"Because The Night" | Choir!Choir!Choir! | TEDxToronto

his talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Choir!Choir!Choir! is a no-commitment choir based in Toronto, co-founded by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman. At TEDxToronto, fifty-four members of the choir took the stage, with Nobu and Daveed leading our audience in a one-thousand person sing-along to Patti Smith’s “Because The Night.” Meeting regularly to sing new arrangements of pop songs, Choir!Choir!Choir! boasts dedicated and passionate membership of inspired singers from in and around Toronto and has quickly become a citywide phenomenon.
Choir!Choir!Choir! is a no-commitment choir based in Toronto, co-founded by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman in 2011. Meeting twice weekly in downtown bars, it has quickly become a citywide phenomenon. Bryan Adams has tweeted his praise; they’ve sung with Patti Smith at the Art Gallery of Ontario; and most recently rocked the Juno Awards with Tegan & Sara on Closer, the group’s Single of the Year. To date, they have recorded over 250 awesome songs that include Bruce Springsteen, Haim, The Smiths, Big Star, Daft Punk, and so much more.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@weavedance]

Oh, the power of singing together!

[@kevinadamson5768]

It's spiritual.

[@niclewis9731]

The gorgeous lady in the red dress and boots in the front to the right is always my favorite to watch in these videos . Your smile and joy reaches all the way to New Zealand !!!❤

[@jfbratman]

5 years later and i still come back to this everytime i need a pick me up...always brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes

[@jmac1244]

Was in the crowd and it was awesome. Imagine if we started each work day like this.

[@daveturner1970]

unbelievable crowd participation.. they should do a global tour !!

[@BattlestarCanada]

I was once asked in an essay to describe what 'cohesive community' is in a tangible way. I couldn't answer that until I had seen this video. It shows the power of music to motivate, inspire and remove all barriers to community participation. There was no division, no partisanship and no 'isms'. It was a happy moment, a genuine human moment. Bravo.

[@debbiemarsh-redd6519]

I so want to be a part of this!!!!! It brings tears to my eyes when I sing along from home!

[@sarakovacsbabybeanportrait1415]

Me, too! The world needs this so much right now!

[@walkingyogi]

me, three!! :)

[@vanninamattei9976]

moi aussi j'en rêve

[@deniseramdeen3776]

Me too! I live in the Caribbean and I feel like travelling to Canada when I retire just to do this once in my life...sigh

[@pepoppins]

Well, what are you guys waiting for??? GO DO IT!!!!!! You only live once - NOW is the time! Can't wait to hear you all!!!! :D LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH, SING!!!!!!!!

[@margodemark4879]

LOVE these guys. And it doesn't hurt that Daveed Goldman is a Doppelgänger for my favorite NFL quarterback -- Ben Roethlisberger

[@ubicaritasref]

Stunning. Love the conducting! He's conducting with his entire body!

[@katherinelakeman7335]

Fantastic energy

[@jillianrichardson4770]

I love seeing people in the audience with this unexpected grin on their face, like, "Oh wait... I'm having real fun right now?! What is this?!" Thank you C!C!C! for creating this :)

[@laurapadilla4380]

I know right. It's great!😊

[@andygranick]

Whenever I am feeling down, I bring myself back to this video. It just brings my heart so much joy. Merry Christmas!

[@mariasalto8975]

La mejor versión que he escuchado

[@PbsFactory]

There are 19 people who really don't see the beauty behind this. Not only is the audience amazing but this video is a perfect example how together we can create amazing things

[@annerchisline9641]

They should go to the march in Washington this month for the students of Florida memorial.

[@agatastejskalova80]

Every single time I feel out of energy or sad I turn on this and lifes amazing again

[@mgreen7063]

Finding one of these I hadn't watched is like finding a gold nugget in my Cheerios. Great stuff, and the regulars killed it.

[@scottb721]

My life feels empty for not being there for this 😩

[@maha77]

Human voices united is a power that can change anything, overcome anything, unite everything

[@TooMuchCoffe]

You are seeing what an amazing conductor can do. Its why you feel as you do.

[@andrewjones4950]

It's a Bruce Springsteen song . He gave it to Patti Smith. Really enjoyed this 🎸

[@douglong6764]

Exciting! Addictive! I want to wake up to this every morning! The authentic energy and the joy of the choir is as amazing as the transformation of an audience into a choir of 1000 people. And what I see in the eyes of the singers is as moving and as extraordinary as what I hear, which is simply unforgettable!

[@michaelcrawford4761]

Love it. Let's start it hear.

[@Lippett]

Absolutely one of Springsteen's best songs. He sings it on occasion during his shows but wrote it for Patty Smith.

[@CodyBaccus]

The one thing in the world everybody can relate to and enjoy doing with each other. Soothing, uplifting, spiritual,......... SING MUSIC, SING SING!!!!!!!

[@bufordt.justice7687]

You know it's good when you getgoosebumps!

[@SusanneUffrecht]

a verynice and powerfulltrancribition for choir voice,it takes me away...

[@CaroleSindlinger]

Wish I had been there.

[@christophergargaro959]

This is fantastic. Love the message and structure of one of the best songs ever written. Just get lost in the moment and sing, such a simple message. CCC should go on forever.

[@ppierquet1]

Wonderful!!

[@Claunere1]

Everybody is so energetic, infectious, on point and in tune: choir and audience!

[@chloelouise1982]

I love how they got the audience to participate and be part of the choir ❤️

[@LinuxSam]

Choir! Choir! Choir! makes me want to move to Toronto... :-)

[@ToboTheRibbler]

That nails it. Music is connection. So much fun to see how the people get more and more involved and more and more connected.

[@AnotherBadyoga]

I cant sing hardly Springsteen song without moving too much. THis is WONDEFUL!!!

[@paulw.woodring7304]

This song is generally considered to be a collaboration between Smith and Bruce Springsteen. One of them started the lyrics, couldn't finish them and passed it along to the other to have a go at it. Both of them do scorching versions of it in concert.

[@daviddickey1994]

What a concept. Just show up and be in a rock band. Who doesn't want to do that?

[@a.schmidt8843]

Ich bekomme immer wieder eine Gänsehaut wenn ich mir das Video anschaue Respekt ✊

[@jeffreyzulick9140]

Very few times am I left without words....Damn fine memory here! Thank you EVERYONE!!!

[@cheetachaataa]

Ez valami hihetetlenül elképesztően csodálatos, fantasztikus, This is something hillarious, more, than beauty... greatings from Hungary

[@danielgabalski2312]

Oh man Born to Run would be a great one.

[@saintninansplace]

That was fantastic.

[@verbalpics]

Don't know why, but this performance moved me tremendously. Beautiful work, connecting people and sharing love via music!

[@aryanto0003]

ENERGY !!!!

[@lyndaking5538]

What JOY!!!

[@scottb721]

Holy moly. The best pub choir/ted talk ever. Going to get my local one to do Bruce even if I have to pay them 🤣

[@MisVideosABA]

This is brilliant! What an awesome team works and the sound rocks!

[@sjohns52]

Epic!

[@diegoshepherd3464]

Fabulous and joyous...I´m sure Patti Smith would be proud of this energy and spirit

[@kevinadamson5768]

Music. Is so uplifting.

[@hicksderhune895]

We are singing this in our choir 👌

[@hefnhef1]

So fun! Music - brings people together.

[@kaughtphyre]

Bringing people together from all walks of life, enriching the listener in finding a better balance of life - unity through music... Love Passion Life Music

[@Aleakwe]

💛 crying. Moved

[@parkerdow9395]

Wow.... This is great. As a TED organizer at my college campus, this is such a great break from speakers and get the crowd involved.

[@moniquev.jaarsveld1353]

Very beauthiful

[@jessmanuel540]

Infectious. Wish I was there.:)

[@johnnypojk]

"Now do you believe in rock'n roll? Can music save your mortal soul? And can you teach me how to dance real slow?"

[@patriciawhite6820]

I wish they would come to my city!

[@sazzyhatton]

Never gets old!

[@vicmurai1033]

Words can't describe how much I enjoyed this performance by everyone,

[@mcook6005]

I love this group so much. The joy you folks share with the singers and the audience is transmitting far and wide. Thank you for being so wonderful :)

[@gregstevenson7401]

Watched this 3 times in a row now. Utterly amazing. Thank you so much.

[@EMWenckus]

Awesome! Choir! Choir! Choir! You have something special

[@vitordragon]

Bruce has just arrived! Save the Boss! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@renekitty2]

YES I DIDNT KNOW THIS EXISTED YES YES YES I LOVE CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR

[@markusglaubit898]

Bless you all. Music is the key...

[@ausferret]

Such passion and joy!

[@MF-xp9tq]

As soon as covid is over, I'm heading to Toronto and Choir Choir Choir!

[@marcia_elena]

Best Ted Talk ever.

[@peteradams5857]

CCC are truly uplifting.

[@zynzane9680]

Fantastic! Everyone loves to be included even if they are too self-conscious to sing. You guys are doing a great thing! And now big wonderful groups singing online in virtual choirs, it gives hope for the human race.

[@pubcor1023]

Hair standing up on my back!!!

[@RK_peace]

Chills!

[@julian7247]

love the energy of the dirigent

[@sbest155]

This looks like SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charleszacharybennett7827]

With all that is going on in our world today, It makes me even more happy that I made it to your choir in Berkeley last year. So much connection and fun. Bless you Bless you!!!

[@alessandrocavarandas7507]

fantastic, simple like this

[@MaryBoyle-e4r]

Fabulous ❤❤

[@arnoldacuestas695]

Bravo, kudos to everyone! We only pass to this world once, it's not bad when all people is so happy like this!

[@ersegunduran4212]

Great ! :) Loves from Turkey ! :)

[@MeiZu0606]

I love Choir Choir Choir !! I hope someday be part of them ❤️ here with a beautiful song from awesome Patti Smith

[@dynasty6932]

Written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith

[@FlyMeToTheMoon1950]

Never seen anything like this... and the song? It's a time capsule from another time. Wishing everyone light, happiness and blessings.

[@matterofpib]

That semi impromptu musical gathering rocked.

[@lorettanazar2158]

Wish they would do this in Ottawa.

[@donovandiaz7444]

What an awesome Ted!!!

[@winterflame1965]

I was at a C!C!C! Event last night and had so much fun! I went alone but met fabulous people! Was so uplifting!!!

[@winterflame1965]

Leticia Martín de La Escalera we sang Mamma Mia by ABBA

[@manawanuitini7676]

here! here! 100% true dat! Thank you xo WOW the conductor is awesome I love how he engages everyone with ease, decisiveness, easy instructions 1,2,3 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 BOOM...Nice song! OK repeating to max out on the feel it vibes umm new learning gonna try this at work pea orientation training Thank you xo Dang if he can do it with Tedx Toronto I can do it with RM dr.'s

[@josephyjimmy6414]

Wowwww so great........

[@deepalinaidu9071]

wow we should have these guys in India. ..

[@drmlzrd]

you can start one and be those guys in india :)

[@richardwallace6313]

start your own!

[@grahamtremble4351]

So much energy!!! Thanks.

[@dmg1866]

Love the spirit of this choir. Feel the passion. Fantastic choirmaster and guitarist. Wish I could join.

[@demajo89]

this is such a great idea to connect people! I can't sing at all but wished I could be there HA

[@kunstkammer]

Everybody can sing! If you love to sing, sing! ❤

[@paulfoster1019]

Awesomeness ❤

[@TJ-et8sw]

The guy with the glasses owned it

[@marielala7220]

génial!!!!!!!!

[@nicklynch2088]

Way cool idea...thx

[@wuj3kdar0]

So much power

[@nataschatarot1224]

you are so great!

[@scottb721]

'It's all about connection' Bruce - welcome to the party

[@connectopatronum3025]

A really good idea of this project.

[@cristianbulacio919]

Son unos genios, desde 🇦🇷

[@moonlightx9251]

That was so cool i want to be in choir !