The leader of the rock band Eluvia, Doug McGee incorporates his own love for music and creativity into the idea of community. He discusses how it is possible to build connections through music and art, engaging the audience in an intriguing demonstration of this by leading them to sing different parts and form a rich harmony. He then uses this to make a comparison between harmony and separate parts of a piece of music, and the idea of community and the individual. -Subscribe for more TEDx talks from Beijing SMIC High School -Like, comment, and share to support the power of music! -Comment: What’s one song that connects you to others? -Speaker bio: Doug McGee is the lead singer and frontman of Eluvia 屹乐队, a band bridging cultures through music. Originally from Hawaii and based in Beijing since 2002, he draws deeply from his musical heritage, blending Western and Eastern influences in his songwriting and performances. A multi-instrumentalist, Doug has written hundreds of original songs. His band has played at major music festivals, China's Central Music Conservatory, and college campuses in cities nationwide. Beyond music, Doug is deeply engaged in creativity, philosophy, and technology, exploring how they intersect in artistic expression and human connection. Passionate about culture and collaboration, he sees music as a bridge between individuals and communities. In both performance and production, he explores co-creation as a living, evolving dialogue. Doug is passionate about the power of creative expression to transcend boundaries, forge new connections, and illuminate the deeper questions of existence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx