Saturday, December 24, 2022

Flash Mob Christmas

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

A little over 4 minutes.
"You'll never know how much light you have within until you try to shine it for others."

Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus
I remember the gift. The gift of practicing and finally getting it right. (mostly). 
I remember the gift. The invitation to participate - for EVERYBODY to participate - and they did.
I remember the gift.  Even today, I know my part and just cannot help but sing along with YouTube.
Thank you for this gift!
Five minutes.
Hallelujah in a Food Court.


“Nobody has to sound like angels, nobody has to be an angel, to sing in God’s Choir. That’s why you join in!” And, they do!
A little over 5 minutes

“A little girl asking for help. Hardly anyone pays attention. But those who do, experience a touching surprise.” 
4 minutes
*** Just a thought. Everybody Deserves is a platform to recognize 'those who do.' If you know somebody, let me know! (I have a work-related possibility that will hopefully pan out soon. Watch for it!)

It’s a slow start. It’s a little long. Some of the time, it’s a little off-key but all of the time, there are smiles everywhere. It is children doing their very best for a worthy goal - you. It’s children, happy to be offering their gifts. And maybe, even though perfection is usually our goal, maybe – just maybe, that’s not the point at all.
A good 12-plus minutes

Why not? Everybody needs a break from exam study.
2-1/2 minutes.

WestJet Christmas Flash Mob
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.
3 minutes.

MISCELLANEOUS 
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


Pentatonix - Mary, Did You Know? (Official Video) 
Always a seasonal favorite. The words, the melody, it just works.
4 minutes

Angels We Have Heard on High (Christmas w/ 32 fingers and 8 thumbs) - The Piano Guys
I will let you vote on what this instrument hails to be. 
  • Keyboard.
  • Percussion. 
  • Strings.
All things are possible but you have NEVER seen a piano played like this.  Let’s just call it a gift of EXTREME talent.
3- 1/2 minutes

Oh my.
So I'm proofreading and almost ready to hit "Publish". And then, I was interrupted by this one.  I gotta' stop watching YouTube!


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