In times of fear and uncertainty, take comfort from the inspiring and powerful message of “Nearer My God to Thee.”
Vocal Majority’s latest video release comes at a time when we all seek reassurance. The Latin lyrics in this song, when translated to English, sends the inspiring message that “with God helping, nothing should be feared.”
The unique arrangement comes from James Stevens, a former member of BYU’s Vocal Point, who writes, “This arrangement truly came to me as a gift from God. Thus, I have decided that it belongs to everyone. Please use it as much as you would like to praise His name forever.”
The video features an ensemble of nine quartet Gold Medalists from the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Association of International Champions.
It is worthwhile to mention that the song was recorded prior to social distancing measures.
We hope you enjoy and share this powerful arrangement of “Nearer My God to Thee.”
Excelsior!
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Arranged by James Stevens
Special thanks to the ensemble cast
All are members of Gold Medal Quartets in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Association of International Champions
Soloists:
Drew Ochoa (After Hours)
Tim Waurick (Vocal Spectrum)
Ensemble:
Eric Dalbey (Vocal Spectrum)
Tony De Rosa (Keepsake, PLATINUM, Max Q, Main Street)
Brandon Guyton (4 Voices, Crossroads)
Gary Lewis (PLATINUM, Max Q)
Jeff Oxley (Rapscallions, Acoustix, Max Q)
Mike Slamka (Power Play, Crossroads)
Bryan Ziegler (After Hours)
Arranged by: James Stevens
Recorded at: Riverside Church of Christ, Coppell, Texas
Audio Recording by: David Rosenblad
Recording Engineer: Nick Alexander
Mixed by: Dave Giangiulio
Musical Director: Greg Clancy
Executive Musical Director: Jim Clancy
Video Production
Coordination: Gary Hennerberg
Director of Photography: Chris Gomez
Edited By: Travis W. Wood, Bradley J. Pecherek of Wood FilmMakers Productions