Published 14:26 IST, May 11th 2020

Shillong Chamber Choir's medley will cheer you up amid COVID-19 scare; Watch

Shillong choir's performance for 'I for India' concert was also hosted on Facebook as of May 3 to support those financially struggling amid the pandemic. 

Reported by: Zaini Majeed
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In an effort to raise funds for COVID-19,  Shillong Chamber Choir posted a video of a stunning performance in collaboration, singing melodies, that have caught attention of internet. In a 4-minute video, choir can be seen intoning famous tracks Sar Jo Tera Chakraye from 1957 Guru Dutt starrer Pyasa and Lonely Goard from American musical drama from 1965,  Sound of Music for raising donations. 

 choir's performance for I for India concert was also hosted on Facebook as of May 3 to support those financially struggling amid pandemic. In clip that has earned great appreciation for initiative, choir members can be seen vocalizing lyrics buoyantly for ir audience from within confinements of ir homes. Speaking about  performance on Instagram, group members said y hoped that ir performance would "help lift up your spirits during se trying times." With over 1 million views on YouTube and nearly 12,000 views on Instagram, clip gared a slew of reactions.  

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Shot by  choir’s lead singer William Richmond,  clip required great efforts with respect to editing and representation of at least 10 members performing, he was quoted saying by a leading media outlet. Furr, he added, that team’s contribution seemed humble in terms of how fans accepted and lauded video.  group was reportedly founded in year 2001 during n US President Barack Obama's visit to India in year 2010 when y performed Vienna Chamber Orchestra and Fitz William Quartet.  performances were live-streamed on Facebook.  

Netizens call it a 'masterpiece'

“As always ar masterpiece from most wonderful Shillong Chamber Choir. Thank you; for music and being of tender heart and generous spirit,” wrote a user. “ song is being sung as smooth as ice, must listen,” wrote ar appreciating medley. “This is so good!! And especially with song of my favourite movie “Sound of Music,” wrote third.  clip garnered over 4.7k likes as it is being widely shared on internet.  

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14:26 IST, May 11th 2020