The idea was born when MC Chatrichalerm Yukol, aka “Than Mui”, wanted to do something in memory to the King.
A small project idea at first quickly blossomed into the mass project.
“I’m overwhelmed at seeing a lot of people join the singing,” Than Mui said.
The performance was captured by 50 cameras, 25 microphones, two drones and two cranes. Other footage will be added to it, such as footage of the King, and it will be shown in movie theatres and on TV next week.
“It’s the last project we can do for the King,” he said.
The movie, Than Mui said, would be shown until the new King’s reign begins. Than Mui’s daughter, MR Srikhumrung Yukol, was also overwhelmed by the response to the project.
“There were around 1,300 crew with six film-shooting units capturing the historic moment,’ she said.
Maestro Somtow Sucharitkul said it was a miracle to organise the event in such a short period. “This performance shows that our country can have a single voice. It unites us to be here and sing together,” he said.
He hoped that yesterday was a symbol marking the beginning of a new conflict-free chapter of Thai history.
“The idea of this singing performance will be like we are concluding the country’s history in two minutes,” the composer said.
“The important thing is not the size of the crowd but the hearts of the people who gather here.”
He added: “I wish our country will have a moment like this for good.”