What is #songforthepeople?
SONG FOR THE PEOPLE is an original song in aid of NHS Charities Together, written by Emma Rowland, Founder of Sing out Strong, to provide hope and solidarity to all those around the world affected by COVID-19. The song is the basis of the #songforthepeople project.
The song launched through the Virtual Choir project run by us, during lockdown. Sing out Strong normally runs choirs and social-singing groups in the UK, to help improve mental health and wellbeing. But, when the world went into lockdown, we set up Virtual Choir Practice to allow people to come together in song, to feel a part of something bigger in the world and to support one another through isolation.
You can find out more about the Virtual Choir here >>
Through the single, we want to raise awareness of the important work of the NHS during this health crisis, and so we have set up a linked JustGiving page to enable people to donate whatever they can to the NHS Charities Together fund.
You can donate to the JustGiving page here >>
The song launched through the Virtual Choir project run by us, during lockdown. Sing out Strong normally runs choirs and social-singing groups in the UK, to help improve mental health and wellbeing. But, when the world went into lockdown, we set up Virtual Choir Practice to allow people to come together in song, to feel a part of something bigger in the world and to support one another through isolation.
You can find out more about the Virtual Choir here >>
Through the single, we want to raise awareness of the important work of the NHS during this health crisis, and so we have set up a linked JustGiving page to enable people to donate whatever they can to the NHS Charities Together fund.
You can donate to the JustGiving page here >>
The aim of the project
SONG FOR THE PEOPLE is currently being made into a virtual choir video, whereby voices from all over the world will be layered over one another and edited to become one huge "choir" - even though we have never met!
If you want to take part in the project, you can submit a recording or voice clip of yourself performing #songforthepeople. Instructions are below.
We are asking everyone to spread the message of #songforthepeople around the world. Please share the lyrics with a friend online, sing a part of the song at home, whistle the tune, record yourself performing it, share it with your children, recite it as a poem, arrange it into a new song or just sing it in the shower. Share your story of #songforthepeople with us on our Facebook page and tell us how you are helping to spread love and hope around at this difficult time. Each time you mention it, don't forget to use the hashtag too!
If you want to take part in the project, you can submit a recording or voice clip of yourself performing #songforthepeople. Instructions are below.
We are asking everyone to spread the message of #songforthepeople around the world. Please share the lyrics with a friend online, sing a part of the song at home, whistle the tune, record yourself performing it, share it with your children, recite it as a poem, arrange it into a new song or just sing it in the shower. Share your story of #songforthepeople with us on our Facebook page and tell us how you are helping to spread love and hope around at this difficult time. Each time you mention it, don't forget to use the hashtag too!
How to make your video or recordingIf you would like to submit a video:
Please film yourself (a smartphone will do) singing along to the BACKING TRACK for #songforthepeople. You can also add in other instruments and rope in the whole family! Try to have the backing track turned down as quiet as you dare - we need more of your voice than the track. Alternatively, use headphones or earphones to hear the track, so the video only picks up your voice. If you work for the NHS, why not perform it in uniform? Don't forget to smile! PS. Feel free to post it on our designated Facebook page too: www.facebook.com/songforthepeople If you would like to submit just your voice: Use whatever voice-recording app you have on your phone or laptop to record just yourself singing #songforthepeople. Try to have the backing track turned down as quiet as you dare - we need more of your voice than the track. Alternatively, use headphones or earphones to hear the track, so the video only picks up your voice. Some tips for your recording1. Minimise any background noise; use a quiet space at a quiet time. Household appliances may be best switched of for a short time, some introduce background noise. A room at the back of the house may be better if near a road etc.
2. Keep the recording device away from electronics plugged in the mains, if you can. This avoids or reduces hum pickup. 3. Keep as still as you can while recording to reduce or avoid sounds from moving or your seating / furniture. 4. Pause for 2 seconds after finishing before stopping recording. How to send it to usYou should get the original video file to Simon (our tech guru!) for use in the music video / promotion by WeSendit.com You would upload and then email Simon a link through WeSendit.com. Simon's email is simon@tewkesbury.town
***Please note, we can not guarantee to use your clip; we will aim to use as many contributions as is possible*** If you would like to support us in some other way1. we're looking for volunteers to help us spread the word about the project on social media and by contacting news, press and other advertising outlets.
2. tell all your friends and family about #songforthepeople - don't forget to use the hashtag! 3. please consider donating to the NHS at our JustGiving page |
Files you will needDemo track (with voice)
This is a demo made by the composer so you can learn the song 
Backing track (without voice)
This is the file you need to sing along to for your recording
Lyrics only (the words to the song)
Sheet music using treble clef
Sheet music using bass clef
Easy piano
Demos for backing part:
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