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The Harvard Krokodiloes Sing ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ at Sanders Theatre
The Harvard Krokodiloes perform “I Wanna Be Like You” in an a cappella arrangement at Sanders Theatre. Solo voices, ensemble…
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Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes Perform ‘Islands in the Stream’ at the MusiCares Tribute
Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes sing “Islands in the Stream” at the MusiCares tribute to Dolly Parton. Their voices trade…
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Kevin Bacon Plays ‘Ain’t No Grave’ with Acoustic Guitar on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kevin Bacon performs “Ain’t No Grave” with acoustic guitar during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The song emerges…
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Viktoriia Onopriienko Performs a ‘Smooth Criminal’ Ball Routine at Tokyo 2020
Viktoriia Onopriienko performs a rhythmic-gymnastics ball routine to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” at Tokyo 2020. Throws, catches and coordinated movement…
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Jonathan ‘Sugarfoot’ Moffett Plays Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ in Drumeo’s Studio
Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett performs Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” in Drumeo’s studio. Cymbal, snare and bass-drum parts combine into a clear…
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Ren Brings “Heart-Shaped Box” and “Lithium” to Brighton Streets
Ren performs Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” and “Lithium” on a Brighton street. Guitar and voice carry the familiar songs through one…
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Johnny Cash Sings “Hurt” in a Video Mixing Performance and Archive Footage
Johnny Cash performs Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” through voice and guitar in a carefully edited music video. Close performance shots…
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Maliya and Tay Kabs Sing Soul Classics During a Family Car Ride
Maliya and Tay Kabs sing familiar soul songs from their parked car. Rhythmic gestures and playful conversation shape the family…
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The Surfrajettes Turn Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ into a Surf-Guitar Instrumental
The Surfrajettes reinterpret Britney Spears’s “Toxic” as a surf-guitar instrumental. Electric guitars carry the familiar melody while bass and drums…
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Il Grande Piano Rehearses Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ on a Giant Floor Keyboard
Il Grande Piano perform “Bohemian Rhapsody” on a giant outdoor keyboard in Verbania. Two players coordinate their steps across the…
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Simone Alexander and The Liberators Sing ‘Loosen’ Aboard a Train
Simone Alexander and fellow singers perform Aly Halpert’s “Loosen” inside a train carriage. Repeating phrases and layered voices create a…
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Erin Morton Performs Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ with CCM’s Student Jam Band
Erin Morton performs Radiohead’s “Creep” with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s student Jam Band. Piano, bass, guitar and…
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Adam Lambert Recasts Cher’s ‘Believe’ as a Kennedy Center Ballad
Adam Lambert performs Cher’s “Believe” at the Kennedy Center Honors in a measured ballad arrangement. Sustained vocal phrases and restrained…
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Justin Bieber and benny blanco Give ‘Lonely’ an Acoustic Recording Frame
Justin Bieber and benny blanco present an acoustic version of “Lonely.” A close vocal line and restrained keyboard accompaniment leave…
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Jörg Hegemann and Stefan Ulbricht Share One Piano for ‘Sixth Avenue Express’
Jörg Hegemann and Stefan Ulbricht play “Sixth Avenue Express” together on one piano. Rolling boogie-woogie patterns and quick melodic figures…
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Johnny Depp Leads Hollywood Vampires Through ‘Heroes’ at Montreux
Hollywood Vampires perform David Bowie’s “Heroes” at the Montreux Jazz Festival with Johnny Depp on lead vocals. Electric guitars and…
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Matt Mauser Sings ‘Against All Odds’ for His America’s Got Talent Audition
Matt Mauser performs “Against All Odds” on America’s Got Talent after introducing the personal context behind his audition. A measured…
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Doña Oxford Builds a Boogie-Woogie Groove at the Riverfront Blues Festival
Doña Oxford performs boogie-woogie at the Riverfront Blues Festival with the band supporting her keyboard lines. Repeating patterns and melodic…
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Neil Diamond Performs ‘Sweet Caroline’ at the Broadway Opening of A Beautiful Noise
Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” at the Broadway opening of A Beautiful Noise. The familiar refrain connects his performance with…
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Procol Harum Bring ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ to Ledreborg Castle with Orchestra and Choir
Procol Harum perform “A Whiter Shade of Pale” at Ledreborg Castle with the Danish National Concert Orchestra and choir. Gary…
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