Tribute to Avicii - Kaleidoscope Orchestra

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‘But you musicians have the best job in the world, how could you possibly be depressed?’
Sound familiar? Whether or not you’ve thought or heard something like this, the fact remains that 71% of musicians believe they have experienced anxiety or panic attacks and 65% report that they have at some point suffered from depression*. This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and here at Kaleidoscope Orchestra we’re marking it with a suite based on tunes by the late Swedish DJ and producer, Avicii.
Musicians’ mental health is becoming a topic of increased interest, and Avicii’s story is one that resonated with musicians worldwide back in April, when he was found dead at the age of just 28. He appeared to have it all: millions of fans, huge worldwide hits, festival bookings across the globe. However, out of the spotlight, his family tell a different story, describing him as an ‘over-achieving perfectionist,’ who ‘could not go on any longer.’ Before retiring from touring, Avicii would often play two shows in one night, despite reportedly never liking being in the spotlight.
The music may be different, but classical musicians and pop musicians have many things in common: whilst perfectionism often drives us, it can be the thing most holding us back. Many aspiring and professional musicians have a ‘binge-purge work schedule,’- times where there’s barely time to eat between gigs … and times where there’s barely money to eat between gigs. Perfectionism and uncertainty of work, combined with antisocial working hours and the attitude that ‘musicians shouldn’t be depressed,’ creates a culture of silence that can be, and needs to be broken. We love our jobs, but let’s keep breaking the silence around musicians’ mental health.
0808 802 8008: Music Minds Matter, a 24/7 mental health helpline for the whole music community.
116 123: Samaritans, a general mental health helpline if you need someone to talk to.
Visit Mind.org.uk or time-to-change.org.uk for general mental health advice.
Also BBC Newsbeat just launched a new helpline for people in the music industry
goo.gl/iq84Wh
*Source: Help Musicians UK: Can music make you sick? (2016) 2211 respondents.
In memory of Avicii.
1:51 - Music Starts
2:20 - Wake Me Up
3:41 - Levels
4:08 - Hey Brother
4:59 - The Nights
5:36 - Without You
6:35 - Wake Me Up / Hey Brother / Levels
Music arranged by Steve Pycroft
www.stevepycroft.com
Video shot and edited by Steve Pycroft
Orchestra:
Flutes - Jenny Dyson, Jenna Thackray
Oboes - Bea Hubble, Mikey Sluman
Clarinets - Harry Michalas, Kate Blackstone
Bassoons - Hugh Wooley, Dan Plant
Horns - Rupert Browne, Calum Ward
Trumpets - Lucian Amos, Mark Harrison
Trombones - Dan Mitchell, Rich McVeigh
Percussion - Jack McCarthy
Violins - Simmy Singh, Lucy McKay, Andra Vornicu,
Ruth Sanderson, Matthew Chadbond, Madeline Fitzgerald
Violas - Rhiannon James, Sophia Dignam, Sam Chilvers
Cellos - Ali Howes, Miriam Brown, Alice Luddington
Double Basses - Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley, Lucy Hibberd
MD - Steve Pycroft
Engineered by Mark Lewis
Mixed and Mastered by John Davies

[@marcusvictorius3118]

I am here by accident - I am a soldier of twenty years, diagnosed with anxiety and depression - still hard to believe it, because I hide it, well. Good training I would guess, but I must say, there is a way out, I believe it, music assists it - Thank you for making this happen and appreciate it for all who need to hear this. The sounds are all which we need more of. This makes a difference, you have to know this.

[@KaleidoscopeOrchestra]

Thanks for your lovely comment. We really appreciate it!

[@rsinclair689]

My heart goes out to you, appreciate your service bút more importantly who are as a person. For as long as I walk this earth you are not alone...

[@mariomikael8032]

Imagine when Avicii comes to heaven ,all the angels are playing his songs

[@AlanV-vz8fz]

SAd😭

[@arhabersham]

They will be playing your song, too! All those great things you are doing to make suffering in the world LESS, your LEGACY (which is not always musical) will be the songs. Thank you for doing that

[@Dan-jg7zl]

Heaven don't exist dude, neither does God or angels. Religion is bollocks.

[@felixrivera9380]

Dan 2016 How many times have you died dude, it’s just depressing to think there’s nothing even if that’s the case, fuck that lol

[@riccardodondoli1163]

Dan 2016 and also man, that’s not the right moment to discuss about religion: it’s hopeful thinking that something like that could exist, but I repeat, these are not the right circumstances to talk about that.

[@mikegarippo7815]

Musicians' contribution to the joy of living can't be overstated. It is among the most satisfying gifts to human existence.

[@rachaelsimms6848]

The without you section is breathtaking ❤️

[@Patt089]

Pretty sure that a Concert with a orchestral remake of all Avicii's songs would be sold out in seconds/minutes. I'd def go and watch it! You guys are awesome btw!

[@Zen-ku4yp]

That's essentially what happened, there was a tribute concert held for him in December of last year in his home town of Stockholm and included was a live 30 piece orchestra playing his music along with the singers and collaborators all coming together to be apart of it too, it was held in the friends arena which has a capacity of about 50,000+ and all 55,000 or so tickets were sold out in less than 30 minutes when it was announced, the concert also broke a Stockholm record for the largest crowd ever recorded in the city and arena with over 58,000 people in attendance

[@1GuyWith6Guns]

I thought I was going to play this in the background while did other things. I was mistaken. 20 seconds in and you had my undivided attention. This performance is absolutely beautiful.

[@roland8405]

Same

[@tommywoods2548]

Me to I miss him

[@raphaelcreis]

Same here bro

[@mgn0]

same here !

[@izyn631]

Same

[@jonathanalfred446]

That flute sounds like HOPE 😭❤️

[@alvon911]

Amen brother!!

[@gaweshexploresoul7668]

No words to say...Thank you,Thank you & Thank you.✨️ AVICII😢

[@renee2467]

am i the only one that cried? 😭 i can't belive avicii is gone...

[@TeenExpertofficial]

You're not the only one 😢

[@taylormorales555]

I cried, too! We're all devastated by the fact that Avicii is gone. Lucky, you're not the only one. 😢😟💙

[@renee2467]

@@taylormorales555 😕❤❤

[@alexvanderben9682]

Looks like three of you pussies cried. It really wasn't that great.

[@WallyLinebarger]

No. I have cried for weeks.

[@natlkarom]

I come back to this tribute every few months. I wish I could have been there.

[@loicpierrelouis]

Wow.... This almost brought tear to my eyes.... Long live Avicii in our hearts and long live classical music !!!! I loved this !!

[@Abiishek]

I'll tell my generations about the greatness of Avicii 💓

[@riukugaming]

same, everyone will hear about his legacy.

[@sukalyanbisui1293]

This piece makes me cry whenever i listen to it. Avicii's music has always stood by me in my hard times. His music inspired me to start making music. RIP AVICII. May his soul rest in peace in heaven.

[@niv2419]

So well done! He would’ve been thrilled to experience this! RIP Tim ❤

[@Axyeron]

6:38 that ending is so emotional... Its amazing

[@submariner1695]

What song was it the end of

[@dieabe]

Please upload it to spotify or apple music, i need to hear this every day.

[@welkin_stone]

If u want u can download any KZbin video as mp3 or mp4 from "tubidy.io". 😁😁

[@rapperc18]

This score needs to go out to all the high school and college bands! It needs to be played everywhere! Loved it.

[@davidtheophine1747]

I miss Avicii. He was so good, it's simply heartbreaking.

[@asiaman5295]

The voices in your head telling you your worthless is so intense. I wish it on no man or woman. Nighttime is the worst. Left alone with these horrible thoughts. Many times I thought of ending it but you got to stay strong 💪

[@robertwilson3421]

such talent and his music is genius. I URGE ANYONE WITH ANYTHING ,Talk to a friend,doctor or findf someone to talk to.YOU WILL FIND THAT THERE ARE SO MANY IN SILENCE, BUT TOGETHER WE ARE ONE.

[@saidosoriorodriguez997]

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO DON'T THINK THAT ELECTRONIC MUSIC LIKE AVICII'S MUSIC IS NOT ONLY NOISE, MANY OF THEIR SONGS HAVE BEAUTIFUL LETTERS THAT TALK ABOUT LOVE, UNION, FIGHT AND MAKE THEM AND BECOME THIS INSTRUMENTAL FORM VERY BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL THAT YOU WILL HONOR HIM SO

[@KnightsofGaming2016]

Although no longer alive, he is still kept alive by all of us who play his songs, cherish his songs, and remember him for who he is. I think Avicii would have been very proud of you guys and every single Avicii fan.

[@Teethclenser2007]

made me cry the instant I clicked the video 'cause I knew what it would unfold once you open it, guess it was even more than that

[@richwallwin]

I’ve listened to this so many times and when they start playing without you it always brings tears to my eyes

[@abhiiverson8]

I wish these renditions came out on Spotify. They are so beautiful. RIP to the great late legend that is Avicii.

[@ichbinaleksi3540]

Intro of "Without you" is the most beautiful thing that i've ever heard

[@Dinonuggies214]

I have chills. This sounds like a goodbye with hope woven through notes.

[@johnrefoy6916]

Just discovered this. What a fitting tribute to aviicii. Great reminder too that we need to talk about mental health. Sometimes just being there and asking how someone is, giving them time to tell you their story, this can be enough to make a difference. And... Yes i cried.

[@satyadev4434]

No words to describe... The best of avicii's songs. Rip Tim

[@ChristopherBell]

I am convinced that EDM is as close as one can get to the classical masters.

[@angthipkro2324]

Beautiful musical piece tribute to Avicii

[@murielmarner5571]

I've never heard something so beautiful.

[@johanv.h.9836]

I'm not a musician, but I do know quite a lot about mental health problems, as I'm struggling with those myself. I just wish to give one advice: find the right person and talk. Talking about what you feel will never get you into any kind of trouble and it will be a big relief to finally be able to voice your struggles to someone else. And if you think that's scary then just write your thoughts down and show what you have written to the right persons--to a friend or a doctor, for example. That's actually a method that worked out for me. I'm being treated and helped by doctors and friends, and they never let me down. I even picked up my old hobby: writing stories. I guess musicians and writers aren't so different after all... In the end, we're all creative people, are we not? Thanks for the video, kaleidoscope, the music was amazing!

[@sietsebrouwer3627]

Hi man, seen as it has been a while since you posted this comment. How are you doing? Hope you're getting back on track!

[@trevipp]

Johan v. H. As a reply to prior commenter I do not hope you get back on track cause maybe back was bad I instead say I hope you’ve gotten atleast more up perhaps even drug level great.

[@rsinclair689]

Amen, few understand the challenge of mental illness, everyday is a challenge :-(

[@Ria-xl7kz]

March 2024. Retired dj. 50yo. Brought tears to my eyes. Late diagnosed adhd. I wish you all peace, light, happiness, sense of humor, hope. We're not there with you physically, but always in spirit. All the musicians who have gone, are with us in good spirit. Off topic-- As satan said in his twitter-- WE GOTTA OUTLIVE OUR ENEMIES. So this is how we fight. With music & life. Got it??? LEZDOTHIS. 😎

[@beckyjones3796]

What a beautifully powerful way to remember a great musician. RIP Avicii and thank you for the music. Hope he didn't die in vain and that now people start talking more about mental health

[@BDSmithTrucking]

This is beautiful. Please don't let Tim's legacy die. Sad thing is I never checked out his music till about 4 months before he died :(

[@youmangman1040]

Avicii would be proud🙏❤️

[@anthonybarker1843]

Mental health is complex and takes many lives. Once someone is ill it is very hard for them to find the cure but we can find it for them if we are quick enough. It is usually as simple as taking them to a wilderness and just walking around for a few days. Understand mental health and save someone today. Love peace and happiness xxx

[@hazaqames477]

This performance is truly amazing. The orchestra came together as one heart. I am carried on eagles' wings above the clouds! And then I am sadly, gently brought to rest upon lonely hill to watch the evening sun. Darkness comes. How much I long for the everlasting Dayspring, the lover of my soul!

[@Ashallmusica]

I really want 'Without you' orchestral version 😭🥺💙

[@MC3141592653589]

You guys aren’t dead!!! I’m happy you made this song. Aviici was one of the guys that kept me going through high school/college. I’ll be in Uni next year. I wish I could’ve been there for him when his music was there for me.

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

There is no journey. Just darkness.

[@hhjbvc]

This is beautiful! Made me tear up. All of you are incredible. Thank you for making this 👏🏼✨ I hope the music world would care for the artists’ well-being first. I know it may be a brutal industry but it doesn’t have to end up losing them. Sometimes ‘passion’ becomes ‘pressure’ for some, that it’s not healthy for them anymore. Depression is like a silent killer. We should also look out for each other, be kinder and to always appreciate, show more love and support to our favorite artists, their work and everything that they’re giving/making to make us happy. I wish i got more chance to do so with Avicii. All we can do now is to always keep his memory alive through his great music. We love and miss you, Tim ♥️💫

[@davecroden9793]

Are you guys good enough..? Heck yeah! You’re all amazing. When you play, my eyes have tears in them, my ears full of fire and my heart overflowing because of your passion. Would I buy tickets to see you? Every damn day 👍😊

[@madame__bizarre]

Your beautiful medley brought me to tears... Avicii's story didn't have to end like this. He will be missed.

[@ponAvicii]

こんな良い演奏聴いたら泣いちゃうよ😭

[@VictorHugo-ed4iq]

This demostrates than this legendary people will not gonna be forgot. We listened pieces than excited a lot and it gonna do for all time. Lets just remember one thing: he is not death. He and their emotions connected at tneir music will prevail for thousands of centuries. Thank you Kaleidoscope Orcesta. Thank you for revive that light of our hearts of the melodies of avicci Avicci 8/9/1989 - forever

[@rsinclair689]

Wow, on so many levels, the kaildescope orchestra (donor) is always outstanding. Greatly appreciate the preface on mental illness, have dealt with it all my life. Still can see the beauty in humanity along this wonderful jóurney! The Kaleidoscope orchestra brings such life into a confused, and sometimes dark existence.... I encourage all who they have touched to donate something to keep them going.,.

[@KaleidoscopeOrchestra]

Thank you so much for this. It means a lot to all of us! 🙏❤️

[@Giantist]

This is amazing and moved me in ways that can’t be explained thank you and Rest in peace Avicii xx

[@pauldonald6447]

thank you. life is what is is

[@marcc7595]

1:51 the start . OMG I don't usually do it but I let a tear flow . Thanks for this beautiful orchestra !

[@KookyGirl79]

I don't know how anyone can give this a thumbs down, even if you came across this song by accident and have never heard an avicii song, you have to appreciate the talent of these musicians

[@divnaindija24]

He was a Mozart of DJ-ing. May Heaven be given to you, Berg

[@whoakshatsharma]

This is enough to make a grown man cry and that's okay!😭

[@archanakothari1057]

He was the only one whose songs kept me from hurting myself and others .... such an inspiration and a legend of course

[@alexanderhillier96]

i saw you guys play this at Creamfields this year and i was ugly crying and I've watched this video multiple times and i still get emotional when watching it, you have done a very fitting tribute to an absolute legend of modern house music, and i can not thank you enough for it.

[@albinomauren]

I'm so sorry for discovering this video so late! Amazing tribute!

[@austingannon55]

The immense impact that this has on my is astronomical. On August 10th I decided to get the Avicii tattooed symbol on my left arm; the exact type of symbol that was depicted many times in the "Wake me up" music video. This sent chills down my spine. Such a powerful and inspirational piece. Thank you.

[@isabelmm4295]

Thank you very much! Mixed feelings... So beautiful, so deep, so hard, so amazing! Tim, we love you!

[@hardyzfan86]

I’ll be honest, I smiled through the tears. I could hear the lyrics in my head so clearly. Fly high Avicii!

[@juanpablocaceresrivera1927]

Mis oidos fueron complacidos por escuchar tan fascinante música instrumental.

[@jacksonjibit]

I'm not a musician like you all.. i'm a guy that like to sing & love a good groove from the music i hear. Even though i was born early from the type of Avichii's music but i love to hear his music when i need thw inspiration & the need to move forward.. THANK YOU for rendering his songs with your orchestra.. it sounded even more inspiring & epic & want me to keep on walking forward.. if his is still alive today, he will appreciate your take of his song... ❤

[@alvon911]

That is SO beautiful. What an incredible tribute. God bless you folks.

[@morandym7627]

The beginning was the most powerful. Instant chills.

[@18gggghit]

Broke into tear after listening to this masterpiece, AVICI will be remembered always, dear AVICI wherever you are miss you buddy.......your songs always gave me inspiration and motivation to live and fight......RIP...........😢😥😢😥😢😥😢😪😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@legorocks9737]

These are some of the songs in their approximate times: 1:52 Wake me up 3:48 Levels 4:10 Hey brother 5:02 The Nights 5:47 without you

[@sebastianalexanders448]

5:47 Without You

[@legorocks9737]

Sebastian Alexanders Thanks

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

This rendered me speechless and in tears... This is so incredible, I don't know where even to start. Amazing composition, performance and HQ recording to bring every single sound right to the soul. But most importantly, it erases the boundaries between genres and shows how great and eternal music is. It sewes everything together - music of Avicii, greatness of orchestra, past, present and future. Amazing. I wish by the time I die there'll be an orchestra willing to pay me and my music a tribute this way.

[@ultrapaiva]

Loved it. Goosebumps all around. Tim is sorely missed. There’s always a way out, just never give up finding your way out of this.

[@parthdeshmukh5514]

This made me cry... You guys .... You're so good.. it was perfect.. i really miss Avicii... That was so good.... Kaleidoscope orchestra you have more than just a subscriber.. you have my heart to the excellent piece of music you played here... Thank you 😊

[@annetteciccarelli5056]

Beautiful. Thank you for this wonderful arrangement. I can't stop the tears and am so grateful Avicii gave us these melodies. He will never ever be forgotten. A musical legend. I'll watch this over and over again. Thank you.

[@EmiLo1337]

How can this not have millions of views? Amazing!

[@vizograph]

Going to a string quartet performing his music in Liverpool this evening. Saw Kaleidoscope perform a small set at Creamfields. Amazing!

[@GPBOY79]

wow so powerful and sobering to the reality of how fragile we all are and how much we need to reach out and help each other

[@davidprice6600]

Wow... this is insane. Every single person in this video is ridiculously talented, and have come together to create something not only to recognise Avicii, his career and the core beauty of his music but also to raise awareness for such an underestimated illness. Hats off to you and your team, I look forward to seeing more of you!

[@steijepieters466]

Goosebumps! This is just insane.. Thank you. Avicii would’ve loved this❤️✌️

[@DOGGLOC]

My god this is wonderful My love to all the artists involved in this

[@bellarielim9530]

Thank you for remembering Avicii in this manner. Its so beautiful and it warms my heart.

[@drotzroxan5647]

still can’t finish the video, get chills and feels so wrong it had to happen to him 😭😭😭😭 cant express how i feel rn 😖

[@officialsquadrilogystudio]

Feel my way through the darkness while guided by a beating heart. I can't tell where the journey will end but I know where it starts...

[@賴怡安-d3m]

This makes me think of how Avicii’s song s helped me get through every moment when I lost courage and hope. I am so sad that I have started again while he is gone forever. I appreciate that you made the video, I truly do. Let’s keep going and live a life we will remember. RIP#Avicii

[@cryptokartik]

The dislike button shouldn't actually exist on this Piece of Art ❤️

[@darkoalas]

Had goosebumps from start to end 😢

[@simonefontana4785]

love you so much....he's walkin in heaven.....

[@devatraijha4952]

This is the perfect tribute to the great Avicii..May he rest in peace An amazing and heart warming orchestra in his remembrance

[@SokeSokeSoke]

Truly phenomenal. It made me rediscover the beauty of Tim’s melodies

[@DJmorch]

I wish I could press the 'thumbs up' a thousand times... This was so beautiful. Thank you

[@mts2639]

If you pressed the "thumbs up" button a thousand times, you wouldn't be leaving a "like" at all.

[@petrusbodill4093]

I can't even hold my tears back. This is so beautiful. RIP Avicii. Your music lives on. The music you left behind will forever be with us.

[@JM-fk7cq]

Just want to say thank you!

[@daviddubere1138]

that horn...(5:00)

[@megivujnovac0]

I'm a Horn player so that part suprised me

[@thelegendaryseal1234]

Megi Vujnovac mee too

[@adarshchowdary532]

I swear man

[@anthonypope8429]

I love this rendition wish I had a copy of this music love to see these guys live

[@benaube5946]

I learnt of your group at Creamfields this past weekend. When the first chords of this began I immediately broke down in tears not knowing what was to come. Absolutely beautiful job, you all certainly did Avicii proud.

[@gamersedge891]

It's always music that makes me cry, almost never anything else. RIP Avicii

[@44fire44]

I really hoped that this piece of wonderful music never stopped. Thank you!

[@nataliedelacruz1918]

One thing I love about this piece is that all instruments are represented, just the way it should be. Beautifully written!

[@rdias002]

I don't know why but every time there was a gap and they continued to the next song, it brought tears to my eye. I loved it ❤❤❤

[@amblin69]

A Beautiful Tribute to dear Avicii R.I.P

[@whoakshatsharma]

And one day, he left this world behind but he lived a life that this world will remember!❤

[@Kasier2]

Just beautiful.

[@hecat2498]

R.I.P 😢😢😢 a last night I forgot to click re play on my sleep music, and I woke up to the song wake me up....

[@khushaalam6327]

This is so underappreciated. I'm sat here with piles of work in lockdown and no idea how to face life - and this made me feel things. Superb performance, I cannot describe how hard this hits!

[@simonliu2480]

still missing Tim ,and really beautiful tribute,thank you for doing this ,2019