Download stream on your favorite music services buy the cd on. Silent night byu vocal point christmas under the stars on. They pierce the heart and make lasting impressions on the mind. Silent night is music beloved the world over, said scott swofford, executive producer of the movie for byutv. The version sung by bing crosby in 1935 is the fourth. Silent night made for tv movie at historic park theatre. Silent light is a solemn and profound film about a man transfixed by love, which causes him to betray his good and faithful wife.
Learn the inspiring story behind the creation of the popular christmas carol silent nightdiscover how joseph mohr, as new assistant priest, went against his superior to organize a church choir full of outcasts that performed in german instead of latin. The first time silent night was sung on american soil was on christmas day 1839 in newyork, next to the trinity church at the hamilton memorial. Of all the great songs of christmas few are as worshipful and heartfelt as silent night. Originally written for guitar, silent night is instantly recognizable and quite nearly universally. Cinematography is beautiful and the acting is very. Mormon filmmaker tells catholic story in seasonal film. The song has been recorded by a large number of singers from every music genre. The song silent night is a very beloved song and i am surprised that a movie has not been made about the origin of the song before now. Byutv has 100 shows and 1626 episodes available to watch online. The night before christmas, mohr has to decide if he will accept defeat and leave oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the holy night. Print and download choral sheet music for silent night by byu vocal point arranged for ttbb choir a cappella in c major. Silent night 2012 horror film is a very loose remake of charles e. The worlds most beloved christmas carol, silent night, written in 1818 and celebrating its bicentennial with a global music event for 2018. Byu vocal point silent night sheet music in bb major.
In 1984, the slasher classic silent night, deadly night stunned audiences, was banned across america, and remains the most notorious christmas movie in history. The remake of silent night, deadly night is a much darker update of the 1984 controversial classic slasher film. All video and audio items, with the exception of reserve items, have been moved from the media center to the musicdance area. All is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace silent night holy night shepherds quake at the sight glory streams from heaven afar heavenly hosts sing allelujah christ the savior is born christ the savior is born silent night holy night christ is born oh allelujah allelujah christ is born silent night. Silent night dvd silent night is a heartwarming true story about the popular christmas carol of the same name. Shepherds quake at the sight glories stream from heaven afar heavenly hosts sing alleluia christ the saviour is. Byutvs beautiful, touching new silent night dvd is a. The night before christmas, mohr had to decide if he would accept defeat and leave oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the holy night. Mar 18, 2009 sometimes we are helpless in the face of love, and it becomes a torment. The machines will be stocked with fresh art throughout the night. Great music is nothing less than great storytelling. Charlie chaplins first fulllength movie, the kid, will be shown as part of the brigham young university school of musics silent film night friday, nov. Devin flake, jordan hale, adam heimbigner, kyle lemperle, spencer myler, cody phillips, carl prince, bryce romney, logan shelton song credits.
His story is a powerful testament to what the song is truly about. Although at times the dialogue is a bit cheesy and awkward, the kill sequences are. His recent films have included the letter, one good man and the errand. Check back often to find new shows and episodes from byutv that are available to watch, stream, download or rent from their library.
Silent night with radiant beams from byu vocal point my. It was declared an intangible cultural heritage by unesco in 2011. Christian vuissa college of fine arts and communications byu. Mormon filmmaker tells catholic story in seasonal film lds. Print and download silent night sheet music by byu vocal point. Safety last starring harold lloyd at byu silent film night. Byu broadcasting mirror films covenant communications in 1818, when joseph mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in oberndorf, a small austrian town near salzburg, the young man is. This database features thoughtful critical responses to a wide range of film productions. A german mother, elisabeth vincken linda hamilton, who had already lost her eldest son in the battle of stalingrad and whose husband is a cook serving in the german army, and. If that is true, the stories of christmas are rich with harmony and unforgettable melody. A journey through history begins in the mountains of salzburg and traces how a humble song, written for hope in desperate times, later became a global phenomenon. Another character in the film is staged by renowned violinist jenny oaks baker, daughter of elder dallin h.
Chaplins the kid featured at silent film night nov. The song has been recorded by many singers across many music genres. The christmas carol silent night with all its charm and reverence. Popular for checkout see more new arrivals for checkout see more browse by genre.
Silent light is a solemn and profound film about a man transfixed by love, which causes him. Silent night byu vocal point christmas under the stars. Silent night is a factbased 2002 television film set on christmas eve in 1944, during the battle of the bulge of world war ii. Dec 04, 2014 the song silent night is a very beloved song and i am surprised that a movie has not been made about the origin of the song before now. The film was given a limited theatrical release on november 20, 2012 and was. Now, santa is back, and hes got a brand new bag of tricks.
Byu alumnus director of the other side of heaven directs. A smalltown sheriff and deputy are on the hunt for a murderous santa claus terrorizing their community on christmas eve. In 1818 in a small austrian village, assistant priest joseph mohr breaks church customs and infuriates his superior parish priest georg heinrich. If one of the measures of great art is determined by the level of faith the creator places in the power of what inspired the creation, then the new byutv film production of silent night by mormon filmmaker christian vuissa certainly qualifies as great art. Jun 26, 20 provo the story of silent night, a feature film by byu broadcasting, came full circle last week when the catholic academy of communication professionals honored the film with brigham young university s first gabriel award. Brigham young university will host a classical 89 silent film night featuring the phantom of the opera, accompanied by mike ohman on the organ, friday, oct. Byu broadcasting produces untold story of silent night. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in bb major. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. In 2012 vuissa completed silent night, a film portraying the origins of the. Byu broadcasting film silent night wins catholic film. We must act on it or suffer, and sometimes because we act, others suffer. The film silent night, by director christian vuissa, tells the story of joseph mohr, the roman catholic priest who wrote silent night as young man, and staged its first public performance with.
Silent night dvd byutv presents christian vuissa 2012. The movie silent night debuted on byutv in december 2012. Malcolm mcdowell, donal logue, ellen wong, and brendan fehr. Byu silent film night to feature phantom of the opera.
When the chapel organ broke down, mohr quickly rearranged the composition to be performed by his choir, with accompaniment by guitar. Parking will be available in the south and southeast lots. When choosing content to produce, byutv considers entertainment that is relevant to lds as well as nonlds audiences, swofford said. This movie tells the story of joseph mohr, the man who wrote the haunting lyrics. But mohrs decision to organize a church choir that includes outcasts from the local tavern and who perform in german instead of latin sets him on a collision course with his superior, father noestler. He is faced with the decision of whether to give up on his faith entirely, due to the distressing circumstances that he is enduring, or.
A man of faith succumbs to a temptation he cannot resist in this drama written and directed by carlos reygadas. As their small midwestern town prepares for its annual christmas eve parade, sheriff malcolm mcdowell of halloween and his. Beautifully filmed on location in austria, this powerful story was inspired by the true events leading to the creation of the most popular christmas carol of all timesilent night. Safety last starring harold lloyd at byu silent film night feb. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Silent night is a 2012 american slasher film directed by steven c. The rich history of silent night resonates with faithful people around the world. Fans should bring blankets no chairs to sit on the field. The historic and geographical authenticity of the television film dvd silent night distributed by amazon is exceptional, which is why my friends have asked me to request several more copies. Vuissa is the director and creator of several award winning films. Silent night movie to premier in estes park estes park. In 1818, when joseph mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in oberndorf, a small austrian town near salzburg, the young man is full of ideas and ideals.
Safety last starring harold lloyd at byu silent film. Vuissa continues to produce exceptional spiritually themed movies. Byu silent film night to feature phantom of the opera with. Stille nacht, heilige nacht is a popular christmas carol, composed in 1818 by franz xaver gruber to lyrics by joseph mohr in the small town of oberndorf bei salzburg, austria. The powerful true story behind the most popular christmas carol of all time. Free movie night lavell edwards stadium takes place friday. Johan cornelio wall fehr and esther miriam toews have been married for years. Silent night 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Even so, silent night left a mark in its country of origin. Silent night movie made by byutv georgia girl with an. This new cd from byu vocal point brings together seven a cappella songs from their recent hit music videos, including a mashup of songs from the movie the greatest showman and a medley of songs from the movie beauty and the beast featuring guest vocalist lexi walker.
Sometimes we are helpless in the face of love, and it becomes a torment. With malcolm mcdowell, jaime king, donal logue, rick skene. Its fittingly called silent night, deadly night, and properly closes this quick, spontaneously enjoyable little film. Selliers 1984 cult film silent night, deadly night. Beautifully filmed on location in austria, this powerful story was inspired by the true events leading to the creation of the most popular christmas carol. Joseph mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in oberndorf, a small austrian town near salzburg. Learn the inspiring story behind the creation of the popular christmas carol silent nightdiscover how joseph mohr, as new assistant priest, went against his. This movie was written, produced and directed by christian vuissa, an austrian who filmed this movie in austria. Baker plays a solo of silent night while the film montages scenes of all the. Oct 14, 2008 brigham young university will host a classical 89 silent film night featuring the phantom of the opera, accompanied by mike ohman on the organ, friday, oct. The following year, the catholic academy of communication professionals honored the film with a gabriel award. Silent night closes with a terrific revisionist anthem of one of the most iconic christmas songs.
The police force of a remote midwestern town search for a killer santa claus who is picking off citizens on christmas eve. I just finished watching this movie online through byu tv. Miller and starring jaime king, malcolm mcdowell, donal logue, brendan fehr, and ellen wong. Byu broadcasting film silent night wins catholic film award. Request a film popular for checkout see more new arrivals for checkoutsee more browse by genre. Fans are encouraged to come enjoy movie night at lavell edwards stadium this friday night, aug. Silent night nonusa format pal region 4 import australia. Devin flake, jordan hale, matt newman, kyle lemperle, spencer myler, cody phillips, carl prince, parker overy, logan shelton. Reserve items can be found at the general help desk. I am familiar with the movie s original location in the land of salzburg, austria and can therefore attest to the genuine portrayal of the films history. Provo the story of silent night, a feature film by byu broadcasting, came full circle last week when the catholic academy of communication professionals honored the film with brigham young university s first gabriel award. All is calm all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace. Brother vuissa created the storyline after searching libraries, church records, and old newspapers to learn the details of the hymns history. Apr 04, 20 mormon filmmaker tells catholic story in seasonal film.
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