What Child Is This (Piano & Electric Cello) The Piano Guys

“The Chosen” is the BEST depiction of Jesus, His stories, and His life we have EVER seen. It is a LIFE CHANGING series that we and our families have enjoyed immensely. So we jumped at the chance to join the Chosen’s Christmas Special that this video will be a part.

Story:

Have you ever wondered who made the Manger? Was he an average carpenter barely making ends meet? Or was he someone extra special, destined to build the birthplace of Christmas? Did he think he was carving a run-of-the-mill wooden box to hold hay for a few animals to eat? Or did he, or she, somehow know that this particular feeding trough was meant to hold something much more -- to hold Someone who would feed five thousand with five loaves of bread?

This wooden box for a time did hold hay, and must have looked and seemed simple and remarkably ordinary.

Until God touched it.

For us, this is one of the many messages of this Christmas Hymn we present to you.

“What Child is This?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing.”

This is Jesus, born in the humblest of circumstances and yet born with the ability to overcome the world. Born under the brightest star ever seen, but so meekly as to ask an obscure carpenter to carve his bed and to share it with animals. This is Jesus, powerful enough to command angels, but so concerned with the worth of every soul, especially those overlooked, that he would ask shepherds instead to guard him as he slept; a King of countless subjects whose birth would change the reckoning of time itself, and yet a homeless teacher who spent all of His time to heal the one.

This is Jesus, who can touch something entirely ordinary and make it extraordinary -- who can touch any willing soul, labeled as worthless by the world, and make it priceless.

We’ve seen this happen. This is why we believe. And why, despite so many mistakes we’ve made and so many lopsided mangers we’ve attempted to carve, we still strive to follow this advice:

“Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, and pour out peace.” (Ezra Taft Benson)
While Jesus Christ, His story and His life mean so much to us, we don’t mean for this video to be exclusively “religious” or make anyone feel left out. On the contrary, we hope that this only brings peace, no matter who you are, where you are watching, or what you believe. We hope that the spirit of this music can transcend traditional religious lines and its spirituality can be felt by all who need a little serenity this Christmas Season.

Merry Christmas.

Where is this filmed?

Credits

“What Child is This” arrangement written by Jon Schmidt, Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by Jon Schmidt, Piano
Steven Sharp Nelson, Electric cello
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studio in Utah
Piano moving: Frank Nelson & Jeremy Crawford

Executive Producers: Brad Pelo & Joshua Mckinney
Produced by Jacob Schwarz, Willem Kampenhout & Matthew Siemers
Directed by Willem Kampenhout; 1st Assistant Director: David Lidell Thorpe
Director of Photography: Jacob Schwarz
Edited by Evan Carpenter Shaye Scott, Paul Anderson & Steven Sharp Nelson
Camera Operators: Justin Ahlmann & Byron Kirkland; Jib Operator: Josh Contor
Drone Operator: Chris Workman
1st Assistant Camera: Paul Green & Ben Haskin; 2nd Assistant Camera: Jacob Watson
Gaffer: Matt Long; Key grip: Steve Carter; G/E Swing: Cortland Lindsay
Artist Photographer: Scott Jarvie; Hair & Makeup Artist: Ariel Lafontaine
Production Assistants: Archelaus Cristanto, Caden Thompson & Cole Thompson
Set Medic / Covid Compliance: Warren Workman
Catering & Craft Services: Richard Taylor, Fat Boy Catering; Assistant: Eddi Taylor

[thepianoguys]

What gift would you have brought to the Manger?

[debbiehicks]

Still love listening to this in Dec 2024!!! Magnificent....❤

[danheathervasquez]

What child is this? He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. My Savior!

[brycehipp]

I’ve struggled lately. I’ve struggled to find beauty. I’ve struggled to find peace in this season. But sometimes all it takes is a simple song. The beauty of music has been and forever will be a binding force for good in the world. And this song alone reminded me that there is good. This song alone reminded me of what peace feels like. Thank you. Thank you for bringing this beauty to the world. You never know who or what or how you impact people... this time know that you have. Merry Christmas. You guys are great.

[eparreira]

I’m a 59 year old man that you just brought to tears.

[Karmingiry]

Thanks Piano Guys for helping us to give glory to God with your beautiful music. May God bless you all abundantly.

[KarenHerringle]

I listen as much as possible!! God speaks to me thru music!! He always has! Thru music- He opens my heart to so many possibilities!!!

[csabazetenykozma]

This reminds me what Christmas is really about. The birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.

[shawnbrigance]

As always been my favorite Carol, since the days of Catholic school growing up. Thank you 💜

[tmwktl]

Who listens even if it’s not Christmas?

[RoxanneR]

If my heart were a musical instrument, it would be a cello. The exquisite sweetness of the electric cello here expresses what my heart would say to the Lord. Beautiful! Thank you.

[tejaswinipolepeddi]

I don't know whether you guys are reading this, or not. But, if you are, you are amazing!! In my opinion, Paul should be given Oscar award for amazing cinematography skills. Every music video of yours just relaxed my soul.

[BrianAnderson]

Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace, and good will toward men. ❤

[nutricoach]

Expressions and tears of gratitude that He left His heavenly glory to come here and live the 100% perfect life that stands in place of my wretched life, and to take God's just punishment for my sins. What an amazing Savior! What amazing grace!

[richardsmith]

The only gift I have that’s fit for the King is my love and devotion to serve Him.

Great job on the video.

[geoffromano]

This has always been my favorite Christmas song, whether it was hearing it at Christmas Mass, or maybe at a school Christmas program. But when the Piano Guys perform this, it brings tears to my eyes, seeing the passion in their faces as they play.

[hisaemonkumamon]

メリークリスマス！
時々、彼らは妖精じゃないのかと、本気で思ってしまいます。
幻想的で、美しい響き💖
ありがとう🙏💖

[gracenyambura]

Merry Christmas to all. May we never forget the reason for this season which is Christ THE LORD. May we receive HIM in our hearts as LORD and Saviour.

[ardavalilable]

This is the kind of music humanity needs, it'll reduce many of us to tears. Great job guys, you did it again!

[davido]

you are the Son of God and are with us Lord this day!!!!