Recently, a commenter on SpiritView mentioned a piano duet she found of me playing 4-hands with another pianist, and since then, I’ve been getting emails from people wondering where to find it. So, here it is. “You Raise Me Up.”
Olin Ensley and I played this piece at a concert held at our church in March 2019. The concert was a big success with vocalists and musicians that sing and play at our services, however, it was not recorded. So, Olin and I recorded this piece a few days later for memories’ sake.
Olin is the regular pianist at the branch church I attend, and an inspiring musician and piano teacher. We frequently play duets together and have more planned for the future. Enjoy!
Absolutely beautiful Evan and Olin! What a gorgeous start to a day!
Much love and thanks xx
Wow! Love the 4-hand piano rendition of a favorite song, and as a pianist, I REALLY appreciate the work and talent that went into this. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!
What a treat!! Thank you Evan and Olin!!
Great song and wonderful rendition of it. Thank you so much.
I agree! A great start to the day and what a lovely piano too. That song is so inspiring and here are the lyrics for everyone to sing along to!! Thank you both.
When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary
When troubles come, and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here 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.
Thank you for the lyrics
Love
Linda, Thank you for these beautiful lyrics that are so fitting to the music. Evan, you and Olin, especially on the crescendo of this piece moved me to tears, played with such strength. What a treat!
Humbly, the countless times God has raised me up, with equal countless times of genuine gratitude. And in this SIP, I am asking God to stand on his shoulders to raise me up again. For the poise needed to still a situation where it would appear I am weak. Oh how subtle is the serpent finding where I am vulnerable. I trust God’s Love will raise me up and protect me, giving me the peace I need. (The aggressive mental suggestions must be silenced.) above all mortal strife.
Aren’t we always in a duet with our Father Mother LOVE? Our oneness, our All.
My dad was a jazz pianist and my mother a jazz singer, both very talented. My love of music, esp. the piano is throughout my day.
God loves when wee play and dance before him:)
Wow! What a joy and treat! More! Even,your life is so inspiring. You express such joy and love.
Thank you so very much for this ……love love love piano….and much love to you for
sharing this with us!!!
Thank you so much❤️
Beautiful Evan, thank you. Please pass my thanks onto Olin too.
very nice. My Dad liked this song. I wove it into his funeral music. No idea you played the piano.
how nice. The pianists I hire are coming more and more with extra large iPads for their music. No more flying pages but sometimes the iPad can jump ahead. thank you.
Wow! That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Lovely way to start the day.
That was awesome. It is one of my favorite songs. I so greatly appreciate all that you are sharing.
Thank you Evan! A beautiful beginning to a beautiful God inspired day!
Wow! Bravo !
Holy day of gratitude !
Wow, loved it! Is there nothing you can’t do Evan? When’s the album coming out?
Beautiful, Evan and Olin, thank you! Thanks for sharing the lyrics, Linda, it was so thoughtful of you. Such an inspiring and generous gift from you all to bless all – my gratitude!
Just wonderful! Many thanks to Evan and Olin.
“You raise me up” was our wedding song and a foundation thought when Peter and I were married! Beautiful! Thank you!
Sooooo wonderful!
With the fullness of that duet I can hear Josh Groban applauding in the wings. And speaking of wings, thanks for yours and how broad your span!
Beautiful!! And Caroline, Josh Groban is one of my favorite artists also. He, like, Evan and Olin put their heart and soul into their performance, as does Brian Ashley, the Mother Church organist… all God-given treasures, each expressing such harmony.
Lovely! A joyous reflection of Soul.
Wow. Really was impressed. Enjoyed it.
Wow, what a joy! And so perfect with this week’s lesson on Soul and body! Thank you!
Thank you Evan and Olin. It reminds me of the time you lectured in Perth West Australia and the couple who were closing the church were given a treat by your playing of the organ.
In fact your whole visit was treat.
Outstanding, Evan thank you for posting
“Evan & Olin” are a fabulous duo!
Merci beaucoup!
I feel Uplifted indeed!
Love
Thank you Evan and Olin for a great way to begin the day- with joyous music. Appreciate having the lyrics, Linda, as they add to the experience of hearing the music.
So beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes. It’s a piece I’ve always loved
Bravo!!! What a great way to start the day. And thanks to Linda for sharing the lyrics.
“Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me..”
(one for each of you!)
Thumbs up , that is !
Beautiful and inspiring Evan.Thank you both so much .
I have to add, I was so glad to be able to share this with my family to uplift their day! I know it will ripple from there to many others! So thank you Evan for sharing your many talents and great love and joy! It is far reaching!
Evan,
Thank you! Wonderful! 🙂
Evan and Olin your duet was inspiring.
You Raise Me Up & On Eagle’s Wings are my favorite church solos. Thank You for today’s gift!
How beautiful. Thank you for sharing, and for the effort you out into your daily inspirations.
Delightful, I enjoyed watching you both working together harmoniously.
A favorite! And what a delight!!
Thank you, Evan & Olin!!
Evan, I had no idea you are such an accomplished musician! And I’m fascinated by the use of the iPad instead of so many taped together sheets of music. I have to get with that! It was inspiring, comforting, and so beautifully Soul-filled. Thank you!
Thank you.
You defiantly lift me up. Ready for the day
Wow, so beautiful, and what an inspiring way to start the day! Thank you both!
Olin was the musician at the Wenatchee church when we joined in 2011! We love his artistry! The two of you are so inspiring and beautiful! This is one of my favorite pieces ❤️
Tell Olin Hi and send our deepest appreciation for his talents and moving music!! It touches the soul!
from Ken and Cindy Snowden
Thank-you Evan and Olin! What an uplifting start to the day. Loved it!
Thank you all!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oni0tO_HN30&list=RDoni0tO_HN30&index=1
Thank you very much! What a wonderful music to begin the day!
I looked up the hymn numbers posted on the wall behind you: #318,539 and 563. Felt like I was right there sharing such a special day of inspiration. Thank you.
Also on the wall, at times you can see
Make you free.
Christ Jesus
How fitting with Raise You Up
Thank you for the beautiful inspiration this morning. It reminds me of happy times when a church friend and I played piano and organ duets.
Gill
Thank you Evan. Your playing is beautiful. You may have seen the two Chinese children singing this
282-CECILE-YOU RAISE ME UP.mp4
Many Thanks Evan and Olin. I needed this beautiful music today and I will share it.
Much gratitude for all the beauty and harmony shared this morning. I feel as though everyday that I open and read SpiritView is like finding a buried chest of silver and gold. Today was exceptionally great but finding the the writings of Mr. Kimball the other day have been
awe inspiring also. We are so blessed and enriched by this wonderful blog . Thank you Evan and all you that contribute daily. My cup runneth over with gratitude.
Thank you Evan and Mr. Ensley for a beautiful duet. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. It was just beautiful . May God continue to bless you both
Thank you Evan, Olin and Linda. You are so appreciated!
Thank you for this beautiful Gift Evan and Olin. This will be playing in my thought all day.
Live Love, CayDee
Very inspiring to you both and thank you Monique for Josh Groban’s rendition!
I am very grateful to you Evan for your dedication to this blog! You raise us up!!!!!
What an inspiration from you both! And your selection of the the song …that song always blesses me!
Thank you for the blessing!
Thank you for this morning inspiration from you both! And your selection of the the song …that song always blesses me!
Thank you for the blessing!
Thank you Evan. This beautiful music from you this morning is such a soul enriching blessing!! Inspiration to start a harmonious Love filled day!! So grateful.
This added much Joy to my day. The choirs I used to sing with alwaysAdded this beautiful song . We sang aT Extended Care homes
And it was so appreciated, Your duet was uplifting as was the rendition by Josh. Thanks so much. MuSic is such a soother!
What a great way to start the day! I appreciate so much the inspiration you give us each day!
Thanks you! Absolutely lovely!
This was a special treat Evan and Olin. Thank you so much for this inspiring performance.
Wonderful!
You raise me up, dear Evan. Thank you 🙂
Dear Evan and Olin,
What a wonderful, inspiring, and beautiful arrangement of a favorite hymn–thank you both so much. We can indeed “leave our dreams for joyful waking”!
Exquisite! Bravo, both of you! Thank you for sharing this, Evan! Loved recalling the words!
How special and inspiring! Thanks so much to you both for recording and sharing it.
This is absolutely precious and touches my heart greatly. Thank you so much for recording it and sharing it with us.
Thank you, dear Evan and Olin, for blessing my day with such beautiful harmony. So appreciated.
Evan and Olin: Thank you for the beautifully=played music and inspiring words. It was a real treat!
very nice….a real treat today!! thank you both
this made me cry! So beautiful!
Evan and Olin, how gorgeous is this!! Thanks for making my week!!
Beautiful! Bello!
Thank you for sharing, Evan!
I felt like I was right there in church. Lovely memory. Thank you both. Nice to see you Olin.
Just think, folks: We all have as much talent as these two do!
God is not a partial-Giver-of-Good!
Uplifting, Evan and buddy! Thanks.
Sue
Just wonderful! Thanks to both of you for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful moment. Do you know the number of this hymn in our hymnal ? I don’t think we sing it in our CS church here but I will recommend to !
Fantastic! I loved that thank you both!
Thank you so much Evan and Olin. Absolutely wonderful and inspiring.
Dear Evan That was wonderful! Thank you for sharing your musical talent as well as your daily spiritual insights. Your blog is so helpful along with generating all the inspired comments from readers worldwide. I’m a long time reader and am so grateful for this blog.Thanks again!
Martine, Paris, France
Friend, I only know You Raise Me Up as a church solo.
It isn’t in the Hymnal or Supplement, as far as I know.
It is most uplifting & perhaps your church could enjoy it as a solo?
Much love from Houston to Paris “ the city of lights” I’ve had the privilege to see!
Dear Shirley,
Thanks a lot for this information! I will try to get it selected for a solo, for sure everyone will enjoy listening and be grateful to Evan and Spiritview community.