The video begins in a quiet and tranquil church, evoking a sense of peace and contemplation. Hollens and two men from Home Free sit in pews, as if awaiting service, and immediately launch into Amazing Grace. The men appear relaxed; all smiles as they move from the initial refrain to the first verse.
Shortly after, the camera widens its view, revealing the remaining three members of Home Free joining in to contribute their parts. It is a smart editing choice. Rather than have the other three members sit waiting for their pieces to start, they blend in seamlessly right when they are needed. It is an unobtrusive shift that maintains the smooth tone of the song and video.
Less than a minute in, the setting changes to an expansive meadow, adorned with lush grass and towering trees. All six singers stand, delivering their heartfelt lyrics. Placing the song in nature helps reinforce the song’s message and origin since Amazing Grace is a song for believers to praise and celebrate their God, the source of nature and life for Christians.
The smooth melding of voices, which is at the heart of acapella singing, is a technical marvel and lovely thing to hear. In the end, the ever gracious Hollens thanks the members of Home Free for giving him a chance to record with them. Peter Hollens excels at a skill few others have, but he is never too busy to provide credit to deserving people.
