Other songs I love that aren't on Youtube [at least not yet]: "Sweet sweet song of salvation," "Joy" [fav Selah Christmas song!], "Power in the blood," "Nearer my God to thee" [Allan Hall solo]...

I've only heard a few songs by Selah: "Bless the Broken Road" and "You Raise Me Up" are the only two I can think of at the moment. I never heard of them until 2 or less years ago.
But--I have enjoyed the songs I've heard--they are very beautiful indeed.

Sorry, I thought you guys meant this old school song by P.O.D - Selah (1996):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoOKrqivjwQ

Kick down the teeth of the wicked creep underground
Where I stay hid lurk down the alleyways, you be stalking me
Behind back talkers, cowards be mocking me
Try to make me talk, make me confess can't break a brother down
When there's no fear of Death, So you can't stand the sight of me
Next to the conquering Lion, at His right I'll be

[Chorus]
Step up punks, get rushed, you can't touch me
Braced in your word, I say, I have no fear
Step up punks, get rushed, you can't touch me
Sheltered by Your blood, your sweat, your tears

I be all in your face, state my case even if you took me up,
There's another to take my place you waste,
Prisoner to your pride you can never kill me off
I've got too much life on the inside, kill me, beat me, break my bones,
Already gave up my life, you'll never have my soul
Give credit to the on who paid for your crimes
Suffer for His name and I'll die for mine

[Chorus]

(Selah)
Identify your real master, Recognise and obey the sacrifice
[8x]

(Selah)

W4J, yes, the Selah group we mean is quite the opposite-end-of-the-pole genre. Although, when it comes down to it, at the heart of both is a desire to share Christ with the world ... albeit in very different venues and styles. And oddly enough, living up to my very eclectic music tastes, I enjoy both, depending on my mood.

220, it's great to hear your passion for this talented and Godly group.

I (well, my dad, really) have two of Selah's albums. Hiding Place and Bless the Broken Road. I didn't know there were more...

Bless the Broken Road is probably my least favourite of all their songs. I used to like it, but then I heard it in a context that also made sense, but ruined the meaning for me. I usually skip it, along with Ain't no Grave because I don't particularly care for the style.

Gentle Healer, Essengo, Down by the River to Pray, and All My Tears are my favourites.

Bless the Broken Road is probably my least favourite of all their songs. I used to like it, but then I heard it in a context that also made sense, but ruined the meaning for me. I usually skip it, along with Ain't no Grave because I don't particularly care for the style.

"Bless the Broken Road": I'd like to know the different context you're talking about. And I haven't heard "Ain't no Grave."

Gentle Healer, Essengo, Down by the River to Pray, and All My Tears are my favourites.

I'm familiar only with the middle two, both of which I love. I think the Congo family connection and Selah's use of their rhythms and language is cool! "Down by the river to pray": some say "Down in" and others "Down to." But on Selah's official website, it's "Down in."

Suggestion: check out my Selah playlist...

They played it at a rather secular wedding. *shrug* I think it's something about the "you are my Northern Star" that bothered me; the idea that the bride/groom took a higher place than the "God who led me to you".

I copied it off my playlist, but apparently I can't read... you're right, it is "Down in". (I am listening to it right now. )

All My Tears
Gentle Healer

Meltintalle: the wedding context you described does sound rather odd, doesn't it? I listened to the two songs you gave and added them to my playlist. I really like "All my tears"!

"All My Tears" is one of my favourites of Selah's, as well, although I do really enjoy the JARS boys' version, from their Good Monsters album ... ooohh yes! ('Course it helps an awful lot that it's written in a minor key, mmmmm ... )

Mel, I can see how you were turned off "God Bless the Broken Road" in that context.

220, even though the new gal in Selah has talent, to be sure, I really love Nicol (without the e ) Sponberg's voice. Rich, full of strength, and passionate! And wow, I hadn't heard "Faithful One" before: it's lovely—so full of the hope and security that is only found in Christ!

And "Hiding Place" simply gives me the goosebumps every time I hear it. I needed to hear that again right now.

I'd like to get to know more of their hymn arrangements. I'm listening now to "Be Still, My Soul". So beautiful!

"Be Still, My Soul" is beautiful! So stately and majestic. It's combined with a few lines from "What a Friend we Have in Jesus", yes? I love that hymn as well. I wish they'd done more of it.

Yes, Mel, that's it: a few lines of "What a Friend we have in Jesus" are sung towards the end.

I brought home Selah's new release "You Deliver Me", and am looking forward to getting to know it. Here's Todd Smith on his blog, musing about the new CD and their solid musical career. He compares "You Deliver Me" to their first CD, "Be Still, My Soul". And this is the first full CD with Amy Perry (who took Nicol's place) in the group. It will be interesting to see to what extent their sound has changed.

Todd Smith has a nice blog! I'm following him, Allan Hall, and Selah on Twitter. Yeah, what a surprise. You Deliver Me: I'm looking forward to hearing "How deep the Father's love," "My Jesus I love thee," and "God be with you."

"Be still my soul" is beautiful! It's my favorite version of this song! I like some of their other mixes, including Part the waters Lord/I need thee every hour, Precious Lord take my hand/Just a closer walk with thee, and In my life/If we never meet again. It's amazing to me how they segue into the 2nd part each time.

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