Fly to Paradise – Stellenbosch University Choir

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Fly to Paradise – Eric Whitacre (1972 - , USA)
Adapted for a cappella choir by André van der Merwe
Conducted by André van der Merwe

“Fly to Paradise” is an excerpt from Whitacre’s musical “Paradise Lost”.
The song repeatedly mentions the desire to fly – the protagonist used to
have wings, but now has forgotten what it feels like to fly, dreaming to escape reality.

Percussion: Lithemba Macanda

Recording Technician: Gerhard Roux
Videography: Jorrie van der Walt (DOP, Empty Canvas Productions)
Video Editing: Charl Folscher (Empty Canvas Productions)
Post Production Supervisor: Wilhelm Conradie (Lemon Slice Post)
Colourist: Henry Rheeder

Recorded on 6 October 2024 in Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University Konservatorium.

Contact: sing@sun.ac.za