I saw you again, and I saw you in the credits (twice). Now can I have a medal?
I don't care for the fancy-pants take on this video. I liked the simplicity of the first Virtual Choir video better. A good job was done by all, though.
I think the next one should have some John Williams, don't you think? We could all sing about the gingerbread feelings in "Somewhere In My Memory". Or, even better, we could sing the stupid song from Hook! Or the other stupid song from Hook! And should I even dare bring up the best part of Superman?
I'm totally serious about this. It would definitely keep my attention unlike "Sleep". My mind kept wandering when I would try to sing it. I'd show you the video footage if I hadn't deleted it.
Couple months ago he made some noises about an audition-only thing, and it sounded like they'd be doing something by Morten Lauridsen. I wasn't aware of him until then, but I've found some pieces of his that I love. Example:
They don't come out and *say* this, but the Virtual Choir projects kinda have a promotional function. It costs time and money to make these, so at some point the whole enterprise is going to have to have some kind of economic justification... So, my guess is that most future projects are going to coincide with album releases. But, who knows?
BTW -- were you aware that this Whitacre dude is a buddy of Hans Zimmer's, and that he's collaborating on Zimmer's soundtrack for the forthcoming 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie?
Is the audition only thing for the internet? If so, what does it matter? Just put up the video of the crummy singer and then mute it. It's a win-win for everyone. The crummy singer feels good about his or her performance, and the public doesn't have to listen to it.
I know about the promotional nature of these. Getting your work to go viral is an excellent plan. I certainly never would have heard of this rather pompous fellow otherwise. But the simple fact remains: I find his music to be very uninteresting to listen to, and I'd rather hear the stupid song from Hook. Choral music is not my thing, and I doubt that will change any time soon. This goes for that Lauridsen piece you linked to. I'm glad you love it, though.
By the way, I did not know that as I avoid news of Hans Zimmer's exploits. (Let's not talk about the Superman reboot.) I have a deep distrust of any friend of Zimmer's. Eric Whitacre is probably going to go in my spam folder now.
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I'm happy you enjoyed this. I had so much fun practicing singing for a few months. I can't wait 'til the next project...!
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I don't care for the fancy-pants take on this video. I liked the simplicity of the first Virtual Choir video better. A good job was done by all, though.
I think the next one should have some John Williams, don't you think? We could all sing about the gingerbread feelings in "Somewhere In My Memory". Or, even better, we could sing the stupid song from Hook! Or the other stupid song from Hook! And should I even dare bring up the best part of Superman?
I'm totally serious about this. It would definitely keep my attention unlike "Sleep". My mind kept wandering when I would try to sing it. I'd show you the video footage if I hadn't deleted it.
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They don't come out and *say* this, but the Virtual Choir projects kinda have a promotional function. It costs time and money to make these, so at some point the whole enterprise is going to have to have some kind of economic justification... So, my guess is that most future projects are going to coincide with album releases. But, who knows?
BTW -- were you aware that this Whitacre dude is a buddy of Hans Zimmer's, and that he's collaborating on Zimmer's soundtrack for the forthcoming 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie?
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I know about the promotional nature of these. Getting your work to go viral is an excellent plan. I certainly never would have heard of this rather pompous fellow otherwise. But the simple fact remains: I find his music to be very uninteresting to listen to, and I'd rather hear the stupid song from Hook. Choral music is not my thing, and I doubt that will change any time soon. This goes for that Lauridsen piece you linked to. I'm glad you love it, though.
By the way, I did not know that as I avoid news of Hans Zimmer's exploits. (Let's not talk about the Superman reboot.) I have a deep distrust of any friend of Zimmer's. Eric Whitacre is probably going to go in my spam folder now.
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