“We always describe ourselves as Dierks Bentley as a trio. It’s that new country kind of vibe,” says Brad Rempel, who along with his brothers Bryan and Curtis comprises High Valley “It’s not as pop as some contemporary country. Our music is a little more organic, a little more acoustic. We grew up singing harmony as a family and in church. There was always harmony and acoustic instruments, so our live show features a mandolin, an acoustic guitar, a bass guitar and three part harmony.”
The Canadian trio has opened shows for Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Reba McEntire, earning a solid reputation as a must-see live act. High Valley’s last album, “Broken Borders,” was named Album of the Year at the 2007 GMA Canada Covenant Awards in the country category while their hit “Back to You” was honored as Country Song of the Year. High Valley has also been among the nominees for Group of the Year at the Nashville-based Inspirational Country Music Awards.
“There’s a huge part of the population that really loves positive faith-based country songs. People want to hear songs with faith and hope instead of desperation and despair, and it does seem like there’s been a spike in the last few years,” Brad says referencing such faith-based country hits as Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” and Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe.” “People are searching just a for some encouragement and something to believe in.”
High Valley serves up that kind of music. Skilled musicianship combined with the sibling’s soaring harmonies create a fresh sound that has attracted a legion of enthusiastic fans from Canada to Central America, where the group has a strong fan base in Belize. “We’ve done 60 or so dates in Central America,” says Bryan. “Our sister used to teach at a Christian school there and she gave our CD to a radio station. The station invited us to come and tour. We’ve been back five or six times.”
The Canadian-born siblings grew up in Alberta on a farm in the rural community of La Crete. “When you leave Nashville, if you get to the Canadian border, you are only half way home,” says Brad with a laugh. “La Crete is parallel with Juno, Alaska, just as far north as Juno. Right now you can either cross the river on an ice bridge--so you are actually driving across the river--or you can take two and a half hours worth of gravel road to get there. It’s a pretty remote little town.”
The Rempel family relocated to Canada in a rather unusual fashion when the siblings’ paternal grandfather loaded his family onto a truck and drove them from Mexico to Canada. “Our parents were both born in Mexico in a Mennonite colony where they rode horse and buggy and had no electricity,” says Brad. “Then our grandfather bought an old gray truck and as a result, he got kicked out of the colony because that was against the rules to have a vehicle. So he packed up the family and immigrated to Canada with the family in the back of this truck. There were two families, four adults in the front and 20 children on the box and that’s how they made their move all the way to Canada.”
Life on their farm was dominated by faith, family, hard work and lots of country music. “We always heard Diamond Rio and Ricky Skaggs growing up,” says Bryan. “I love Blackhawk and I always liked listening to the Everly Brothers on the record player. George Jones was played a lot too.”
It didn’t take long for the brothers’ own musical aspirations to develop and they knew very early on what they wanted to name the band. “When I was a kid, I had a little tape recorder I used to do mock radio shows,” recalls Brad. “I was the deejay. I was the band. I was the advertising company and everything. The band was always called High Valley. So when we started our band, we just kind of naturally called it High Valley because that’s what I called every band in my little radio show.”
Brad was only 12 when the group began performing and Bryan was nine-years-old. Curtis, the youngest sibling, joined the group later on. The brothers performed at Bible and church camps then graduated to opening dates for major country acts such as Canada’s top country artist Paul Brandt. “In 2001, we recorded for the first time in Nashville,” says Brad, “and the following year we spent 110 days on the road, even though we were still in school and had part-time jobs.”
The siblings have always enjoyed connecting with people and sharing the gospel with a hurting world. “We play quite a few churches, but I’ve always wanted to be able to sing the music that we sing to an unsaved audience, people who haven’t heard the message of Jesus Christ,” says Curtis. “That’s who we want to sing to and that’s the reason we sing.”
“Our goal has always been to show the light of Jesus Christ to the world,” adds Brad. “We want to offer a positive, faith-based version of the new country sound. That’s why we play a lot of mainstream festivals, sharing stages with Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Brad Paisley.”
In working on their Centricity debut, the members of High Valley want to record songs that will both inspire and entertain. Brad has been busy collaborating with some of Nashville’s top songwriters, among them Cindy Morgan, Tony Wood and Joel Lindsey.
“We recorded a song called ‘Been Through The Water’ and it says, “Don’t wear your old shoes on your brand new feet when you’ve been through the water,’” Says Brad. “We feel that song really speaks for itself--once Jesus has changed your life, let the world see it and make sure there’s a difference.”
Curtis agrees. “The Bible it says that our gifts are gifts from God and we need to give them back to him,” he says. “We want to use the gifts that He’s given to us to honor Him and to expand the Kingdom and just to sing to people who need to hear the message.”
Let It Be Me
High Valley Lyrics
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Who you gonna run to when you can't hide
If you want somebody by your side
Let it be me
Who you gonna tell all your secrets to
Who's gonna walk through this world with you
Need someone to make your dreams come true
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
All I wanna be is every little thing you need
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
So if you're searching for the missing piece
Let it be me
I would never ever let you down
So you ain't gotta worry about that now
Let me show you what loves about
Let it be meeee, baby
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
All I wanna be is every little thing you need
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
So if you're searching for the missing piece
Let it be me, ahh, let it be me baby
I know promises are hard to keep
But I'm betting on forever for you and me
Who's name you gonna carve in an old oak tree
Let it be, let it be, me now baby
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
All I wanna be is every little thing you need
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
So if you're searching for the missing piece
Let it be me, let it be me
The lyrics to High Valley's "Let It Be Me" are about being there for someone when they need you. The first verse asks who the person will turn to in a time of need, and offers to be that person for them. The second verse is about being the one that the person confides in and walks through life with. The chorus repeats the idea that "all I wanna be is every little thing you need" and offers to be the missing piece in the person's life. The bridge acknowledges the difficulty of keeping promises, but expresses a commitment to a lasting relationship. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a plea to "let it be me."
This song is a romantic ballad that speaks to the desire for lasting love and commitment. It offers comfort and support to the person listening, assuring them that they have someone who will always be there for them. The lyrics are straightforward and heartfelt, with a simple melody that reinforces the message of the song. High Valley's performance is sensitive and sincere, conveying the emotion of the lyrics with warmth and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Who you gonna call when it's late at night
Who will be the one you turn to when you need someone to talk to or be with during the lonely nights.
Who you gonna run to when you can't hide
When you feel scared or want a place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment or rejection, who will you go to?
If you want somebody by your side
When you feel lonely, need help, or want someone to share your life with, who comes to mind?
Let it be me
I am ready and willing to be there for you in every possible way.
Who you gonna tell all your secrets to
Who is the one person in your life you trust enough to share your deepest, most guarded secrets with?
Who's gonna walk through this world with you
Who will be your companion, your supporter, your confidant as you navigate through the ups and downs of life?
Need someone to make your dreams come true
Who do you rely on to help you make your aspirations and goals a reality?
Ooo ooo ooo ooo
All I wanna be is every little thing you need
I want to be the one who fulfills every little need you have, whether it be emotional or physical.
So if you're searching for the missing piece
Let it be me
If you feel like something is missing in your life, let me be the one to complete it.
I would never ever let you down
So you ain't gotta worry about that now
I promise to never disappoint you, so don't worry about anything as long as I am here.
Let me show you what loves about
Let it be meeee, baby
Let me teach and demonstrate to you the true meaning of love and how it feels to be loved.
I know promises are hard to keep
But I'm betting on forever for you and me
I understand that promises can be difficult to fulfill, but I am willing to bet on a lifetime of commitment and devotion with you.
Who's name you gonna carve in an old oak tree
Let it be, let it be, me now baby
When you want to make a long-lasting declaration of your love, whose name will you carve on a tree? Let it be me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC SERVICES, INC., ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: PHILLIP HARVEY BARTON, JARED JONATHON CRUMP, BRADLEY PETER REMPEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheLJD333
Great Vid boys, your my favorite band, keep up the great work! Love your sound, it reminds me alot of hearing my dad and his 6 brothers jam together, Mennonite brothers sure know how to play good music and sing great songs!
@TheLJD333
I'm in love. You guys are amazing, keep up the great talent!
@tory2006
I love this song! If any country band has got the good music for me, it's High Valley!
@sdoggie
Just met Curtis from the band on a flight from Canada. What a great humble guy! I wish he and his brothers all the best as they pursue their dreams and continue to serve others too. Also, big congrats on your new marriage Curtis! God Bless.
@angieeexox
I love these boys. :) Glad I had the pleasure to meet them.
@brittanyhofer5162
Love it!!
@yellownite
What a great song and great band,,I really love this .
@ruthmiller2323
amazing vid n love the song! great job guys!
@megrempel5514
These guys are so nice and great singers
@1028countrygurl
These guys are amazing just saw them perform in Birmingham!