Children’s Choir Hit 82M Views With Stunning Coldplay Cover On YouTube
In the midst of Ukraine's tragic conflict, a beacon of artistic brilliance reminds us of the nation's rich cultural spirit. The COLOR MUSIC children's choir from Dnipro has gained international fame with their rendition of "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay, accumulating over 82 million YouTube views.
Established by Olena and Oleksandr Petrykov, the choir forms part of an initiative teaching youngsters vocal techniques, music reading, breathing control, and studio recording skills. Their official site highlights the founders' belief that all children possess natural talent. For numerous years, they've devoted themselves to nurturing these gifts and "kindled in children's hearts a passion for music, guiding them through creative and inspiring experiences."
Their YouTube presence vividly demonstrates this philosophy. Throughout seven years, they've highlighted numerous talented youth who clearly enjoy their performances. Their videos feature both Ukrainian songs and international hit covers. One young performer named Ilya shows promise as a future Elton John-style artist. Unsurprisingly, their channel now boasts 1.16 million followers.
Since uploading their viral performance on December 25, 2018, the choir's popularity has surged dramatically. The directors have expanded the group's size fourfold to accommodate the influx of gifted children seeking membership.
Their performance charms viewers with impeccable presentation - boys wearing black attire with gold ties, while girls don black dresses with gold belts. The girls sport neat buns, appearing remarkably poised despite their young age. Their vocal abilities impress, but it's their visible enthusiasm that truly captivates audiences. Each child performs with complete dedication, with several girls spontaneously moving to the music, raising their hands and occasionally adding dance movements. This natural joy proves infectious, making viewers want to participate.
Though unseen in the video, the audience clearly appreciated the performance, responding with thunderous applause, cheers, and foot-stamping as the song concluded.
Sadly, these talented youngsters now face uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict. The choir's recent appearances have taken on deeper significance, including a Berlin fundraising concert for Ukrainian aid. During this event, Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin invited the choir to perform "Something Just Like This" with him live, bringing a moment of happiness during difficult times.
Their performance with the famous musician proved a remarkable experience, yet these young singers managed it with impressive professionalism. The children clearly felt overwhelmed with excitement sharing the stage with such a celebrated artist, visibly relishing each moment. Viewers who watch this performance will find themselves smiling automatically. Those interested in following the COLOR MUSIC choir's journey can subscribe to their YouTube channel for additional performances.
