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Bobby McFerrin

Presented by Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah at Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah

March 7, 2009

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Welcome back the famous one-man-band, Bobby McFerrin, with his four-octave range and his jaw-dropping talent for vocalizing he can even harmonize with himself! It was while working as a piano accompanist in the U's modern dance department that McFerrin first discovered he wanted to work as a singer; his first vocal gigs were at Salt Lake's Hilton hotel. He's the composer of the well-loved song 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' and is a noted conductor. The Los Angeles Times calls Bobby gifted at changing 'spectators to celebrants and transforming a concert hall into a playground and a village center into a joyous space.' Additional Information: Children under 6 not admitted. No babes in arms or lap sitting allowed. All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age.

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    Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah

    1395 East President's Circle
    Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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    Tickets: $29.50-$49.50

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    March 7, 2009

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    Saturday 7:30pm

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    • Event Name: Bobby McFerrin
      "Bobby McFerrin"
      Review posted by: Craig Greenwood from SLC, Utah, Mar 09, 2009
      

      We were 45 minutes late but we had made it. I walked into the room and he was doing one of the two songs I really wanted to hear live, "Drive". The first impression I got was how dedicated he is to... Expand

      We were 45 minutes late but we had made it. I walked into the room and he was doing one of the two songs I really wanted to hear live, "Drive". The first impression I got was how dedicated he is to what he does, so much so that he can replicate the sound with what appeared to be minimal effort. The beats he was creating had evolved from the original recording done in 1988. Bobby was reproducing what I had heard on the CDs with such precision. Every sound he made was done with a smirk just behind his lips, as if he was thinking, "Wait till they hear this." Of the special guests that appeared I liked the choir the best. Bobby directed each voice of the choir (bass/tenor/alto/soprano) to sing a one measure section. He layered them all together to create an ostinato, and then he vamped over it for 16 bars or so, then with a wipe of his hand silenced them and rebuilt a new pattern. More at www.craiggreenwood.com Collapse

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      Review posted by: Craig Greenwood from SLC, Utah, Mar 09, 2009
      

      We were 45 minutes late but we had made it. I walked into the room and he was doing one of the two songs I really wanted to hear live, "Drive". The first impression I got was how dedicated he is to... Expand

      We were 45 minutes late but we had made it. I walked into the room and he was doing one of the two songs I really wanted to hear live, "Drive". The first impression I got was how dedicated he is to what he does, so much so that he can replicate the sound with what appeared to be minimal effort. The beats he was creating had evolved from the original recording done in 1988. Bobby was reproducing what I had heard on the CDs with such precision. Every sound he made was done with a smirk just behind his lips, as if he was thinking, "Wait till they hear this." Of the special guests that appeared I liked the choir the best. Bobby directed each voice of the choir (bass/tenor/alto/soprano) to sing a one measure section. He layered them all together to create an ostinato, and then he vamped over it for 16 bars or so, then with a wipe of his hand silenced them and rebuilt a new pattern. More at www.craiggreenwood.com Collapse

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