Nearer, My God, to Thee - 800 musicians from 55 countries combine to create a stunning virtual video
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2020
- NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE - Worldwide Virtual Choir and Orchestra ►CHOIR & ORCHESTRA SHEET MUSIC: bit.ly/SP-NearerMyGodOrchestra ►STREAM/DOWNLOAD/GET CD - Original a cappella recording by BYU Vocal Point - byurecords.lnk.to/VP-LeadThou... ►SUBSCRIBE & Click the BELL to receive future video notifications. ►TO REQUEST PERMISSION TO RECORD THIS ARRANGEMENT, please send an email to permissions@byumusic.com
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BYU VOCAL POINT 2019-20:
Jason Bromley, Alex Brown, Yaphet Bustos, Carson Trautman, Jonathan Meyers, Josh Dalley, Cabe John, Zac Love, James Thorup; Artistic Director: McKay Crockett
VIDEO CREDITS
Producers/directors: Ben Fales, James Stevens
3-D modeling and CGI: Justin Hemsley
Editor: Nick Spinder
AUDIO CREDITS
Producer: James L Stevens
Editing and mixing: James L Stevens, David Stillman
Mastering: Troy Sales
NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE (lyrics)
Music by Sarah Adams, Lowell Mason, James L Stevens
Original Latin lyrics and arrangement by James L Stevens
In articulo mortis (At the moment of death)
Caelitus mihi vires (My strength is from heaven)
Deo adjuvante non timendum (God helping, nothing should be feared)
In perpetuum (For ever)
Dirige nos domine (Direct us, O Lord)
Ad augusta per angusta (To high places by narrow roads)
Sic itur ad astra (Such is the path to the stars)
Excelsior (Ever upward)
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me.
There let the way appear,
Steps unto heav’n;
All that thou sendest me,
In mercy giv’n;
Still all my song shall be
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
Though like the wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone,
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
Or if, on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly!
SPECIAL THANKS: McKay Crockett, Cody Phillips, and especially to the 800 musicians from 55 countries* who participated in this worldwide collaboration! We couldn’t have done this without you!
*55 Countries/territories represented in this video:
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Republic
Dominican Republic
England
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Lithuania
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Nigeria
Norway
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
The Netherlands
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Venezuela
The most epic Zoom meeting
this. this is the best comment
Sublime!!!!
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I didn’t know UA-cam comments were funny
Ikrrrrrrrrrr
Shoutout to the editors who had to time all the original footage.
Yeah! Talk about a LOT of work.
That's so right.! It's hard to edit a few videos. What more to that.?
At that point it would be worth creating a neural network to line them up automatically by finding like audio. Crazy.
I just cannot even begin to fathom how much time it took for the audio and video. Assuming they did the audio in Logic with 800 rows and maybe final cut for the video?
Seriously! I thought the music videos I had done took a lot of work. And those ones only had 4 or less parts! (And, no, I haven't done very many because of the work they take.)
The sound editors deserve so much credit for balancing all of those individual musical streams into a cohesive and well blended whole. Amazing!
I know right, the balance of vocals such as the female Soprano vocalist in contrast to the male vocals was superb as well as the feature instrumentation that created energy at vital moments throughout the music. Well done sound editors. That's a great number of tracks right there.
"Gentlemen, it has been a privilege singing with u tonight..."
Honored to have been a part of this, and super surprised to have been selected for some of the solo work! To God Be the Glory! Congratulations, all on a magnificent project!!!!
You did great! I hope to sing with you again :)
I've always longed to sing with a choir again. With the new 'life' using technology, I hope I can sing with you someday to God's glory. God bless and keep using your talents to touch hearts
It was an honor to sing with you:) Well done!!
I though that you and the other guy in the begginning were incredible! Your voice is really great!!! Congratulations!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You are blessed 😊. Be blessed
This sounds like a prayer turned into an anthem during these trying times. I was so overcome with the spirit I couldn’t control the tears. How powerful.
Amen
Beautifully put thanks.
Gods grace is amazing
Agreed. I don't cry during songs but this... was breath taking tear inducing stuff...
choir sounds like the angels singing at the gates of a paradise called.......... Heaven.... It is right here on Earth.... In our Hearts.... SO, all you people on Earth... SIng your hearts ouT!!!! JOY TO THE WORLD!!! AMEN!!!!!!!
Amen!!! 🙏🏽
Ladies, Gentlemen, it has been a privilege playing and singing with you tonight.
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This is glorious ... if a choir on earth can be amazing like this, imagine how it’s going to be a choir in heaven !! 💓💓💓
𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑛.
So true! Can you imagine the powerful incredible feeling we will get from so many amazing voices? It will be spectacular!
Angela Warner ... and also together with the angels voices !!! 😊
Yes! I agree!
♥️♥️♥️
And I thought I could'nt be amazed by any version of this song anymore...
Same here! Excellent!
I am not a Christian but this work is quite simply the best piece of music and its production that I have ever seen and heard on UA-cam. Congratulations to everybody who participated; it will be something you will look back on and treasure for the rest of your life.
Trust in God, He loves you!
Trust in God he love you
He is the way, the truth, and the life. Even when the world does not care, he is always there for you.
Ikr! Ya they did good
I see people are trying to convert you. As a Christian myself, it saddens me that we take to preaching in youtube comments sections like this trying to change people’s minds.
The old, young, male, female irrespective of tongue or tribe shall praise our Lord for all eternity
Amen!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Amen
That soprano smashing the high note at the end, though. 10/10
Thanks! :)
Seriously, I was stunned (in a good way) at her incredible ability to hit such a high note and sustain it while maintaining a connected sound, without being breathy or punching the note. I don't know her, but clearly, she is very talented. Amazing!! As a wannabe soprano opera singer, I applaud her for her tremendous talent!
@@dorothybezz Mam! I think you the one finished with punching soprano...
Much appreciated and applause to you ...
I can see very fine note at the end of the song without struggle
@@dorothybezz Thanks for adding your voice to this special arrangement.
@@Hopeful567 Much appreciated! Thank you!
SO HONORED TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THIS! Our high school students approached Vocal Point and James Stevens to create an orchestral version of this amazing work for our Christmas concert with Vocal Point. James did an AMAZING orchestration of his work and with a little help the orchestra premiered this version of the piece in 2018. Thanks to an amazing team of technicians, musicians, and dreamers we have what might be the most EPIC hymn arrangement on the planet. THANK YOU! Thank you for letting Lyceum be a part of it. Excelsior!!!
kudos to everyone!
If u don’t mind me asking how do u get involved with something like this? I have a friend that is an amazing singer and she would love to participate
What an honor to participate. How do you become involved?
@@WVclogger we've been doing Christmas concerts with high-profile groups for years and were lucky enough to get Vocal Point.
@@margueritecrater6016 Just reaching out to the artists. BYU Vocal Point is super easy to work with most of the time. Just follow the breadcrumbs on their website!
My God... I really want to make it to heaven. To think that the angels sound even more beautiful than this? Oh wow...
What isn't wonderful about this piece?
The different culture, the different talents, the different perspective of life, all yielding to the service of God? And doing it in a great way?
I also took time to read through and like the wonderful comments; it's amazing to see how this has blessed lives.
I'm praying for all those who gave this a thumbs down. Whatever it is you're struggling with, may you have so much happiness in you that you can easily share with others. 😊
... and I raise my humble hands and pray to the Lord: "Nearer to Thee, my God" I wish me. I pray Though shall give the strength and show me the way to Thee! Amen!
And consider that as masterful as this piece is, it is but a small snippet of what awaits for believers. Imagine a choir not 800 strong, but tens of millions strong (and more!), all directed and performed by many of the greatest musicians of all time, in a perfect setting and passion to get it just right.
If that doesn't give you some goosebumps I doubt you're imagining it strong enough.
@@ericsimmons4868, ahhh, that glorious age when pain and sorrows will be no more. And we will be beholding the One who loves us more than we can ever know.
What a life that will be, the real life.
I’ve never had so many goose bumps from listening to a song. Such a perfect performance. Also that soprano at the end was beyond amazing
it is beautiful i had goose bumps and my eyes teared
Imagine entering heaven and these guys are singing
That be really cool
yeah,,,must be peaceful
Breath taking...
Can you imagine when all the slayed babies from this earth are seen singing praise to our God in heaven 💔😭❤️
@@katienkify wdym by “slayed babies” 😅
Gentlemen, it has been a privilege singing with you tonight
In a fallen world, where it's so hard to feel the spirit, this helps feel the spirit, immensely!
Just a note: Put your headphones on to listen to this. Each instrument and voice will stand out. This is so awesome, I repeat!
Thank you for the idea! I'm completely blown away!
In articulo mortis (At the moment of death)
Caelitus mihi vires (My strength is from heaven)
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me.
In articulo mortis (At the moment of death)
Caelitus mihi vires (My strength is from heaven)
Deo adjuvante non timendum (God helps, nothing should be feared)
In perpetuum (For ever)
Dirige nos domine (Direct us, O Lord)
Ad augusta per angusta (To high places by narrow roads)
Sic itur ad astra (Such is the path to the stars)
Excelsior
Still all my song shall be
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
Though like the wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone,
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
Or if, on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly,
Excelsior
Thanks 😊🤗
Thank you
Gotta love the Latin borrowed from the true church. Beautiful!
Wow!
Thanks for the analysis.
Thank you so very much.
Imagine all of us singing in Heaven. 😮
Goosebumps 💕💕💕
This needs to be about 10x more viral.
Yeah, it's so amazing
AMAZING..... AMAZING.... darkness had to flee for sure.....
I am so HAPPY for the BODY of CHRIST world-wide 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏😄😄😄👏👏👏🙏🙏
I am an old women, and have sung in excellent choirs most of my life. But the BYU corals alway make my heart smile and always gives me “goose bumps.. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
I’m an exMormon but I still find myself listening to the byu men’s choir music all the time. It’s beautiful and just brings my mind peace. Keep up the great work guys!
Ok..... Ok. That one girl singing the high notes. Sigh. She's too good of a singer I cant 😍 Oh Glory be to God to create such a human that can sing such spine tinggling notes. Glory to the LORD God Forever and ever
I got goose bumps from her notes
Amen🙌
This is such a masterpiece.......I'm not a Christian but felt being saved during this hard time.
Trust in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved!
So grateful to have been a part of this! This is the best arrangement of this song.. and that's saying something, because Nearer my God to Thee is one of the most popular hymns to arrange, and there are many stellar arrangements!
I am certainly not religious (in any way), but I have found myself listening to this everyday. You all really should be proud of this magnificent performance - and, even that word does not do this justice.
Cause it touches you’re soul😊. Keep enjoying. I’ve listened to it hundreds of times.
This has nothing to do with the performance! It is a glorifying song of worship To The God Almighty!
Anyone seeing it as a performance has no clue of what's coming!
Repent!
@Màrius - I can worship God by singing badly, but it won't touch your heart as much as a good performance does.
We worship God with the best of our ability, and the people here deserve credit for worshiping him with all of the abilities he gave them.
@@marius-9333 While this song is inherently religious in nature, it has everything to do with the performance and it is not solely about religion at all. No music is solely about religion. Music is meant to invoke feelings in the heart, whatever they may be. Non-religious people can find this song beautiful, because it is beautiful. It doesnt have to be about religion only. The performance and the beauty of the song matter just as much to some people, if not more as they are what exemplify the song. Everything does not revolve around religion. Please dont try to call for someone to repent because they pointed out music they liked.
I pray your listening every day, if even for the performance will help to bring you "Nearer Our...Your! God to You"... He's there, He Loves You... I love You. ❤
Gentlemen, it has been a privilege singing with you tonight...
So happy to see my country India among the 55 countries. Praise God❤️❤️
The collab was beyond awesome 🔥🔥
Whoever did the audio editing of this video is the real hero here
This makes me think of One day in Heaven!!!
The thought of us all singing in this magnificent Choir for our King would be the meaning of life. I wouldn't stop crying from the joy - to stand next to my brothers and sisters, with the memories of walking this earth together, singing without the burden of sin on our backs- all to the glory of our King.
That piccolo solo at 2:32 is just so perfect... the whole arrangement is completely astonishing and beautiful. Don't stop making music you guys. Don't. Ever. Stop.
Gentlemen, its been a privilege reading the comment section with you tonight.
No pandemic can hinder musicians to create such a magnificent master piece
Holy crap !!!!!! This is phenomenal 😻 and the whole time I was like 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
That soprano at the end was amazing and I'm saying this as an Alto
This is AMAZING!! Brought tears to my eyes. I’m so grateful for the technology we have today to be able to continue brightening the lives of others around the world, despite what is going on. Thank you for sharing your light!!❤️😊
Nice comment. Greetings from Germany. 👩
It's amazing we bless God for this. This incredible performance came from the throne of God.
This song is the most beautiful piece of BYU Vocal Point. All of these musicians are ANGELS singing to our celestial dad, helping us to stay nearer to thee, Jehovah
No words, this is amaizing! Literally, am crying now. God is great😇
Extraordinary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the glory to God
Yes, Amen!
All of the glory? Save some for the talented singers.
I Like You Dost ....
All the glory honor and ADORATION and power and might, be unto the Lord OUR GOD, forever and ever...and the people of God say...
AMEN
The most Epic Zoom meeting I have ever had to experience even just as a viewer. These 800 people will forever live through millions of lives across centuries, impacting lives, unraveling strange revelations of God's purpose for our lives, and the sole objective of our existence. We are now over 7billion in this planet and it is super amazing to see 800 people use HIM as the focal point to represent each of the identities, cultures, perspectives, and much more of these 7billion+ people. God Bless you all and Thank You for Changing my life with This.
Wow 😮 what music to lift the soul !!
I loved the first version of vocal point, but this... This video, this song is just beautiful, wonderful. I never thought a song could bring so much emotion. I can feel God. Thank you very much!
I'm not even religious but I still got chills while my tears were dropping little by little gosh
❤🙏❤️ amazingly beautiful & touching!
Wow! Wow! Wow! How amazing is our God 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Just incredible, beautiful sound! Oh how I look forward to those heavenly choirs! Come quickly Jesus 🙏🏻😌
BYU Vocal Point never ceases to amaze us, along with so many others who are so talented and sound absolutely AMAZING!
@@KCho-ed3pp premier
This is wonderful
Was such an honour to have been able to join you in singing this special song! Praise the Lord.
This is what I'm here for. More Goodness in the world.
I’m on the top right (seat 107) it was such an honor to be part of this, my vocal coach called me to tell me the good news. Jackie thank you so much for all you’ve taught me (I winked 3 times for you at 3:15 mark). I accidentally muted my damn mic during the entire performance :(
The song that will play at the end of the world...
Beautiful
I'm so honored and grateful to be a part of this journey. James Stevens created a beautiful masterpiece beyond anyone's imagination ... including myself. During the year of pandemic, the world has become stressed and lost hope in what each day can "positively" bring them. Even today, I can only imagine and feel for the people of Beirut and the disaster that occurred there a few days ago ... and other disasters in peoples' lives. But if we hold onto something good, a positive light will come of it. The positive light today and hopefully for days to come ... even years from now, is the new release of "Nearer, My God, to Thee." This song brought together 800 individuals from 55 countries, to take a moment to put their world on hold and learn something that not only inspired a new spirit within themselves, but once put together, hopefully will inspire the world that there is a new bright light to give hope in a world of darkness. You don't have to be religious to be inspired by the efforts of 800 individuals, all worldly distancing, all from different cultures and backgrounds, working together to bring a moment of peace to your lives. I know that all the times I've heard this song before, it has brought peace and comfort into my life. Today's release brings more in-dept & lasting peace. I encourage the world to take a moment and listen to this new version. If you like it, please share with your family & friends. Thank you again to James Stevens and everyone that coordinated this effort.
Outstanding performance of a well loved hymn. Beautiful. And the entire project done via contactless digital means. The pandemic sweeping the earth has its attendant blessings : this is one of them.
My music pastor showed this to me before church today and I almost cried. So beautiful. GIVES ME CHILLS! he was actually asked my them to be a part of this but wasn't able to. :'( great job guys
I hope there will be another chance for us to all praise God through song again
So excited BYU is amazing. I love that they're still able to bring joy to all of us!
Incredible!!!
This is no argument, one of the best orchestrated arrangements I have ever heard. BYU, the 800 musicians from the 55 worldwide countries, outstanding job! Much love from a 2x UIL state champion!
All of the voices combined are AMAZING! This is SO well done!
Halleluja! Can't wait to sing in heaven
Literly
Whoooa. That was EPIC. This song is my favorite hymn, and who better to sing it than BYU VP? Great job, guys!
countries united that's who.
It was such an honor and so much fun to be a part of this video. James Stevens thank you so much for the beautiful music! As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints this song always uplifts me and I always enjoy singing along with it! I am also a huge fan of Vocal Point! You guys are so talented and one day I hope to join the group when I go to BYU for graduate school! Thank you so much for this opportunity, it was so much fun!
Nathan Petersen remind me what mormons believe in?
Hi Nathan, I hope you get the chance too. Keep singing everyday. :)
What a amazing honor and blessing to be a part of! If you don't mind, how did you become involved in this?
Kevin M. I was watching the original video and in the description was a link to the project. I then recorded and submitted my video.
@@ThePhantom1988 thank you for taking the time to reply. I will have to keep my eyes open for the next project.
It's amazing..🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️💐💐
The music, the voices, the build-up, the modulation, it's all just perfect.
Please release this version on all of the music streaming services - I’m speechless. It’s a fantastic job from everyone involved!
Such a huge honor to be a part of this project! Truly fun and truly exciting to record it! a big shout out to James Stevens and BYU Vocal Point for taking your time to put something so beautiful to share with the world.
I didn't think the original BYU vocal point cover of this song could get any more beautiful and haunting ... and then this topped it. If Heaven doesn't have this playing when you enter the pearly gates, I'm not dying.
XD DOOOOD good one LOL
Jesus must be enjoying this beautiful music and praises to him. We love you our Lord God Jesus Christ. We will sing your praises forever.
At the same time my heart right now feel His present's 😭😭😭
Wait!! Let me appreciate the one who edited this video beautifully and by perfectly syncing!! Wow!!! That’s extraordinary!!!🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥❤️❤️
Beautiful. The glory of God is beautiful
Chills!!!
Just imagine what it's going to sound like in heaven!!! 🙏🙌
the first version is literally my favorite thing in the world and then this come on I-
It was so great to be a part of this! My daughter and I loved learning and recording our vocal parts. Thanks to James for his inspired arrangement, and to Vocal Point for joining with us to create this wonderful music!
Heavens shall be glorious where choirs of heaven shall sing praising the Lord .... I shall be there ...
Heavenly beautiful ❤️ The Angels in heaven rejoice and sing when one Person is saved and they have been parting big time.Becsuse heaven is a happy place .❤️🙏
My God, My God, My God😩😩let everything that have breath, praise the Lord 🙏
This song shall always be the one song that never gets Old but continue to rule the music world as a classic. Great job team.
I am very moved by this music. How heavenly all the sound and spirit and skill that went into this. I listened to this on repeat just now and cried. A needed reminder of God’s triumph and power and majesty. Thank you! God bless each of you.
may the Lord bless and protect you. Amen.
Merci de m'avoir ouvert les yeux et le cœur. Je vous aime tous.
Thank you very much! Congratulations to all!
I am truly in awe! The first time hearing this version brought the Spirit with such deep and strong feelings of gratitude for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and for all of those that put this inspiring hymn arrangement together for the benefit of the entire world. The second time brought even a greater sense of gratitude. May God bless this video to inspire multitudes of people to turn to our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Holding that note!!!!! Beautiful
More hymns like this please
@BYU never disappoints 😍😍
What a beautiful gift-when so many instruments & voices join together to make phenomenal music together, it shows the power of performing together with a unified purpose. Thank you to everyone who made this happen
God bless.Just what God wants. That we belong to one body. It was just beautiful.
I'm getting F'n GOOSEBUMPS!
This is my daily prayer..."nearer my God to thee" AMEN
Getting pitch perfect vibe when they did the world competition
WOw!!! I had a goose bumps knowing that God created and combined these talented people Bravo!👏👏👏
to the girl who sang in high notes too amazing !
1:25 love the Jschlatt solo, it really ties this song together ❤❤
I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate in this project especially since all of my performances for the semester were cancelled. I performed this live in 2018 with Lyceum Philharmonic, and it was a neat experience to perform again virtually. :)
I'm back here 2022 to watch again
I just couldn’t stop myself from spreading my wings and singing my heart out with them, absolutely amazing!
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you all