Sissel Talks: «Slow Down»

[@TLChrist]

When I listen to this selection -- the haunting, ethereal quality of her voice and singing, and the almost other-worldly beauty and expression of her face -- something rises up within my heart and spirit. It is a combination of joy-longing-aching --- that brings both a joyfulness to my heart and tears to my eyes at the same time. SURELY the Spirit of God moves through this beautiful vessel of His Beauty, Joy and Love !! This was not JUST a "performance". It was a ministration by God - with His Spirit working through a yielded vessel who was pleased to allow Him to use the tremendous, other-worldly gift and talent that she was given so that God might express His Love and Peace to a hurting, broken world !! Listen to her voice - perfect in tone, pitch and cadence - drawing you into that STILL, quite place. Look at her face - the embodiment of peace, calm, love and joy. See how she uses her body-language and the gestures of her hands to calm, soothe and direct. Throughout the song, but especially at the end with her hands folded over her heart in prayer - she is transcended into the song and into the presence of God, beckoning all who are there to come join her. God is beckoning to ALL who will hear, "Come, be still before me, find the peace that you yearn for, and KNOW that I am God!!" This "Spiritual Journey" was NOT lost on the orchestra, choir or the audience in attendance. They may not have known EXACTLY what it was that they had just experienced, but they DEFINITELY knew that it was something that transcended everyday experience. They reacted by the standing ovation that they honored Sissel (and God Himself) with !!

[@jimhamilton5782]

Sometimes walking along feeling tired or frustrated I force myself to sit down, observe & absorb what's around me. It never fails to get me back on track.

[@sabyegrp]

This little moment was just as beautiful as when she sang the song. She really is a very special gift to us all.

[@barbralaw8028]

“And know that He is God” was my favorite part. I haven’t felt his spirit for a long time until I heard this song.

[@groovsterda]

Sissel you so wonderfully describe the meaning and the need for reflection in life... you are a wonderful inspirational and talented person ❤x

[@markmclendon8621]

she sings and tells the truth.....a lie would freeze on her lips and shatter into oblivion ......she hugs my soul and calms my spirit ....i love Sissel

[@deannaspjute3588]

This woman is a gift from God to us. Thank you Lord for Sissel!

[@TS-tv2ik]

Amen!

[@hugofindenigg1269]

She's really a special gift to the world! Thanks to the Lord!

[@bertnagelmaker3244]

Yes.

[@bertnagelmaker3244]

So Beautiful

[@wombatone5577]

In a world where Internet can make things happen so fast and all the answers are one click away. Just "slow down" and give your brain time to catch up. Thank you Sissel.

[@gdpower456]

That song makes me cry every time. SUPERB

[@williamtetrault1300]

I love the song! Sissel’s rendition has such a tremendous effect on me that my eyes begin “watering” halfway through it! Just beautiful!

[@janethowey3614]

Slow down was shared with me as a Christmas gift. I cannot thank you enough for the peace and calm that Slow down brought to my soul. I enjoyed with the MTC but even more enjoy your version by the river. A place of peace for my heart and soul Thank you very much. Slow down fills me.

[@daleennis3140]

She is an Angel From GOD!

[@islandboybahamas9950]

Wow, I didn't see this coming! Sissel just hit me with a hammer of Love. I really needed to hear this. Thank you!

[@TS-tv2ik]

I love you, Sissel! I listened to you sing this song with TC on repeat as I prepared my heart to lead Messiah during our Christmas program last year. Thank you so much!! You are a gem. ...and know that He is God!

[@staffan.eriksson5061]

Beautiful Sissel ♥

[@suesturges6022]

I heard and saw you sing “Slow Down” and truly loved it. Watching you sing this song so well, one could feel what you were feeling. 🌸🌿🌸🥰

[@sabinaguerra754]

Me encanta escuchar esta maravillosa interpretación de Sissel junto al Coro del Tabernáculo. Me ha ayudado a salir de un momento difícil de mi vida, en el que la depresión y ansiedad me hacían desfallecer. Cuando estaba a punto de caer, escuchaba en mi mente está hermosa melodía, como un abrazo de mi Padre Celestial.

[@ldyoung7938]

A beautiful song as performed by Ms Sissel. It is important to us adherents to the Christian faith as it reminds us of that timeless scripture from Psalm 46:10, Be still and know that I am God!

[@suem6004]

Dear, dear Sissel. It is a lullaby sung by your father in heaven, by your creator. There is too much evidence by all sorts of belief systems of persons including atheists who died, encountered God, then revived, who witness the reality of God and his love. It is not belief but fact of which the song also testifies. No apologies necessary. You sang like an angel. If I had the gift of voice I would sing as you. Have been humming this song all morning while I ‘bless’ aka clean my home. Hope it will be an mp3 version so I can listen to your sublime performance on auto repeat. Blessings to you. Thank you for sharing this with the world and with your creator.

[@annminnema6351]

Dear Sue M You speak the truth!! The creator loves us all!! Thankyou for saying this,the creator will remember you too for blessing Sissel!

[@guillermocastro8966]

beautiful way of thinking

[@josblaak7353]

Dear Sissel, just saw this "talk" from you, what a time today for slowering down. In this time of problems and sadness. I play your (and the choir too) song almost every day, and like it more and more. Please stay safe with every body you love, and keep singing!, Greeting from the netherlands

[@annepruett6076]

My dear Sissel, I have no words to express the joy I felt when I spotted the notice on Viking that you were going to release your version of Chuck Girard’s Slow Down! It has been one of my favorite songs ever since Chuck came to our Presbyterian Church in Pleasanton, CA for a concert in around 1976. I chose the song to be a part of my repertoire, especially during the next 10 years or so with our participation in the Cursillo movement. I was a soloist in our choir for over 30 years. I am now 86 and no longer sing but live vicariously through lovely ladies like you! You are indeed blessed and I am truly inspired by your gift. Anne Pruett

[@km-di7vv]

Yay Netherlands! 🇳🇱 This half-Dutch American very recently discovered & am now in love with Sissel’s version of this song + just posted it to share with all of my Facebook connections. Who knows if Sissel ever sees our comments here, but i was getting ready to go somewhere when i first heard this performance and literally had tears streaming down my face as i listened. That’s a powerful gift you have, Sissel. ((Thank you)) for healing the world -and me- with it. ❤️ from 🇺🇸

[@halijames6942]

Beautiful

[@jna2927]

Very well said Sissel. Your words are even better than you singing. And you are a great singer.

[@lilianaruthabinal4627]

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@sikksnakk]

Din fremføring av Slow down med the tabernacle choir and orchestra er en av de beste live fremføringer jeg noen gang har hørt. Jeg har oppsøkt konserter og livemusikk i snart 50 år og gått hjem etterpå med mange store opplevelser. Er det en konsert jeg gjerne skulle opplevd så er det din konsert med den gjengen. Det er vel ikke akkurat din type musikk jeg har valfartet til konserter for å høre (mest funk, jass, viser og heavy). Jeg har også alltid vært glad i kormusikk og beundret stemmen din. Men du har egentlig aldri vært så veldig synlig på min musikkradar. KZbin er en reklameslitsom venn, men når musikk av denne kaliber strømmer gjennom høytalerne tilgir jeg dem det meste. Denne fremføringen av Slow down var for meg en stor gave, og gjør deg i mine øyne til en legende. Jeg har ikke mange religiøse ben i kroppen, men har alltid likt melankolien og stemningen i salmer og religiøse sanger. Slow down live med deg og the tabernacle choir tok dette til et nytt nivå. Det er helt utrolig hvordan du tolker denne sangen. Å kalle det en glimrende fremføring av en sang er et alt for svakt utrykk. Dette var en kunstnerisk opplevelse som krøller følelser for alltid. Et gammelt rockehjerte har slowed down og slår nå i en musikalsk Sissel takt.

[@jameshenrymurphy]

one lovely lady.

[@jamesdean780]

By popular demand no doubt

[@Zannlyrae]

I think your amazing, I really wish you could release or sell the background track of your version so We could sing your song.

[@josebalderama6497]

WONDERFUL ☺️ BE THOU A LIVING QUEEN 👑 D@C 9:8 will confirm GODHEAD TIMING'S TRUST

[@indrawinangun2392]

I think you are very deep thinker. Can you explain to me the meaning of life!

[@sisseljahnsen6972]

WHERE IS THE SONG??

[@jamesdean780]

KZbin Pioneer day 2019 Mormon tabernacle choir with Sissel. minute 48. Watch past the end. Apparently the entire 21000 souls were on their feet. Magical.

[@benzun9600]

@@jamesdean780 YEs I was there live at the SLC concert. The entire audience loved it and cried. Applause for minutes after. Beautiful Sissel and amazing song She did amazing angelic job

[@suem6004]

She just released the single today on her youtube channel.

[@laurastreeter1737]

It was also released today on various music platforms such as itunes.

[@saireygamp62]

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[@marekkoralewski8757]

? ...jak to bez względu na to w co wierzysz , CO TO ZA WIARA ?

[@SwampyWilkinson]

i have diarrhea

[@huskydogable]

Thanks for your insightful comment, jerk!

[@volpegregori5348]

well then go get your food bowl , dummy

[@kingcrazymani4133]

Given the chaos that I am in the middle of, it is really hard to listen to Sissel the Nice talk about slowing down. I'm trying. But it ain't working. Nice try. And to think about the 1870s, Brigham Young and that Indian looking down on Deseret (as the Indian didn't call it), makes the chaos even.... I thought that concert was, um, entertaining.... Thanks.