College Singers Raise the Bar With a capella mastery, Josh Groban takes his hit to a whole new level.
A well-done acapella song can add new depth to any track, whether it’s because the singers are good at getting people interested in the words or because there are no instruments in the background. The a cappella version of Josh Groban’s 2003 hit “You Raise Me Up” by Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Vocal Point really hits home with this. The way they sang it gave this inspiring song new life.
The nine-person acapella group BYU Vocal Point was started by Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander in 1991. The group quickly became popular on college, and their first show was so popular that it sold out.
The Rise of BYU Vocal Point to Acapella Fame
BYU Vocal Point has won a lot of awards since it started, including fifth place on the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off. In December 2018, they got even more attention for their ability when they announced on social media that they had signed a record deal with Decca Gold, a classical label owned by Universal Music Group. “We’re just normal college students doing crazy things,” member Jason Bromley thought.
The music video for “You Raise Me Up” is a beautiful vocal journey.
Mountains and rivers make a beautiful background for the music video for “You Raise Me Up.” First there is a clear, single voice. Soon, another voice joins in rhythm, adding to the sound’s richness and depth. The group’s voices are clear and bright, and they make amazing percussion-like sounds with their voices.
As the singers move through the mountains, their performance of the song becomes more intense. It’s almost possible to feel how peaceful the place is, which shows how music can take you somewhere else.
One of a Kind and Harmonious Rendition
The performers’ harmonies blend so well that it’s hard to tell who the lead singer is. They did something refreshingly different with this version of a song that has been covered a lot. They didn’t just copy the original. They give the song their own style and arrangement, and at the end, they add a new hook that makes the duets sound better. A choir of extra students adds to the power of the finish, making it a truly powerful ending.
This beautiful performance of “You Raise Me Up” by BYU Vocal Point is sure to become a favorite. Take a seat and enjoy this one-of-a-kind and inspiring show.
