185 voices from 58 countries, individually recorded then mixed into a single choir. While some lament how the internet separates, this video shows us how we can be part of something far greater when the internet serves as a means to connect.
I recently discovered Eric Whitacre, a classical composer/conductor, through his TED talk on the creation of a Virtual Choir. (also worth the time to view!). This was his vision.
Very nice Jim!
Oh, if you liked that, I discovered he’s since created other wonderful
videos, including a remarkable virtual choir of over 2,000
voices! Here’s the link: http://youtu.be/6WhWDCw3Mng. Just close
your eyes and let it flow around and through you!
A wonderful lesson in creative collaboration and the connective power of new media. I especially enjoyed “Sleep”,
the virtual choir of 2,000 voices. The lyrics are equally beautiful (included below) Enjoy!
SLEEP
The evening hangs beneath the moon
A silver thread on darkened dune
With closing eyes and resting head
I know that sleep is coming soon
Upon my pillow, safe in bed
A thousand pictures fill my head
I cannot sleep my minds a flight
And yet my limbs seem made of lead
If there are noises in the night
A frighting shadow, flickering light
Then I surrender unto sleep
Where clouds of dreams give second sight
What dreams may come both dark and deep
Of flying wings and soaring leap
As I surrender unto sleep
As I surrender unto sleep
Very cool, Mark. This is a lovely blend of poetry and classical music, yet both written TODAY, not hundreds of years ago. Creativity is so alive!