KUALA LUMPUR: Some of the biggest viral hits on TikTok have been given full orchestral treatment and will be released on CD and vinyl next month.
AFP reported that the project is a TikTok tie-up with Warner Classics, and marks the first time TikTok has ventured into the traditional music market.
A total of 18 songs will be released on streaming platforms as well as in record stores. They include No Roots by Alice Merton which has been used on 1.3 million videos, and Pieces by Danilo Stankovic, used by some 3.4 million TikTokkers.
All of these songs have been given a full work-over by the German Babelsberg Film Orchestra.
In a recent statement, Merton said: "Listening to No Roots in a new musical context is inspiring. I'm excited about the project and looking forward to seeing how it comes to life."
Another song is Wellerman Sea Shanty that took over TikTok in early 2021 after a Scottish postman, Nathan Evans, recorded himself singing the 19th century song.
Queen's guitarist Brian May and veteran composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber were among the artistes who presented their very own versions of the traditional tune.
Six full-length singles from the album will be released across streaming platforms on July 8, with the full album, TikTok Classics: Memes And Viral Hits following in August.
