Flash mobs started popping up in New York around 2003. Since then, they’ve exploded onto the social media scene. When musicians come together to create flash mobs, they create spontaneous performances of pure harmony that people all around the world love to watch! This massive group of musicians came together in the Paris Train Station to soothe the crowd with a performance of “Boléro” by Maurice Ravel.
The sound they produce is magical—and this flash mob is terrific!
From just one drummer, a gigantic flash mob formed at the train station in Paris, Gare Saint-Lazare.
At the beginning of the video, a single drummer sets up his instrument and people stop to see what the commotion is as he begins to play a beat. Soon, a man tuning cello pops up as well and joins the lone drummer.
The cellist is followed by a violinist who walks up while tuning his violin as well. For a few moments, it’s still just the drummer playing as the other musicians prepare their instruments.
A flutist starts to play with the drummer as the rest of the flash mob starts to arrive as well.
With the violinist and cellist patiently standing by, the drummer and flutist play a delightful tune to test out their instruments before another sound permeates the air. It’s the sound of a clarinet! Still, nobody can see her until she comes up the escalator followed by another violinist.
After that, the deep sound of a trombone echos right behind her—and then the real show is about to commence
Spectators quickly gather to enjoy watching the talented flash mob play!
Many of the people pull out their phones to get pictures and videos of the epic display. With rows of musicians now playing their instruments, the gorgeous song “Bolero” streams through the station. Multiple instruments sound off to create the brilliant sound, all while the conductor stands in front to direct the music.
Unable to believe what they’re seeing, viewers record videos to document the amazing performance. From start to finish, the enormous group of musicians captivates the crowd that has gathered. The onlookers can’t get enough and a loud cheer erupts when the music is finished.
The audience clearly approves!
To date, nearly 4.5 million people have viewed this musical flash mob on YouTube.
Music lovers everywhere were stunned by the harmonious flash mob, and more than 24,000 people liked the video. Beyond that, hundreds of them left comments.
“WONDERFUL! The world NEEDS more impromptu music performances … lets trade munitions for music instruments and bullets for strings, reeds, drum sticks and plectrums … this is nourishing.” Said one YouTube user.
“I guess that the Bolero from Ravel is extremely typical the best peace for such a flash-mob, I really enjoyed it, from the first second until the last one, the drummer part is the hardest I know, he did a great job, excellent!!” Said another.
By the end of the flash mob, the people at the train station were floored with gratitude.
The people absolutely loved the performance and it was clear no one saw it coming—but they sure were glad it came! That’s the beauty of a flash mob: it can truly make a bad day great again!
You don’t want to miss this incredible performance by this wonderful flash mob. To see the touching musical gathering, watch the video below!
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