Naturally 7 - MUSIC VIDEO for open-minded people!

[LaFace]

Inspired by Mr Zoff from the, 'What are you listening to now' thread.

Some of you may know that I am an r&b and hiphop fanatic. I particularly like soul music, and beatboxing is a relatively new phenomenon that has spread throughout the world which has also caught my interest in the past.

Mr Zoff mentioned that he saw the group, 'Naturally 7', as an opening act, and so I decided to wiki and youtube them, and share their performance with the site via a video. They are amazing, and I am grateful for having come across them.

I've seen everyday people post up beatbox or singing videos on youtube, but I wasn't aware of an actual group that has that particular style of incorporating the two. 'Naturally 7' - a complete live soul act with instrumentation provided completely by beatboxing.

I found a video on youtube where the group is on a random train in Paris, and they suddenly start singing and beat boxing the song, 'In the air tonight' (by Phil Collins). The people on the train start getting into the song, and it really is a fantastic occurrence to see, and just proves how music can unite strangers.

The whole train at the end is paying attention to them and is really into the performance, except for one guy in a black jacket, right next to the group, who had his back to them the entire time, and didn't even acknowledge their presence (very rude in my opinion, and is suspect of racial undertones, although for political correctness this obviously cannot be confirmed).

BUT HERE IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO... WATCH IT AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF-KagTq7qY

(it'd be cool if this site had youtube tags so the video could display on the forums, but never mind, it's just a minor thought and isn't the point of this thread).

edit: And here is a video of them in one of their actual live shows. In my honest opinion: f***ING BRILLIANT
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K74owJh_m0&NR=1

[cinnamoroll]

Fantastic!! Thanks so much for introducing me to their music!!!

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I've often wondered why anyone would prefer beatbox or a cappella to instruments. They're talented and it's neat, but it's not for me. I can't say why exactly, but I always feel slightly embarrassed for the performers when I see something like this. To each his own.

[LaFace]

Likewise

I'd prefer if most artists used instruments as opposed to beatboxing for melody and instrumentation. Having said that, the beatboxing and incredible live vocals is what sets this group apart from the rest, and so for them I would prefer it if they kept to their current unique style.