Here Comes the Sun

Shaker Abra passed along this video of a flashmob who performed "Here Comes the Sun" at an unemployment office in Madrid, Spain. It's been online for awhile, but it's the first time I'd seen it, so I thought I would share it for anyone who also hasn't seen it and/or in case anyone needs a little sunniness today.


Video Description: Image of buildings in a cityscape. Image of an employment office sign. Image of sign directing people toward prestaciones (benefits). People milling about quietly in a grey, bureaucratic space. People waiting in chairs. A woman filling out forms. People waiting in chairs. A sign reading se ruega silencio (silence, please).

A woman stands up and begins to play the first bars of "Here Comes the Sun" on an oboe. She is joined by a man on another oboe, and a woman playing a bassoon. Then a man on a violin joins in. People look at them curiously. A woman on a flute, and another man on a violin stand and join them. A young woman begins to sing in a beautiful voice. She is joined by a chorus.

All around the room, among the people waiting in chairs and standing, people are playing instruments and singing. People come from back offices to see what's happening. Some people ignore them; some film them; some stand in rapt attention. It is lovely.

When they are finished, they get applause and thanks and hugs. Cut back to the employment office sign. The end.

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