Flash Mobs, Revisted

On a dreary day, I decided to watch Flash Mob on the Copenhagen Metro to cheer myself. I realized that just as  Chaiyya, Chaiyya has ruined trains for me (can't see one without desiring to dance on their tops), the Copenhagen Metro Flash mob has ruined metros for me, as I expect to be serenaded by an orchestra when I ride one.

Despite this turn of events, I am still as much a fan of flash mobs as ever, and have managed to find some new ones (and some old) which can brighten any day. My only complaint is that in these flash mobs, there are too much time spent on filming the observers rather than the performers. 

1st Latvian Flash Mob FOLK Dance [Bite dāvana Rīgai] in Riga, August 20, 2009
It would have been fun to have been a participant in this...

Flashmob Moscow (Russia) : Putting on the Ritz 2012
What fun! 

Flash Mob - Ode an die Freude ( Ode to Joy ) Beethoven Symphony No.9 
One of my favorites...

"The Worst Test" - an engineering flash mob

Uh-oh..

Irish Fest Flash Mob at Chase Plaza! 
So lovely...

Flashmob oficina paro (Carne Cruda 2.0) 
What a way to brighten an office...

Central Park Swing Flash Mob 7.24.2011
This would have been fun to be a part of...

Miami City Ballet 'Random Act of Culture' at Wynwood Walls
Beautiful... 

Opera Company of Philadelphia Geno's Steaks Random Act of Culture - April 28, 2012 
Fun...

Opera Company of Philadelphia Ikea Random Act of Culture - May 26, 2012
From Mozart's Magic Flute...

Random Act of Culture - "Habanera" in Macon, GA
This would have been fun to witness... 

Flashmob Opera - Festival La Perla - AIDA 2013
Beautiful how it unfolds...

Random Acts of Culture at the DIA
Fun... 

Random Act of Culture at Belk Southpark - Opera Carolina
This would have been fun to see...

Macon Symphony Orchestra Random Act of Culture at Publix
What a way to ring in the New Year!
  
Carmen at the Airport: Random Acts of Culture
Beautiful...  

A Giant Random Act of Culture Finale Surprises more than 3,000 people 
Stunning...

 

Random Act of Culture - Macy's Aventura in Miami 
Beautiful...

Random Videos

I am fervent fan of flash mobs. However, there are other videos that don't strictly qualify as flash mobs, but have that certain je ne sais quoi that makes them eminently watchable. Here are a few of my favorite new discoveries:


2cellos Thunderstruck
The original is bland by comparison...

Musical Eastern Faucet
The tune is so haunting. Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming it..

Carmina Barmina Burana Flashmob Orfeó d'Aldaia
The soprano's voice is so lovely, as is everyone's. A wonderful production...

The US Air Force Band at the Smithsonian Museum 
It would have been nice to have witnessed this...

Flashmob - Bolero de Ravel na Pinacoteca de São Paulo, Brasil, Conservatoire de Paris, GURI & EMESP
I like the mix of ages in its performers.... A great performance...

British Army musicians flashmob: "Sing, Sing, Sing" in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, 21 Sep 2013 
What fun!

Probably the best flashmob you ever saw!!!!!! 
Well, it is very good...

TAKE THE FLOOR Flashmob Dublin Airport
This must have been great to see...

Urban Ballerina
Beautiful...

Random Acts of Ballet: NYC
Lovely...

Urban Ballets.mp4
Beautiful...

Random Acts of Culture 

CATA Acts of Culture: Indian Dance Troupe, July 15, 2013 
Beautiful.. Great song also...

Georgia on my Mind: Macon Symphony Random Act of Culture 
Cute baby...

Sofia Opera and Ballet Flash mob
What beautiful voices...



From Improv Everywhere

Conduct Us
This looks like fun...

Carousel Horse Race
"The frog is still in there, believe it or not..."

Star Wars Subway Car - Movies In Real Life
If only Darth Vader had not rushed his lines... Hilarious despite that...

The Boardroom
Ha!

Suicide Jumper (Remastered!)
Funny...

Synchronized Swimming (in a public fountain)
I hope they make the Olympics!

No Shirts (111 Shirtless Men in Abercombie and Fitch)
Funny...


And just because:

Posh Dancing
Who knew Mr Darcy was so accomplished?