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Thread poster: David Friemann, MA
David Friemann, MA
David Friemann, MA  Identity Verified
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English to German
Jun 24, 2013

I am not really into their music, but Wu-Tang Clan got an ASL interpreter to accompany their show at a music festival the other day. From what I can tell, she does a great job and really inspires me to get out of my comfort zone once in a while, prof... See more
I am not really into their music, but Wu-Tang Clan got an ASL interpreter to accompany their show at a music festival the other day. From what I can tell, she does a great job and really inspires me to get out of my comfort zone once in a while, professionally. Have a look:

http://gawker.com/wu-tang-clan-had-an-asl-interpreter-at-bonnaroo-and-she-516296364 ▲ Collapse
 
Diana Coada (X)
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United Kingdom
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Portuguese to English
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Well done! Jun 24, 2013

This is definitely out of my comfort zone!!
 
Daina Jauntirans
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She's awesome! Jun 24, 2013

I've seen ASL interpreters at work and have always been amazed at what they do.
 
Ty Kendall
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United Kingdom
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Hebrew to English
Amazing Jun 25, 2013

With the speed that RAP goes at I can only imagine the nightmare in interpreting it in any language!
 
David Friemann, MA
David Friemann, MA  Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 18:29
Member (2013)
English to German
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I am still amazed... Jun 25, 2013

The above video prompted me to look around for more, and I have found this gem. I don't know about the sensitivities of some of you, so I include a warning about the F word and sign being used repeatedly in the link. It's another awesome rendering of a pop song in ASL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv3tadz5Q3o
 


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