Eighty singers joined Soul Soundings online on Saturday 30 January 2021 from across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the US and Canada, recreating some of the feel of the real events which usually take place in Wells Cathedral. Led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways who has been leading international online singing sessions throughout 2020.
Singers sang with Jane’s voice live and with specially created high quality recordings, layering up the parts to give us the sense of singing in harmony in a cathedral full of voices.
The songs included a soaring round, Laudate nomen Domini, and Jane’s own song of reassurance, comfort and hope, Time to be here. There were also opportunities to sing freely, immersed in glorious sounds.
What a marvellous accomplishment… it felt for all the world as though we were in a cathedral
Brilliant recordings… so beautifully rich and resonant
Gorgeous evening… feeling very soothed
Stunning
Beyond what I ever imagined could ever happen over Zoom
Great to feel a sense of solidarity with singers from all over the world, drawn together through our voices
A donation was made from the proceeds to support the Bath Foodbank.
Upcoming Soul Soundings events (COVID situation permitting)
- NEW Bath Abbey | Wednesday 15 September 2021 | 7:30 – 9:30pm
- Wells Cathedral | 29 January 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30pm
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