The whole thing, Sissel, the orchestra, and the Tabernacle Choir, were top notch talented. But there is more, something deeper, something about the music, the message, and the belief of those performing, that sent a powerful spiritual message that pierced everyone’s heart and our very soul. The people who came to that concert, came to feel something and they were not disappointed. I know that I have sought to feel the Spirit of the Lord from this song and I felt it. I could feel God’s presence, his love, that He is with me even when life is hard or I’m sad, etc. If I am still enough and seek Him in prayer, I can feel His Holy Spirit and that is what I felt when she sang that song.
I was actually privileged to be at this concert when she sang this. It was so mesmerizing, the entire conference center was silent. As soon as she stopped, 18,000 people were on their feet cheering and clapping. One of the most amazing nights of my life.
I was there that night and sitting relatively close in a hall of 21,000. I think there was a space edited between the end of the song and the applause because we ere all so stunned by the shear beauty of what we had heard that there was a couple of seconds of silence before the applause began. I have attended concerts for over 60 years and that is the first time I ever heard such an ovation emerge from silence. Everyone knew they had witnessed perfection. Never to be forgotten. PS: my understanding is that she did the concert free of charge in exchange for the Tab Choir singing backup on a couple of Christmas songs she was recording. She sang a Christmas Concert with them in 2006 and was universally adored by many choir members from that moment on.
I was there too, and there was definitely a 5 count gap at the end of the song before the applause started. I looked around and notice that everyone, including me, was just staring with our mouths gaping open in stunned reverence as we tried to process what we had just heard. I for one, had never heard of Sissel before that night and did not know what was about to happen to us. Simply the closest performance to human perfection from Sissel, the orchestra and the Choir. Just brilliant. I listen to this video many times a year, especially when I'm feeling stressed or depressed and it totally turns my mindset to God and afterwards, all "...is well with my soul." (Don't even get me started on Hugh Bonneville's performance at the Christmas Concert. I ugly cry every time I hear it!)
@@randyharris4062 Yes, I think you experienced about the same feelings I did. I did know Sissel from her Christmas concert with the choir in the mid-2000's. I also knew, because my sister was in the choir then, that of all the guests they ever had most of the choir members liked Sissel the most because of her "heart" and her personality. I had never heard of her before that. But that CD of that concert was nominated for a Grammy. She is a very unusual lady. Yes, the Hugh Bonneville story "It is well with my soul" gets me every time as well. I have seldom been touched by Lord Grantham...but he got me good that time.
I'm late commenting to this because I had no idea that there were reaction videos to this song. I was there that night. It's hard to find the words, but you are correct. It was perfection. It was as if, just for a moment, everything stopped and every person there could feel heaven joining us. I just can't describe it any other way. It was a prayer that was sung. If anyone ever doubted that there was a heaven and a God, all they have to do is listen to this particular performance of this song. The doubts would be washed away. I listen to this song a lot...even 4 years later. It's truly one of those songs that heals the soul.
You aren't kidding - everything came together to create pure magic for that performance. The song and lyrics are great, but her performance and the support from the choir, orchestra, as well as the audience being transformed on the spot, turned it into a universal experience of peace and hope that speaks to every human heart and soul, religion or not.
S issel's S lowdown is truly a perfection from any point of view . Bob , you are per fectly right and you know what you said . Thanks so much ! ( Alain ) from Belgium .
BEST SONG EVER! From Sissel, from the orchestra, and from the choir. And the fact that they let Sissel's voice be the star of this performance is exceptional. Thanks for sharing this.
These people were memorized. absolutely. she lost it on that standing ovation. she IS in another league. no one can sing this like her. Its not only her awesome voice its her presentation as well.
I glad to hear that you feel exactly as I’ve been telling all of my friends! “ The most beautiful song that you have never heard “ it is as though God is speaking directly to us through her amazing voice!
My heart was so touched by this performance. It all was Heaven sent, the message, the Orchestra, and the Choir. If anyone's heart wasn't touched by this....I have no words for them! Most beautiful performance I have ever heard, I will remember this and play it over every time I'm feeling down or confused! Bravo
Since the year 2000, the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square (Salt Lake City) have hosted many guest artists for their Christmas concert (broadcasted on PBS) as well as this Pioneer Concert. The venue is the 21,000 Conference Center which was designed for these types of concerts. Your comments are spot on about Sissel and the feelings felt during the concert. If you ever get a chance to visit Salt Lake City, you must check out a Thursday night practice of the Choir. The Christmas concerts are filmed over a 3-4 night period so as many can witness a performance (editors take the best performance for the broadcast).
Sissel is truly our national treasure - we are so proud of her, here in Norway!! And she is just so humble and amazing in every meaning of the words :)
She's my favorite singer on the planet and now he knows why. I've been listening to her for over 30 years and tell you what she has not lost ANYTHING! She is so humble and empathetic in everything she touches. There's never been a singer quite like her. What a beautiful Soul she is...
Many do not know that she sang that song in the LDS Conference Center which may be the largest hall of its kind in the world. The Center seats about 21,000 people and it was filled to capacity. Very few artists get to perform in such a center with this size audience.
I got to see her and her husband and their musicians in concert!! It was the Northern Lights Christmas show. Did you see it? It was made for PBS about ten years ago. She is “ the voice of the sea” in Totanic.
Thanks again for another reaction to our fantastic Sissel and for your Norwegian week. We are so blessed with good (femalel) singers and artists in our small country. Most of them we share with the world, but some (like Kari Bremnes, Mari Boine, Ingebjørg Bratland) we keep to ourselves because they mostly sings in Norwegian (or Sami) 😊 I would give you 3 out of 5 for your pronunciation. I do not think that anyone outside Norway will ever get a 4 or better. Even people from Sweden and Denmark (were she lived for years) struggle with it.
Both Mari Boine and Kari Bremnes has performed quite a bit internationally. Kari has a rather significant fan base in Germany and has had a range of concerts there.
The arranger of this is Sam Cardon. He does a lot of arrangements for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I absolutely love this song. I tear up and get chills each time I hear it. It certainly allows our hardened hearts to become softer and feel our Heavenly Father's love for His children.
Absolutely a sensational performance all around and Sissel was magnificent! When great artists come to sing in front of the Tabernacle Choir they are so inspired by the setting around them they perform at a level that, perhaps, they had never reached before in their illustrious careers. Bob, because you were so moved by the song and Sissel's emotional presentation of such glorious music I sincerely hope you might like to listen to another superstar sing in front of the Tabernacle Choir. ANDREA BOCELLI SINGING "THE LORD'S PRAYER'"! Never was it more appropriate to use the following remark, "OMG!"
LOve your reaction to this masterpiece Bob! It touches me in same ways, every time I hear it, and I return to it quite often. Sissel is in her 40eth year as an artist, at age 53. When she reached 50 she set in motion a 50 songs project, releasing a new song every week for a whole year, many of the vids shot by her daughter. There are litterally tons of performances to enjoy from her. The Old Castle is another of my favorites from her, she wrote the lyrics for that one - th-cam.com/video/wI8t1F1teDQ/w-d-xo.html .
At the end of Sissels amazing performence of "The Old Castle" we can hear from the commentator the correct way to say "Kyrkjebø" In this video I can feel she looks at my soul
@@einark6568 Yes, I feel the same way and others have said the same, she really interacts with the camera in that video, and looks stunningly beautiful.
Beautiful reaction, Bob😊 I agree, this performance is absolute perfection. And Sissel is one of the best vocalists in the world. It's kinda difficult to debate that statement after listening to this one, right? I remember vividly the first time I heard her at age 15 I think on a Norwegian TV music programme. She was a great singer already way back then. I got somewhat the same feeling when I first heard her that I did with Angelina at age 7. Who's got the best singers in the world you say??😅 Maybe check out her performance of "O Mio Babbino Caro" next? You'd be hard-pressed to find a cleaner voice. Here's the link: m.th-cam.com/video/A1YKBrUqwIU/w-d-xo.html I'll give you a 3 out of 5 for your pronunciation of her last name 😉👍💯 I am looking very much forward to the rest of the Norway🇸🇯🇸🇯🇸🇯week🙂 Take care, Bob. Love from Norway❤️
Hey! This whole Norway Week thing wasn't planned, but I'm kinda enjoying it. I may have to try another country. Just need to find one that has at least 5 that I would want to react to. It was easy with Norway. Gonna go down and pick an AURORA song now. I went ahead and bookmarked the video you recommended. As always, I appreciate the listen!
So Dr who was a guilty pleasure and this is how I know; when we went to the movie "the day of the Doctor" when Tom Baker made his appearance, everybody in our age range jumped up and gave the biggest cheer of the movie. We could even hear cheers from the next theater ☺️ Kids couldn't understand why. So you were not the only one. If you were it never would have run so long or had been sooo popular in 2010. Cheers!
Bob, I have a feeling that some Norwegian talents may have begun stirring emotions in you that you didn't know were there. I initially came to your channel because of Angelina and I'm way too late in finally subscribing. You are doing a great job and I appreciate it.
The song was written and released by Chuck Girard in 1975. You can see an interview of Sissel about this particular song here: th-cam.com/video/2fuBfJgXloI/w-d-xo.html There are a lot of other brilliant performances by Sissel on TH-cam. Everything from pure Opera, her original background track to the film Titanic, to contemporary songs. We Norwegians are very proud of her and have been awed by her talent since we first saw her on national TV in 1986. Here she explains the background for being chosen for Titanic and performs the song: th-cam.com/video/eK6AocyuBnw/w-d-xo.html
So, kyrkje means church (though some say kirke (chirk-eh), which is more modern) and it's actually similar in how you pronounce it, though with less emphasis on the ch sounds. Bø is basically the land belonging to a farm. Tshurch-ee-buh (or boe) would perhaps be the closest to her last name for an English speaker, as some of the combinations are hard to get correct. The Norwegian y's are difficult for people not familiar with it. Her name might also be pronounced differently in different parts of Norway, just to confuse a bit more. Your reactions are always so honest and interesting. Keep ut the good work, sir.
Now I'm even more confused! LOL My take-away from this is that I should never even attempt to speak Norwegian. Ha. Thanks for the listen. I really appreciate it.
Dont worry about her last name, I think you did it very well for a no norwegian ( 3 ). Next try this one "Sissel Kyrkjebø & Neil Sedaka - Solitaire" th-cam.com/video/8tKMtGiADuA/w-d-xo.html Neil on piano, just watch his face when he understand how good she is. ( at a TV-concert from Momarkedet, Norway in 1991. )
This was an example of God’s annointing or His touch on human flesh and that is what we all felt … The Presence of the Lord! This song was written by Chuck Girard in 1975
You should react to sissel kyrkjebø - the old castle or adagio (both live from the same concert). I give your pronounciation a 3, not too bad but you kinda have to say it in a different tone. Like your tone have to go up at «bø». Its difficult for foreigners so I think you did alright. 😊 Glad you appreciate Sissels beautiful and calming voice. I also like more uptempo stuff, but she is an exception because its for chill listening sessions:) or falling asleep to.
this is the most angelic voice and the best performance that i've every heard. if you would like to hear the original writer/performer of this sone his name is Chuck Girrard on youtube, enjoy!
Yeh, Chuck Gerard! Gospel artist song writer and singer, wrote and released this in 1975. His version/rendition is very good, but Sissel just blue that out of the water/sky, what ever!!! She is simply magnificent!!!
Ky and Kj are Ssh sounds in Norwegian. So her name sounds (close to) She-shu-boo. Siss created history at Temple Square that day. There hadn't been a standing ovation mid-concert, before. This was Sissel at 50, when other singers of the classical style voice may be starting to fade. The song was composed by an American nearly 40 years ago. Siss is perfect for it as she is a believer and has sincerity on her side. I was a snob about music ( Callas, Netrebko et al) before I came across her voice. It is a balm for the soul. She's introduced Scandinavian songs to me I probably would never have heard otherwise. I feel indebted to her. She has many hotspot performances like this one throughout her 4 decades of professional singing. Eg: Her Shenandoah with Paddy Maloney & Kalle Moraeus. Many of them on TH-cam.
hello bob. i enjoyed this too and i agree as well : beautiful ..speaking of beautiful - i would like to know your thoughts on christina aguilera - what do you think of her? and what about james arthur or sam smith?
Hi! I really only know some of her early stuff. I loved the song Beautiful that she sang. Amazing voice. I've heard of Sam Smith, but honestly, not sure if I've ever heard a song of his. I've never heard of James Arthur. I should try a reaction to Sam Smith...
i really like 😍your reply on what i wrote here. My favorites of Christina are beautiful as well and hurt , genie in a bottle , can't hold us down , change and we remain and in a live version lift me up. Maybe you need to hear a song from sam and than probably you can say : oh , this is him 😃 James arthurs Voice and what he accomplished till now is amazing too , i think. I have too much favorites in music. Would take hours or days to mention😀 Take care and stay healthy - Get well soon on what your backspasm concerns.
I see your record covers on the wall. It's all prog rock. If you're into prog rock and want to react to a Norwegian rock band, I recommend Kaizers Orchestra. They sing in Norwegian but give them a chance. At least you will hear some solid interaction. They announced last week that they'll make comeback after 10 years and play shows during summer 2023. Their debut album is from 2001. I think they launced 9 albums over an 11 years period including a live record and a triology. They won fans from the vast European continent which don't even know Norwegian. They also played a gig in New York. Try out - Ompa til du dør (Dance till you die) - Maestro - Hjerteknuser (Heartbreaker) edit: Oh, I forgot! - Begravelsespolka (Funeral polka) definately also worth.
Introduce the young whipper snappers to voices. Like: The Platters, Tony Bennett and Gaga, Chris Isaac, José Feliciano, The Big Band Era vocalists, Mandy Patinkin,
You are , it seems, a product of the 60's, so I'd recommend "IF" (bread) . It is the singularly most feminine song I've ever heard. Well worth the listen.
I wish I could, but I already know that song quite well. I was a big bread fan back in the day. I'm pretty sure I know every word of that song as well. It was a good one to sing along to. LOL
Sissel Kyrkjebø has a fantastic voice - heard her first time ca 30 years ago singing Vestland ( a hymn to our part of Norway - the west coast. Sissel is from Bergen as Aurora) - but she has a rather boring taste in music…
I am sorry to say that you are at the wrong side of the field with this pronunciation. Sissel's last name is divided like this Kyr-kje-bø the -kje- is like the first part in she-llac , but the rest is very Norwegian 🙂. Direktly translated her last name mean: Hill where there is a church. Edit: 1 point 🙂
For Christmas how about a reaction to Celtic Woman's O Come All Yea Faithful from their first Christmas album? ... th-cam.com/video/hWSk0j5aHz0/w-d-xo.html
Psalms 46:10 KJV: Be still, and know that I am God The repetition of "slow down" is an injunction in preparation for the command to "Be still" and the apex which is ~ "hear His voice" and "know that He is God." BTW ... it's pronounced: ... sea-cell ... shear-sheh-bah
Have to agree! I've listened to many of her songs, and she is just simply magnificent and extraordinary to say the least! This must be one of her best, but it is very difficult to call any of her songs "the best", as I've found so many just mind-blowingly good! Like an Angel passing through my room is another and her rendition of "O Helga natt (oh holy night)", "Solitaire", "Ave Maria" and many others springs to mind! She's simply the best!!!
The whole thing, Sissel, the orchestra, and the Tabernacle Choir, were top notch talented. But there is more, something deeper, something about the music, the message, and the belief of those performing, that sent a powerful spiritual message that pierced everyone’s heart and our very soul. The people who came to that concert, came to feel something and they were not disappointed. I know that I have sought to feel the Spirit of the Lord from this song and I felt it. I could feel God’s presence, his love, that He is with me even when life is hard or I’m sad, etc. If I am still enough and seek Him in prayer, I can feel His Holy Spirit and that is what I felt when she sang that song.
I agree, it's hard not to feel it. Thanks so much for the listen!
I was actually privileged to be at this concert when she sang this. It was so mesmerizing, the entire conference center was silent. As soon as she stopped, 18,000 people were on their feet cheering and clapping. One of the most amazing nights of my life.
I'm SO SO SO jealous!!!! I can see why it would be a favorite!
I was there that night and sitting relatively close in a hall of 21,000. I think there was a space edited between the end of the song and the applause because we ere all so stunned by the shear beauty of what we had heard that there was a couple of seconds of silence before the applause began. I have attended concerts for over 60 years and that is the first time I ever heard such an ovation emerge from silence. Everyone knew they had witnessed perfection. Never to be forgotten. PS: my understanding is that she did the concert free of charge in exchange for the Tab Choir singing backup on a couple of Christmas songs she was recording. She sang a Christmas Concert with them in 2006 and was universally adored by many choir members from that moment on.
I was there too, and there was definitely a 5 count gap at the end of the song before the applause started. I looked around and notice that everyone, including me, was just staring with our mouths gaping open in stunned reverence as we tried to process what we had just heard. I for one, had never heard of Sissel before that night and did not know what was about to happen to us. Simply the closest performance to human perfection from Sissel, the orchestra and the Choir. Just brilliant. I listen to this video many times a year, especially when I'm feeling stressed or depressed and it totally turns my mindset to God and afterwards, all "...is well with my soul." (Don't even get me started on Hugh Bonneville's performance at the Christmas Concert. I ugly cry every time I hear it!)
@@randyharris4062 Yes, I think you experienced about the same feelings I did. I did know Sissel from her Christmas concert with the choir in the mid-2000's. I also knew, because my sister was in the choir then, that of all the guests they ever had most of the choir members liked Sissel the most because of her "heart" and her personality. I had never heard of her before that. But that CD of that concert was nominated for a Grammy. She is a very unusual lady. Yes, the Hugh Bonneville story "It is well with my soul" gets me every time as well. I have seldom been touched by Lord Grantham...but he got me good that time.
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I'm late commenting to this because I had no idea that there were reaction videos to this song. I was there that night. It's hard to find the words, but you are correct. It was perfection. It was as if, just for a moment, everything stopped and every person there could feel heaven joining us. I just can't describe it any other way. It was a prayer that was sung. If anyone ever doubted that there was a heaven and a God, all they have to do is listen to this particular performance of this song. The doubts would be washed away. I listen to this song a lot...even 4 years later. It's truly one of those songs that heals the soul.
Wow, you're so lucky to have witnessed this. Definitely makes me extremely jealous! ;) I appreciate your comments. You said it perfectly!
I cry every time I hear this song. Absolutely superb.
She sang like angel when she was very young too. She’s a natural talent.
Subscribed, good job! I see her over someone dying, singing this. Isn't she the best singer ever? I think she's the best on the planet.
This was so powerful...sung by an angel
Beautiful. Personally not heard her before. I must investigate further! And excellent message in the song!
THANK YOU! .... My SOUL is at rest tonight.
Her performance of this song unfailingly brings tears to my eyes! Every single time!
Flat. Out. Beautiful!
Sissel - there are no words.
Your reaction- priceless.
You aren't kidding - everything came together to create pure magic for that performance. The song and lyrics are great, but her performance and the support from the choir, orchestra, as well as the audience being transformed on the spot, turned it into a universal experience of peace and hope that speaks to every human heart and soul, religion or not.
I listen to her again and again through yerars. Tears streaming every time. Peace in the heart.
Sublime. That's the word and why music was created to speak to the human spirit.
S issel's S lowdown is truly a perfection from any point of view . Bob , you are per fectly right and you know what you said . Thanks so much ! ( Alain ) from Belgium .
BEST SONG EVER! From Sissel, from the orchestra, and from the choir. And the fact that they let Sissel's voice be the star of this performance is exceptional. Thanks for sharing this.
This was simply beautiful. No other was to describe it.
I've only heard two of her songs, but so far I agree with you. ;) This was amazing.
These people were memorized. absolutely. she lost it on that standing ovation. she IS in another league. no one can sing this like her. Its not only her awesome voice its her presentation as well.
You should watch "Behind the scenes with Sissel at Temple Square".
I glad to hear that you feel exactly as I’ve been telling all of my friends! “ The most beautiful song that you have never heard “ it is as though God is speaking directly to us through her amazing voice!
I can't argue with that!! Thanks for the listen.
Wow! I’m just crying…. And crying, and I’m not even Christian🐝🤗❤️
your are blown away
My heart was so touched by this performance. It all was Heaven sent, the message, the Orchestra, and the Choir. If anyone's heart wasn't touched by this....I have no words for them! Most beautiful performance I have ever heard, I will remember this and play it over every time I'm feeling down or confused! Bravo
The sound of angels…..most beautiful! And we are hearing this on this side of Heaven!
Of all her performances this was the best wish I could have been there
Since the year 2000, the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square (Salt Lake City) have hosted many guest artists for their Christmas concert (broadcasted on PBS) as well as this Pioneer Concert. The venue is the 21,000 Conference Center which was designed for these types of concerts. Your comments are spot on about Sissel and the feelings felt during the concert. If you ever get a chance to visit Salt Lake City, you must check out a Thursday night practice of the Choir. The Christmas concerts are filmed over a 3-4 night period so as many can witness a performance (editors take the best performance for the broadcast).
Sissel is truly our national treasure - we are so proud of her, here in Norway!! And she is just so humble and amazing in every meaning of the words :)
She's my favorite singer on the planet and now he knows why. I've been listening to her for over 30 years and tell you what she has not lost ANYTHING! She is so humble and empathetic in everything she touches. There's never been a singer quite like her. What a beautiful Soul she is...
Many do not know that she sang that song in the LDS Conference Center which may be the largest hall of its kind in the world. The Center seats about 21,000 people and it was filled to capacity. Very few artists get to perform in such a center with this size audience.
A beautiful voice backed by a choir of angels 😇. You could tell she was really feeling the spirit. Thanks for introducing me to Sissel.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'll be reacting to more from her. She's just too good not to.
Vocal perfection, a true artiste.
Any genre, Sissel will not disappoint. Please keep em coming
When you have that reaction with a song you know that what she is singing is true.
Sissel is Norway’s treasure ❤️
I can see why! :)
Along with several others
Told you Bob, she has something else! Great reaction again!
And the MTC has a hundred sopranos who are very good, but they still bring Sissel from around the world to perform here.
I got to see her and her husband and their musicians in concert!! It was the Northern Lights Christmas show. Did you see it? It was made for PBS about ten years ago.
She is “ the voice of the sea” in Totanic.
Love this video. She also sings How Great Thou Art also and Like an Angel passing my room
What a voice. Thanks for introduction.
Glad you enjoyed it!! Amazing song.
Look her up! She sings this again without the orchestra and choir in another setting, it’s definitely not the same! This performance is perfection! 😊🌺
Thanks again for another reaction to our fantastic Sissel and for your Norwegian week. We are so blessed with good (femalel) singers and artists in our small country. Most of them we share with the world, but some (like Kari Bremnes, Mari Boine, Ingebjørg Bratland) we keep to ourselves because they mostly sings in Norwegian (or Sami) 😊
I would give you 3 out of 5 for your pronunciation. I do not think that anyone outside Norway will ever get a 4 or better. Even people from Sweden and Denmark (were she lived for years) struggle with it.
LOL, OK, I'll take the 3 then! Ha
Both Mari Boine and Kari Bremnes has performed quite a bit internationally.
Kari has a rather significant fan base in Germany and has had a range of concerts there.
Bravo ! you feel what must be felt , Boo ! You have a very good voice yourself , by the way . Alain , Belgium )
This song was written by Chuck Girard a member of the 70's christian rock group "Love Song" performed on his solo album "Glowing in the dark"
The arranger of this is Sam Cardon. He does a lot of arrangements for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I absolutely love this song. I tear up and get chills each time I hear it. It certainly allows our hardened hearts to become softer and feel our Heavenly Father's love for His children.
Love her!
YOU ARE GREAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU WERE AT THE SISSELS LEVEL....
GREETINGS FROM LIMA PERU LOOK FOR ADAGIO BY SISSEL, YOU WILL LOVE IT!!
The audience is still clapping till date.
I can bet on that😭
norways national treasure, - Sissel xo
det er blitt sagt 3 ganger allerede.
Absolutely a sensational performance all around and Sissel was magnificent! When great artists come to sing in front of the Tabernacle Choir they are so inspired by the setting around them they perform at a level that, perhaps, they had never reached before in their illustrious careers.
Bob, because you were so moved by the song and Sissel's emotional presentation of such glorious music I sincerely hope you might like to listen to another superstar sing in front of the Tabernacle Choir. ANDREA BOCELLI SINGING "THE LORD'S PRAYER'"! Never was it more appropriate to use the following remark, "OMG!"
awesome reaction, i am a huge AngelinaJordan fan and Sissel is in my mix...I am 82, and this is by far the most beautiful song EVER, for me......
She is an amazing singer, just like an angel that she is.Ii have never heard such a beautiful song.The words are a verse from the Bible.
The song was written and released by Chuck Girard in 1975, so it fits well within the boundaries of the name of this channel 😄
LOve your reaction to this masterpiece Bob! It touches me in same ways, every time I hear it, and I return to it quite often. Sissel is in her 40eth year as an artist, at age 53. When she reached 50 she set in motion a 50 songs project, releasing a new song every week for a whole year, many of the vids shot by her daughter. There are litterally tons of performances to enjoy from her. The Old Castle is another of my favorites from her, she wrote the lyrics for that one - th-cam.com/video/wI8t1F1teDQ/w-d-xo.html .
At the end of Sissels amazing performence of "The Old Castle" we can hear from the commentator the correct way to say "Kyrkjebø" In this video I can feel she looks at my soul
@@einark6568 Yes, I feel the same way and others have said the same, she really interacts with the camera in that video, and looks stunningly beautiful.
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Beautiful reaction, Bob😊
I agree, this performance is absolute perfection. And Sissel is one of the best vocalists in the world. It's kinda difficult to debate that statement after listening to this one, right? I remember vividly the first time I heard her at age 15 I think on a Norwegian TV music programme. She was a great singer already way back then. I got somewhat the same feeling when I first heard her that I did with Angelina at age 7. Who's got the best singers in the world you say??😅
Maybe check out her performance of "O Mio Babbino Caro" next? You'd be hard-pressed to find a cleaner voice. Here's the link: m.th-cam.com/video/A1YKBrUqwIU/w-d-xo.html
I'll give you a 3 out of 5 for your pronunciation of her last name 😉👍💯
I am looking very much forward to the rest of the Norway🇸🇯🇸🇯🇸🇯week🙂
Take care, Bob. Love from Norway❤️
Hey! This whole Norway Week thing wasn't planned, but I'm kinda enjoying it. I may have to try another country. Just need to find one that has at least 5 that I would want to react to. It was easy with Norway. Gonna go down and pick an AURORA song now. I went ahead and bookmarked the video you recommended. As always, I appreciate the listen!
So Dr who was a guilty pleasure and this is how I know; when we went to the movie "the day of the Doctor" when Tom Baker made his appearance, everybody in our age range jumped up and gave the biggest cheer of the movie.
We could even hear cheers from the next theater ☺️
Kids couldn't understand why.
So you were not the only one.
If you were it never would have run so long or had been sooo popular in 2010.
Cheers!
Can't get used to a female playing the Doctor.
Bob, I have a feeling that some Norwegian talents may have begun stirring emotions in you that you didn't know were there. I initially came to your channel because of Angelina and I'm way too late in finally subscribing. You are doing a great job and I appreciate it.
She actually does a few interviews about singing this song if you search on TH-cam. 👍🏼
Hi Kiara. I'll have to search that. Thanks.
This song, as stated in some of the comments below, was written by chuck Gerard in 1975, but it is from the Bible verse in Psalms 46:10
I didn't know that! Interesting.
Love the shirt. Is that from treasure island by St. Petersburg ?
It was our family destination for Xmas every year. Great memories.
LOL, no, sorry. It's a casino in Las Vegas. :) Although now I feel bad because you have such fond memories of it. Ha
The song was written and released by Chuck Girard in 1975.
You can see an interview of Sissel about this particular song here:
th-cam.com/video/2fuBfJgXloI/w-d-xo.html
There are a lot of other brilliant performances by Sissel on TH-cam. Everything from pure Opera, her original background track to the film Titanic, to contemporary songs.
We Norwegians are very proud of her and have been awed by her talent since we first saw her on national TV in 1986.
Here she explains the background for being chosen for Titanic and performs the song:
th-cam.com/video/eK6AocyuBnw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the links. I'll definitely listen to them!
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So, kyrkje means church (though some say kirke (chirk-eh), which is more modern) and it's actually similar in how you pronounce it, though with less emphasis on the ch sounds. Bø is basically the land belonging to a farm. Tshurch-ee-buh (or boe) would perhaps be the closest to her last name for an English speaker, as some of the combinations are hard to get correct. The Norwegian y's are difficult for people not familiar with it. Her name might also be pronounced differently in different parts of Norway, just to confuse a bit more. Your reactions are always so honest and interesting. Keep ut the good work, sir.
Now I'm even more confused! LOL My take-away from this is that I should never even attempt to speak Norwegian. Ha. Thanks for the listen. I really appreciate it.
Dont worry about her last name, I think you did it very well for a no norwegian ( 3 ).
Next try this one "Sissel Kyrkjebø & Neil Sedaka - Solitaire" th-cam.com/video/8tKMtGiADuA/w-d-xo.html
Neil on piano, just watch his face when he understand how good she is. ( at a TV-concert from Momarkedet, Norway in 1991. )
I don't even bother she's "Sissel" to me and I tell my friends to just google her that's all you need to do.
This was an example of God’s annointing or His touch on human flesh and that is what we all felt … The Presence of the Lord!
This song was written by Chuck Girard in 1975
You should react to sissel kyrkjebø - the old castle or adagio (both live from the same concert).
I give your pronounciation a 3, not too bad but you kinda have to say it in a different tone. Like your tone have to go up at «bø». Its difficult for foreigners so I think you did alright. 😊 Glad you appreciate Sissels beautiful and calming voice. I also like more uptempo stuff, but she is an exception because its for chill listening sessions:) or falling asleep to.
this is the most angelic voice and the best performance that i've every heard. if you would like to hear the original writer/performer of this sone his name is Chuck Girrard on youtube, enjoy!
Yeh, Chuck Gerard! Gospel artist song writer and singer, wrote and released this in 1975. His version/rendition is very good, but Sissel just blue that out of the water/sky, what ever!!!
She is simply magnificent!!!
Ky and Kj are Ssh sounds in Norwegian. So her name sounds (close to) She-shu-boo.
Siss created history at Temple Square that day. There hadn't been a standing ovation mid-concert, before. This was Sissel at 50, when other singers of the classical style voice may be starting to fade. The song was composed by an American nearly 40 years ago. Siss is perfect for it as she is a believer and has sincerity on her side. I was a snob about music ( Callas, Netrebko et al) before I came across her voice. It is a balm for the soul. She's introduced Scandinavian songs to me I probably would never have heard otherwise. I feel indebted to her. She has many hotspot performances like this one throughout her 4 decades of professional singing. Eg: Her Shenandoah with Paddy Maloney & Kalle Moraeus. Many of them on TH-cam.
Yep.. Paddy passed last year. She gets to us I don't know how she can hold it together through some of her performances but especially this one.
Ky and Kj is NOT like the Sssh sound. Young people in Norway tend to say sh, but that's not correct!
hello bob. i enjoyed this too and i agree as well : beautiful ..speaking of beautiful - i would like to know your thoughts on christina aguilera - what do you think of her? and what about james arthur or sam smith?
Hi! I really only know some of her early stuff. I loved the song Beautiful that she sang. Amazing voice. I've heard of Sam Smith, but honestly, not sure if I've ever heard a song of his. I've never heard of James Arthur. I should try a reaction to Sam Smith...
i really like 😍your reply on what i wrote here. My favorites of Christina are beautiful as well and hurt , genie in a bottle , can't hold us down , change and we remain and in a live version lift me up. Maybe you need to hear a song from sam and than probably you can say : oh , this is him 😃 James arthurs Voice and what he accomplished till now is amazing too , i think. I have too much favorites in music. Would take hours or days to mention😀 Take care and stay healthy - Get well soon on what your backspasm concerns.
You should review Emma Kok Singing Viola French with Andre Rieu orchestra. I live Lucy and Emma .
Btw I love the Tardis😍 and the 11 doctor is the best! David Tennant🤩
Sissel Churchtown.
The song was written by Chuck Girrard.
Not bad with the pronunciation. Slow Down was written and released in 1975 by Chuck Girard.
I see your record covers on the wall. It's all prog rock. If you're into prog rock and want to react to a Norwegian rock band, I recommend Kaizers Orchestra. They sing in Norwegian but give them a chance. At least you will hear some solid interaction. They announced last week that they'll make comeback after 10 years and play shows during summer 2023. Their debut album is from 2001. I think they launced 9 albums over an 11 years period including a live record and a triology.
They won fans from the vast European continent which don't even know Norwegian. They also played a gig in New York.
Try out
- Ompa til du dør (Dance till you die)
- Maestro
- Hjerteknuser (Heartbreaker)
edit: Oh, I forgot!
- Begravelsespolka (Funeral polka) definately also worth.
Introduce the young whipper snappers to voices. Like: The Platters, Tony Bennett and Gaga, Chris Isaac, José Feliciano, The Big Band Era vocalists, Mandy Patinkin,
You are , it seems, a product of the 60's, so I'd recommend "IF" (bread) . It is the singularly most feminine song I've ever heard. Well worth the listen.
I wish I could, but I already know that song quite well. I was a big bread fan back in the day. I'm pretty sure I know every word of that song as well. It was a good one to sing along to. LOL
Not even close!! Try "Shi Sha Boo"!!
Sissel Kyrkjebø has a fantastic voice - heard her first time ca 30 years ago singing Vestland ( a hymn to our part of Norway - the west coast. Sissel is from Bergen as Aurora) - but she has a rather boring taste in music…
Allthough this was beautiful. This may be the closest to mediocre I have ever heard her sing. This doesn't even show a fraction of the voice she has.
Well then I can't wait to hear MORE!
I am sorry to say that you are at the wrong side of the field with this pronunciation. Sissel's last name is divided like this Kyr-kje-bø
the -kje- is like the first part in she-llac , but the rest is very Norwegian 🙂. Direktly translated her last name mean: Hill where there is a church.
Edit: 1 point 🙂
oh....I wasn't even close. Can I at least get a point for trying?! LOL
The English word for church derives from old Norwegian, the first part of her name - "kyrkje"
Listen to her VITAE LUX its awesome
The first try was a 4 👍
Your Tardis look bigger on the inside 🤭🤗🇧🇻
Hi Bjorn. LOL. I was actually able to put my entire record collection in it! Ha
Danske hygge
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For Christmas how about a reaction to Celtic Woman's O Come All Yea Faithful from their first Christmas album? ... th-cam.com/video/hWSk0j5aHz0/w-d-xo.html
Shishhibó
Just forget about her last name. Internationally, it's impossible to pronounce, that’s why her artist name is just Sissel.
Psalms 46:10 KJV: Be still, and know that I am God
The repetition of "slow down" is an injunction in preparation for the command to "Be still" and the apex which is ~ "hear His voice" and "know that He is God."
BTW ... it's pronounced: ... sea-cell ... shear-sheh-bah
Way off. Church e bie.
Hi. Not sure what you mean by that.
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind How to pronounce her name.
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind no. Church a bee.
@@HysemannenOoooh! Thanks. That sure makes it easier. :)
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Chuch a Bø. You dont have ø, so I guess it sounds moore like ou in country music.
Have to agree!
I've listened to many of her songs, and she is just simply magnificent and extraordinary to say the least! This must be one of her best, but it is very difficult to call any of her songs "the best", as I've found so many just mind-blowingly good!
Like an Angel passing through my room is another and her rendition of "O Helga natt (oh holy night)", "Solitaire", "Ave Maria" and many others springs to mind! She's simply the best!!!