Softly and Tenderly

[zoegurl1]

Original tune in hymnbooks was composed by Will L. Thompson. This arrangement is by Raymond Brown (my favorite version). Lovely execution - bravo!

[wwongk]

Just what I was looking for and needed

[teeger66]

This is so beautiful....I just now came across it....

[ChurchPianistFL]

gorgeous, incredible.

[jonstetson]

That is awesome....

[suzimore92]

wish I could attach a video, am sending you the mp3 I made using your piano tracks, took the lowest bass notes down real low, addedstrings for chord arrangements and added vocal, sounds good, if I were rich, I'd send you money for a better piano, it would cost a lot to rebuild the upright, too bad, the sound is really good in medium to high registers.

[southernboirj76]

jeez....i get it...you're blind huh

i'm stupid

[southernboirj76]

jeez....i get it...you're blind huh

[TheNiceguy4000]

oops I mean at :18..lol

[TheNiceguy4000]

I love the tiny roll at : 16!!! I play just like you....how long you been playin?

[Gometz181]

very good...

[Patzt]

I love this! I heard Joni Earicksen singing this

[ovation50]

Great playing!!! I play the piano a little bit but not near as good as you. Also your piano sounds great!!!

[Srouble]

that piano has an awesome lower register!

[TatiMadeoGirl10]

Awsome!! I love this song...

[Preacherman1882]

Don't mind what they say about that piano! An old piano has no superior when it comes to sound and resonance. That rendition has to be the most beautiful I have ever heard. You play extremely well.

[filthybaggage]

beautiful rendition. that looks like a pianola you're playing, to me. does it still work as such?

[suzimore92]

this is an arrangement of Softly and Tenderly that was done by Raymond Brown, I don't know if it still published. My friend had it in a Cynthia Clausen book which she bought at one of the singer's concerts. I was able to get it through my friend's music shope but it may have been an archival print, I have just been looking for this song. I may have to reorder the sheet music, can't find it. Very moving, audiences love it.

[kendconcerto]

Very nice.....

[legalman410]

nicely played but you need a new piano.

[pianogirl111]

You made that song sound lovely considering the piano you had to play it on. :) I could hear the words as you were playing the music.

[nailedwit]

I saw this song sung in a movie about 5 years ago. Anyone have a clue what the name of the movie was?

[astarr80]

It's pretty much the theme song of the movie The Trip to Bountiful.

[Snickers1528]

Great Job - it is so difficult to learn a song just by hearing it! I have heard Cynthia Clawson do this live - surprised her only posts are thre hymn arrangement - yep - this is my fav! Great to see a man with a nice touch on the piano - who plays the music - and not just the notes! Glory to God!

[cd1306]

muito bonito, mas não é o hino que esta anunciado. :-(

[zerox915]

amazing! i loved it! i enjoyed your version of the song the most, thank you!

[sbcchristian]

to be such a rough looking piano it sounds great!

[Ikebaga]

I'd rather play a rough old upright than a keyboard or grand any day.

[recker71]

Beautiful rendition. You play with the emotion and passion this song deserves. It is a blessing to hear this song. Please consider, however, re-recording it using a better sounding piano. Unfortunately, the sound of the piano detracts from the softness and tenderness of the music. But, don't let my critique be discouraging. It is only meant to enhance the tender qualities you have already infused into the arrangement.

[ducksisland]

Shame this old Pianola has lost it's guts, but you certaily keep it alive and kicking - keep at it :-)

[pennywhistlepoem]

Thanks for this video. Lovely.

[morticianman]

Beautiful simply beautiful... Praise God and thank you for sharing.

[Pop1per]

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing it! Nice touch!