Sunday 8 June 2008

42nd street subway musicians

I heard this group in the subway station at 42nd Street today. At least I think it was them - not sure - my guys didn't have drums, but they were really rockin' it - they were moving in time with each other.* I had to give them a dollar just for playing in such subterranean humidity.

http://www.leechvideo.com/video/view445567.html

*Note, I later looked at the video above and the person who posted it commented on their synchronised moves - so it must be the same guys (although they looked cooler today in their white vests.)

Update: here they are again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0depjy7tlg

They are the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Apparently, they've had a number one record in Japan, and worked with Damon Albarn. Obviously, I've got a talent for spotting real class.

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