"Africa" le Toto as Gaeilge

[@KawauMusic]

The rain and thunder effects at the beginning are amazing!

[@tyty.o6314]

ikr

[@herbie747]

They are - but ripped off verbatim from Perpetuum Jazzile.

[@jokesmakemehappy4201]

The whole thing is a cover, the simulated thunderstorm is awesome! why not throw it in :D

[@herbie747]

Alan Greene because Perpetuum Jazzile put their own amazing spin on the song. This is just a direct copy of their version - nothing original added.

[@jokesmakemehappy4201]

They never claimed to create anything... it's just a fun project for teens to enjoy

[@DougthebearRichards]

As am older man, all I can say is "God bless these wonderful young people".

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

God bless you too!

[@cianofarrell9124]

Give the person whoever recorded/produced the bass a medal.

[@ashnight67]

I am a Canadian who lived in Ireland for a year and fell in love. With the country, with the people, and with the language (of which unfortunatly I learned very little, aside from "conas atá tú"). These music videos give my goosebumps every time. I have spent many hours listening to different songs that have been featured here. Not only is there such an extrordinary amount of musical talent, but there is a fervant determination to keep this beautiful language alive and thriving.

[@yourlocalgfriendstan7012]

"Conas atá tú?"** You poor thing, you really didn't learn very much at all! No worries though, I've been studying the language in school since five years old and now ten years later I still find myself stuck in deep mud.

[@wellaintthatsomethin6088]

As an Irish person thanks for typing that! There's a lot of people in the comments that make fun of my country/language/people and you're not one of them at least! Go raibh maith agat agus slán leat! (Thank you and goodbye)

[@guineapigs5709]

Tá mé go maith inniu!

[@Chesterton7]

Same.🙂

[@1964celt]

As someone who can speak Irish,very proud to see such a young group of performers sing such a classic..as gaelige

[@Caelem80]

Same

[@kristivreman5732]

I've been trying to learn for YEARS!! Life keeps getting in the way. ❤

[@mrbokke81]

As a White South African living in Ireland, this gave me goosebumps, awesome!

[@davidthaler7018]

Philip While this is no doubt inspired by the performance of Perpetuum Jazzile, it may interest you to know that Perpetuum Jazzile's "thunderstorm" was in turn inspired by a performance of the choir at Kearsney College in KZN.

[@Coupal1]

How do you feel about what is happening to your country?

[@arianrhodhyde7482]

Philip ....why did you feel the need to say white south african

[@awacherif1689]

Adolf white man*

[@awacherif1689]

Coupal1 it nit her country

[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

Well that was only fecking brilliant

[@seamusomallie]

This is one the best advertising for the Irish Language .Go raibh mile maith agat

[@mildredconnaughton8566]

Being Irish ☘️ I found this to be the most amazing cover of this song. It’s just “class”

[@reillyscott55]

Being half South African and quarter Irish it's more "class / wowwwwww"

[@sccrnt1021]

I feel you dude. This is one of my favorite songs in English, and no my most favorite song in another language

[@karlchristian5689]

One of the most stunning versions of a song I have ever heard. Amazing

[@Backoffboogaloo]

I love the build into the first big chorus. I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. Kudos to the person playing bass too. A very nice job. The rain and thunder at the beginning is amazing too.

[@GarrettRodriguez01]

Not many remakes trump the original…but this is one of them. Well done!

[@annwarman9492]

I never tire of this. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, this never fails to change it. Their enthusiasm shines through and lifts you up. Doesn't matter whether you speak Gaelic or not.

[@martinbanks7686]

I agree entirely - their happiness is infectious. I love it.

[@sokratissuckacockalus2408]

Irish

[@Caelem80]

I'm Irish and agree

[@GarrettRodriguez01]

It’s pure unfiltered uplifting talent. Takes you there wherever you are.

[@BostonLiveMusic]

These kids are having way too much fun doing this song! What an amazing job. Using music as a means to teach young people to speak Gaeilge is an excellent idea, I'm an Irish-American (1st generation) but I don't understand the language (yet). It is a beautiful language and I love listening to these video's - please keep them coming. Well done!

[@46kevs]

What a great incentive for young people to learn Irish. Makes me wish I had spent more time learning the language when I was in school.

[@paultrushin9483]

I'm Russian and this language sounds very strange and unusual to me, but I still love it and the song. Молодцы!

[@IAmBogTrout]

If you ever meet an irish lad and he ever says Muc na Rúise iad spin his jaw

[@garyhutton2654]

Love Russia ☘️

[@princesspeach855]

Bhí sé seo go hálainn :') Bhí meangadh orm an t-am go léir ag éisteacht leis agus ag féachaint ar stiúideo ildaite. Agus bhí an "baisteach" ag an dtús an chliste! Seo an físeán ab fhearr a rinne sibh go dtí seo, gan dabht. Táim comh bródúil go mbeidh sé feicthe ag daoine ar fud an domhain. Maith sibh! 💚🍀

[@sophiababystone826]

I am Africa, my Irish boss just introduced me to this song and i can't stop listening even though i don't understand the language. I am happy when people keep their culture and language, your ancestor will be proud 👏 of you

[@Eleison23]

Superb performance, musicality, drama, exuberant singers, props and videography. Moving, emotional song that speaks to my heart. I don't speak any Irish, but it's in my blood! Thanks a million; sláinte from Arizona, USA! ☘

[@andrewthompson9988]

This is hands-down my favorite video from TG Lurgan. This was so well done. These kids are the future of Ireland's language and it's great to share some common ancestors with them.

[@13570neil]

As a fan of the band for many years, I find this awesome. My late father also loved the English version of the song. However as a fluent Irish speaker, he would have loved this.

[@jokesmakemehappy4201]

I am down to only 15 views a day. My addiction counselor said I am making good progress.

[@MarinaDiamandis4Ever]

Alan Greene lol

[@orla99913]

Maith an bhuachaill!

[@FedorSteeman]

Still stuck at 32 a day

[@beccafuller44]

I honestly have it on infinte looper, and it just goes on repeat constantly. Pretty much 8 hours a day for the last couple of days.

[@desmondmiles4575]

Alan Greene what are u at now?

[@cynthiakazmierzski8144]

As a person with Irish roots, I know that this brings my ancestors and grandparents' generation so much pride. I wish I had the years and brain cells left to achieve what they have! Comhghairdeas Gaeilge óige!

[@bmc784]

What a beautiful song and what imagination Simon cowell must be under a rock

[@user-kq5gp4vd7f]

Aside from this being a beautiful performance, the Irish language is so musical and melodic, it further enhances the performance.

[@catetpat3]

Absolument génial!!!.... Toutes et tous sont plus belles-beaux les uns que les autres!!.... magnifique!!.... Très belle performance!

[@concernworldwide]

Ar fheabhas lads. Iontach! Táimíd go léir ag damhsa san oifig!!

[@xuzie_xushi4475]

VisualXerox are you serious?

[@wellaintthatsomethin6088]

Tá mé at damhsa freisin sa mo seomra chodhalta! Might have spelt bedroom wrong I don't pay attention sometimes in class XD!

[@Best-gi4sl]

Lilly Pilly hehe *i mo seomra*

[@liammarron5744]

@@wellaintthatsomethin6088 I mo sheomra codladh

[@oranglynn4803]

Best10101 *I mo sHeomra*

[@loquayrocks]

I'm so glad there's no footage of my time at Colaiste Lurgan!!

[@Gabes_Game_Cave]

Omg! The energy is over 9000. When the chorus hit I had full body chills.

[@Backoffboogaloo]

Agreed. It made the hair on my neck and arms stand on end. That big choir sounds so good.

[@saveripley7977]

God, I wish I'd had nearly as great a childhood as these kids. I can't imagine what it must be like to grow up with such a love for your culture and to have such a close relationship with your heritage. The community and closeness looks like something us Americans could really use. May the Irish live forever!

[@lindareidy2091]

All the amazing Irish talent in our own language. This song is awesome. Why are such brill going talents not getting through the Eurovision song contest. It would be a great thing if we ever entered a song as gaeilge. I really love this cover of the song.

[@777cthulhu777]

I watch this once a day when I can if for no other reason than to see such love of music and happiness of being here.

[@mrwhiteflyingakite4944]

This comment should be at the top because I do exactly the same.

[@mr.peeingturtleman230]

Only once?

[@DeltaVe]

Still just as amazing as when it was recorded. I love this cover so much.

[@irishtwin3373]

@DeltaVe right 💚💚💚 Ive just remembered & needed to hear it again 💚💚💚

[@josephonwhidbey]

Greetings from the misty isle of Whidbey. I share this when ever I can and gladly.

[@stephenmcpherson1945]

From a scots background what a joyous, life affirming ,uplifting piece ..Wonderful.

[@willhealy8192]

I’m in Irish American five generations removed from the ancestral connection, and I can’t get enough of this!

[@garyhutton2654]

Your still Irish 🇮🇪 no matter

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

AMAZING !!! I LOVE you ALL !!! GOD Bless Ireland & the Irish. Greetings from Galway :-) Renzo *

[@nigeemac999]

is that galway in america ?

[@abbey-raekeane100]

:) Im Irish :P

[@JustJack0601]

Mc Lovin yeah guess what the British should have been steam rolled by the Americans

[@wellaintthatsomethin6088]

A smile from the other side of the country in Kildare, Naas!

[@animerlon]

This was most excellent on every level, creativity, talent, production. These people should be extremely proud of themselves. This merits watching multiple times, thanks muchly.

[@eleanorchapple8772]

What a wonderful bunch of stunningly beautiful kids!

[@jonketchem5599]

As an Irish American who longs to return to the land my grandma emigrated from, this warms my heart. Just over a century ago, the language was almost extinct, but it has returned in full force.

[@countertopconfessions9975]

Full force?

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Congratulations to whoever thought this one up. Such enthusiasm. Brilliant. Bless you all. Thank you

[@recklesslyarrogant7242]

I’m an American and I found this to be beautiful.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Thanks XD

[@garyhutton2654]

Love USA an Irish American is in charge so now we can all relax .. up USA ☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@alarmerads]

Deeply moved to tears falling like raindrops

[@siobhan28483]

Absolutely incredible, from start to finish! They need to release an album. I’d definitely buy it!

[@I12Cewe]

This is still my absolute all time favorite version of this song! Probably because I understand what it takes to pull a performance like this together. Awesome Job!

[@akgunn1]

Truly beautiful only words I can use

[@karolana]

This is superb! The Dull Men's Club thanks you!

[@Akenfelds1]

Respect from an Australian!

[@AshleyGreerton]

Amazing how this classic has spanned the generations.

[@WeasleyGirl1767]

The utter and complete joy on their faces brings me to tears.

[@CWOMikeKam]

Amazing how they could translate the words into Irish! And these young people bring it to life so beautifully! You can see it in their faces! Their voices are so pure and clear and I just love listening to this over and over!

[@hawaiianshirtlover1510]

Such a stunningly beautiful production and performance!!! Love these kids!

[@GuruishMike]

Hey, pretty brilliant. I'm a Scottish Gaelic learner in Nova Scotia. Thanks for these videos.

[@benanderson3029]

Gaelic (either Irish or Scottish) is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and I will die on that hill.

[@hamzapetridis206]

So cool to see young people still speaking Gaelic! Don’t let it die!!

[@VIKING33NY]

God Bless the Irish!!! Excellent Quality of the Video and Sound!!!

[@historyman4629]

Total and complete addiction to this!! No other words for it! If I am feeling down and depressed, this ALWAYS helps! Better than ANY medicine for depression! I have shared this with several friends and LITERALLY ALL of them have gotten addicted to it and say they MUST have a daily dose of this video! AMAZING!

[@incherrywood]

I'm not Irish and I loved this cover too. Great video and song. I hope to see other covers in Gaelic soon!

[@unicornlover4344]

Miguel B *Gaeilge,don't worry a lot of people mix them up

[@orla99913]

The language is Irish or Gaeilge.

[@adamjp1701]

Dia duit

[@ev.anflynn]

Miguel B in Ireland Gaelic is known as a sport! The language is Irish or Gaeilge!

[@newweaponsdc]

This is amazing, the greatest song ever written in the coolest language ever spoken!

[@betorioss]

Beautiful country and beautiful people!

[@Harinair72]

What a performance! Just what's needed to make KZbin worth it! Came here after seeing the magical video by these incredible people.. 'The cup song'... Truly amazing!

[@jamiemoon4983]

Go hiontach! I spent 2 weeks in Gaeltacht when I was living in Ireland. Brilliant experience it was. Ireland is where my wee heart lies. Such a beautiful country, language and people. Keep up the good work. :)

[@jamiemoon4983]

Do you or does anyone know if this is going to be featured on Spotify? I have downloaded the album of TG Lurgan 2014 but I'd love to get this one also! :)

[@tesscasebolt2406]

I have always love this song by Toto. This is such an amazing song and this version made me fall in love with it again. The use of voices and hands to create the natural sounds from our Creator is magnificent. And I love that this is part of my heritage.

[@johntmailman2281]

This rivals "Amhrán na gCupán" in terms of production and sound quality, and I thought that one would be hard to beat. Just an outstanding piece of work by all involved. I love it!

[@DarkestElemental616]

I love the rain effects at the beginning. Awesome!

[@deannecoghlan7693]

I am living in Africa, but this is beautiful!! Well done!!

[@arizonad8012]

Irish is one of the most beautiful languages in the world :)

[@freyadawson7652]

This song makes me so happy and sad

[@Mikeofsf]

It doesn't matter how many times I hear this version of this song, I LOVE IT!.........And I remember the song when it first came out!

[@nealclague2510]

I LOVE this interpretation. The cheeky devil in me wonders just how many dates / nights out / laughs the four chaps had after this evening ? OOOppppsss. Back to the music. INSPIRATIONAL. I revisit this every few days. It ALWAYS brings a smile to my face x ....

[@TheRealPumpkinLover]

How is anyone thumbs-downing this? They sound great.

[@PowerShellWizard]

I didn't understand a word they said but loved every second of it.

[@SecretlyCouragous]

My friends & I are traveling to Ireland next month. I found this page on Facebook & they shared this video. Now I'm hooked. Can't wait to see the beautiful country of Ireland!

[@dlastarflyer]

Beautiful man

[@davidthaler7018]

Now THAT was amazing. Toto AND Perpetuum Jazzile would be proud!!!!!!!

[@wornoutdad4648]

Omg, love this version more than the original! My wife is Irish and speaks Gaelic.

[@winterbalm]

it is nice to see young people preserving their language Irish is a beautiful one

[@fs..]

That was awesome! The thing I liked best was seeing all the happy people enjoying themselves. I'm sure Steve Lukather is proud.

[@karolincalderon7962]

this is the best version ever!! Colourful, joyful, great voices.and in Gaelic!!! The Irish rock!!

[@Chel5eaforever]

This is one of my favourite videos from TG Lurgan, love the Irish language in song, love the enthusiasm. Keep the videos coming and for all the videos you have already done 'Go raibh maith agat'.

[@roghabhrideradioshow]

Ar fheabhas ar fad! Colaiste Lurgan agus #Lurgan24 abú!

[@niallok]

WOW. So inventive and beautiful to hear Irish sung by the younger generation

[@oscarsiri2763]

What an epic performance, beautiful song in any language but this one sounds fantastic!

[@megbro9762]

WOW! You guys have no idea how happy this video makes me! What a beautiful rendition of this song!

[@garyd3312]

My kid is defo going here. This is what it is to be an Irish kid

[@kendallramirez5464]

Listening to youth sing their language with exuberance brings joyful tears to my eyes! Gracias!

[@jens9308]

A truly magical musical choreography

[@secretagent86]

still loving this in january 2023

[@arivale8166]

Níl ort ach sensational! Brilliant, neamhghnách, ceann de na léirmhínithe is áille riamh, cruthaíonn sé chills, agus cuimilt deora uathu siúd a bhfuil muintir na hAfraice i dteagmháil lena gcroí agus a stair álainn idir fir agus ainmhithe. Cé mhéad cumha in amhrán amháin! Ba cheart go mbrisfeadh an léirmhíniú seo teorainneacha, go gcaillfeadh sé rian ama, laethanta, uaireanta, míonna agus blianta, agus go gcuimhneodh garpháistí na ndaoine óga agus na ndéagóirí seo atá mar chuid den spéaclaí álainn agus iontach seo. Beannaím do gach ball ón mBrasaíl. Comhghairdeas!

[@chris.m.1628]

*speechless* ..... WOW! This one is incredible! The beginning just remind me of the rainy season while I was in The Gambia from the 31st of July '17 to the 6th of October '17! I guess THIS is the best cover I EVER heard and I really would like to learn Gaeilge! This is really AMAZING! Keep it up!

[@glennsnyder959]

These kids had fun and they were fun to watch and listen to!

[@cameronmcgregor3674]

Chills down the spine, absolutely fantastic to hear our old language alive and well!

[@TheSingingCelebrant]

Absolutely GLORIOUS Praise God for Irish Voices

[@TheTrueMariWho]

The Gaelic are Scots. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@leemosby8852]

I finally have a computer to register how great this song is!!!! Irish Gaelic is a terrific language to sing in. Lastly, this song is important to me because both my parents were Irish Americans. ---Lee

[@kayleehade5519]

We did this as our school show (songs this year) and every time I look back on it I still no all the words ❤

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

Which school? What country?

[@robertvandermay9647]

Best version of this amazing song.

[@miketalley5476]

Through the years, I keep coming back to listen to this again and again!

[@PhillipLandmeier]

This song has turned into a worldwide movement. I love it. David Paich should be proud. Oh, and this sounds fantastic, by the way. I wish I spoke Gaelic.

[@johnnorman7708]

That was simply amazing. Good music recreated in a way that truly honored the original.

[@Mikedeela]

I love seeing young people have fun with something like this, and the effects were great.