"Baby Got Back:" Sir Mix-A-Lot with the Seattle Symphony

The Seattle Symphony's critically acclaimed Sonic Evolution project creates a bridge between the Symphony and Seattle's storied reputation as launching pad for some of the most creative musicians on the popular music scene. Each year, in celebration of the past, present and future of our city's musical legacy, Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony commission world-class composers to write orchestral world premieres inspired by bands and artists that launched from, or are related to, Seattle.
In addition to writing a brand new composition inspired by Seattle's own Sir Mix-A-Lot, composer Gabriel Prokofiev also orchestrated two of the legendary rapper's most famous hits for this year's concert, including "Baby Got Back," for which Sir Mix-A-Lot joined Ludovic Morlot and the Orchestra on stage at Benaroya Hall.
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The concert followed the 2014 National Conference of the League of American Orchestras.
Sonic Evolution is sponsored by CTI BioPharma Corp.
Media Sponsor: KEXP
Sonic Evolution is presented as part of the Seattle Symphony's New Music WORKS initiative, which is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. New Music WORKS features commissions, concerts and educational activities that use composition as a catalyst for collaboration and engagement in music.

[@pippalapipes]

The girl in the black was like, "Shit, this is my moment."

[@JJohnson1]

She has moments like that *all the time*.

[@danbennett1005]

***** You know that she does.

[@JJohnson1]

Dan Bennett I wanna hang out with her. And then maybe buy her a house. THAT is the KIND.

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

The lady in black danced like she was waiting for this moment since 1992. Too cute.

[@playboyx85]

You can tell that woman in the black dress has been waiting for this situation her entire life.

[@TABULOUS1]

the chick in the black dress went *INNNNN* And the composer wasn't so shabby either.

[@BillsPodcast]

Baby Got Bach!

[@phxhendog25]

The girl in the black dress was the best backup dancer ever! He needs to take her on tour!

[@Melkology]

I was in the crowd, that lady up there is my friends mom I shit you not. I am amazed at how popular this has gotten holy crap.

[@4444jonn]

Them nerdy girls are the FREAKIEST of them all!!!

[@huladiver]

Such an amazing night. I'm in the striped dress. Grew up in Seattle on Mix-a-Lot and this night was pure awesome. He killed it. So did Pickwick who played as well!

[@msprettylovepink]

LMAO BLACK DRESS GET THAT SHIT!!!!

[@QuatMan]

That conductor is a BOSS!

[@thoughtbeast]

The woman in black and the library glasses was the best. She was really into it.

[@duhg599]

The sexiest thing about the woman in the black dress is how much fun she's having.

[@ninasmith1965]

This was so funny! The girl in the black dress was getting her baby got back dance on! I loved seeing these girls just having a good time...no judgement, just good times.

[@JTLVideo]

Who is the chic in black. She is the definition of "Oh this my JAM!!!!!"

[@cc_chapman]

I'll be honest that I never thought I'd see a symphony performing Baby Got Back. There goes my morning.

[@leroymanzo7505]

Lady in the black dress and glasses killing it XD

[@StudioAnnLe]

The Seattle Symphony and.....Sir Mix A lot? Lawd have mercy.

[@Mrneal0216]

If you grew up in the 80's and the 90's you have no choice but to love this

[@loveyoubabe444]

I have no ass, but whenever this song comes on I rock it and pretend like I have BACK! Love you Sir MixA Lot! Mwha!

[@veryslyfox]

Lmao... That chick in the black dress & eyeglasses looks like she's a librarian. Then when the music started.... Who woulda guessed?

[@stephencherry1387]

The lady in the black dress and glasses dancing in the front looks GORGEOUS!!!!

[@FriendlyPitbull1]

Man made millions just making women feel good about their body image! DO YOU GUYS GET THAT!?

[@The1kenyette]

The lead cellist in the shades, was killing the pizzicato.... I love a nice symphony, but LOVE fusion and merging musical genres. The symphony house will never be the same.

[@vincijuju]

I'm loving the conductor ... especially at 5:22 :)

[@rulookinatme2]

I swear that chica in the black dress has been waiting her ENTIRE life for this very moment. HA and I loved every part of it!

[@MadameMao]

My mother was dancing to this. This made my day.

[@GMPNY]

That's Shawn Bounds dancing in the black dress! The girl's got skills. What a great time had by all and NO, Shawn was not a plant... just your average beautiful "Baby Got Back" Fan! Well done sister! LOVED IT!

[@NickyJett]

"Orchestral Movements from the Hood Night" I.Can't... :) Awesome!

[@jakewolf-saxon9742]

My grandma was there, she said it was delightful.

[@jongroubert4203]

Holy shit! I can't believe that many women would get up on stage in front of everyone for this. Go Seattle!

[@MusicIndustryLawyer]

This was AWESOME! Props to the orchestra and conductor for doing a great job with this song, to Sir-Mix-a-Lot for performing this song as well as when he first released it, and to all those awesome women dancing their hearts out!

[@misscool1987]

Why is everyone so 'oh my gosh' over this? It's fun and adorable and if you were there you'd be singing it too.

[@JoMelv]

Well done!!! Loved it!!!! Props to babygirl In the black dress for doing her thing

[@beglebite]

honestly, i give huge props to the symphony for pullin that off

[@tamikamclester8118]

This is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! Great way to invite a more diverse audience to the symphony! GREAT JOB SEATTLE!! It's amazing how music bridges the divide! This was FANTASTIC!!!

[@mequetrefe413]

Whoever said symphony orchestra cannot do contemporary music like metal or hip hop, take a good look. I love this!!

[@majellandevin6250]

40 piece string sections....... Booty shaking baby boombers..... Old folks in Elegant dress...... And SIR MIX-ALOT. Ahh, my life is finally complete.

[@mod8076]

OMG, the woman who got snatched by her friend at 5:52...I was dying laughing, lol. I guess friends don't let friends back it up on Sir Mix-A-Lot, LMAO!!! She snatched the crap out of her, hahahaha!

[@FishDawg]

I distinctly remember this song bringing out the wild side of many girls at my high school junior prom. It made a big impression on me.

[@charliej766]

This was AWESOME! The woman in the black dress is killing it!!!

[@MrElkslayer7]

Nothing sexier than a bunch of girls shaking there gifts on stage to a classic like that one!!!!!! Black dress girl rocked that stage!!!!!!!!!!! Hooooowl

[@Pimpczar2011]

Congradulations Sir-Mix-A-Lot if anyone deserves such an honor it's this legendary rapper.

[@kerrilynch2052]

By the way, don't be embarrassed for Seattle. We rock in so many ways including the Symphony, Grunge, and Coffee!

[@MuzikJunky]

I maintain that orchestrating hip-hop music is the best way to get kids into the symphony hall. Peace.

[@thecoolstuff99]

This is the most epic symphony performance I've ever seen. I laughed the whole way through!

[@bigpoppa1023]

The chick in black does it for me. She knew the words too!! SO DAMN FUNNY!!!!

[@morenag.7769]

I ❤️it!!!! That's great!!! Hands down to you Sir Mix A lot!!! & as for all the ladies.... I applaud you all! Especially home girl w/the black dress! She had it down pat! & worked it too! 😉😊

[@Elthenar]

Greatest rap song ever recorded.

[@ShelliKittens]

I had to watch this a few times to take it all in! I enjoyed watching Ludovic Morlot conduct this orchestra and man was he having fun. One of the violinists was bumpin' in her chair when she wasn't playing. I'm surprised by how many of the women know the words. This song is a song from the 80's haha.. Okay, a few are clearly women _from_ the 80's. .... just goes to show when something really fun comes along and the beat is just right, not to mention the content being so risque, it never loses its appeal. Some of the women were just downright hilarious to watch. Very fun.

[@PsychoYankee]

The woman in the black dress around the intro of the song was really into it.

[@BlackKnightrlsh]

The lady w/ the glasses and black dress has got it goin' on!

[@lapitamai7663]

Music knows no boundaries!!!!!

[@Christine_990]

Ya know.. I was real cranky this morning... til I saw this. It made my morning by far. Lol. That lady in the black dress was gettin it. This was fantastic, definitely made me smile and laugh.

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Orchestrated rap and rock is always awesome!

[@mikebeck9899]

The genius of Sir Mix-A-Lot all over again.

[@pagmann7412]

These women were having fun. What is wrong with that? Loosen up people! If some people in the orchestra looked uncomfortable, it's okay. Have fun, smile, and laugh your ass off!

[@angelacain5303]

It's awesome to see that Sir-Mix-A-Lot still can get down after all these years.

[@jimbrooks3370]

This could quite possibly be the best video ever made! I've watched it five times straight and I still can't stop laughing!

[@chameleon1630]

That lady in the black dress was really getting into it lol

[@ivechang6720]

Oh my words cannot express how much fun it was just to watch! Seattle's got STYLE. Lots of love to all the people who know how to have fun (and even those who don't but wish they did) ♡ive

[@jeffblackwood9837]

I love it when the girl at 5:50 gets pulled back by her friends.....

[@synetrics]

That was her daughter! ;)

[@WkUpPeople]

Okay, how funky is the Seattle SYMPHONY? I loved this video.

[@revdrblkluv]

Music is TRULY universal! LMAO!!

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

Now that is what I call classical music...

[@sassyrojo]

My childhood has meaning again. SWEET.

[@dhard956]

The lady with the glasses is a really classy lady that knows how to get down when she wants to. I'm absolutely jelly of whoever she's with right now.

[@PoopahandShug]

Third best thing about this video- the chick in the black dress tearing it UP!

[@TheAyanamiRei]

What I find the most hilarious, is the one white girl in the more conservative dress, goes a LOT more wild AND knows all the Dance Moves to the song, than the black ladies!! Seattle Symphony & Six Mix-a-Lot you guys rocked that house and brought it down!! This was an awesome Nostalgia Trip, considering this is one of the few rap songs I will actually listen and love

[@DocFarmer]

My FAVORITE symphonic "movement"!!!

[@dawnwelch6579]

Both these songs they did - what joyous fun! I would've loved to have been there! I did get to meet him in the spring of 1989; one of the nicest straight-up guys ever!

[@lenorebryant6124]

I loved it love the Lady in BLACK!

[@Ravierave]

mozart is turning in his grave....and twerking

[@MrMrpierce]

THE GAL IN THE BLACK WAS THROWING DOWN!!! NICE!...:)

[@christinahuerta4580]

The woman on the far left in the black dress stole the show! Haha

[@pan0ptica]

Omg, Sir Mix-a-lot and the Seattle Symphony?! I love it and damn, woman in the black dress sure was having alot of fun that night, plant or not. I think no. :)

[@MattStormsSEO]

I need to go to the Symphony more. This is AWESOME. Baby got back!

[@nswhiteboy2003]

That was the shit. No one cared how they looked

[@MarioAjero]

HA! "Orchestral movements from the hood night"

[@DavisonVideo]

I reacted to this vid and you can see close-ups of the Baby Got Back Lady In Black! I so want to interview her.

[@scootetmaxwell8450]

I know... she was rocking it. You could tell this was her jont.

[@LadyAna5]

Yes! She was awesome!

[@voss134]

Holy crap that one in the black dress is killing it xDDD

[@RippinHoes]

The girl in the black went hard af lol

[@sniper52100]

One of the greats remains one of the greats. He still can get everyone in a massive building to sing his song. Brilliant.

[@ScottSimpson]

This gave me goosebumps. Well done, Sir.

[@mattdinh5412]

I think thats my mom in the black dress. "face palm"

[@kchiem]

The girl in the black dress at the front is awesome!

[@kokocooper7442]

Seattle Symphony, I probably will never get to actually hear you play in person, but please add me to your donation list after this. You are awesome!

[@FNBSSjohntruncali3297]

Wow this was so cool and goes to show you music pulls us together no matter your color or class!

[@jdfrankland1745]

Benaroya Hall will never be the same again.

[@JustinMarlowe]

This makes me... so happy.

[@flexor212000]

Am I the only one that apprecated Mix's work before this "hit"? His work with Kid Sensation. Seminar was his best!

[@ttopcat3]

NO THEY DIDN'T!!!! LOVE IT!!!

[@XxShadowAssassin24xX]

He seems like a really cool guy.

[@howardr3055]

Oh my God, Becky. Look at those kettle drums.

[@MrBeckett74]

This needs a studio version

[@ScottCarasik]

LOL Whoever the girl in the black dress is is awesome.

[@thebigbody]

I love it!! Get the hate out of your heart and smile!! Its good for the soul!

[@SamLee1]

Rap softly and carry an orchestra.

[@paradoxcompliance]

now theres something you don't see everyday :)

[@yetidynamics]

that was amazing lol, love it