This is the true hope of mankind. Also google or you tube Playing for change for similar inspiration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjPODksI08

Incredible! Amazing! Glorious!

What a wonderful concept by an incredbily talented composer.  It's like angels singing.

Every choir I've belonged to has had a hard time getting the consonants together. I notice that without actually singing in the same space this is an even greater problem - you can really hear the "s"s  and "t"s all over the place. Other than than, beautiful music and it is amazing that it is so well in tune. I still hope that people continue to connect physically to sing together, as I know how much each member is missing by not directly hearing and experiencing the entire group as they perform.

Wendy

I'm having trouble downloading the Shea Hembrey video from your post and also directly from Ted.  But here's the link in case anyone else needs it:  http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/shea_hembrey_how_i_became_100_artists.html

I'll post my comments when I'm able.

Crazy bunch of stuff!