Sissel "Slow Down" REACTION VIDEO Possibly The Most Beautiful Song That I've Ever Heard!

[@kiaraparkinson2463]

I was actually privileged to be at this concert when she sang this. It was so mesmerizing, the entire conference center was silent. As soon as she stopped, 18,000 people were on their feet cheering and clapping. One of the most amazing nights of my life.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'm SO SO SO jealous!!!! I can see why it would be a favorite!

[@frodeingebretsen4225]

I listen to her again and again through yerars. Tears streaming every time. Peace in the heart.

[@WhiteTiger333]

You aren't kidding - everything came together to create pure magic for that performance. The song and lyrics are great, but her performance and the support from the choir, orchestra, as well as the audience being transformed on the spot, turned it into a universal experience of peace and hope that speaks to every human heart and soul, religion or not.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Wow! I’m just crying…. And crying, and I’m not even Christian🐝🤗❤️

[@williamtetrault1300]

Her performance of this song unfailingly brings tears to my eyes! Every single time!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Flat. Out. Beautiful!

[@gaffeltroll]

Like vakkert hver gang. Takk skal du ha 👍😊

[@MsFuruodden]

She sang like angel when she was very young too. She’s a natural talent.

[@craiger4371]

Sublime. That's the word and why music was created to speak to the human spirit.

[@gdpower456]

I cry every time I hear this song. Absolutely superb.

[@GilbertHorn1]

Sissel - there are no words. Your reaction- priceless.

[@Kindnessmatters2]

This was so powerful...sung by an angel

[@Jk-ps2bn]

The whole thing, Sissel, the orchestra, and the Tabernacle Choir, were top notch talented. But there is more, something deeper, something about the music, the message, and the belief of those performing, that sent a powerful spiritual message that pierced everyone’s heart and our very soul. The people who came to that concert, came to feel something and they were not disappointed. I know that I have sought to feel the Spirit of the Lord from this song and I felt it. I could feel God’s presence, his love, that He is with me even when life is hard or I’m sad, etc. If I am still enough and seek Him in prayer, I can feel His Holy Spirit and that is what I felt when she sang that song.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I agree, it's hard not to feel it. Thanks so much for the listen!

[@janettetippetts7942]

BEST SONG EVER! From Sissel, from the orchestra, and from the choir. And the fact that they let Sissel's voice be the star of this performance is exceptional. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

This was simply beautiful. No other was to describe it.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I've only heard two of her songs, but so far I agree with you. ;) This was amazing.

[@leecowell8165]

These people were memorized. absolutely. she lost it on that standing ovation. she IS in another league. no one can sing this like her. Its not only her awesome voice its her presentation as well.

[@rintintinification]

Subscribed, good job! I see her over someone dying, singing this. Isn't she the best singer ever? I think she's the best on the planet.

[@bruceclark133]

awesome reaction, i am a huge AngelinaJordan fan and Sissel is in my mix...I am 82, and this is by far the most beautiful song EVER, for me......

[@melissac.4374]

I'm late commenting to this because I had no idea that there were reaction videos to this song. I was there that night. It's hard to find the words, but you are correct. It was perfection. It was as if, just for a moment, everything stopped and every person there could feel heaven joining us. I just can't describe it any other way. It was a prayer that was sung. If anyone ever doubted that there was a heaven and a God, all they have to do is listen to this particular performance of this song. The doubts would be washed away. I listen to this song a lot...even 4 years later. It's truly one of those songs that heals the soul.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, you're so lucky to have witnessed this. Definitely makes me extremely jealous! ;) I appreciate your comments. You said it perfectly!

[@erlingsalvesen6525]

I glad to hear that you feel exactly as I’ve been telling all of my friends! “ The most beautiful song that you have never heard “ it is as though God is speaking directly to us through her amazing voice!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I can't argue with that!! Thanks for the listen.

[@karenmiller5162]

When you have that reaction with a song you know that what she is singing is true.

[@turislaatten593]

Sissel is Norway’s treasure ❤️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I can see why! :)

[@alaindiagre3270]

S issel's S lowdown is truly a perfection from any point of view . Bob , you are per fectly right and you know what you said . Thanks so much ! ( Alain ) from Belgium .

[@annehyden1088]

norways national treasure, - Sissel xo

[@dennismarvin48]

My heart was so touched by this performance. It all was Heaven sent, the message, the Orchestra, and the Choir. If anyone's heart wasn't touched by this....I have no words for them! Most beautiful performance I have ever heard, I will remember this and play it over every time I'm feeling down or confused! Bravo

[@price123456789]

Many do not know that she sang that song in the LDS Conference Center which may be the largest hall of its kind in the world. The Center seats about 21,000 people and it was filled to capacity. Very few artists get to perform in such a center with this size audience.

[@susancombs4509]

Beautiful. Personally not heard her before. I must investigate further! And excellent message in the song!

[@olavtryterud1349]

Sissel is truly our national treasure - we are so proud of her, here in Norway!! And she is just so humble and amazing in every meaning of the words :)

[@leecowell8165]

She's my favorite singer on the planet and now he knows why. I've been listening to her for over 30 years and tell you what she has not lost ANYTHING! She is so humble and empathetic in everything she touches. There's never been a singer quite like her. What a beautiful Soul she is...

[@davidkline9751]

Since the year 2000, the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square (Salt Lake City) have hosted many guest artists for their Christmas concert (broadcasted on PBS) as well as this Pioneer Concert. The venue is the 21,000 Conference Center which was designed for these types of concerts. Your comments are spot on about Sissel and the feelings felt during the concert. If you ever get a chance to visit Salt Lake City, you must check out a Thursday night practice of the Choir. The Christmas concerts are filmed over a 3-4 night period so as many can witness a performance (editors take the best performance for the broadcast).

[@barbdelph6258]

Any genre, Sissel will not disappoint. Please keep em coming

[@rintintinification]

your are blown away

[@udothat]

You should watch "Behind the scenes with Sissel at Temple Square".

[@dchall8]

And the MTC has a hundred sopranos who are very good, but they still bring Sissel from around the world to perform here.

[@lynannecottle1098]

The arranger of this is Sam Cardon. He does a lot of arrangements for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I absolutely love this song. I tear up and get chills each time I hear it. It certainly allows our hardened hearts to become softer and feel our Heavenly Father's love for His children.

[@judydavis7993]

A beautiful voice backed by a choir of angels 😇. You could tell she was really feeling the spirit. Thanks for introducing me to Sissel.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'll be reacting to more from her. She's just too good not to.

[@pkornbak]

Told you Bob, she has something else! Great reaction again!

[@user-st9gz7et5w]

Of all her performances this was the best wish I could have been there

[@gaywells7340]

The sound of angels…..most beautiful! And we are hearing this on this side of Heaven!

[@christinaalgate4899]

Love this video. She also sings How Great Thou Art also and Like an Angel passing my room

[@TheDivayenta]

I got to see her and her husband and their musicians in concert!! It was the Northern Lights Christmas show. Did you see it? It was made for PBS about ten years ago. She is “ the voice of the sea” in Totanic.

[@daleennis3140]

She is an amazing singer, just like an angel that she is.Ii have never heard such a beautiful song.The words are a verse from the Bible.

[@HASarpsborg]

The song was written and released by Chuck Girard in 1975, so it fits well within the boundaries of the name of this channel 😄

[@kevinsattler6603]

What a voice. Thanks for introduction.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Amazing song.

[@geirstianaaslund7141]

Thanks again for another reaction to our fantastic Sissel and for your Norwegian week. We are so blessed with good (femalel) singers and artists in our small country. Most of them we share with the world, but some (like Kari Bremnes, Mari Boine, Ingebjørg Bratland) we keep to ourselves because they mostly sings in Norwegian (or Sami) 😊 I would give you 3 out of 5 for your pronunciation. I do not think that anyone outside Norway will ever get a 4 or better. Even people from Sweden and Denmark (were she lived for years) struggle with it.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL, OK, I'll take the 3 then! Ha

[@Dan-fo9dk]

Both Mari Boine and Kari Bremnes has performed quite a bit internationally. Kari has a rather significant fan base in Germany and has had a range of concerts there.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Absolutely a sensational performance all around and Sissel was magnificent! When great artists come to sing in front of the Tabernacle Choir they are so inspired by the setting around them they perform at a level that, perhaps, they had never reached before in their illustrious careers. Bob, because you were so moved by the song and Sissel's emotional presentation of such glorious music I sincerely hope you might like to listen to another superstar sing in front of the Tabernacle Choir. ANDREA BOCELLI SINGING "THE LORD'S PRAYER'"! Never was it more appropriate to use the following remark, "OMG!"

[@alaindiagre3270]

Bravo ! you feel what must be felt , Boo ! You have a very good voice yourself , by the way . Alain , Belgium )

[@wikipediaman959]

Love her!

[@lmorales1000]

YOU ARE GREAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU WERE AT THE SISSELS LEVEL.... GREETINGS FROM LIMA PERU LOOK FOR ADAGIO BY SISSEL, YOU WILL LOVE IT!!

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

LOve your reaction to this masterpiece Bob! It touches me in same ways, every time I hear it, and I return to it quite often. Sissel is in her 40eth year as an artist, at age 53. When she reached 50 she set in motion a 50 songs project, releasing a new song every week for a whole year, many of the vids shot by her daughter. There are litterally tons of performances to enjoy from her. The Old Castle is another of my favorites from her, she wrote the lyrics for that one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXqbpWR8ZtmYerM .

[@einark6568]

At the end of Sissels amazing performence of "The Old Castle" we can hear from the commentator the correct way to say "Kyrkjebø" In this video I can feel she looks at my soul

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

@@einark6568 Yes, I feel the same way and others have said the same, she really interacts with the camera in that video, and looks stunningly beautiful.

[@poolhallshark]

Beautiful reaction, Bob😊 I agree, this performance is absolute perfection. And Sissel is one of the best vocalists in the world. It's kinda difficult to debate that statement after listening to this one, right? I remember vividly the first time I heard her at age 15 I think on a Norwegian TV music programme. She was a great singer already way back then. I got somewhat the same feeling when I first heard her that I did with Angelina at age 7. Who's got the best singers in the world you say??😅 Maybe check out her performance of "O Mio Babbino Caro" next? You'd be hard-pressed to find a cleaner voice. Here's the link: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2K8fHWoitaqf7c I'll give you a 3 out of 5 for your pronunciation of her last name 😉👍💯 I am looking very much forward to the rest of the Norway🇸🇯🇸🇯🇸🇯week🙂 Take care, Bob. Love from Norway❤️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey! This whole Norway Week thing wasn't planned, but I'm kinda enjoying it. I may have to try another country. Just need to find one that has at least 5 that I would want to react to. It was easy with Norway. Gonna go down and pick an AURORA song now. I went ahead and bookmarked the video you recommended. As always, I appreciate the listen!

[@ErgoDog]

❤

[@cjjenson8212]

So Dr who was a guilty pleasure and this is how I know; when we went to the movie "the day of the Doctor" when Tom Baker made his appearance, everybody in our age range jumped up and gave the biggest cheer of the movie. We could even hear cheers from the next theater ☺️ Kids couldn't understand why. So you were not the only one. If you were it never would have run so long or had been sooo popular in 2010. Cheers!

[@leecowell8165]

Can't get used to a female playing the Doctor.

[@ron4mac]

Bob, I have a feeling that some Norwegian talents may have begun stirring emotions in you that you didn't know were there. I initially came to your channel because of Angelina and I'm way too late in finally subscribing. You are doing a great job and I appreciate it.

[@edottinger8180]

The Best

[@daghugowilhelmsen5660]

Dont worry about her last name, I think you did it very well for a no norwegian ( 3 ). Next try this one "Sissel Kyrkjebø & Neil Sedaka - Solitaire" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqWufqd9nqZ3q6M Neil on piano, just watch his face when he understand how good she is. ( at a TV-concert from Momarkedet, Norway in 1991. )

[@leecowell8165]

I don't even bother she's "Sissel" to me and I tell my friends to just google her that's all you need to do.

[@garyfenrich]

You should review Emma Kok Singing Viola French with Andre Rieu orchestra. I live Lucy and Emma .

[@rosland63]

The song was written and released by Chuck Girard in 1975. You can see an interview of Sissel about this particular song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfYc5mAnL2fpas There are a lot of other brilliant performances by Sissel on KZbin. Everything from pure Opera, her original background track to the film Titanic, to contemporary songs. We Norwegians are very proud of her and have been awed by her talent since we first saw her on national TV in 1986. Here she explains the background for being chosen for Titanic and performs the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yZcqKZrtp1pNk

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for the links. I'll definitely listen to them!

[@mari97216]

You should react to sissel kyrkjebø - the old castle or adagio (both live from the same concert). I give your pronounciation a 3, not too bad but you kinda have to say it in a different tone. Like your tone have to go up at «bø». Its difficult for foreigners so I think you did alright. 😊 Glad you appreciate Sissels beautiful and calming voice. I also like more uptempo stuff, but she is an exception because its for chill listening sessions:) or falling asleep to.

[@gabrieltorres3410]

This was an example of God’s annointing or His touch on human flesh and that is what we all felt … The Presence of the Lord! This song was written by Chuck Girard in 1975

[@almost_harmless]

So, kyrkje means church (though some say kirke (chirk-eh), which is more modern) and it's actually similar in how you pronounce it, though with less emphasis on the ch sounds. Bø is basically the land belonging to a farm. Tshurch-ee-buh (or boe) would perhaps be the closest to her last name for an English speaker, as some of the combinations are hard to get correct. The Norwegian y's are difficult for people not familiar with it. Her name might also be pronounced differently in different parts of Norway, just to confuse a bit more. Your reactions are always so honest and interesting. Keep ut the good work, sir.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Now I'm even more confused! LOL My take-away from this is that I should never even attempt to speak Norwegian. Ha. Thanks for the listen. I really appreciate it.

[@kevinsattler6603]

Love the shirt. Is that from treasure island by St. Petersburg ? It was our family destination for Xmas every year. Great memories.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL, no, sorry. It's a casino in Las Vegas. :) Although now I feel bad because you have such fond memories of it. Ha

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

Sissel Churchtown.

[@jessicajackson8064]

Not bad with the pronunciation. Slow Down was written and released in 1975 by Chuck Girard.

[@pauldbeer]

This song, as stated in some of the comments below, was written by chuck Gerard in 1975, but it is from the Bible verse in Psalms 46:10

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I didn't know that! Interesting.

[@kiaraparkinson2463]

She actually does a few interviews about singing this song if you search on KZbin. 👍🏼

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Kiara. I'll have to search that. Thanks.

[@retrodiner56]

this is the most angelic voice and the best performance that i've every heard. if you would like to hear the original writer/performer of this sone his name is Chuck Girrard on youtube, enjoy!

[@pauldbeer]

Yeh, Chuck Gerard! Gospel artist song writer and singer, wrote and released this in 1975. His version/rendition is very good, but Sissel just blue that out of the water/sky, what ever!!! She is simply magnificent!!!

[@bobisaksen6669]

The song was written by Chuck Girrard.

[@mari97216]

Btw I love the Tardis😍 and the 11 doctor is the best! David Tennant🤩

[@exentr]

I see your record covers on the wall. It's all prog rock. If you're into prog rock and want to react to a Norwegian rock band, I recommend Kaizers Orchestra. They sing in Norwegian but give them a chance. At least you will hear some solid interaction. They announced last week that they'll make comeback after 10 years and play shows during summer 2023. Their debut album is from 2001. I think they launced 9 albums over an 11 years period including a live record and a triology. They won fans from the vast European continent which don't even know Norwegian. They also played a gig in New York. Try out - Ompa til du dør (Dance till you die) - Maestro - Hjerteknuser (Heartbreaker) edit: Oh, I forgot! - Begravelsespolka (Funeral polka) definately also worth.

[@noriemeha]

Ky and Kj are Ssh sounds in Norwegian. So her name sounds (close to) She-shu-boo. Siss created history at Temple Square that day. There hadn't been a standing ovation mid-concert, before. This was Sissel at 50, when other singers of the classical style voice may be starting to fade. The song was composed by an American nearly 40 years ago. Siss is perfect for it as she is a believer and has sincerity on her side. I was a snob about music ( Callas, Netrebko et al) before I came across her voice. It is a balm for the soul. She's introduced Scandinavian songs to me I probably would never have heard otherwise. I feel indebted to her. She has many hotspot performances like this one throughout her 4 decades of professional singing. Eg: Her Shenandoah with Paddy Maloney & Kalle Moraeus. Many of them on KZbin.

[@leecowell8165]

Yep.. Paddy passed last year. She gets to us I don't know how she can hold it together through some of her performances but especially this one.

[@Glenndermann]

Ky and Kj is NOT like the Sssh sound. Young people in Norway tend to say sh, but that's not correct!

[@mikedickison5003]

You are , it seems, a product of the 60's, so I'd recommend "IF" (bread) . It is the singularly most feminine song I've ever heard. Well worth the listen.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I wish I could, but I already know that song quite well. I was a big bread fan back in the day. I'm pretty sure I know every word of that song as well. It was a good one to sing along to. LOL

[@pauldbeer]

Have to agree! I've listened to many of her songs, and she is just simply magnificent and extraordinary to say the least! This must be one of her best, but it is very difficult to call any of her songs "the best", as I've found so many just mind-blowingly good! Like an Angel passing through my room is another and her rendition of "O Helga natt (oh holy night)", "Solitaire", "Ave Maria" and many others springs to mind! She's simply the best!!!

[@brgilbert2]

Not even close!! Try "Shi Sha Boo"!!

[@dermotmeade9463]

Listen to her VITAE LUX its awesome

[@manuel3662]

hello bob. i enjoyed this too and i agree as well : beautiful ..speaking of beautiful - i would like to know your thoughts on christina aguilera - what do you think of her? and what about james arthur or sam smith?

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi! I really only know some of her early stuff. I loved the song Beautiful that she sang. Amazing voice. I've heard of Sam Smith, but honestly, not sure if I've ever heard a song of his. I've never heard of James Arthur. I should try a reaction to Sam Smith...

[@manuel3662]

i really like 😍your reply on what i wrote here. My favorites of Christina are beautiful as well and hurt , genie in a bottle , can't hold us down , change and we remain and in a live version lift me up. Maybe you need to hear a song from sam and than probably you can say : oh , this is him 😃 James arthurs Voice and what he accomplished till now is amazing too , i think. I have too much favorites in music. Would take hours or days to mention😀 Take care and stay healthy - Get well soon on what your backspasm concerns.

[@palmarolavlklingholm9684]

Allthough this was beautiful. This may be the closest to mediocre I have ever heard her sing. This doesn't even show a fraction of the voice she has.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Well then I can't wait to hear MORE!

[@bknesheim]

I am sorry to say that you are at the wrong side of the field with this pronunciation. Sissel's last name is divided like this Kyr-kje-bø the -kje- is like the first part in she-llac , but the rest is very Norwegian 🙂. Direktly translated her last name mean: Hill where there is a church. Edit: 1 point 🙂

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

oh....I wasn't even close. Can I at least get a point for trying?! LOL

[@sntm87]

The English word for church derives from old Norwegian, the first part of her name - "kyrkje"

[@cjjenson8212]

Shishhibó

[@oh515]

The first try was a 4 👍

[@ylovaht2097]

Danske hygge

[@ankra12]

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[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

Sissel Kyrkjebø has a fantastic voice - heard her first time ca 30 years ago singing Vestland ( a hymn to our part of Norway - the west coast. Sissel is from Bergen as Aurora) - but she has a rather boring taste in music…

[@willarth9186]

For Christmas how about a reaction to Celtic Woman's O Come All Yea Faithful from their first Christmas album? ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/noi2nGOgasZ7sJI

[@norkannen]

Your Tardis look bigger on the inside 🤭🤗🇧🇻

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Bjorn. LOL. I was actually able to put my entire record collection in it! Ha

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

Way off. Church e bie.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Not sure what you mean by that.

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind How to pronounce her name.

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind no. Church a bee.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

​@@Kjetil-wn6lsOoooh! Thanks. That sure makes it easier. :)

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Chuch a Bø. You dont have ø, so I guess it sounds moore like ou in country music.