Brandon Lake — Songs and Biography

History and Sound

Brandon Lake came to solo recordings through church worship in South Carolina.

His voice can also be heard in collaborative projects, such as “Graves Into Gardens” with Elevation Worship and “This Is a Move” with Tasha Cobbs Leonard. In the solo song “Gratitude,” he begins almost conversationally, with quiet accompaniment, and then builds the song into a big communal chorus. This contrast between a quiet beginning and a powerful climax is characteristic of his live performances.

Albums and Recordings

“Running to the Light” appears alongside “Gratitude” on “House of Miracles.” These songs engage a live audience in different ways: one gradually gathers attention around gratitude, while the other moves more quickly into a shared chorus. Later, on “Coat of Many Colors,” Lake showcased a harder guitar-driven sound. It can be usefully compared with the acoustic opening of “Gratitude” to hear the range of his solo recordings.

“Running to the Light” on the Bethel Music website