They look like they are having so much fun. It’s what music is all about and exactly why it’s universal. This is jumping in any language. Bravo! Outstanding performance.🙏🏾
Completely awesome! All these musicians were in the zone. It sounds so good and is so enjoyable! There aren't enough superlatives to express how happy this make me feel!
I've never understood wars anyway. It always sounds like a flex with no goal towards making us all better. So, I agree that more music and less war sounds like a peaceful union. Thank you for your service, sir.
I agree God Bless you my family are Military and Army people thank you so much for your services!!!!! I love you people you guys are great!!!! @ Michael Beck
Agree with you Sir all the way. Let's give the younger generations to grow up with Love, laughter and joy. The older generations have robbed the young ones off so much of life. It is a crime against them.🎉🎉🎉
Six years after this was posted it suddenly popped up in my recommendations and I am glad it did. My son and daughter were both percussionists in high school band. I wish they had taught them this! Awesome!
My first time hearing this wonderful cover. To each and every one of you on the stage, I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks. Such energy. Such joy. If only the rest of the world worked this hard to find harmony, what a beautiful song all of life would be. Mahahol and thank you...
I just turned 80 a few weeks ago. And only now did I come to understand what "stage left" (or right) meant. Never really gave it much thought, but if asked I would've guessed the meaning backwards. Who says you can't learn on the internet.🙂
LOVE this band! Super musicians, equally good performers providing the audience with a great experience. Honored to be asked to help present them in Gig Harbor, WA this summer. Hoping to do it again in 2024!
Reminds me my native country Zimbabwe where this is what we grew up playing and listening to until Mugabe and his crooks destroyed the core that united us all. Now it’s history. Cry beloved country. Marimba of Africa plays on like a violin of Europe. Beautiful team and I enjoyed this.
I know exactly how you feel. I'm from South Africa. And I will always feel that criminal corrupt crooks stole my dream of growing old in my own country.
Those kids were having a blast playing that song. Those 3 boys were really in the groove. Very talented group of kids! Hope they are still playing even though they are out of high school!
I'm a 68 year old male and in all sincerity..... the work of these young people... when that song ends.... it literally brings tear to the eyes... it's T H A T Good!
The energy and enthusiasm in this performance is incredible. From the girls in the front swapping between rhythm and melody, to the boys stage left swapping instruments, then all playing the one. All done without sheet music, too. Did anyone ever get them into a recording studio for this track? I would have loved to have heard a professional sound mix but I guess too late now as it looks like this was recorded six years ago. The best arrangement I've ever heard of this classic number, thank you :-)
This group of young enthusiastic musicians are needed in the present atmosphere of "face down on your phone instead of working together on something fun". I watch it happily every week. Hope they are all well and thanks to the producers. I am a 30 years veteran retired paramedic in Ontario Canada Al Bestem
I don't remember when I first discovered this, but it went straight onto a playlist of playful songs that I bring up when I'm in an exceptionally good mood or when I'm having a rough day and I need a reminder that the world is a place where a bunch of talented musicians will put in a whole lot of work for the specific purpose of having fun. This one is marvelous, because I can listen while I'm doing something else or get up and dance. And I'm very, very envious of anybody who gets the chance to make music this way.
PURE JOY ! LOVE THE ENERGY! COULD TAKE MY EYES OFF THE 3 GUYS SWITCHING AROUND INSTRUMENTS, FAR RIGHT BACK ! THANKS EVERYONE IN THE BAND ....FANTASTIC INSTRUMENTAL OF A TIMELESS FAVOURITE !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That was beautiful. I've listened to lot of versions of the number. Along with others, I enjoy them as I find them, one an instrumental, one a choral, another on xylophones, which could be classed as an instrumental subclass, along with orchestral as a subclass, etc. I was impressed by the ladies in the front row, carrying the tune, and by the two payers in the bass section, the top row. Enough rambling. Suffice it to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would highly recommend it to fans of xylophone and/or the title song.😄
Which one is "the original"? This is a traditional South African song, introduced to Western audiences by the late Miriam Makeba. "The Lion..." is just another ripoff of African culture.
This is/was wonderful. It took me two tries to figure out who was actually playing the tune, then I settled down to REALLY enjoy it……. these people are fabulous!!!! Thank you.
What a show! Great!!!!!!!!!!! More!!!!!!!!!!! The five frontwomen are playing the hell out of their bodies!! There is nothing to add: "They look like they are having so much fun. It’s what music is all about and exactly why it’s universal. This is jumping in any language. Bravo! Outstanding performance."
This is so cool! I remember when this first came out. I always wanted to be able to sing that high part (falsetto/countertenor). Such good memories. THANKS!!!
Kažkuo Garsas Primena Lietuviškus Skrabalus... gal net Skrabalai ❤❤❤ Gražiau Skamba Nes iš Medžio.... Aišku Klausau Žmonių kurie Taip Užsidegę ir Groja ir Gyvena Savo Muzika ir Gebėjimu Groti...Neįprastais❤❤ Ypatingais Instrumentais.. Ačiū Patiko Klausyti..❤❤❤
Guys, I Can't stop listening to you. What a great performance... Greetings from the Netherlands!! You are so good!!! A very nice Musical Tune!!!! Love your Music!!!!!
WOW!! There is so much going on in this video. Thank goodness I have a trained ear to zero in on each part separately as well as combined. it's truly AMZING!! I give this group 5 of 5 stars..
They look like they are having so much fun. It’s what music is all about and exactly why it’s universal. This is jumping in any language. Bravo! Outstanding performance.🙏🏾
Completely awesome! All these musicians were in the zone. It sounds so good and is so enjoyable! There aren't enough superlatives to express how happy this make me feel!
I agree: completely awesome!!!!!!!!
ditto! THANKS!
Grazie ❤
In the zone. Yep. That's what I remember about being a musician.
I'm a retired U.S Army veteran so I speak from experience. More of this and no more wars and we just might make it.
I've never understood wars anyway. It always sounds like a flex with no goal towards making us all better. So, I agree that more music and less war sounds like a peaceful union. Thank you for your service, sir.
I agree God Bless you my family are Military and Army people thank you so much for your services!!!!! I love you people you guys are great!!!! @ Michael Beck
Thank you for your services!!! My family are Military and Army people God Bless you Sir I love people like you!!!!
Hear! Hear!!!!
Agree with you Sir all the way. Let's give the younger generations to grow up with Love, laughter and joy. The older generations have robbed the young ones off so much of life. It is a crime against them.🎉🎉🎉
Six years after this was posted it suddenly popped up in my recommendations and I am glad it did. My son and daughter were both percussionists in high school band. I wish they had taught them this! Awesome!
My first time hearing this wonderful cover. To each and every one of you on the stage, I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks. Such energy. Such joy. If only the rest of the world worked this hard to find harmony, what a beautiful song all of life would be. Mahahol and thank you...
Masterpiece of arrangement. That was an amazingly sophisticated arrangement of all of the members of the band.
Ok, what do you thinkmof these guys? You won't recognise the tune, but... th-cam.com/video/cKkrXQo1J58/w-d-xo.html
I just came across this beautiful sound today, 8/5/23, and it brought me so much comfort after the loss of our son a year ago ❤
I am so glad this helped bring you comfort💜💜💜
God bless your family ...
Much sympathy,,you are not alone,,this music origin is from my country South Africa,,blessed are you,,may it comfort you more a men,,
Peace to you..sending prayers for comfort on your loss.
Wow! That was fun. The 3guys stage left who would snake their paths without missing a beat… 😮. Thank you!
I just turned 80 a few weeks ago. And only now did I come to understand what "stage left" (or right) meant. Never really gave it much thought, but if asked I would've guessed the meaning backwards. Who says you can't learn on the internet.🙂
@@lynnlard5531 😊. Happy birthday! 💖
LOVE this band! Super musicians, equally good performers providing the audience with a great experience. Honored to be asked to help present them in Gig Harbor, WA this summer. Hoping to do it again in 2024!
Reminds me my native country Zimbabwe where this is what we grew up playing and listening to until Mugabe and his crooks destroyed the core that united us all. Now it’s history. Cry beloved country. Marimba of Africa plays on like a violin of Europe.
Beautiful team and I enjoyed this.
Bullshit
I know exactly how you feel. I'm from South Africa. And I will always feel that criminal corrupt crooks stole my dream of growing old in my own country.
@@Only-me-observing That is why I am living Thailand, my country has gone with the DOGS.
I am from Zimbabwe and I learned the marimba - this is awesome!
BLESSINGS!
Those kids were having a blast playing that song. Those 3 boys were really in the groove. Very talented group of kids! Hope they are still playing even though they are out of high school!
I'm a 68 year old male and in all sincerity..... the work of these young people... when that song ends.... it literally brings tear to the eyes... it's T H A T Good!
Amazing, heart warming, absolutely beautiful and fantastic!
Love it! They all look to be having such a good time!
This was several years ago and it is still bringing joy
Nearly 65 year old man in tears here...great job young men and woman! Had to watch it several times!
That was cool!!! They look to be really enjoying themselves!
Love the 3 guys center right!
Outstanding Performance by wonder young people. Music always reaches inside the heart. God bless these young musicians. Fantastic work!
Nice, seeing Something else than conflict, poverty, war, and destruction. A contemporary Ode to Joy
The energy and enthusiasm in this performance is incredible. From the girls in the front swapping between rhythm and melody, to the boys stage left swapping instruments, then all playing the one. All done without sheet music, too.
Did anyone ever get them into a recording studio for this track? I would have loved to have heard a professional sound mix but I guess too late now as it looks like this was recorded six years ago.
The best arrangement I've ever heard of this classic number, thank you :-)
This group of young enthusiastic musicians are needed in the present atmosphere of "face down on your phone instead of working together on something fun".
I watch it happily every week.
Hope they are all well and thanks to the producers.
I am a 30 years veteran retired paramedic in Ontario Canada
Al Bestem
I don't remember when I first discovered this, but it went straight onto a playlist of playful songs that I bring up when I'm in an exceptionally good mood or when I'm having a rough day and I need a reminder that the world is a place where a bunch of talented musicians will put in a whole lot of work for the specific purpose of having fun.
This one is marvelous, because I can listen while I'm doing something else or get up and dance.
And I'm very, very envious of anybody who gets the chance to make music this way.
Don't know why this popped up but glad it did, it was amazing! Loved it.
Wow, I love this. I could not take my eyes off of the ladies in the front row. They worked their butts off. Thanks for the video.
As we'd say back home, "...going at it like killing snakes."
Wonderful!! You made Solomon Linda look down at you and smile.
So wonderfully joyous! I’m 80, and wish I’d had the opportunity to play like this. I listen to it a lot, and love moving to the rhythm.
PURE JOY ! LOVE THE ENERGY!
COULD TAKE MY EYES OFF THE 3 GUYS SWITCHING AROUND INSTRUMENTS, FAR RIGHT BACK !
THANKS EVERYONE IN THE BAND ....FANTASTIC INSTRUMENTAL OF A TIMELESS FAVOURITE !!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow….just WOW! 💞Thanks for sharing.
I love hownthey are in sync no part louder than the other and filling in the gaps this is perfect and energetic
This was amazing and I wish I had been there! You should all be very proud of this. Such a joy that you bring to your music.
Outstanding!!
That was beautiful. I've listened to lot of versions of the number. Along with others, I enjoy them as I find them, one an instrumental, one a choral, another on xylophones, which could be classed as an instrumental subclass, along with orchestral as a subclass, etc. I was impressed by the ladies in the front row, carrying the tune, and by the two payers in the bass section, the top row. Enough rambling. Suffice it to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would highly recommend it to fans of xylophone and/or the title song.😄
Agreed. I also enjoyed the two players, stage right, and the one in center front performing the "famous descant" of the song.
Probably the best version I’ve ever heard of this song, besides the original. Incredible!!!
Besides the original? This is a VERY old song. I doubt you've ever heard the original version.
Which one is "the original"? This is a traditional South African song, introduced to Western audiences by the late Miriam Makeba. "The Lion..." is just another ripoff of African culture.
Talent. Teamwork. Havin' fun and Gettin' it Done ! Good Job.
Wow, they are great, I luv doing the lion sleeps tonight, using those instruments, very nice young Men & Ladies ❤
YES! I love it! And I love all of you! What a fun, beautiful, and perfect way to celebrate our love of music!
All I can say is WOW. Fantastic
Absolutely amazing, love the piece and a joy to watch ❤
Love the energy the three on the right have and how they rotate
My grandson played those instruments in school. He loved them. I love these instruments too. Fun to watch.
This is/was wonderful. It took me two tries to figure out who was actually playing the tune, then I settled down to REALLY enjoy it……. these people are fabulous!!!! Thank you.
Ahhhh, to be young again!
Pretty cool band. You all look like you were having so much fun!
I love these young people!! More please!!
From Brisbane Australia what a masterpiece!! Thank you for giving us some joy in this dark world!
What a show! Great!!!!!!!!!!! More!!!!!!!!!!!
The five frontwomen are playing the hell out of their bodies!!
There is nothing to add:
"They look like they are having so much fun. It’s what music is all about and exactly why it’s universal. This is jumping in any language. Bravo! Outstanding performance."
Great playing. Most enjoyable and a pleasure to listen to. 👏❤️❤️❤️👍
This is so cool! I remember when this first came out. I always wanted to be able to sing that high part (falsetto/countertenor). Such good memories. THANKS!!!
Brilliant. Such a joy to listen to.
Great teamwork, really cool!
Such youthful energy! "Youth will Move the World"!
"AWSOME." PERIOD! VERY WELL DONE.
Kažkuo Garsas Primena Lietuviškus Skrabalus...
gal net Skrabalai ❤❤❤
Gražiau Skamba Nes iš Medžio....
Aišku Klausau Žmonių kurie Taip Užsidegę ir Groja ir Gyvena Savo Muzika ir Gebėjimu Groti...Neįprastais❤❤ Ypatingais Instrumentais..
Ačiū Patiko Klausyti..❤❤❤
What a delight this is....what fun!! Love to see our young ones doing their great things❤
Excellent. Thank you for your wonderful performance.
Guys, I Can't stop listening to you. What a great performance... Greetings from the Netherlands!! You are so good!!! A very nice Musical Tune!!!! Love your Music!!!!!
Yeah it's cool
So alive ... and SO much talent! This is great!
Majestic, beautiful, what a talent! I'm amazed by this performance.
From South Africa...fabulous!!!
Amazing these young people killed it!
Finally!! Some REAL music from the soul for the soul! Loved it, thank you:-)
This is so much better than all the negativity that’s going on in the world
Seeing something like this restores my faith in the future.
Rib dancing at its very best - absolutely wonderful - absolutely brilliant🙂
Very impressive- great foot-tapping rendition. Well done all.
This brings tears to my eyes I’m happy
Great performance. Love it!
This is so incredible. I listened to it four times in a row. I am at a loss for words. 0:10
So good, evidently lots of practice. God bless
This is amazing. Sure Marimba from Zimbabwe to the world!
Damn good. Love the song as is. You did good
Outstanding!
Yall have amazing sync, its incrediblt smooth!!
“Beautiful” says it all.
Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful music and awesome players, just beautiful sound!!❤❤❤🤗
Marvellous fun! So much energy!
I didn't have a lot of hope going into this video. Boy was I wrong!!!! I don't know why but I feel better having watched. Thanks
Music for all of us,The world is one.Peace for All and a wonderful rendition of great Music.
Absolut wundervoll! Die Energie und die Freude der jungen Musiker ist vom ersten Moment an ansteckend! Bravo 👍 ❤
Oh my goodness. I just love this. So much energy from these youngsters!!
Loved this arrangement!
This morning I was feeling down. YT sent me here. Now I feel good. Thanks for the music
SO DAMN GOOD
Wimoway (sp?) arrived in the U.S. in the early 50s. It seemed a song of mystery to me. I’ve always liked it.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
That was one of the most incredible and beautiful things I have ever seen or heard!!
I blasted this in my house and we were rocking and enjoying every beat! Thank you for posting this for all to see, hear and enjoy👍👍👍
WOW. I loved it.
These guys are BEASTS. And I love it!
They are excellent. Such a great arrangements and they all play so well.
Absolutely wonderful.
This popped up on my feed, sure glad it did. It was a pure pleasure to watch and listen, and I bet it was just as much fun to do.
WOW!! There is so much going on in this video. Thank goodness I have a trained ear to zero in on each part separately as well as combined. it's truly AMZING!! I give this group 5 of 5 stars..
Thank you for showing us your love through music
That's absolutely beautiful, just loved that music.❤❤❤❤
Awesome musicians. Best wishes from Germany.
Loving this…awesome/amazing talent! God bless you all and thanks for sharing!!❤
Holy moly what talent amazing you guys and gals xo 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗
Really enjoyed that.
That band deserves an oscar, Yes me Again Tom in Ayr Scotland. The coordination of those kids is really out of this world... Brill.
Great work and thanks for your hard work
Very good 🙌🙏☀️🇫🇮