"Were You There?" BYU Men's Chorus

Sharing the spirit of the Easter season, BYU Men’s Chorus has released new music about the life, sacrifice and grace of Jesus Christ. In this solemn hymn, “Were You There?” the chorus, conducted by Brent Wells, evokes the depths of Christ’s sacrifice, and His triumphant rise from the tomb. "Were You There," arranged by Jamey Ray, originated as an African-American spiritual, and carries a message of hope and redemption.
A new Men's Chorus EP, "He Sent His Son," includes four new songs for streaming/download.
See links at byurecords.lnk.to/mc-HeSentHi...
"Were You There?" Arranged by Jamey Ray, Published by Alfred Music Publishing Co.
Performed by BYU Men's Chorus
Dr. Brent Wells, Conductor
Special thanks to BYU School of Music and College of Fine Arts & Communications
Video produced by BYU Video/BYU University Communications

[@janesmith9024]

I first sung this as a very very small girl in the 1960s at Catholic school. It remains as beautiful today as then and particularly when sung so well by these impressive young men.

[@georgegouraud2709]

My church's choir is singing this at our Good Friday service tonight. If we can sound one-tenth as good, I will be ecstatic.

[@noodengr3three825]

We sang it as a congregation last night. Lovely song but hard for untrained voices to do justice to it. This version was awesome

[@annaanderson8456]

Your choir will be lovely. Every participant will feel the Spirit and that is wonderful.

[@byufortheworld]

How did your church's choir sound?

[@lilac1845]

Skillfully arranged, beautifully performed, and meticulously trained. Well done, Mr. Wells and BYU Men’s Chorus.

[@waynebulson941]

Ohhhh.......the beautiful, pure tone of men's voices. So lovely! Great job from the arranger, conductor and chorus. Thank you!!

[@tracytippetts8651]

I feel like shouting GLORY! when I watch and hear this magnificent choir sing this inspiring hymn. They are the modern version of Helaman's stripping warriors! I am a proud (And humble) graduate of BYU! "God's University". No doubt about it! Semper Fi! 🫡🤗🙏👍

[@pmedic523]

Immaculate. The harmonies and articulation. Perfection.

[@jc1400]

Look up “Welsh men’s choir, where you there?” It’s an entire stadium full of men singing this. I think it was upwards of 50,000 men.

[@HallPhoebe]

Love love love their beautiful harmony. What a fabulous performance.

[@sharonwhitmore8932]

WoW! what love God has for. us!!

[@marygodwin4497]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@yznalnoing1]

Beautiful. I LOVE to hear men’s voices/choirs. Excellent rendition!

[@X-Collector82]

This broke me down. Absolutely beautiful harmonies and arrangement. I envision this is what Heaven sounds like

[@evajackson9470]

I feel peace us l lessening 😮

[@joydaniel597]

Now this is what I called talent that’s put into good use.

[@wayneorr6748]

What a beautiful tribute to you young man.thank you for

[@KaiJames44]

Excellent conducting.

[@elcygorgonicheruti4467]

Very beautiful.

[@eunicewinship2368]

So moving and so full of hope. And meaning to this world of so much uncertainty.

[@kimgregoryholman]

📣SPLENDIDLY SPLENDID 📣

[@andreavelasquez8460]

Such soothing voices to my ears and to my spirit

[@jhessable]

Just love listening; my grandson a high tenor, i love thinking I can hear him🧡🧡

[@pambitsch6421]

What an incredible sound your voices make and an inspirational message. Thank you!!!

[@pontiacmon]

Good show gentlemen!

[@victorynowall]

Amazing! May the Holy Spirit be with you all.❤🙏

[@user-on9pi5gc2i]

So touching and amazing song

[@donaina8503]

Absolutely wonderful to listen to over and over!

[@sallylyde908]

Thank you.

[@paulakalanikau6923]

Mahalo for sharing, such beautiful voices and hymn.

[@sharonstopka8609]

So, so beautiful!

[@michelleb2497]

Wow! Such beautiful perfection!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ashleygittins934]

Wonderfully sung! And what a fine arrangement. Thank you.

[@happydays3678]

So moving. ❤

[@lewiegun]

Gorgeous song, wonderfully performed. Amazing pre-Easter gift!

[@marterisher2335]

So beautiful. Thank you for posting this poignantly tender number.

[@alicemattsen2208]

Excellent! Conjures up many visual thoughts and an array of emotions. Beautifully done! Thank you!

[@dwise571]

You all sound great in the new concert hall!

[@marykarensolomon7103]

Beautifully done! Thanks❤️

[@holversonmusic3141]

Just beautiful. Very nicely done!

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

Absolutely beautiful. United.

[@ronaldcoleman365]

Well done gentlemen.

[@philshuster7463]

Outstanding in every aspect! Superb presentation, perfect execution and inspiring to the soul! What more could one ask for!

[@stellakondo5043]

This is so beautiful and touching. Love that it is done without music. Makes it real.

[@MusicalEntity]

Thank you! I LOVE this

[@EstherElijah-po6hi]

I so love this!🤍 The harmony and composure is so good.

[@HD-Worship]

Happy Easter...GBU all

[@piezymaa3450]

Thank you! Beautiful!

[@helenterupo]

Beautiful choir🙏

[@jillliibus3190]

Awesome

[@nicksower6064]

Simply beautiful.

[@bonnienandino6942]

Thank you for posting this ❤

[@mrsjazzcat1]

Fabulously beautiful.

[@jarrahlyn]

Fantastic! Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nancy8012]

Beautiful!

[@margarethavanrooyen7596]

It is so beautiful.

[@leonie_s]

❤

[@elisaportillo4314]

Beautiful!!

[@katiewilliams5643]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@regkane-Pluvis]

This is absolutely awesome.. Reg

[@normafavela3912]

Absolutely amazing!

[@victorkantee7623]

Nice arrangement and a great interpretation always giving the best of sounds

[@victorkantee7623]

Noticed almost every one commented about the great arrangement first ❤❤

[@roselaniprobst2515]

Very well done!

[@garyingersoll2460]

so beautiful....

[@millenialhymns]

Beautiful. ❤️

[@angelacornell8660]

Listening in Canberra, waiting.

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜

[@guipevaldi2011]

🇨🇱

[@MarcusNimmer]

Great performance - good evening to all who listened this

[@pascalmuller6467]

Extra

[@vonsowards1297]

I take issue with worship music that is overly repetitive (it feels a bit brainwash-y), however it can be well don’t when each recycle of the phrase brings a new perspective on what is being said. A building of message with each repetition. This song exemplifies that feeling very beautifully! (Also, a bit of repetitive songs become very irreverent. We’re You There gives reverence to the subject)

[@internationalartists]

New music? This song is from the 1800s, and is a spiritual, and all other denominations in know this song. So late to the game.

[@BYU]

Yes - we should have stated more accurately in the description that this is a new recording, not a new song. In the full KZbin description, we do acknowledge its origins as a spiritual. Thank you for sharing your comment.

[@arleneolsen3231]

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