Melodic Mondays: You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

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I’m really not sure how I didn’t know about this guy (he’s won four multi-platinums and sold a quarter billion records), but I didn’t really know who he was until about a week ago when this song played at my church. I’d heard it before, but didn’t realize he was the original artist, and the only other time I’d heard his name was when I looked up a song from The Polar Express and realized he’d sung that. Why I didn’t go searching for more of his brilliance then, I do not know. Please forgive my lapse in judgment.

Not only is this a very relatable and uplifting song if you’re a Christian, the cadence and flow of the music is just plain beautiful. I love the instrument at the beginning (is that a violin? Please help me, anyone who’s musically inclined), and Mr. Groban’s voice flows perfectly with the music. Seriously, check it out. It’s wonderful for writing and even everyday life.

So what’d you think of the song? Had you heard of Josh Groban before now? Got any favorites by him (or anyone else) to share with me? See you in the comments!

10 comments:

HeatherJuly 13, 2015 at 9:42 PM
I lurrrrrrrrve Josh Groban. He has just a great voice and he has a good sense of humor on Bored Shorts TV. :) One of my favorites is "So She Dances," which is lovely. :)
cleemckenzieJuly 14, 2015 at 8:11 PM
Being an agnostic (commonly called a fence-sitter) I believe any god exists in music like this or in my garden. I can't deny these two stir the spiritual in me.
AnonymousJuly 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM
Aw, I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!! I didn't realise that it was this song until I began to listen to it! :") I can't figure out where I've heard it before, though, as I've never heard of this singer! Argh, love this song! <3 :") What kind of genre of music do you find yourself listening to most often? I want to recommend a song that you will enjoy. :D
TheScribblingSpriteJuly 21, 2015 at 7:54 PM
I LOVE Josh Groban! His voice is so beautiful. He's my favorite male singer, actually. You should definitely check out his other music.
Bree DawnNovember 21, 2017 at 2:27 PM
Yes, I'm pretty sure that middle section is violin. I absolutely adore this song, it's a masterpiece. :)