Directed by Safra Deen and choreographed by Natasha Burhan, MusicInMotion a show choir of about forty put together their second ever show, “Hall of Fame” this Saturday 16th February at the Bishop’s College Auditorium.

 

 

 

 

 

A striking effort for amateurs, MusicInMotion established that though the best might be yet on its way, they are headed out in the right direction nevertheless. From My Fair Lady to Queen to Celine Dion to Chris Brown, an array of numbers took to the boards. With solos and choral items, dance items and fusions and accompanied numbers all pieced together for the night’s event.

 

 

 

 

While a better professional standard for singing on stage and more palpable enthusiasm on the part of majority of the cast may have been desirable, some solo items undoubtedly raised the bar, especially those of Directress Safra Deen, Akiel Deen and Gyles Dharmaratne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dance items, on the other hand evinced a commendable deal of effort and rehearsing, special mention to Deshana de Alwis, a natural performer who constantly kept bringing the stage to life, be it through her movement or animation.  Milinda Perera’s duet with Kavindi Kulasena, “Quando” was a treat at the beginning of the show.

 

 

 

 

 

The best perhaps was the concluding Sinhala Medley that revived and relived legends and gave a new twist to what is generally expected of a Colombo based youth show choir. Nevertheless, some phenomenal items certainly ordered “wow” moments from the audience. 

 

 

 

 

All in all, kudos to Safra and Natasha on an appreciable effort and working with a relatively young and new cast in order to put in what a show of such a nature takes. MusinInMotion has entered the scene, made its mark and their successive performances will be looked forward to, fingers crossed, with more professionalism and class.      

 

 

Guest Comments

 

“It’s a good platform for the young musical talents to gain recognition and exposure from the public. It’s worth spending one’s time and money in witnessing emerging musical talents of the country, these youth-led initiatives are to be appreciated.” – Thushan 

 

"Apart from a few vocalists who were absolutely phenomenal overall it felt as if the performances were rather held back. However it was the good old Sinhala classics that brought some life back into it" – Yohan Jayasooriya

 

“The show was not good at all except few solos. Gyles Dharmaratne and the director was the best out of the lot. Overall it was not what we expected.” – Enoka Loganathan

 

“Selected solos were upto standard. Otherwise, overall there was a great need for stage-class professionalism, rehearsing and effort.” – Dharshi Edward

 

“It was really a good show giving an opportunity for young talent to shine. They sounded brilliant as a choir and I hope they perform yet again.” – Heshan Amarasinghe

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Nivedha Jeyaseelan