The original 2004/2005 recording featured the group's founding members: , and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt .
"You Raise Me Up" is one of the most iconic performances by , featured as a standout track on their self-titled debut album released on March 1, 2005 . Originally composed by the Norwegian-Irish duo Secret Garden in 2001, the song became a global phenomenon through Celtic Woman’s ethereal rendition, which blended traditional Celtic instrumentation with angelic vocal harmonies. Performance & Vocalists Celtic Woman - You Raise Me Up
: Their version is known for its "angelic" quality, utilizing a lush orchestration of strings, piano, and traditional Celtic instruments like the fiddle and bodhrán . Performance & Vocalists : Their version is known
: Coaches and critics often highlight the controlled "head voice" and delicate resonance used during the high notes to maintain a serene, majestic atmosphere. utilizing a lush orchestration of strings