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I want the recipe foe whatever he’s smoking
A fowl rendition of a great work.
I suggest being “very baked” or “fried” for that one . . . ;-)
Bob, I sincerely appreciate your continual reminders to not neglect some of the finer cultural elements available to us.
Actually, I admire your bravery in posting this video. I’m glad that you didn’t chicken out.
I had an uneasy feeling before I clicked the button but I thought, “Well, Bob did send it our way”. And now Bob owes us one.
Apparently only one of numerous works by a pair of Australian concert violinists now in Finland on their world tour
https://www.youtube.com/user/twosetviolin
One reviewer describes their ouvre as “lunatic genius”
BTW, have you ever seen an military band perform Pachelbel’s Cannon ?
For time reasons, I don’t usually click on the music videos, but as someone who keeps chickens (backyard flock), and is a musician, this one hit a sweet (or at least a silly) spot. Thanks.
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A reminder that life should not be serious everyday! Thank you!
Try Big Marvel, a South Korean (I think) who plays cover songs on the most difficult of all instruments, the rubber chicken, as well.
His cover of Havana means you will never hear that song, without hearing the chickens voice!
https://youtu.be/Nqc8lK92K7E
It really is funny.
Q: Does the same chicken sing all of the parts or are there four chickens?
Q: Does the same chicken sing all of the parts
Parts are parts.
Chickens don’t sing.
The puppet master does.
Loved it anyway.
Now for the ducks and 1812 ? ….