YOU RAISE ME UP (1 OCTAVE CHALLANGE) - TOMMY JOHANSSON

As many have requested, here it comes:
"You raise me up" - 1 Octave higher than the original.
It's most for fun, of course. But it really was a challenge and a different touch to one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Music by: Rolf Løvland
Lyrics by: Brendan Graham
Released 2001 on the album "Once in a Red Moon" by Secret Garden.
✘ Song recorded, produced and performed by Tommy Johansson
✘ Video edited by Tommy Johansson
✘ Filmed by Mandy Spice
✘ Charvel So-Cal Vintage White
✘ Fredman Bass (VST software)
✘ Brighton Drums by Fredman Digital (VST software)
✘ Guitar sound: "Fredhead" by Fredman Digital
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[@worsie501]

Hi tommy I just want to thank you. My dad died on 18 July. He Listend to your music every Friday for almost 2 years. So thank you for bringing joy to the last 2 years of his life

[@DoFliesCallUsWalks]

omg no comments to this??? lemme fix that. I'm sorry for your loss brother, amen

[@WatchingYou505]

So sorry for your loss, sir.

[@GettHooked]

May he r.i.p. amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 I know you treasure every memory...

[@Apollo_CZ]

So sorry sir!

[@katerynanadenenko8554]

Dear Tommy, I'm from Ukraine. It's war here now. But your voice, your music is always in my head, in my ears, in my heart. It inspires me much! Thank you! Love you!

[@PelleP006]

❤️🇺🇦🇸🇪

[@katja-maria]

🇫🇮 ❤ 🇺🇦

[@ReinXeed]

Thank you! Take care over there, you are all in our thoughts!!

[@katerynanadenenko8554]

@@ReinXeed Thank you very much ❤️

[@Green-Lyon]

Hope you're still ok, Kateryna. Wishing you all the best from far away. ❤

[@nathankinman7753]

I grew up in a very conservative environment, CONSTANTLY hearing "Metal singers can't sing! They are talentless noise makers!"..... Now as an adult, I see a lot of metal singers have stronger voices than most artists in other genres. Well done Tommy!

[@lexerwilliams8880]

totally agree!!!! I have the same problem at the moment

[@HolyThunder460]

I don't think that's a conservative thing because I'm conservative and I love metal especially Tommy's voice

[@esanchez1305]

Me too

[@shawnfaucher7339]

i think that is more of the christian conservatives and catholic conservatives perspective

[@MiguelReyes-of1hf]

Have you never heard August Burns Red??

[@melbmaninwa]

As 60 year old man, I have no problem admitting that this rendition has brought lots of tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin as its just soul touching. And your rendition of O Holy Night too is heavenly, a once in a lifetime talent you have Tommy. Just beautiful.

[@JohnSanborn-y2n]

Holy God! He's got the largest spanning range of any singer that I have ever heard. Puts most 80's singers to rest quick. What a unique voice.

[@monicaplummer9461]

OH MY GOODNESS !!!!!!! I'm a 57 year old woman and I am speechless. God gave you a massive talent. Bless you !!!!

[@Jeremy_Timothy]

I am a 35 year old man and I AM speechless

[@timdanielson62]

@@Jeremy_Timothy gay

[@annamaria83]

Coincido con vos mujer sin palabras 😮

[@Helloimanalienfrommars]

Yes and more

[@RobinandBrianKlatt]

In 2010 I had an emergency liver transplant, it didn't look like I was going to make it, and my parents got ready to say good bye to me. This is the song that was playing when I started to wake up after I had to be in a coma. I don't remember it, but my dad told me. Thanks Tommy for this beautiful rendition, I'm in absolute tears this morning (in a good way!)

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

know this is late but i found him after being diagnosed with a fibroid (i didnt know what that was at the time) and thought i might die. i just went to youtube for some sad music and his phantom dual voice cover popped up on my recommended. since that day he has ''raised my spirits'' and I've been a fan ever since.

[@neoux]

Been listening to metal/power metal since 2002, and I swear, one thing I've always noticed is that Sweden has the best vocalists. High notes and amazing melody have always been my thing, so this video in particular has been my favorite of yours. Fantastic job.

[@iwishyouhappinnes1125]

It is either something in their drinking water or one of the coldest places on earth.

[@andreassundberg9426]

It is just that our balls haven't fallen down yet 😅🤣

[@Glamosapien]

Listen to TnT - tell no tales

[@YS-ub9ce]

Finland as well 😉 🇫🇮 !

[@alexmclean760]

Couldn't say it any better

[@AlysonDLucca]

Is Tommy human!? This brough me to tears...& then dancing. He gives me life!

[@darrylbatchem8985]

Thank God you chose the musician life.

[@KingRobinho]

Imagine he has been playing GUITAR for years in one of Swedens biggest band, Sabaton. Tommy has 10 times better vocals than their lead singer. Crazyness 😮

[@fredericsvensson2858]

Just imagine Tommy and Floor singing together 🤤 Please BREAKE the internet, make it happen 🙏🏻

[@jeffk1482]

@@spmoran4703 Right? LOTS of good money. It'd be worth every penny.

[@bannsproduction6917]

I'm thinking the same too.

[@littlebigkicker]

Naw him and marco that would be more epic

[@Oachkatzl23]

OMG I thought the same thing!!! Make it happen!!

[@littlebigkicker]

Naw tommy and dark sarah sounds better

[@AnneNeild-fv8er]

I am 80 years old + my heart breaks 4 U.❤❤❤

[@suehudson3941]

Ty, I am ok.

[@Queendivinity422]

I was under attack.....your voice and song has helped set me free

[@marieezawa6732]

You are a great guitarist and have an incredible voice! It makes me cry with emotion...Tommy Johansson, you are a person blessed by God! Hugs from your fan

[@PurpleMetal-je1zv]

No other male voice has ever moved me to tears. Tommy is music incarnate. Thank you, Tommy, for conveying all this passion through your music. You're one of a kind. Love from France

[@socratesmavrofridis3700]

Voice from Heaven Jesus bless you brother

[@TheMidgardViking]

My God! Just when you think Tommy has reached his limit, he says "hold my beer" and raises it up even higher and higher and higher.... wow. Amazing!

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

i sang this in this very key many times and havent been able to breathe after..lol and i am an amateur singer. i think u outdid me tommy!

[@rwilson7197]

Well said!❤

[@ReticentSparrow]

I shared this song with a friend. A few minutes later, she told me she was literally crying by the song's end. My god. Tommy is too powerful.

[@rauldan3410]

Jesus, my God His voice is like liquid gold. I love it!🥰🥰🥰

[@MadonnaMcCrae]

This man is a musical god! no kidding

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

too bad he hasnt gone on broadway , it'd be worth every freakin penny!

[@KrystalHarwood-ql8vd]

@@MadonnaMcCrae God's special living angel

[@jillwonders9562]

My angel of music 🎶

[@anttitakala375]

Those octaves and perfect sound

[@MaryBryant-f2s]

One of the BEST singers I have ever heard, and being 76 I have heard quite a few !!!!!!!!!!

[@shirleycairo9692]

I'm crying so hard I can barely type. I lost my daddy two months ago. I'm fifty and he was still Daddy. He loved this song. Your perfect voice brought back so many good memories for me. Thank you so much.

[@rva]

Epic vocals 🙌

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

funny cause i've heard him sing that Joy of Christmas song from Christmas Carol and thought he sounded a lot like Josh Groban who also sang this

[@marcklinker9229]

Please do some reaction on your chanel.

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

@@marcklinker9229 if that was for me i did do one

[@marcklinker9229]

@@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk sorry , I wanted to answer Rebecca

[@joseluizdominguesdacosta2939]

Brasil !!! Here i Go again 😊 Whitesnake... 🙏

[@Queendivinity422]

Heaven is in Tommy's gift.....wow what a gift!

[@Starkiller5121]

Power metal is full of high note singing, awesome melodies and adrenaline. I absolutely love it.

[@tiinakari4055]

I am from Finland and just love metal music. Even if I am 72 grandma and started to adore Elvis 64 years ago. Still listening.

[@navoc2217]

TOMMY THAT Bb DUDE!!! I think I fell over in my chair. Anyone's mouth not leave the floor the entire song?!?!?!! Hats off man. You're an absolute legend!!!

[@stephenroberts4895]

That Bb made my jaw hit the floor like a stone (in a amazement.) WOW, that was impressive.

[@ReinXeed]

Haha, yeah that was something for the neighbours to enjoy in the evening, haha 😂 Thank you Ben!!! ☺️🙏

[@Lemmamoon]

@@ReinXeed I totally wouldn't mind to be YOUR neighboor

[@justmenicole4842]

@@ReinXeed you can become our neighbor anytime ! Ill be happy to " suffer" 😂😂

[@anna7473]

My max to hit with decency as a soprano is sadly admittedly only f lol ... laughed with absolute glee at those top notes. Lmao at thought of unfriendly neighbours getting free "concert".

[@alfromtx245]

Holy crap! I was already impressed with him singing in the stratosphere. But then the key change. Wow!!!

[@veronikahancko7991]

I'm speechless... Cause MY vocal chords've felt this 😂 Tommy you're a king

[@tonylediyourhomesoldguaran7198]

WOOOOOOOOW!

[@MiThreeSunz]

Tommy’s vocal range is beyond incredible! Loved his rendition of this classic song.

[@wolfpanzer1173]

Tommy is by far one of the best male vocalists in music today, in my opinion! Amazing Tommy!

[@stevenmonahan]

Amazing.Beyond Impossible

[@JAKEEOFFICIAL]

true to that!

[@heelenalindholmtoft]

Tommy..this is not human! Cant be done. And still you did it, wow! Goodbye Maria Carey, Celine Dion etc and helloooo Tommy! Absolutely fantastic!

[@vervideosgiros1156]

Why can't people appreciate the 3? (I don't even like Mariah Carey) but it's possible to like all of them and you don't need to stop listening to one person in order to listen to another!

[@justarandommetalfan6965]

@@vervideosgiros1156 i appreciate people making music, i dont appreciate the radio stations everywhere repeating the same 5 songs over and over all day

[@Metalody38]

What a masterpiece ❤ cried like 10 minutes straight ❤❤🎉

[@Queendivinity422]

Hey Tommy your voice is phenomenal.....have you ever shattered glass when you hit those high notes?

[@AwesomeCorgi]

Vi behöver den här på Spotify! ❤

[@rafaelso9579]

håller med.

[@iwishyouhappinnes1125]

Outside the original by Secret Garden, I thought Josh Gorban's rendition was number 1. But this rendition has become number 1, for this song.

[@niklaslidstrom3935]

It’s a shame that youtube won’t let us multiple-like your video!

[@evelinamagic2546]

В мире много красивой музыки и суперовских голосов. Но среди них и лучшие. Томми - ты ЛУЧШИЙ!!! У меня мурашки от макушки до пяток от его голоса, своего рода "музыкальный оргазм"

[@GrabbityBalls]

I'm legitimately sitting here listening, and ugly sobbing because of how moving your voice is. Tommy, you are magnificent.

[@stratomm]

Must be the best male singer of all times.

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

i sail with the BOAT! haha

[@betwixt_and_between]

When you wake up on Monday morning and your first thought is checking current war reports to see if the world still exists , coming across that song was like a message from God. Angel voice . Thank you for giving me hope .

[@Vyrtus_]

The voice of an angel.

[@ehpsl]

Hallelujah~

[@jimfromMaine]

I grew up listening to the best of the best. 1970's Rob Halford and klaus Meine.....Bruce Dickenson...... it's nice to finally know who has the greatest male voice in history. Congrats Tommy........ it's you!!

[@suehudson3941]

I am an 81 year old great grandmother, sometimes i am sad and lonely, You raise me up, even though sometimes you make me cry.

[@nonnie_loest]

He is such a blessing, isn't he? 🥰

[@MariaClara-xz6gm]

God bless you grandma 😇

[@suehudson3941]

@@nonnie_loest He is to me for sure.

[@suehudson3941]

@@MariaClara-xz6gm God bless you too.

[@suehudson3941]

@@MariaClara-xz6gm You're very thoughtful and kind.

[@BlueYiperoo]

God gave you a beautiful voice Tommy.

[@ОльгаГордиенко-т9и]

Твій голос потужний, дає натхнення для мене , продовжуй творити, співати, грати, це потрібно і важливо для всіх і кожного ❤, моя вдячність тобі, Tommy беззаперечна)

[@emma-mariahellman7932]

Tommy, din röst får mig orka igenom dagarna. Jag blir lika mållös varje gång jag hör din version av You raise me up. Jag tänker då på min mamma som lämnade jorden alldeles för tidigt. Har spelat den här vid hennes grav, jag är övertygad om att hon ler i sin himmel. Ingen röst i världen kan mäta sig med din. Var stolt över din gåva. All kärlek till dig ❤❤❤

[@ReinXeed]

Vad fint sagt! Tack så mycket för det!! Beklagar verkligen sorgen!

[@encasode5635]

I always see your videos I’m 63 years old , and is the first time in my life I cry and this happens when I started to listen your gray voice and the marvelous you most be . Thanks this is the second time I write a comment…. You are great .

[@ЛюдмилаНегодина-н6ф]

Брать такие аысокие ноты полным плотным голосом - нереально!!! Вы -волшебник!❤❤❤

[@icheeseMr]

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 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. 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. 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. You raise me up to more than I can be.

[@lottagraned991]

I am so totally impressed by Youré vocals! Äsh som svensk är jag totalt imponerad! Bara din vokala stämma är underbar, men det jag gillar är din bredd och att du vågar! Tack, Tommy! För att du låter mig våga utmana min röst!

[@samueikonsalo2338]

You know Tommy, my love to metal music reaches over four decades already, so I would say that I have heard a lot of it. You are incredibly talented musician but what makes you even greater, is your appearance which tells me how much you love music and making of it. Keep on rocking there is only few of your kind in the world🤘

[@carlabussone4525]

Great Voice ...without a doubt.....!😯😯

[@dennischaim]

The more you listen to this voice the more you hear how good this man is, Tommy rocks!!

[@imkumkichu402]

Time 2:58 ...... getting goosebumps all over my body.... Once again, Tommy nailed it with those beautiful whistle notes. Always did love your rendition of music. Enjoy life....Enjoy music.....spread love.....peace out.

[@jeffreyhill5137]

Tommy I’m 58 played most of my life off and on. You inspire me man. Your music and Sabaton a gift to the world.

[@argeniscanez9503]

One is no longer surprised by the range and your singing quality, and I mean in the a good and respectful way, one can only listen, enjoy and be happy, thanks Tommy, you are my favorite singer, a place that was held by Freddy Mercury

[@ReinXeed]

Wow, powerful words!! Thank you! ☺️🙏🙏

[@joukohelatie]

He has Angel voice!❤

[@AnnHolloway-i4c]

Tommy, you raised the hairs on the back of my neck! Beautiful.

[@micheleharrison5696]

I shared your video with my speech therapist, needless to say she was blown away. She is going to share it with one of her other patients who is trying to get her singing voice back.

[@andreasadmajautama2579]

King Of Vocal

[@nanakysmile]

I'm speechless by that performance. I asked my girlfriend who is quite a good singer she couldn't go nowhere as high as you did at the end haha ! Amazing performance !

[@ingawik5473]

Vilken talang. Tenor av högsta klass

[@hunted3355]

And here I thought singers these days couldn't sing past a 1 octave range, really glad to have found you and Dimash to make music worth listening to again.

[@susanmace]

God has blessed us with you. However I'm feeling, you always have the right song. You're always there for me. Love you❤

[@vlinder6329]

" You Raise Me Up" by composer, Rolf Løvland is a SONG to be framed. And that you are now singing this is of course completely Amazing. And with your voice 🎸🎶 Excellent choice...👌 TOMMY Thank you 👍💙

[@ReinXeed]

The original is great and unfortunatly very underated… Thank you!! ☺️

[@firetop-cn8vb]

It was used for Romeo X Juliet a anime

[@EccentrixTreasures]

That is the most impressive falsetto I have ever heard… simply brilliant.

[@christianlarsson2038]

It's his head voice, not falsetto, amazingly.

[@DanceWithAmps]

@@christianlarsson2038 If you can sing a note in falsetto, then you can sing it in head voice 'cos the only difference is head voice is fully connected.

[@adamadorock]

🙌Fantastic Song Fantastic Performance💋

[@bjornbackstrom7120]

This was awesome! 💯👍 At first I thought it was AI-made but naahh, this is an example of talent and a voice that is just awesome! Thanks Tommy!

[@miloslavfajkus6697]

with such an amazing voice, when you unpack it, the glass must crack. It's unbelievable and maybe impossible to sing like that. Angelic voice.

[@theoriginalmomomike2869]

Tommy is an amazing vocalist with an incredible range. I also suspect that he's a musical genius. I've listened to his Disney-ton version of Swedish Pagans an embarrassingly amount of times because it's just so damn good.

[@rikosborne1212]

I know, right? I discovered Tommy on KZbin several years ago, before I even heard of Sabaton, I think. After a couple of songs, I thought to myself, "Wow, this guy is simultaneously one of the best singers *and* one of the best guitarists I've ever heard!"

[@klara--m.]

OH WOW! You're incredible! 😃 I'm a soprano, but THIS is a challenge for me. You woke me up in a second. 🤣 Gratulations for the high notes - double grats 👌👌👍🥇

[@ReinXeed]

Haha, awesome! Thank you :)

[@ChrisAndCats]

As a contralto/occasionally the tenor part, I'll just give up and go home! This was amazing 👌👏👏👏👏

[@suem1761]

Thank you. You are using your voice for The Kingdom.

[@Smileatlife37]

Good to hear metal singers singing Gospel tunes

[@paulinebrook2630]

OMG Tommy, you had me in tears over breakfast this morning. You are totally amazing, those high notes were perfect and just beautiful all the way through, you are so talented. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤

[@ReinXeed]

Thank you for those kind words Pauline! :)

[@paulinebrook2630]

@@ReinXeed you're very deserving and welcome 🙏

[@MikhaelAhava]

Wow, I’m having breakfast too!

[@scottandtriciamurphy7014]

This just blows me away, no matter how many times I listen

[@gijsensylviadejong2547]

Hi Tommy! You make everyday exceptional beautifull with your voice and music. You are Great!

[@RodHutchison-ms8rs]

Angelic !!!!!!

[@suksuting2414]

Praise the Lord 👍👍👍👍👍

[@АндрейКарюк-ж9у]

Слов нет ,одни эмоции,слов не подобрать,да и не надо ,просто слушаем и наслаждаемся

[@chemartini7887]

The best octave range I’ve ever heard. Well done Tommy!

[@angc.8810]

Man can do it all 👏 that was so beautiful.

[@Anders668]

Tears streaming down my face...im blown away Tommy..i just found out what song i want on my funeral ❤❤❤

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

sang this for mother's day at church last year. hit the high notes with confidence after practicing with THIS. thank u tommy

[@chacha4119]

Wow. You can turn songs I don't like into rock masterpieces and I love them. Thank you so much.

[@jimmyplague1525]

I can’t even gather the right words at how absolutely amazing this was.

[@melindareno494]

I am so blown away by your beautiful singing voice 😮❤❤❤❤

[@tiinakari4055]

Tommy, we all feel that you raise us up with your music.

[@pennelam1079]

Hi Tommy! My 8yo daughter is a big fan! She's been requesting to listen to this almost everyday. 😂 Here's what she wants to tell you: "I love your music! It's very nice!" Thanks for being an inspiration! 💕😊

[@federicolandini4019]

Grazie mille Maestro, per questa inarrivabile prestazione. ❤️

[@danielgrzybowski6730]

Men, what a scale of your vocal. I'm singer too. Very beautiful sound of your voixe. Hail from Poland!!! Your head voice is so powerful. No one in this world can sing like you. I'm very big fan of you. Men, you are master!!!

[@carlabussone4525]

A Great Voice ...indeed...without a shadow of a doubt...!.....👏🤟💪

[@volodymyrlevin8099]

The guy's voice is amazing. Plus guitar, plus keyboards.. Incredible fun

[@thegunguy69]

Love this song

[@isiaisia6726]

Awww, I love this song. Tommy is a really great vocalist. Very versatile and capable. I love his voice. ❤

[@ГалинаВоробьева-и7р]

Супер дякую за гарну пісню творчіх успіхів вам

[@markoruokangas9244]

I've already listened this about 5 times!

[@JuddWheeler-jp7so]

That look on your face right at thee end. A flash of a memory. Very impressive vocal. I'm not sure I can sing that high anymore

[@quicksailsystembymarri8402]

This song, this version, this cover has become my anthem and could be the world's one. F A N T A S T I C. Pure magic.