Toto - Africa (ACAPELLA)

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Some of you may have noticed I like to dance and have a good time in my videos :) Well, I want YOU to be a part of that! Once we reach our goal of 100 Patrons we will do a patron only dance collaboration!!!! We'll pick a song together and I'll remake it acapella like I normally do...THEN for any patron who wants to participate, I'll send you the final audio track to listen to as you film yourself showing off your sweet moves! Send me back your footage and I'll edit you into the final video that I upload to my KZbin page :) it will be EPIC!!!! wanna be a part of it? click this link to sign up🕺🙌😀 www.patreon.com/jaredhalley

[@marycurls5]

That would be awesome!!!

[@nilsdula7693]

This doesn’t sound epic, this sounds legendary.

[@ChazzCoombes]

Oh that sounds like fun and one word for this one is purfect love it

[@PlumSnap]

Has he done the acapella thing for Bruno Mars songs yet?

[@snafudacat]

ohoho thats good idea... , ok lets make it come true

[@weirdo2757]

My brain in math class when music isn't allowed:

[@soap_waters]

My brain during a math test, focusing on anything BUT the actual math:

[@weirdo2757]

@@soap_waters hahaha...yes..I had a math test last week...I think I failed because I was literally thinking about music..

[@lukewal99]

I left some brains down in africa

[@applepie8189]

@Lukewal99 😂😂

[@baileybramwell9484]

OMG ME

[@jeffgillson]

Background dancers are kill’in it. Bottom left guy is REALLY passionate about them crash cymbals.

[@aperson1309]

bottom left guy: :0 CHHHH

[@christianheichel]

He looks familiar It might be his brother Lol

[@evelynparker6200]

Me whenever I play in band and the price has crash cymbals🤣

[@SirLyonhart]

The background dancing is fine. The constant jumping into and out of frame is annoying. He could just dance there instead of leaving the frame.

[@II-V-I]

I was staring at bottom right guy for a minute thinking: nonsense, he's doing none of this 😒

[@4bs_ben]

How is this not called “Africapella”

[@crs290]

Well, it is now!

[@bryantsteury8910]

4bs_ben you son of a bitch you. Genius

[@ladiesgentswegothim]

Disgustingly underrated comment

[@stayf0rtea_939]

OH MY GOD.

[@Lipanderson]

How proud were you when you made that joke?

[@shadexdemarr]

There are a lot of these on KZbin. Most of them take themselves way too seriously. You look like you are having fun and that is infectious. Don't ever stop dancing, don't ever stop being you.

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Thank you for this comment :) just made my day. More singing and dancing on the way!

[@DanielNavas1]

I waste a lot of time on KZbin. I can, with 100% certainty, say that there was no better way to spend the 4 minutes and 4 seconds. This was absolutely amazing.

[@potterhead9.3.45]

Probably the best thing I've ever seen Jared+Toto+Acapella = Dream

[@pantherh565]

True

[@pantherh565]

#DA übrigens😊💛🖤

[@dillanhuman2056]

Facts

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

ha! thank you, so glad ya liked it 🙌

[@Paglavc1]

You should check Acapella group Perpetuum Jazzile. They have a version of Toto - Africa as well.

[@jtalexandre]

The guy on box C deserved the lead vocals. His high notes are way better then the ones of the guy on G.

[@celestek.2395]

Jorge Alexandre 😂😂😂

[@rimusen6364]

But... i thought they were the same person?

[@andyjeanmacondo]

Which one is box C? Which box G?

[@penguin-tc1cx]

@@rimusen6364 r/wooosh?

[@rimusen6364]

Penguin BS uno reverse card, dw I’m not that stupid

[@polypif]

1 word... Masterpiece

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mayarichman]

Dang!!!!!!!! So true though!!!!!! ❤️

[@spongeboyonly]

@@JaredHalleyMusic thank you sir, you are AWESOME

[@simonbernard4216]

Autotune*

[@brendakaye6372]

1 number. 1 word. 16. Boxes.

[@paystation4pro15]

Everyone: ok let’s all do our part Top left guy: Do-do do do do 🕺🕺 💃 🎉🎉🎉

[@ghanigaming8353]

hi

[@christianheichel]

That was the most crucial part

[@j_cannot_type]

@Dylan Baylor exactly! All parts were crucial!

[@allthatsheiz]

😆😆😆😆

[@MelissaWallick]

YES!!! MORE SINGING, MORE DANCING, MORE BOBBING, MORE JAMMING!!! My Tuesday is complete ♥️

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

😄 many more to come! thanks for watching Melissa

[@ginagawgawmoprods.5879]

Producer:What instrument do you play? Jared: *WeLl ItS cOmPliCaTeD*

[@ivynova5883]

Producer: but I want to know. Jared: ummm Producer:ummm. What Jared: i play Jared Producer: what do you mean? Jared: stop asking questions.

[@racool911]

He is the instrument

[@evelynparker6200]

I AM MY OWN INSTRUMENT producer: *stares* OK then

[@smallerbacon994]

He plays the throat

[@largebaguette4543]

I'm literally in tears right now, thank you for this cover

[@KWScott-jr8ye]

Stumbled across this at 5a.m. whilst getting ready for work...and let me just say: 1. Ya got me up and motivated 2. This is amazing ! 3. It's gonna be a great day! 💖Thanks SO much💖

[@vmega44]

But weren’t you still 4:04 minutes late?

[@hudpickleson7178]

so was it a great day?

[@nooarantala5128]

@@hudpickleson7178 I guess we'll never know

[@frannicolo8147]

Son,you got it.Your talent is at the top of the art form,you should be a household name,your time is close by. Never never give up, blessings&luck be yours.

[@peterparker8364]

Okay, This Is Epic

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Spiderman?! so honored you would comment on one of my vids 😉

[@peterparker8364]

It’s my duty as your friendly neighborhood spiderman.

[@noahd5545]

Peter Parker your not supposed to tell people your spidey

[@peterparker8364]

It appeared as if Jared already knew I was spiderman.

[@noahd5545]

Peter Parker but not all the world knows that some picture guy is secretly Spider-Man

[@shirleykyte6823]

I can’t believe how talented Jared is. He can sing in the same voice as Freddie Mercury, Michel Jackson, Elton John, John Denver and more. And the music he mimics is astounding.

[@tomchapman128]

This is great! How did you find all of those clones of yourself? They look identical to you!

[@alekszag1998]

Tom Chapman and how is it possible that all of them are so good?😂

[@tomball8092]

Aleks Zag especially at dancing?

[@xsbutter]

Craigslist.

[@Kreemerz]

Lol. Millennials.

[@JonahStubbs]

Ha ha

[@MsMaricaKay]

I just discovered this guy today from a link on KZbin. Wow. Truly impressive! Not just the vocals and harmonies etc. but the video/camera effects. I love this guy! Can't wait to hear more from him.

[@Suho1004]

I saw Toto play in Olympic Park in Seoul back in 1996, and I sang my heart out to "Africa." Boy do I love this song. Sometimes I just want to go back and listen to old favorites to bring me back to those days and put a smile on my face after a long day. Your version is now my go-to for "Africa," and boy does it put a big smile on my face, especially with your dancing!

[@jimmysnow]

Excellent! One of the best split screen a capellas I have ever seen

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Thank you! So glad ya liked it :)

[@sheeeeesh1432]

It’s a yes from me

[@maxr180]

It's a golden buzzer for me

[@ianbutcher5846]

It's a win for me

[@kaitiericketts1566]

@@maxr180 I see Americas got talent fan??

[@mavic4767]

guess what, you got 4 yesses

[@hotmodelinbikini]

"I messed my pants."

[@highoctanelife.11]

That range holy crap 😳😱 perfect pick Jared!

[@eeeeeeeee7081]

“This song was so good hey named a whole continent after it!” *Milky way candy was so good they named a whole galaxy after it*

[@rimusen6364]

are you mad, the continent Africa existed millions of years before it! Lol, how can somebody be so stupid lmao

[@noahtheesing6008]

1000 subscribers without any videos? You are the stupid one here because obviously he already knew that

[@viniciusdesouza4889]

@@rimusen6364 you're just joking, right? 🤔

[@rimusen6364]

Vinícius de Souza yeah lmao Looks like the guy above you didn’t get it

[@justadapt1619]

@@rimusen6364 You shall watch out for dem idiots.... lol

[@Floridafanatic28]

Just by reading some of the comments in here I can see there are so many people who don't recognize the amount of talent being demonstrated here. That's unfortunate because they are missing out. Truly amazing!

[@mychemimbalance]

This is underrated, I love it so much

[@thedeadsky3236]

God why is this absolutely incredible? ItS GoNnA tAkE A lOt To DrAg Me FrOm YoUuUuUuUuUuUuU

[@vireopoo]

ThEReS nOTHIng mOrE tHaN A HuNdReD mEN oR mOrE CoUlD EVer DooOoOoOoOo

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

😄🙌

[@pocketlint4182]

I bLeEs ThE rAiNs DoWn a In AfRiCaAaAaAa

[@ArthurTipaldi]

* AwAy FrOm YoU

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Jesus Mary Joseph. I’m exhausted thinking about the amount of brain power that goes in to making this video. Bravo.

[@rexwater1]

What in the Kathie Lee Gifford is going on??...🤯...amazing

[@ciroferola8606]

Bravissimo😂👏

[@senator2020.]

I really tap your grace in music, by God's grace.

[@sebastiankulwicki8923]

Parents when I’m on my phone: hEs DoINg soMEthiNg WronG Me just trying to listen to an acapella version of Africa: visible confusion

[@mm-xk2zl]

@RampagePhoenix my parents are like that too

[@whenwhe5892]

@@mm-xk2zl welcome to the club mate

[@alfredourbiola6957]

"I bet that's porn" -Most teenagers' parents hahaha

[@pramusetyakanca1552]

@ Flur-E Fury, I’m so sorry you had to go through that.

[@aperson5215]

I have no clue why they thought that

[@ariellabitran4726]

15% of the time: enjoying Jared's amazing singing the other 85% : finding the dancing man The top left particularly left me in stitches - he literally sings the 5 beats going into the chorus and the rest of the time is just being spectacular. And mouthing the words. Dear Jared - you are Jared. You may sing with the other Jareds. It is ok.

[@bestnumber_7225]

This song has inspired me to go to church in South Africa so I can pray for the precipitation that happens there.

[@mo.c7517]

I never had a negative response to Jared’s videos

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

well thats good to hear! thanks for always watching :) glad you're enjoying my stuff

[@fairlymagical]

I love the dancing! That's what I look like when I play this song!!!

[@TechnoStrefa]

THIS IS DOPE

[@Dylated.]

More like dododododododpe

[@user-qt7nj1gi1f]

Soprano: _EEEEEEEEEEEE_ Bass: *ooooooooooooooo* Jared: *Dance*

[@chanclaslife3782]

This makes me think that I've never appreciated acapella enough...really well done!

[@rogerwilco2]

You might want to look up Pentatonix.

[@joanredwing1081]

This made my day! I know I am late to the party on this but glad I stumbled upon it.

[@brandonxu8497]

This man is underrated.

[@phoenix_king_0611]

Great video again Jared. I always enjoy your acapellas and covers. Don’t stop what you’re doing!

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Thanks so much! many more to come 🙌

[@dannimc1319]

This is a masterpiece, an image of grace and beauty. True culture.

[@isaacdelgado3972]

I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She's coming in, 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you" It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain) I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain) I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa (ah, gonna take the time) Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh)

[@cato451]

Stunning arrangement and execution. I don’t know how many people appreciate or understand the technical skill and immense talent involved here but I sure do.

[@XonAstor]

I love it in the singing sqaures his hair perfectly is fixed in place, and the dancing ones its all over the show.

[@headrushindi]

That is just stunning ....such an entertaining approach with the multiple "You's" dancing in and out of frame and such a wonderful tone just LOVE it !

[@ravedin]

Stumbled across this. Thank you for the smile and fun. ❤

[@ichbinderresi7522]

2:48 Top Right Corner. Me when I know its Friday last hours before Weekend!

[@viozresp]

Yeah, happens a lot.

[@Hannelli0807]

HAHAHHAHAHAHA YES

[@lendas.historias396]

How many people call you genius? I’ve never seen anything like this. Fabulous, gorgeous, terrific.

[@ajanderson8129]

One of my favourite videos on the internet, hands down.

[@VanshMulchandani]

Still can’t get over the fact that a continent is named after this meme🤪🤪

[@noahd5545]

Hey no r/woooosh es yet

[@hairyw2644]

Error 404 you idiot the song was named after Africa! Smh you really think they would name a continent after a song? /s

[@noahd5545]

Harold Wang never mind R/wooooosh

[@rohanbodla3256]

@@noahd5545 r/foundthemobileuser

[@cinnapvn]

Harold Wang ofc they did wtf are you talking about

[@richwalker5677]

This video brings me joy on so many levels, and the dancing just adds that much more delight. Excellent job!

[@moonb._50_92]

this looks so intricate and I love how you pay so much attention to every sound and note! I always enjoy your medleys and covers! keep up the work!

[@bear1924]

I cannot get enough of the dancing and how amazing everything sounds

[@kanariskanari7467]

I AM AS PROUD OF YOU AS I AM OF MY SON WELL DONE JRRARD GOD BLESSED YOU

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

😁🫶

[@tsteve914]

I wish I could like this ten times. So awesome! Loved the background dancing too! Great stuff

[@marlevanderwalt9518]

Jared, you are so underrated. You just gave me goosebumps with this talent of yours. Wish I could sing like you! Well done. 🎶

[@sidharthasankarsarma5559]

Multiple Africa's from parallel universes blessed this piece!

[@carstastikvideos1321]

This song makes me feel good & comfortable. & confident

[@dbg5744]

the way he dances? My spirit animal.

[@paulajeanmusicianinstructo8227]

After a stressed busy morning, this really made me smile! I loved it. The dance moves were great, and the soul seen from the awesome multiple performances were great! Thanks!! Hope to see more.

[@hailey_alex]

this was posted on my birthday! thanks for the best present ever Jared!

[@pocketlint4182]

x HUFFLEPUFF x happy birthday man! He released Bohemian Rhapsody on mine 🥳

[@hailey_alex]

PocketLint thanks! he really knows good upload days, haha.

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Woohoo 🎉 happy bday!

[@corksbruh2199]

Is that where the 319 in your name comes from? 3 (March) 19 (day)?

[@alexanderbaer2350]

How about a best of the 80s compilation.

[@nd86177]

You are so talented--I love your music!!! I am so glad I found your channel!!!

[@sarakirk668]

I’m back here constantly to rewatch this. So love this song Jared and the dad dancing. It’s incredible

[@sheeeeesh1432]

Dude this is insane

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Thanks for watching! So glad ya liked it :)

[@hollyoldham5050]

Ever since finding your videos a few months back, I bought a few of your albums on iTunes. Dude you’re amazing!

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Thanks Holly :) so grateful for your support

[@ciarapierse2051]

Thank god for notifications (I’m supposed to be studying 😂😂😂 )

[@ciarapierse2051]

(YES I LIKED MY OWN COMMENT ,SUE ME)...(Oh and Jared like it ,😁)

[@marioproietti9230]

Ciara Pierse me too

[@maxip3652]

Im to fricking internet

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

@@ciarapierse2051 Thanks for watching Ciara! even though you were supposed to be studying ;)

[@ciarapierse2051]

🤣

[@hye-seonkim1115]

Love the dance in random squares....hes really feeling it! Excellent! I like this song...now i love it! Thanks for your video!

[@smallerbacon994]

I did something like this for choir, except we had over 100 people. It was some of the most fun I've ever had. Glad I was able to find this because it sounds amazing and brings back some amazing memories!

[@Cam-hr6sh]

YOU ARE SO AMAZING I CAN'T EVEN PROCESS IT CORRECTLY

[@lisamcilwaine535]

I really love the random dances he does in some of the squares, makes me laugh every time. 😁😁😂

[@nathanielfair5633]

First time I heard you and first video awesome voice. Right on pitch and everything well done

[@Medaumplay3]

I completely lost it when the dancers started LOL Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant

[@LaurasDIYLifestyle]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 genius! Legend!

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Some people say it's the best song ever recorded... Awesome cover, anyway!

[@davidthompson3136]

Very nice! The link was sent to me. I was just waiting for you to run into the end lead break!!!!! 🎸 I saw Steve Lukather from Toto play this with Ringo’s All Stars in Auckland NZ about 10 years ago and you nailed it, all vocally. Congrats; I’ve subscribed! 👍😎🇳🇿🎸🌟

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Really appreciate your kind words David, thank you!! So happy you enjoyed my version :)

[@FranDeo]

LYRICS ↓↓↓↓↓↓ I hear the drums Echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She's coming in 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way, Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancinet melodies He turned to me as if to say Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serangetti I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had {Instrumental break} Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa, I passed some rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa, Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

[@valoryj5603]

My favorite song ever to hear in A Capella. Excellent! Thank you.

[@Dixi2022]

This was just so incredible! Loved every second of it ❤️

[@rugmkr]

Absolutely excellent video!! Best music video on KZbin.

[@ssjtrunks15]

THIS WAS AWESOME!!!! Also looks like it took a lot of work, nice job for sure!

[@terrycole1165]

Nice song choice, nice concept and execution. This guy doesn’t have a solo voice, but as a backup singer, he clearly shines.

[@slimchelmi6940]

10 seconds in and this is already the best cover I have ever heard of this song

[@ialone7487]

you are amazingly gifted, sir! keep it up!

[@tarant1no]

Божечки, до мурашек

[@sultanbaimagambet823]

О, здарова

[@BigMtnRyder]

How in the Ef does anyone Not Like this. Just the editing work needed for this is impressive AF! Good on ya! 👊🏼

[@russellwortham2902]

Whoever said to play the song at 1.5x, thank you 😊

[@Riomaniacos]

(Here, Luiz Roberto Bodstein) I don't see anything in you that still needs improvement. You've already reached the top. I, at least, when it comes to music, don't know anything more perfect.

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

hey Luiz! means so much, thank you! so happy you're enjoying my work. Lots more on the way!

[@shrimpydaawesome7588]

Dude this is amazing, it sound incredible, not to sound rude, but I’m just wondering if you could anymore imagine dragons songs, if you could, I would recommend Polaroid (it one of my favourite songs) But what ever, this is just magnificent dude, great work!!!

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Hey thanks! more Imagine Dragons to come :)

[@shrimpydaawesome7588]

Yes! Looking forwards to it! Thanks for replying dude!

[@traviseibel1824]

That was Fantastic!!! Cannot wait to see and hear more!!! You got a sub here!!!

[@raphaellirio]

👏👏👏👏 Algum brasileiro curtindo essa fera na ACAPELA? 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@mikeaninger7388]

Seeing this is just bananas. Stunning. Thanks dude

[@gasurbanexploringnepaurbex3705]

For one person to do this, im completely blown away. Beautiful

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🙏

[@wilberlopez6246]

Ando escuchando todo tu playlist bro muy bueno tu trabajo grande muy grande! Greeting from DR!! :)

[@danielarojas5524]

Yo También!!

[@TheRawkCandi]

Holy shit, bro. This is amazing. Love your voice and your positive attitude/energy. You're killing it! Thanks for making me smile today. :D

[@MP-ib6ox]

Are you from this world? 'Cause you're singing every song perfectly🤩I can't believe that!😅😉

[@ryanmcmullen6547]

The harmonies are legitimately perfect

[@Auchand]

I cannot express how much I needed this this morning.

[@davidgabrick9626]

*My life has been complete*

[@DavidRay_40]

This is one song that is really hard to do a cover of and match the awesomeness of the original, but you are the closest that has ever come to that. Not even Weezer could do as good a cover as you.