You may not have heard any of Scala's work yet, but you will do very soon. They are a 16-strong all-girl choir from Belgium, and on Tuesday night - they raised the roof of the stunning Union Chapel in Highbury & Islington as they took to the stage in the London for the first time.
The group made their way on to the stage one by one, creating a slightly spooky, eerie atmosphere. But it wasn't long before all members showed us exactly what they do.
Taking well-known, well-loved songs and turning them into something quite phenomenal, the girls astounded with their voices and their creativity. My highlights? The sensationally transformed Creep (Radiohead) and Nothing Else Matters (Metallica) - which literally sent a thrill through me. And despite not quite grasping what it was that I was loving about each performance, there was something that kept me completely transfixed throughout.
Scala owe themselves to their creators, the Kolacny brothers, who originally came up with this exciting and fresh idea for the group. Steven Kolacny takes to the piano, while the girls sing, whilst brother Stijn conducts the group. A team through and through.
A standing ovation greeted the girls after their incredibly hauntingly unique versions of Use Somebody (Kings Of Leon) and With or Without You (U2) - and I left wondering just what other mysterious and spine-tingling offers they have hidden up their sleeves for next time.
www.scalachoir.com
