"When I'm With You" - Ben Rector with Cody Fry and the National Symphony Orchestra

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Ben Rector performs a newly orchestrated version of his song “When I'm With You” with Cody Fry and the National Symphony Orchestra live at The Kennedy Center.
When I'm With You
Written and performed by Ben Rector
Orchestrated by Cody Fry
With the National Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Steven Reineke
Filmed live in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on January 24th, 2023.
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Video:
Executive Producers - Regis Vogt & Ben Rosenfield
Director/Director of Photography - Tony Yoon
Assistant Director - Kyle Schick
Lighting Designer - William D’Eugenio
Sound Mixer - Jake Hartsfield
Technical Director - Stella Sharpe
Video Engineer/PTZ Operator - Ayal Subar
PTZ Operator - Brandon Cardley
Steadicam Operator - Tyler Davis
Lead Camera Technician/Assistant Camera: Steadicam - Evan Luzi
Camera Technician/Camera Operator - Harry Oakes
Assistant Camera Technician/Camera Operator - Eric Black
Assistant Camera Technician/Camera Operator - William Webb
Camera Operator - Rick Burks
Camera Operator - Ryan Nichols
Camera Operator - Thea Belle Flanzer
Concert Hall Master Technicians:
Michael Buchman
Paul Johannes
April King
John Ottaviano
Ari Qorb
Max Queen

[@ashleyvaughan5512]

Ben Rector, you should put this version on a record. 🔥

[@johnrump2281]

As a musician myself, i'll tell you this: these guys are the REAL DEAL. With so much digitized sound and artificial instrumentation out there, there's NOTHING like real musicians, playing well composed music on real instruments backed by a real orchestra of incredible musicians. It's why they move people so much. Seeing this show in Minneapolis in June. Cannot wait!

[@TaniPolanskyMusic]

My wife, 7 month old son, and I flew all the way from California for this. Cried my eyes out the whole time. What a gift you both are 🙏🏻❤️

[@extremejosh9899]

Anyone else listening to this like 5 times a day?

[@benjaminbachman]

yup!

[@jamesharris167]

Ditto

[@czechyrslf]

I beg of you to invite them back. 🙏🏽

[@kevingreen4952]

If this were released on Spotify, it would be the runaway top song in my 2023 Wrapped.

[@letyciavieira7274]

mine too, for sure!

[@emmae8164]

Had the wonderful opportunity to be at this show live with my sister and I cried listening to this. Love the lyrics and the emotion.

[@TopThrillNagster]

I was with my sister too and cried as well! 😂 What a way to start out such a magical and memorable night!

[@brennadryl]

Oh. My. Goodness. This song is so breathtakingly beautiful… I’m speechless

[@DrummyHead]

This should be an entire album. His songs but accompanied by an orchestra… Don’t know why more artists do collaborations like this!!

[@GetAwayWithBK]

Cody Fry does! Just not Ben. Yet...

[@PeterLewysPreston]

Because it’s incredibly expensive to record with an orchestra. And for most artists it’s just not in the realm of affordability. And since almost nobody buys albums anymore and streaming revenues are so low they’re basically negligible, it’s a losing deal. Unless an artists gets a sponsorship (or multiple) recording with a full symphonic orchestra remains wishful thinking.

[@starbuk138]

@@PeterLewysPreston Makes you wonder how Cody affords it?!

[@Culture0Vulture]

I've listened to this several times now, and it stirs something deep in my soul. I've seen Ben and Cody several times live, and this is the very best they've ever sounded. Please oh please release the shows as both an album and a film!🤞👏💓

[@SGRealEstateGuy]

Epic.

[@ShanghaiTex]

I was there and I still can't believe it. I feel so honored to have had the incredible opportunity to be there. I've seen lots of concerts in my 38 years on this earth but this is honestly in the top 5.

[@david-antoniuk]

Epic 4 against 3 in the orchestra! (3:28) I listened back to that section about 12 times in a row. 😁

[@asiansplenda]

Ben's reaction too

[@willselden7707]

I don’t know how they could resist playing that in every chorus once they discovered it

[@mrsshaffer10]

If I saw this live I would bawl my eyes out! Love this arrangement.

[@carlospeguero4986]

That french horn rip at 3:36, no idea why but i love it

[@emilycosta9804]

I can't stop listening to this. It's so captivating with the orchestra. Absolutely beautiful.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Was also lucky enough to be at the show on the 25th. My wife and I traveled from St. Louis to see this and it didn't let us down. We talk about it daily! I'm SO HAPPY we get to hear at least a part of the show again!!

[@dmbfanmike]

Beautiful

[@sanenkichu7988]

Two of my favourite artist together.

[@mcrawfs]

This gives me chills!! Goosebumps galore!

[@zephirinkoleouraga6862]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-jb9ts7tz4c]

Очень хорошие музыканты! Браво! Слушаю в России! Артистам оркестра низкий поклон! Прекрасная музыка! Привет с Кавказа!

[@Natypsm]

I need this in Spotify 🥹

[@benjaminbachman]

Has to be one of, if not thee best concert I have seen in my entire life. :)

[@mypresentdelight]

APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE I had so wished I could be there. This is the next best thing. Thank you so much!

[@mattholliday307]

Fantastic!! So well done everyone!

[@maikenmaemets9875]

Wow, just wow!!

[@JulieAnnBasile]

gorgeous and I can't stop doing my ballet dancing in my little apartment -- I love this! Thank you!!! Majestic and beautiful!

[@mandyjones1511]

That ending 🤩🤩😭😭😭😭

[@miltonperry9135]

Stunning!!! I have seen him twice live in concert, but this is epic!!

[@JonasStuart]

Loved everything about this ❤

[@markshepardsongs]

OH MY GAWD! full body chills. just incredible. so grateful I got to hear this.... wow.

[@deannaharless4726]

It is a pretty song and he got a good voice and may god bless him and his family

[@mattyj2139]

I am in complete aww and lost for words…. Simply breathtaking.🌻🤙🏽❤️

[@MissyA1966]

Beautiful! This made my morning! ❤️

[@Shanelie]

Omg. 👏👏👏

[@GodsgalMN]

Ben - with the magnificent orchestra behind you, the touching lyrics are expressed dramatically to accurately reflect the words you are singing. When I'm With You: is breath taking in this special version. Ty. ♥️

[@RicCederholm]

This is amazing! Chills throughout. Damn!

[@BlueBass2]

inCREDIBLE

[@indomikuahtelor]

Outstanding performance! Hopefully one day I'll be able to watch your performance in person. :D

[@julieburley9253]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JacksonCampbell]

Why is this not on Spotify?

[@baileygrib]

Does anybody know the time signature for the orchestration? Watching Cody’s leg bouncing 16th notes while the conductor is on a different cycle (I think?) accentuating the 2 and 4 beats rather than the downbeats