it’s very different from the previous few NDP theme songs which were slow/emo, i guess that is necessary for such a large group singing. this time the song is special because it is being sung by 68 singaporeans from all ages and all walks of life, so it is a really down-to-earth thing and reaches out to the heartlands. the song is really upbeat and and fun, and can be sung by both the young and old. it's also pretty catchy the more you listen to it.
However it sounds pretty rowdy/disorganized in some ways, I feel they should have organized the choir better if possible. The singing is pretty spaced out and not united in some parts, and the music should be better produced! the drums sound too noisy, and make the song sound kindof cheapskate and stuff...
I think they should hire someone like Dr Mark Wilson from berkeley’s gospel chorus, who can make a bunch of strangers who can sing ok to a harmonious group that can sing wonderfully! i really enjoyed my experience singing gospel chorus with him, he's able to bring the best out of each of us and make us one voice.
I believe the singing in the NDP song was also slightly off from the drum beat, it sounds like the choir was singing too fast (by half a beat?) at the beginning of each verse. This makes it sound childish and not very professional or NDP-like :/
oh well, it's a good change to have lively and catchy music rather than just the usual slow emo patriotic songs, and anyone can just join in with the easy-to-catch lyrics and melody. It’s a song everyone can sing, which I guess was the aim of the song...
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