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Antwerp, Belgium's train station musical surprise: Everyone does The Sound of Music
Not since Improv Everywhere's Food Court Musical have I been so pleased by a surprise musical number in a public place. This time the setting is Central Train Station in Antwerp, Belgium and the vehicle is Julie Andrew's voice singing "Do A Deer" from The Sound of Music over the loud speaker. First, just a man and a young girl start to dance as if drawn in by the song. Gradually, the few become a crowd that exudes joy.
Although this singing and dancing number might have been inspired by Improv Everywhere's antics, particularly Frozen Grand Central, this stunt is part of an ad campaign for a reality TV show. Regardless, the result is superb. This starts out slow and then builds as more and more people join in. I dare you to not hum a few bars.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CherrySlurpees Apr 8th 2009 10:39AM
This reminds me a great deal of the T-Mobile UK advert from a few months ago: http://www.youtube.com/user/lifesforsharing . I absolutely love it when people dance en masse like this. Makes me smile.
Scott Carmichael Apr 8th 2009 12:08PM
Fantastic clip. Like the previous commenter said, this really brings a smile to your face.
Bill Apr 8th 2009 1:03PM
Just great!
Josephine Snyder Apr 15th 2009 3:47PM
You made me cry just remembering where I saw this movie with my mother-in-law (now in a better place) so many years age. WOW! Thank you for showing true and spontaneous happiness by every day people. I loved it.
FRANK Apr 16th 2009 1:58PM
wAS SWEPT AWAY when I ran across this by acident
Dane Apr 17th 2009 1:33AM
I enjoyed this clip immensely. I have watched it many times and cannot believe how joyful it makes me everytime. It makes me thankful to be alive.
paul birdsall Apr 18th 2009 9:02PM
What a wonderful display of having - and giving - fun.
I wonder for which tv channel and which reality show this was staged? It would be very interesting for more detail other than there were just "2 rehersals". It is really hard to believe that there were ONLY two rehersals.
And another question, how were the participants recruited?
Dick DeCowsky Apr 20th 2009 6:23PM
In today's world of terrorists, sadness, and wars; we need more of this kind of joy!
pamela Apr 27th 2009 10:24AM
Love The Sound Of Music Musical and absolutely loved this video. It actually brought a lump to my throat.
What a brilliant disco sound.
Fantastic.
Monique Jul 15th 2009 6:33AM
I just found this video and it gave me the chills. This as the station in Antwerp has a very special place in my heart. I use to live in Antwerp 4 years ago and still come back on a regular basis, so I visit the station frequently. Too bad I missed this event. Really it brought a smile and a tear to my face as I miss Antwerp.
A Dutch girl in the UK
carol Nov 30th 2009 11:44AM
I was so overwelmed with joy that it brought tears to my eyes the first time and every time after. I could watch it a hundred times ,make me feel so......Good!!