i have goosebumps!
A kind of a good thing comes from heaven.
Something coming down from heaven
@@muhamadh3519 nah, she's just a really good singer
@@muhamadh3519, да, мне тоже понравилось!!
@@donkey3187 Belittlement is an attempt to gain favor, to seek the front seat. May you work towards your saving humility, as your name sake did
I am the biggest critic when it comes to voices. and this, to my ears is actual perfection. there are no faults whatsoever.I have no words. it's too perfect.
She's very good, I'll give you that. Maybe it has to do with the fact that she's singing lyrics that weren't designed for the tune, making some of the phrasing a bit clumsy, but I did notice a couple of breaths where they didn't belong. Oh--and in "yonder breaks," I missed the "ks" at the end. Not saying I could have done better, though.
@@AdelineCowgirl That had been my plan, actually, but your rudeness and vehemence now makes me curious. Why should I shut up?
@@dnwiebe to be fair she was like 14 in this
@@dnwiebe You've GOT to be joking. I assume you walk on water. In that case, take a long, long walk to never return
@@dnwiebe the 'ks' is often not strongly pronounced when singing.
Why won't these goosebumps go away?
KingOfAlsgravia , it's the cold weather.
Rekha Sharma I live in Southern Arizona though...
"Incessant goosebumps as a result of exposure to Piano Guys videos is considered normal and should not be cause for alarm. However, if the condition persists for longer than 3 weeks you should consult your physician." (9 out of 10 doctors recommend The Piano Guys for treatment of the common disorder known as goosebumplessness)
ThePianoGuys Wondrous, Moving beyond description and unmistakable evidence of His Holiness and Glory! Hallelujah!
ThePianoGuys So is it bad that I've been in a constant state of goosebumps since Beethoven's Five Secrets?
Voice of an angel
The only perfect thing humans ever made, was music. And this video, these musicians, this radiant angelic child, that soaring voice, makes me cry each time I hear it. Every. Single. Time.
My mom makes perfect spaghetti sauce. Never fails.
Some viewers might think it strange that Lexi is standing in a flowing stream to sing her song, for me it is symbolic of the Living Water we read about in the scriptures. Thank you Lexi and the Piano Guys, beautifully done.
Yes! Prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled with his death.
@@lalaithan John 4:5-29 Jesus teaches the Samarithan woman and expounds on the concept of Living Water and declares His Messiahship. I have listened to this video at least a dozen times and it pierces my heart each time. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Lalaithan.
oh get out of here man.
@@admiral_naismith8895 Pretty sure they’re right though. 🤷
Yup
God has given her such a clear voice. And she can play with this voice. And the high notes are not a problem. How easily everything is sung!!!! Not plumply into the high notes, but very carefully and gently. And yet with power.
Ladys and gentleman: here we have the first known human that competes with the angels in their singing. God bless you, Lexi. Thank you.
Too kind of you El! Thank you.
Your are welcome: it is a pleasure.
@@LexiMaeWalkermusic Beautifully done Lexi! I was transported (once I stopped worrying about your dress and shoes getting wet, lol).
her intonation is incredible.
If ever I could imagine the human embodiment of a real angel from heaven...it is you
The search for my favorite version of O Holy Night is over. BEYOND EXQUISITE!! It truly is breathtaking.
this is really good for sure. But... have you heard David Phelp's version? It's my favourite. Different from this though. This is angelic, his is awesome.
The most divine rendition of "O holy night"! Her voice is from the Heaven.
Thank you for keeping this video active. It's like a brief visit to Heaven hearing her singing and the background music. 🙂 (Chase)
She has an amazing voice! Its incredible the fusion between the piano guys and this girl!
Michael Hernández Frankly, I’ve never heard a voice quite like it... Brilliance combined with softness of the lower notes, it nearly broke me in emotion... wow.
Best cover I’ve heard
Top Secret you are right
Voice like an angel! O.o
Michael Hernández visit hi to upto oplp yu
This will go down as one of the most beautiful songs to have graced this earth until the King of Kings returns and takes His rightful throne surrounded by angels. Somehow this one little angel broke away early from the pack and landed in our lives to give us a taste of what is to come.
Perfectly said.
I'm not the type of person to listen to the same song over and over; but I can't stop listening to this...
One of the most beautiful vocals of all time. How I love the heart and soul she pours into vocals.
This song came to me for the first time when I opened my brand new Christmas CD as we decorated for Christmas this last week. As a soprano opera singer, “Ave Maria” and “O Holy Night” are not only songs I have sung many hundreds of times, they are two of my favorite songs ever written.
As the song began, I absently chose an ornament to hang on the tree and stopped in mid-motion, arrested and unprepared for the impact your music would have upon me.
I sat, transfixed, as the splendid and masterful melding of these two beloved songs began. And then Lexi began to sing, and tears rolled unchecked down my face. I was carried to heaven on the tender, gorgeous tones of her voice atop the spectacular piano and cello arrangement. I closed my eyes in pure reverence at her last note, still weeping.
I looked down, and I was holding an ornament engraved with the saying, “O, Holy Night.” I felt like angels had come into our home to bless our Christmas. That will be a moment I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for creating such reverent and glorious tones of worship to our Lord and Savior. May we remember Him and His message every day of our lives.
Blessings and unending gratitude to each of you, and all our family’s best Christmas wishes.
Erlynne Campbell your comments and story got me teary!
Maria Trapp thank you so much!
So special!!!! Thank you so much for this comment!!!
The blending is perfect as if it was meant to be like this. I love it!!!
Deep
Mic-drop ... because I'm speechless.
Such a stunning performance, her vocals were utterly angelic!
Falconium We couldn’t agree more!!
And she's only 15!
+Shelbie Smith What the ffffff???? She's 15!?!?!? Dear lord lol xD Never would've guessed that.
Absolutely incredible. Everything about this..... just wow. Stopped me in my tracks and glued my eyes, ears and heart to this incredibly touching piece. Thank you Piano Guys and all those who work hard on these productions. This is absolute Heaven
Great musicians, singer is so talented, beautiful and simple with a pure voice. Thank you all for Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
This is GLORIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL! What ....a....feeling!! Thank you so very much. Lexi your voice is so Angelic! 🎄😇🎄
Wow, ethereal and beautiful. I hope my dad can hear this in heaven.
I'm sure he can
Where better to hear angels than heaven?
@@amyheaton2080 As one who suffers from depression, sometimes it's better to hear angels when going through hell here on Earth.
As good as Lexi and TPG are, your father is hearing and singing far, FAR better music in heaven.
This young Angel has the most profound Perfect voice I’ve ever heard💗🙏🏻
Love the combination of the lyrics from “O Holy Night” with the melody from “Ave Maria”.
I would not have guessed the lyrics would fit
I don't think people always understand the emotions that these videos can draw out.
I know that I sure as hell can't. I just know that this feeling is something I want to always feel.
Thank you.
This little girl is amazing
I think they understand perfectly well. Just read the comments.
This recording is beautiful, but I heard her sing in the Piano Guys concert last week and it was absolutely STUNNING! It was so gorgeous live, it touched my heart on a level recorded music can't. Lexi has a brilliant future ahead of her. She's really refined her talent in the past few years- I wasn't expecting to be moved that much! If you can go to their concert, it's so worth it!
Call me Zeke 😍 walker
I hope she tours close to Rhode Island. I just love her. Her voice is truly heavenly. Best I have ever heard.
With tears cascading my once young face, I hear the angel beckoning me to God and the heavens.💗
Thank you to Him for sharing His gift through you and all of us!
OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
She is a true vision of womanly beauty. Classical and elegant, not only her image but I feel the warmth and passion of God projected from her soul!
or...she just has a really good voice
I had the same thought. In the prime of her youth, she represents so much that is good in the feminine realm.
Wow, yes... you said that perfectly. As perfectly as she sings. Thank you for your comment, even though this was 2 years ago hahaha
I could listen to this a million times and every time I will shed tears to hear such a holy voice and feel so close to God. Thank you so much for this beautiful creation.
My soul rises. Thank you, Lord for the hearts and songs here tonight.
Exquisite! Truly remarkable, pristine, spellbinding, jaw dropping, awe-inspiring, and sparkling. Like the healing water that flows from the temple to heal the earth.
She’s engaged now which is crazy. Apparently he’s a singer too. Xx
the pianist, the cielo, the singer high notes.. the sound is so peaceful everything is amazing...😀. mery xmas to all..2018..
Her voice is so beautiful like an angel. It brings me to tears. This is one of my favorites by The Piano Guys.
The voice of an angel, along with the wonderful Piano Guys!
HOW?!?! Like... How ON EARTH did this happen?!?!?!?! HER VOICE!!!!!! MY EARS!!!! TOO MUCH HEAVENNESS FOR MY EARS!!!!! 💖💖
Totally, totally know the feeling, Anna.
Lol I like your comment. Sounds like something I would say. :)
A simply exquisite voice that resonates with pitch perfect clarity that does true justice to these lovely Christmas favourites. A pleasure to listen to.
Wowwww. The Lord has given you an angelic voice. You were amazing. :) I also loved how you played your instruments guys. It gave me chills. This video was full of emotion. Continue glorifying the Lord with your voices and with your gifts. I play piano myself. But never as good. Lexi Walker, the Lord has made you truly a beautiful princess, an angel. I love your dress and everything about you and this video. May the Lord bless you all. Thank you for giving us this awesome feeling by this video.
Wow, amazing! So hauntingly beautiful. Thank you all for sharing your gifts.
The vocal splendor of her mere presence alone is the quintessential essence of divinity! Beautiful arrangement!
That is so beautiful! Still brings tears.
I can't describe how mesmerizing this young woman is in her performance. Her voice is absolutely chilling.
To soar--the soul oppressed, undressed and demeaned by a wicked world--the Lord sends His power, His praise, His love to us through voice, melody, and serene song to still the troubled soul, to enlighten, and to make the broken whole.
Guys, this is amazing! Thanks for uploading!
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and listening. Merry Christmas.
Thanks! And Merry Christmas to you too!
Hey Piano Guys, I'm thinking of doing "If the Piano Guys were in Minecraft." What do you think?
I think this is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.
anyone else started to follow and listen to Lexi after watching this video? I didn't know her before, but after watching this video I looked for her videos and I'm following her "everywhere" on internet ever since :)
I don't care how busy I am at the time, but if I were to ever walk by as she sang in public or something, I would stop and listen. Her voice is like therapy to the soul. She emits such pure heavenly sounds that it renders me completely unable to walk away as she sings. I have had several favorites over the years but I honestly have never heard anything so pure and wonderful. I cannot fathom anyone ever sounding better - except perhaps her future self.
One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard!
WOW! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!
WOW! Love to hear Lexi sing the music from Phantom of the opera. Always beautifully done with the piano guys. Thanks for sharing your talents.
What I find amazing about her voice is the nearly effortless ability to change her timbre from a typical singing voice to operatic. It’s a mesmerizing momento of power, and I truly feel bad for the comment I had made here roughly a year and a half. Music should be heard and not judged by how close a singer’s face is to the camera. Sorry...
True story...My family absolutely loves Piano guys and I was playing their UA-cam mix and this starts and I'm in the kitchen thinking that is beautiful, and couldn't place the voice and my 7 yr old son has my phone all to himself and I get closer and he wouldn't give up the phone for me to look (he was hogging it to himself) I think he was captivated to say in the least. 😊🎶😍 my kids are growing up to appreciate good music. Very beautiful arrangement!!
Thank you for bringing together this message for each of us to hear and participate in the marvelous message of our Savior and Redeemer the gift of a loving Father in Heaven to each of us.
Every time I watch.. somehow I expect her to slowly ascend back into heaven..
Perfectly said! I piggy back on your expressions.
@@shelliesnow4895 cool!
Or come out if the screen and strangle you.... just me?
@@zissler1 ... Just you,... Def!
@@abrahamjustice777 I should probably get that checked
I'm just finding all of these wonderful angelic voices. Her voice is so powerful and makes my heart Happy. I feel like God is going to come down from the heavens. Beautiful ❤️
I hope you guys do another song with her!!!
This is so beautiful I have no words. I am completely undone. ❤
Isn't it just exquisite? Breathtaking!
I can’t stop listening to this song!! It’s so beautiful!! And Lexi Walker has the voice of an ANGEL!! I’m an alto and I wish I could hit those high notes like Lexi. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020.
Wow!!! Her voice is incredible but so are the instruments! 🥹🥹 so beautiful I am crying…
Guys, you have outdone yourselves this time. Both sad and joyful tears here as I lost my mom 10 years ago on November 16 and she requested that I sing the Ave Maria for her funeral, and O Holy Night is both my favorite Christmas Carol and Mom's favorite for me to sing at Midnight Mass each year. Thank you for combining these two pieces in such a moving and beautiful way. Lexi joining you has indeed created a very beautiful, powerful, and moving moment. May you and yours have a happy, healthy, and blessed Holiday season. You have definitely blessed mine.
This is one of the most beautifully perfect musical performances I've ever heard.
I have been a horrible person for at least half my life until i found God this put me to my knees in tears and when i do arrive at heaven when i get there i have always pictured a beautiful Angel singing this and you have been the closets thing on earth that compares to it and i have walked this earth for more than 30 years absolutely amazing and God bless you
Hugs and best wishes to you, Chad Deleon. You are proof of the redemptive power of the Savior.
Most unbelievable. Beautiful. A pleasing fragrance to our Lord and Savior
At 15 years old that is a voice to kill for. Lexi Walker is one lucky person.
This is one of piano guys best hit
Round of applause to the girl and piano guys!😀😀
Without a doubt, the purist rendition I have ever found/heard...absolutely the very best of the very best.
The most Beautiful, Angelic, and Heavenly song I have ever heard. Theres no way anyone could ever replicate this song and do it Justice. No one should even try. Thank you Piano Guys and Lexi Walker!
this was PERFECT.
I'm so Grateful for this song...
thanks a lot Everybody for touch my Hearth with this music...
i'll rest happy tonight 💙💙..
God's Between us..
one more time, Thanks THE PIANO GUYS. ❤
Thank you John 🎼🎼🎼 that girl has a very beautiful voice🎵🎵🎵
Oh my goodness! This is just sacred, holy! Praise Lord!
I have heard this "angel" sing with the Piano Guys, live; and I can tell you that from where I sat, everyone I could see had tears streaming down their faces, because we knew we had heard the most beautiful voice on earth, and the most talented musicians!
Despite all the world has thrown us, Jesus is still King - seek the hope of God through His son
In the world, you shall have tribulation. But be of good cheer, He has overcome the world!
M@@brandonbruzzese6676
Oh my goodness!!! I quite literally got chills.
I listen to this as I go to sleep and the most peaceful feeling comes over me as I close my eyes. This type of music is absolutely wonderful.
Truly remarkable fusion of songs and exceptional musicality between pianist, cellist and vocalist. Bravissimo xxx
💚❤️Soooo ready for Christmas now!❤️💚
Mulanga Sarah Mbayabu Same!!! Arggggg i cannot bloody wait!
INCREDIBLE! This gave me chills throughout my whole body at the Christmas concert in SLC last night! Thanks for sharing! Gloriously beautiful! Lexi is an angel and the piano and cello blended with her voice so perfectly!
BEAUTIFUL!.... I think The Lord God is smiling hearing this! Merry Christmas to all!
why oh why did I just find this now.....this so beautiful
This is so beautiful! All of you are so talented! WOW!!!!
Yes Beautiful
Hkkook
O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song!
Minha música para o Natal também!
O Holy Night is my favorite too! This mix is stunning! Of course for the original, Andy Williams has no equal. =)
My goodness! This child sings like an angel. What a beautiful arrangement of one of my favorite songs! Thanks you guys!
Clicked the Like on the third Note.
Tears started when she first started singing! Marvelous, Wonderful, Beautiful. A tremendous compilation of two fantastic songs that hit me hard in the feels.😂😂😂😇😇
I LITERALLY FIND THIS TO BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER I CAN'T STOP LISTENING!!!!!
You guys are truly a joy. I will be getting the full VIP treatment soon. Thank you for continuing to brighten peoples’ day.
Oh Lord. I must have something in my eyes as they are leaking water. So Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your God given gifts with us. Abdundant Blessings of Joy and Peace to you all.
I admit I shivered from the first note. WOW, wow, wow. Your love for Christ and His truth is evident in your performance here. I also think of my late maternal grandfather as "Ave Maria" was his favorite song and am reminded I will meet him someday when I get to Heaven myself. Thanks for the beautiful reminder of the Reason for The Season- Jesus- and the hope we have in Him!
Very beautiful and professional!!! Bravo!👏👏👏
I'm crying!
EXCELLENT!!!
B&B Project very nice!!!!
Muito, muito lindo!!! sensacional!
God bless you Lexi! That was truly a beautiful praise for the Saviour! Lovely and pure voice
I love to hear Lexi Walker performing with you, Jon and Steven! THAT IHEARS SO BEAUTIFUL!! WELL DONE!! LOVE TO HEAR ALL YOU RECORD!! Many thanks!!