"Were You There?" BYU Men's Chorus

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2 ай бұрын

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

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@jc1400 2 ай бұрын

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.

@janesmith9024 2 ай бұрын

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.

@tracytippetts8651 2 ай бұрын

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! 🫡🤗🙏👍

@lilac1845 2 ай бұрын

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

@georgegouraud2709 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@byufortheworld 2 ай бұрын

How did your church's choir sound?

@waynebulson941 2 ай бұрын

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

@marygodwin4497 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

@pmedic523 2 ай бұрын

Immaculate. The harmonies and articulation. Perfection.

@yznalnoing1 2 ай бұрын

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

@X-Collector82 2 ай бұрын

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

@kimgregoryholman 2 ай бұрын

📣SPLENDIDLY SPLENDID 📣

@HallPhoebe 2 ай бұрын

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

@ashleygittins934 2 ай бұрын

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

@joydaniel597 2 ай бұрын

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

@victorynowall 2 ай бұрын

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

@sharonwhitmore8932 2 ай бұрын

WoW! what love God has for. us!!

@eunicewinship2368 2 ай бұрын

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

@wayneorr6748 2 ай бұрын

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

@pambitsch6421 2 ай бұрын

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

@michelleb2497 2 ай бұрын

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

@paulakalanikau6923 2 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing, such beautiful voices and hymn.

@philshuster7463 2 ай бұрын

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

@lewiegun 2 ай бұрын

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

@marterisher2335 2 ай бұрын

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

@jhessable 2 ай бұрын

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

@andreavelasquez8460 2 ай бұрын

Such soothing voices to my ears and to my spirit

@alicemattsen2208 2 ай бұрын

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

@holversonmusic3141 2 ай бұрын

Just beautiful. Very nicely done!

@donaina8503 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful to listen to over and over!

@marykarensolomon7103 2 ай бұрын

Beautifully done! Thanks❤️

@dwise571 2 ай бұрын

You all sound great in the new concert hall!

@KaiJames44 2 ай бұрын

Excellent conducting.

@pontiacmon Ай бұрын

Good show gentlemen!

@sharonstopka8609 2 ай бұрын

So, so beautiful!

@evajackson9470 2 ай бұрын

I feel peace us l lessening 😮

@user-on9pi5gc2i 2 ай бұрын

So touching and amazing song

@sallylyde908 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@elcygorgonicheruti4467 2 ай бұрын

Very beautiful.

@amandadangerfieldpiano 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. United.

@HD-Worship 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter...GBU all

@EstherElijah-po6hi 2 ай бұрын

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

@happydays3678 2 ай бұрын

So moving. ❤

@ronaldcoleman365 2 ай бұрын

Well done gentlemen.

@MusicalEntity 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I LOVE this

@piezymaa3450 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Beautiful!

@helenterupo 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful choir🙏

@stellakondo5043 2 ай бұрын

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

@jillliibus3190 2 ай бұрын

Awesome

@bonnienandino6942 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this ❤

@leonie_s 2 ай бұрын

❤

@jarrahlyn 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@nancy8012 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@roselaniprobst2515 2 ай бұрын

Very well done!

@katiewilliams5643 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful 😍

@millenialhymns 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful. ❤️

@regkane-Pluvis 2 ай бұрын

This is absolutely awesome.. Reg

@mrsjazzcat1 2 ай бұрын

Fabulously beautiful.

@elisaportillo4314 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!

@nicksower6064 2 ай бұрын

Simply beautiful.

@normafavela3912 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing!

@margarethavanrooyen7596 2 ай бұрын

It is so beautiful.

@garyingersoll2460 2 ай бұрын

so beautiful....

@victorkantee7623 2 ай бұрын

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

@victorkantee7623 2 ай бұрын

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

@angelacornell8660 2 ай бұрын

Listening in Canberra, waiting.

@rochellewarren5008 2 ай бұрын

💜

@MarcusNimmer 2 ай бұрын

Great performance - good evening to all who listened this

@guipevaldi2011 Ай бұрын

🇨🇱

@pascalmuller6467 2 ай бұрын

Extra

@vonsowards1297 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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