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
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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
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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
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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