‘You come out feeling high’: I sang with strangers in a one-day choir – and it was surprisingly spiritual
Summary
In Los Angeles, a group called Gaia Music Collective held a one-day choir event where over 100 strangers learned and sang a song together in just a few hours. These choirs are becoming popular worldwide as they offer people a way to connect, feel joy, and experience a sense of community through music.Key Facts
- The event took place in a former synagogue near downtown Los Angeles with hardwood floors for good sound.
- More than 100 people, many who had never met before, gathered to learn and sing a song from the Hannah Montana movie.
- Gaia Music Collective started in Brooklyn during the pandemic to create human connection through singing.
- Similar one-day choirs are happening in cities across the US and in countries like Canada and Australia.
- The choirs serve as a response to growing loneliness and fewer social gatherings or religious services in recent years.
- Participants describe the experience as spiritually uplifting and healing, even without a religious focus.
- Ticket prices ranged from $15 to $35, making it an affordable way to join a group music event.
- Gaia also holds other music events like improvisation and open mics, some of which have gained millions of views online.
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