Seated on a sofa backstage at the O2 Arena in London, Grammy-winning musician Arijit Singh was preparing to head onstage for the first London concert of his 2024 tour. Seated next to him was none other than fellow Grammy Award winner Ed Sheeran. Best known for his unforgettable Bollywood compositions, Arijit has built a reputation for his versatility, playing genres from EDM to Sufi. Collaborating with Ed allowed Arijit to show fans yet another side of his musical talent.
Music Man fans will love to see the jam session between the two as they take on Ed’s hit song ‘Perfect’. Taking it in turns to sing the verses and finally coming together to harmonize, the singers’ voices blended to complement each other in a way that took the song to a whole new level. The video was a hit with fans of both musicians, as it received over 2.9M views in under two months. One fan praised Arijit’s musical versatility, as they commented, “This Arijit dude can sing literally anything.”
It wasn’t the only treat that the musicians had in store for their fans, though. Arijit’s fans were thrilled when he took to the stage in London, playing through his broad back catalogue of songs. However, he had a special surprise for the show. With their backstage jam before the stage serving as a rehearsal, Arijit then invited Ed to join him onstage so they could play through ‘Perfect’ once again. The live performance shocked fans, who never anticipated the collaboration between the artists.
Cheers erupted throughout the arena as Ed walked out to join Arijit onstage. They proceeded to play ‘Perfect’ once again, their rehearsal from earlier supporting them in playing a flawless version live for fans. Music Man readers will be impressed to see how the duo brought the intimate energy they found in their rehearsal onstage with them, managing to keep their performance of the song tender even on an enormous stage in front of an arena full of people.
While both musicians are talented in their own right, with global followings and respected legacies, it creates a truly special moment when two artists are able to combine their talents. Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh were able to find the magical space where their voices and musicianship blended together in harmony to create an entirely new version of the song. It’s safe to say that fans who were there to witness their duet that night were in the same room as a performance that was truly special.
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