I saw Abel and Manchester Collective perform for the first time last night in NYC and the experience was absolutely mesmerizing. I was almost sad when I realized the concert was ending, but I shifted my focus to gratitude to witness their talent. 1000/10 would do this again!
Not only is he a phenomenal musician, he really knows how to work the crowd! As a previous commenter pointed out, the crowd is small b/c it was the height of COVID, but he and the band evidently didn't let that dampen their spirits. He and the band have a great rapport, which also makes it wonderful to watch.
Beautiful and inspiring. Truly a symbiotic fusion in between Africa's tribal music and classic European music. In a sense music has connected and brought together in peace continent of colonized and colonists. This is why music is such a powerful tool by bringing people together if done right... music is truly a language of a human soul and goes far beyond traditional spoken language. Thank you for sharing this musical experience!👏👍
At this time in 2021 it was almost impossible to celebrate such performances, as we were in lockdown because of Corona……really wonder how they managed to be allowed to perform at all!
I found you last night Abel. Wow, feeling your spirit. I had a dream last night and I met you it was like I was connecting into a different version of reality. Epic to meet you hahahaha
I watched a video where it was explained that usually the orchestra he usually works with memorizes most of the pieces because they are extremely difficult (or maybe near impossible) to put on sheet music
I saw Abel and Manchester Collective perform for the first time last night in NYC and the experience was absolutely mesmerizing. I was almost sad when I realized the concert was ending, but I shifted my focus to gratitude to witness their talent. 1000/10 would do this again!
you're so lucky, i need to see him perform 😭
Not only is he a phenomenal musician, he really knows how to work the crowd! As a previous commenter pointed out, the crowd is small b/c it was the height of COVID, but he and the band evidently didn't let that dampen their spirits. He and the band have a great rapport, which also makes it wonderful to watch.
Words do not do justice to this music.
This is the music my father taught me most of my life i learnt to appreciate it before his passing even more so after. God rest his soul 🙏🏾
44:00 just watching the drummer be a Pixar/Ghibli character for 3 minutes
Oh, but 1:03:30 the furious gale of Sirocco... fantastic!
I knew the drummer was my favorite from the first song, but then his solo at 44 minutes just confirmed it!
Utterly phenomenal. That is fireworks in my brain
As a fellow South African and a violinist, bravo Abel!
ditto!
Just Sensational...what a wonderful peformance , I'm only a coupla years late...!!
What a joy!)) MIllion thanks is not enough)
This kind of music would crush at music festivals. So high energy, so unique, people would love it.
Beautiful and inspiring. Truly a symbiotic fusion in between Africa's tribal music and classic European music. In a sense music has connected and brought together in peace continent of colonized and colonists. This is why music is such a powerful tool by bringing people together if done right... music is truly a language of a human soul and goes far beyond traditional spoken language.
Thank you for sharing this musical experience!👏👍
Abel is incredible!!!! 👏👏👏 Amazing ❤️❤️❤️
I love your soul, great Abe!
HOW IS THIS THEATRE SO EMPTY, this is PHENOMENAL
At this time in 2021 it was almost impossible to celebrate such performances, as we were in lockdown because of Corona……really wonder how they managed to be allowed to perform at all!
Found you this week...you now my S.Afrikan inspiration and hope for a new S.Afrika , a home of happiness...and
This is brilliance at it's highest. Asante sana Abel and your esteemed colleagues
Très belle découverte. Il n y a pas mieux que la musique pour fédérer les peuples.
Une très belle découverte pour moi aussi.
Спасибо, дружище. Я почувствовал себя дома ❤
Thats so wonderful. Glad to have discovered him.
Incredible
my eardrums will never be the saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!!!! I Need to see these guys!
Unbelievable stuff...
thanks for posting! excited to see this in New York in October!!
I heard you for the first time last night in Seattle, so moved by the music and filled by the spirit of it.
WOW!
BRAVOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!
JUST AMAZING
This is a wonderful discovery. Very empowering.
this is pure gold
Great performance! I'd love to see Trevor Watts play with this ensemble.
Magnifico, strepitoso, energia pura
Wonderful - what a TRIP!!
Bravo Abel! Love your music
insane!!!!!
Ze wonderful Wondy greatly appreciates ze performance. ❤
Wow! Thank you for making the connections! Beautiful!
I love this project everywhere it goes. Come to Seattle!
amazing , giving thanks
Beautiful !
Incredible performance! Thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤
I found you last night Abel. Wow, feeling your spirit. I had a dream last night and I met you it was like I was connecting into a different version of reality. Epic to meet you hahahaha
Grandioso ! Grandiosos !
Amazing. Thank you.
It is beautiful, really amazing... Congratulations.
genial!
grandissimo Abel🤩
I'd like to see what your sheet music looks like, this is amazing 🩷🕯️
I watched a video where it was explained that usually the orchestra he usually works with memorizes most of the pieces because they are extremely difficult (or maybe near impossible) to put on sheet music
So epic
Brilliant , love it !!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😵😵😵😵
I want to know the set list😢
Those coming from TikTok, let's gather here 😊
you played the works of the Danish String Quartet, but you did not specify them
before that, only other authors. how is it called?
4:48
is there a track ID for this performance? that first song! incredible!
First song : Qhawe, album Where is home
The Track at 17:50 is Old Reinlender from Sonndala and 38:35 is O Fredrik, O Fredrik, both from the Danish String Quartett, Album Wood Works
@ikomena Any idea what the song around the 46 minute mark is? The hela eh one?