Over A Thousand People Came Together To Break a Record - Angels From The Realms Of Glory

The Piano Guys, Peter Hollens, David Archuleta, and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square get together to sing "ngels From The Realms Of Glory"

Behind the Scenes YouTuber Interviews by Devin Graham:

Largest Live Nativity World Record: 1039 people

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MUSICIANS:
Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Peter Hollens, David Archuleta, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

CHRISTMAS YOUTUBER/FAMILY GATHERING:
Peter Hollens, Evynne Hollens, Ashland Hollens, David Archuleta, Shay Carl, Shaytards, Mommytard, Alex Boyé, Jeremy Warner (Studio C), Stuart Edge, Devin Graham, The McKnights (Mindy, Shaun, Kamri, Rylan, Daxton, Paisley, Brooklyn & Bailey McKnight) Kid History The Piano Guys (Steven Sharp Nelson & family, Paul Anderson & family, Al van der Beek & family)

LIVE NATIVITY:
Mary: Flo Donelli
Joseph: Andrew Jueidi
Baby Jesus: Hudson Scott
Shepherds: Stuart Edge, Peter Hollens, Jeremy Warner, Natalie Madsen
Wisemen: Shay Carl, Alex Boyé, Richard Sharrah

All angels in the final nativity formation are real, NOT computer generated. No angels were added or subtracted.

Crew Credits:
Sponsored by Radiant (Sheri Dew, President)
Music Written and Composed by Marshall McDonald & Mack Wilberg
Music Performed by Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Peter Hollens, David Archuleta, Evynne Hollens, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Violin- Kristiana Sandberg, Kathryn Collier, Kathryn Leavitt, Sarah Crowther, Viola- Candace Wagner, Emily Brown, Cello- Kelly McConkie Stewart, Sarah Arnesen, Bass- Ben Henderson, & Percussion- Giles Reaves with special thanks to Meredith Campbell the Orchestra at Temple Square Music Coordinator
Music Production: Marshall McDonald, Steven Sharp Nelson, Al van der Beek, Blair Leishman, Giles Reeves, Trent Walker
Executive Producers: Jeffrey Harmon, Daniel Harmon, and Katie Schwarz
Executive Creative Director: Jeff Taylor
Creative Director: Daniel Harmon
Director & Cinematographer: Jacob Schwarz
Second Unit Directors: Daniel Harmon, Jeffrey Harmon
Producers: Katie Schwarz, Derral Eves, Ricky Ray Butler, Jay Davis, Theron Harmon, Benton Crane.
Screen Writers: Jeffrey Harmon, Daniel Harmon, Jeff Taylor
Storyboards: Daniel Harmon, Austin Craig
Public Relations: Derral Eves and Mike Grass
Crowd Recruiting: Derral Eves
YouTuber Coordination: Ricky Ray Butler, Derral Eves
YouTuber Travel & Logistics: Chani Boyce
Camera Operators: Jacob Schwarz, Devin Graham, Justin Ahlmann
Gaffer: Phil Shepherd
Key Grip: Kevin Woodward
Best Boy Electric: Spencer Scanlon
Electrician: Danny Shepherd
Best Boy Grip: Tyler Stevens
Grip & Lighting Equipment: Shepherd Grip & Lighting
Special Effects: Bruce Sundstrom
Special Effects Assist: Parry Willard
DIT & Post Production Supervisor: Sam Bilodeau
Post Production Effects: Joshua Badger and Ben Thompson
Blimp Operators: Jeffrey Harmon, Chris Newman, Alex, Jordan Harmon, Shane RIckard.
Blimp Creator: Jeffrey Harmon
Aerial Video: CineChopper (Pilot: Chris Newman; Camera Operator: Matthew Butler)
Editing: Jacob Schwarz, Katie Schwarz, Daniel Harmon
Art Director: Chloe Huber
Art Assist: Rubie Baker
Costume Designer: Alyson Hancey
Costuming Assist: Brooke Westberg Grama
Live Nativity Costumes provided by LDS Motion Picture Studios
Overhead “bell” costumes: Designed by Anniele Harmon. Pattern created by Alyson Hancey
Costume Construction & Assembly: Theron and Valerie Harmon, the moms of George Muller Academy homeschooling coop.
Makeup (live nativity): Danielle Donahue
Hair (live nativity): Heather Donahue
Makeup (family nativity play): Raquel Burr
Super connectors: John Dye, Mike Evans, Derral Eves
Logistics and Crowd Control: Jay Davis, Benton Crane, Daniel Harmon, Theron Harmon
Media Outreach: Creatus and Grassroots Media
Guinness coordination: Boncom
Behind the Scenes: Austin Craig producing, Jordan Nash, Michael Boren, and Davey Orgill on camera, Alex Moore editing
Nativity formation design: Daniel Harmon, Benton Crane
Craft Services: Amy Bigler
Craft Assist: Jennifer Carter
Security: Jay Davis, Derral Eves
Editing: Katie Schwarz, Jacob Schwarz, Daniel Harmon

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[markyounger]

My wife died last year. This was one of her favorite videos. Thank everyone who made this. You kids are so lucky to be involved in this..

[SHAYTARDS]

In years to come when ever I'm asked to think of one of my favorite Christmas memories I will immediately think about being part of this experience and the way it might have felt to kneel at the feet of our Lord and Savior...K gotta watch it again now!  

[PeterHollens]

It was such an honor and a privilege to be part of this production.   I'm so happy I was able to spend two days filming this with my family and the families of the rest of everyone involved.   I'll never forget it!  :)

[jimmorrell]

On December 15, 2021, one year after my liver transplant on 12/15/20, which was followed by a Code Blue on 12/22/20, I posted a message with a link to this song. After 12/22/20, I was "out of it" (delirium in medical terms) for the next 3 1/2 to 4 weeks in ICU. I literally missed Christmas. This song was the first song that came up on my cell phone on 12/15/21. What a beautiful song and what a blessing! I cried as I watched the wonderful rendition of this song. There is one reason why I am still alive and that is God. By his grace, I am still here to make more precious memories with my family and friends. Merry Christmas to all who read this little note! Take Care!

[ellieandjared]

We're so grateful that we were able to be a part of this video! It is beautiful and the message is sweet.

From a Muslim to all brother and sisters of humanity, i wish you all peace and safety in this difficult time of the pandemic
I believe and wish for a better tomorrow for all of us.

[mattmartindale]

It was amazing to be part of this video 😅 it's one of my favorites

[CuteGirlsHairstyles]

It was amazing for our family to take small part in this wonderful video, with so many of our YouTube friends, each of whom donated time and talents for this project. I am sitting here after watching it with tears of joy in my eyes, and love in my heart, for the true Gift of Christmas! Our Savior Jesus Christ. #ShareTheGift

[BrooklynAndBailey]

This was by FAR the best video we've ever been part of! It's not often that two 14 yr olds 👭 are invited to be part of something this amazing, with such talented musicians, YouTubers, and production team!! We were teary eyed as we watched how sweetly our little brother Dax put his arm on Emmie {Shaytards} and then she leaned in to kiss the baby Jesus {PeterHollens' baby son}! We will never forget the true meaning of Christmas, for HE is the gift! 🎁 #ShareTheGift

[JamesSmith-gksz]

This is probably the only orchestral/choral version of a song that literally brought me to my knees crying when I first heard it. This, from a musical stand point, could be considered one of the most inspirational chord progressions ever devised. Coupled with a choir that size and musicians that skilled....I just can't stand against it's breath taking beauty. Never had a song affect me as deeply as this one.

[patlarimore]

It is now 2023 and this is still as beautiful today as it was the first time I heard it a long time ago!

[theslowwalker]

It is June 2020 and Christmas is all around me because He is with me.

[GardinerSisters]

We feel so blessed to have been a part of this incredibly beautiful and moving collaboration! Such a great reminder of how we can center our celebrations around the birth of our Savior this Christmas season. #ShareTheGIft  

[irv_dvid]

Why am I listening to this masterpiece in the middle of a pandemic? MERRY CHRISTMAS

[Smckayp]

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid!” 2020 was bad but brought a lot of hidden good. Jesus is Lord!

[sarahturner]

I cry everytime I see the hundreds and thousands of Angels walking down the hill singing "Gloria". So beautiful!

[SirStephenSW]

Two years later and I still get goosebumps listening/watching this.

[sachinjacob]

Who is getting ready for Christmas 2020.


Let's hope everything will be peaceful by December ❤️❤️.

[relaxureyes]

I knew I wasn't the only one to listen to Christmas music all year. It's my bedtime and cheer up music. God bless us... every one!

[TSPearly]

You don't understand what I'm going through right now. I am in real tears! It's so easy to forget why Christmas is celebrated. This touched my soul.. this needs to go viral! So beautifully sung and shot. Hats off to everyone in it. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Merry Christmas