O Holy Night / Ave Maria ft. Lexi Walker - The Piano Guys

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Story Behind the Song

What if Bach wrote O Holy Night? Then THIS angel would have to sing it.

O Holy Night has graced Christmas for 170 years since its inception. It has earned a place among the greatest carols of all time. But such fame can breed vapid familiarity. 170 years of airtime can acclimate the ear so much that we may not feel the Holiness of O Holy Night as perhaps we once did. Unless, perhaps, its transcendent lyrics were cast into a new mold? A mold created by, none other than, J.S. Bach.

We hope this unity of O Holy Night’s lyrics and Ave Maria’s melody opens your ears and heart to the inspiration woven into each line of its immortal meaning:

“Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth…
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn...
O Night Divine! When Christ was born.”

Some subjects are so sacred that it takes an extraordinarily gifted and virtuous person to perform them properly — in a way that is so authentically radiant that as we listen it draws out the light inherent in each and every one of us.

Presenting the precocious, the radiant, earth angel, 15-year-old, Lexi Walker -- an incomparable voice attached to an inimitable heart.

We filmed this video in the middle of the night on tour between two shows at Tuacahn. The stars shone brightly, the river flowed peacefully and we simply let the stillness of the night do the performing for us. Merry Christmas no matter the time of year or circumstances that brought you to this piece!

Credits

O Holy Night (French carol) written by Adolphe Adam, lyrics by Placide Cappeau
Ave Maria -- Melody of French Romantic composer Charles Gounod written over Johann Sebastian Bach’s Prelude No.1 in C Major from his book, “The Well-Tempered Clavier”
Arrangement produced by Jon Schmidt
Arrangement written by Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by:
Lexi Walker: Vocals
Jon Schmidt: Piano
Steven Sharp Nelson: Cello
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Video producer and filmed by Paul Anderson & Shaye Scott
Edited by Shaye Scott

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Last Christmas Eve, my little brother died very suddenly. He was such a massive fan of your music. The two of us went to one of your earlier shows in Boston with my mother. We were fortunate enough to meet you and have a picture taken - It's a memory I truly cherish. Your music never fails to evoke true emotion in me. This song breaks me down in tears, but simultaneously brings me relief. It's a reminder of the happiness my little brother brought me. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

shiodorusohma
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Some viewers might think it strange that Lexi is standing in a flowing stream to sing her song, for me it is symbolic of the Living Water we read about in the scriptures. Thank you Lexi and the Piano Guys, beautifully done.

whitetiger
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It never ceases to amaze me why we have awful pop music as a mainstream standard when there are angelic voices like this one that can move you to tears. I just discovered you today Lexi, and can’t wait to delve into your music.

Comics
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Such is the fulfillment of the purpose of music - to enrapture our hearts, minds, and souls to the glory of God.

grammamarth
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Blessed Mother. Thank you for your yes. We love dear smother of our Savior. You rock too Mother Mary. 😊

PraiseChristEver
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She has an amazing voice! Its incredible the fusion between the piano guys and this girl!

MichaelHernandezi
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I am the biggest critic when it comes to voices. and this, to my ears is actual perfection. there are no faults whatsoever.I have no words. it's too perfect.

Sanity
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Her voice tears through my soul. She sounds like an angel coming straight from heaven, i have goosebumps!

Tiff
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Ladys and gentleman: here we have the first known human that competes with the angels in their singing. God bless you, Lexi. Thank you.

elesel
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Wow, she nails that high note! What a beautiful collaboration 🤩

chelseawarren
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This song came to me for the first time when I opened my brand new Christmas CD as we decorated for Christmas this last week. As a soprano opera singer, “Ave Maria” and “O Holy Night” are not only songs I have sung many hundreds of times, they are two of my favorite songs ever written.

As the song began, I absently chose an ornament to hang on the tree and stopped in mid-motion, arrested and unprepared for the impact your music would have upon me.

I sat, transfixed, as the splendid and masterful melding of these two beloved songs began. And then Lexi began to sing, and tears rolled unchecked down my face. I was carried to heaven on the tender, gorgeous tones of her voice atop the spectacular piano and cello arrangement. I closed my eyes in pure reverence at her last note, still weeping.

I looked down, and I was holding an ornament engraved with the saying, “O, Holy Night.” I felt like angels had come into our home to bless our Christmas. That will be a moment I will never forget for the rest of my life.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for creating such reverent and glorious tones of worship to our Lord and Savior. May we remember Him and His message every day of our lives.

Blessings and unending gratitude to each of you, and all our family’s best Christmas wishes.

ErlynneC
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Angelic voice. This one never gets old. ❤

triune_blades
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O Holy Night
Divine, stars brightly shining
Faith, suddenly be me
Long it is the night of Jesus birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world
Rejoices
Sweet hymns of grace
And grateful chorus raise we
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn

His power and glory ever more proclaim
Oh night
Oh night divine
Oh night.

melanieoo
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The only perfect thing humans ever made, was music. And this video, these musicians, this radiant angelic child, that soaring voice, makes me cry each time I hear it. Every. Single. Time.

Lisette
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I'd have loved to witness the actual studio recording. Nuts and bolts and magic.

clearday
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Why won't these goosebumps go away?

KingOfAlsgravia
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Despite all the world has thrown us, Jesus is still King - seek the hope of God through His son

kibosch
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Who is watching in 2020! what a great voice, sounds like an angel.

MarkGomezIam
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Wow! She sings like an angel...for the glory of God!

dcvarro
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God has given her such a clear voice. And she can play with this voice. And the high notes are not a problem. How easily everything is sung!!!! Not plumply into the high notes, but very carefully and gently. And yet with power.

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