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A group of musicians has produced a second smartphone music video in time for Christmas.
The Eynsford Concert Band recorded a rendition of Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride after members were unable to host their annual Christmas concert due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Watch: Eynsford Concert Band's rendition of Sleigh Ride
The song was recorded entirely on smartphones by each member independently, as the band has been unable to meet in person due to social distancing guidelines.
Earlier this year, the band performed The Great Escape, with a guest appearance from comedian Al Murray.
Trumpet player David Walker said: "It's been a tradition of the band to perform Sleigh Ride every year at their annual Christmas Concert but obviously that is not possible this year.
"We didn't want to let our audience down though, so we recorded a new version on smartphones from home and brought it to life with a slightly bonkers and humorous video.
"It's a bit of fun designed to make our audience smile."
The band is a symphonic wind ensemble which has been based in Eynsford since 1972.
It has 50 playing members from across the South East who aspire to attain the highest standards of musicianship within a social and friendly environment.
In 2014, the band won the UK National Concert Band Symposium and, in 2016, it was the first band to represent the UK at the European Championship for Wind Orchestras.
