Africa - Angel City Chorale

[@Джесс-х5щ]

Я за мир , за сотрудничество, за честь, за красивую музыку, за уважение. Привет из Благовещенска. Я в восторге❤

[@samd1235]

We need this as humanity. The creativity, humor, and unity. All of them working together to create something beautiful.

[@sonia5497]

Lindoooooo!!!!!!!!

[@ThiagoGReis-bb9ro]

My parents worked together and they made a amazing creature

[@walmirafernandes4728]

Maravilha!!!! Lindo

[@luciachagasteles4441]

Muito lindo.esperançoso. De onde é 9 coral? Incrível!!

[@marciabrasil7496]

I agree with you, very beautiful!!

[@ponyboy8553]

Michela Murgia sent me here. Probably you don’t know who she is but her work as an intellectual is strong, powerful, inclusive and honest. Grazie Michela ❤

[@EC-tm9vs]

Anch'io sono qui grazie a lei🤗

[@michelabattistini9417]

Anche io sono qua grazie a Michela Murgia, grande Miky!!!

[@tome5446]

Anche io

[@giuliabaro]

❤❤

[@notaudree]

Anche io!

[@Elena-gn7xz]

Какие прекрасные лица и глаза у всех этих поющих людей! Они все излучают СВЕТ и СЧАСТЬЕ!! А кокой чудесный ливень с громом изобразили!!! Великолепно!! Восторг!!! Благодарю!!!!

[@colleenlongardner2692]

It's now 2023. This song, this group is ageless. I listen to it several times a year. What talent.

[@CogensFamilyTV]

It is simply astounding that rubbing hands, snapping fingers, patting your lap can bring the sound of the arrival of the rains! Africa is truly the motherland!

[@cathyproctor3708]

Yes. In my opinion, as a retired, professional musician, Sue Fink is the epitome of a professional choir director. She can get the choir to pull themselves out and do a great job.

[@jainparsons500]

I felt the need to listen to this tonight. It’s 2024 I’ve listened 100 times and it still makes me cry Australia 😘😘

[@ГалинаФуртаева-з3й]

Я почему то всегда знала,что мои предки- родственники были - жили ❤в Австралии, может быть и Я в следующей жизни буду там ,где хочу😂

[@michellemcalpine4443]

I am absolutely still here. 🇬🇧. November 2024.. I just watched again after a week of two family funerals. This performance is soul respecting and uplifting. Thank you and take care. Xx

[@РозаПолякова-ш7о]

Ну почему мы не можем жить так же? Радоваться жизни, творить прекрасное?

[@UHD-Trip]

Конечно же можем. Все могут. Нужно просто брать и творить! :)

[@ТатьянаВагина-с1к]

Ну так Живи, Радуйся, Твори! Сдвинься с места! 😊

[@PhoenixRising734]

This beautiful arrangement was done 10 years ago but this Toto song is timeless even after 42 years (1982). I hope every new generation finds this band and their music.

[@PeilanYang]

I know the band,TOTO, although I don’t remember their looks, but this song is a masterpiece!

[@heathergossett3828]

I remember it was high schoolers, but from where I’m not sure

[@bryancoulter5998]

Lying in my bed tonight listening to the sound of the rain falling on my roof. Thank God I live in the most beautiful country on earth South Africa.

[@GypsySilver]

Did you BLESS the rain though?! ☝😉

[@1308astra]

Впечатляет ! Воодушевляет ! Благодарю за возможность видеть и слышать изумительное Творчество! Очень талантливо ❣️

[@edystvumdb]

Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the universal anthem of earth.

[@thepoweroftheweed2215]

That's pretty accurate dude

[@baconair]

Anthem of Toto*

[@biaora]

Beautiful. Profound.

[@ryanalegre6910]

Don't you mean Africa?

[@undefined7141]

I’ve been, still go. Been there to fight, been there to help. The content, the people are amazing. If you see this post, and if you can leave where you call home behind. It’s... well, it is not hard to understand how it was the birth place of man.

[@TheStephanduPlessis]

Proved again that music is still humanity's only true salvation.

[@JamesMcDowell]

+Stephan du Plessis that's a bit of an assumption you've got there. Are you sure the world is that simple?

[@2004Yvonne]

+James McDowell Let us pretend, for just a minute, that this is so.

[@JamesMcDowell]

+Yvonne Hellyar why?

[@Rewst0n]

+James McDowell There are some "religious" groups out there that would forbid this type of singing :P

[@JamesMcDowell]

+Rewston what religion bans singing?

[@tebetmania]

I just love how they make the rain effect

[@ГюльнараХазиева]

Люблю грозу в начале мая... Хотя сегодня 5 апреля... День рождения моего папы... Ему бы исполнилось 77... красивая цифра... Но его уже 26 лет как нет с нами... Он очень любил музыку... Думаю, что ему бы понравился этот хорал... Спасибо за настроение

[@cholxpunk8881]

The dislikes are from people who weren't blessed by the rains down in Africa

[@scottkingentertains]

Obviously!

[@matthewwolosin2247]

Jessica Escobar and Pitbull fans

[@ZayoBaio]

Closed my eyes during the first minutes. My clothes are now drying from the rain.

[@amberhalcyonart]

Haha

[@tamarazakrevskaya9189]

Вот, чем должны заниматься люди: радоваться жизни и творить, а не вот это вот всё

[@tkach59]

Хор, когда голоса сливаются - это наслаждение и высший кайф, когда все выходит и получается МУЗЫКА!

[@pinkspidershop2850]

The rain is still the coolest thing I've seen a choir do!

[@dudlefun]

I like how this video was published 7 years ago but people still comment almost daily. Really shows how great this piece is.

[@mori4160]

Still is until now

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

I come back and back to relisten as it's phenomenal and watch as the sheer happiness on their faces is absolutely glorious 💖💖

[@PLuMUK54]

During my time singing in choirs, I don't think that I ever experienced the obvious joy shown by this choir. Too many choral singers take everything so seriously and miss out on the fun that these have.

[@dontworrybehappy4525]

I wanna to write "Emozionante" (ITA) but it isn't describbing all that charge what has this exhibition. So I'll not write nothing, cause yours evaluations is more fulfiling what I'm feeling than my own words.

[@NilsHedstrom]

Yes agree, many seem to take it too serious and don't have fun. The people in this choir/chorale genuinely seems to have love it!

[@candieedwards6741]

@@dontworrybehappy4525 Birthday for 22

[@Markiza7605]

Слышу впервые, хотя видео 10 летней давности. Восхитительно, просто Браво! 👏👏👏

[@natialex2079]

Что это было? Надо же такое придумать, имитация дождя… восторг!!!❤

[@sandrachapman4879]

OMG THE RAIN SOUNDED EXACTLY LIKE THAT WHEN I WAS A CHILD IN MY HOME TOWN IN ZAMBIA EVERY DECEMBER. WHAT MEMORIES. THANK YOU

[@BeeLane-qr9fn]

South Africa too.

[@samchandlerllc5104]

My favorite part is they are all SMILING! They look like they're having a wonderful time and singing for the pure pleasure of it. Beautiful!

[@farida12sh]

Впечатлило!!! Красивые голоса, потрясающие эффекты!

[@GreenElfMom]

I've watched this video *so* many times, and one of the things that keeps bringing me back to it are the joyous expressions on many of the singers' faces. They clearly were having a wonderful time performing this song. Sometimes when I feel overwhelmed by the pain and sadness in life, it helps to remember that there is also fun and delight.; this video helps me remember that!

[@civlyzed]

Agreed, and I find myself coming back to this performance at least once a year. My dad and I didn't share many musical tastes, but I remember him tapping his foot and humming along when I had Toto's version playing. I wish he could've have been around to see this performance, he would've loved it! Miss ya, pop!

[@GreenElfMom]

@@civlyzed, I was touched by what you wrote. I wish your dad *could* have watched this video with you. Who knows, maybe he still can and does!

[@williamcairo]

I feel like crying the time that all the voices sing

[@jackburton4471]

finally a KZbin video I can share with my mom

[@ЛИДИЯСВИРИДЕНКО-к3й]

7 минут с Богом в сердце, с чистыми помыслами в душе и единением в одной цели - И СТОЛЬКО ЛЮБВИ НА ЛИЦАХ ВСЕХ УЧАСТНИКОВ ХОРА 🥰👍 Но видимо на дольше в человеческом сердце и уме не хватает терпения поддерживать единый порыв любви и дружелюбия... Если бы так было со всеми людьми ВСЕГДА - слышать шелест листьев на ветру перед дождём, шум первых дождевых капель, понимать гул ливня и грохот грозы... И ЛЮБИТЬ ЭТОТ УДИВИТЕЛЬНЕЙШИЙ МИР, беречь его для своих потомков и никогда не воевать друг с другом. Ведь места под солнцем всем хватает ‼️... Но нет, мы люди не способны исполнять Заповеди Божьи - любить Бога, любить друг друга и даже врагов... И уметь прощать!!!))) Хорошо, что ещё способны петь о прекрасном‼️✨☀️🕊️🎼🎶🪻💐Спасибо!))) Очень уж тронуло за душу 🙏🙏🙏Храни нас всех Господь 💓

[@emphoenix247]

I don’t know why, but this video always makes me want to cry of joy. It’s absolutely perfect, this is the only way to ever perform Africa, and the joy they’re having why doing it is incredible. 🙏🏻

[@estelaarambula6123]

I am here april 2024

[@musicamusica5506]

X2

[@Bluesky-gk4qy]

November 24

[@kelvinmutethiambaya5766]

Me too 😂

[@mamab4720]

Who's watching this again in 2021 😁✌🏼 Amazing!! 💓

[@marhelenejoubert]

I'm laying in bed in Johannesburg as rain falls outside .

[@Tomster414]

It’s great. Greetings from London UK.

[@maryerb6062]

I still don't quite understand it but I love it!

[@null33mong]

Mee

[@mauriciodurazo6988]

Mee

[@annamarchetto169]

Oh quelle belle découverte, chorale pleine de vie de joie innovante 🙏🙏🙏et 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Anne Marie

[@jamesgehring8355]

Still here October 2024! Awesome still.

[@jonahsterling2500]

When they said “👏🤲🙌👐👋” I felt that!

[@itsbalistic0915]

I have reached the 4th hour of the morning. School is mere hours away, sleep is not present and here I am. Life is good

[@linky202]

That's adulting at its finest

[@nil5775]

Это упражнение психологической групповой терапии мы делали в1998г. Интересно посмотреть со стороны) Слаженность оркестра, хорошая работа дирижёра) Спасибо

[@awemodupe200]

After listening to this beautiful choir, what Joy that fills my heart to imagine how the heavenly choir will sound.... Help me Lord that I may be present on that day

[@markklein437]

This song has one of the most powerfully evocative melodies ever written. I get teary eyed every time I hear it. I don’t know why but I get an emotional rush every time.

[@katiehowell1917]

I can only imagine how amazing it felt to be in the room during this performance.

[@МаринаПономарева-х7э]

Отличные голоса, превосходная работа дирижёра, красивый мотив. Браво!!!

[@marzymarrz5172]

When you think you’ve heard it all then this happens. That sounded like a sudden storm. Absolutely wonderful!

[@MultiGTAlover]

Watch Perpetuum Jazzile...

[@marieke8163]

I LOVE the choir director, she looks so lovely and it certainly seems as if she's enjoying herself immensely

[@suefink1040]

Marieke vdAkker thanks! I am!

[@marlachristensen2076]

:)

[@ellenlloyd9371]

Sue Fink and choir, Thank you, thank you, thank you all. I live by myself since my husband passed away over 12 years ago. The only other person I have is my grandson who lives five hours away and he’s going to be a father for the first time. I have seen the best of this world and refuse to watch the news. I cannot tell you how much comfort and warm I get each time I listening to angel city chorale, Not to mention the goosebumps! Thank you all for the joy you bring into my life with each song ❤️

[@chriskenney4377]

I cried. I’m 74; important things make me cry now.

[@josephexodusinthelife]

Being a musician, I truly appreciate unique performance. The snapping of the fingers, the clapping on the knees, and the jumping simulating a storm, is pure genius for this song. I felt the joy of every single person singing in this wonderful performance. It's amazing how music changes the world, and the world that is the life of every human being. I recall hearing of this wonderful choir on America's Got Talent a few years back, and it was absolutely amazing, but this...why, this is music at its finest. God bless you all!! Pax, Joseph. 3/22/2021

[@UkeCan1]

That intro was unreal. And I want that conductor to conduct ... everything. Ever. My life.

[@deancoronado4898]

To recreate that rainfall in a savanna before the actual song lifted my spirits even higher than this song already does!

[@michellemurray1227]

Close your eyes....it was a thunder storm to bring you into the vocals...art personified

[@J_Kirch]

Certain songs, when done well, bring a tear to this old mans eyes. This performance was one of them.

[@whit2642]

The opening gave me chills and teary eyes. I love humanity sometimes.

[@emanueltriadmojosuryokusum9136]

Nice...

[@chantlady]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

💜🎵💜

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

💎 UNIQUE , TOUCHING , GENIUS 💎 🙏 THANK YOU FOR THE APOTHEOSIS 🙏 💜🎵💜

[@0mally13]

When the chorus dropped!!!!!!!! Talk about chills...

[@jenjen7728]

I keep coming back to this one..always raises my spirit.

[@KazzyCreates]

Me too 🙏🏼❤

[@maryerb6062]

YOU SAID IT-- THIS IS FABULOUS!!

[@susanstamper4580]

I listen to this every day

[@JenCole2107]

Me too! 💜

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

And me, it's absolutely incredible 💖💖💖

[@ИраБойко-ц4с]

Люди очнитесь!Кто пишет плохие комментарии,им классно вместе и они счастливы там очень мощная положительная энергетика которая за заряжает все вокруг Если такого было больше не было бы войн на нашей земле ❤❤❤любви всем 🙏🙏🙏🌈🌞

[@briantheminer]

I'm an old biker, have been since 1977, I'm now 59 years old and into the Rock stuff that goes with it So, just why do these folks capture me? Their joy,enthusiasm, smiles, and brilliance Love it all

[@robg8784]

Since 77 ....That is so Kool!......Love it!

[@romalea]

whoa that's really sick

[@huiyang9097]

Those smiles shining on their faces really illustrate how happy it is to do one thing you love with a group of people who also love it!

[@jeanellisor6218]

They all look like they are really enjoying themselves. I love it!

[@michaelkrowka1742]

2024...such beauty and warmth. Thank you for lifting my spirits

[@ByronBennett]

I didn't think I could ever in a million years love a version of Africa like the original Toto version, but by heavens, I LOVE THIS! Brought to tears. All those people...all that heart, joy, soul. Seriously...in tears.

[@AngelCityChorale]

Thank you, Byron! We really enjoyed performing it!

[@pilarmartinez6121]

Ya

[@janettep.browne4546]

First time I've ever heard this version. I love the original by Toto but this performance summed up the Continent Africa for me🙏❤🖤

[@barbaraburke7169]

It is especially poignant when you have been to Africa. Absolutely LOVE this!

[@mohammadbabar6327]

Amen Byron. Echo your sentiments.

[@sampa3ck676]

Whoever came up with the idea how they make those rain sounds is genius. Beautiful!

[@cavuair4479]

First recordings I can find is Kearsney College (in a choir competition early 2008), then Perpetuum Jazzile (later in 2008), but the method for the "rain sounds" had been used by other choirs years before that...

[@Nick94956]

When the entire chorus said "Hurry boy she's waiting there for you." I genuinely got chills

[@RichCMoney]

Any other grown men have tears in their eyes? This is STUNNING!!

[@stephniegladfelter6638]

This is the best “feel good” singing I’ve heard in forever. Simon was right. It just washes over you and makes you want to join in.

[@mordinsolus161]

Came for the thunderstorm. Stayed for the whole song. Such a great performance!

[@whalesong999]

Oh, my goodness, what a beautiful, bold rendition of what is perhaps the most memorable song of the '80s to me, certainly full of grit and soul! Thanks so much for posting... .

[@pochanpochan]

This song got me through a very difficult period in my life. I was pregnant after 8 years of trying, I was being bullied at work and scared to loose my baby due to stress. This piece has been literally calming me down and helping with my anxiety. Now my daughter is 5 years old. She means world to me. I have different, better job. But this piece will stay with me forever. If any of this wonderful choir members reads that - thank you so much ❤

[@ema-qg9hg]

I remember playing this song at the top volume on the car radio after dropping my sister off at the airport after my father's funeral, nearly 40 years ago. I can relate to your story. 😢

[@jamesbuckley6875]

I wonder how it must feel being the artist of a song like this, knowing the effect it has on people, and that you'll always be remembered for it.

[@ncsouthernman]

BEAUTIFUL !!! i loved to watch that one young woman with black hair on the left side about halfway up. her face was just beaming with joy to be there singing her heart out. this has brought tears to my eyes many times hearing them singing together as one. i have been in a choir and experienced this listening to all of us singing together and worshipping The Lord God Almighty, praising Him with our voices.

[@Danman1974]

I know just who you mean. She caught my eye as well. A joy to watch her...

[@joyciejd9673]

ncsouthernman one of my favorite things is seeing the joy on the faces. Infectious

[@Ragnaion]

9 years, and i still come here to listen this masterpiece, thank you :)

[@Sova-g3y]

Я не сразу поняла,что они делают..думала хор глухонемых....но потом...закрыв глаза пришло озарение..как красиво!!!! Гроза..дождь..как похоже!!! Сегодня день памяти моего брата..и я плачу. Спасибо за этот шедевр.

[@faithorcas1043]

Dude, I listen to this everyday now! Who’s with me?!

[@lukegutierrez909]

Hazel BlueHope im with you..

[@dogdonut3]

Hazel BlueHope me too!

[@wizard9403]

Totally knocked out by the opening, didn't see it coming!!!

[@terrywade3696]

Just look at their faces and how much they’re enjoying their performance!

[@irinelnicoara]

Here, now after 10 years. The joy of singing, the freedom... Thank you!

[@leannelavoie8336]

I watched this a few times this morning. As with most videos that involve people singing and/or moving in unison, it brought me to tears. I thought about that and wondered, "why does this make my heart swell and my eyes leak?" The answer came so quickly: Look at the faces of each person here. Men and women, different ages, skin tone, race, dress, hair, probably different religions or beliefs too. I'll bet most don't even have a great solo voice! But none of that is highlighted. The only thing we get to see (and enjoy) is something of pure beauty and magic that happens when a whole bunch of different people come together for one common reason.

[@suefink1040]

Leanne Lavoie exactly what we want to model right now. Thanks for these comments

[@stkottmann]

This expresses exactly my feelings

[@analiamunoz6957]

My thoughts exactly, word by word.

[@lydiaem0501]

This is what singing in a choir does. Joy that is contagious and transformative. Should make you happy

[@RebeccaGebeshuber]

seeing people sing and the joy in their faces is honestly one of the best feelings

[@Rob-kv1sj]

I'm 52 yrs old and this was always one of my fav 80s songs. I find myself listening to this (still) once a week and EVERY time it gives me chills and brings me to tears...and knowing the story behind your group makes it that much more emotional. What an incredibly talented group you have and your leadership obviously inspires them greatly. A truly AWESOME performance. I'm hooked!! ❤️❤❤❤❤🥰🤗😭

[@spinnerstinger3016]

I love this song......am an African from Kenya...very proud

[@allisonwunderbread5283]

The rain in the beginning all of this is so beautiful

[@massimocaligaris4214]

Every 3-4 months I have to come back here to see and listen to this masterpiece. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Pure talent and diversity combine in the smoothest way!

[@sidpheasant7585]

Thanks be to God and the wonderful and clever and innovative and kind and inspiring work of His Holy Spirit / Paraclete!

[@Julia-q3y2y]

This is an old video now and I only discovered it fairly recently. I absolutely love it, gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. I come back to it time after time. I uplifts me - the joy, the harmony, the voices - glorious. I hope that 10 years later everyone that was involved with this is proud of this moment.

[@natafilmz]

I rewatched it at least 50 times and I’m not going to stop, I’m trying to watch every single person through the whole video from the beginning to the end. Their energy, them feeling each other gives me so much chills 🦋🦋🦋🫧🫧🫧🫧

[@mookievonn8532]

I have 1 rule: I will listen to this cover at least once a year every year until I die 2013 - check 2014 - check 2015 - check 2016 - check 2017 - check 2018 - check 2019 - check 2020 - check 2021 - check See ya next year

[@viperbot5311]

alright see u then

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

don't die on the way there!!

[@mattim4608]

if u dont answer 2022 we pray 4 u

[@lynndonbarr3153]

Checking in. How'd 2022-2024 go?

[@louvaineroos5052]

I am proud to say that my choir will be performing this rendition of Africa on the 10th of October 2020 at the Nieuwoudtville Choir Festival. which is the biggest in our Provence, Northern Cape South Africa

[@justme4998]

i look forward to maybe seeing that on youtube in the future....best of luck!

[@ChiBearFan65]

Hope you record it and post it. Loved this song when it first came out by toto when I was a kid. Love it's many variations. Hope to see your variation on here.

[@hatulimadan4439]

This is wonderful! I have never heard a better choral performance. At this wonderful performance, I close KZbin and go to bed to keep a piece of this happiness in my memory!!!!!!😊

[@caidyc]

The conductor is a genius. Brava!

[@rainyriehl1798]

Awesome, they surely blessed the rains down in Africa. How joyful this is! I love the opening of the choir making rain. Brilliant!

[@tash9009]

you can see how much fun they have and that´s what makes this truely beautiful. WoW

[@ЛарисаЛончина]

Дирижеру- респект!!!! Здоровски!!!!

[@lindaprimos8859]

The most fun ever had by a choir, just a joy to witness their joy in bringing it it to us. I've enjoyed this for years, time I gave props to the choir mistress.

[@AngelCityChorale]

Thank you for all the kind messages and love for our rendition of "Africa"! ❤️ Tune in on June 5th, 2021 for our virtual concert, Play It Forward, where we'll be singing some really great hit songs and songs that inspire hope, unity, and diversity! RSVP so you don't miss it! Donations are welcome! 😊 angelcitychorale.org/playitforward 🌈🎶

[@ELENATSIMENI]

Heaven!!!!!!!

[@you7727]

I have been watching this great performance again and again. You make sounds of nature; wind, rain, and thunder! You all are nature itself.

[@stoffelshaus]

yayyyyyyyyy \o/

[@francesharriman9676]

Absolutely incredible - CHILLS

[@marlachristensen2076]

cool! I will see about checking it out!

[@mezahatred]

Wow... that was an outstanding performance.

[@AngelCityChorale]

Thank you, Ray!

[@AndreaHaenel]

Was für eine Atmosphäre, es erreicht das Herz. Wunderbar Danke

[@er1073]

Human beings are so capable of beautiful and wonderful things. This just one example of human greatness. Now it is time to treat each other with the wisdom of the ages. I so much enjoyed this that you for sharing.

[@Crystal__Clear]

er1073 beautiful comment

[@aaronblick7638]

"Alright choir, before the performance - and I can't stress this enough - don't use hand lotion."

[@AngelCityChorale]

😂😂😂

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Brilliant 😂😂😂

[@greenmama388]

Блииин! Шедеврально!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Разрыдалась.......🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ellooku]

What else can you do in Covid-19 season than to watch a wonderful choir. Love from Nigeria.