Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The PS22 'Cavalry Choir' Sings VIVA LA VIDA By Coldplay



April leads the chorus and then the coaches in 2 incredible renditions (the coaches' is a capella) of "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay! It's very different obviously than the original, but I think the kids pulls it off brilliantly!




UPDATE:Check out this new version with the full chorus!




19 comments:

Anonymous said...

heyyy mr.b dis is april.p i saw the picture and video ,and i'd like it!!!!

Mr. B said...

you rocked it!! congrats on a phenomenal performance. this video is going to get a lot of attention thanks to your hard work!! very proud of you buddy!

Anonymous said...

I hope this isn't too strange, but I stumbled upon your chorus' rendition of Coldplay's Viva la Vida on Youtube today. I have almost no words to explain how in awe of your accomplishments I am. Your group of kids is the most passionate, exciting, and inspiring group I think I have ever seen. Not only are they wonderfully talented musicians, but they are soulful, eager, and determined. I can tell from your videos that you guys have put a lot of work into your performances, and believe me, it shows. I am currently a junior at an all-girls high school in Connecticut, and I think it is safe to say that the talent at PS22's school FAR surpasses ours. I can only wish that the girls in my choir would put as much effort and pure PASSION into the work that we perform as you do. Watching your kids sing has helped me rekindle a passion for choir that I thought I had almost lost. You are a fantastic music director and I wish you the best of luck!


- Elizabeth B.

Anonymous said...

Hey MR.B it's money money money Monet i saw the web site it ROCKED i loved it you are so lucky you get to lead a chorus but i am lucky as well i get to be in one April did really well so did the whole chorus when i grow up i well come see you if i do find you bye!

from
MONEY MONEY
MONEY MONET

Anonymous said...

P.S. THE FAMILY IS DOING GREAT!






FROM MONEY MONEY
MONET MONET

Mr. B said...

thanks mone-mone-mone-monet for that nice message! you guys did an AMAZING job on the video! i love both versions, and you guys sounded INCREDIBLE a capella!

glad to hear the family's doing well! it was great seeing william last week! just like it's great having you in chorus this year!! :)

Anonymous said...

heyy MR.b dis is april p. once again,thank u 4 everything and ur advice.also thank u 4 complementing me and it really was alot of work too !!!!.

Anonymous said...

hi mr b its khadim and the vid was nice

Mr. B said...

APRIL: thank you for such a nice message! you are an incredible kid with such a brilliant talent, and you're really shining on the Viva La Vida solo!! :) and believe me, i KNOW that you work hard, and all that hard work shows big time! every time you sing it, it gets better and better! the chorus and i are lucky to have you with us! :)

KHADIM: glad you enjoyed the video! you guys did a tremendous job that you can all be proud of! and by the way, the picture of you and marcel is my favorite pic of the year so far.... you're too funny! and last, you did a GREAT job in chorus today. you really stood out on the video footage we took today. well done and keep it up!! :)

Anonymous said...

Mr.b dis is APRIL P., thank u 4 an incredible message.I have a question,how come u didnt put in the bleak midwinter video,and the one from FRIDAY 10/17/08.I also saw the video on this website,about the 5th graders last year going on a carnival trip.WHY dont u do the same thing 2 dis chorus this year,take the chorus like at the end of the year????, as it gets warmer??.WHEN u OR if u get dis message , PLEASEEE write back, and tell me what u think of dat idea?? !!!!.also please tell me why u didnt put in the bleak midwinter and viva la vida yesterday or why ur not putting it.10/17/08,i also want 2 see how it came out ,if u put it. !!!!!???? dats why and dats all, just all i want 2 know.

Mr. B said...

Hey April! As you see, the new videos are up! And as I told you before, you did your best job on the latest video! You hit every note perfectly -- not easily done so props to you!!

As far as the trip to the amusement park, that was with Electric Company. I hope we can do another trip like that one too, but I'm sure you guys will be doing your OWN amazing things this year. The year is young. Lots of memories to be made! :)

mrs boo radley said...

Phenomenal, phenomenal, phenomenal.

I found your site and your group for the first time last night and I bookmarked this blog and couldn't wait to come back and listen...you rocked this song and I have tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat and I'm so glad you've given these kids a chance to sing their hearts out.

mrs boo radley

Mr. B said...

thanks boo! :)

RottenKid said...

Hello Mr. B & Kids,

I found your website a while ago and since then every time when i feel bad or I'm depressed I come back to listen to you guys. I don't know how you do it but I'm leaving with a big smile on my face and I want to thank you for this.
If will ever be a cd with the kids count me in because I will be the first one who will buy it...

Once again congratulations from the Netherlands...RottenKid

stacev said...

Every time I see the PS22 video of Viva La Vida, tears well up. Such a beautiful rendition, I prefer it a bit more than the original Coldplay song. Although it's great to have both versions.
I'd love to have this recording so please make a CD/download so we can buy it. Can't Coldplay give you permission as a fundraiser?
Keep singing! Beautiful job.

Anonymous said...

Bravo !

Anonymous said...

This video made me appreciate the song more than the original. Thanks.

Nuhman said...

I am a fan of viva la vida
keep going
gud luck

Juegos de Ben 10 said...

This video made me appreciate the song more than the original. Thanks.