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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The BBC News Theme Song + 50 Drums = Millions for Charity

I watch the BBC News just to hear the catchy theme music, but I've never heard it this way before! This enjoyable story came from my Washington Post newsletter. 

"LONDON — During England’s first coronavirus lockdown, weatherman Owain Wyn Evans ended a forecast by jumping onto his at-home drum kit to accompany the widely recognized BBC News theme to end his broadcast. 'When they said try working from home I didn’t realise they’d expect me to do the music too,' the BBC weatherman wrote in an April 2020 tweet featuring a clip that has since been viewed more than 6 million times.
The viral moment resonated with many around the world adjusting to working from home and wondering when life would return to normal.
This weekend, Evans took his original performance to the next level — playing the drums for 24 hours on live television to raise money for charity. The highlight of the 'drumathon,' which began Friday, was his rendition of the BBC News theme song — which got the help of a 50-person ensemble of professionals and amateurs.
The drumathon raised 2.7 million pounds ($3.6 million) for BBC Children in Need, a charity that funds projects or organizations that support vulnerable children."

Here's the link to that great rendition. Turn up your speakers and enjoy.

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