Ricky Skaggs and the Boston Pops: "Soldier of the Cross"

[pathfindergal55]

wow is about all I can say...added this to my favorites..Love it..thank you so much for sharing...good message in this song...

[diprimareber]

is it possible for a saxophone to play blue grass music

[BatMastersonJr]

@diprimareber : In a word: no.

[diprimareber]

@BatMastersonJr thank you

[TheFletch827]

Everything is amazing but I must comment that the vocals are incredible. He really has some amazing back-up singers/musicians.

[DogsInAPile83]

Fantastic work David Powell. That was simply stunning.....words fail me.

Thank you.......

[roselovr2004]

Omigosh, I've never known that they did this--I'm one of Lorin Rowan's fans and have not had a chance to really check out Mr. Skaggs' music a whole lot. WOW. His voice is clear as a bell and this is just beautiful. THANKS FOR POSTING!

[fidosharker]

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

[samoanfun11]

I too am a soldier of THE CROSS.

[LordJesusIlove]

i AM A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS

[gatab55]

I bought Ricky's CD with this song on it because of this posting. It was good, but this recording, with the orchestration behind it, particularly the openning, is so much better.

[KyRipsnorter]

David,

Thank you so much for posting the concert. Tremendous work! Beautiful! Thank you again and again.

[ricardofolive]

superb performance!

[60scat]

Speechless...absolutely beautiful!

[JerusalemTomorrow24]

As a musician who is trained in both classical and bluegrass, I appreciate the way you kept the integrity of both styles intact. Lovely arrangement. Ricky and the boys really stepped up to the plate, too. Thanks for posting.

[quantumdave]

@JerusalemTomorrow24 Thank you for the kind (and observant) comment. This was my favorite of the 5 of my arrangements they played.

[TheWildgrass46]

love this stuff electrifying

[dennyshonda]

I love good fiddle.

[FREEDOMROADRADIO]

Is this concert available on CD, DVD or MP3??? It's Awesome!!!

[dwt56]

Used to stand outside the window at my homeplace church on homecoming..the adults would be inside listening to downhome gospel...the songs would stop me in my tracks from... playing....This stopped me in my tracks today ...just like back then

[kylebudarealtor]

AMEN....

[KyRipsnorter]

Thanks for posting this Skaggs/Boston Pops concert. It's simply wonderful!

[plucknpick]

Funny, the audience PAID to see this music...Bluegrassers get to play/hear this music, all over the country, at countless jams (house, city squares, etc) .

And Ricky is just bringing the tradition we grassers enjoy to ya'll!!

[plucknpick]

Funny, the audience PAID to see this music...Bluegrassers get to play/hear this music, all over the country, at countless jams (house, city squares, etc) .

[ddjwheeld2010]

One of my favorites. If you are the person who did the arrangements for this piece you, through the grace of God-given talent, did the Lord proud in honoring Him from your heart. Thank you and thank the Lord for you.

[MzRainbowConnection]

This is unbelievable! Incredible! It gives me chills it's so beautiful.

[notlobmusic]

I believe "Soldier of the Cross" is based upon Lorin Rowan's "Soldiers of the Cross". Somehow a "s" got dropped.

[bug09900990]

im going to see him and kentucky...... nov.6..eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..omg omg.

[karns78]

This is absolutely one of the most beautiful arrangements for a song that I have ever heard! And believe me, I have heard a lot because I love bluegrass (well, all music!) and have tons of old bluegrass albums and tapes. This chokes me up every time I hear it and I try to listen at least 3-4 times a week.

[andrewschmidt20]

Is there a recording of this concert? CD or DVD or whatever?

[Moodlackie]

Who would have thought......Boston Pops and Ricky Scaggs. Totally friggin' awesome! It must have been a real treat for those in the audience that night.

[mediamaster1]

Absolutely Superb!!!

[timbo4y]

This is one of those arrangements that you get caught up in and

never want it to end, Thanks.

[mtsu86]

Ricky & Ky Thunder, flat out one of the best Bluegrass concerts you'll ever enoy! When they're in your area, you'll regret it if you don't catch them live! Terrific!

[poolprousa]

David, where can I get a decent audio file of this?...or even an un-compressed video?...actually, I would love to have all 5 songs!!! Wonderful, wonderful arranging!!!

[cartwasher]

Ricky, i want to talk to you. I want to know how many people got Saved that night. I hope the conductor. man thank you for your good work. God bless.

[careing57587]

This, is harmony. And it wasn't manufactured in a Nashville studio.......the Man upstairs created those voices.

[cartwasher]

this is so good. the best.

[cartwasher]

all these people got saved that night. praise God,

[rmstudio]

Just leaves you speechless dont it...... Magical and makes you think there was a magical hand involved in this harmony...

[puddleglumm]

excellent! Thanks for posting these!

[src1959]

Turned out pretty well????? This is absolutely amazing!

[TheSavedSinner]

Great job to David and Ricky!

[TheSavedSinner]

Great job to David and Ricky! God Bless you! B.J.

[celtno1]

Everybody should hear this song at least once in their lives, it's simply a stunning masterpiece, those harmony vocals are out of this world, this is real music right here.

[GuerillaReporter]

Outstanding! Hoo-ah!

[Astrid270718]

Wonderful!Pray for me,that I`ll get more close to The Lord!

[theawesomejimmer]

quantum dave, i think that you should totally put other songs from this CD onto Youtube. The CD is awesome, so i think that you should put just about every song on.  I would listen to them :D

[MegaMailbox]

merry chirstmas

[deborahlrichards]

Totally dig RS and Kentucky Thunder, and I'm a major rocker/hiphop lover! The entire album "Soldier of the Cross" is excellent, and I weep everytime I hear "Seven Hillsides".

[DwAuN21]

Such a heavenly sound really lifts a man's spirit when in need. God bless bluegrass.

[duanekuiper]

i played this for my girlfriend at her dads grave on the Ohio river-Thank you!

[TheWatchmen001]

sweet cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ol

[kuragehitori]

凄い！！感動しました！！

[Lucarius1]

sounds really great.

[Nashcountryboy]

Brilliant arrangement, David!

[wax1954]

Un superbe morceau, inclassable !

Toute l'émotion du Bluegrass, du Gospel, mise en valeur par les Boston Pops...

[quantumdave]

I, David Powell did the arrangements for Ricky Skaggs and the Boston Pops Orchestra.This is one of 5 videos of this concert I have posted. Hope you like them!

[oobee1980]

you have done a very wonderful job. this is sweet.

[deborahlrichards]

Excellent work David! Killer performance by both.

[pepewiwi]

Wunderschön!!!!!

[melovesmemusic21]

I'm not sure why exactly, but this song always moves me to tears...the gorgeous harmonies, the simple power of the lyrics, or maybe the fact that Ricky Skaggs reminds me a lot of my brother, who is a gifted singer himself...whatever it is, I have loved this song since I first heard it

[SelfAccountable]

One of Skaggs best -- aided by The Pops. I wish I could have been at this performance.

[drohan00]

Ricky is one of the best ever. I love his singing. Only Del McCoury gets close to him. Does anyone know if they have collaborated in the past?

[dragknuckle]

I have goosebumps.

[duanekuiper]

Think of my beloved grandmother and my girlfriends father laying on a hill near the Ohio River.

[neozoicstar]

oh, i love this song sooooooooooo much!

[sistersuetube]

Brave Ricky! This is such a GREAT SONG!

[basketballjonesuba]

tuff to follow "buttholejones" but as "basketballjones" i feel it is my responsibility. Skaggs has always been a fav and Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops has a feel on contemporary voices.

[buttholejones]

amazing amazing amazing

i love this

[nick421]

This is my FAVORITE Gospel song. "But the river runs deep and the river is wide, how you gana get, to the other side"................

If I could some up what true Christianity means in one phrase it would be

"He brings love to those who hate"

[beltonmarty]

that says it all very well

[bloominbilgerat69]

great great song

[60scat]

Man, who is the guy singing high tenor?

[ChevyToughRebel]

I dont know, but I love his voice. He is very good at holding the notes and keeping them strong

[jrooney89]

His name is Paul Brewster, he has a solo album on Skaggs Family Records!!!

[35hotford]

hi, does anyone know or got the Song 'same ol' love' by Ricky Skaggs?

Iheard it years ago and never found it on the net but I'm pretty sure that it was sung by Ricky!

Thanx

[ChevyToughRebel]

that was awesome

[petervdveenmuis]

Quivers down my backbone........

[musicman317]

Love it! Keep more Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder coming! thanks for the video post!

[jellyjukebox]

Such a great song, awesome performance here. It makes me think about all the mighty ministers of Christ I've known Taylor, Jerry, Mark, Rick, Billy -God bless you.

[hindview]

Ricky and the Kentucky thunder with the Boston pops is TOPS!"

[HillbillyJ]

Great! I like bluegrass and classical so seeing them together is just awesome!

[duanekuiper]

This song reminds me of watching my girlfriend sit at her fathers grave. Very sad. Great tune. wish I could take her pain away.

[HillbillyJ]

Wow that is sad. But, you seem like a good guy and I'm sure it means alot that your there for her. I have alot of respect for that.

[cowboyrich6]

Wow. Well you take care of here, brother.

[duanekuiper]

I do - thank you. Her dad is buried on a hillside near the ohio river. thought this song is sooooo appropriate.

[SongsForChrist]

Ricky has an awesome voice. He is a great inspiration to all bluegrass musicians. I admire his talent and his faith!

[aezanc]

Great song and video! Thanks for sharing :)

[Indyram360]

this has to be the most beautiful bluegrass gospel song i have EVER Heard...When they start out singing it sent chills down my spine! and such a powerful message behind it too... This is why i love this music and especially Ricky Skaggs

[pappyjoe1usa]

Thanks for the video.  I've seen Ricky live a few times at Bluegrass Festivals, but this is awesome.

[GioDoom]

his voice is really godastic :)

[flatpikinguitar]

what are the cord progressions for this song

[earth2ela]

wow. :( this vid makes me so sad. some1 msg me!! xD 2

[republican360]

great song

[JerLewis63]

I Love bluegrass/country! I dont see why we can have it in all out Baptist churches!!! sometimes ppl are just way too legalistic!!!

[KyDove8]

I JUST LOVE IT...THANKS!

[nick421]

it really is.....God is Love and Forgiveness, he puts us in our place from time to time to show us this...but GOD IS LOVE....and he brings love to those who hate

[dangdirtysmurf]

i dont suppose you have a myspace music account?

oh, and you combined my 2 favorite thing- bluegrass and "classical". wonderful without question .

[dangdirtysmurf]

i dont suppose you have a myspace music account?

[curbshoppin]

Been a fan of Rickys a long time , but id never seen the boston pops videos man this is awesome

[ozzie554]

absolutely brilliant, first song ive ever heard from ricky skaggs already falling in love with the music and his voice is amazing

[RichardF41230]

i was just looking around for rickys songs and found this one and im glad i did ....thanks for having it up because i dont think i have ever seen it on here anywhere else ....have a nice day

[acadianscorpio]

this is the best gospel song that i ever heard. ( my opinion )

[Adiguitarbuddy]

its so wonderful!

[60scat]

Skaggs is one talented dude!

[Collecian]

Yep, he is a Bluegrass Legend.

[victor45662]

All I can say is...Breathtaking.

[Matt1asH]

I am a singer/songwriter. Vocal harmonies are my specialty and I can tell you this is very very good. The guy singing the high harmony is incredible. Whether your a believer or not you have to appreciate the beauty of this piece. The orchestral arrangement is a fine piece of work. I am very moved by this.

[quantumdave]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[51567373]

@Matt1asH  I do agree this is inredible the sound is works so well together.totally awsone.Do they have a Cd I can get.

[SpacedBass]

quantumdave, thanks for the beautiful orcestrations and the posting...

Beautiful tune. I can't stop listening to it. Ricky and Kentucky Thunder are amazing.

[quantumdave]

It is my pleasure. Thank you.

[emmtampa]

if there is a god let him bless me

[BCBband]

Wonderful, thanks for sending me this one.

[emmtampa]

you guys take care of me. bless you for sending me your heartfelt songs!!

[bedlamite49]

right on beautiful,scripture hamony with music.......

[170751]

magnifique, j'en ai la chair de poule

[hayouni1968]

for me, ricky is N° 1 in the world as far as bluegrass is concerned

[brigrav10]

This is spectacular! I keep playing it over and over again...KUDOS to the orchestrator!!!

[deereman80]

Can anyone tell me the name of the song that ricky sings that has these words: " you dont have to be a soldier in a uniform"

[marsharoos]

Hi mtnwest: A Ricky Skaggs DVD entitled "Soldiers Of the Cross" is available (I bought mine either on eBay or Amazon over a year ago) although it doesn't include the Boston Pops, it features a full Ricky Skaggs concert and showcases many gospel and bluegrass tunes. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it in the meantime, until PBS offers theirs for sale! The Soldiers Of The Cross soundtrack is also available on CD.

[flatpikinguitar]

yeah i have it too.

[JeramieOK]

Simply beautiful! This is getting faved for sure.

[mtnwest]

I tried to find this video to purchase however because of recording rights of the separate performers (Skaggs and Boston Pops) none seems to be available. What a shame. Hopefully it will be aired again so I can record it.

[garytelecastor]

QuantumDave-I just got to tell you these orchestrations are gorgeous, lush, creative.

NICE JOB!!!!!!

Where can I pick up this video collection???

[quantumdave]

Thanks so much for the compliment. I don't know if it is available or not. It was broadcast on PBS. You might try their website.

[DwAuN21]

I just heard this tune for the first time the other night, and it is absolutely amazing.

[wayne101803]

Ricky is the man!!.....Bluegrass rules!

[BigBoiJC]

dave..you wrote all the arrangements for Ricky's part of the show?

[quantumdave]

Yes

[BigBoiJC]

great job! to take a bluegrass piece and arrange it for an orchestra...that to me is amazing. great job!

[quantumdave]

Thank you. When I first got the project I wasn't sure how I would deal with it. Instead of having the orchestra "back them up", I made them all a member of the band, and I was pleasingly surprised by the way it turned out!

[BigBoiJC]

did the orchestra like playing with Ricky and the band?

[quantumdave]

You'd have to ask them, I wasn't there. I will say that a lot of these symphony players are pretty stoic, and many look down their noses at popular music. But I caught several members of the orchestra smiling, and the conductor Keith Lockhart looked like was having an especially good time!!

[garytelecastor]

I think that to have the dedication to get to the Pops you have to LOVE music, so I would think that these players probably loved every minute of it. You don't get to this level by being a musical snob.

[musicianforjesus]

You did a fantastic job writing them too. Not to overpowering. Its in there and you can hear just enough to give it flavor but you can hear the bluegrass in it too. Again great job God bless.

[ghostwalk3r]

Can't get enough of this song great song!

[MichaelTheDisciple]

Great Praise The Lord!

[murphycline]

thanks