Nearer My God to Thee - The International Staff Band

No copyright intended - may this music glorify Gods name.
This is "Largo" performed by The international Staff Band. This track features on the ISB's album entitled "Together", produced with Universal Music and released 24th November 2008. "Together was nominated in the Classical BRIT's NS&I Album of the Year 2009 category which included the top 10 selling classical albums of 2008." (information taken from their website)
This is a very popular song with beautiful lyrics:
1. Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!
2. Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down,
darkness be over me, my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I'd be
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!
3. There let the way appear, steps unto heaven;
all that thou sendest me, in mercy given;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!
4. Then, with my waking thoughts bright with thy praise,
out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!
5. Or if, on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I fly,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!
For more information visit the ISB website:
www.theisb.com/

[@65hornmusic]

Great harmony!

[@douglascrosby5100]

Better than good It Glorified the Lord and draws us closer to God.

[@thomashollinger1418]

I love this arrangement and all the moving parts. Gets me very emotional.

[@chrismaskell5702]

Me too very emotional music

[@thomashollinger1418]

@@chrismaskell5702 Here I listen to this song again after losing two brothers in five days of each other. My eyes are leaking again. I love the moving harmony parts. In turn they move me.

[@kellychandiwana1300]

this is exceptional music from the ISB. they live up to their standard. always on point

[@sane4hd]

Wunderbar - lässt die Melodie in Eure Herzen rein - Halleluja

[@lemonfish4497]

Beautiful

[@guardianangel7714]

this is nice wedding song its stunning

[@marleneattenborough8196]

Absolutely brilliant can't beat a Salvation Army band then brass bands.

[@richardrivera2410]

If we go down we go down as brothers

[@gmonkey6523]

beauty and so at home with a brass band. Great post Liverpool UK (Bass Trombone).

[@markcyrilpingoy6993]

Salute to all fallen filipino soldiers in marawi philippines.... Who fought hard against the isis.😟😓😟👊👊👊

[@annalise9177]

this song gets me every time and it makes me think how lucky we all are today and it was so tradgic that titanic sank all those years ago

[@AlphaWolf789]

+nathan jones not just that it also reminds me of my dad who died of cancer 4 years ago

[@helmut1940r]

Wunderbare Aufnahme . Danke ein Posaunist

[@gmonkey6523]

Amazing. Liverpool UK (bass trombone)

[@zoisite_moon2828]

CNN’s end of the world broadcast was where I first heard this song.

[@Vigilante311]

10 seconds in and im breathing heavy

[@noahmorrison6562]

Gentlemen it's been a privilege playing with you tonight

[@MusicMan-xu3ys]

That part legit made me cry

[@bekeneel]

I'm tired of reading this comment on all versions of this song lol..

[@OuvriersGuerre]

same

[@nemochicky4697]

That scene where the orchestra played this song is my favorite

[@mmmm66]

Not only played on the Titanic - this song was played by Confederate Brass bands as the survivors of Pickett's charge returned to Seminary Ridge at Gettysburg......

[@tomeklessmeister6432]

God not dead

[@OuvriersGuerre]

i listen to this song and my brother comes in asking what is that loud noise and i said music and when he left he farted. All i wanted to do was enjoy this awesome song

[@leilagomulka5690]

Ben loves the Salvation Army

[@elijahwilliams5673]

RMS Titanic And RMS Daisy Sink To Bottom Of Antarctica. On 4-15-1912 At 0:01 Sec-3:03 Sec.

[@annalise9177]

i am sorry to here about that alpha wolf my heart and huggs go out to you

[@DrinkMilk-1]

Just want to know who else came from tik tok to hear this song bc some guy said that in cnn the footage of a marching band playing this song was leaked and that the video of the marching band was used only for when the last alive employee at cnn could play the tape wich would mean that the world is gonna end

[@NjabuloHadebe]

Was it the Salvation army band playing in the Titanic?

[@spencerbrodrick57]

Well no, the official musicians on crew made up a string ensemble plus piano so it's unlikely. Maybe a few passengers had brass instruments. If a ship went down today they'd probably be singing 'agadoo' in the kareoke lounge.

[@eileenmuir8237]

The Army band was on board & played this as the ship went down.

[@canamshooter9104]

@@eileenmuir8237 No, it was not. The only SA band involved in a sinking tragedy was aboard the Empress of Ireland in the St Lawrence Seaway in 1914. Since the collision that sank her occurred after 2am, and the ship sank in less than 15 minutes, no one had time to play anything...

[@florianweichenberger6337]

In immoral Eva Weichenberger

[@ReformedSooner24]

This is a hymn for those staring directly into the face of imminent death, afraid but courageous, because of their hope in Christ and the promise of eternal life near to God.

[@munchkinwallsend2445]

This was my choice for my mams funeral,20 years down the line,i still cry, R.I.P. Sadie Armstrong, my adored mam x

[@RobertLocksley385]

My Notts hat off to you, Geordie. Well done for being the Big Man about your Mam in these shite times.

[@lisaweaver986]

God Bless you .Prayers for your tender care.

[@arthurgoat1184]

Rest in peace Sadie 😔

[@chrismaskell5702]

I feel for you lost every day and I'm praying for you to strength to carry on but remember the good times you had with her and treasure all the laughter you have with her

[@chrismaskell5702]

God bless you prayer for your loving tender and care 🙏☹️☹️💔💔☹️☹️

[@shaneinkster4775]

RIP Jack Dawson 1892 1912

[@Londonfogey]

Most people seem to think of the Titanic when they hear this. I rather imagine a small Yorkshire town amongst rolling dales, a light rain falling, smoke rising from chimneys as people make their way to Chapel on a Sunday afternoon sometime in 1916, knowing many of their sons will never come home.

[@Messi_GQAT]

I agree, WWI Rest in peace all fallend People in WWI

[@SmoothCriminal69]

amen

[@benoosthoek]

It's kinda a myth that it was played on the Titanic. Many claimed it did tho.

[@Londonfogey]

@@benoosthoek Yes witnesses were divided apparently. Some said the band only played ragtime music.

[@wandaclark9252]

Live the way you picture it.so peaceful

[@wimcomeyne7775]

This was played at my grandfathers funeral. As he was my great example, it was very emotional and still is when I'm reminded of him.

[@adriasporting5480]

For my grandfather, *Marko* *Nenadić* ! Rest in Peace. Hope we will meet in heaven one day.

[@nuttysquirrel8574]

THIS is you play a hymn - Superb!!! As a former Royal Marine Bandsman, (Principle Clarinettist) I say the ISB are inspirational. Bravo!!!!!

[@nuttysquirrel8574]

I meant THIS is HOW you play a hymn!!!

[@RobertLocksley385]

Well done, Nutty. Love to the Booty Bandies from a Pongo whose stepdad was a Booty Rupert from the ranks.

[@heregoesmike]

The roll at 1:45 is the most beautiful part of the entire song... 😭😭😭 Music is the best expression of human emotion... and there is something about this piece that never ceases to break one to tears...

[@chrismaskell5702]

Me too always makes me cry but it's alright to feel sad just to let your emotions out

[@thomashollinger1418]

I love the moving horn part at 1:20.

[@bnmello]

Hino 454 CCB mesma melodia lindo demais 🥹🥹

[@hugowinkler2333]

Beautifully played. I used to play this with a large Wind Band in Switzerland some 50 or so years ago. Plenty of Memories!

[@EASNSW2]

Am I the only one who thinks about the CNN end of the world broadcast whenever I hear this?

[@labancherop3167]

Tara.s boothby.it reminds me of my Dad who was a Church leader and a veteran hymn singer.tears flow freely once I hear this song play

[@ltsi1294]

I wonder if they would have played this on the empress of Ireland before it sank 🕯️

[@pdavid11]

Hello, where can I buy music sheet of this from?

[@vusizimba12]

beautiful song

[@tefotshosane8775]

I like the sound of euphonium , may God bless you as you continuing blessing others

[@jasonlee3237]

Most graceful song.

[@RobertMitchell-tg3np]

Outstanding tones - truly brilliant simple message played to perfection

[@philippaine]

Why does this song bring tears to people's eyes seemingly more than others? Wallace Hartley the leader of the band is buried in Colne, Lancashire under a wonderfully carved headstone.

[@ZusuBee]

Because it was sung as the Titanic sank

[@zekeworst9193]

Music has a way of evoking emotion in people. No one can explain it or understand why. It just happens. Music changes people. It unites and separates. It kills and gives birth to new things. New ideas, new people... Music above all has and always will be the one thing that holds us together through it all. Even now, as I sit here and type this, I’m in tears. I can feel the pain and anguish that was felt by those past and feel the relief after a hard life as they walk towards God. Even if you’re not musical, it still seems to touch us in a way that we may never understand.

[@aurorerene4282]

@@ZusuBee I agree. We all saw that scene plenty times and it was wonderfully done. The impact of this movie should not be underestimated. Some of the tracks in the film are among the most beautiful music in the world. Whoever could keep it dry during the scene where the poor people tucked their children into bed while the water was flowing through the door, doesn't have a heart. It was the most touching scene in the entire movie.

[@JudgeBane]

Apparently CNN has a video they're supposed to play if the world ends. It's this.

[@mattsmainline3020]

That’s ture probably

[@JudgeBane]

@@mattsmainline3020 It's certainly fitting.

[@mamimasaii5492]

I love this song ...

[@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525]

Simply Divine. Sooooooooo powerful and moving. Thank you. Tears on keyboard.

[@canamshooter9104]

You've taken me back to my youth as a SA Officers kid...spent with cornet then alto horn in SA bands throughout the Central Territory...thank you for reminding me what is important...

[@chiyue3915]

❤️❤️

[@kennethpetty8351]

All I can say is thank you and God Bless.

[@OuvriersGuerre]

whenever i hear this song i think of the titanic and all of the people that night

[@qori14]

Beautifully done! Thank you for performing and providing text for ALL the verses.

[@josuepedrozobaptista8806]

Beautiful!

[@charliemaka8561]

1:45 😍😍

[@nicholasellis6594]

Every day every moment nearer and nearer to God

[@rlucero5737]

Very true

[@Guest-ok8fl]

nearer my god to thee the pass:use to be a war song nearer my god the thee today:known as being a titanic song

[@billythekid7717]

When the earth is gonna end POV ME:calls saitama

[@GrattepapierAnne]

Magnifique, merci!

[@alanhackett5297]

I just love it, S A Bands wonderful

[@ps598]

Lindo, maravilhoso!!!!!

[@PillowMintRefresher]

This reminds me of the end of the world

[@lebogangmomene5424]

ooohhh my word love this....God bless them

[@patrioticarchive]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@SarahPatoc-i7i]

true.

[@claudegebel1448]

Merci beaucoup beaucoup

[@guidovanhaalen4432]

great ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ ♫♪ ♫♪great sound! ♫♪♫♪ ☺ ♥ ♫♪☺♫♪♫♪☺ BRAVISSIMO @bisbis 🎶🎵🎼 great music! a well tuned ensemble that sounds like an organ ! Fabulous banding

[@chrismaskell5702]

This reminds me of Titanic's last song always wants to make me cry rest in peace to all those who died on Titanic

[@TheTarget1980]

it IS titanics last song.

[@jamesflack4819]

You cant beat a Salvation Army Brass Band

[@chiyue3915]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@edsternet]

Beautiful

[@sandrahmurphy]

This is for my dear friend Mary Barr xx

[@iliesko]

Music is God's way of comforting our souls in times of sorrow and despair..He touches our hearts and lifts the heavy burden from our shoulders, His is the light that will forever shine inside those who receive His imense love..always 'till the end of days..when He will return for His children and thus will begin the never ending life besides our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, our Eternal Father..Amen!

[@blueycaldwell4273]

WHAT AN INTERESTING ARRANGEMENT OF A A GREAT HYMN

[@jacpoe77]

Precioso. Me suscribo. Un saludo desde España.

[@roysmith6850]

always makes me cry ...nearer my god to me...

[@EugeneSimpson16]

A wonderful rendition by the The Salvation army band. Could we get the Sheet music of this arrangement by any chance?

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Semplicemente fantastica....Non.....o .....parole musica...e...armonizzazione...super...chiudere..gli..occhi..e..lasciarsi...andare....grazieeeeeee.

[@tonybarde2572]

Goodbye Mr. Hartley

[@tarsisiusalfian2556]

RIP my son : Angelo Petrus Winarso Putra 😇😘🙏🏻

[@martinmusic-songwritertrum2734]

Wonderful

[@mgmboy3778]

I wanna know what actually version sound like during that night

[@thatonedud8325]

mgm boy watch a night to remember it’s basically what actually happened it was made in 57 and was a book and the is told by the people on the titanic .

[@rexelrydo8908]

I love it

[@nrcg2317]

Deeply touched...

[@연콩S2]

♡Amen

[@kevinshimwell7469]

I love this song very emotional

[@jozsefkeszeg4001]

Gan I get the sheet please?

[@eileenshaxon6218]

With god all things are possible

[@chiyue3915]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lianebethanrichythomas5902]

amen calvary evangelical church sings this too

[@chiyue3915]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@budiprasetya4297]

Amazing🙏

[@barrypurchase6264]

my fav ever Bear

[@chiyue3915]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theevilplaguedoctor6464]

Makes me think of Pearl Harbor

[@misomiso2717]

god is for everyone

[@kurtengbarth5518]

Super Gespielt vielen Dank

[@mattsmainline3020]

Rip titanic after 108 years at the bottom of the ocean you will still be remembered as a great ship tip the titanic and all of its unfortunate passengers among them there great captain Edward John smith this story will never die and will stick with us all of ours live rip the titanic passengers

[@morrobarry]

Obviously not a great ship and captain. They got absolutely spanked by that iceberg!

[@mattsmainline3020]

Morro Barry the captain actually had nothing to do with the sinking at qll

[@morrobarry]

@@mattsmainline3020 true but as the captain he still takes some of the responsibility

[@mattsmainline3020]

The captain wasn’t even on the birdge when it hit

[@ricardowari5392]

YESSSSS !

[@georgelintonlinton9151]

beautiful

[@jennylynlatigayofficialcha2258]

Salute to the brave and dedicated Filipino frontliners and patients who lost their lives in the middle of the battle against Covid 19 pandemic... May your souls rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten...🇵🇭👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👮‍♂️😷

[@jorgecallico9177]

After busting my teeth and finding my then 54-year long career as a trumpet player/cornetist absolutely ruined? I took a year off. Then in late 2019 I started playing on a completely new embouchure. Albeit finally using the correct embouchure. Just this past Saturday I got the solo in the above piece in a local concert band. I felt flattered to get an opportunity to play the solo. Since after all, I am a beginner once again. However, I've simply lost a few notes off the top end of the horn. That and sometimes feel a bit less sure of myself. In my younger days, I was a powerful lead trumpet player who rarely missed a note. As the above tune progressed, I found myself utilizing a mild vibrato or tremolo almost exactly like the one that the soloist here displays. Since Classical music isn't my main area of expertise, I was pleased to discover that this professional group was playing in a similar manner. A vibrato ought to be a natural one that grows organically out of the context. I do not practice it. In fact when practicing at home, I almost always sustain straight, unwavering pitches. However in such a somber mood as is characteristic of this famous hymm? A natural vibrato is almost necessary. It almost might sound weird if it wasn't used. If we listen to the soloist we'll note that he starts the tone off even in pitch but accentuates the waver only towards the end of the pitch's duration. This is not only the perfect way to employ a vibrato, but helps to blend a tone in with any potentially weak intonation coming from the group around the soloist. All of the great trumpets employed vibrato, but not excessively. And while not a Classically aligned musician, it was Maynard, the high note King who employed it best. Although Doc was pretty good at it too.

[@canamshooter9104]

What you need to understand, not that it changes what you're saying much, is that the soloist here is playing a cornet-likely a Yamaha. No trumpets in SA bands, only beautifully mellow cornets.