Eric Whitacre: A virtual choir 2,000 voices strong

http://www.ted.com In a moving and madly viral video last year, composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by YouTube, and unveils the first 2 minutes of his new work, "Sleep," with a video choir of 2,052. The full piece premieres April 7 (yes, on YouTube!).

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[gpecote]

This shows that no matter all the differences, all of the egos, all of the opinions, all of the separatism that plagues the human race. We are all connected, we are all in this together and we are all making are way in the best we can. If only more people would see that there is more that is the same in all of us then there is different. Blessings!

[Minh Nguyen]

So this is what humanity together sounds like

[Atreides216]

He got his hand back at least

[Sarah Coulter]

Hey just thought I'd try and get people to check out our high school choir singing. Type in "St Pauls High School Bessbrook Performs Seal lullaby and Venite Gaudete" and you should find it! Im proud of what we achieved and keep in mind we range from the ages of 14-18 so there will be parts a little pitchy! lol Hope you enjoy it! :)

[raw7734]

...is that Jaime Lanister?

[drew whitacre]

I like his last name

[MrTheWaffleNinja]

Sad how there's no more :(

[First Last]

Wow, what Heaven must be like?

[goldbergful]

Edge is that you? :) even the voice matches! :D

jokes apart! such an amazing concept! wow! :')

[Matt Connaire]

The first song sent shivers up my spine, amazing!