Just saw them in Grand Rapids, MI. The sound is amazing on this recording, but even better in person. The sound just hits you like a wall. Nothing else like it. Also a testament to Ben Rector's songwriting that literally all of these songs sound like they could have been done with the symphony from the start.
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!
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.
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!🤞👏💓
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.
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!!
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. ♥️
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
I beg of you to invite them back. 🙏🏽
Just saw them in Grand Rapids, MI. The sound is amazing on this recording, but even better in person. The sound just hits you like a wall. Nothing else like it. Also a testament to Ben Rector's songwriting that literally all of these songs sound like they could have been done with the symphony from the start.
I was there and it was amazing wasn’t it!
I was too! It was truly incredible!
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 🙏🏻❤️
Anyone else listening to this like 5 times a day?
yup!
Ditto
Ben Rector, you should put this version on a record. 🔥
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!
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.
I was with my sister too and cried as well! 😂 What a way to start out such a magical and memorable night!
If this were released on Spotify, it would be the runaway top song in my 2023 Wrapped.
mine too, for sure!
This should be an entire album.
His songs but accompanied by an orchestra…
Don’t know why more artists do collaborations like this!!
Cody Fry does! Just not Ben. Yet...
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.
@@PeterLewysPreston Makes you wonder how Cody affords it?!
Очень хорошие музыканты! Браво! Слушаю в России! Артистам оркестра низкий поклон! Прекрасная музыка! Привет с Кавказа!
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!🤞👏💓
Epic 4 against 3 in the orchestra! (3:28) I listened back to that section about 12 times in a row. 😁
Ben's reaction too
I don’t know how they could resist playing that in every chorus once they discovered it
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.
Oh. My. Goodness.
This song is so breathtakingly beautiful… I’m speechless
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!!
That french horn rip at 3:36, no idea why but i love it
If I saw this live I would bawl my eyes out! Love this arrangement.
I can't stop listening to this. It's so captivating with the orchestra. Absolutely beautiful.
Two of my favourite artist together.
Loved everything about this ❤
I need this in Spotify 🥹
This gives me chills!! Goosebumps galore!
Fantastic!! So well done everyone!
APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE
I had so wished I could be there. This is the next best thing. Thank you so much!
Has to be one of, if not thee best concert I have seen in my entire life. :)
Wow, just wow!!
Beautiful
gorgeous and I can't stop doing my ballet dancing in my little apartment -- I love this! Thank you!!! Majestic and beautiful!
Beautiful! This made my morning! ❤️
That ending 🤩🤩😭😭😭😭
Epic.
Stunning!!! I have seen him twice live in concert, but this is epic!!
inCREDIBLE
This is amazing! Chills throughout. Damn!
OH MY GAWD! full body chills. just incredible. so grateful I got to hear this.... wow.
It is a pretty song and he got a good voice and may god bless him and his family
Outstanding performance! Hopefully one day I'll be able to watch your performance in person. :D
I am in complete aww and lost for words…. Simply breathtaking.🌻🤙🏽❤️
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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. ♥️
Omg. 👏👏👏
❤️❤️❤️
Why is this not on Spotify?
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