There is a rather large and eclectic variety of music on my blog. Everything from country to euro-pop but the one genre not represented yet has been gospel. Now those that know me know how I feel about gospel music, not a huge fan but this song when I first heard it sent chills down my spine. The second time, it brought tears to my eyes. I first heard it sitting next to my mother while we watched two marvelously skilled dancers from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform to it. It's part of their most famous "Revelations" routine and it's a standout. I watched my mother get excited when it began and then I watched her cry at it's beauty. The following year my mother and I went again and that time, I cried.
Now I have no idea who the vocalists are on this song. The soloists and the choir aren't listed on the CD so they can sadly get no love or should I say praise from me for their wonderful voices but this is a beautifully rendered song by them. This song resonates deep within me and the simple fact that I am moved every time I hear it is a testament to them.
If you've never seen Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" then you might want to put that on your bucket list. And when this song begins to play and those dancers begin to dance, be careful because you just may cry too.
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