They did! In fact, Karen wrote that she cried when she saw the video and called this version 'a huge improvement on the original'. You can read her entire message on the blog. (It's linked on the homepage).
These kids are so beautiful, every one of them. I've watched this several times, and I still get tears in my eyes each time. It's a great song, and it's performed with such skill and easy enthusiasm. Awesome!
Lots of parents suffer through their kid;s musical performances, but I'd be blissed out if my kid were in an ensemble like this one. PS22 carries the melodic and harmonic lines perfectly. It was beyond mere perfection; it was an aesthetic experience.
I've been an Innocence Mission for almost twenty years now. Never thought I'd say this, but this time you've actually outdone the original. Feel free to cover more of their music!
Wow! This gets straight to the heart of the matter: never underestimate the positive power of song and the shared experience of singing. Thanks for posting.
Finally a cover(besides Bright as Yellow,which i'm not a fan of)off one of the best albums of all time,and you got kids doing it and they're really enjoying singing it,kudos to you my friend!
first time i saw this it brought me to tears. purely beautiful
greenfields222 1 week ago
This is AMAZING! They sound awesome!
thatcherpoe 8 months ago
I found myself a little choked up from this version as well ... such a beautiful song, I love this version!
uncleshish 9 months ago
This is beautiful.
chaditron 1 year ago
Wow. I'm a big IM fan. This brought tears to my eyes. Well done. Fantastic.
fergalcrossan 1 year ago
Impossible to listen to it only once.
blacksunfish 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful!! Great job all of you!!!
riverrhine9 1 year ago
This teacher guy has the most awesome taste in music
fatfrankblack 1 year ago
HOLY CRAP! SO COOL!!!
gillart 1 year ago
This absolutely warmed my heart! Beautifully done! :)
riverrhine9 1 year ago
This is my favorite song by the Innocence Mission, and my second favorite performance of it. :-) Wonderful!
christianman73 1 year ago
wow this is beautiful i agree... im glad i stumbled upon this... blessed is the lord those kids are full of joy it makes me cry.
carlosterrazo 2 years ago
Wow. Karen and Don did such a great job of this song and I hope they saw what a great rendition you guys did!
You kids rock!
jfrenaye 2 years ago
They did! In fact, Karen wrote that she cried when she saw the video and called this version 'a huge improvement on the original'. You can read her entire message on the blog. (It's linked on the homepage).
Zendrig 2 years ago
Love this song, love this video, it makes me cry of pure joy. Thank God we have the music. Peace be with you.
bandinivian 2 years ago
Tears -every single time.
What a joyous performance of one of my favorite songs!
blacksunfish 2 years ago 2
awesome!! I love these kids!!
jenjenjen10 2 years ago
this is going to make me cry :o Its beautiful
JacolynOWNS 2 years ago
Bravo... fills my heart. Keep it up!
kenmoore 2 years ago
beautiful...celebrate diversity....
andyastro1 2 years ago
guys dont forget about the teacher, excellent guitar player
youmeforall 2 years ago 5
OMG, this is SO beautiful!! Look at those beautiful faces. Such JOY. Thank you.
mmgoff 2 years ago 4
I love the Innocence Mission; their music is so beautiful!!! It really makes me feel free listening to it.
SororityLife 2 years ago
This is beautiful.
Could someone possibly post the chords for this song for me?
AaronjMcKnight 3 years ago
These kids are so beautiful, every one of them. I've watched this several times, and I still get tears in my eyes each time. It's a great song, and it's performed with such skill and easy enthusiasm. Awesome!
raphus1600s 3 years ago
I have watched this so many times, I am now beginning to love the "false" start. A beautiful work all round.
thegapputt01 3 years ago 2
Incredible! I love The Innocence Mission, and these kids sing from the heart on one of their most beautiful songs. Thank you!
marklfilteau 3 years ago
wow. thanks for that awesome performance.
ps and it's great to see the innocence mission played live
jacklee1981 3 years ago
Amazing! I love it when they say "where you are." So amazing I don't even know what to say.
CockersMom 3 years ago 7
Amen, Cockersmom! It's that quiet passage which demonstrates "less is more." Gave me chills.
It's not often that you seen such genuinely happy performers, either.
RadioFreeSpike 3 years ago
I'm an elementary teacher in NY, and a big Innocence Mission fan. That was so very beautiful! Keep up the great work! :-)
sirekat 3 years ago
Lots of parents suffer through their kid;s musical performances, but I'd be blissed out if my kid were in an ensemble like this one. PS22 carries the melodic and harmonic lines perfectly. It was beyond mere perfection; it was an aesthetic experience.
I've been an Innocence Mission for almost twenty years now. Never thought I'd say this, but this time you've actually outdone the original. Feel free to cover more of their music!
RadioFreeSpike 3 years ago 3
Amen.
MarkGauvreau 3 years ago 2
Fantastic stuff! I'd love to hear an entire album of Innocence Mission covers by these kids. Simply wonderful...
dlerner75 3 years ago 2
I felt God.
MarkGauvreau 3 years ago
word
jacklee1981 3 years ago
I would most definitely agree!!
truethought62 3 years ago
Wow. Such an uplifting performance, their joy is contagious. Glorious.
Babaziba 3 years ago 2
oh my goodness, this brought tears of joy to my eyes! how lovely.
missjameson 3 years ago 3
this is so so wonderful! :D
tristessa119 3 years ago
Wow! This gets straight to the heart of the matter: never underestimate the positive power of song and the shared experience of singing. Thanks for posting.
jrybiski 3 years ago
inspiring!!!
boogiman007 3 years ago
What a joy to watch and hear.
Wrbhoover 3 years ago 2
Aww that's really sweet.. Amazing :)
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dementedpixie111 3 years ago
This is great! Gotta check your other videos!
obscurorum 3 years ago
Finally a cover(besides Bright as Yellow,which i'm not a fan of)off one of the best albums of all time,and you got kids doing it and they're really enjoying singing it,kudos to you my friend!
OrageauxChimera 3 years ago
my+friend+likes+this.
TheLMack 3 years ago
Makes me happy :)
Very good.
Paffli 3 years ago
As always....brings a smile to my day :-) Thanks for sharing .
claudeandmartino 3 years ago 2
Couldn't agree more :D
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dementedpixie111 3 years ago
VERY BEAUTIFUL!
navywife1977 3 years ago
Very nice. Keep the videos coming. Maybe the future American Idol is here.
jftscout 3 years ago
very nice!
Janzah 3 years ago
Amazing. I always look forward to new vids from you and your choir
starsha316 3 years ago
well HOOOTY HOOO!
Bryixxle 3 years ago
Good job!! (as always)
k80G 3 years ago
there we go :) ireallylike it ! :D
Babyboo572 3 years ago