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Members of Breathe Harmony, the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS staff choir run by Breathe Arts Health Research, have created an international recording of Mariah Carey's 'Anytime You Need a Friend' in partnership with Musical Director Mike King and MyCool Music Foundation, bringing singers together to show their appreciation for the NHS. Breathe Harmony, established in 2017, has around 30 regular members and is made possible with support from Guy's and St Thomas' Charity.
The project has attracted over 100 musicians and singers from across the world who have joined together through weekly virtual rehearsals, submitting individual home recordings, to create a global message of solidarity. Produced by Musical Director Mike King who has worked with some of the most famous musical artists in the world, including Mark Ronson, Florence and the Machine and Boy George.
All money raised will be split equally between Breathe Arts Health Research and MyCool Music Foundation to enable us to continue delivering creative projects designed to improve health and wellbeing for patients and healthcare professionals in hospitals and healthcare settings.
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Following completion of the project, Guy's and St Thomas' Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Breathe Harmony member, Stella Gay, said:
In such a horrible time, this was an escape and a time to be me again. To be able to forget everything, even for a few minutes, with people who understand what we are facing. It recharges your batteries and reminds me that I'm not alone."
Breathe Arts Health Research's Head of Programmes, Hannah Dye said:
During this particularly challenging time, it is more important than ever to be uplifted through the spirit of singing and to offer our NHS workers alongside many more, a chance to creatively connect with a supportive community."
Musical Director Mike King said,
Singing is not only fantastic for physical and mental health and wellbeing but it brings people together. At a time when people have never felt so isolated and alone, when hope is in short supply, I wanted to create an opportunity for people around the world to connect and have something positive to focus on. However, this wasn't only meant to benefit those who took part in the experience but for the song itself to bring hope and comfort to those effected by the coronavirus and show our appreciation to the NHS and all those working on the front line."
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