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Indie music gets a choral take by the Silver Lake Chorus
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Jun 11, 2015
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Indie music gets a choral take by the Silver Lake Chorus
What do you get when you get some of the biggest names in indie rock like Ben Gibbard, Aimee Mann and Tegan and Sara to write choral music? You get the Silver Lake Chorus.
The Silver Lake Chorus' new self-titled album features songs written by some of the biggest names in indie rock sung by its 24-member chorus.
The Silver Lake Chorus' new self-titled album features songs written by some of the biggest names in indie rock sung by its 24-member chorus.
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What do you get when you get some of the biggest names in indie rock like Ben Gibbard, Aimee Mann and Tegan and Sara to write choral music? You get the Silver Lake Chorus.

What do you get when you get some of the biggest names in indie rock like Ben Gibbard, Aimee Mann and Tegan and Sara to write choral music?

You get the Silver Lake Chorus.

The 24-member music group formed in 2009 with an assortment of people in Los Angeles who loved to sing in this memorable style.

When musician and producer Ben Lee got involved, however, the group took a turn singing covers as well as brand new songs from some of the biggest indie artists like Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd from The Flaming Lips.

Choral director Mikey Wells and soprano Heather Ogilvy tell Take Two that the unique blend of modern rock with choral music resonates in unexpected ways with audiences.

The Silver Lake Chorus also hosts an album release show on Saturday, June 13th at 8pm at Pilgrim Church in Silver Lake. More info here.