The White Lotus Opening Theme Song: Live from Classical Pride at The Barbican | HBO

Description: In celebration of Pride 2023, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and soprano soloist Ella Taylor (conducted by Oliver Zeffman) performs “Renaissance (Main Title Theme)” from the HBO® Original Series The White Lotus, from composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer. #ClassicalPride
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[@AlexLopez-hn5ru]

I'm mad they panned out when the soloist started the vocal mix haha. Like c'monnnn I wanted to see it 😭😂

[@BodyArtBrandon]

My thoughts exactly

[@garyr1831]

I think they were trying to avoid a “moment”

[@misshappe]

yes! why so poorly edited?

[@macyds14]

​@@garyr1831how do you mean exactly?

[@royschonberg1968]

@@garyr1831no, it’s just bad editing.

[@blackforest825]

What a brilliant tune, and the lead singer slayyyed.

[@desclans5163]

@stopthehomo8811(_(__):::D this is your micro D

[@artseosamhogriobhta]

Yeah she was great 😍😍

[@emmabennet888]

Ella Taylor (checked video description for name) burned the house down while cheekily vibing to the music like it was just another Tuesday; meanwhile they panned to the choir who looked very serious and concentrated....I think I'm in love?

[@Daniel-lq5qq]

I could easily watch 10 seasons of this. This is one of the best shows in the last years just perfection.

[@jeannes.356]

Hi, if you’d like to know what other shows I thought were outstanding, just ask!

[@Bliccyriccy03]

@@jeannes.356who are you

[@ab5w]

@@jeannes.356 prisnon break

[@jeannes.356]

@@ab5w Thanks. I just checked and I don’t have it available to me. But I have some for you. Trust me. :) Escape at Dannemora, Barry, Sharp Objects, Mare of Easttown, Killing Eve, The Undoing.

[@noordurrani678]

!!

[@auralarchipelago]

Would've been great if they could show the soloist as they do the vocal effect - that's one of the greatest moments of the piece (even gets a laugh and applause from the audience) and they somehow show everyone except the singer right then!

[@morganhamilton]

I think the way the soloist achieved the effect is also a derogatory motion used against American Natives.

[@illogical001]

Yes, what Morgan said!!!

[@auralarchipelago]

@@morganhamilton Is it possible to use that vocal effect and motion without being offensive? Obviously it depends on the context.

[@bettedavisweloveyou270]

@@morganhamilton Oh God, please...

[@malvavisco10]

Yeah not the best camera work

[@jc.92]

HBO's theme songs are all bangers all the time

[@Gio-ww8hl]

i love that people cheered when the soloist was able to nail the vocal mix live

[@zact5253]

Except you couldn’t hear the singing during the performance. At the end would’ve been better to cheer lol

[@joemorgan3124]

@@zact5253 I didn't know it was being filmed! I'm stunned to see this video. It was a feel-good Pride show, it wasn't a typical classical concert.

[@lc1715]

It's so tacky to do in a concert hall.

[@allnyter]

​@lc1715 maybe you're tacky?

[@drschwartz]

@@allnyter More than tacky, it's disrespectful toward the performers.

[@lowiewolffs6140]

The lead singer singing this whole song is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen lol

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

This song has been stuck in my head since season 1, It's a masterpiece

[@jeannes.356]

There’s an awesome season two!

[@avo_music]

yes, it's becoming a problem at this point. it's the soundtrack of my life :')

[@matpa8133]

As someone with ADHD who listens to 1 song on repeat for weeks at a time, it''s definitely one of my "safe songs" 😂 although right now it's Ani Kuni by Polo and Pan

[@StewartWallaceSJWMusic]

Bravo to all the performers and Ella Taylor the soloist!

[@jeeither]

This made me teary-eyed. What a voice.

[@macyds14]

Same! So emotional!

[@l1a1d1y1b1u1g]

Me too!

[@FaithlessMr]

Same

[@katerinadicamella]

She actually was the voice in the white lotus, I was surprised when the song producer revealed in an interview!!

[@von.barnhelm]

I love how when you look at all the individual musicians everyone has a slight smile on their face during this piece. Even the choir people while singing... so heartwarming.

[@ZorrilloAlx]

I can't be the only one that thinks the song is funny, not like in a ridiculous way, but like in an epic way? I don't know how to describe it.

[@memento81]

@@ZorrilloAlx that makes perfect sense, because it very much matches the tone of the show. White Lotus' scripts have a lot of fun with grandiose rich people trying to project this hightened and epic version of themselfes, who are then mercilessly ridiculed through peotic irony and clashing egos. And the whole character of Tanya is best described as epic but in a ridiculous way. 😂

[@veddardstark655]

@@memento81the visuals in the opening are the same. Fancy frescos but kind of lewd

[@1021ajr]

The soloist nailed it - brilliant job!

[@kcha237]

The vibe is immaculate. Everyone here having the time of their lives.

[@ozmartin4737]

You know that a song is a masterpiece when after all this time still gives you goosebumps and tears come to your eyes.

[@CalebHammer]

Incredible.

[@graceharrison9861]

Literally said the guy at :55 looked like you!

[@acdausman1]

This performance is one of my favorite things on the internet this year. Could watch it again and again - SO SATISFYING

[@byflaviomiguel]

This got me emotional. Tears of joy! What a performance! Cheers to Ella ,the entire choir, orchestra and conductor! Just sublime and outstanding at the same time. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 🫶🫶🫶

[@robinmcewan8473]

The singer is Ella Taylor, already a legend

[@krishnarajgopal3146]

HBO never disappoints with its opening theme songs.

[@mobusc]

Got goosebumps from the top of my head to the tip of my toes. Amazing!

[@rachristensen]

That soloist was amazing!

[@eliminatorjrZZ]

Two minutes of performance has never brought me more joy in my life

[@UsmanAli-hq2ll]

Loved watching the people in the crew smiling and enjoying this throughout the whole play. 😂💓

[@artseosamhogriobhta]

Her voice was perfect

[@Nooticus]

What an exceptional sound from a choir that together had very few practices and was formed just for this concert! I had the opportunity to be in this choir for this and regret not doing it kinda

[@trinaq]

I love this theme, it's looking to become one of my favourite TV themes of all time!

[@DefaultTheseus]

See how happy everyone looks!

[@NatBeNimble]

I wish we had a version of this workout the clapping and cheering :( would deffo buy!!!

[@edlong4888]

It's on the Caroline Shaw: Is A Rose EP on Ozero Records

[@TREX-VEGANO]

CORE CORE CORE CORE CORE

[@Alyssa-uk8um]

That voice is a gem. I cried ❤ excellence

[@coysmccoysface4221]

I love this. So nice to see people enjoying themselves whilst also being exceptionally talented. Lovely.

[@YTAKORR]

I want this to play at my funeral.

[@Tom-ps6io]

HBO, the fabulous soloist has a name, mention it in the description! It's Ella Taylor!

[@JbMaun]

This SOLOIST I CANNOT WOW

[@kassiscc1]

I live around the corner from the Barbican - had I known something as special as this would be on!! SO WONDERFUL! So sorry to have missed - BRAVISSIMA!!!

[@LvBMusik]

This is one of my favourite shows of all time, and I absolutely LOVE the theme song. This was an incredible live version of it. The singer did such an amazing job, and the orchestra was wonderful 😃

[@Eric_cavalcante]

JUSTIÇA AO CORE!!!!!!!

[@flobelacqua8460]

So in love with this performance, wonderful. The main singer's vocals are fantastic!!

[@shantellkowalik4861]

Why did i burst out in tears ?

[@eliseadayme7306]

Imagine having so much talent and training your voice to be able to do this. Incredible! Goosebumps.

[@TheEngineer-gt2gs]

Masterpiece, been repeatedly listening to the opening theme and I can't get enough

[@funkolover]

I love this! Makes me happy. Their attitude while playing and singing is joyus!

[@dapper4328]

Absolutely AMAZING. Love this performance, and the score!

[@coffeetv1]

My local orchestra. So proud!

[@AyaBlue22]

zomg, that voice!!!! Love love love love LOVE!!!!

[@8877dksljfa]

lead singer has the voice of an angel forreal

[@robinmcewan8473]

Ella, this is absolutely fabulous

[@BufiniPinoy]

wow that voice amazing.

[@JeebenArt]

This is insane ! I can watch this all days.

[@EgorJaguarov]

Such an amazing performance! Ella is marvelously talented!

[@buhlenzimande9303]

This year's Emmy Award winner for best theme song, without a doubt👍🏿

[@jacinsyd]

Wow, the look of awe from the other musicians at the lead vocal was amazing to see such professionals appreciate talent

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Musical masterpiece, This is composing at it's best

[@adana.s.4699]

Not me crying while watching this

[@TheBananenBoot]

Same

[@x3BobO]

I was about to type something negative about the way to soloist stood there with their hands in their pocket and then I watched the rest and realized it was for effect, that was so cool!

[@nicholasward9502]

Her voice is great 👍

[@annev3301]

Absolutely magnificent!❤️ The perfection (the original soundtrack) has just been perfected - so amazingly!!🔥

[@jeremiahbaxter6887]

This definitely goes in the hall of fame of title themes. Absolute GOAT.

[@haroldbekkeer]

Beautiful great voice ❤

[@kevinafonso732]

Wow just wow

[@iconoclastic-fantastic]

This is incredible. However, I'm perturbed that the soloist's name doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere in this posting

[@briansadler5225]

Their name is Ella Taylor

[@peterhind9401]

​@@briansadler5225Ella= female= she. Keep it simple.

[@austinbond2527]

@@peterhind9401it’s a pride concert, good chance they are gender nonconforming, best not to make assumptions

[@spikejonzelover420]

@@peterhind9401You just unsimplified it by commenting that peter

[@elka__]

@@peterhind9401wrong. they still go by Ella but are trans and nonbinary and recently had top surgery... easy to find on instagram next time you wanna sound intelligent rather than ignorant!

[@madlove1581]

I bought this soundtrack on vinyl ~ very, very glad to find out about this new score. Great series, too

[@sylvias1546]

This is pure joy! Thank you ☺️

[@sejafeliz1257]

JUSTIÇA PELO CORE

[@DZA-ty9vm]

Best TV Channel in history! Thank you very much for all!

[@Kooker87]

Wow this moves me to tears

[@kasiag11]

Just incredible, beautiful voice ❤

[@cailos1999]

Justice for core

[@timm.8729]

Wow, this is just fantastic! Thank you!

[@LayllasLocker]

Omg! This was brilliant! ♥

[@Mockeryjay]

i want this live version on streaming, PLEASE

[@Syphian]

That was riveting and amazingly beautiful, loved it!

[@vafranklin22]

Iconic

[@BakaNeBaka]

Goosebumps... This is beautiful !!!

[@theresenydahl9531]

What a voice!❤❤❤❤

[@zdenka8683]

Chills and tears achieved in just under 2 minutes. Wow. This is beautiful.

[@philippcarlos]

Amazing!

[@kjah4201]

Pefection. I’m Almost fighting tears it’s so good!

[@robertob-fm7zt]

I will never get how the camera wasn't pointed at the performer, the voice was the masterpiece

[@isiomaogbechie8452]

Beautifulllll

[@artseosamhogriobhta]

She has a wonderful voice

[@terigiese1322]

Such a dreamy song!!!They did a beautiful job with it!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶🔥

[@AudikaLive]

Thi was wondufrul. Bravo! Smiled at every cadence! Well done!

[@boaboy93]

omg this had moved me to tearssss

[@charpnatl]

Absolutely Stunning Performance!!!! Shout out to the harpist too!!!

[@temerson2]

What an incredible voice on that soloist. Such a talent

[@leonatorex1332]

PERFECTION, They need to do a dance mix!! So good

[@leo_nidas]

Perfect theme for a perfect show! Perfection!

[@booragal]

Amazing.

[@marcelainsone]

I loved the soloist❤

[@VRportal]

I got goosebumps, I love this..

[@jerseygirl5]

Absolutely amazing! 💯

[@radishmiri3137]

Wow, that's all really impressive

[@neilsequeira]

Fantastic! It's a catchy melody but to see it played live...👏

[@Najib2s]

Soo beautiful 😭

[@Ness123]

How those vocal sounds are made is absolutely confirmed at this point 😂

[@cyndykated358]

That was amazing! It’s such a great quirky song!

[@quackito.]

Quando vocês vão se retratar com o core?

[@sebastienhemery8617]

Stop making me cry !!!

[@ibrahimaballer23]

Love this theme