Over 1500 Singers Perform Haunting Rendition Of Leonard Cohen Classic

Oct 19, 2020 by apost team

Over the years, Leonard Cohen's renowned song "Hallelujah" has become an iconic piece. This is evidenced by the countless cover versions of the song that have come out since it was first released. Though lovers of this iconic song might think they have heard all the various renditions of the song that are out there, many had their breath taken away when they saw the performance of the song at the 2016 Luminato Festival that was held in Toronto, Canada. This is because it was performed by the ensemble known as Choir! Choir! Choir! and featured 1500 singers.

"Hallelujah" has become an iconic song over the years since its release in 1984, but Choir! Choir! Choir! just took the song to a new level when they brought together 1500 singers in Toronto, Canada, and countless people who have viewed this version have been blown away. Seeing 1500 singers perform this emotional piece would be impressive by itself, but it was transformed into an even more memorable event because it featured Rufus Wainwright. The American-Canadian singer/songwriter is himself the performer of one of the most memorable cover versions of the Cohen classic and he was the perfect performer to add the final touch to this moving performance in Toronto. The emotional impact of the performance has left many viewers teared up.

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Choir! Choir! Choir! has tapped into one of the greatest powers that music has. This is the power to bring people from all walks of life together in a spirit of harmony. The group is all about bringing people together to enjoy the beauty that is singing. They have performed all around Toronto and have taken their act on the road internationally. On the popular site YouTube, the group has already managed to accumulate an impressive view total that exceeds the 47 million mark.

A big part of what is making the Choir! Choir! Choir! formula successful is the fact that it combines the art of singing with a fun and lighthearted atmosphere that is an excellent vehicle for building a strong community spirit. When participants arrive to sing in one of the group's events, they get the music at the door and learn the arrangement that night. It is an experience that can accurately be described as fun and immersive for those that take part. The group has also covered a host of different songs and musical styles during its history. This has included a wide-ranging selection of artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Prince, and Michael Jackson.

When 1500 singers joined forces with Rufus Wainwright at Toronto's Hearn Generating Station, a performance unfolded that has already brought in more than 11 million views. Rufus Wainwright was thrilled with the chance to lead this massive and enthusiastic choir in a rendition of a song that he has become closely tied to over his career. Perhaps the most moving part of this whole emotional performance is the joy on the faces of the singers who came to take part.

"Hallelujah" has become one of those iconic songs that stirs strong emotions in many when they hear it but the sight of 1500 singers led by Rufus Wainwright was an experience that took this emotion to the next level. Its millions of views across the internet are a testament to the statement that this performance made.

Did viewing this special performance of "Hallelujah" stir up strong emotions in you as well? If so then spread the word to others so that they can experience the glorious sound produced when Rufus Wainwright leads 1500 singers in an emotional performance of this iconic piece.