"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Dover Steel Drum Band

[@timmythefuckingtroll3796]

This is what you call a REAL metal band.

[@smith6513]

Steel in specific 😉

[@mr.jodocus920]

Heavy metal 😂

[@javierzavala9650]

Yeah

[@Noah_-lp8kt]

Ok. You got me😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@georgea.4855]

I mean, you're not wrong.

[@SandeepSingh-ip7pk]

It's so nice to see people from another culture playing your nations musical instruments. It gives you a sense of pride and appreciation. And even tho I've been abroad for over three decades, I still stop in my tracks every time to listen when I hear steel pan. I guess it's in my blood. That was very enjoyable. Well done kids.

[@bambyce]

Where are you originally from? Btw steel pans are prolly the nicest instrument ever, they sound so nice

[@SandeepSingh-ip7pk]

@@bambyce port of Spain. Trinidad

[@neshonerussell9990]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@nothere_cora]

Just in case, know tons of french kids learn this by heart, it was my school's grand finale at the festival when I was little!

[@007stanlee]

But ur name is lyk an indian

[@ethanboyd7843]

Any day a guy can get chills from an instrument for the first time is a good day in this life.

[@davidhorn6008]

Superb - NO nerves here, They all look relaxed , confident and all enjoying th experience - brilliant - Thank You all.

[@trishmac3130]

Nothing better than belonging to a choir/band at some point in your life.

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi,how are you doing today?

[@peterrowlands6406]

Been in a choir for over 60 years enjoyed every minute,travelled the world,still going strong,🎶🎶🤣

[@violet7781]

The shear fact that this school has a steel drum band makes it so awesome that I can't even comprehend it! O.O XD

[@liannemccabe3459]

I wish I went to this school 🤪😘🥰🌹

[@lemonnie5026]

go check out new philadelphia steel band

[@Jadenthesteelpanman]

Go checkout my page I’m in steel drum band at my echo aswell and WE ARE ELEMENTARY! And sound almost better than these guys (no offense)

[@amy4ta]

Exactly!!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@Un4seenHero]

Im glad that everyone enjoyed this performance! I am in this steel band and Dover has a great music program with excellent teachers. Especially Miss Wenzel who taught me how to play the drums in 5th grade. She is one of the best educators a person could ask for!

[@TARAHABIT]

Never fails to amaze me what the human brain can produce music from virtually anything, ,from hollow reeds different lengths, to 50 gallon oil drums, which to me have the best of sounds

[@ericli1224]

Umm actually it's 42 gallons

[@milojohnson3057]

nah i've seen 55 gallon mostly

[@samfrancisco8095]

Chance and circumstance is the mother of invention.

[@mariamcardinez6105]

These instruments was invented and originated in TRINIDAD and TOBAGO. The only instrument invented in the 20th century. The originals was made from oil drums and still are made this way in my country...TRINIDAD and TOBAGO.

[@pawelszymanski5519]

nah. It's 200 liters

[@magnuswalker7957]

Who says school does not educate, that was wonderfull and a memory that will stay with them for ever

[@barrygrant2907]

That entire group could come to Florida, open up a bar on the beach, and play to huge crowds every evening! Pure money!

[@paulmurray1811]

THE KIDS WILL REMEMBER THIS CLASSIC TUNE NOW FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES

[@bazzie2]

As a 1967 grad. I'm happy to see Dover continuing to support the music education. Some of my most fond memories are from the Dover High School music department and the instructors!

[@Jdk9182]

Stfu

[@aydencz1239]

@@Jdk9182 lol

[@alanwareham7391]

Something you may never see again in you're life time 40 kids and not one computer or Xbox between them. "BRILLIANT " well done kids you're parents must have been proud of you.

[@olive2972]

I WANNA CRY, THIS IS MY CHILDHOOD SONG AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

[@guylavoie1342]

Their desire to replay this song is just a whim away, a whim away...

[@jlinkels]

I lived in the Caribbean all my life and have heard a lot of steel band. This is an awesome performance.

[@wendy3437]

So many musicians depending on each other amazing!!!

[@Frazzzld]

They deserved a bigger applause. They played a much loved classic brilliantly.

[@joanjenkinss4257]

Look up Pan Am North Stars u tube Classicals and other bands

[@kennsaunders1690]

My uncles in the 1970s formed the York Lions Steel Band in Toronto Ontario Canada. Have since played all around the world.

[@louispaparella5766]

First heard the pan 60 years ago. Still enjoy the sounds of T and T. Thank You!!!

[@stevehodge2903]

I grew up in South Dakota but lived in Trinidad for a couple of years back in the 1980's. Still have very fond memories of going to the upside down Hilton on Friday night to listen to the pan band, hearing the pan yard at night up the street in Petit Valley leading up to Carnival, and of course all of the great bands, large and small, during the Carnival. This brings all of the great memories back to me. Great job kids.

[@TheAcnnero]

This was well done. I love the arrangement. It makes me proud to be a citizen of the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is on our tiny island of approximately 1.3 million people that the steelpan was invented. We are also known for our Carnival. We are known for Calypso and Soca music. Bunji Garlin who sang Diffrentology is from Trinidad. Brian Lara the cricketer and world record holder is from Trinidad also. Our most recent sporting hero is Keshorn Walcott he won the gold medal at the olympics in the field of javelin. I love my country. Trinidad and Tobago to the world!

[@johnathanletren8819]

TheAcnnero u said it bro Sweet T&T

[@fabuloso8210]

Well said #triniforlife

[@summerrosesutton3073]

Many KUDOS to you and your great country. It has given the rest of the world some truly wonderful music and song.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

And we thank you for it!

[@cwctlh]

Ato Boldon, the incredible sprinter turned sprinting commentator, coach, former politician, and pilot.

[@mickjames1609]

When a steel drum band sounds as good as these do then it is something special. Good luck to them and i hope that the future is very positive and rewarding for them.. Regards Mick..........

[@davidellis279]

That really was OUTSTANDING,I once saw a steel band in Manchester with all children participants,I couldn’t believe how good they were as the eldest was only about 12,it’s great to see and hear these talented youngsters,it was a Privilege.

[@avrildownes4099]

It's nice to see and hear people from another country playing my country instrument it's not for playing carnival music you can play classic music too I am proud to be from the country that inventory pan Trinidad and Tobago

[@kimleefernandez2962]

This is from my country Trinidad and Tobago and being a past steel orchestra performer in my country this is just an honor watching it done from another country. 100% representing Trinidad. Ok now I need to retune my tenor pan lol. You all bringing back the steel pan vibes in.

[@christienodendaal3001]

Pleasant comments coming from people of Trinidad and Tobago. Continue being proud of this steel drum cultural heritage. (I read 'Caribbean' authored by James Michener some two years ago....was touched deeply by the sad history forced onto local Caribbean people, by mostly westerners.

[@kenneths1585]

These kids are all grown up now. I'm listening 11 years after this was posted. I love the steel drums and this performance was fantastic, I hope these young people carried in and developed their talents further, they deserve lots of success in their lives.😀👍

[@fshtbzrt7419]

Time is a cruel and careless thief. It steals from our lot , leaving only grief.

[@bofink5377]

Thank You for the steel band music. It brings to my memory very pleasant evenings in the Caribbean some 30 years ago.

[@annesmith9461]

Can't get better music. Steel Band / Steel Orchestra as we refer to it in the Caribbean is the most beautiful music. Definitely home grown.

[@tambrosia]

The Steel Drum one of the most unique musical instruments ever produced Nothing can duplicate the sound The skill of the musician just Outstanding. Thank you so much for posting Pax+

[@barbaralilly9301]

Dad use to listen to this on his radio while driving.

[@wladyslawwarnenczyk7873]

If ...... only the whole world would play kettle drums together ...... the syncopation of these musicians is phenomenal !!!!

[@teganbigone2366]

+Wladyslaw Warnenczyk ...These are Steel Pan Jamaican Drums, but Kettle Tympani drums are nice, too. :)

[@wladyslawwarnenczyk7873]

Tegan Bigone are you one of the musicians??

[@wladyslawwarnenczyk7873]

I appreciate your sense of humor, brian,

[@diygirl7152]

+Tegan Bigone steel drums are from Trinidad and Tobago

[@wladyslawwarnenczyk7873]

Thank you for the clarification. Do you play?

[@keetzacoutts3570]

Kudoe's to the band teacher for the beautiful co-ordination of all players.

[@boli4203]

That was pretty darned tight. Look like students, play like pros. Thanks for the smiles.

[@ianblinkybill4559]

Thank you for telling me the song as would not have known.

[@catherineouellette8124]

These young people give this beautiful timeless song a renewal that gives my soul joy!

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi,how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@deirdrehbrt]

Amazing how timeless some performances can be. Just watching this, and thinking that everyone who played is no longer a child - if they went straight on to college, every one of them would have graduated by now. I wonder what it feels like for them to look back on this and realize they've had more than 5 million views.

[@DestroylonIey]

man thats crazy..

[@sleepy_634]

@@DestroylonIey I am at our schools steel drum band ( I go to the school that plays in this) and they mentioned it and I was like holy crap that’s sick

[@la6500]

That made my day

[@MsKitty-st1yv]

Yes, I, too. Wondered that.

[@janicejames3005]

@@sleepy_634I hope that you’re as good as they were if not better. High schools steel band national championship today 14 January 2024 in Trinidad.

[@kimbristow7861]

Love the energy of the band. I can feel they love what they are doing. And that song is one of my favorites 😍 .fantastic job guys

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi,how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@PatSabins]

A steel drum band at a high school??!! Fantastic! Plus they are really good. Love steel drum bands.

[@noahsaurusrex9625]

you should check out CHS steel, they are also a highschool steel band and they are better than most i’ve seen

[@maryannbertha8168]

BEAUTIFUL KIDS BEAUTIFUL song GOD BLESS ALL Keep GOING KIDS Be PROUD of EACH ONE

[@igglesjawn3975]

My Mom drove Grandad nuts playing this song on constant loop.. nice job, he might’ve even liked this.😅

[@SmackWaterMack001]

Hope & dreams are still alive and well in our youth. What a joyous sound...

[@cynthialea2724]

Making music together especially on th steel drums,is the best joy there is ,well done, you are 👌 awesome, keep going , just fantastic

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hello,how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day

[@howardking3046]

The drums fascinate me but more than that, these kids fascinate me!

[@sparrow88310]

Excellent rendition of a much loved song.

[@kartherton]

I wish i had schooling like this, 54yrs old now and how things have changed in some schools for the better. Great to see youngsters enjoying something like this together. This is what builds community. Loverly. Well done all of you.

[@marcelomorette1533]

Many souls saved by music

[@patdonnelly9392]

Oh, it makes my heart happy to see young kids playing the steel drum!!!

[@RhondaPuckette-nz5ul]

A.walk down Memory Lane. Love it! Seems good to hear young people playing the Oldies.

[@sputnikalgrim]

You can’t help but smile, I needed a smile so thank you

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

Amazing 😮😮😮.

[@joyceholdeman5432]

I love this compilation. Gorgeous music from marvelous kids' hands.

[@patriciaferguson9098]

😳 Wow Wow!! These kids are amazing 👏 one of my old favorite songs 🥹❤ so beautiful

[@rafaelrodriguez1029]

Hard work, discipline, intelligence, dedication, good taste... Fantastic!!!

[@luizantoniofernandes1075]

Greetings from Bridgetown...

[@fayprivate7975]

Those kids are super fantastic! That was a pleasure to listen to!❤

[@WIR_DU_ICH]

Ein Instrument, dessen Klang einfach nur unwiderstehlich gute Laune macht 🥰

[@waltfab1]

That was a combination of two of my favorite things...Steel Drums and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Kudos to both the student-performers and the teachers who brought this together! Thank you.

[@jpolar394]

Excellent performance ! I must say, this is the first time in a long time that I can remember when I've seen so many high school students gathered together for this long of a time and not even one of them picked up or even looked a smart phone or mobile device.

[@reymendoza640]

Where are they now... ❤️❤️❤️

[@craigsteele4389]

More steel band music on KZbin please. Let's keep this amazing music going

[@learemington1700]

What a wonderful thing for these young people to do.

[@trini2DBone134]

nice to see people outside of Trinidad playing our instrument 😅

[@ditto6330]

It is reminding me when I was Young and worried Free! Our High school was very small but I sure enjoyed band. This is so cute! They are all great! Thanks for sharing!

[@brahim119]

Two words: *BEAUTIFUL, BRAVO.*

[@chayecamillaismybestsopret2193]

Love u guys. Dover 4life

[@laankebygg3685]

This is one of my favourite songs. I did not know there were so many talented steel drummers who were able to do this magnificent performance. Congratulations to you all!

[@bitsnpieces11]

Steel drums are one of the finest examples of celebrating life when you have almost nothing.

[@JimMaslowski]

Great to see a group of people work together to bring joy to others. Love it. Thank you,

[@marcoramirez709]

Oh wow, you guys are great.

[@lindakennedy6824]

Terrific!!!!!!

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hello,how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@thomashenderson1331]

Love steel drums. Have no reason why except they seem to speak to me. Thank you for your performance.

[@aleafox1675]

I'm thrilled to see that in highschools are playing good music. I had some of the most boring songs when I was in the high school band. Challenging to learn to play when the music isn't interesting.

[@otiscanupp1164]

Great instrument. I lived in the Caribbean and this was music l enjoyed these kids did a great job

[@wns1503]

Remember seeing a steel band in our city centre brilliant lively music bringing a sound of the Caribbean to york . Bought one of their cds. Really upbeat music. I like when the saints go marching in.

[@Richard.Hybels]

In 1984 or 85 I travelled to Dover, England via boat and hired a car to attend the Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. It was a grueling day especially driving on the wrong side of the road. When Ingot to Brands there was a group of 15-20 playing steel drums and it had an amazingly salutary effect on me. I’ll never forget that.

[@robinaxeman]

I just love that special sound a steel band produces.

[@leandrogonzalez5956]

Muchas gracias por todo y gracias a ustedes que le gusta la música que estoy pasando soy Leandro González el garaje y todo estoy aquí en la calle pero perdóname mamá no la próxima ser peor me alegra que estén disfrutando y que le haya gustado siempre Leandro González

[@Hoosier60]

Loved it…really enjoyed this. Sounded sensational. Great job everyone!

[@lappf]

That is one gifted teacher!

[@donnah5378]

Beautiful Trinidad style 👍🏾

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hello, how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@dougbowen4685]

I’ve never considered the sound of people beating on metal drums to be “music”. It’s always just sounded like people beating on 55 gallon barrels. This came up in my feed. When I saw the title of what they were “playing”, I clicked on it to see how badly they were going to murder it. WOW! Consider my attitude changed. This is terrific. That these are high schoolers isn’t surprising. Band kids (and I was one all the way through school) have always been a little quirky- when get interested in something a little off the beaten path, they put their heart and soul into it. Thanks to whoever posted this.

[@catherinebrodie3067]

That's so so beautiful I absolutely love listening to these kids playing these instruments it's just a real joy to listen to this beautiful music. ♥️❤♥️❤

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi,how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@YingYangLee]

These students are brilliant!!!!

[@BarrioFabulous]

You guys killed it. Thank you so much. I keep listening and re-listening.

[@barbarae.demullingbriggs8362]

What a beautiful song! They played it so well! Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@charlesramsey8131]

When I was in Jamaica was my first time to hear a steel drum band. Dover did well.

[@jontoof9017]

As a DHS grad from the last century who played my trumpet dismally in the marching band of 1961, this video made me proud. You've come a long, long way, DHS musicians, and I complement Ms. Swinderman for helping you on your journey. Bravo!

[@daviddevick2743]

Marvelously played, the professionism was remarkable, it was a proud moment for them their teacher and their parents.

[@jaynetitsworth9683]

This was absolutely beautiful. So very nice to see kids being productive and creative. Wonderful job.

[@123sheepdip]

Always loved the sound of a good steel drum band, and this band ranks as one of the best. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@yvonnecolson6382]

Awesome guys,u ROCK!!!! 😄😄😄👋👋👏👏👏

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi,how are you doing today?

[@joannatyack8641]

I LOVE THIS MUSIC.

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi,how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@kelster777]

Just love this....amazing students...amazing teachers!

[@Cumbriahandyman]

One of my favourite songs. They did it proud, well done kids.

[@franlevy9964]

I think these students are great. It was so refreshing to hear and see the talent that they have.

[@yvonnepagan9912]

Seven million views! Wow! That’s as of today Sep 30, 2024! I wonder how many there’ll be by 2050! I loved it! A great sound! The kids are loving it too!

[@valeriemcclelland8120]

WOW! Great job people!

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hello, how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@dennisquealy1803]

Wow! That was absolutely wonderful! You guys sound great! I wish I could be one of you and know what that feels like. Thank You! Keep Playing!!! One of the really great pleasures of life, Music. 🇺🇸

[@jeanoliver3784]

Kudos to you all in the band. As a student of Dover High School many years ago. I was impressed that your video made it this far and to have so many views. @ Dover High School.

[@FredJohn-oq5dn]

Hi, how are you doing today,I hope you’re having a beautiful day?

[@barryelitchfield]

Fantastic job! I loved it! "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was a hit while I was in high school. Thanks

[@facepounder]

I thought there was a backing track which disappointed me but then I saw the kit in the back and was relieved! Beautiful job well done.

[@danielhendrickx4123]

Merveilleux bravo aux groupes pour cette belle mélodie 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶♥️

[@virginiarobinson3207]

Lovely and very talented students, thank you! Brighten the day!

[@sirmcdon]

My new channel I hope, no I guarantee will brighten your day. What do u think of my Blinding Lights cover?! It has the different steel drums, and crazy editing visuals to complement the sweet pan music. I hope u can tell me what u think!

[@tennisdoctor336]

@@sirmcdon mannnn this is fireeeee. how do u not have more subscribes lmaoo. hope to c more content from u my man