All Together Now

I have a very strong belief that I stand by through think and thin - every song in the entire catalogue of music can be improved by adding a choir. Jesus, I love a choir. There is just something about a large group of people singing in unison that gets me, I get chills. The power that radiates and the emotion that builds is like nothing else. Of course choirs are most famous for singing religious songs, I however am not religious - but I will listen to them for hours if I could. Imagine my delight when choirs are featured in films, even more so when it involves a choir competition! So, as I do, I have wrote a short list of some of my favourite choir moments from film. Sit back, enjoy and rejoice in the magic of the choir.

Sister Act 2 - Joyful Joyful

This may have been my first foray into my love of choir music. I was in a choir during Primary School and a little bit of High School but we never did this. Lauryn Hill is everything! Plus its worth a watch just for the amazing 90's fashion.

Joyful Noise - Take Me Higher

I will hold my hands up, I haven't watched this movie. However I did YouTube all the performances because my love for Dolly Parton has no boundaries. Love the fact they have taken Chris Brown songs and made them gospel. Dolly breaking into 'Forever' knocked me metaphorically off my seat.

Fighting Temptations - He Still Loves Me

This whole song and arrangement is just beautiful. It doesn't throw the message down your throat and it doesn't do anything crazy - a nice song to sway to, with one hand in the air with your eyes closed. Plus it has Beyonce - enough said.

Pitch Perfect - Bella's Finale Song

What an amazing movie this is, it has everything I require. A choir competition, sarcasm and touching moments - turn it into a horror of some sorts and it could be a perfect film. I love all the performances but it has to be the finale that knocks the ball out of the park. Who knew Anna Kendrick had such an amazing voice - they should have let her sing in Twilight.

Romeo and Juliet - Everybody's Free

In a film filled to the brim with amazing moments, this one stuck out to me. This boy's voice is so magical, it leaves me gobsmacked. Every time I watch this scene it strikes me and leaves me speechless. If you don't want to watch the entire film skip to 53 minutes to witness the beauty. 

Notable Mentions

Sister Act 2 - Oh Happy Days

Pitch Perfect - Riff Off

A Walk to Remember - Choir Scene

Joyful Noise - Man in the Mirror

The Colour Purple - God is Trying to Tell You Something

Across The Universe - Let It Be

And the winner is ...

Horror will always be my first choice for movie night. Popcorn, a beverage and a murder - perfect night in. However, to confuse anyone who is trying to work out my personality through my taste, let me throw a spanner in the works. I will always watch a film that has some competitive element to it (aslong as it isn't a team sport - with the one exception of A League of Their Own, Madonna, Gina and Rosie - enough said). If you want me to watch a film just tell me there are choirs competing and I am there. I will also watch spelling bees, beauty pageants and cheer leaders who are willing to bring it.

There is a lot to be said for these type of movies, one of them been what you learn. Here are a few rules I learnt :

1. If you are called the underdog at any point you are more than likely going to win.
2. If you come from a rough background you are more than likely going to win.
3. If you come from a privileged background you might win; but will later die in a parade on the back of a swan.
4. If you cheat you will not win but you will learn a lesson.
5. Always change the routine from the year before, the last leader was wrong.
6. If you look a little bit weird there is a good chance you have a hidden talent.
7. Someone in your team/group will quit, but don't worry they will be back seconds before the show.
8. Look for the weird, indie, edgy guy - he will be the love of your life.
9. The leader will think they are the best, they are wrong - prove them wrong.
10. Your parents won't support you, but they will still come to the show and cry when they realise they were wrong.