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==External Links==
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9jf8Ejc8KM&eurl= Elements & Motion] - a performance at the [[79th Academy Awards]]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9jf8Ejc8KM&eurl= Elements & Motion] - a performance at the [[79th Academy Awards]]
*[http://www.boingboing.net/2006/01/19/honda_commercial_wit.html Honda commercial] - performance during a [[television advertisement for a [[Honda Civic]]
*[http://www.boingboing.net/2006/01/19/honda_commercial_wit.html Honda commercial] - performance during a [[television advertisement]] for a [[Honda Civic]]

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The Sound Effects choir, also popularily known as the Honda Choir, is an ensemble that can physically produce human sound effects without electronic means. It is directed by Steve Sidwell, who is also the composer of their repertoire.[1]

Effects

Sound effects are produced primarily by means of using the mouth;[2] the arms, fingers, and hands are also sometimes used.[3]

Performances

The choir was featured in a television advertisement for a Honda Civic, which gained immense popularity.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Honda Choir goes Hollywood". 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2007-03-04. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Honda commercial with human sound effects chorus". Boing Boing. 2006-01-09. Retrieved 2007-03-04. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ a b Rybak, Deborah Caulfield (2006-10-02). "Entertaining commercials? ; Coming to a theater near us: A show of TV ads that are actually TiVo- worthy". Star Tribune. p. 1. E. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)