Slow Down - Sissel (2019 Pioneer Concert with The Tabernacle Choir)
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Internationally acclaimed Norwegian-born singer Sissel performed "Slow Down," by Chuck Girard and arranged by Sam Cardon, during the 2019 Pioneer Day Concert with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. This was a stand-out moment in the concert that brought on many tears and a standing ovation each night. Sissel expresses emotion and meaning through lyrics and music like no other.
Lyrics:
In the midst of my confusion
In the time of desperate need
When I am thinking not too clearly
A gentle voice does intercede
Slow down, slow down, be still
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God
In the time of tribulation
When I'm feeling so unsure
When things are pressing in about me
Comes a gentle voice so still, so pure
Slow down, slow down, be still, my child
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God
And know that He is God
Audiences still have not forgotten Sissel’s stunning performances at the Choir and Orchestra’s 2006 Christmas concerts and still regard her as one of the favorite guests of the Choir. The concert was shown in 2007 on PBS stations to 4 million viewers around the country. The Christmas CD, Spirit of the Season, was #1 on Billboard’s Classical chart for nine weeks and was nominated for two Grammy® awards.
For more about Sissel: sisselmusic.com/
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I am dying battling cancer I feel like I am underwater holding my last breathe. This song brought life back with God's holy spirit in me I can do anything. Loved love ❤️ this song 🎵 😊 TYTYTY
May the peace of the Lord be with you!
May His face shine upon you. May you journey through with dignity & blessed assurance. 2 Corinthians 12:9 tells us, 'And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.'
All the best to you !!! ❤
Thank you Lord Amen 🙌🙏🍀✋✋🙏
😊God bless You abundantly
My Sister and I fell into a habit of finding music on TH-cam and playing it to each other. Because I have always loved the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I stumbled across this beautiful song. I played it to my Sister who cried upon hearing it. Like me, she thought it was one of the most beautiful songs she had ever heard. Sadly, my sister died in January this year. I played this at her funeral and it had almost all the congregation in tears too. Though it brings me sadness, I keep coming back to listen to it time and time again.
So sorry for your loss, may you be comforted by the lord!
❤
So sorry about your sister!! My 95 yr old dad has had trouble deciding what music he wants at his funeral. I have a sweet story about him and this song, so I want to thank you for the idea of playing this at a funeral. I think it would be perfect and he will probably agree!!
God blessed you & your sister with love; in turn you're blessing us with sharing your story of sisterly love. Thank you, Lord, for these two ladies; one on earth, one now living eternally with You, Our King.
Thank you for sharing.....mybdaughter is in a choir that will be backing a soloist on this peace..next Sunday...I will share thia with them
I saw this live in 2019. There wasn’t a dry eye in the entire conference center. I cry every time I hear this. Any one with any light within their soul will feel the presence of God while listening to this magnificent song. Inspired music is a window to Heaven and a gateway to the soul.
I was there too. It was magical. I just remember the transcendent feeling in the room how everyone was completely silent and the only person in the room was her. And then at the end when we all applauded for nearly 5 minutes. And she was worried she couldn’t do justice to the song. This is still the song I listen to when I’m having an anxiety attack
I am a classic rock and roll guy, and I must admit this is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
My sisters and listened to this song the morning my dad died. It's been almost 3 years and it still makes me cry. But the message is so beautiful and such an amazing reminder of the might and love of the Savior and Heavenly Father. 😢❤
May the love of Heavenly Father surround you and the resurrection of Jesus Christ comfort you ❤
I was there three years ago when she canonized this song in truly angelic fashion. That moment touched me forever. The applause seemed to go on forever. Standing ovation, whistling, cheers. The applause was recognition of having witnessed true artistic perfection and having felt a few moments of perfect peace. What an amazing and blessed talent! Thank you Sissel and TCOTS!
One of. The. Best voices in history so touching bless her
I wish they kept the whole applause on this video.
I lost my identical twin in August ‘22 to cancer. My niece’s daughter sang this at her funeral. I could feel my sister in the room. I feel the spirit every time I hear this song. Our God is so close.❤
May the peace of our Lord be with you, knowing that your twin is with him!
Just sent a prayer for you, your sister and all your family.
Amen
I believe all of heaven paused, just to hear you sing!
What a beautiful comment; it literally brought tears to my eyes.
Amen to that.
AMEN!!!!!
Agreed
Truly a beautiful thought! The song reduces me to tears every time I hear it.
People need to understand that the amount of control it takes to sing slowly and to maintain pitch and breath control is HUGE.. it is so difficult.. it takes my breath away again and again every time I hear this. ❤
Also to mention - the timing is awesome too. I just keep listening to this one - she said she felt pressure to do it justice, but it's an absolutely perfect rendition as far as I can see. I can't see anyone topping that.
Simply amazing ❤
I listened to this about 2,000 times throughout 2020, when shock overcame me. All I could do, other than my job, was “be still and wait on the Spirit of the Lord.” What a gift she gave, right before a series of traumatic family and other events.
This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my 77 years. Sissel's voice is the ultimate in any field that I have heard. Listening to Sissel daily makes my life worth living. So pure. I'm not a religious person but this song would appeal to almost any person hearing it.
lovely
Totally agree… it calms my mind and spirit every time I listen to it….which is frequently. To see her in a live concert is on my bucket list…..i will plan a trip around her tour dates for sure.
I concur! This song changed my life
I totally agree! She touches my soul.
If this touches you, then you are religious🙂
I believe the Lord is smiling, because of this song
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard
I tell people that this is the most beautiful song, that they have never heard! Then share it with them.
I played this song over and over again for my 91-year-old Daddy during his last couple of days on earth. He was such a busy, hurry-up, go-getter of a man, that growing old and facing his own mortality came as a big surprise to him, I think. He was anxious and fidgety in bed, not used to lying still or resting. Worried for his state of mind and ability to feel at peace, I played this song for him to try to bring a measure of a restful spirit into the room. I hope that it helped him to feel God close by Him and the permission he needed to be able to rest and to know that everything is going to be alright. So that my Dad could just relax and know that "He [God] IS God"! [emphasis added]. This song brought comfort to my heart also and brought great peace to me, my family and to others who were there at the time.
I not only feel a great Spirit of my Father in Heaven in this song, but with it, feel that Sissel brings a spirit to this song that all of the comments can only describe as Heavenly. For me? It's as if the beauty and spirit of this song ignites a memory for me of a time in heaven, where we were being cared for and sung lullabies to by our First Mother and maybe by other nurturing angels accompanying her, in heaven. We are all so special and loved and it's as if this song testifies to each of us, that we once were nurtured and filled with these feelings of care and love at one time, and that though we can't see or remember it, that kind of love for us still exists! ❤️❤️❤️
Sissel NEEDS to sing much more Regularly with the Morman Tab. Seriously...it's a match made in HEAVEN.❤❤❤
Standing ovation for the sublime Sissel.
You are an Angel came on the earth to bless the world.🌸🌺🌸🌻🌼🌼🌼🌺💐🌹
I am an 88year old man and I love music so I joined Spotify. My first download was Sissel and her Slow down it just blew me away, her voice is so pure. I have now downloaded all her recordings. They give me an awful lot of pleasure. Alex Copsey
Can I ask you, Mr. Alex , to take your text as Also mine? Thanks. SISSEL always then almost ...(ok w/ NEIL SEDAKA was yesterday). FROM LISBON with love
No one who has been touched by God to even the slightest degree would even dare think about giving this masterpiece a thumbs down.
I really heard an angel sing, I cried...
I’m so glad they didn’t edit out the applause. That moment when she realizes that approximately twenty thousand people are giving her a standing ovation is magical.
The applause was even longer in person
Incredibly fantastic rendition by all involved here!
@@benzun9600 yes it was my goodness but it was well deserved!
That song 🎵 was written for Sissl n oh how she touches heart soul n mind as she did those thousands that applauded her. And the power of God is just special. Thanks 😊 to God to that singing group to the orchestra to Sissl n to that wonderful conductor who prayerfully conducted the entire performance.
I’m
Sissel at her finest! 🎉
I was blessed to be at this concert and was impressed with not only the music and words and pure beauty of Sissel's voice, but more importantly what you do not see in this wonderful video. As you see and hear the ovations in the audience, I stood with gratitude with what seemed to be everyone to cheer her on, with tears in our eyes. In my mind's eye, even in spirit, I felt that at moments in our lives, we, too are being supported with love and appreciation. I know that the veil from this life to the next being thin, that there are those loved ones who are pleading and praying, in their own way, for our success. Even cheering us on!
Thank you for your comment :)
I was in heaven for about 6 minutes!! Stunningly gorgeous!
Hearing this for the first time was such a spiritual moment for me. I was not even there at the event. I saw a video that the arranger Sam Cardon let me watch before it went public. I cried for about 15 minutes in silence afterward. I was speechless. Her purity. Her sincere performance. Her humility and tranquility blew me away beyond words. Thank you, Sissel, Sam Cardon, Tabernacle Choir, and Orchestra at Temple Square. And thanks be to God. You gave us a piece of Heaven right here in this moment.
I continue to wonder what the choir and orchestra's reactions were during rehearsal. They performed heavenly with this heavenly messenger.
I am a Orthodox Christian. I must say, this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
This is by far the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life. I just cannot get enough of it.
"behold, I am undone"
Isaiah 6:5
...so beautiful, I am in tears by the time it gets to the end.
How does this happen to a 52 year old Englishman ???
I love her gestures. They mirror the great parent of us all tenderly calling to us to slow down and know that he is God. Beautiful message!
same here it is heartbreakingly gorgeous.
@@andyfield7397 It is the Spirit of The Lord. Watch and see how He also touches Sissel at the very end of the video. The whole room felt it.
@@keithmaloy8642 Yes! Particularly needed right now in the middle of all this turmoil.
I totally agree; this is as good as it gets with music. God clearly blessed Sissel for a good reason, she brings great joy and she feels every word she is singing because she loves God - that much is obvious. At the end, she is so overwhelmed by the standing ovation, she cannot hold back her tears. she is my favourite voice of this and the last millennia and I play her music often on my weekly classical music programme on 101fm Australia. God Bless Sissel
If we - I - could only fully grasp this Truth. What more could I need.
I WAS LOOKING FOR A TOTALLY DIFFERENT SONG, AND THIS BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL SONG CAME UP!!!
IT IS NOW IN MY PLAYLIST!!!❤️💚🤍😘
It was last April 19, 2020 when I audibly heard my late hubby”s voice “Hello dear” & thereafter heard him sang ONE of his favorite songs “Slow Down” I was moved to tears and left the kitchen. I went out to gasp for fresh air. Outside, i was gently “embraced” by the cool breeze, for three times. After my crying time, I went back to the house & looked for this song on TH-cam & Voila! I got Sissel’s song, my first time to have heard it on TH-cam. Since then, sissel has become a great company whether am in my bed or at the kitchen. Her VOICE sounds like AN ANGEL-gently whispering each word with such assurance that God is at hand! God bless and more LOVE & POWER !
Yes I understand. Bless you.
Judith C. Bacarro, Ed.D. 7
Andy Field h)6
Sissel
I prepare for the Temple by Listening to you sing "Slow Down ".
It prepares me in serving the hundreds of thousands of God's children on the other side of the Veil. You were called, and blessed of God when you preformed what to me is a very sacred song.
Thank you for service to all of God's children.
I have listened to this many times. Each time I think I will not tear up, but each time I tear up more. How beautiful.
Here is the voice of a true believer.
With a voice like that, even the Tabernacle Choir has the right to be entertained.
Thank you for your 👍.Let us encourage more great voices and music to be created and be invited to enlighten and entertain at Temple Square.
I am a trauma responder. After discovering this "angel with the voice of God," I have used her
to communicate God's unconditional love and presence to those I work with. How do you put into words the feeling of being touched by grace?
"Awesome, humbled, blessed" don't begin to express it. There are many words used to describe God's presence. Sissel is another. Much, much love and thanks from those in "desperate need."
there is no substitute for the "feeling of being touched by grace". there are no words.
Well said, you covered it, ALL!
The Lord spoke to me today and I almost missed it. He was saying, “what’s your hurry?…child, don’t you hear Me?… hear My voice…slow down”…and just a few minutes later, this song was emailed to me. It stopped me in my tracks. God had been speaking to me all along and I was too busy and almost missed it.
A song hasn't made me feel this way for a long time.
When your life is as big a mess as mine this song certainly helps
I was there during that performance. It was amazing the spirit it brought to that place. Plus the standing ovation. This is my feel good song anytime I need to slow down…
Her humility makes the song even more perfect. And the musicians' balance was perfect also. One of those moments when time stands still and you know a piece was written from heaven to be enjoyed on earth.
My husband and I were senior missionaries in the Salt Lake City Headquarters Mission and just returned home after 18 months. I went to this Pioneer concert last year, and I feel in love not only with this song but with her. This is bringing back so many memories. We were all sitting there together never knowing that just in a few months, we would need this song more than ever. I love this
Beautiful. There is a Spirit of the Lord in this. You can’t listen to this without feeling comfort and calm.
Truly my friend..I've no doubt he whispers this to us in difficult, frenzied times.
Amen!
Yes, the Angel of the Lord ministered a spirit of quietness through Cissy's voice, and the presence of God can be felt so strongly. It moved me to quiet, peaceful tears.
In my opinion Sissel is probably the greatest voice of our time. Yes there are other more powerful, technical or dramatic voices but when it comes to brightness and pure beauty Sissel is unsurpassed. I just love her.
By the way, I love that Sissel is doing the Namaste gesture, I belive that spirituality and the search for truth is universal regardless religion and race
AMEN
She has a crystalline voice. It is the most perfect female voice in the world. Her singing has been analyzed electronically and is perfect.
Beautiful voice 💕. So glad I saw her with the Tabernacle Choir.
TRUE!
She must be an Angel. I don’t think humans can sing to that perfection.
One of the most beautiful voices on earth, and simply a sublime song. This music lifts you up and carries you to God.
wow , just wow . for over thirty years this beautiful Lady has brought joy to the world . I'm playing this at my funeral , smartest thought that I've ever had
We were so lucky to be there. This song and the standing ovation was the highlight of an already fantastic evening. Big thanks to all to make this concert happen and making it available on TH-cam.
The joy and appreciation to hear such an angelic interpretation, brings shivers everytime I listen to this song! I agree, this is the nearest to perfection I have ever hear in my 80 odd years and I applaud Sissel for such a memorable perfomance. Helena du Toit. SOUTH AFRICA.
I agree 100% !!!
Have you EVER heard an audience erupt in sustained applause like that???? She looks overcome at the applause. She truly underestimated her impact 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕
Yip. She was so wrapped up in delivering the song she had no sense of what was happening to the audience. You can see she is unprepared when she finishes and opens her eyes.
Sissel is a werry humbled always She laugh and are a werry joyfully person and she fallow our savior that's why she is not known for many but we in Norway cnow here and love here as well as our savior "off couse not everybody"
Dearest Norwegian Sissel gave us this wonderful counsel last summer. Most of humanity will not listen. Now in March 2020, they have been forced not only slow down, but stop.
There was a divine presence in that room during this performance, you can feel it
Yes, there was. It was palpable.
Suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome I find it difficult to switch off my racing thoughts. One night I sat up all night, unable to sleep, and listened to this beautiful song over and over again. It brought balm to my soul and helped my mind slow down.
This is such an inspired song - my absolute favourite.
THIS HAS TO BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE IN SINGING I EVER HEARD, HER VOICE IS BREATHTAKING
This brings tears to my eyes. She is Perfect!🌹
It's time for Sissel to come back to Salt Lake City!! This song is absolute perfection!
Chuck Girard's amazing song.
I was there and I’m so grateful for it. I always get back here to feel the same thing I felt on that day. Everyone around was stunned. The standing ovation lasted something like one minute. Such a sweet spirit she has!
It was so powerful. It still is...
yeah she "lost it"... trying to hold it together but... this was a performance that she too will never forget. such a total class act and she's always been that way ever since I discovered her many years ago.
My favorite moment in that concert. It still brings me chills. A prayer that was sung and felt in every heart. Thank the heavens for earthbound angels like Sissel who bring a little bit of heaven to this world.
My family is immune compromised so we have already been on house lockdown for over a week. This beautiful song is now the theme song for our Coronavirus self-imposed isolation. Let's all slow down to appreciate and protect those we love.
Listening to this daily during this time.
With you on that.
She sings like an angel and looks like one, too. So humble and gentle!
Sissel, it's not only a beautiful song, but the way you sing it. You put your heart & soul in it & we, the people can feel it. Such a beautiful voice - stunning. I wish I had been there too. I love all your songs, but keep coming back to this, time & time again💕 Thank you.
I can't stop listening to this song. I've already loved Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, but this song brings me closer to my Heavenly Father.
Very appropriate and so essential to our mental and spiritual health to gain direction for our lives.
Solveig's Song and Slow Down are two unmatched artistic performances of these songs. Thank you, Sissel!
The most beautiful song and performance I’ve ever heard, I tear up in gratitude and am filled with the love of my Heavenly Father every single time I hear this. The choir, orchestra, and director were flawless....thank you Sissel
She is such a pure soul. Those tears at the end... Aww...
I can't tell you how many times I have listened to this and each time it brings me to tears. This lady has such an amazing voice, such control. I understand why they gave her a standing ovation!
One of the highlights of my life was hearing this and getting to sing with Sissel in this moment. Thank God for music and how easily it invites His Spirit into our lives when we need it.
You can't see here, but there was a standing ovation for the song. Being there and hearing this song was chilling. You could hear a pin drop. Such a great message.
Exquisite! I feel blessed for being able to hear this💞
gave me goose bumps so surreal
it looked like she truly was touched by the applause
"wow oh wow oh wow"
Justin Scott I envy your being there. I’ve added hearing this performance to my bucket list.
This is from another dimension
I often end my days with this beautiful song with Sissel from my home town of Bergen Norway. Gives me quiet and solitude and a few minutes to appreciate my life.
Today I saw and heard the voice of an angel. A very up lifting spiritual moment for me one which I will never forget.
Her delivery on this song is impeccable, with every nuance accentuated with her gestures! Perfection to the max!
Can this be downloaded to a phone?
Sissel, your comments suggest that you were not sure if you could do this song justice. If you and your amazing voice could not do justice to this song, then there is no one else on earth who could do it justice either. You just set the bar so high that no one will ever touch this song like you did. Thank you for leaving us a touch of God speaking through your voice and the amazing choir and orchestrate. The combination of all three has left the world a beautiful gift and musical treasure.
Marvelous!!!!!!!
Absolutely wonderful so glad I got the link to this I'll be listening to this a lot everybody keep up the good strong prayers and staying with your family
@@dianatucker8466 you got it!
Above is beautifully put.
Because of Sissel that song is the most prayerful of all time. Puts us in touch with our God who i can forget so easily
I wholeheartedly agree with what you said. Sissel has the voice of an angel.
When I first heard this song about 40 years ago, I couldn't hear it enough.
Love this performance. I was lucky enough to be part of that standing ovation. Such an amazing experience that I have relived over and over as I have listened to this song. Thank you Sissel for sharing your talent! I wish there was a karaoke version of the tabernacle choir I could sing with.
I was praying this evening when I was reminded of this song, sung by Sissel and performed with the Tabernacle Choir. I had to look it up and listen to it, which I did twice and bookmarked. It is so precious. I needed this message tonight and would do well to listen to it more often.
Oh my gosh this is so beautiful the voice of an Angel to but the words are awesome thankyou God one needs to be still and let You take over
Sissel has a new fan! What a beautiful performance to Glorify Jesus! God Bless!
With this dreaded virus sweeping our lands and homes, this is my go-to music when it seems things are getting out of hand and there's nothing I can do about it. This beautiful song by Sissel quickly and reverently centers my soul and I am again reminded that God is in the middle of it all and will see us through. Thank you Sissel for your incredibly beautiful talent you have shared with us all.... your voice is Heaven to so many in a very chaotic time....
HEARTBRAKING... THA NK YOU GODS BLESSING !
"Breathtaking to the extreme!" I'll never forget the "feelings" I felt with every word I heard from this moments performance!🙏🏻
Absolutely Beautiful beyond what I have ever heard
First comment :) While listening to this song, you may get the feeling that Someone up there loves you, and that's the whole point. You are loved by God more than you can comprehend. "Slow down" and listen for His voice.
What a lady what a singer. Only one who knows how to slow down n know that he is God can bring those words alive. Thank u so much Sissel. You had to work hard n pray to get to that level of touching so many.
Ditto to above
I needed this today and always, i need slow down and Hear the voice of the Lord.
The members of The Church knew the meaning of this song so much. The crowds were mostly members if not all, stands there applauding for giving heavenly rendition of this song. Well deserved!
I come back to this almost everyday, it brings me a feeling of being closer to God. Always brings me to tears, I think this is the most sublime performance I have ever heard in my life. I so hope every single member of that audience knows how blessed they were to be there to witness this. I've been a fan of Sissel for many years now, and I know this moment will be a key moment in her already historic career.
In the midst of my confusion
In the time of desperate need
When I am thinking not too clearly
A gentle voice does intercede
Slow down, slow down, be still
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God
In the time of tribulation
When I'm feeling so unsure
When things are pressing in about me
Comes a gentle voice so still, so pure
Slow down, slow down, be still, my child
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God
And know that He is God
There are no words to describe this performance. The words are all in my heart. Thank You.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Beautiful .👏👏❤️❤️
I just love this song, since Sissel first sang it last July 22, 2019 i have listened to it well over 100 times, and it has yet to get old.
I cannot listen this song, the most beautiful song that I have heard in 65 yrs!!!!
I am unable to listen to this song too many times. It is the voice/voices of an angel/angels.
That is the same with me. What a voice and content. Thank you very much
This is, without a doubt, a deeply inspired performance. Stunning!
Me too!
Blessed to be a member of Jesus Christ church, every body is welcome! 🙏♥️
The video can't capture how electrified the audience was. Being there was a treat. Thunderous applause.
I believe this to have been an historical moment in musical history! This performance is breathtakingly beautiful!
There is a God afterall .Thank you Sissel .
Just what I needed on a day I was sad during the Pandemic. The sun shined through*
Absolutely beautiful ❤. I was so moved while listening to this song with tears of joy flowing down my cheeks. While in prayer last night I received a message from God to slow down. Today someone told me to watch this song on TH-cam.....slow down. Its amazing how we receive an answer from God when we are still. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song! I am speechless! There are no words that I can find in this moment in time to describe her beautiful voice. Thank you.👏❤
Sissel sings from her heart and shares her beautiful voice and feelings with us. What a beautiful gift to the world.
Heavenly! Absolutely heavenly! Thank you choir, orchestra and Ms. sissel! This cannot be sung better! Thank you audience for giving Ms. Sissel the recognition she deserves!
Dame Sissel Knight of St Olaf of Norway
What voice, what music, what Spirit. ❤
in the time of tribulation slow down and be still and wait my child and hear HIS VOICE. hmmmmm inspired. thank you Sissel, your voice moves me.
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this beautiful and powerful song, sung so wonderfully, I always feel so blessed, comforted and relaxed. You have such such an awesome heavenly voice. What a blessing you are.
Do more with this choir .... You are beautiful together.
She is considered a National Treasure in Norway. She sings in seven languages and one of them is Japanese.
This was the highlight of the concert. Such a special moment. Everyone there could feel it.
There is an honesty in her voice that adds an extra to the gifts she has as a singer. A remarkable performance and thankfully captured for all of us who will probably miss out on ever seeing Sissel live this side of heaven.