From those who risk their lives to save others, this is truly inspiring.
Submitted by Trish.
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A Wonderful World of Shadow Puppets
A wonderful song, with or without pictures. The shadow puppets are quite impressive and fun to watch!
Singing Together Apart
Technology is often blamed for isolating us from each other. But in these times where isolation is crucial, technology can help us stay in contact.
This virtual choir is an amazing example of how 36 women sing together without actually be in the same place at the same time.
Want to know how they did it? Have a look here.
Australian Rhapsody
Hummingsong Choirs are a network of women’s a cappella choirs, with over 450 members situated currently in seven different locations in Australia.
There is strength in numbers, as the following performance demonstrates!
In this performance, they are not strictly a capella, although they vastly outnumber the string players 🙂
Building a bigger harp
By fixing 1,000-foot strings to mountain peaks, arches, the tops of skyscrapers, canyon walls or the interior of the Kennedy Center, installation artist William Close turns any architectural or natural environment into a totally unique instrument.
Also see the PBS article.
It’s what you have that counts
If you feel down, let the story of this guy inspire you.
Singing does make you happy!
The science is in. Well, we’ve always know it of course, but scientists have now figured out why singing makes you feel good. Read all about it in this article: Your Brain and Singing: Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier
What’s a balafon?
Put several of them together and you have an impressive orchestra!
Would Bach have liked this?
I think Johannn Sebastian would have loved the fact that his music is still being enjoyed more than 250 years after his death. The ethereal sound of the glass organ lends itself very well to this timeless masterpiece.