A strong acapella song may enhance any type of music, whether it\u2019s through the vocalists\u2019 capacity to capture the listener\u2019s interest or the absence of extraneous instruments that draw attention to the lyrics.<\/p>\n
This is especially true of Brigham Young University\u2019s (BYU) Vocal Point\u2019s acapella rendition of the 2003 hit song \u201cYou Raise Me Up\u201d by Josh Groban. They give this lively song a fresh new energy.<\/p>\n
Students Dave Boyce and Bob Ahlander founded the acapella group BYU Vocal Point in 1991. After selling out their first performance, the foursome rose to prominence on campus.<\/p>\n
In addition to placing fifth in the third season of NBC\u2019s The Sing-Off, BYU Vocal Point has won other prizes since its formation.<\/p>\n
They gained greater recognition for their talent in December 2018 when they announced on social media that they had inked a record deal with Universal Music Group\u2019s Decca Gold, a classical label.<\/p>\n
Member Jason Bromley remarked, \u201cWe\u2019re just regular college students doing amazing things.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u201cYou Raise Me Up\u201d music video is an intense vocal excursion.<\/p>\n
The \u201cYou Raise Me Up\u201d music video is set against a stunning panorama of mountains and valleys.<\/p>\n
A single clear voice begins the recording, then a moment later another one harmonizes with it to provide a rich, multi-layered sound.<\/p>\n
Together with their bright, clear voices, the ensemble creates incredible vocal percussion sounds.<\/p>\n
As they travel over the hilly terrain, the vocalists\u2019 rendition of the song becomes more immersive.<\/p>\n
The scenario almost devolves into an excessively calm state, illustrating the way in which music has the power to transport listeners.<\/p>\n
Their harmonies work so effectively together that it\u2019s difficult to determine who the lead singers are.<\/p>\n
Instead of merely reproducing the original, they provide a remarkably fresh take on this widely covered song.<\/p>\n
Their unique style and arrangement are incorporated into the song with a new hook at the end that enhances the harmonies. The crescendo is bolstered by an additional student chorus, making for an extraordinarily powerful conclusion.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re going to adore BYU Vocal Point\u2019s incredible rendition of \u201cYou Raise Me Up.\u201d While unwinding, take enjoy this unique and moving performance.<\/p>\n