Recky reacts to Home Free - How Great Thou Art 

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This is a Christian Hymn based on a Swedish traditional melody and a poem written by Carl Boberg in Monsteras, Sweden in 1885. How cool is that.

There is an amazing live version of this called "HOME FREE How Great Thou Art (Kearney MO)". They sing live after a concert was cancelled due to a thunderstorm, standing on a picnic table (no amps, mics., etc.) accompanied by thunder, lightning and flickering lights.

Love hearing Adam Rupp's beautiful tenor. And that double bass drop at the end!

This is so breathtaking. "It is Well With my Soul" is my favorite gospel song, and I love the way they slipped a bit of it in here.

"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish traditional melody and a poem written by Carl Boberg (1859-1940) in Mönsterås, Sweden, in 1885. It was translated into German and then into Russian. It was translated into English from the Russian by English missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own. I am 66 years old and I grew up singing this hymn in church.

Yes this IS one of their BEST 5 part harmonies. Filmed in the Austrian Alps. Super great reaction Recky!😍

I think this is one of the best versions of this song. Tim's bass really carries the song. I just found Home Free last year & love these 5 talented guys. And the scenery is awesome filmed in the beautiful Austrian Alps (my dad comes from that area).

They also snuck in a few measures of It Is Well With My Soul "It Is Well With My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. First published in Gospel Hymns No. 2 by Ira Sankey and Bliss (1876), it is possibly the most influential and enduring in the Bliss repertoire and is often taken as a choral model, appearing in hymnals of a wide variety of Christian fellowships. Genre: Hymn Melody: "Ville du Havre" by Philip Bliss Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Written: 1873 Horatio Spafford was moving his family to America but he took a ship alone to get things ready for his wife and children to come. After they were out at sea, a storm came and all of his family was killed. He wrote this song in great sorrow, knowing that he was the only one left but realizing that Jehovah was still with him... With this he wrote these words. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. But, Lord, â??tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul! It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Even so, it is well with my soul.

This is one of my most favorite church hymns......I feel the spirits so much in my heart....."then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee...how great thou art, how great thou art". How can a person not be moved? And Recky....it is both a Christian song and a love song......it is a love song of Christ and all He has given us!

A Christian hymn for sure. Very beautiful scenery. It was filmed in Austria

Hey Recky, this is about as good as vocal harmony can get. Others have already pointed out the songs origins but I can answer where they were. They were in Europe for a music conference, and they saw this spot, with the Church, and called their film people & arrangements were made to do this song they had worked on the studio recordings for....they bought a drone & voila, the new video of How Great thou Art. This is both...it's a love song to God. This was filmed in the Austrian Alps, not far from Salzburg, where The Sound of Music was filmed.

This was probably the 2nd song I heard from Home Free and I’ve been a fan ever since! Thanks for your reaction!

I understand how it is to "feel" music. There isn't always a need for words to describe how it connects with you. That's why music is a universal language. Sometimes the sound transfers straight to your soul even if the song is in a language that you don't know.

It does not matter how many times I hear this it's the most beautiful covers I have ever heard. Great reaction

I agree this is their best video filmed in Austrian alps!! They just released another beautiful video…My Country Tis of Thee” filmed inSouth Dakota, USA!! More unbelievable harmonies from Home Free! Nice to see you back with the Home Fries!M. Great Reaction!!

My favorite by Home Free, too. So, thanks for doing it. It's quite okay to be struck speechless with their wonderful harmonies and the grandness of the scenery. Leaves me speechless every time - and I've listened to it about a hundred times! They couldn't have chosen a better location for this song.

Beautiful review, Recky, thank you so much!!! Yes, beautiful spot for a church... Definitely, easy for God to find!!! I love this song so very much... Singing it causes my voice to crack, often... I believe God finds any and all when they sing this beautiful hymn!!! 💜🙏💜

Sheer vocal perfection. This was my introduction to Home Free a few years ago, and I was immediately hooked.

This is the Best version of this I have Ever heard☦️‼️

This one is just the most beautiful vocal harmonies ever! This was filmed in the Australian Alps when they were on tour ! Check out one of their newer releases....Bless The Broken Road!

Written by Swedish man, Carl Bogerg in 1886. I remains a popular Hymn in most Christian churches. Boberg's inspiration for "How Great Thou Art" came from a visit to a beautiful country estate on the southeast coast of Sweden. He got caught in a midday thunderstorm with awe-inspiring moments of flashing violence, followed by a clear brilliant sun. Soon afterwards he heard the calm, sweet songs of the birds in nearby trees." The experience prompted Boberg to "fall to his knees in humble adoration of his mighty God." A nine-stanza poem beginning with the Swedish words "O Store Gud, nar jag den varld beskader" captured his exaltation of how great God is

This is the absolute best version of this beautiful song. These guys are amazing.

IT'S CALLED THE "HOLY SPIRIT" MOVING IN YOU WHEN YOU FEEL ALL THE EMOTIONS OF THIS HYMN.

They were in the Austrian Alps and it was recorded right before they had to fly home because of Covid. Took me seeing this about 40 or more time not to cry. I can fight the tears off and even sing along with them, Love all my Home Free

Love Tim's lead.

This is absolutely a beautiful love song to God. It makes me feel so humble. ✝

This is so beautiful. The harmonies are so clean, wow. The guys are fantastic. Love your reaction.

Home Free filmed this in Kematen, Tirol, Austria. Their vault series has all the behind the scene action that went on while they were there and how they filmed "How Great Thou Art". The song is a very, very old Christian song inspired by a poem written by a Swedish poet. Enjoyed your reaction immensely. Thank you

you may really enjoy "Auld Lang Syne" and "In the Blood" by these guys, they are also awesome

Awesome listen from you. You can physically see your heart lifting. A beautiful thing.

One of my favorites...I get chills every time

Thank You, Recky great reaction.

You will notice on Home Free videos some stunning locations and with the superb arrangements and their talent there is no better.

I love to watch reactor's faces as they hear that last note.

This is one of the earliest present day songs, what I mean is that is still sung in church services! It is my favorite gospel song! I think it was written in the late 1700's or early 1800's.

This is a great version! We sang it in church my whole life and still do. I’m 60 yo.

Superb choice, Recky...hard to go wrong with Home Free. Or VoicePlay! Thank you.

ELVIS PRESLEY COVERED THIS SONG AND WON A GRAMMY FOR IT IN GOSPEL!

One of my favorite gospel songs

In America "How Great Thou Art" is a well-known Christian hymn based on original Swedish hymn titled "O Store Gud" written in 1885 by Carl Boberg. English version of hymn & title are loose translation by English missionary Stuart K. Hine in 1949. Home Free added hymn "It Is Well" to this version. There are many versions online in gospel, country, jazz, indie, rock, & even Elvis.

How Great Thou Art (O store Gud) is a Swedish spiritual song with lyrics from 1885 by Carl Boberg (1859-1940) which was first printed on March 13, 1886. Carl Boberg wrote the lyrics after experiencing a thunderstorm at Kalmarsund in Småland. The music is a Swedish folk melody. It is one of the most widespread spiritual songs in the world.

I'm loving your reactions to Home Free ( How Great Thou Art) ❤❤

Yes, one of my favorites of theirs. They sound so good. This is a hymn I grew up singing in church proclaiming the greatness of God and his creation. This was filmed in the Austrian Alps while they were touring there. That little church looks like the most beautiful thing in the mountain meadow. Did you notice Adam, the beatboxer, actually sang in this. He sang the part, “It is well”. Good reaction Recky!

Absolute pure beauty.

Recky, This song How Great Thou Art was written in 1885 By Swedish Minister and Poet Carl Boberg. Beautiful Song.

Most beautiful version ever. 😍

Saw HF close to home. My younger daughter and I were nearly bawling when they did 'Winter Song', a cover by a couple of Swedish girls. Acoustics in this hockey arena venue were perfect. Check it out sometime.

My understanding is it's the same location in the Austrian Alps used during the filming of The Sound of Music. Home Free - From the Vault - Episode 8 (How Great Thou Art) goes into the location and the making of this video.

This is one of favorite hymns.

Great reaction, Recky. More Home Free please. Helplessly Hoping, blue ain’t your color, mayday, brother in arms, i can’t outrun you, ring of fire, Champagne taste on a beer budget, Travelin’ Soldier, brother…you really can’t go wrong with anything you pick.

The video was made in the Austrian Alps - I think it's the most stirring version of this hymn that I've yet heard.

I am so glad ypu enjoyed this

Swiss Alps, Austria.

I love how you felt it could be a love song. In fact that's exactly what it is! Its a love song to & about our Lord Jesus Christ🥰😇

If you haven't seen the video of Austin Brown and Rob Lundquist "Two Country Singers try singing opera", you might want to - it's a real surprise.

I'm not religious but absolutely beautiful.

This takes me back to my roots, absolutely a beautiful performance by beautiful,extremely talented performers. If you haven't reacted to Amazing Grace by PTX, you should bc it's also is done beautifully, it's another gospel piece that touches your heart & soul completely. Thanks for sharing this mv, one of my favorite songs. Stay safe, healthy with laughter/music guiding your pathway. Akita, 🇺🇸 lady

Love your reaction to this song.

Carrie Underwood also sings ( How Great Thou Art) Her version gave me chills! Give it a listen to see for your self!

This was filmed in the same area of the Austrian Alps where they filmed The Sound of Music movie.

This is definitely a love song to God and Jesus.

This was filmed in Austria!

This was filmed in the Austrian Alps! Can you imagine?

They were in Austria, they have a behind scenes of the making of this video that is called "From The Vault 8 (How Great Thou Art)" You don't need to react to it, but you should see it, it's really good and shows their funny antics.

"Then sings my soul, my saviour God to thee, how great Thou art..." Yes, I think you might say that it is a Christian *hymn* (not merely a song, but a sacred hymn, written for use in church services and other sacred occasions). Another hint: "When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and then proclaim my God how great Thou art!" That is a subtle clue that you are hearing sacred music. There is a world of really awesome and beautiful sacred music out there that you might enjoy listening to, whether you are into Christianity or not (I am pretty much an agnostic these days, but I still go to church just for the music - growing up singing in church choirs, those hymns were my "safe place" when everything else in my life was shot to hell.) Home Free has done several of them, so check them out. Go Rest High on That Mountain, Amazing Grace (with Peter Hollens), and a whole bunch of Christmas hymns come to mind.

Imagine the sound of that little church's bells, echoing through the valley, and returning from the mountain walls around it, only touched by God or angels on that round trip... I imagine it sounds like heaven!

Recky, this is recognition of our Creator giving us life and Life more abundantly. It's praise back to him for all the Great Promises HE gave us in his Word, The Bible.

Yes, it is a Christian song. I listen to a woman that has a very close relationship with God and teaches how to have intimacy with God. She said she asked God what his favorite song is. He told her How Great Thou Art.

It’s a love song to The Father and The Son.

It is absolutely a Christian song. It is a worship song devoted to the glory of our Father in Heaven. Knowing His hand created it all. Praise Him for his incredible creation known as earth.

Helplessly Hoping is the best Harmony they have done IMHO it is flawless but very short and usually gets copywrited by SME but is A Master class on how to do Harmony. This one is a close second and longer so flip a coin on witch is better

Filmed in Austria

They are in the Swiss Alps!

It's a Christian song, a popular one. I forgot they combine it with It Is well with my Soul. I like your take on the church :)

They’re in Austria and they had to climb up that mountain. Watch From the Vault.

Maybe check out JOSH TURNER LONG BLACK TRAIN.....and Brooks and Dunn....I BELIEVE

They filmed this one in Austria.

Now aren't you sorry it's been so long since you listened to Home Free? This song should get you back on track. Try Do You Hear What I Hear next.

Recky, I am sorry that I can't stop texting. However, HOMEFREE just released "MARY, DID YOU KNOW?" I think you would really enjoy it! Please play it for me! HOW GREAT THOU ART IS DEFINITELY A RELIGIOUS SONG! IT IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF ALL THAT I HAVE EVER HEARD!

They were in Austria beautiful country trust me

Lauren Dagle Sings this song very beautiful also , you should compare them but they are both beautiful ❤🔥, When you're singing to the most high , how can it not be!!?❤❤

A great listen is as well Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill on the Acms

I believe this is in Switzerland

Listen to Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood at the ACMs. Wonderful

Filmed in the Austrian Alps.

I can't believe you didn't realise this was a religous song.

This song is probably the most popular Christian song in America. it is sung in every Christian church. These guys are all Christians and love God very much. They wanted to sing among God's creations (nature)

Beautiful Christian hymn! Thanks reckyt have you reacted to ABBA?

How great thou art is a phrase commonly used through out the Book of Psalms....it's supposedly the inspiration for the poem/song. Psalms is one of the most beautiful and poetic books of the New Testament.

This was filmed in the Austrian Alps

"O store Gud" som den heter på svenska :) När man talade om för Elvis att det var en svensk sång trodde han att de skämtade med honom eftersom han, liksom många amerikaner, trodde den var amerikansk.

Evis did this song too

RECKY, YOU CAN ACTUALLY TAKE A LITTLE TRIP TO SEE THE CHURCH IN THIS VIDEO. HOME FREE FILMED THE VIDEO IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS IN 2017 .BY THE WAY, WHEN HOME FREE DID WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, IT WAS A COVER OF A COVER ORIGINAL WAS PERCY SLEDGE IN 1966 NOT MICHAEL BOLTON. AND UNCHAINED MELODY WAS WRITTEN IN 1955 FOR A PRISON MOVIE TITLED "UNCHAINED" HENCE THE PRISON MUSIC VIDEO. THE MOVIE IS ON RU-vid. BOBBY HATFIELD OF RIGHTIOUS BROTHERS RECORDED IT IN 1965 GOT SWEDEN AND SWITZERLAND MIXED UP BUT IT SI ONLY A LITTLE MORE THAN TWO HOURS BY PLANE. AND MORE TO AUSRUA A LOT CLOSER THAN I AM. I LIVE IN FAIRVIEW OREGON NEXT TO PORTLAND ABOUT 50 MILES FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

It’s in almost every Hymnal of every Christian Denomination

You should react to carrie underwoods rendition of this hymn!

How great God is

It is a classic hymn. Christianity views God as a benevolent being, who sent a piece of himself down to take the punishment that humanity deserves for the evil it has committed. Many worship songs and hymns are written with a similar tone to love songs as a result. Many sing of his unconditional love, familial love, some even dip into romantic. I wish that more Christians lived their lives expressing the love that God wishes to promote.

Hi. Recky how is Carol/ I do watch your other channel. Got to go it's 3:30 Am. Night.

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