Short version of the story: Some guys record a street musician with a laptop and some mics. Take it to another street musician, who plays along with the recording. And then another and another and another.

The result is absolutely filled me with warmth. Enjoy.

http://gizmodo.com/5231112/best-video-i ... oplay=true

When you're done with that, this rendition of Bob Marley's "One Love" done the same way is quite wonderful:

http://vimeo.com/3097281

There is a whole album of this stuff. Took ten years to make. It's called "Playing for Change". Check it out.

Thanks Taft!!!!! I'd heard the "Stand By Me" before, but the "One Love" is new to me (as is the story behind the recordings.) I love the way each musician is added to the mix, rather than having the new parts replace the previous ones.

From what I understand, the guy who sang the first bit of "Stand By Me" has passed away since that was recorded.

The CD/DVD can be purchased from AmazWAN
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QOOCTE/?tag=imwan-20

More details here:

http://www.imwan.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44923

Awesome, thanks guys.