when you can't afford a choir but have a VILLAGE

Performed by: Bobby McFerrin and the public
Transcribed by: Tony Williams

faq:

Q: how are you related to jacob collier? / A: i'm not, we just have the same last name
Q: how do you transcribe? / A: i use musescore for notation and 'Transcribe!' for beat marking, slowing down etc
Q: do you have perfect pitch? / A: no
Q: why are some videos not transcribed by you? / A: sometimes other people submit transcriptions, most are commissioned from others who can do a better job than i can. i want to make sure you see the best transcriptions possible!

[flatbread]

That person in the audience who just took and ran with it did a fantastic job

[CSLWoodward]

Didn’t think I’d stick around for the whole thing but I absolutely did. So magical!

[gubbinsly]

I love how interactive he is with the audience. Really makes you feel like a part of the performance.

[joyeuxnoel]

Props to the choir to stay in tempo XD, , it’s incredibly hard to do without a conductive

[BeinIan]

He's an actual wizard. Reality itself is his instrument, he simply sets the vibes and invites others to join him. It's beautiful to watch.

[swiftlymurmurs]

Lest we forget, this man is still the only one to get a #1 hit in America with a fully acapella song (Don't Worry Be Happy)

[bliss]

I swear every single video I've seen of Bobby is just.. so SO mighty. Pure serotonin doesn't even begin to describe the feel good feels I get. Something transcends and it truly is a larger than life experience. Every time.

[brandonver-non]

Audience member gave me chills. I LOVE when musicians incorporate the audience in their work

[postolartripper]

Bobby McFerrin is so underrated, it is a shame

[lugui]

I like the fact that at 1:08, the choir picked up on the change where the man did the lower notes and woman did the higher ones without communicating at all

[damookster]

This is such a basic comment and I’m a musician- I know how annoying it is when people say this broad statement and are talking about just pop music but: I LOVE music. There is no feeling in the world like hearing the stuff like this- the stuff that hits your heart, makes you feel one with others, and gives us all the same feeling we can understand. It’s a language you don’t need to speak to understand. I LOVE music.

[TheBritishPatriot]

Was expecting him to break out and suddenly start singing “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” 😂

[lckeeper]

Recommend McFerrin's "Vocabularies" album. Awesome vocal arrangements with choir backup. One of my favorite albums ever!

[brandondavidson]

3:25 I love when Bobby gets the crowd back on the right beat. No judgement, no helping them create something beautiful.

[miguelitotheoneandon]

That woman on 2:14 was incredible! If you are having a bad day, please return to this video and enjoy music and enjoy life back again 😊😊😊

[CreativeIsolation]

So THAT’S where Jacob gets it from 😉

Seriously though, a Jacob and Bobby collaboration would be amazing; everyone on the planet would be smiling from ear to ear.

[bittybean]

Everyone talking g about the second woman in the audience, but that first woman was very clearly nervous to sing infront of so many people, but she pushed through and did a great job. I have real respect for her!

[Tylran]

This what's so great about African music especially, and other indigenous music styles. The communal aspect of it all. Everyone is part of the music. Nobody needs to fear being put on spotlight. Everyone leaves feeling envigorated and glowing. I'm shit at teaching music, although I'm an elementary school teacher. I wish I could be skilled enough to pull off and encourage something like this with the students.

[jakesanchez]

Never in my life have I seen someone conduct so many people with such harmony. Musicians like him are the reason people believe music touches the spirit.

[madwhitehare]

So MANY folks could sing like that confident lady, but their joy is crushed by those who are embarrassed by outward behaviour or who are jealous of the gift.
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