Nearer My God to Thee (for 9 cellos) - ThePianoGuys

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Story behind the song:
This week we thought we'd reach back to our roots. We rolled the cameras in a place where they have rolled many times before -- Sundance, Utah. Steve has spent many summers there in a cabin built by his grandfather. It's also where he proposed to his wife (she said yes, by the way =) Such an incredible place of beauty and raw nature merited a piece of music that matched the setting. This arrangement of Nearer My God to Thee was the first song Steve and Al recorded together. It is based upon and inspired by an arrangement of James Stevens for 9 voices (arranged for the BYU singing group "Vocal Point"). For us music often is a spiritual experience -- a way to connect with others, with nature, and with a loving God. This video is not meant to exclude those that do not believe in God. We hope everyone can find beauty in this music and relate it to how they feel when they experience joy—whether it's joy from hiking in nature, spending time with family, serving others, or relaxing on a beach. Enjoy!

Filmed at Stewart Falls in Sundance, Utah

Credits
Music attributed to Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
Arrangement by James Stevens (arranged for BYU Vocal Point)
9-cello adaption by Steven Sharp Nelson
Music produced by Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by Steven Sharp Nelson
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Video produced by Paul Anderson, Shaye Scott & Tel Stewart

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[silkensilence]

The song isn't just for the titanic. It's a hymn with much more meaning than a tribute to the dead, it's sung in churches frequently. Have you heard the words? they are upbeat, if you listen to them- " Or if on joyful wing, cleaving the sky/ sun, moon, and stars forgot/ upwards I fly.

It's about staying close to God and being near to him through trials and through good times.

I agree that it is powerful played mournfully, but the song in and of itself is not a mournful one.

[Mokona Modoki]

The song they play in the movies is believed to be the actual song that they played on the actual ship as she sank. So you're saying that the men that played this song on the ship were disgusting? The men that played until the end

[sorvetinhah gatz]

perfect

[Brian Ricciardi]

Does anyone know what strings Steve uses?

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[Sutatip Kaewrod]

I like cello and I love God. thank you God.

[Daniel Roman]

Excelente (Y)

[dwoman77]

I love the first 45 secs.Let me asure all of u this song was being played when Titanic sank and I believe in my heart God was pleased. America needs to be closer to God, myself included. This needs to be on the No 1 song of all time on youtube. God bless his talent and may this song make you think about where u stand with God, God bless America and this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maggie Moore]

love this guy he is so asome and love the backgrounde

[Sarah Nebeker]

The best Hymns I've ever heard were the ones with soul put into playing the piece to the performers best ability; this qualifies as one of the best.

[cndbishop]

I am totally in love with the old song "Loving Arms", the Dobie Gray version. This is such a beautiful and poignant song. Would love to hear your version and would be very curious to see who you would get to collaborate with.

[Eliza Dalton]

Other than the commercial, this is INCREDIBLE! You guys definitely had the spirit of the song with you in order to play it with such emotion.