#GiftASong is a campaign in support of livelihoods disrupted during #COVID19 and an initiative to uplift spirits through songs in these trying times. Local musicians from Singapore have been busy recording song dedications from home for their intended recipients.
Audrey Tan from Singapore has requested for “Stand By Me – John Lennon” with a message to Faith, who works in Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Denise, a Singaporean nurse working in Australia. The song dedication is performed by Kexin Tay
Matthew Herrmann from USA has requested for “Nothing is Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship” with a message to Sunanda Patel, “Stay strong and keep the positive energy alive! You’ll be back to full strength in no time. It’s always darkest before the light. You'll find that positivity and help us all get through this dark time.”
This song dedication is performed by Lisa Haryono:
Sharon Li from Singapore has requested for "What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong with a message to the Hatch team and youth, “Keep empowering all youth for digital careers. Hang in there! And let's think about the wonderful world we want to create.”
Muktangan Education Trust based in India, has requested for "We are the World" by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson with the message to all educators, medical professionals, frontline workers, children, family and friends: You are not alone, we stand with you and together we will overcome this hardship.
The song dedication is performed by Wayne Sandz, recording artist from Singapore
Dr Venita Eng from Indonesia has requested for "If we hold on together" - Diana Ross with a message for MRCCC Siloam Hospitals and YKI DKI Jakarta. I have you all in my prayers everyday, and I'm looking forward to work and serve together with you all again :)
The song dedication is performed by Alemay Fernandez in Singapore.
Shafiqah from Singapore has requested for "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato with a message to all mental health warriors. "Battling through this hard time against your inner battles, you're not alone. While we may fight alone, we will win our wars together."
The song dedication is performed by Beverly Morata.