I hope you will indulge me a bit today as I go off on a different path. Yes…I know the name on this blog is Clay Aiken, but since Clay is busy getting ready for his new project and not in the public eye, I thought I might share this bit of music with you. Don’t worry …tomorrow we will be back chatting about Clay!!
I watched a wonderful YouTube on Saturday. It was a group that auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent. I enjoyed it enough that I wanted to see more and learn a bit more about the group.
I am talking about “Only Boys Aloud”. This large group of talented singers came in third place on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012.
Only Boys Aloud exists to encourage young men from across Wales and between the ages of 13 and 19 to effect positive change in their lives through the power of singing together.
From the website for the group:
Whilst the boys have enjoyed some extraordinary, high profile experiences, we remain firmly committed to our core mission of inspiring teenage boys from across Wales to believe in themselves and bring about positive change. The scheme is wide-reaching, provided free to members and this doesn’t come cheap. In 2012 the ALOUD Charity was established to drive forward the work of OBA, and to provide a structure to secure the significant levels of funding and other support the scheme needs in order to continue to impact on so many young men. To see the boys loving their moment in the spotlight is truly thrilling but Only Boys Aloud is about something much deeper than the fleeting nature of fame, it is about belief in future generations to uphold our traditions that they may continue with pride, vitality and strength. We are certainly proud of everything the boys have achieved and we hope you are too.
I hope you will watch the following YouTube of Only Boys Aloud. If you are like me, you will have a big smile on your face while you watch this wonderful group of talented young men!
Thank you for letting me share this group with you. I hope you enjoyed it!
I also hope we hear something from Clay this week. He is missed!!
Thank you for sharing this very moving performance by OBA. I'm sure that Clay won't mind sharing your post today with such a great group of young men.
amazing
I really enjoyed this choir. We seldom hear this type of singing. Thanks for sharing it with us.
"Voices of Angels"! Beautiful Thank you, for sharing this video. Will be back tomorrow to enjoy whatever you bring to our attention. My favorite wake-up every morning is this website and my cup of coffee!
That was wonderful Martha! They came in 4th? Amazing that they as a choir got so far in the competition!! Bravo!!!!
Thank you for sharing this group. They are incredible. Bravo!!
Martha, I love how, when there's not much Clay news, you still find interesting things for your newsletter! I look forward to starting each day with CANN. This choir was wonderful! Thanks for all your time and effort in bringing this to us.
Thank you so much….my very favorite Welsh song. I went school in Wales…land of song…wonderful. We used to sing this. Welsh voices are amazing.
Wonder if Clay has heard this?
And thank you for all the news on Clay…this is where I always come first.
these singers who sing this group that are called voices of angels they are incredable indeed and the did come in 4th place how ever thers no clay news
Got chills listening to these young boys. They were excellent!