this is exactly the right feel - it's got the groove, the melody, the multiple voices, the sfx - congrats team Durno /Begala - you've cracked the brief!
My name is Eric and i just wanna say South africa has a song here and this one is the best and its proudly african and no 1 can change that for it was cooked here in S.A by african and cooking it for Africa lets pass it on to everyone to listen for its worth it!!
Just checking in to have another listen. Great song!
nolakeith 1 year ago 10
Great Song!
zbb8g944 1 year ago 13
isa lei
Seanben3 1 year ago 7
south africa did great the beautiful game is even more beautiful thank u every south african should be very proud
lobster968 1 year ago 16
mice gracias señor..
Oldnavy92 1 year ago 24
good one let's go World Cup is ON PPL.
SoccerboyA63 1 year ago 21
I'm a fan!
ProfessorHicks 1 year ago 24
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JamfriendsMusic 1 year ago
This is amazing. It's now time for this to be unleashed upon the world. Let's hope it's sometime soon...
rivermediasa 1 year ago 28
We are very excited to announce that our Song "The Beautiful Game!"
(Eric Begala & Jolanta Durno) is on the South African Team,
Bafana Bafana's Official Album!!!!
And the front cover is the Iconic image above, created by Artist James Durno!
James also did the cover for the Official World Cup Cricket Song in SA, in 2003 - "Welcome to the World", and he also sings on this song!
So SHAPA BAFANA SHAPA!
alinajola 1 year ago 18
@alinajola Well Done! That is such exciting news & well deserved. Watching this space...
nolakeith 1 year ago 20
this song is awesomeeeee.... it gets me on a good mood!!!
cahdez 1 year ago 27
STill enjoying this!
deanwillars 1 year ago 45
the best world cup song ever!
ProfessorHicks 1 year ago 55
Has Denzel Washington heard this yet?
rivermediasa 2 years ago 20
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nolakeith 2 years ago 118
Great song! How can I download it as MP3 or can I buy it on CD?
janinevery 2 years ago 180
How do I get hold of you?
jamesdurnoartist 2 years ago 6
Got a CD of this last week. You have to hear this through a proper sound system to really appreciate it.
rivermediasa 2 years ago 172
How did you get this on CD?
janinevery 2 years ago 15
Splendid!
Good show, old boy!
Best of luck then.
Bye!
nolakeith 2 years ago 151
good mood soccer song. GO USA !!
fejic 2 years ago 189
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Why put lipstick on pig?
Soccer sucks.
revidbilhcs 2 years ago 3
Hau!
This song she is too nice!
rivermediasa 2 years ago 166
This is a great song. I love the beat.
IowaMason 2 years ago 166
Viva South Africa Viva
TrifonKat 2 years ago 163
Yhis is a fantastic song! Well Done, its perfect as the song for the world cup!
Has power , passion and fun all mixed together.
zoenialife 2 years ago 161
All my friends from Russia love this song !!!
ThePcholka 2 years ago 224
@ThePcholka go russia!
bloh12345 1 year ago 13
Напиши I did not understand words but it sounds cool !!!
i wanted to dance and sing !!! Best regards from Russia !
German4850 2 years ago 169
SUPER!!!
Our son is crazy about the song and the fact that Russia will be playing! We hope this song will help Russia and South Africa to win!!!
ThePcholka 2 years ago 178
Nice Work..
And Your Friend "MYKE" did really PUSH people to see it......
khapats 2 years ago 110
Durno u've done a great job with the song, i especially love the cover of the album and i've told u this b4. Noxy
noxolo08 2 years ago 77
Well done! Fresh and fun - and that's what it's all about!
BushLupin 2 years ago 162
this is exactly the right feel - it's got the groove, the melody, the multiple voices, the sfx - congrats team Durno /Begala - you've cracked the brief!
meshugganah 2 years ago 166
I am West Indian and I actually like it. It has a bouncy beat that should really catch on.
Eviesj 2 years ago 162
Wow, awesome!!! Love it!
Now THIS is something I wouldn't mind hearing played at every break during the soccer :)
TheMiracleBook 2 years ago 157
Erm....
Do you know what a dirge is?
rivermediasa 2 years ago 63
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Much Preferred ,When england rule the world than this dirge,it's a shame its been taken off the table,can we have it back!
footielad27 2 years ago
This song actually made me dance
londoncheddar 2 years ago 148
Spread the word about this song. If enough people hear it it could become the official world cup song.
Keep it South African!
rivermediasa 2 years ago 144
Awesome song you guys!! Thanks for making us proud with your wonderful talent!!
derickgray1 2 years ago 115
The song has a catchy, exotic sound which should appear to European listeners and help them identify with the world cup in Africa.
Matfiy 2 years ago 214
Nice on Jolla..... Got my vote
smarterthinking 2 years ago 96
KEEP THE BALL ROLLING...
Hi, I'm Jolanta, the co-writer with
Eric Begala, of "The Beautiful Game!"
Thanks for your support.
This song is a rich collaboration of real
SA talent & it was a such a joy to create!
The energetic vocals at the beginning of the Song are Traditional Tribal Praise Singing, performed by the brilliant Xhosa Poet, Eric Begala.
SUPPORT SA
KEEP THE BALL ROLLING...
Play "The Beautiful Game!"
jjdurno1 2 years ago 54
Very lekker!! African a bit of a South American, Rap - feel.
KarenGermishuys 2 years ago 155
stunning song!
catchy.
african.
both locals and internationals will love it!
well done
ProfHicks1 2 years ago 149
This should make people's first time in Africa memorable.
It's a song you can't get out of your head.
rivermediasa 2 years ago 131
I think this song will work very well as a 'stadium song' for the world cup
jaypiwe 2 years ago 132
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Let's make this South Africa's song! How cool would it be to dance to this in SA clubs during 2010?
Brizzie2000 2 years ago
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Let's make this South Africa's song! How cool would it be to dance to this in SA clubs during 2010?
Brizzie2000 2 years ago
Let's make this South Africa's song! How cool would it be to dance to this in SA clubs during 2010?
Brizzie2000 2 years ago 121
I love that - its fantastic!
lisataljard 2 years ago 113
lovely... catchy tempo!
deanwillars 2 years ago 110
Welcome to Africa!
Unfortunately we don't have Morris dancing here but we do try to keep things exciting...
jamesdurnoartist 2 years ago 19
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CreativeCrucible 2 years ago
The making of this song was a fantastic rich collaboration of SA talent. Well done all who were involved. What a wonderful experience!
jjdurno1 2 years ago 47
My name is Eric and i just wanna say South africa has a song here and this one is the best and its proudly african and no 1 can change that for it was cooked here in S.A by african and cooking it for Africa lets pass it on to everyone to listen for its worth it!!
121212eric 2 years ago 106
The best so far!
The others don't even come close (sorry).
This is after all an African world cup.
rivermediasa 2 years ago 102