A global concert in quarantine

More than a hundred artists and personalities from culture and politics joined this weekend under the theme "One World: Together at Home", a musical event convened by the WHO that, in the spirit of the "Live Aid "From 1985, he raised over $ 50 million for the new coronavirus pandemic.

Thanks to health professionals and slogans of hope were the most repeated messages during the eight hours of performances and speeches on social networks, which culminated in a great televised concert in which stars such as the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Jennifer López, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder sang from their homes.

Although the charity concert sought to raise donations for the Response Fund by COVID-19, from the beginning, viewers were asked to set aside their portfolios, as this time the responsibility was left in the hands of large companies and world leaders.

THE PERFORMANCES: FROM THE HOUSES OF THE ARTISTS TO THE WORLD

Thus, the performance that best summed up the spirit of the moment was that of Taylor Swift, who at the end of the night performed her ballad "Soon You'll Get Better" - "Soon you'll be better" -, with lyrics dedicated to her mother undergoing cancer treatment that this time seemed like a message of encouragement to the entire planet.

The global situation due to the pandemic was very present during the event, in which images of cities such as Paris, Madrid, London, New York or Buenos Aires were projected completely empty.

One of the most anticipated moments was the appearance of the Rolling Stones, who, if in their almost 60-year career they had something to do, added a very peculiar performance to their list: Performing by video call “You Can't Always Get What You Want ”.

Each one did it from home, with the screen divided into four. Mick Jagger started singing on his acoustic guitar; Keith Richards - with a beer on the table - and Ronnie Wood joined later, and finally Charlie Watts played a peculiar battery built with everyday objects and a lot of imagination.

It was an endearing and homemade scene that was repeated in each of the musical appearances.

Because although the lack of audience and stage made this kind of "macro concert" a disembodied gathering, those in charge of entertaining the public did not fail to give it soul.

Even social distance did not prevent collaborations like that of John Legend and Sam Smith, who together covered the Ben E. King classic "Stand By Me".

Jennifer López, who sang "People" by Barbra Streisand in her garden, and Lady Gaga, who played "Smile" by Nat King Cole on piano, also opted for classic themes.

There were moments for the Spanish at the hands of Maluma, with his own version of Celia Cruz's "Carnival", and an appearance by J Balvin in which he gave advice to avoid spreading the virus in English and Spanish.

From invoking the "Carnival" of life, to asking that the smile not be lost ("Smile"), inviting the union of the people ("People") or that soon everything will recover ("Soon You'll Get Better "), the titles of the chosen songs built the message of the day.

A DAY OF SOCIAL DISTANCE AND SOCIAL NETWORKS

Exceptional circumstances and social media caused the public to find highlights outside of the official broadcast.

The Internet applauded the emotion that Lady Gaga showed on Instagram before the event started, although once her appearance ended, she herself uploaded videos dancing in front of the television while Elton John and Stevie Wonder performed.

Other celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey, tweeted the dinner prepared for the occasion, while Taylor Swift thanked the support of her "fans" on social networks as soon as the musical number ended.

MESSAGES FROM BEYONCÉ, MICHELLE OBAMA AND ANTÓNIO GUTERRES

Between the performances, several - and varied - personalities took the opportunity to send their messages.

One of the first was the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, who asked to use "the universal language of music" to thank health workers and people affected by the pandemic.

The former first ladies of the United States, Michelle Obama and Laura Bush, also appeared in the same video, minutes before Bill and Melinda Gates did.

Beyoncé appeared on the message list, who did not sing and instead thanked with words.

"To the doctors, nurses ... Those in the food industry, in the postal and cleaning services that make it possible for us to be safe in our homes," he dedicated to them all.