"YOU RAISE ME UP"

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SO I CAN STAND ON MOUNTAINS!
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Along about 2003 in the new century, a new song appeared.
In the past ten years it has really "caught on." Said to be "one
of the most beautiful, powerful, and moving songs ever," it is
destined to become a classic.

"You Raise Me Up" music was composed by Secret Garden's
Rolf Lavland and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. It was first
performed in 2003 by Secret Garden, and was a minor hit in
the UK.

it was then popularized in the U.S. by Josh Groban and then
became a hit here. Two years later the Irish band Westlife
popularized the song in the UK.

"You Raise Me Up" has been recorded by more than one
hundred artists. It is sung as a contemporary hymn in
church services. In religious services, it may be more suitable
for solo or ensemble use; congregations are a bit tricky to
direct in more difficult songs.

The words are meaningful and even touching; the tune is a
strong one, with its modulations which build to exciting levels.
Personalities have been seen to weep during public renditions,
particularly Groban's.

In 2004 the song was played more than 500,000 times on CIN
radio. In 2006 there were eighty versions available in the USA
and it has been nominated for Gospel Music awards four times.
Sales of sheet music reached 76,000 copies in 2006.

My own favorite renditions include the "Celtic Woman," the Mo
Tab Choir, the Orpheus Men's Choir, and Josh Groban.

It has been used at weddings, usually by a soloist and directed at
one or other of the mates, as a wedding message. Actually the words
fit pretty well.

The truth is: in Holy Matrimony, is it not true that a priceless
wife, over a long marvelous marriage, can lift her mate...to
heights he could have never reached without her?

Or vice versa....

There is something about this song that really
touches people.

The lyrics: "You Raise Me Up".......

"When I am down and, oh my soul so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait there in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life...no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come, I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up...To more than I can be."


Celtic Woman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faKFcfytlxU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Morriston Orpheus Choir:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vtxX4G11Jg&feature=youtube_gdata_player



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BY MIL
09/23/13


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