# Awesome flash mob scene **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 10, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886 "2013-10-10T16:42:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/41 "2013-10-13T15:33:08Z")
> [@AuntiePam](#): > > It’s a bassoon. Thanks, I guess I never knew what a bassoon was before. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/42 "2013-10-13T15:44:11Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Fine, if you want one with a little more cinéma vérité, try this, but stick with it to the end: :). > > [Opera in the Fruit & Veggie Market | Open Culture](http://www.openculture.com/2010/03/opera_in_the_market.html) Now that’s how you do a FlashMOB! (Looks like they need that word in Spanish, too. 🙂 ) ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/43 "2013-10-13T15:51:37Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > Anyone know where this was filmed? Barcelona. ---
**Author:** ![Critical\_Mass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@Critical\_Mass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical_Mass)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/44 "2013-10-13T16:59:07Z")
Here’s another great flash mob choir from a food court in a mall in Ontario. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/SXh7JR9oKVE/maxresdefault.jpg "Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE) ---
**Author:** ![bldysabba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/45 "2013-10-13T20:00:23Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > Also, at least in the beginning, the music doesn’t synch up to the movements of the players, which annoys me beyond all reason. I don’t think the music you hear was actually recorded live at the event. This is the bit that bugs me. Where are the microphones? Where’s the ambient noise? It feels like I’m just watching a commercial dressed up as a street performance. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/46 "2013-10-13T20:03:03Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Fine, if you want one with a little more cinéma vérité, try this, but stick with it to the end: :). > > [Opera in the Fruit & Veggie Market | Open Culture](http://www.openculture.com/2010/03/opera_in_the_market.html) That’s great! Also a good example of how difficult it can be to covertly film in a crowd - early on, they’re clearly having a lot of trouble getting unobstructed shots of the performers. ---
**Author:** ![BrokenBriton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@BrokenBriton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrokenBriton)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/47 "2013-10-13T22:38:48Z")
> [@bldysabba](#): > > This is the bit that bugs me. Where are the microphones? Where’s the ambient noise? It feels like I’m just watching a commercial dressed up as a street performance. You were. Waaay too fake for me. If you want more old European music represented for US taste, here’s another: https://www.youtube.com/embed/QnOmrDzRrGQ?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque We are the world, right. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/48 "2013-10-13T22:42:48Z")
> [@BrokenBriton](#): > > You were. Waaay too fake for me. > If you want more old European music represented for US taste, here’s another: > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnOmrDzRrGQ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnOmrDzRrGQ) > We are the world, right. US taste? That was a commercial for a bank in Spain. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/49 "2013-10-13T23:27:04Z")
> [@AuntiePam](#): > > Me too, and tears – twice… Me three. 🙂 _snif_ > [@AuntiePam](#): > > I know Ode to Joy isn’t an anthem, but it has an anthem feel, and anthems have an emotional impact. But it _is_ an anthem–the anthem of the European Union. ---
**Author:** ![bldysabba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/50 "2013-10-13T23:32:05Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > US taste? That was a commercial for a bank in Spain. Plus, I’m not American 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/51 "2013-10-13T23:42:29Z")
> [@bldysabba](#): > > This is the bit that bugs me. Where are the microphones? Where’s the ambient noise? It feels like I’m just watching a commercial dressed up as a street performance. I hate to poop in someone else’s Pamper, but this was my reaction as well. It is a wonderful performance, to be sure, but try as I might I couldn’t help feeling manipulated. Not trying to knock others enjoyment, just calling it like I feel it. mmm ---
**Author:** ![BrokenBriton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@BrokenBriton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrokenBriton)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/52 "2013-10-15T00:16:49Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > US taste? That was a commercial for a bank in Spain. Well, it’s mosty an investment bank with some retail, inc. in Florida. But it’s about managing money, and I’m sure they’re keen on most currencies. ---
**Author:** ![madrabbitwoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/53 "2013-10-18T11:42:10Z")
I know that this isn’t really a flash mob either but somewhat awesome Árstíðir - Heyr himna smiður (Icelandic hymn) in train station [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e4dT8FJ2GE0/hqdefault.jpg "Árstíðir - Heyr himna smiður (Icelandic hymn) in train station") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4dT8FJ2GE0) ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/54 "2013-10-18T22:17:47Z")
> [@woodstockbirdybird](#): > > Yeah, I actually teared up a bit watching it, which is really not very like me. Sorry for the bad link in the original post - glad to see I’m not the only one who appreciated it. Me, too. But great music does that to me, especially if it’s a surprise like that! I love these flash mob scenes. There should be more! ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/55 "2013-10-18T22:20:06Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I hate to poop in someone else’s Pamper, but this was my reaction as well. It is a wonderful performance, to be sure, but try as I might I couldn’t help feeling manipulated. > > Not trying to knock others enjoyment, just calling it like I feel it. > mmm I’m sorry for both of you. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/56 "2013-10-18T22:20:43Z")
> [@madrabbitwoman](#): > > I know that this isn’t really a flash mob either but somewhat awesome > Árstíðir - Heyr himna smiður (Icelandic hymn) in train station > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player\_embedded&v=e4dT8FJ2GE0](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e4dT8FJ2GE0) Wow, that place has some amazing acoustics! ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/57 "2013-10-18T22:28:28Z")
This is a favorite flash mob of mine. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_zmwRitYO3w](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmwRitYO3w) ---
**Author:** ![madrabbitwoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/58 "2013-10-20T14:22:32Z")
> [@Largo62](#): > > This is a favorite flash mob of mine. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_zmwRitYO3w](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmwRitYO3w) yep that was pretty good:) ---
**Author:** ![toast\_pakora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3ec8ea/32.png) [@toast\_pakora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toast_pakora)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/59 "2013-10-20T14:37:35Z")
[This](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gww9_S4PNV0)…is just perfect and makes me want to move to Copenhagen. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-flash-mob-scene/670886/60 "2013-10-20T18:53:56Z")
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