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When Sydney Youth Orchestra covered Darude’s trance phenomenon “Sandstorm,” it was the hit of IGNITE, a performance event dedicated to presenting symphonic renditions of popular dance tracks. In the video, the orchestra adds a completely new layer to the ’90s cult classic, and the crowd goes wild when the unexpected melody comes in.
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After the release of “Sandstorm” in 1999, the track became an established sports anthem and was recently revived as a viral hit thanks to a string of video memes. An online petition was even created to change the United States national anthem to the Darude song.
Check out the orchestral revamp below: