By fan request, here's the UNC Clef Hangers covering Toto's "Africa" with soloists David Mikush and David Hall, and help from Cameron Rosenow, at their 2007 Fall Concert in Chapel Hill
David Bardin graduated and left the group at the end of last year. He was famous for singing the high part in Africa that David Hall now sings. See David Bardin as the soloist on Don't Stop Believein'.
Absolutely - completely member/student run. They write their own arrangements,produce their own CD's, manage all of their appearances, etc. - self governed. They are sponsored by the General Alumni Association on campus, which provides them rehearsal and office space, admin support, and many other support functions, but the Clefs are well organized and run it all. They just celebrated their 30th Anniversary as a group - long standing a cappella excellence on the UNC-CH campus, to be sure...
My dad was part of the first Clef Hangers group. This was my favorite song that i've ever heard any Clef Hangers sing, though. I've been listening to this since i was around 7 years old :)
yeah he is! that was actually the first song i heard by the clefs and i was like, the soloist's voice is soo good. also, check out "ain't nothin' wrong with that" and "at last." mikush is amazing in those.
They put out a new CD every two years now (but record songs in the studio and accumulate them for the next CD every year), so they've put out a dozen or so in the 31 years they've been around. Some are still available, including Facing Clarence (2005) and TIME OUT (2007) - check their website: clefhangers (dot) see ohh emm, where you can listen to samples and order them mailed to you. Their latest will be released at their Spring Concert this April 25. Anoop Desai has solos on all 3 of these.
I am totally in love with David Mikush's voice. I didn't notice him back when I scoured for Anoop's videos when he was still in AI and found this but now, I'm reliving the memories and David's just amazing!
@Ajbadboy252 Yep. The University of North Carolina, the oldest public university in the country, located in beautiful historic Chapel Hill, North Carolina, home of the Tar Heels.
A wide variety, actually - Business, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Biochemistry, Public Policy, etc. Brandon Jackson Baird (graduated last year) is entering Medical School. Very few Music majors, actually, although several minors in Music. Pablo Vega. who graduated last year (see my video "Endless Night") was a Music or Music Performance major, and hopes to teach and score films/musicals I think. I would say it's mostly for fun - A Cappella doesn't make you rich (maybe Anoop!!).
No disrespect, friend, and no slam to Straight No Chaser, but ARE YOU SERIOUS???? This arrangement is epic and trumps any other a cappella attempt. Period. Year after year, the Clerfs KILL this with tremendous voices, percussion, and harmonies. Let's just be honest about it.
this is good stuff... i just really wish i could hear the solos just a little better. The vocal jazz ensemble where i go to school did a version of this song and it was great. you guys are great as well. the dancing definitely makes it more fun to watch
The harmony over powers the melody at least in this version, and I'm not saying the year to year straight no chaser I'm talking about the original version they did... The ones that are now signed to a record label.
Aw cool! I have "Africa" on iTunes; played it over 200x. Perhaps a very good song which I think doesn't really incorporate any African musical instruments. Go Tar Heels! Beat the Cavaliers!
SNC was clearly a great group 10 years ago - I've watched several of their vids now and like them. But, sorry - their arrangement for Africa is weak, doesn't cut it. My vids just use the camera mic,and this one might not be their best rendition - just one I happened to tape. Can't agree with you - Clefs own a cappella 'Africa'. Clef fans - agree??? May be time for a throwdown... :-)
The piano was just a prop - their theme for the concert was sort of set in a dinner club/night club, so they had small cafe tables set up, a piano, etc. Just a prop - no accompaniment!
you can see him clearly at 2:00 to the left of the lead singer...the little midget bobbing and weaving in the back row. I'll bet they throw stuff at him when they get drunk after a show
I love the arrangement, and the harmonies sound great along with the "boom chi boom chi", but the dancing just ruins it. Plus the singer for the chorus was kinda off. Otherwise you guys did pretty well on this.
This group is still one of the best performances of Africa by the Clefs. No group has come close since to em.
David Bardin graduated and left the group at the end of last year. He was famous for singing the high part in Africa that David Hall now sings. See David Bardin as the soloist on Don't Stop Believein'.
Wow... wow! This was fantastic! By far the best version of this song I've ever heard.
These guys are the best in my opinion. They have the moves and beat box and.....
can't get enough of this
Absolutely - completely member/student run. They write their own arrangements,produce their own CD's, manage all of their appearances, etc. - self governed. They are sponsored by the General Alumni Association on campus, which provides them rehearsal and office space, admin support, and many other support functions, but the Clefs are well organized and run it all. They just celebrated their 30th Anniversary as a group - long standing a cappella excellence on the UNC-CH campus, to be sure...
gahh...i love them and i love this song!!! I miss UNC!
Props to all of them for this one. Executed perfectly. And double props to David Hall.. sheesh. Belt it out, kid
My dad was part of the first Clef Hangers group. This was my favorite song that i've ever heard any Clef Hangers sing, though. I've been listening to this since i was around 7 years old :)
this never gets old
The clefs give the best rendition of this song among all the a capella groups doing this same song on YT...probably the best arrangement as well.
best a capella version so far... Loved it!
WOW!!! what a STUNNING arrangement !
yeah he is! that was actually the first song i heard by the clefs and i was like, the soloist's voice is soo good. also, check out "ain't nothin' wrong with that" and "at last." mikush is amazing in those.
I've watched tons of these accapella renditions. This by far one of the best ever! Buh-Dang this was sweet!
i love it! you guys totally own that song. Definitely the best a cappella cover of it i've ever heard.
These guys are so inspiring! :). every single person is a great singer. u cant miss that! :). Lovin watching all their vids at the mo! :)
Absolutely freakin' amazing.Tried to find a good version ,but your's seems to be the only one. THANX
Timeless.
@clefhangerfan i live n tarboro bout 2 hrs from chapel hill i take it ur a carolinian frm the way u speak of our beautiful state
LOVE YOU, DAVID HALL!
LOVE IT!!!!!!!
They put out a new CD every two years now (but record songs in the studio and accumulate them for the next CD every year), so they've put out a dozen or so in the 31 years they've been around. Some are still available, including Facing Clarence (2005) and TIME OUT (2007) - check their website: clefhangers (dot) see ohh emm, where you can listen to samples and order them mailed to you. Their latest will be released at their Spring Concert this April 25. Anoop Desai has solos on all 3 of these.
perfect harmony in the refrain!
I am totally in love with David Mikush's voice. I didn't notice him back when I scoured for Anoop's videos when he was still in AI and found this but now, I'm reliving the memories and David's just amazing!
thanks for uploading.. love anoop..
@Ajbadboy252 Yep. The University of North Carolina, the oldest public university in the country, located in beautiful historic Chapel Hill, North Carolina, home of the Tar Heels.
yeah it is. and you should watch the other videos where he's the soloist! he's fantastic.
Well said - I agree completely.
omggg time is running out.
hes so good in that.
Freakin awesome!
ya i know i like aint nothin wrong with that, with their little dance moves.
haha.
love him : D
A wide variety, actually - Business, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Biochemistry, Public Policy, etc. Brandon Jackson Baird (graduated last year) is entering Medical School. Very few Music majors, actually, although several minors in Music. Pablo Vega. who graduated last year (see my video "Endless Night") was a Music or Music Performance major, and hopes to teach and score films/musicals I think. I would say it's mostly for fun - A Cappella doesn't make you rich (maybe Anoop!!).
No disrespect, friend, and no slam to Straight No Chaser, but ARE YOU SERIOUS???? This arrangement is epic and trumps any other a cappella attempt. Period. Year after year, the Clerfs KILL this with tremendous voices, percussion, and harmonies. Let's just be honest about it.
I've seen other a capella groups cover this same song.Clef Hangers version is the best.the soloists are dope.
this is good stuff... i just really wish i could hear the solos just a little better. The vocal jazz ensemble where i go to school did a version of this song and it was great. you guys are great as well. the dancing definitely makes it more fun to watch
.. who HAD never been to Africa, when they wrote the song. They actually played at Nelson Mandela's birthday, about 10 years back ;-)
omg ur voices r gorgeous
their move on the WAH is so hottt!!
The harmony over powers the melody at least in this version, and I'm not saying the year to year straight no chaser I'm talking about the original version they did... The ones that are now signed to a record label.
tat chorus is like WOW
Aw cool! I have "Africa" on iTunes; played it over 200x. Perhaps a very good song which I think doesn't really incorporate any African musical instruments. Go Tar Heels! Beat the Cavaliers!
MIKUSH IS SO GOOD
The lead was a bit overpowered in the first few minutes but what a breathtaking arrangement! WOW!!
This version is by far better than Straight No Chaser. For one reason, no falsetto on the chorus. SO key!
@nikepre13 Nice try. But UGa didn't admit their first student until 1801. UNC graduated their first class in 1798.
@xXdreamer4alwaysXx Yeppp, that's Anoop!
SNC was clearly a great group 10 years ago - I've watched several of their vids now and like them. But, sorry - their arrangement for Africa is weak, doesn't cut it. My vids just use the camera mic,and this one might not be their best rendition - just one I happened to tape. Can't agree with you - Clefs own a cappella 'Africa'. Clef fans - agree??? May be time for a throwdown... :-)
please tell me this will be on BOCA 2008. it MUST be!
The piano was just a prop - their theme for the concert was sort of set in a dinner club/night club, so they had small cafe tables set up, a piano, etc. Just a prop - no accompaniment!
is there somewhere i can download an mp3 of this? did they ever record it?
i noticed that too... regardless they're still awesome lol
i like this better than toto's version. this is so rich.
unc as in university of n.c??
are you kidding me? SNC is great...but Clefs blow them outta the water with this version.
College age - roughly 18 to 23.
This song was written by two Americans who have never been to Africa.
this version and the second version seem to be in different keys
This is alright but if you want a great version of it check out Straight no Chaser.
That's what I meant to say =)
who's bardin?
anoop ftw
i miss charles
leave?
you can see him clearly at 2:00 to the left of the lead singer...the little midget bobbing and weaving in the back row. I'll bet they throw stuff at him when they get drunk after a show
I love the arrangement, and the harmonies sound great along with the "boom chi boom chi", but the dancing just ruins it. Plus the singer for the chorus was kinda off.
Otherwise you guys did pretty well on this.
who cares. it's a great song
well i like the clef hangers' version better...
Fine then, DON'T give Zach Roloff a solo!