The world is trying to make sense and react to the current Coronavirus outbreak. Many countries had to undertake a tough lockdown, and London was among the biggest cities in the world that was heavily hit.

British composer Stephen Ridley, decided to use “the timeless power of song” to give some hope.

This was his statement:

“COVID-19 has got the world on lockdown, quarantined. Coronavirus seems to have affected us all. In these moments, I turn to music.

To the simple, timeless power of song. London has a lot of public pianos. Since the coronavirus hit, and COVID lockdown happened, they’ve been locked shut, closed indefinitely.

And the streets have become that much more quiet. Nervous stares, heads down, masks on our faces. Luckily I found out that had been forgotten. I dedicate this song to the world.”