Vocalist Reacts to The Tabernacle Choir | Battle Hymn of The Republic

[@mikeerickson481]

Charlie needs to come for the Christmas Concert!

[@cindlou7335]

Also, go to conference!!!!

[@itsHeatherKay]

Indeed- I already told him to go for Christmas. We can find someone to host him, yeah?

[@mdt260]

Yes! He would be welcome, and I think love the chance to attend the free Christmas concert in Salt Lake 👍

[@weebee0624]

I agree then he'll get the vell choir see the organ and it's free Charlie! These people are all volunteers. They do tour and you might be able to catch them some place closer to you

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

I do really want to come but it's a money thing. I'm currently in the middle of a court battle for my kids unfortunately

[@My_Personal_Taste]

It's an army of beauty, not violence is an epic quote

[@unknownrider3071]

The original poem is actually about the Civil War.

[@calhutch3185]

Love that description of the choir

[@kesleynewellstudios8766]

@@unknownrider3071 Fun fact, the lyrics during the Civil War used to say, "As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." I honestly love the change because living for freedom is just as important as dying for it.

[@onelowerlight]

Fun fact: the Tabernacle Choir performed this at Ronald Reagan's inaugural parade and made him cry. There's a video somewhere on KZbin that shows it.

[@TheCivicRepublicMilitary]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DUfYupnLmKm7ssi=NPNhg2mDIN8CJeZi

[@samuelmoon3051]

I think that’s when they got the nickname “America’s Choir”

[@canadianmormarchist]

video is on the official tabernacle channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DUfYupnLmKm7ssi=tYLeRn0uQWItgPlw

[@karenculver9790]

Tears. Hallelujah! His truth is marching on!

[@dalenelson2333]

Ronald Reagan at his inauguration with the Tabernacle Choir singing Battle Hymn of the republic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DUfYupnLmKm7s&pp=ygUpcm9uYWxkIHJlYWdhbiBiYXR0bGUgaHltbiBvZiB0aGUgcmVwdWJsaWM%3D

[@braydenaguirre508]

Being from Utah and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ; I love that you enable people to see how beautiful the Tabernacle Choir is. I tear up every time I've been blessed to see it in person. I hope you can come one day!

[@AidenFaller]

Well we get to enjoy it some more this weekend

[@davinasampson6557]

I was able to go to Utah years ago and go inside, it is beautiful and the acoustics were something I had never heard before, I was awestruck at the beauty of it. And the organ is just phenomenal. I have never forgotten it.

[@ErgoDog]

I love their performance with Sissel (Slow Down) ❤

[@Isolder74]

Nothing beats hearing them in person in the Tabernacle with that one of a kind organ.

[@joeljudkins9552]

Thanks for focusing on the beauty and the love. We are accustomed to the negativity. Your positivity is refreshing. Thank you for loving our choir as much as we love our choir. :)

[@a-o-kay]

The choir won a Grammy for this song in 1959. It was the first televised Grammy. But it may not have been recorded. I've been searching for it for my dad who was in the choir. He's 90 yrs now.

[@classicalgas8297]

Hey…my Dad, Aunt, and Uncle were probably in the choir at the same time as your Dad!

[@Isolder74]

They made a record of it, my parents have it. Well over platinum.

[@a-o-kay]

@@classicalgas8297 that is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@a-o-kay]

@@Isolder74 I would love to find a video recording. I'll have to ask my dad if he has a record.

[@Isolder74]

@@a-o-kay The record was made in the ‘70’s so your only chance would be finding a copy of a episode of music and the spoken word from then.

[@RyanMercer]

Gotta love The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square!

[@blakeearl5276]

Difficult to say everything that I want to and short comment, but I’ll try. If you understand what was going on in the United States at this time, you will never listen to this song in the same way again. At the beginning of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said that he wouldn’t touch slavery. He only wanted to maintain the union. He went through a personal conversion, and then he took the nation through a national conversion. He once stated that “God wills this contest and he wills that it not end yet.” he called for days of fasting and prayer and national repentance. In his second inaugural address, he specifically talked about the sin of slavery. When have you ever known a national leader in a time of war stand up and say in effect “we may not be the good guys.” Both the north and the south had to reform and Lincoln knew it. By the end of the war the union knew what it was fighting for and this song represents that so beautifully. Let us live to make men free. I love this song.

[@marilynspriggs5350]

Lincoln was an amazing president and I truly believe he was chosen to lead our country through that crisis of our country.

[@nicolebrown3433]

If only our country could have another such leader!

[@caleblarsen5490]

It only takes us being righteous enough to recognize who would be best for this country and then electing them. ​@nicolebrown3433

[@kriswarden2103]

How truly beautiful. And this song is a beautiful tribute to his words!

[@deeannbenson3096]

Charlie, @blakeear's comment is spit on. This hymn is part military march, but a march for and behalf of Christ. The faint brass at the beginning reflects the distance in time and space from these Civil War battles leading the many voices to proclaim 'truth is marching on.'

[@blackendtears1]

Watch 2024 LDS conference “Gethsemane” sung by children. It will blow ur mind.

[@louiseerlacher5729]

Agree!!

[@Dindasayswhynot]

I got chills just remembering it.

[@missamy5174]

My little sister was in that choir, and I cried, watching her perform that from my couch.

[@ashlyncrane8992]

Oh my gosh it was incredible

[@dominikastoica3487]

O was just thinking if someone suggested him to watch that performance. It literally floored me and I’ve been listening to it daily since then. I cry every single time. Can’t help it 😅

[@charlespeterson7149]

Had the opportunity to perform (with a different choir) Handel's "Messiah" at the Tabernacle. It's an experience like nothing else - standing there with my back against the base of the F-pipe, glad I was in the back because of the tears running down my face, the biggest smile I could sing through, body shaking from the organ and my whole soul coming out of my mouth. It's not just unforgettable, it's life-changing.

[@leslieortenzi8875]

I'm so jealous! I creeped up on the big pipes at the National Cathedral in DC when I was on college choir tour in the 80s. There's just nothing like being close to the pipes!

[@paveltolz6601]

360 voices bearing pure testimony to the truth of God's love for us all.

[@OnyxFyre]

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I really appreciate your reactions and comments about the Tabernacle Choir. It is so refreshing to watch a video on KZbin from someone who is not a member of our church that is respectful of our faith and beliefs. I will admit that I was apprehensive about clicking on this video because I have had some bad experiences encountering videos bashing my beliefs, but I took a chance, and I am so glad I did! Thank you so much!

[@kelliehorn1082]

Took the words right out of my mouth!

[@dashaway1460]

Well said! I agree!

[@Firechief100]

“Consider the Lillies” by the Tabernacle Choir.

[@rtekruio]

They sang "Consider the lilies" a Capela at a funeral I've attended, and I seriously thought I was transported to a different space! It was heavenly.

[@patriciadenison4278]

I was just thinking of that one. It gets my vote!

[@The_Man_Chidi]

I recommend it too.

[@FromG2eminor]

​@@rtekruio They seriously need to do more accapella! 😊 That would have been an awesome experience.

[@marilynspriggs5350]

I absolutely love that song as well as the first two he played. I was blessed to hear them when they came to NY a few years back. It so wonderful to hear them in person.

[@debbiepulis208]

This was a Favorite of my Daughter's when She was about 4. She'd stand and listen. I was listening to her sing one day and heard, " Christ was born across the Street" it still makes my heart smile.

[@wandawelsh9209]

A sweet memory! ❤❤❤

[@lynphillips2109]

I like how the choir changed the lyrics from, "Let us die to make men free," to "Let us live to make men free," and all the connotations that go with both of those lines.

[@genealogystepbystep5690]

The Choir is unmatched! Phenominal! A 360 voice choir!

[@articowl2]

My nephew just got accepted into the choir. He’s a tenor and majored in opera and business in college. We are so happy for him. He said the auditions were quite rigorous. It will be fun to look for him as he performs. By the way new to your channel. Looking forward to watching more.

[@snail415]

For the little it’s worth, I’m a ‘quiet athiest’ if that makes any sense at all. I know what I believe and don’t, but I also know how little it matters in the grand scheme of things. I share that to say that if anyone is incapable of listening to such blissful music, such epic performances, and such overall goodness - regardless of one’s creed - then be damned! 😂 Love the channel, and love the good vibes by all. Cheers.

[@intheknow9794]

Love this!

[@sherilynmills6934]

@@snail415 Oh, my friend, it matters ever so much. This life is the time to prepare to meet God. Use it more wisely. Let your knowledge expand, until you can say not so quietly, that you know who God is.

[@ambersheets8142]

Will you do Nearer My God to Thee by BYU's Vocal Point, please?

[@emoryzundel208]

That one is on my spotify Playlist I listen to daily. Fantastic rendition of the song

[@fire48pw]

Charlie I am 65 years old and as long as I can remember this has and still is my favorite song of the MTC I love you love you and your chanel 🙏

[@bradman1984]

They won an Emmy for this rendition in the 1950's.

[@tacul9333]

Grammy

[@bradman1984]

@@tacul9333 😆That is what I was thinking but typed Emmy. Thanks!

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

Kind of makes a grown man cry doesn't it my brother. May God bless the rest of your life

[@korab.23]

Watching people react to the Tabernacle Choir is becoming one of my favorite rabbit holes!❤ You did not dissappoint, thank you for making this!

[@suepeterson571]

Thank you, Charlie, for your unbiased handling of the Church and for pushing aside the criticism and putdowns. Let's just enjoy the music, right?

[@emmahorton7855]

amen❤

[@skyeloyd6001]

One of my favorite arrangements by Mack Wilberg is "In the Bleak Midwinter." Gorgeous dissonance all throughout. He's brilliant.

[@maryellendurborow9214]

YES! with Sissel as guest soloist for the annual Christmas concert, is my favorite. I was present with my father, 22,000 people spellbound and holding our breath for the next note. Epic. And thank you Charlie for all of this. Learning from you, moved, and pulling+ for you. WHEN, You DO come. I pledge a batch of warm homemade cookies to sweeten your adventures and share along the way. A small contribution to say thank you and add to the fun. I'm good for it. ;-)

[@LizSchubert]

@@maryellendurborow9214absolutely gorgeous

[@wiscogirl3]

💯🩷

[@burntmacaroni8989]

I’m one of your DCI viewers, but also a member of the church. It’s so cool to see people outside of the church appreciate them

[@millerjwm1948]

I am 76 years old and sing in a Lutheran church choir. I started listening to Music and the Spoken Word from KSL in Salt Lake 60 years ago when I was in high school in Cleveland, Ohio.

[@natalie2872]

It’s Even better in person!!! Goosebumps all over

[@catholic3dod790]

Mormon is a false religion. It is really goosebump.

[@navessakay]

As an inactive Mormon… watching these videos … so many complex feelings. The sacrifices Mormons make for the church is unbelievable and yet I have pride in the work ethic, the selflessness and compassion… the dedication to others and service. Sigh. It’s tough.

[@iloveamerica53]

Bless you❤

[@lindaschwartz5836]

I get it. I love the church and everything it teaches, but I felt like I jyst wasn’t at the same level. Major respect!!

[@ashlyncrane8992]

You're awesome!!!

[@dianavw6005]

It’s time to come back…the Lord is coming soon. Feel welcomed with open arms….Jesus has your back!!

[@roderichroby6236]

The negative "complex emotions" are from a source you are so able to overcome with the Saviours help, guidance and light! It is so worth the trials to be counted among the Saints of our Father! Take that step!

[@Henry-Brock]

Yes, Charlie. All the singers in the 350 person choir and the players in the orchestra are volunteers. They all go through tryouts where they are tested vocally, and academically in music theory and practice, and they practice every Thursday night for a few hours, then perform Sunday mornings. They are expected to learn and know over 350 songs, practice them in advance, and come to their practices already knowing the songs so their practices are advanced. The organ's beginnings date back to the 1850s when the pipes were brought via the Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America, and then transported from San Pedro CA across the Mojave Desert and up to Salt Lake City by wagon train. The choir usually performed only with the organ, until the 1990s when the Church added the orchestra. (They did a number of vinyl albums with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra in the 1950s-70s.) But, to appreciate the Choir, you really need to hear them in the Tabernacle, because it is the acoustics of the Tabernacle (where they perform weekly) that puts you inside the sound, engulfing you. Sit about the 5th-10th row back from front, center, and see what happens. I'll never forget the first time I heard them on about June 12th, 1972. Something I will never forget. Maybe it won't be the same for you, but for me it was awe inspiring.

[@charleswilliams1094]

I was in attendance on Sunday morning for Music and the Spoken word when they did Come thou Fount of Every Blessing. I was in the front row directly in front of the first chair Violinist. The sound in the tabernacle is impeccable and recording even grand as they are does not do the choir justice as a live performance can. Charlie it will be worth your time and investment to go.

[@CA_Doc]

The Tabernacle organ pipes are painted in gold leaf! I’ve seen it up close & it’s beautiful, just like the sound.

[@cathyanderson2729]

Hello, do you have knowledge of a concert when opera singer Marian Anderson sang with the choir? I believe it was a Christmas concert televised on the public TV channel affiliated with the University of Houston, pre-1991. Or do you know who maintains a catalog of the choir's performances so I can ask them?

[@bettydavislundell6074]

I've been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints my entire life...going on 65 years and thought I knew EVERYTHIthe o Tabernacle Choir. Thank you so much for sharing your insights @Henry-Brock. Watching Mr. Smith's reactions and gave his opinions were amazing to watch and learn from. I'm glad I ran upon your channel!

[@MarzenasThisandThat]

Thank you for doing this Charlie! This choir is absolutely amazing! I heard them in person and I don't have words to describe how heavenly they sound! ❤

[@DBogie]

For Christmas you should listen to their arrangement of The First Noel. It’s an absolutely beautiful rendition.

[@1god2674]

it's the "gift of living 💝"not the "cost 💵 of living!!!" or perhap you hate your children And since you paid, you want them paying gol 🤗 💝 col 🪨 santa 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 cLAWS 🧟‍♂️🏛️⚖️🦯⚔️ You should keep things on the first name basis! brain 🧠 Washington 🏛️ D.C. DeCeivers it's Elect ✔️ TRICK!!! Red pill 🔴 Republican Blue pill 🔵 Democrat Morpheus = government = more fee US! I want to try freeing each other instead of making each other pay Do the work that you love to do for each other instead of what you have to do for bills Make the gift of living instead of the cost of living!!!!! And then you'll be truthful when you say your free people The human famley 🌎 🤗 💕 instead of the human race! . losers & winners The truth will set you free The deceivers D.C.eivers want you paying It's up to you Most of you ewe 🐑 will ignore this Could be there's a secret they don't want you to know

[@suzannepearson1598]

I was blessed to see this wonderful choir perform in person when I was 15. Still amazing to this day.

[@dustijensen7389]

I just love you! I have listened to this choir every Sunday for the past 15 years but have come to appreciate it so much more since watching your videos. This one and Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing are our family's 2 favorites. I tear up every time I hear both of them. Thank you for sharing your beautiful love of music!

[@gdouglas999]

I'll never forget that this song was released as a 45rpm record in 1959 and made its way to near the top of the Billboard Hot 100!

[@hinaerickson4462]

Amazing! What a cool fact! Pure, inspiring music often doesn't make the hot lists anymore. Thank you, @CharlieSmith, for sharing your genuine reactions. It's a joy to share this journey with you!

[@janettetippetts7942]

One of my favorite songs because of the way they perform it!

[@charleswilliams1094]

Charlie one of the best reviews I've ever seen. I am from Idaho and I have not seen this choir as well. It touched my heart to see them and your reactions. Masters in their craft for sure!

[@devonbennion68]

I see tab choir, I leave a like. I wish I could hear all these songs for the first time again.

[@Spartacus-us1eo]

The Battle Hymn of the Republic was written during the American Civil War, a remembrance of the just cause for the Republic to win the war, "as He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free!"

[@starlegends3092]

I love that line

[@BrianDalen]

The original line was 'As He died to make men Holy, let us die to make men free'.

[@donnakunkel2281]

EVERY TIME, I hear them sing this song, I get chills! You should come to Utah and hear them live!

[@19sman74]

The choir sang this arrangement for President Reagan’s inaugural parade. He was moved to tears and named them “ America’s choir”. There is a video here on KZbin of just that moment, it’s very powerful❤

[@gaylasnow1755]

I loved watching him watch this and react to it. I have loved the Tabernacle Choir all my life. I'm so glad he loved it.

[@bobbypaluga4346]

I love the swells in the singing, when they get to the chorus it’s magical

[@SusanLand]

You really must hear them sing "The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning".

[@Empisee]

Yes yes YES!!

[@Whatiftheresmore1314]

🙌🏻❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥☀️

[@shauradaudt]

YES!❤❤❤❤

[@1god2674]

What would make you say such a thing!!! I think you meant the spirit of the devil like a fire 👹🔥 burning

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

@iz_not_was this is not a religious battle ground. Save that shit for somewhere else 🙄. We're here for music

[@katiegarcia8255]

That high soprano note at the end always floors me

[@laurastreeter1737]

A couple interesting things to notice- the choir knows this song so well- none of the choir members need music. And also- when they zoom out, just take note of exactly how far away Mack Wilberg is from the choir itself due to the orchestra being there too!! My mom was in the choir for 15 yrs and it was always so interesting hearing about the details. And I don’t take for granted the countless concerts I was able to attend while she was in the choir.

[@GravityFalloutPines]

I don't remember ever crying listening to a song, but this channel has now got me multiple times

[@keanu0101]

Here in Tahiti we got so emotional listening to the Tabernacle Choir to the point that shared through our social network. Thank you, for sharing your impressions.

[@IamTheMom]

As an ex mormon myself I still love listening to the Tabernacle choir. They are so well synked and well trained. I did watch them practice once and it was amazing. ❤

[@mieander]

My little brother sings with the choir, and it's been fun to see how hard they work. They are expected to know each piece really well before they ever sing it together, so their rehearsals aren't focused on learning the music, but tuning into each other and polishing the piece. Since the choir started performing regularly with the orchestra, it's taken their music to a fantastic new level and I love listening to it. My brother was excited to meet you this past weekend as well :)

[@amybowler5918]

I'm sure I'm not the first to say this. But your genuine reactions to the Tab Choir are the BEST part of hearing these pieces again. I've gown up with and listened to them for years, and you've brought me fresh ears for it. I'm so excited to see you doing this. Prayers up for you and all the light and good you are bringing!

[@ChristineCornish-l9z]

Beautiful music is beautiful music wherever it comes from. Thanks for your lovely reaction.

[@skemp2520]

You have to listen to Consider the Lilies. And This is the Christ.

[@GldnClaw]

I just made the suggestion as well before I saw this comment. I think we're up to at least four or five independent recommendations for the same hymn. Nice

[@TeremoanaLowry]

Both of those are so good! Wasn't consider the lilies one of president Monson's favorites?

[@caleblarsen5490]

​@TeremoanaLowry that is correct.

[@graygracey]

I was about to suggest this. Such a great song

[@abigailstokes7609]

Same here!

[@guillo2713]

Wow, the whole performance goosebumps all over.👋👋

[@Artie308]

I absolutely love seeing your reaction to this music that we are so blessed with!

[@alantomlinson5740]

Really enjoying watching your discovery of the Tab Choir. They are phenomenal.

[@larakillian4108]

Oh my goodness Charlie, watching you enjoy the Tabernacle Choir music has delighted my soul and brought me to tears….as in, streaming down my face tears! You are a special man and I love your passion for music 🤍

[@charliehendricks8818]

I so very much appreciate your unabashed love and feeling for music like this. Well done.

[@rachelbing4603]

Charlie, You are more than welcome to come to Utah and listen to the choir in person. It’s the most amazing and beautiful sound you can ever hear and experience. I been so lucky to listen to the choir many times. Hope you can come soon we will be waiting for you with arms wide open!

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

I may be coming this weekend 😉

[@DHink-r8t]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannelseriously?!?! 🎉 Please, please do a video on your experience!

[@chadowe]

Mack Wilberg is a musical genius. Combined with the talents of the singers and the orchestra, it's magical!

[@CliffWarren]

We sing this very same arrangement in our church choir, and hold practices in my home. We are not the Tabernacle Choir, with about 10 men and maybe 15 women. But the magic is there when we sing. I feel blessed to have a main room and a piano that fits us, and the home never sounds better than when we sing! If I'm not mistaken this is the Mack Wilberg arrangement. Glad you enjoy it also!

[@EkeretteAkpakpan]

I like the fact that you are able to make good choice for yourself to focus on the good. Such choice is edifying and uplifting.

[@leslieclarke7417]

Oh and Hansel’s messiah especially the hallelujah chorus brings the tingles and tears every time

[@kristizundel382]

I love that one!

[@user-qc8po4ek6q]

Nobody does choral music better than the Tabernacle Choir. Absolute chills!!

[@jeanmo22]

The Tabernacle Choir is so incredible. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" is one of my favorite choral pieces to sing, so hearing the Tabernacle Choir's rendition is always a "must listen." I absolutely love the part where the men get all pianissimo and sing "In the beauty of the lilies..."- the harmonies were incredible!! There was some gorgeous bass voices anchoring that section. Thanks for highlighting and appreciating such a gorgeous performance.

[@RyuTama42]

As an Ex-Mo, I will still *always* retain my awe and admiration for the Tabernacle Choir. Part of that is because I have always been a massive band/choir geek; the other part is because, well, they’re simply other-worldly, no matter your faith. Insane respect for them, always.

[@robwagner7545]

Heard this live the first time as a kid when the choir came to Milwaukee and played the Marcus Amphitheater in the early 90's. They closed the night with this and I couldn't believe how amazing the sound was. I was overcome at the end, as well...always am. One of my favorite hymns.

[@nataliechild9163]

My maternal grandparents were both in the 1964 Choir that was awarded the Grammy Award. Huge source of humility and (righteous) pride in our family. We have had a member of our family in the choir for four generations now. We are so blessed with music and the voices of angels. with the Thank you for highlighting the (Mormon) Tabernacle Choir. 🎶 🎵 🎼

[@The_Kingmaker]

This hymn was a battle anthem of the Union Army in the American Civil War. Julia Ward Howe wrote her own faith and freedom-centered lyrics because she found the original “John Brown’s body lies a-mouldrin’ in the grave” to be distasteful.

[@ARedits7610]

Same war Joseph Smith prophesied of. Just a cool observation.

[@sherilynmills6934]

@@ARedits7610 If war doesn't humble you, l don't know what will. It is also a tool in the quiver of God.

[@rithvikmuthyalapati9754]

The story of her envisioning of the lyrics is very cool and interesting. George Orwell epically narrates how she did it.

[@annewandering]

The Army of Helaman!

[@HelamansArmy]

You rang?

[@TheDesertSpear]

​@@HelamansArmy😂 lmao

[@joshsmith5784]

🎯

[@stephenkenney8290]

​@@HelamansArmyUnexpected, but not unwelcome.

[@marlayneboblett1267]

I get chills and this touched my Spirit deeply.

[@JulieHouston-c1t]

That is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing it- I haven’t heard it in years ❤️

[@gabbybriley6725]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful choir ❤ you can feel the spirit so strong !!

[@ameyers67]

My sister just tried out for the choir this past Saturday. The first part of the trial consists of listening to about two hours of notes and identifying each one. These people are real professionals.

[@karenculver9790]

Wow!

[@cynthiabower8558]

Thanks for sharing this. I get to attend their concerts live usually every year or even more often. It is spectacular, and as you say, "not boring" at any of the performances. I also love their guest artists and Charlie - you need to be one someday.

[@MrSkyrich]

My mother was in the Tabernacle Choir in 1959, when they sang this song, and won a Grammy award. :)

[@emaleepope3522]

Both my parents were in the Tabernacle choir when i was growing up. I have heard the choir live many many times. This is by far my favorite song they do. Goosebumps every time. I had the blessing to sing this same arrangement in a different choir. I could barely make it through because of tears. it's an amazing song sung by an amazing choir.

[@beltizad]

I would LOVE it if reacted to BYU Vocal Point singing Nearer My God to Thee. Given your enjoyment of the Tabernacle Choir, I'm confident you'll be blown away.

[@Angela-zc1fv]

Yes. This is what I was thinking too.

[@hollycall3144]

I second this!

[@sherilynmills6934]

@@beltizad And "In Christ Alone".

[@professorshutt4335]

I love that one too! Great suggestion.

[@lindaschwartz5836]

Woah!!!! Don’t know why, but I TOTALLY listen to my composer and started crying massively-and couldn’t control it! What happened?? What amazing power this choir holds. You know what? I loved the song so much, I played it again… and gosh darn … had the same visceral reaction…. My heart…. 😮❤

[@christineschutten248]

I cry whenever I hear this song.

[@DrFrei]

Charlie, I'm new to you, but I love your sign off. And I already "Freakin' love you!" Love your spirit, your positivity! Please KEEP up the LOVE between everyone! You're a great example!

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@bmking191]

Love you channel. Yoir first Tab Choir reaction brought me into your orbit. LDS people respect all faiths and work together with others to serve God and men. Don't let the crazies who spew hate instead of love distract xou. Love you man.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Love you too brother. Thanks for watching

[@marshaloveridge1527]

It’s voluntary service, and the choir members try out for the choir. I once sang a regional choir in the Tabernacle, it was so wonderful, the speaker told us we sounded just like the Tabernacle Choir, made us all feel so good, even though we knew that was a great exaggeration. A great memory from long ago❣️

[@deborahbeeton3634]

You have made me so happy by sharing this and your response. I sing in the tabernacle choir ( Alto 1) going on 5 years and it has been nothing short of an honor. We are all volunteers. Your response to this song just makes me want to shout from the rooftops AMEN! It’s a sound that almost transcends our reality! It’s so wonderful to feel your sincere love for this sound. Sometimes I can’t stop the tears while singing this song and many others that Dr Mac Wilberg creates or arranges!!!

[@jenmerkley1642]

I was in Mormon Youth Chorus (a younger version of this choir) a while back. We sang this version many times. It still gives me chills every time I hear it. Singing it intensifies that by 10 fold. I'm glad you are enjoying so many songs sung by the Tabernacle Choir.

[@tuxedonix2884]

Whenever i listen to the song, i turn it up full blast and grab my cat and dance! She does not appreciate it. 😂.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

🤣🤣

[@tuxedonix2884]

@TheCharlieSmithChannel and no the cat does NOT appreciate it.

[@clint4488]

I get chills every time that the Mormon Tab performs this song.

[@brittleeflynn7224]

Check out Sissel with the Tabernacle Choir singing “Slow Down.” Pure peace paired w the voice of an angel and a choir of angels. ❤

[@amberpelton5679]

I love that song!! ❤

[@suem6004]

He did

[@laurastreeter1737]

@@suem6004I can’t find it- do you know when he did that video? I’d love to see his reaction because I was able to attend that concert and it was AMAZING!!

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

I haven't done it yet

[@laurastreeter1737]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannel Thanks for the reply- i was making myself crazy looking for it- you’ll LOOOOVE IT!!!!

[@christinalogan311]

Wow !!! Goosebumps!! Superb ✨✨✨

[@MatuaIeremia]

Beautiful voice always LDS Tabernacle choir

[@SeerOfTime577]

Ah, I love seeing more Tabernacle Choir reactions! Thank you for sharing your reaction and kind words.

[@davidkeithlangfordjr.3566]

Just to let you know, the choir won an award for that hymn. It is the choir's #1 Hit of all time. President Reagon has called the Tabernacle Choir, The American Choir. When he just President of the United States back in the 1980's.

[@gregorylewis8471]

The Choir performed this at the USMA at West Point, NY on the Hudson river. It was absolutely magnificent!

[@thelittlethingskate9567]

They also sang at the Olympics opening ceremony in Utah. This made me think of Russel M Nelson’s invitation to our youth: “I am inviting every young woman and every young man between the ages of 12 and 18 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel.”

[@argo12]

I just found your channel today and I'm so happy you're feeling "it" with our beautiful choir and orchestra! You're not the only one who gets emotional with the beautiful music! I hope you enjoyed conference! It was a wonderful weekend. We get to do that every six months!

[@loganater1]

Charlie, please listen to Sissel performing "Slow Down" with the Tabernacle Choir in 2019. It's the most beautiful thing ever!

[@aprilhansen5867]

I agree!! The most beautiful thing you'll hear!

[@FromG2eminor]

I concur!

[@SaraHurd]

I third this!

[@kristiehansen8976]

I totally agree. You will be a different person after listening to it!

[@natalieanderson-e2m]

I’m going to go listen to it now!

[@janewoodward4799]

You ought to be in the Tabernacle and hear them in person. You will be floating with the Holy Spirit! And their Christmas shows are UNBEATABLE!!!!

[@westlakesports20-23]

Love the Tabernacle Choir!

[@EkeretteAkpakpan]

The choice is amazing, wonderful, uplifting and edifying. I love listening to the choir.

[@shoutpineapple9593]

I love the tabernacle choir content! The spirit is amazing!

[@Tbehartoo]

Singing quietly is just so difficult, and they show such dynamic range. Thanks for sharing this