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Flash mob rendition of ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ stuns Dubliners - VIDEO

Massive turnout of singers stops major shopping center

CATHAL DERVAN,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Monday, October 17, 2011, 7:32 AM

Updated Monday, October 17, 2011, 1:19 PM

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Flash mob in Dundrum Shopping Centre, South Dublin

A Dublin shopping center was the victim of a joyous flash mob attack on Sunday afternoon – as hundreds of singers from choirs serenaded shocked shoppers.

The mass rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus was the grand finale of a Big Music Week organised by Ireland’s national radio station RTE.

Just after noon, hundreds of people from choirs all over the country joined together to surprise shoppers.

Organizers described it as a ‘great success’ while the stunned shoppers said they were delighted with the impromptu gig.

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Celtica43 | Oct 20, 2011, 10:52 PM EDT

Absolutely wonderfu;!!! Thanks for sharimg/

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jacersagain | Oct 19, 2011, 07:04 PM EDT

Er... sorry but this is a poor Irish attempt at copying another, real flash mob’s effort in November last year. Google or Bing “Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus” to see and enjoy the perfect flash mobbing for this Hymn hailing the Lord Jesus Christ. In an American Shopping Mall, feranbegawdsake... enjoy watching and listening to it, again and again. We all deserve to.

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mandrake | Oct 18, 2011, 06:09 PM EDT

great stuff!!

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irishham97 | Oct 18, 2011, 10:18 AM EDT

There is only one that that can be said....Amen!!!

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Searlit | Oct 17, 2011, 09:32 PM EDT

Lovely!

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brianmack | Oct 17, 2011, 08:39 PM EDT

Great clip! Niall, thanks for this venue.

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ellenfromcork | Oct 17, 2011, 07:10 PM EDT

Lovely lovely, we need more of that!

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seanomelbourne | Oct 17, 2011, 06:07 PM EDT

The first performance of the Hallelujah was in the old music hall Fishamble St. Dublin on the 13th. of April 1742 and so the tradition continues.

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teddybear | Oct 17, 2011, 05:34 PM EDT

Absolutely beautiful,, Thank You.

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shuvonn | Oct 17, 2011, 04:14 PM EDT

Good lord, give the two debbie downers a dictionary up side of the face if they want to be that technical, does it really MATTER whether they were in place or not?? Grow up and let it be, it was lovely, it was enjoyable, go play debbie downer elsewhere....

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oldboreen | Oct 17, 2011, 04:09 PM EDT

'Flash mob choir' is not strictly correct in this case-the singers were clearly already in position. A flash mob choir is supposed to suddenly materialize from many different locations in the venue, creating the impression that the performance is entirely spontaneous! However, totally inspirational just the same!

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sirpeter | Oct 17, 2011, 01:44 PM EDT

Very Nice!! Good acoustics too.

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katieherk | Oct 17, 2011, 12:38 PM EDT

It still brings tears to my eyes when I hear the Hallelujah Chorus! I was fortunate enough to sing this a few years ago with my own church choir in Dublin.... as an American that was one huge thrill!! Brilliant!!

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Ernesider | Oct 17, 2011, 12:26 PM EDT

Don't you love your man going up the downstairs! He deserved more air time I'm thinking. Lovely performance and I'm wondering when will they put on something like this in Freeburns? No doesn't have to be of such a magnitude.

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Springfield9 | Oct 17, 2011, 12:18 PM EDT

Great - NOT EXACTLY A FLASH MOB

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