The Nymphs "It's Been A Long Time Awaiting" Live - Sideshow Alley
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- The Nymphs perform "It's Been A Long Time Awaiting" live for www.sideshowalley.tv
www.hellonymphs.com
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Brassy, swinging sass to the power of four; ladies and gentlemen we proudly present to you The Nymphs!
Battling the Melbourne wind and the rolling sounds of the nearby Collins Street tram, our crew wrangled together on George Parade in front of iconic Melbourne restaurant, Kitchen Cat. Joining us -- during a brief visit to Australia -- was international director and cinematographer Philip Bloom. Also appearing as a cameo crewmember was comedian Lawrence Leung, who lent some support with camera in hand.
We first caught sight of The Nymphs in 2010, ripping through an a cappella version of Metallica's Enter Sandman on ABC program 'Spicks and Specks'. These Melbourne girls evoke an era of times less complicated, while bringing a more contemporary blend to the nostalgic a cappella sound. Through various introductions, we became well acquainted with their addictive blend of soulful harmonies and WWII-era ditties.
With 50s style dresses blowing in the breeze and four part harmonies a blazing, the ladies performed an unreleased track "It's Been A Long Time Awaiting". Those familiar with our episode of 'The Tiger and Me' will recognise Jane Hendry, who doubles her duties across both bands. Completing the quartet are Clare Hendry, Kel Day and Bek Chapman.
The girls have been kicking their matching heels into the hearts of audiences across the country, including a recent string of dates travelling with the RockWiz Orkestra. It might have been a long time awaiting, but we've got them at last...
ABOUT THE BAND
Forged in the swelter of Melbourne's eclectic live music scene in 2005, The Nymphs' addictive blend of big band bombast, WWII-era ditties, soulful harmony and beguiling sense for the theatrical have seen them kick their matching heels into
the hearts of audiences around the country.
With a timeless repertoire of their inimitably catchy original tunes as well as a handpicked selection of reinvigorated
classics, The Nymphs (Bek Chapman, Jane Hendry, Kel Day and Clare Hendry) have added their own unique flair to a genre far too long ignored by the hoi polloi. With four part harmonies a blazing, The Nymphs' vocal arrangements dish
up a unique treat for today's music lovers.
Equally adept at wringing tears from your eyes or laughs from your cockles, The Nymphs' set list is a bejewelled bevy of sparkling gems. From the silly and sassy, to the sensitive and sorrowful, The Nymphs can cut like knives or soothe like a mamma's touch with equal delicacy and finesse, all while keeping their pleats impeccably pressed.
ABOUT SIDESHOW ALLEY
Sideshow Alley captures performing artists in the alleys and laneways of Melbourne. One song. One take. With no fixed agenda and no rehearsal. Created by a handful of talented film makers, photographers and sound engineers, the Sideshow Alley collective produce amazing videos from these unique moments. www.sideshowalley.tv
CREDITS
Director: Genevieve Bailey, Philip Bloom
Producer: Ty Johnson
Editor: Ty Johnson
Colourist: Dave Budge
Sound: Selwyn Cozens, Jonathon Lee
Mixer: Selwyn Cozens
Camera: Ty Johnson, Philip Bloom, Genevieve Bailey, Henrik Nordstrum, Caro Macdonald, Linus Koh, James Fleming, Hugh Turral, Lawrence Leung, John Deer
Production assist: Tim Melville
Artwork: Ty Johnson - Hudba
It's been a long time looking for this song...
@TimArmstrong18 Thanks Tim. For this episode, each of them wore wireless lapel microphones. Plus we had a couple of shotguns on little stands to get some extra ambience. Its all fed into a multitrack recorder. Thats the first part, then Mr Selwyn Cozens works his magic inside of the computer.
This is the greatest song I've ever heard
It is like elves singing .. acapella .. in a city setting.. THAT'S SO AWESOME
It is absurd to me that this is so balanced and refined for being unplugged and in an alley. Seriously great job, y'all
Flawless sound recording, beautifully filmed. Like stepping back in time. Way-to-go. Fantastic Side show alley!!
This is incredible. I haven't heard anything this entrancing.
holy crap, they have awesome voices!!! also i am so jealous of those dresses haha
Australians have some the best music out there! I wish I could visit some day.
I'm obsessed with this song! BEAUTIFUL job ladies i'm singing it 24/7 it's just PERFECT!
Still gives me goosebumbs, hauntingly awesome!
you girls are AMAZING!!
absolutely fantastic. love love love love it.
Loving this clip. Well done. Cool singing.
What gorgeous voices! Love the cute dresses too.
Gives me goosebumps every time!
Awesome. I love it.
The harmony is amazing
Não consigo parar de assistir esse vídeo! mto bom!
Post more songs!
amazing performance, thank you!
Wonderful! A joy to listen to.
wow their voices - incredible!
Your harmonies are perfection. I love this :)
Beautiful!
I'd like to have more time to explore these great stuffs in my life :)
Man, what a cool thing! Tks!
Super. Great Idea!
I do enjoy going to see them live. They even opened the door of the Open Studio and dragged people in off the street for one song the last time I saw them.
made my day happy
Gorgeous, girls. Great stuff.
im in love...the nymphs,you are great!
Great tune........pre or post ww2 30's and 40's done so well, Hey! I like it. Keep on with it all, Holding up my bowl and wood spoon and in a Dicken's novel orphanage voice? Please sir, More ...
Love this !
wow this. is. amazing.
Nice to meet ya girls... What can I say... Beautiful voices. (:
so so good
Nunca es tarde para amar!
Fantastic!
So good
love it, love it, love it!!! more!!! xx
great melody
It's like the puppini sisters you don't want to stab to death. Loved it
Well done guys, that was beautiful :-)
Amazing!!
THEY HAVE GREAT VOICES!!!!
lovely ladies, lovely vocies ,very nice :)
we need more of this in the world
I wish this kind of thing happened here! Lovely voices, all of them. Each one compliments the next. c:
That was AMAZING!!!!!
so 40s, jazz influenced.
great voices
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
lovely harmonics
I....cant.....get..... enough.
Philip!
YEAH!
This is what I call great singing
How does this only have 60k views? Amazing group.
awesome!
so much beautiful talent! my friend just showed me this video, and i love the song (and performance) and wonder whether there is a written musical arrangement?
Amazing
I love those dresses!
I wanna move to Australia !
wow!
Pleasant enough, no more, no less.
I think I'm in love.
this is cool
Très beau ;-)
Nice!
very entertaining where can i find talent like this in the us
Would love for my a cappella group to cover this! Beautiful.
They are a fun band. I had a photo framed of Bek pretending to be a rabbit just before she bit Clare on the arm.
wow.
I love the Reiki tattoo!
long time i'm waiting for you too..
harmonizing is soooo awesome! @.@ haha
This works
@tom57175 Yep they have an EP on itunes
You're showing a lot of class in that comment. It's really not about the country that reflects the individual, your comment says a lot about you.
@Seiketsuuu Only Melbourne mate
Is it just me or does Australia have really modest talent?
you guys should sell on iTunes or something. You are very good.
That's just damn sexiness personified.
where can I get more of them?
Please, please tell me I can download an mp3 of this somewhere. Please.
Inger Lorre
WHY CANT I BUY THIS????
1:26 Drew Barrymore!
But seriously, these girls can SIIIING. ♥
i think you mean most* talent! but still very modest.
dips on the girl with the flower on the back of her head!!! :)
@SideshowAlleyTV What camera did you use? I noticed a Canon in your other videos?
Anybody got lyrics? Help a sister out? xxx
1. The audio is amazing.
2. That clapper/clapboard is so cute, where'd you find that?
@SideshowAlleyTV Are they an acapella group?
Where did you hide the lavaliers?
r they on iTunes?
Jack White should do a song with them. I'd quite like to hear that.
Does anyone know where I can get lyrics for this song?
there right in front of you,
Annie James same
0:33 Replay Button :}
i think he means what he wrote
Damn that was hot
it'd be more magical if you didn't show the first part where you meet and film the cameras
*o*