Lovebox: Expect The Unexpected

[MissVelvetElle]

Made me Smile! Makes me want to make other people smile today too!

[justbill86]

owww behaaave!

[MikeIvensky]

Trollololololo V 2.0

[NakuRL]

The blonde girl singing is my girlfriend in my dreams

[TutorialTVOfficial]

Trying to get mates to do this in my local town centre :D

[migas28]

oh man why aren't they ever in my train every morning :(

[Chebrooks01]

This video is brilliantly uplifting. We're doing a project on London Tubes aswell.

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[LOC241186]

This....has made my day ^ ^

[LoveHateTravelVideos]

Great video! Keep happy commuters :)

[Twabeeya]

Music does make people happy. :) this is awesome, reminds me of Jazz Tonic. So lively.

[Raydarix]

Just found this by accident great job Swingle Singers :)

[samurai650]

I challenge you to watch this video and not smile. Its absolutely impossible! Unless you're soulless...

[Yossus]

man if i had just gotten into the tube right after this... i'd been pretty pissed with myself :D

[aldwin1213]

6 people were those who are listening to their iPods.

[1suavo]

I had the opportunity to see them live in San Antonio tmea convention this year..they are amazing

[93RAFISKATER]

thumps up if u also tried it and every sad wtf why are u singing?

[skyline320HP]

просто СУПЕР!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CarlViola]

Love around 0.46 Just Brilliant

[lovelyMoni96]

i bet that brightened up everyone's day :')

[huangweiyin]

is the brunet sitting down from the T-mobile advert?

[Dinkyswingle]

@huangweiyin Hey - yeah she is! She's the featurned "violinist" at the start! We are all from The Swingle Singers, and we were all in the ad in various capacities x

[huangweiyin]

@Dinkyswingle I just rewatched the advert again and I saw you guys! I loved the muted trumpet! I co-run a choir and you guys are my new heroes now! X

[Dinkyswingle]

@huangweiyin Sweet! :-)

[andrewojwilson]

@huangweiyin yeah, from the acappella group the Swingle Singers... the others were all there too! :) (check them out - they're epic)

[willyeteson]

Latest video by The Swingles:

search for "Swingles Libertango"

[rosasymariposas]

Amazing. 6 people were clearly not riding this tube!

[OfficerRobertHall]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Any of you people who either don't like or pu-pu the Swingle Singers haven't a clue as to the talent, training and experience it takes to put together a piece like this. As a musician we tried to do a few of these and it _ain't_ easy!

[Mr1234jam]

this never happens when im on the underground... shame :( but a really great group and video!!

[Igorenya222]

))

[MegaBananaHammock]

We watched this today in band be use we are playing thins song. I thought it was really good and I've always wanted to do something like it. Also, my band teacher told us he went to high school with the guy that starts the beat with the coffee cup, I think that's really cool!

[Dinkyswingle]

@MegaBananaHammock Ooh are you from Germany then? Or your teacher's German? Glad you like it! :-)

[joluciodasilva]

Check it out! ALL of these singers are in the new T mobile Ad at Heathrow!!!

[RosannaOlivia]

My friends and I tried to recreate this on our way to lovebox, possibly the biggest fail of my life...

[ne1l007]

Why is the guy holding a copy of the FT, since when did cityboys wear ties.

[joluciodasilva]

@ne1l007 I didn't realise that was the point of the video!

[ne1l007]

@joluciodasilva

Well why would you waste money on something that has no concern to you.

I also noticed that you made this video your favourite.

Why would you do that? this sucks!

[Dinkyswingle]

@ne1l007 This video was an advert for a festival. As you can see at the end. That was the point!

[ne1l007]

@Dinkyswingle

watching this i expect the festival to be sold out. just joking.

i would pay not to watch this. this really sucks. and i would be pissed if i saw this on the train

[Dinkyswingle]

@ne1l007 Ha ha. Sucks for you that you watched it then. Feel free to pay me for not watching it...

[AcousticUplift]

'Tis a shame...So easy to knock something if you can't do it or don't understand it. I wish I was a Swingle. It would have been so much fun to be on this train. I'd have joined in. Great interpretation of a killer song. Roll on the 'London Acappella Festival' next week!

[ne1l007]

@AcousticUplift

this really sucks. i also hate the name 'lovebox' WTF

[joluciodasilva]

@ne1l007 Lovebox is the name of the Festival we were promoting. 

[andygriff1987]

@ne1l007 How does this suck?!

[andygriff1987]

@ne1l007 Well, I'm glad someone of your intellectual caliber has crawled out of their shell and somehow been able to spew pointless crap on to the internet. It's like my parents used to say- "If you can't say anything nice, shut the bloody hell up".

Ok, so the name of the video isn't great, the singing, however, is excellent. If you say otherwise, then you're nothing but an ignorant troll.

[andygriff1987]

@ne1l007 I also go to a redbrick, and intelligence isn't a guarantee of a lack of ignorance. Also, given your spelling of listen, and inability to realise that I am, in fact, reading your opinion shows that intelligence is lacking somewhat as well.

Note that an opinion would be "I don't like it", not "This sucks". The vocal talent is clearly excellent here.

And don't try and pull the "I go to a top redbrick university", because I know plenty of people that do and are thick as two short planks.

[andygriff1987]

@ne1l007 Ooh, this is getting amusing now. No, just no. Jog on troll. Go and show off your superior intellectual skills elsewhere. They aren't getting you very far on the internet.

[ajrcgeneral]

Awesome!

[lynxzrz]

Human kind has hope.

[trahnomis]

Saw them at the Vintage at Goodwood festival. Fantastic!

[janaltus]

I love the lady with the blonde hair sitting just below the singer in the suit (towards the end of the video). She might not know the arrangement but she wants to join in the fun anyway. That's just like me. I want to search you out and sing along (I'm sitting at home and doing it, regardless). Many thanks for bringing such joy!

[MrTreiseris]

This is very positive video! (:

Thanks, it made my day brighter! :)

I wish that I could seen your performance live! <3

[mzbelgium]

These guys and girls are brilliant, talented and lovely. If you get the chance to see them live, go - you won't be disappointed!

[joluciodasilva]

@mzbelgium Thanks so much! x

[eddiepurple]

Christ, I can't imagine anything worse than being stuck on a carriage with this shit going down.

[Creatix1986]

Die swingles wheee cool ! Und dann noch die kleine Hommage an die Jungs aus aus ihrem ubahn video "i been waiting for this moment..."... wheee!!! spitze!

[munkabooka]

I love the people that defer the present moment enjoyment of this spontaneous event to video it

[bmwmerc12]

Its one of those feel good factors I love it Brilliant why cant this happen every day? And im in love with the woman in the blue spotted top xx

[KillaBeeCK]

That was awesome! So cool, and we can see you hiding in the corner there Nick!

[Dinkyswingle]

Thanks for checking out the video everyone! We had such a fun time on ITV This Morning (this morning!) - please send this link on to people you know and spread the word! :-)

[TiMeCapsule123]

@Dinkyswingle I saw you on This Morning (actually - on "This Morning" with Ruth and Eamonn - THIS MORNING! You know what I mean!! Anyway it was brilliant keep this up it's like in musicals when people just burst into song! : )

[TiMeCapsule123]

@Dinkyswingle I saw you on This Morning (actually - on "This Morning" with Ruth and Eamonn - THIS MORNING! You know what I mean!! Anyway it was brilliant keep this up it's like in musicals when people just burst into song! : )

[Dinkyswingle]

@TiMeCapsule123 Ha ha - I keep having that problem! I'm glad you liked it! We had such a blast, everyone was lovely and it was exciting being on the set!

best,

Clare x

[Dinkyswingle]

@TiMeCapsule123 Ha ha - I keep having that problem! I'm glad you liked it! We had such a blast, everyone was lovely and it was exciting being on the set!

best,

Clare x

[TheGullsFan]

absolutely brilliant!

[kirstyf409]

i love this vidio and i love that guys facial expression ant the  start

[rocksteadyls]

gammyleg123 please upload your ny version.

[rocksteadyls]

everyones here now they been on TV eh.. can't blame you, me too

[sasie21]

Absolutly brilliant

[dazautomatic3]

i love it makes me laugh so much, wish i was on the tube when it happened! well done You sound brilliant :)

[gammyleg123]

i was in New York a few years ago on the subway and the same thing happened there, not from these guys tho from some other band, i should upload the vid really :)

[AndrewJM70]

Just saw them perform on This Morning - absolutely amazing!

[Devonknight90]

Thumbs up if you saw this from This Morning ;)

[Scottishcarly]

omg - how utterly JOYOUS !!! I LOVE it !!! Wish this would happen on the Edinburgh-Glasgow line :)

[carlabutterworth]

lol!

[jammy10p]

The Underground, full of surprises :P

[EntropicWizard]

Epic awesomeness!! It's not often you actually find a feel good video that actually puts a smile on your face. Kudos!!!!

[finbarrtheking]

I went there friday and sunday for free :)

[youwinoneinternets]

If people burst into song like that around me on a train, I'd be tempted to join in with stupid Vic and Bob style "singing" lol

[mhoseinofi]

so so so endlessly cool :-) <3

[GLOKD]

what a treat for those passengers! lady at 1:00 overwhelmed with joy.

[heather6woodhead]

This is fantastic! Makes me feel glad to be alive!

[LoveGirugamesh]

original!: D

[chooby3000]

epic

[dontpanicmanchester]

very well done. the suited guy is amazing.

deffo some stage school voices in amongst that troop. the crisp look blonde girl for sure.

[ChrisMcQueen85]

All sorts of awesome!!!

[ZoryaDanis]

Love it!



[hooray23]

Brilliant!

[jamilabp]

amazingggg

[gavwaters]

Amazing.

Nothing like this ever happens when I'm on the tube, I just get hassled by beggars and crazies.

[dm97cmjw]

Strong work guys! Hope the gig goes well.

[iceblue1973]

This is great, it puts a big smile on my face every time I watch it....BRILLIANT

[Dinkyswingle]

This same group The Swingle Singers are going to be performing at LOVEBOX Festival on sunday 18th July at 15.30 at the Gaymer Bandstand! Hope to see you there! x

[timtimesampson1]

happy hippy funtimes

[mrsalip]

Of course, any particular time?

[Dinkyswingle]

@debros65 Tobias is the one dressed as a builder with the coffee cup! Is the disguise that good?! :-)

[debros65]

Fantastic! Where was Tobias? Who is the bass?



[mazzarak]

why can't all tube journeys be that much fun?

[Dinkyswingle]

@taniasofys this is The Swingle Singers' version of The Austin Powers Theme Tune, Soul Bossa Nova, by Quincy Jones. It's available on 'Mood Swings', available on iTunes :-)

[lou4pinkratz]

I don't know what that skeptical guy is listening to but I can hear the train...! It's all awesome. Love it.

[Dinkyswingle]

Thanks guys! Yes we do quite often sing this in our concerts, especially since it was used in the pilot episode of GLEE!

[laflatta]

assolutamente fantastici!!!

[mrmartip]

Do you sing this in your concerts?

[splabong0]

AWESOME! YOU'VE GOTTA POST MORE! :D

sops are great and clear! :D

[MUNNS743]

expect the unexpected 4 real!!

[spangleJ]

This is lovely. But... there is no way on God's green earth that this sound was made on a moving packed tube train. Perfect in-time rhythm, no train noise, no noise from any other passengers, no screeching breaks. I think it's either be overlaid, tightened up or cleaned up a lot post production. Sounds very studio. A shame to mess with flash mob productions. They are what they are. That's the beauty of them. Shouldn't pretend.

[MrFunkateer]

@spangleJ Sure was buddy! Did it wearing radio lapel mics. Which train and passenger noises cant you hear? Some post production to sync the audio & video and some levels, but otherwise its as it was on God's Green Earth!

[spangleJ]

@MrFunkateer not a chance

[joluciodasilva]

@spangleJ @spangleJ I can assure you @MrFunkateer is telling the truth as he is one of the singers! (As am I...!!!) Performed wearing radio lapel mics and then post production to sync audio and video and to correct some levels. I'll take it as a compliment if you don't believe us! In one of the opening shots at 0:38 you can see our sound engineer with his headphones on...

[nilbud]

@spangleJ I guess you're feeling embarrassed because you made a fool of yourself. Think of it as a lesson in life. Remember it the next time and check yourself. You shouldn't pretend to know what you're on about.

[mrsalip]

Perhaps the next one could be a full concert on the London to Edinburgh express? Everyone would get there so much quicker, and happy! Except for the singers of course! lol

[JACKLOUISCHARLES]

london underground i wish it was like that everyday

[adamamamama]

I LOVE IT! THIS MADE MY DAY! xx

[Flissish]

I love how there is a vuvuzela button on this...enhances the experience no end...NOT! LOL. Awesome work guys!!!! :-) :-)

[Dinkyswingle]

Thanks for all your nice comments guys! Help us get the word out by sharing it on facebook, twitter, whatever your vibe! :-)

[Blackmore1987]

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[fleego]

Really uplfiting

[pasinigiovanni]

You guys are great, we have all your CDs, I listen to you since when I was a child, I admire your passion and joyfulness!

[mrmartip]

is this one of the Glee songs?

[joluciodasilva]

@mrmartip Yep! It was played in full in the GLEE pilot! "Soul Bossa Nova" arranged by A. L'Estrange from the album 'Mood Swings" with a little nod to Naturally 7 in the middle!

[mrmartip]

@joluciodasilva Thanks! I thought it was just the Austin Power Theme, which Glee had picked up!

[alidonaghue1]

how could this vid possible get 2 dislikes?!

[pianomags]

@alidonaghue1 I love close harmony and respect all the work Swingles do. But the ppl on the carriage didn't have a choice to listen or not. Possible reason.

[lecarosa]

ELES SÃO FANTÁSTICOS!

A D O R OOOOOOOOOOOO!

[AledSoP]

Absolutely brilliant, bet that made the commuters day, it certainly made me smile.. well done. ;o)

[debbela]

Swingles are awesome!

[tescopot]

And me!

[mrsalip]

Cheers me up!

[voxpopacapellaband]

love it :)

[jpheiser]

That was awesome. Why can't I live in London and be riding the underground when that happens?

[gigglegirlnoel]

Swingle singers bring me all sorts of jolly good joy. I love them.

[botladola]

thats more cringe worthy then good

[SPVIER]

Great idea - let's go and sing underground, overground, on the ground, up in the air, under water, in space!! #acappella #guerillamarketing #viral

[KDotKilledIt]

the guy next to the asain man @2.15 face is priceless

[westenddreamer]

Ahaa this actually just made me smile so much :) The Swingles are actually incredible :D

[mrsalip]

When and where are the Swingle Singers performing at the Lovebox festival? 18th July???

[joluciodasilva]

@mrsalip Yep! 18th of July, Lovebox Festival, Victoria Park, London!!!

[Dinkyswingle]

@mrsalip - Sorry for the late reply! We're on The Gaymer Stage at LOVEBOX Festival on sun 18th July! See you there?

[Dinkyswingle]

@Dinkyswingle Well that would be helpful, wouldn't it?! ;-) 15.30! Hope to see you there! x

[shmuki2000]

Come to Australia!!! :-)

[largesatsuma]

I love it at around 0:50 when that guy in the suit suddenly starts. That was a real surprise.

[victormwong]

@largesatsuma That would be willy - he's retiring from the group this year.... sad :'(

[Shoj99]

This makes me all sorts of happy.

[21stcenturysongbird]

Wow The Swingle Singers are totally amazing.

[amywelsh2010]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[paulcasey1960]

BRILLIANT! WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE!

[alidonaghue1]

@paulcasey1960 same lol