#virtual choir

We're a little late in the year, but it's still 2024, so... HAPPY 18TH ANNIVERSARY TO TALES OF THE ABYSS!! \o/

13 years ago I did a choral arrangement of this song, with very limited skill and knowledge, which meant that a lot of my chords and line movements were extremely questionable... so I always wanted to redo a proper one! Initially, I arranged this for an SSA choir because I thought I'd be recording it myself, and I do not have any range below a first alto... But I asked the community if they were interested to join, and some lovely talented people jumped on, making it sound richer and fuller than I could have gotten on my own!

Many many thanks to my wonderful team, without whom this would not be possible!

Soprano 1: Daidairo Sylviidae Keyk @frostedshark Swati

Soprano 2: Daidairo Sylviidae Keyk

Alto: Sylviidae Keyk ‪@AerianTempesta‬ @panbanrichard @ontheseconddayitrains @rambutantalc

Solo: Anon

Have you been involved in a virtual choir during lockdown? This could include things like Zoom rehearsals or putting together performance videos. I'm researching the experiences of participants in virtual choirs and would love it if you could complete this survey (anonymous, mostly multiple choice) and pass it on to your choral friends!

10 years ago I sang "Lux Aurumque" in the first virtual choir by Eric Whitacre with 184 fellow singers.

Now, many virtual choirs later, I joined 17,571 other voices to "Sing Gently."

At a time when human connection is so desperately needed, this is an absolute balm to my soul. To be witness to and a part of the growth of these choirs is a genuine pleasure and honor. Voices from all over the world together as one like this is not only a technical achievement like no other, but also a masterfully beautiful expression of our human connection and need for one another.