Bobby McFerrin - LIVE Improvisation at The Kennedy Center

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The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University host a musical celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The concert features Grammy Award-winning vocalist Bobby McFerrin with the Let Freedom Ring Choir with Music Director, Rev. Nolan Williams Jr.
Performed on the Millennium Stage on January 16, 2012.
View the full concert at:
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@user-th8yl1ul7i 2 ай бұрын

Can't stop smiling everytime i see this man's performance Am I the only one here from 2024 !?

@WayOfHaQodesh Ай бұрын

Nah... There's others

@nelson.egeorge4196 Ай бұрын

There are surely others

@ewa_wierbik Ай бұрын

you're not!

@chrisenochs1189 Ай бұрын

just found this from other videos he's done. amazing man

@mirage_404 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine having him as a music teacher. That'd be the best class ever.

@tgal164 4 жыл бұрын

Students would never want to leave...

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@courtneycampbell1114 4 жыл бұрын

My music teacher is irritating

@sabrinathomas7342 4 жыл бұрын

Courtney Campbell rlly Courtney btw this is isaiah lol

@courtneycampbell1114 4 жыл бұрын

Sabrina Thomas what it’s the truth

@solukhumbu911 5 жыл бұрын

when you cant afford loop pedal but u have a village

@parsadorbeigi2086 4 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@jamieweller7397 4 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahahahaaha

3 жыл бұрын

This made my day! 😂

@emiliakohut7595 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@williebraxton1988 3 жыл бұрын

When you don’t need a loop pedal.

@simonsafos2089 5 жыл бұрын

okay but that baby's laugh of pure joy at 2:25

@shelpow 5 жыл бұрын

@ephraimmoye4772 5 жыл бұрын

wow

@KMINES007 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful all I could do is smile .

@theloniousmonk81 4 жыл бұрын

Excelente tu observación! Increíble momento

@olayemi271 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you noticed

@sunjamrblues 5 жыл бұрын

He uses human beings as a giant loop station, and then turns some of them into individual instruments. There is no music finer than this!

@johnbeaton1076 5 жыл бұрын

Yes....yes there is! That is a BOLD claim to make...with respect.

@ScoriacTears 5 жыл бұрын

@@johnbeaton1076 good though eh.

@Nyasananda5 5 жыл бұрын

Colourblindteabag even with a full choral backdrop, as clearly seen in this video, there is no doubt who is orchestrating this performance.

@MattUnboxTV 4 жыл бұрын

My muscles at my mouth would be tired as hell

@GirlyEnglishGamer 4 жыл бұрын

sunjamrblues this is how we sing in traditional villages in Africa

@MrNiki00 4 жыл бұрын

I like how he creates that atmosphere like he is the kindergarden teacher and the audience is just the kids singing. In a way it takes all the adults back in time because there is just a easy and careless feeling to what he does which makes us remember of the time when we were kids.

@GosieKin Жыл бұрын

Teachers do reciprocal reading - Bobby does reciprocal singing 😉

@aydenhill6418 Жыл бұрын

Nice observation:)

@DanielAppleton-lr9eq Жыл бұрын

@@GosieKin Best participation method *EVER !*

@joshuagharis9017 4 ай бұрын

True community and communication. Humanity at its purest form

@durosakinkingsleytobiloba3313 3 жыл бұрын

He hits African culture and makes me love my culture the more. The way he also carries everyone along including the audience thrills me

@durosakinkingsleytobiloba3313 3 жыл бұрын

It really made me happy

@amateurecologist 2 жыл бұрын

Africa is the birthplace of humankind, no matter where you live now, you always connect yourself with it❤️

@ayolovephat 2 жыл бұрын

No offence, but there's no such thing as "African Culture". Africa is a continent with a myriad of cultures. We are not a monolith so we shouldn't be referred to as such. Thanks. Oh, and in case you are wondering, I'm a Nigerian.

@johankaruyan5536 Жыл бұрын

@@ayolovephat do u like egusi

@erlingknutsen2877 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes i like to just click into other profiles that comment on vidoes. THE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST ARE AMAZING! Thank you!

@himasa 5 жыл бұрын

dear aliens, this is the music from planet earth; the sound of peace and love!

@__fedora___ 5 жыл бұрын

Best comment I've seen so far 😄

@greenstargaming4745 3 жыл бұрын

This comment just made me tear.

@freshpotatoes1107 3 жыл бұрын

See we can always all get along through the same song.

@greenstargaming4745 3 жыл бұрын

@@freshpotatoes1107 let politicians sing together :D

@freshpotatoes1107 3 жыл бұрын

@@greenstargaming4745 mmmmm yeah that one might not be effective.

@glasavvatten 5 жыл бұрын

its like getting only the good parts of a cult

@NiinaSKlove 4 жыл бұрын

arre - Very cultivated.

@shrags1 3 жыл бұрын

True!

@lodu_ug Жыл бұрын

😂😂 no better description befits

@darcyglad2836 6 жыл бұрын

Nobody, but nobody, can play and audience like Bobby. What he dose is magic.

@-Vitalis- 5 жыл бұрын

I need some of his dose, for sure!

@kyellbrown 5 жыл бұрын

D'Arcy Gonzalez Freddy from queens can

@Blonc 5 жыл бұрын

@@kyellbrown I think he was the only one I knew who'd come close.

@dabideuh4131 5 жыл бұрын

@@-Vitalis- lol

@axouyy9738 5 жыл бұрын

Freddie mercury could

@chloewright1 2 жыл бұрын

The lady in the crowd who starts at 5:07 literally gave me goosebumps. She sounded really good.

@NathanielKolk 8 ай бұрын

She was pretty good, and more confidence than I could ever have, but she was also off of the note.

@GoBlueHTB 5 ай бұрын

@@NathanielKolkshe was very SLIGHTLY sharp on her pitch, but she was clearly in key.

@NathanielKolk 5 ай бұрын

@@GoBlueHTB Yeah I never said it was bad, but it wasn’t goosebumps level, or “sounded really good” level, especially compared to Bobby and the choir.

@jpmcmullan8666 4 ай бұрын

@@NathanielKolkI don’t know man. To be off the cuff not knowing what she was gonna sing or sing over, that was goosebumps for me.

@joshuagharis9017 2 ай бұрын

@@GoBlueHTBher soul was in it though, Id be sharp singing on the spot off the cuff

@HeiiarchyGameplays 3 жыл бұрын

The baby giggle from the noise he has the crowd make is so special and heartwarming @2:24

@soniastraley3669 2 жыл бұрын

Children are so in tune with the non-linguistic communication happening. Oh that we could all connect on such a pure level!

@der_noa Жыл бұрын

This is what world peace would sound like if it was music

@Kresnov Жыл бұрын

No one plays the Human Instrument better than Mr McFerrin.

@SpicySpiritual 3 жыл бұрын

Music has no language. Music is an universal language ;)

@loz5190 3 жыл бұрын

Hes not even saying any english words and I somehow understand it and I want to cry because its beautiful

@ms.bonilla8059 3 жыл бұрын

I'm crying and I'm not sure why! A mix of emotions.

@tanvirahmed4710 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am crying too, just so overwhelmed!

@nazarenodadamante8703 5 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t stop smiling for the whole video

@nazarenodadamante8703 5 жыл бұрын

I felt divine watching this

@andreaalejandraabarcaaroca6581 4 жыл бұрын

@@nazarenodadamante8703 I feel exactly the same!

@zetrocadartse646 3 жыл бұрын

I even cried! it's beautiful

@lefenec 3 жыл бұрын

Human, after all :)

@MS-zg1nq Жыл бұрын

Illinois marijuana farmers for Trump

@jetsbcuzyolo90 Жыл бұрын

5:07 full body chills. This man is the epitome of music. Can make anyones inner musician speak freely. Theirs only few people like him in the world.

@Vl0gWithAb Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry. But it's "There"

@ahaduchasemusic3276 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that at 3:00 he changed the whole thing and started this lion king type groove I couldn’t stop singing along lol

@thug4life2005 Жыл бұрын

i thought he was going to break into the lion sleeps tonight.

@smoog 5 жыл бұрын

I bet Bobby McFerrin never gets unhappy. Anytime he feels himself becoming sad he just needs to start singing to himself. No-one can still be sad after hearing Bobby McFerrin.

@wyattstevens8574 6 ай бұрын

In his own words, "don't worry, be happy."

@julien2231 3 ай бұрын

How can somebody become known with this "simple"song and truly bring happiness everywhere like that is so perfect.

@MoonyDubMusic 6 жыл бұрын

This can cure the worst of illnesses.

@korneltakacs3692 4 жыл бұрын

@@yummysauce6653 Well, it can cure sadness, for sure. Maybe our friend here thinks of sadness as the worst of illnesses. You never know.

@dansmit9692 4 жыл бұрын

But can it cure corona?

@harrisparis142 3 жыл бұрын

Dan Smit, yes he can

@briannariederer059 6 жыл бұрын

2:54 I love how he can silence them all with one sound and wave of his hand!

@yugurtung 5 жыл бұрын

Well, it's a professional choir behind him.

@AristAristA 5 жыл бұрын

"I love how he uses his mouth to make sounds ! very cool"

@peternemeth1777 4 жыл бұрын

Because they're a team and he's the captain of the team and they did practise that. A certain gesture or hand sign means stop. All conductors in classical music train such things with their orchester.

@owenh1145 4 жыл бұрын

I love it too!

@sadamiamani 3 жыл бұрын

Teachers with they could do that

@nefuros551 2 жыл бұрын

He speaks to hundreds of people simultaneously without using any words. It doesn't matter who is in that audience they can all do this together. He has mastered this art in his simplicity. What a beautiful soul bringing people together through the universal language of music

@rafaelrodriguessantos6379 5 жыл бұрын

That shows the power of the music as an universal language... "Music can express something that words can't"

@fauzanahladzikri 3 жыл бұрын

feels like we're in this together... like i'm not alone anymore. WE'RE TOGETHER FOLKS

@mlnyonasi 5 жыл бұрын

2:26 that precious laugh of that child is the best part of this video

@richardlindsey3389 5 жыл бұрын

agreed

@angelemmanuelmartinez4878 3 жыл бұрын

Pure joy right there!

@suemac5 Жыл бұрын

Let's put Bobby McFerrin in charge of world peace. What a talent. What a soul....

@Commutinyyyy 5 жыл бұрын

Why am I crying?

@tebsthemichaelz 5 жыл бұрын

Praveen Dahariya like seriously I just asked myself that...

@mikelabomusic7782 5 жыл бұрын

I like to think it’s because, contrary to popular opinion, human beings are beautiful creatures capable of powerful, loving connection. When we experience, it hits us hard. So much to grateful for and so much to grieve.

@TheoCynical 4 жыл бұрын

You get it even if you don't know why.

@Dsullivann 4 жыл бұрын

The power of human connection

@farrellcityking1 3 жыл бұрын

If you are honest with yourself, you will know the answer.

@tigersharkgaming6058 5 ай бұрын

I don't know why but this song makes me so happy to the point of real happy tears, Thank you so much for this gift too earth.

@FelFree 5 жыл бұрын

Why didnt Disney use the Talent And Magic of this Man ? ..... Bobby McFerren = Spiritual Music

@reservoirchannel5576 5 жыл бұрын

cause they are devils

@SiSoy14 4 жыл бұрын

Iiiiiin the jungleeee the mighty juuuungle the liiiion sleeeeeps toniiiight

@tramrant 4 жыл бұрын

Pixar did)

@shuralmehki 3 жыл бұрын

He was actually really good friends with Robin Williams. Disney should have used more of both of them.

@enjoleb01 3 жыл бұрын

They did, he did a short film call knick knack....it's my favorite!

@miguelcato3529 Жыл бұрын

This man should b placed in every music school, n recognized in every musical class, respect bro from trini,

@darakvq6017 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he’s letting everyone participate in singing😭

@c.r.chandler5905 4 жыл бұрын

My dogs are looking at me trying to figure out why I'm dancing in my chair. This is perfection right here

@leonardonovelli2781 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch this video I feel a sense of freedom and happiness

@mikepetralia6063 5 жыл бұрын

5:50 man in the middle clapping completely off the beat is so me

@dynasty4125 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@turbonbc 5 жыл бұрын

@@dynasty4125 his old

@VLADKHRAPKO 5 жыл бұрын

yeah

@jamieweller7397 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t not notice it At one point he just doesn’t clapp

@bluetape1 2 жыл бұрын

Love him 💓

@Yasperla 3 ай бұрын

Bobby!!! Thank you for this happiness ❤💯❤

@joninehritamusic 5 жыл бұрын

He is such a special man & spirit. Makes my heart happy.

@ajnbin 4 жыл бұрын

I what WC policy what Inp

@folasadeodumosu7634 3 жыл бұрын

True

@turbonbc 5 жыл бұрын

This man is the definition of SOUL!

@mrbigg151 5 жыл бұрын

No words were spoken...but the people understood! Music truly IS a universal language

@aduryant5265 4 жыл бұрын

That's cuz he's improvising in Pentatonic, the Pentatonic scale is present in almost every culture in this world.

@miguelbranquinho7235 2 жыл бұрын

@@aduryant5265 And also because music is intrensic to the human species.

@cynthiahawkins2389 4 жыл бұрын

The first instrument on Earth was the human voice. Wow...

@gpr4eva 5 жыл бұрын

He played the audience better than my ex-girlfriend played me

@Monsoon31 5 жыл бұрын

Black Moses Beats yes he is awesome than yur ex lol

@dogkisses 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@lonewaer 4 жыл бұрын

Oof… felt that one…

@marwanbasil6890 4 жыл бұрын

You need a hug bro?

@ver-seabudar4478 4 жыл бұрын

Ooo self-burn those are rare

@DCBLITZKREIG Жыл бұрын

This man makes art using the audience as his canvas and it makes me cry with happiness.

@hockeymike333 4 жыл бұрын

That one lady was gonna steal the show if he let her run away with it haha great show!

@daudaliyafie546 3 жыл бұрын

i literally clapping when the girl sing and improv ! soooo good

@Efrouwa Жыл бұрын

@ 2:27 when the child bursts out laughing probably due to all the chills they got from that sound effect, soo beautiful

@BabyBoiQue 5 жыл бұрын

The joy in the baby laughing at 2:25 is what music does to you. I just hope the child isn't corrupted by the garbage of today and loses the joy in simple real pure performances like this

@Leergreen 2 жыл бұрын

Who needs war with such beautiful human harmony

@jeneeclark497 Жыл бұрын

Blessed to see Bobby 4 times. . . Including front row once. He is amazing!

@fablecouvrette5334 Жыл бұрын

This might be universally THE BEST thing to show someone who's having a bad psychedelic experience. Bring that mind back to pure playfulness that vibrates with you on every level. Keep it in your back pocket!

@masanaranwashe5795 3 жыл бұрын

why am i only discovering this amazing talented man today?😭

@mgl1558 2 жыл бұрын

Bobby McFerrin is a therapist that helps to be happy and release depression from ur body , is legend

@OGSinisterPotato Жыл бұрын

This man has a large portion of humanity held within his heart. Such power.

@DaTr0LL1 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best of humanity. It's a celebration of life and joy and love and music.

@GeorgeLimaaa 4 жыл бұрын

Just when I thought this couldn't get any better, he passes the mic to the audience and they keep rocking it!

@xorqwerty8276 4 жыл бұрын

The guy at 5:52 in the background couldn't get in time with the clap! This is my life.

@Nobody-zc7kp 2 жыл бұрын

Ksksksksksks

@justinyearing3489 2 жыл бұрын

Are you chasing life or is life chasing you? Let’s hear an update man. Hope you’re good.

@daniellerubin1079 4 жыл бұрын

I got chills literally everywhere from this. Legit even my cheeks were tingling

@spiritualprepper3896 4 жыл бұрын

Danielle Rubin learn about kundalini energy

@theexit3325 2 жыл бұрын

Ayyo🤨

@musicbymenickyoung7246 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is absolutely one of my favourite artists

@rkosurvivor 5 жыл бұрын

Huge smile on my face, made me feel like a kid again. Absolutely love this guy wow

@benjaminakahi 2 жыл бұрын

Musical at it finest, the human loop effect just make live music "livelier"

@user-rg3by5cp1q 5 жыл бұрын

It’s sound like Lion King!!! 😄

@vintagejock3951 5 жыл бұрын

So right

@Marisa4412 4 жыл бұрын

Игорь Абраменков what Elton Jhon did was mimick the sounds of Africa, which is what this magnificent piece is

@sharpballer7751 3 жыл бұрын

A little bit

@imack1051 2 жыл бұрын

Back to the roots.

@demois 4 жыл бұрын

My whole life over the last 4 years has been an almost constant struggle of looking for my passions & purpise and my soul has become tired of it. All i want to do is make others shine through my own shining.

@ethannelson3555 2 жыл бұрын

That sort of self-awareness will get you far, my friend. Follow it!! And follow God, he has a huge purpose for you:)

@Rambl3On 3 жыл бұрын

It’s like the origins of music.... perfected.

@cesarcoelho7227 Жыл бұрын

The MOST underrated American Artist ever

@elijahcovarrubio234 4 жыл бұрын

Dude right before he stood up from the chair I got a incredible urge to stand up. That’s music.

@samwilliamson4715 Жыл бұрын

Happiness in sound - without a band and without words; just sounds and a very talented improviser 😊

@creatinotionchannel2680 3 жыл бұрын

I love the kids laughter a couple of minutes in. Several minutes of pure joy!

@kaylenehousego8929 2 жыл бұрын

Its now 2022 - lets not loose the music. Love n blessings from Australia.

@drbennyrodriguez7745 2 жыл бұрын

If you watch this and not feel happy for the rest of the day, please check your pulse! Amazing!!!!

@andreasmoller33 4 жыл бұрын

At 3:05 you’re in the obligation to think about the "Lion King” 🔥 That’s a real African music

@johnbethell1952 5 жыл бұрын

I will be singing this all day now

@GygyMy 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I can be part of one of his audiences at least once in my life. This man is a wonder of life! Love you Sir McFerrin

@amateurecologist 2 жыл бұрын

This should be prescribed by doctors, no matter what happens to you❤️

@mylesajkay5336 5 жыл бұрын

This is pure therapy for stress, disappointment, heartache, frustration etc. Wow cool

@christopherbartley6885 2 жыл бұрын

The entire video I couldn't help but smile...

@robertschaeffer5861 4 жыл бұрын

Bobby Mcferrin taught me to be my own Walkman..."Don't Worry Be Happy "...

@tjapata8835 6 жыл бұрын

The beggining is like a crowd of little sweet children are running and playing on my soul))

@imamidevz9245 Жыл бұрын

OMG such a beautiful artist. Out of this world talent. I wish 1Million Times to meet you someday in person. That would be a dream come true. Maestro genius Bobby!

@lilianabartosi7356 3 жыл бұрын

What a natural talent! Extraordinary, what a special treat! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋❤️

@MrBitviper 2 жыл бұрын

he plays them like a fiddle what amazing showmanship

@farrellcityking1 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby has always had his powers on full display. He is the perfect human instrument.

@chuzjes2882 3 жыл бұрын

I just can say something, THIS IS MAGICAL!!!!!!

@swayahhamza1285 2 жыл бұрын

He made a concert from just two words ! Genius ❤️

@jermeyj1 2 жыл бұрын

Bobby is a Legend he is music and melody.

@tibitusheth2278 5 жыл бұрын

Why am I crying? 2:26 that precious laugh of that child is the best part of this video shouts the man in the middle with absolutely no sense of time

@emmanuelsebua1445 5 жыл бұрын

Only Bobby can do this... True artistry...

@vincentaryasatya65 3 жыл бұрын

Interactive concert. Audience happy that's the goal. And he brought it with his talented, skillful vocalizing technique. God Bless Him

@airlives422 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Bobby McFerrin came to the Bay Area and every venue he was to be at sold out before I could get a ticket 🎫. I cried.😢 Well, if I never have the opportunity to see him perform live again. I will hold dearly the memory of the time I did get to see him 20 years ago in San Diego, Ca which was one of my most magical musical experiences. I will never, ever forget it.😌

@shanecateriny4359 Жыл бұрын

This guy should be president. Who wouldn’t love this dude. No talking just harmony

@camerontaylor4183 5 жыл бұрын

How can you dislike this?

@kenzito101 5 жыл бұрын

I ask myself that question everyday. I guess life must be balanced, nothing can be enjoyed by everyone.

@vernonbear 5 жыл бұрын

Akiru's Lab love can be, we just need to learn how to accept and give it.

@kenzito101 5 жыл бұрын

@@vernonbear some people love hating so...

@thevitruvianman9781 5 жыл бұрын

@@kenzito101 Exactly. Without hate we wont know what love is. This is what people dont understand like gavin. They think life is all one sided. Forces must be balanced.

@folasadeodumosu7634 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder