PS22 Chorus "One Day" Bjork (Coaches version)

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I've been thinking long and hard for a good Bjork song to sing with the kids, when finally it struck me like a hammer over the head! This song was always my favorite off of her debut album (titled, appropriately, DEBUT), so I don't know why it didn't occur to me sooner. (I was so stuck on the idea of Hyperballad, but just didn't think it worked lyrically for the kids to sing. but i still may try to find a way eventually.....) I love the message of "One Day", and it takes on a whole new meaning when these 10 year old kids are singing it. The kids do a great job with the choral arrangement and really seem to "feel it". Tirzah does a beautiful job on the small solo, and shows again why she won our PS22 American Idol 3 competition last year with "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis

Bjork is one of the most brilliant and creative musicians of our time, and just released an amazing new track with Radiohead singer, Thom York, called Nattura. (Just a plug for a great song and two great artists!)

The PS22 Chorus is not an intermediate school or high school chorus. Believe it or not, these kids are just a public elementary school chorus, and have soared to great heights, singing with the likes of Tori Amos, Crowded House, and Judy Torres. Perez Hilton, gossip-god himself even featured the chorus on two separate occasions on his blog. They will even be appearing in the upcoming and updated version of the PBS classic Electric Company. These kids are only starting to take the world by storm.....

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[eklectric]

a wonderful performance...

Why do some of the kids mimic two-bit popstars though? sometimes it seems more important for some of them to "pose" than to sing straight... When I was their age, "moves" were a pretty silly thing to do, plus it throws off your focus... popstars only do it in videos kids, it's the "make-believe" part. Don't focus too hard on how you look singing, people prefer to hear the voice that comes from your heart, the one that doesn't care how it looks. :) props!!!

[agreggofsociety]

i respect where you're coming from, even if i completely disagree. for me, much of the beauty of these performances lies in the children feeling free to express the music any way they choose. and if it's dramatic, I say who cares? they'll have time down the road to master the art of performing. it's most important for them at this age to have a forum to feel comfortable expressing themselves.  let them have fun and feel like the rock stars they are! but i'm glad you liked and thanks :)

[akahdrin]

I can't believe the music you have them singing.  Tori, Bjork, Crowded House...they'll grow up with a true appreciation for music. This is amazing.

[buttercup2fli]

i love the way that they are all in it and NOT afraid

[sputo77]

@eklectric i get your point, but they're singing from the bottom of their hearts, which is very touching. and they're kids, so let them be kids.

[iluvzaz]

Eklectric, I think the children are just enjoying what they do, and they express this feeling how they can, the way they want ! So please, be nice, they are just children!! They will have time to be serious and not to pose. Just leave them being children. And I think they sing straight, the result is really good. Just encourage them, do not be so a killjoy. Look at those smiles on their faces !! This is only joy, only love, sharing, happiness.... So, just smile :)

[hatchetface777]

@eklectric You're ridiculous. It's amazing to see children so engaged. Kudos to their teacher and to them for letting loose. I was rockion' some "moves' just listening to these amazing children.

[notleonard]

@agreggofsociety i actually think it's great, too, because singing is a bodily art, just as the performance of any instrument is. you have to practice with your body, not just your ear--your breath, posture, and different elements of parts of your entire head and torso to refine your technique. Getting in touch with their own natural bodily responses to their singing--regardless of where in the culture they come from--will give them a huge leg up when it comes time to grow as singers later on.

[turningthetabless]

Wonderful, wonderful!!!!!!!!!! "One day" is also my favorite song of Debut!!!!! These children are awesome, but you, the teacher, you are an inspiration!

[sputo77]

i want MY FUTURE KIDS to be in your music class!!

[THEVIOLENCE1]

gosh this is so great:)))) thanks for being so awesome kids:) and teachers! another great bjork song would be a new day ...its from dancer in the dark.....the sound track is super rad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just like you all......i can feel it!!!! xoxoxoxo gia

[EspartanoRasta]

fantastic

[nik62es]

..I go along with Mr. teacher on this one... the "posing" does not in any way look forced...it is just kids doing it the way they like to do it....influenced by what they see on TV ? yes, no doubt..but not coached into putting on an act. Let them perform the way they want to..and above all : enjoy.