Description
While on a trip to London, I came across a beautiful old cathedral and later discovered it was the place where John Newton, writer of the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace," once served as the bishop. In that moment, I realized that many of the places where the great hymns of the faith were written still exist today. That idea became the inspiration behind a series we would love to develop called “If These Walls Could Sing.
In this video, we traveled to New York City to visit the place where Fanny Crosby wrote the timeless hymn Blessed Assurance. It was an unforgettable experience to sing and play a special arrangement of this anointed song in the very city where it was born.
If you enjoy this concept, let me know in the comments which hymns or locations you might like to see featured in future episodes that we one day hope to develop!
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If These Walls Could Sing | Presentation Pilot (Blessed Assurance)
CREDITS:
Directed by: Bob Perkins
Written by: Matt Robinson
Produced by: Ben Sos, Catherine Lorenze, Bob Perkins, Bryan Taylor
Executive Producer: Owen Brennan
Director of Photography: Anton Seim
Camera Operator: Kevin Ford
Swing: Jorge Urbaez
Sound by: Mihir Chitale, Amy Vreeman, Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Hair and Makeup: Jade Voight
Production Coordinator: Nolan Roles
Production Assistants: Maurice Guadalupe, Walter Zamalloa
Edited by: Bob Perkins, Shi’Anna Whitman, Mitch Rouse
Assistant Editor: Heidi Mariona
Sound Mixing by: Kevin Ford, Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Animations by: Joe Stone, Mitch Rouse
Colorist: Joe Stone
BAND:
Lead Vocals/Guitar: Tommy Walker
Lead Vocals: Eileen Ballew
Drums: Bryan Taylor
Bass: Sam Beumier
Keyboards: Jonté Moore
Special Thanks to: Steve Schultz, Elijah List Ministries, The TWM Board, Ben DeHart, St John’s Park Slope Church, John Street United Methodist Church, Loriann Perkins, Harrison Hollingsworth