The rain sound effects really add something special to the entire performance.
Even if you’re not a fan of “Africa,” you have to admire the Angel City Chorale for having the nerve to spend a solid 50 seconds just making rain and thunder sound effects on stage.
Honestly, I enjoyed this performance of “Africa” so much that it nearly made me forget about the creepy Caterpillar Man and the contortionist who belonged on the set of The Exorcist from weeks past!
Admittedly, Simon was shown warming up to them just based on the rain sound effects, and it was impressive that the choir leader managed to get the audience contributing, but waiting nearly a full minute to start playing the oh-so-recognizable background tunes of “Africa” could have backfired.