Perpetuum Jazzile - Africa

CrazyCat writes:

This fun YouTube video features a 1980s pop classic. The rock band Toto scored their biggest hit with Africa in 1982. The song is instantly recognizable. But it has been reinvented.

Perpetuum Jazzile is an a cappella jazz choir from Slovenia. It’s hard to think of something further from an ‘80s rock band. But their version of Africa may best the original. The group has amazing voices.

But the beginning of this video is really striking. Group members simulate an African thunderstorm with their hands. It’s really something to see and hear.

youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5...

6/21/2009 4:46:33 PM

OLi writes:

I recommend listening to this with eyes closed.....headphones on......this is AMAZING!!

This is one of my (and my husbands) most favorite songs ever by one of our most favorite bands ever, how did you stumble across this Paul?????

The sound effects created by human talent, the harmonies, the voice substitutes for instruments.....CHILLS!!! And this WILL be added to my playlist, this is amazing!

Thank you for posting this, you made my night.

xo
OLi~

6/23/2009 12:56:54 AM

CrazyCat writes:

You're welcome Oli!

My girlfriend Jody forwarded the link to me. She's a Minister of Music, choir director and organist at a huge Episcopalian church in Florida.

Amazing stuff!!

6/23/2009 5:39:47 AM

OLi writes:

I checked out a few more of their works, love the BeeGee's medley!!

6/23/2009 11:28:36 AM

OLi writes:

I checked out a few more of their works, love the BeeGee's medley!!

6/23/2009 11:28:36 AM

CrazyCat writes:

I'll give that a listen myself!

6/23/2009 3:36:32 PM

OLi writes:

Bump.....just sayin'~

7/4/2009 12:45:04 AM

OLi writes:

yup, here it is.

7/8/2009 12:40:57 PM

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