VoicePlay, a supremely talented group of vocalists, nailed the classic “Stand by Me,” delivering a mesmerizing a cappella performance. This is a dazzling version of the song known and loved by many. You need to check out their awe-inspiring version.

Musicians are skilled people blessed by the Lord with the gift of creating beautiful and pleasant sounds. They often produce these delightful sounds by strumming a string here and tickling a key there. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of instruments aid in creating these tones, rhythms and melodies. Ultimately, it stands to reason that the more instruments a musician can master, the more sounds they can produce.

But as enjoyable as it may be to hear someone expertly play the piano, shred on the electric guitar or enchant on the kazoo, one instrument will always and forever top the rest: the human voice. There is nothing quite like hearing a world-class, accomplished and unbelievably gifted vocalist belt out lyrics to anything. The human voice is an instrument unlike any other.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the gentlemen who comprise VoicePlay demonstrate the power and beauty of the human voice with their magnificent cover of the 1961 Ben E. King tune. Their voices are smooth, comforting and soothing as they sing those familiar lyrics. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable cover by some first-rate vocalists.

“When the night has come

And the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we’ll see

No, I won’t be afraid”

Even die-hard fans of Ben E. King’s original, people who believe no one should ever touch that tune will love this cover. How could you possibly dislike this version? There is too much to like about it. One could reasonably argue that their cover is even better than the original from 1961. There is so much talent on display in that nearly four-minute clip.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”