For Unto Us a Child Is Born
Händel - From Messiah - WarsawPhilh Orchestra and Choir, Haselböck
I don’t know if we could exactly call the gathering around the Manger a ‘flash mob’, but sometimes it seems that way to me. Tradition tells us that shepherds, a few wise men, several animals, and even angels showed up for this event at one time or another.
It is true, there were no social apps to announce this birth, but apparently bright stars and words preaching, “Fear Not,” was enough to start things off nicely.
Today, we have social media tools and although we hear less of this phenomenon called flash mobs, they still exist.
There’s a particular kind of "mob" that piques my interest. You’ve seen a couple of these before. This type centers around orchestras and choirs that show up unexpectedly in various places to perform for the surprised but delighted public. It's always interesting to me when watching these because sometimes, you can't tell the performers from the audience. That's kind of what makes them so spectacular!
I did a little poking around on search engines and found a few that might be of interest to you. I’d be willing to bet that most will not watch all of them all at once and may even skip a few."Fear not", there will be no quiz.
These are presented with the idea that we can impact others in significant ways. These are presented as examples of the gifts we can offer to complete strangers. These are given as praise and thanksgiving for the gift of music and how it touches us throughout our lives.
And to those participants who suffered sleep deprivation, to those self-sacrificial performers who spent time, energy, and resources to bring joy and peace to strangers everywhere, thank you.
Merry Christmas
FLASH MOBS
"You'll never know how much light you have within until you try to shine it for others."
I remember the gift. The gift of practicing and finally getting it right. (mostly).
Hallelujah in a Food Court.
Maybe a little less flash mob and a little more advertisement, but smiles were produced so it qualifies. Especially with those flying the four-plus hour red-eye.
Nothing "flash-mobby" here, but it is Christmas, after all.
The Piano Guys - The Sweetest Gift (ft. Craig Aven) (Official Video)
For those who, no matter the reason, experience sadness and grief during this holiday season.
6 minutes
Always a seasonal favorite. The words, the melody, it just works.
I will let you vote on what this instrument hails to be.
- Keyboard.
- Percussion.
- Strings.
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