meet Virginia..

virginia

My name is Virginia

My part of London South East

My earliest musical memory of London is seeing Sarah Brightman in the Phantom of the Opera aged 6

The moment I realised I could sing was singing by myself in front of people for the first time at my dance school aged 4: I sang ‘I’m a little teapot’

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me singing, writing and performing my own songs. Working as a Creative Arts Psychotherapist to support children’s creative and emotional expression.

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is Cry to Me’ by Solomon Burke

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would be a toss up between Joni Mitchell ‘All I Want’ and Tom Waits ‘Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis’…I think today Tom tips the scale in his favour for his perfect slice of human heart ache.

A typical thing you might hear me say is “It is what it is”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “rich”

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meet Arata..

Arata

My name is Harry

My part of London Islington

My earliest musical memory of London  All the fun and funky 1980s music off car radio while driven to school

The moment I realised I could sing It’s still to be realised.

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me Reading books at college or at home – or at a casino.

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is  Li Adagio Concerto in B Flat – Tina Thing Helseth with Norwegian Chamber
Orchestra

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be Birthday Ode for Queen Ann: Alison Balsom with the English Concert

A typical thing you might hear me say “Take it easy!”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “Wonder”

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meet Paul..

paul

My name is Paul

My part of London Walthamstow

My earliest musical memory of London Hawkwind

The moment I realised I could sing TBC

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me Oh, I’m all over the place

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is A case of you, K.D Lang

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be A case of you, K.D Lang

A typical thing you might hear me say “Why not?”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “sing”

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meet Darren..

Darren-Mackay

My name is Darren

My part of London Highgate

My earliest musical memory of London Abba Arrival

The moment I realised I could sing Being put in the school choir

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me at work or at home

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is Little red corvette (Prince)

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be To be honest I would rather not listen to any, music would not work any more

A typical thing you might hear me say “Give it a go!”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “Awesome!”

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meet Jacqueline..

jacqueline

My name is Jacqueline.

My part of London is Camden.

My earliest musical memory is those black and white movies with singing and dancing, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, that kind of thing.

The moment I realised I could sing was with my sister when we were younger, performing for my mum. I realised I was better than her! I thought “I can sing like the people we are imitating, and you can’t”.

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me all over the place, massaging, rehearsing, auditioning, recording.

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is at the moment, Happy by Pharrell Williams.

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “fan-tastic”.

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meet Chemtai..

Chemtai-King

My name is Chem Tai

My part of London Hornsey

My earliest musical memory of London Crouch end Broadway

The moment I realised I could sing I felt amazing Our price

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me Admiring footwear and bicycles

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is Unforgettable – Nat king Cole

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be Body and soul

A typical thing you might hear me say “I don’t mean to interrupt but..”

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meet Olly..

olly

My name is Oliver Lazarus

My part of London Hackney

My earliest musical memory of London Guys and dolls on new years eve

The moment I realised I could sing Someone said I had a good voice on a camping trip

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me At work or at home with the kids or riding through the backstreets on my bike.

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is Lean on me – Bill Withers

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be I don’t have a very special track but I would use it sparingly

A typical thing you might hear me say “Smut crap pun or others”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “Immersive”

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meet Michael

michael-belben

My name is Michael Belben

My part of London Clerkenwell

My earliest musical memory of London Bowie and the festival hall

The moment I realised I could sing St James Church Choir aged 6

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me In my pub

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is God bless the child

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be Tell me why

A typical thing you might hear me say “What would you like to drink”

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meet Hannah..

hannah-davis

My name is Hannah

My part of London Hackney

My earliest musical memory of London Beethoven IX at the Barbican

The moment I realised I could sing  I don’t think I can, and require constant re-assurance and praise

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me At another rehearsal

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be Get better by Danelesac vs scroobius pip

A typical thing you might hear me say “Sorry I cant come to your: Birthday/housewarming/ wedding I have rehearsal”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “Liberating”

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meet Filiz..

Filiz

My name is Fliiz

My part of London Earlsfield

My earliest musical memory of London A live jazz band on a thames cruise 2009??

The moment I realised I could sing was in my childhood.

When I am not at a Snapshot Songs rehearsal you will mostly find me at the cinema , with my friend, strolling around London discovering good places to eat and drink.

A song that changes the way I’m feeling no matter where I am when it comes on is “Burn This Disco Out” by Michael Jackson.

If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would have to be it depends but it depends, but “Black Coffee” by Sarah Vaughan can do.

A typical thing you might hear me say “Why?”

One word I would use to describe the Snapshot Songs choir is “Diverse”

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