Behind the scenes from Sissel's live performance at Temple Square

Sissel talks about her live performance with The Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra at Temple Square.

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[liz]

2024 i have listened nearly a 100 times. God bless Sissel and all who hears this song, straight from heaven. Thank you dear Sissel.

[nathanwalker]

I was there. One of the most moving moments of my life.

[jenniferhiltonmusic]

I love Sissel's performance of Slow Down. I could feel her sincerity and listen to that rendition often. Thank you

[jbbevan]

Sissel: and those of us lucky enough to be there that night will "always remember that", too. I've been going to concerts for over 60 years...and that single song (Slow Down) was a moment never to be forgotten.

[KBYTE]

Sissel, my Auntie was in the audience when you sang at the Temple 13 years ago, , she told me that she felt deeply touched by you. She is gone now, but I can't forget how deeply she appreciated your performance.

[TLChrist]

This was not JUST a "performance". It was a ministration by God - with His Spirit working through a yielded vessel who was pleased to allow Him to use the tremendous, other-worldly gift and talent that she was given so that God might express His Love and Peace to a hurting, broken world !!

Listen to her voice - perfect in tone, pitch and cadence - drawing you into that STILL, quite place. Look at her face - the embodiment of peace, calm, love and joy. See how she uses her body-language and the gestures of her hands to calm, soothe and direct. Throughout the song, but especially at the end with her hands folded over her heart in prayer - she is transcended into the song and into the presence of God, beckoning all who are there to come join her. God is beckoning to ALL who will hear, "Come, be still before me, find the peace that you yearn for, and KNOW that I am God!!"

This "Spiritual Journey" was NOT lost on the orchestra, choir or the audience in attendance. They may not have known EXACTLY what it was that they had just experienced, but they DEFINITELY knew that it was something that transcended everyday experience. They reacted by the standing ovation that they honored Sissel with !!

[kennethwiens]

May God look after Sissel and her angelic voice.

[jeffpierce]

It was such a magical night, that first night's reaction to "Slow Down". It was a privilege to sing with you. I'll never forget.

[annofcali]

I will always remember that too. What a gift to be in that audience that evening and hear Sissel. It was a moment of glory and deep connection.

[DeadTenor]

One of the Great Moments in Musical History.. Lovely.. of Good Report and Praiseworthy...

[theressamurphy]

lovely Sissel.. gentle, loving voice...you are a treasure

[WhiteTiger]

I just found this video. Almost as special as when I discovered the video of Slow Down itself. I put that video on any time I need the reminder. It calms my mind and re-centers me. Yes, it was such a magical moment where the best of your's, the choir's, the orchestra's, and the audience's hearts beat as one...in the tangible Spirit of the Lord.

[littlejeepinpg]

I was very glad to have been able to attend that concert. It's hard to describe in words what happened there. You mentioned in this video how the song "Slow Down" was very special. Well, up to that song in the concert It was a wonderful experience but all of a sudden during the first few lines of that song you got my attention! Yes your lips were moving and I could hear your beautiful voice with my ears but that was no longer relavant. It was like my soul and my heart were being addressed directly. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful moment with everyone!

[robertperez]

Dearest Sissel, that song’s message is one of the pillars of our faith. We must listen to thst still small voice. Beautifully delivered.

[robertrighetti]

I listen to her presentation of the song "Slow Down" with the MTC every night before retiring. I have to say that it is the most powerful performance of song and music that I have ever heard in my entire life of 71 years. When I first heard it, my breath stopped and I felt my spirit soar like never before!

[williamtetrault]

Hearing Sissel admit to being moved almost to tears by the song “Slow Down” is a relief to me because her performance of the song invariably moves me to tears! Invariably.

[alanhall]

Sissel, i love many of your songs, but Slow Down has become my faverote.

[hantosk]

Dear Sissel, our Angel! I cannot find the words to express my grattitude for this magical performance of Slow Down. I am sure that God was very happy to hear your singing like we all on the Earth. With this prayer you made us possible to be close to God and feel His endless love. Thank you.

[laurastreeter]

I will always remember that moment too!! There was a tangible spirit in that huge auditorium!

[erlingsalvesen]

Sissel, Slow Down is an amazingly moving and beautiful song, and your delivery of it, is as though our Lord God is speaking directly to us, through you! Thank you for your beautiful instrument!