Enjoyed this  

That is exactly why this is the coolest thread ever!
I never heard of Penguin Cafe Orchestra, listened to the link above, continued perusing YouTube,  came upon this (the Anteaters) , which has a brief intro explaining Simon Jeffes inspiration. . .  
https://youtube.com/watch?v=kXLdlfC3l6E

Pauldo,
Glad you enjoyed it. They are a lot of fun to listen to. Tight, classical, and whimsical.
Pete

WOW. a friend I worked with played me the Penguin Cafe Orchestra about 25 years ago, and I liked it but forgot about it till now...such lovely music, a nice contrast to the music I make and mostly listen to...I saw Snarky Puppy are coming to Vancouver, I really should go...Tony...and this IS the best thread ever!

Listening to this at the moment;
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpGSIht3F0g&feature=share
 
Wonderful Mastery of the double bass
 
slawie

Beautiful, Wonderful, Mastery of the double bass!
 
:-D

2Cellos Smooth Criminal Live
 

Slawie ,
Thanks for your last link , that is wonderful.

The Ride of the Valkyries  
 

 
( incredible singing and vocal arrangement and a good recording and performance)
 
Here is the history:http://www.viking-mythology.com/valkyries.php

The beauty of the recording is that the artist Bertram Turetzky is playing only harmonics!
 
Talk about knowing your instruments' fingerboard (or just above it to be correct).
 
As I am a member of the International Society of Bassists there are usually a number of great postings that do filter their way through to members.
 
slawie

Bonnie Dobson  sings the ORIGINAL
Morning Dew ______
 
GRATEFUL DEAD FANS , listen to this !
I think she has such a beautiful voice___  
 

Wolf, that Bonnie Dobson recording is spectacular! What a great voice. Thanks for posting.

Rob , I am glad that you enjoyed it. The sad aspect is what the song is really about , that being the devastating loss of human life  after  an atomic  war. Her rendition makes the corners of my eyes tear ,  thus she has been successful as an artist and has made an impact, at least on me , but surely many other folks as well .
 
(Message edited by sonicus on May 06, 2015)

+1 for Bonnie's Morning Dew

Grateful Dead Live at Fox Theater on 1977-05-18
 
https://archive.org/details/gd77-05-18.sbd.murphy.5596.sbeok.shnf
 
Good show ! Phil gets in the mix  a little late in  Deal , but otherwise nice sound.