Seattle, Washington Comments on the 2008 Dancing Video

This is a place for comments on the 2008 dancing video. I read all this stuff and I enjoy hearing what you have to say.

If you have any questions, I try to answer them in the FAQ. It's terribly out of date right now, but I'm going to be updating it over the coming days.

If you want to know more about a particular clip, check the journal. There's a list of countries on the right. I didn't manage to document every stop on the trip, but I covered a fair bit of it. There are lots of stories and pictures.

Comments

[Robert]

FIRST! (this is the internet, I had to do it)

[Benny Lewis]

Thanks so much for putting in all the work for this Matt!! :) Your videos are an inspiration for all us fellow travellers! I do hope you keep it up ;)

[Andrew]

Is the video displayed yet? Because all it says is "Dancing 2008" and no video. Maybe I'm a bit ahead of myself.

[Max]

I'm having the same problem as Andrew.

[Rosemarie]

Matt, where's video!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????

[Geo]

Amazing!! It came out so good. I love it. So much more intense, and the places you went are incredible and people dancing with you from every corner of the earth. Well done Matt

[Paul]

Try going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY

[Andrew]

Music is good but it so doesn't go with this video.

[Benny Lewis]

EXCELLENT!! I absolutely loved it!! The music goes perfectly with the video and I loved the scene where everyone runs in!! And I can clearly see myself waving my arms frantically with my yellow jacket in the centre of the shot at 3:51!!! My mum will be so proud! :D

[Max]

Brilliant, Matt. I couldn't stop smiling while watching it.

[Yvonne]

Matt, you are amazing! I'm so happy that Chicago made it into the video (and Warsaw too!) The new video is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the choice of music. I can't believe how many children (and animals) made it into the video. The whole thing is truly breathtaking.

This was absolutely without a doubt one of the best days of my ENTIRE LIFE.

Thank YOU

[Maria]

Good one, went a little fast for my liking as compared to the first, but was very fun to see everyone run in from either side and dance with you. It became a bit like "Where's Waldo?" (hahaha)

The new music was very interesting and was great to see you get in sync with the Indian women for a couple of steps!!!

So, I see you went back to the Solomen Island...........any news on meeting Afunakwa's family? I know you said you'd meet them next time you go back.

[Dan J]

Amazing!

[Tareck]

Nice... but where is the downloadable "HD" version??!!

[Leanne]

It's good but it's too fast for me to see Toronto because you had so many places to fit in. Will you be posting another video of outtakes?

P.S. Where we (the dancers) supposed to get Stride gum? The flavor really DOES last a long time!

[Ashley Stathatos]

I've been waiting for this!!!!!
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!!!
My kids and I danced to it this morning before heading to school :)
Once again, Matt, you rock!
Love the people, the places, everything.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
You set the bar, man.

[Teresa]

Thanks for posting, I love it, You made a pregnant girl cry of joy :)

[Barbara]

Awesome!!! I danced in Mexico!! but I like so much the dance in India...
Thank you Matt!!

[Toby]

Hey Matt

Don't know if you read the youtube comments so I'll just do a little cut & paste action. :)

It looks wonderful Matt. Your hard work really paid off. I love the vibrant colors of many of those shots!
As I mentioned to you, here in Chicago, I made my own humble attempt at something similar. In honor, I posted it today as well. Hope you check it out.
Captain Jack Sparrow ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ7xoZRe8t4

[Debbie]

Dear Matt,

Thank you for making this wonderful video. It really does show perfectly that we are all one here on our beautiful planet earth.

Peace
Debbie

[Susanna]

You have the world dancing. I cried joyful tears watching your amazing video! I think the music is great, too.

Thank you so much for doing this.

[Rich]

What can I say? I have tears in my eyes.. Phenominal..

[Julie]

Absolutely beautiful.
It made me cry. I love seeing all the joy
in the faces of the dancers. At a time
when the world is not such a pretty place
you make us all want to jump on a plane
and see it all.
Love from Westport!

[Just a person]

Your last video made me cry - this one too. It makes you love people - they're so goofy and wonderful. And to coin Discovery Channel - The World Is Just Awesome.
(I miss the old song though)

[Just a person]

Your last video made me cry - this one too. It makes you love people - they're so goofy and wonderful. And to coin Discovery Channel - The World Is Just Awesome.
(I miss the old song though)

[Just a person]

Your last video made me cry - this one too. It makes you love people - they're so goofy and wonderful. And to coin Discovery Channel - The World Is Just Awesome.
(I miss the old song though)

[Clancy]

Thanks Matt - your videos always bring me a smile, even a little teardrop of joy.

[Nick]

Truely moving, why does it make me well up i have no idea! keep dancing matt, on behalf of all of us keep dancing

[Steve]

Unbelievable. Tears in my eyes sat at my desk at work. What an amazing illustration of joy, hope and togetherness. Maybe we as a species will make it after all...

[Aron]

Congratulations on completing this, Matt!
It came out perfectly; I just wish I could've been in one of the clips.

[Darragh]

You are an inspiration Mr Harding and I THANK YOU for sharing this with the world. I've watched it repeatedly and blogged about it too. Best of luck with it. Marvellous, marvellous work.

[Ken]

The dancing in Gurgagon, India, was beautiful.

The juxtaposition between NYC and Tokyo was inspired.

And Nellis Airspace was an awesome inclusion. :-)

Well done!

[Tom Swinnen]

Best WTHIM video to date. Brilliant! You are indeed a modern day hero, Sir, bringing together the world like this!

[Bob Stein]

What you have made here — and what you have yet to do — will make sense a thousand, a million, a billion years from now.

[Yves]

This new video is as great as the previous ones.
A real moment of happiness :)

I hope you will come back to Japan again :)

[Lia]

It reminds me how beautiful the world is and all the people that are in it!

Great work and thanks Matt!

[Jd]

Keep on dancing Matt.
You should work for the UN or something ;)

[reynaldo cañedo]

truly inspirational, thanks

[Adam from Australia]

Matt this video is awesome. Dancing in Zero G -Hillarious.

Great work.

[Bobbi]

Oh Matt, this is truly amazing. What a fabulous gift to all the world. It made me laugh and cry from the sheer exuberance and love of the piece. I can only imagine the marvelous experiences you had and the wonderful people you have met. Thank you, thank you for having this vision and sharing it with us.

[Um Pum]

Congratz!!!! Amazing amazing amazing!!!

Thank you :-)

[Heather]

Matt!
This is amazing!
I don't think I have ever cried with happiness so much!! This was and is absolutely wonderful! I would LOVE to dance with you one day!

I can't say anything else but THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO!

--Heather "Mari" S. <3

[Michelle]

Matt - everytime... never fails...

[Michelle]

"What you have made here — and what you have yet to do — will make sense a thousand, a million, a billion years from now.

Posted by: Bob Stein | June 20, 2008 at 08:21 AM"

I really must respond with an amen!

[Melanie]

Matt--
I am kicking myself for not making it up to the Seattle dance.
I love what you do, where you go and just about everything about you.
This new video is perfect.
Cheers to you!
--Miss Melly ;)

[Mark]

Awesome! Another great accomplishment Matt. I have watched all your videos from my desk at work and I always get goosebumps and a little pink eyed. The video just represents what happy is for me. It's the 'good' of the world that many never experience.

Well done Matt, well done.

[Brendan Canty]

Brilliant...absolutely brilliant!!

Bhutan...ahhh would love to go there!!

Sorry I couldn't make the Dublin dance!

[Mark W]

I tip my hat to you, well done.

[justantotherguynamedmatt]

Been following along in your travels for a couple of years now. Had a really crappy morning, but had an ear to ear smile after watching the new one. Thanks, Keep trekkin.

[sim gluck]

What a great video! Enjoyable seeing all the places you went to. I just don't understand why you listed something as East Jerusalem, West Bank when in reality you were in Jerusalem, Israel. There's no country called West Bank that exists in the world, and as such, it would be great to make that proper correction so people dont get confused. Thanks in advance for choosing truth over politics.

[Tina]

Fabulous video. As much as the others were about the places, I feel this one is about the people. What an amazing journey you take us on. Thank you.

[erin :: the olive notes]

AMAZING! I thought it couldn't get better, but it did! Lovely and inspiring.

[egil]

great video. im going to travel to some day.

[Diane]

OH MY.
THAT WAS AWESOME.
I love the theme this time.
And I'm really sad I missed the toronto meet up :(

But... I don't see that clip in this? you really do hate Torontoians, Matt. =^,^=
(just kidding)

Iceland was one of my favorite clips. And the "high quality" version on youtube is MUCH better, btw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY&fmt=18

[PLENTIOUS]

Out of the park!

I'm sure there are parts that you are less pleased with but, jeez, how beautiful.

Congratulations. I will be hitting up the FAQ to see what is next. I hope you can continue to travel for a living.

Thanks for continuing to deliver a hopeful happy message.

[Ed]

Matt and Melissa,
Beautiful, lyrical, wonderful and mostly really fun and happy!

Sim Gluck - get a life outside politics!

[Jen]

Wow I enjoyed that one as much as the other ones which I didn't think that I would! I was smiling the whole way through again, I loved it. Great work!

[Johanne]

Dearest Matt, I am so thrilled to see the recent video. It brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. Wonderful seeing do many people from around the world just being human. Your smile says it all. Love to you all who joined in.

[Serre Murphy]

Matt --

Absolutely wonderful! Your best yet. Thanks.

[Angela]

Hey,
great video, congratulations. And very insightful, putting Montreal after Paris...
bisoux

[Amanda]

The new video is excellent! I had happy tears in my eyes the whole time - these videos never fail to make me grin like an idiot and brighten my day! Keep making them Matt you're making the world happy!

[Ivana]

The new dancing video is amazing! You r awesome!
i loved the gurgaon, India dancing... Was really cool!
see ya!

[EmKay]

That was truly amazing!
Thank you so much for making this video for the world.
I really love the clip in India, where you suddenly go in sync with the dancers. Nice!
And the clip from Tonga where you get surprised by the huge wave :D
Also it brings tears into my eyes to see when all those happy people are dancing together with you.
And the part where they rush in from all the sides..... Goosebumps!!

Great work! :)

[Tere Smith]

AWWW Matt,
you made me cry and laugh at the same time.
We missed you in DC, the Metro was crazy that day and not very handicap friendly. But we danced with you in spirit, canes and all.

LOVED the Papua New Guinea and India shots this time, so colorful and different than other videos.
Can we add the UN General Asssembly meeting next time or outside the United Nations. Heck, you promote world peace better than anyone right now.

love you
tere

[Jason R.]

Thanks again Matt for another inspiring video! Wish I could have joined the group when you were in DC.

[Perrymoon]

Just amazing,

I thought it was impossible to surprise us again, but you could, this video has news (for exemple your new movements in india, good women to learn about, right?).

The unic think that wasn't improved is the music. Sweet Lullaby remix fitted so well in the previous video!

Go Go Matt!

[Dave]

Nice video. Amazing journey.

The music of the first video was much better. It created an amazing mood.

But this is joyful - just not as "profound" or impacting.

[Barry Kilmartin]

Get in there Matt,

Great to see the finished article. The Music & editing is excellent. You can just make me out in the Dublin Video.

You did yourself proud and cheers to Stride

Baz
Belfast via Westmeath, Ireland

[livia]

Oh, I loved it!!

I wanted so much to go to the video in Sao Paulo, but I got into a car accident and broke my hips. But it would've been funny me dancing with my walker, haha.

Congrats

[Kaye Eginton]

Hello Matt,
It makes me happy to see you dancing with the world. Keep it up, keep laughing and keep those happy feet (and arms) moving.

[Lori Wacker]

To watch the video at the link on the website, you just need to wait for the video clip to load up on your computer. It took a while for mine, and I'm on a fast connection too.

The video had some very hilarious parts. Knocked over by the wave, the crabs on the beach, and the demilitarized zone in Korea. I have a niece who was stationed there and has sent me photos of that room with the line in the middle and a soldier from the two countries standing at attention on each side. So to see just Matt dancing there, was hilarious. I'll bet you didn't cross that line in the room! The India dancers and Matt including their style was classic! But I best loved seeing the people from all over the world, having the same fun in this video.

Matt Harding, World Peace Maker?

[Courtney (She-Devil)]

LOVED this video! Matt-if you ARE reading this, know that you're an inspiration! I've dedicated several posts on our blog to you. We wanted to come to the meeting in San Fransisco, but by the date of the scheduled meeting we had moved to Russia...

If you're ever interested in dancing in St. Petersburg, though, let us know! LOTS of fabulous places. And not too far from other great destinations, like Tallinn, Riga, Helsinki, and the other Scandinavian countries!

www.texasdevilsinrussia.blogspot.com

[Kay (Worcestershire, UK)]

Fabulous Matt! Your videos are beautiful and your journal cracks me up.
I have to say though, that despite deliberately dancing as badly as possible, every one of the thousands of people in the new video dance better than you! But don't worry - that's why we love you so much!

[Keith]

Matt, thanks for this piece of Art. It was great to dance with you in Dublin.

[Ina]

I think you´re brilliant and so funny! I would love to do what xu´re doing!!! Don´t stop dancing around the world!!!!

[Geri C]

Matt - Once again you inspire with your exuberance and love for people around the world. I totally dug the dance in India, you got some mad skills, dude! Great comedic timing with the wave crashing over you and I loved the one gy standing there staring at you in the demilitarized zone of Korea. Great video, thanks for sharing. What a blessing to be able to do what you love, yes? Thanks for including us in your endeavors. Makes me want to be part of something bigger than my own little universe.

[Eguana]

Brilliant! Bravo!

As others have said, you've pulled it off again. This video seems to be a hybrid of the previous ones, a fine mix of spontaneity and sophisticated filming, adding in the group synergy feeling.

Like Paris dancer Charlotte I have goosebumps - and only regret, living in Paris, that I missed that dance opportunity!

What you do, Matt, is very very important and yet so simple: building bridges among people from all cultures and walks of life, uniting them behind a common universal theme that touches and moves - literally - us all.

You also choose very up-lifting music.

Bravo again!

Denise

[Suzanne]

Awesome video - my favorite so far, I think. I actually teared up a bit at the end. It was amazing to see so many people coming together and having a great time. Keep up the good work!

[Fabio Maciel]

Man, you got a tear from my eyes.
We all are human beings trying to be happy in this confusing social.
We live, we cry, we suffer, people die, but a smile is easy to get from people, and your video does it well.

Cheers. For a better world.

Fabio Maciel

[Fabio Maciel]

Man, you got a tear from my eyes.
We all are human beings trying to be happy in this confusing social.
We live, we cry, we suffer, people die, but a smile is easy to get from people, and your video does it well.

Cheers. For a better world.

Fabio Maciel

[Drew]

Simply put - you did it again. It is hard to put exactly your finger on what makes the videos so compelling - but it is there. Well done.

The run ins, and more group dancing were really fun - nice to see you innovating! Music was really strong -

Have you considered a BEST OF? Taking the best parts of all three years clips?

[Don Strausbaugh]

Matt,
Awesome video and great dancing. Your dancing makes everybody smile i'm sure - no really, I mean it. This is what life is all about, bringing Love, Life, and Happiness to the entire world. So cool! Great job man, and keep it up. Keep dancing....and if you ever get to York, Pa I will definitely dance with you! Peace.

[Mike]

hey matt that was a great video, really awesome how people got together to dance in it.

keep it up man, take care.

p.s. if you ever go to Malta let me know, it's my home country.

[Andy]

Amazing Matt. You did an awesome job.

[Naiomi Pitre]

Wow, Matt - my name is Naiomi from Gonzales, Louisiana. I am Black and Taiwanese, and I cry every time I see one of your videos. What is this feeling that wells up inside of me? I am so envious of you, meeting so many new people and going so many new places. The experiences that you must have to tell. I get so inspired and awed by your videos. They literally make me weep. People are just people, no matter where you live, no matter who you are, we are all the same. I love you, Matt. Keep doing what you are doing.

[Ben Bishop]

Matt, There are very few people in this world i envy, respect, wish i was.. But mate your all of them... I flew from adelaide south australia to sydney australia, but missed you by litiraly 5min... so dissapointing (i threw a sick day and all).... Thats dedication for you.... if you are going to me in alaska or new york in october i would love to dance with you...

ben

[Jason]

Great video!!

In powerful yet simple way it shows how similar we all are and that through dancing, dialogue, and love we can come together as a human family. Your simple (or not so simple) videos can the world a better place and bring us closer together. It would be great to get a video with you dancing with the people of Iraq and Afghanistan.

[Molly]

What a beautiful video. It really portrays the fact that no matter where you come from, people are people!

[Zinia]

Hey! I found out about your videos today(call me living in the back dates) & it turns out you have just posted a new video only a few hours back! Call that what?!
You know how cool the whole thing is...all those places and the choreography...nothing new, just want to thank you for bringing out another video. Also...the choice of music has interested me...I recognize the words from my mother tongue...
^_^

[Josh]

Once again nice job Matt!

[Josh]

Once again nice job Matt!

[Melissa]

Holy crap man, love the new video. And I have to say, I think I like the new music better than the old.

Favorite bits: dude wiping out rushing in in Paris, the Madrid scene, the goofy dancing dude on the right in Dublin, the goofy dancing dude on the right in Auckland, his friend watching him Moonwalk outta there, and the Panama Canal.

Thanks so much Matt, you've made my day.

[cedric]

super mon gars ,tu es un champion
bravo
st evarzec
france

[cedric]

super mon gars ,tu es un champion
bravo
st evarzec
france

[cedric]

super mon gars ,tu es un champion
bravo
st evarzec
france

[jace]

absolutely the most beautiful thing ever. i laughed, i cried. the joy and happiness i see in everyone partcipating in the dance. our world seems like a better place afterall. you've always been an inspiration to me Matt... always have and always will be. Keep it up!

[Ray]

Dude, you are great! Loved it once again!

[Manuel]

You should receive more money for this to enable more trips.. o0 that was the best thing I have seen in YEARS! Thank you very much!

[Gerri]

I saw your video on the homepage a YouTube and I had to click on it. I've sent it to 5 of my friends so far, and I hope they pass it on, lol. I loved it. It made me super happy and I just can't figure out why. It's kind of that feeling when you have hope in humanity or something. It sounds weird but yeah. So, I just wanted to say thank you. ^_^ I hope I get to travel at least half as much as you in the future, as I am only 15 right now, lol. Thanks, again! :D

[Jennifer]

Just amazing to see people from so many walks of life being silly just for the sake of having fun. REALLY points out that we are all more alike than we think. THANKS for all your work!

[Fallon]

This was strangely touching - the first of the Where's Matt videos I've seen. I loved it. I hope if you come to Boston I'll get to dance with you.

(I second Gerri's sentiment of hope in humanity.)

[Acc]

BRILLIANT

[Mike from Michigan]

I am truly touched and amazed what a person can do with a video camera. Matt truly brings cultures together just by dance and dance alone. Understanding what you had to go through for 4 minutes of video and make that video as touching as a silly video can be, I am forever grateful that I was able to watch this video. Human nature at it's best. No one is judged because of what color, race, religion, or sexual orientation (see guy in leather in London)anyone was. Just HUMANS dancing and having a great time. God Bless You Matt. You are a true Human!!!!

[Robert]

Having the Israel and West Bank clips right next to each eachother made me tear up. Damn you, Matt Harding!

[Rachel]

why dont you come to ohio? haha its actually pretty sweeeet here ;) cleveland or columbus.... or maybe even on the lake like somewhere like put in bay or mentor?

[Teli]

Hey

Was there for the london dance. Drove from blackpool after a friend's wedding for 5 hours with a hangover to get there. I made sure i jump a lot during the shoot so that i can see myself in the video. It worked.

At first, I didn't like the new tune but after a few listens it dawned on me. I now get it.

The indian scene was pure genius.

[Ivomar]

You rock the world dude! Very very nice!!

ivo

[Ivomar]

You rock the world dude! Very very nice!!

ivo

[Froota]

Hey,

sorry to tell this, but the video sucks.
It's a bit boring, the music is not the best song to choose with that kind of subject.
But no bad feelings. I liked your other video's and the places where you went,because i dreamed with the music and video of other things and places, but now I think it became a hype, really.
And now it is a bit sucked out, sry.
It was like a project, where people all over the world saw a guy that travelled the whole world around, and made a little video with a super music, to show what live can gives you, and it was wonderfull, really.....but now it is a bit too commercial. (and I hope it stops...to hold the dreams of the other videos into my head)

[Nicolyn]

Your videos are so beautiful! It's so awesome that you're doing this, and I hope you do more. You are such an inspiration to everyone. You should come to Hawaii someday. You rock!

[Dee Harding]

From one Harding to another, thank you for this. Seeing so many people come together just to dance for a few minutes gave me an incredible smile on an otherwise rubbish day.

[iotollah]

You, Sir, are a genius.

[Daniel]

Awesome vid Matt, and very good music again. Greetings from MADRID!

[Wayne Watts]

Well, way to go Matt. I'm very impressed with the new video. Definitely the best of all.

[JR]

Ya outta come out here to the heart of America,.. the heartland I mean. Rural Iowa. Grill some burgers, drink some cold beers, drive a tractor! We'll put ya guys up. Youll get some pretty amazing shots right now,.. tornado season and massive flooding in some areas will really humble a man to mother nature. Any how its dirt roads and quiet country, long ways away from concrete and car horns... I promise you will see some great stuff in one of the most beautiful places you probably never would have seen.

Keep on keepin on

[Helen]

Amazing!!! SO pleased you came to Northern Ireland and the Giant's Causeway!! I couldn't believe it when I saw you dancing there in the video. The whole thing is fantastic, I loved it!

[Joris]

Matt,

I'll keep it short: you're simply brilliant...
Let us know when you've won the Nobel peace prize, half of the world is already looking forward to it.

Thanks for visiting Belgium!
Joris.

[Keep on Dancing!!]

You put a smile on the hearts of alot of people the world over. Keep on dancing, Matt! And "Good Luck!".

[Xam]

Your videos just bring me so much joy, I can only regret i wasn't there in Paris when you took that shot :)

Yeah, I laughted, I cried, it's just so simple and yet so profound, dancing with everybody around the world like nothing matters.

Most important contribution to the internet for me :D

[kim]

That was awesome. I am so mad at myself for not driving in to DC to be in it. When you lost it and started laughing in one of the African nations, dancing with the lovely Indian female dancers, the New Guineans and how you had the entrance clips running in over and over were my favourite parts. Thanks :) amazing job again.

[Felipe]

Cara! Muito boa sua idéia, gostei muito de espalhar a dança pelo mundo...

Idéia como essa, deveriam ser mais divulgadas, mas comigo pode contar, vou espalhar para todos que conheço...

Abraços de seu amigo Brasileiro,
Felipe

;)

Hug your friend's brazilian!

Huahuhauhua

[becca 'tyler' neal]

Hey this is the first of your videos that i have seen, and i really loved it. I don't know if you were going for a deep message or just tring to make an entertaining skit, but it was a very captivating video, and i greatly enjoyed it. The scene with the HUGE wave crashing on you was very moving, and i have to way, towards the end with all these places i was begining to wonder "Where the hell is Seattle?" and joy, it was the last place. Thank you for adding in my own town. ^^

[Kei]

Nicely done man.

Nice to have met you

(One of the two guys wearing leather in 'London')

[Leah]

This was great! It was a breath of fresh air! The world needs to dance & laugh more & thks to you we are! The joy on the people's faces are so profound & pure! I wish you well!
Charleston SC

[Chris Owen]

It was nice dancing with you in DC - maybe now you can do some actual traveling eh?

[shayera]

I loved this as much as the first two. And I'm totally jealous I missed out when you were in Los Angeles!
By the way, how come your nieces didn't make the cut this time?
Thanks for a little bit of joy.

[Grant]

Why does such a simple movie make so many people emotional (me included!). They are all great but number three is wonderful - a true joy. I'm green with envy that I couldn't have been in one of the crowd too.

Keep dancing Matt.

[Grant]

Why does such a simple movie make so many people emotional (me included!). They are all great but number three is wonderful - a true joy. I'm green with envy that I couldn't have been in one of the crowd too.

Keep dancing Matt.

[DynamiteJim]

Matt-
Props to you. I've been looking forward to seeing your latest excusion and it was worth it. You are doing what most of us can only dream about. Spreading joy to all you come into contact with. Thanks for sharing your outlook on life with the world. It NEVER gets old. Don't ever stop dancing.

[Marti]

Worth the wait...WOW!!!!

You really need to partner with So You Think You Can Dance...get your dancing message out to more people!

Thank you for sharing!!!

[Tee]

Do you announce that you are going to film in a certain location? I would like to dance with you if you ever come to Finland. Is there any way I could be informed about your possible visit here?

[Kathy Sampeck]

You totally lifted my spirits. Thank you!

[Letty]

Seriously really impressed by all those videos. Been doing some travelling myself and I think this idea is great! I really think humanity is out there.
Keep going Matt!!

[Marja]

Matt! Great to finally see the footage behind the stories which I've been reading for so long. I really liked the part when everybody runs into the middle.. Superb video, unbelievable!

[Helen]

LEGEND! i can't tell you how long I've been waiting for this video Matt. Every time I watch any of your videos, they bring an instant smile to my face - Thank you. xxx

[Brett]

Great job. But you shake it like a "white boy!" I'd re-title it "Global Groovin' 2008!"

[Brett]

Great job. But you shake it like a "white boy!" I'd re-title it "Global Groovin' 2008!"

[fromtheworld]

I thought to be a traveler, but your way of traveling is a completely different thing. I love it. I enjoyed the video, I found it so amazing! It is so nice to see all this people around the world, in all these different places, dancing with you. I am happy I ended up on your website.

[ploki]

You are amazing.
Big respect from Russia.

[Josu]

Matt're impressive'm Madrid of Spain that penalty not having learned that ivas come to me, I love what you do, not what interests the way but if we inadvertently teach that not everything is Paris, New York or countries only moved by thank you very much money: D

[Dave]

Simply brilliant job Matt. And whether you want to agree with it, you are changing lives and being a humanitarian. Great job on the vid.

[Mac]

Awesome, best vid yet =D so jealous!

[Mac]

Awesome, best vid yet =D so jealous!

[Hue]

Wow very nice, loved watching it!!!! Great Music!

[Briana]

I just found out about your website and videos today... what a fantastic idea! And what an experience, to see the world in that way. Kudos for spreading joy wherever you go:)

[Neil Rabjohn]

Another masterpiece. Seeing your trail criss-cross the map the past 2 years, you had to expect something as good as this. You've done it again Matt.

For everyone else who enjoys what Matt does and wishes they could travel, its time to go yourself! Matt has said, "There's no lock on the front door", and he's right! Many of these places are inexpensive to get to and to travel in. Write out your reasons why you can't travel, then think seriously, is it actually impossible for me to plan, save and go away sometime in the next year? It's the greatest gift you could possibly give yourself and its closer than you think.

Let's not live vicariously through others (though Matt is awesome) and experience it ourselves! 27 countries and counting!

Thank you, Matt. Thank you, Melissa.

[jim]

just wanted to say thanks, made me laugh my head off! you desrve a medal for spreading so much fun.

[Alberto]

Beautiful,Matt...congratulations on yet another great, awesome video. Too bad you didn´t tell me you were coming to my country...i´m sooooo sad us panamanians couldn´t dance with you, and i bet you probably went unnoticed dancing at the Canal!...please come back, and let us know this time.

[Joe]

Simply amazing! You your film made my day - maybe even my week or month! Good luck in all your travels and dancing! Thanks for the smile you brought to me. -Joe in Portland, Oregon

[Feenix]

Lucked onto your dancing video on Youtube. I don't get to travel much, but I sure appreciate the time you've taken to make an awesome video whilst on your travels. Cheers buddy.

[Mustafa]

Matt, your video/s always make me happy and a life at the same time. thank you for the most beautiful 4mins.

I hop one day i can travel the world just like you.

[Shane]

Hey Matt! Well, it's understandable that you didn't get Toronto in the clip, though I am rather disappointed [but I'm in a frame at least...yay!] I'm eagerly awaiting the deleted scenes. I also want to say welcome back from your trip and I'm sorry the weather was less than accommodating on the dancing day. Maybe next year we should be more like China: more people and weather control. =D I might as well post my video response to your previous video as a response to this one instead, once I make the quality better. It's bound to get more views eh?

[Herman Soenario]

What a great idea! This reminds me of a book I read as a teenager: 'Het Leven een Dans Feest' (Dutch) = 'Life's a Dance Fest'.
As a small scale promoter of 'Fine Music' in the Cairns & Port Douglas area in Queensland, I believe that 'Beautiful Music uplifts the spirit, transcending all boundaries .... creating a better world', and you did that in your spontaneous way with a bloody simple dance - like kids do!
It does not matter how you danced, but it is important that you made all those people smile! Smile about what ....? Smile - because they danced. In this day and age, the only dancing is in discos or parties, often under the influence of something and with noise which is bad for one's hearing, but what you did is just simply dance and made people dance.
Soooo inspiring. I suggest you establish a 'Dance Around The World' society, transcending racism and power etc! Just imagine you make Robert Mugabe dance with the people he intends to starve to death! Or make the Chinese government officials dance with the Dalai Lama and George Bush!
We all will have a good love without even getting of our behinds!
All jokes set aside - great job mate.
Next time around - make people sing & dance!!!! and when you come down-under, visit me and I will give you heaps of music to dance to! Thanks.

[Jim Brennan]

Matt

Came across your video by accident on youtube. I can't describe how inspiring I found it. What a positive joy for life you have displayed. I can never remember being so moved by a 41/2 minute video. There you are dancing badly but with beautiful gusto. And your joy is so contagious; you were able to draw so many people into your zany, wild and joyous approach to life. We need more people like you. I'm so glad you decided not to just sit around and get pale and fat.

[Herman Soenario]

Made a spelling mistake - should read: We all will have a good laugh ....! Not my fault, the English language's!

[Me]

Hey Matt! This is wonderful. I hope to retire in three years and travel (I do as much as time will allow now.) Everyone asks me where am I going to go....now I will send them your video and say HERE;}

[young grump]

This is one of the best things i have seen on the net in a very very long time. If i had a hat, id take it off to you.

Pure genius.

[Brijesh Chauhan]

I loved the dance in India, the way you sync with those girls was awesome....

And the video itself started with India...loved it...

When are you coming to Dallas Matt..??

[Claudia]

WOW!!!! Amazing video Matt... beautiful music ... I watched three times ... I got a little sad with yours comments about my city but in the end the result was impressive..

[Marcos Caballero]

AweSome 3rd VDO! Missed the Buenos Aires meet up! Thanks for setting the example with what you do. Looking forward for your book deal with tales of your trips, I bet you have a million. Cheers dude.

[amber dawn pullin]

I wrote in my journal, after watching the new video today (& to introduce it to readers):

"When I watched the original video, I was so moved with happiness that I cried despite myself. The second video affected me the same. Watching them made me feel that even though it seemed buried deep down, a cold part of me had been touched by sunlight - every time I viewed the videos I was shown something beautiful. This third video has more people joining Matt in his dancing and it has such a joyous feeling to it. While watching this one, I thought, "people are beautiful. the world is beautiful." It is good to be reminded of that."

I love what you're doing, Matt.

[Marcos Caballero]

AweSome 3rd VDO! Missed the Buenos Aires meet up! Thanks for setting the example with what you do. Looking forward for your book deal with tales of your trips, I bet you have a million. Cheers dude.

[Katie]

This was an awesome video! I was having a very bad day and came across this video on YouTube and it totally brightened my day. I was amazed that one guy dancing inspired so many people to get up and dance. What a beautiful message this video sends out. I wish I had the courage to just quit my job and travel the world like you did. Best of luck in your future endeavors and keep the videos coming!

[Juanita Bongo]

Wow!
It's impossible to watch this vid and not be overcome with joy.
Thank you.

[Jim Beard]

I have to say Matt, this video put a smile on my face. I really appreciate the effort put into it. Seeing a video like this makes me realize that everyone can get along and have a good time in this world.

...I've also now discovered I'd love to do something similar to this before I die!

[MASA]

I can't believe I missed this. You were at GasWorks. Darn.

[Kathleen]

nothing came up for the new "dance with Matt video?" Can't wait! South Beach we loved you!!!!

[Graceann G.]

Matt - I just have to tell you that your blog and these videos got me through the hours of first year law school courses! I hope and pray that you've still got the energy to keep on trucking and providing entertainment and culture for me and my sad law school friends who are continually stuck in study rooms:)!! THANK YOU!!!

[Graceann G.]

Matt - I just have to tell you that your blog and these videos got me through the hours of first year law school courses! I hope and pray that you've still got the energy to keep on trucking and providing entertainment and culture for me and my sad law school friends who are continually stuck in study rooms:)!! THANK YOU!!!

[Graceann G.]

Matt - I just have to tell you that your blog and these videos got me through the hours of first year law school courses! I hope and pray that you've still got the energy to keep on trucking and providing entertainment and culture for me and my sad law school friends who are continually stuck in study rooms:)!! THANK YOU!!!

[cristiane fonseca batista]

thank you! thank you! thank you!!! it made me laugh, it made me cry...

I was there! In São Paulo!

[Dano]

Awesome!
Brings a tear to my eye!

Loved the part in India where you fell in step with the dancers!

[Dano]

Awesome!
Brings a tear to my eye!

Loved the part in India where you fell in step with the dancers!

[Kathie]

I loved it! Life is to be enjoyed and this is definitely one way to do it!

[Debbie in St. Louis, MO, USA]

I am so happy I found this. What a gift.
It made me smile, laugh and cry. Beautiful.

Then, I showed it to my sig. other...who responded with: "What's the big deal?".

I don't know if I want to live the rest of my life with someone who doesn't get this.

THANK YOU.

[Sara]

Hi Matt,

I saw your 2008 video for the first time today and I wanted to let you know how moved I was to see it. I was laughing and crying by the end of the video.
I was reminded of all the places in the world I have gone and the experiences I've had that one only can far away from where one has grown up.
I agree that Americans, well, everyone should travel outside their own countries and share in that experience.
It's a nice reminder that no matter how far away we all live and how different we may seem there are essential things we have in common the world over and that we are not quite as alone as we sometimes think we are. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the rest of us.

Sara
Seattle, Wa.

[Ivan]

MATT...your such an inspiration..i know that you hear this alot...but i really mean it...thank your so much for the videos they make me smile EVERYTIME i see them and don't stop doing wat you do because it is so amazing...THANK YOU

P.S. maybe you'll be in hawaii one day

[Mitch]

Holy crap that was awesome. The best clips were the humpback whale, the Tonga wave and the demilitarised zone. The Zero G thing was pretty good too. And all the traditional dancers, like in Papau New Guinea and India (where you learned a new dance move after all, you sly dog).

And Lancelin! That's only a few k's from where I am now!

Overall, another great accomplishment.

[Stephane]

Matt, this video is absolutely awesome!!! It is so amazing to see all the communites, all the person that makes this planet so special! It's amazing to see the smiles and joy on all the faces of all these people! I am in the video, even though the weather was bad, you put it into the final cut!!
Thanks for that awesome video!

[Ian]

A different pace than the first two, but so many people being a part of this one made it very uplifting, so many people from across the world being unified by terrible dancing.

I enjoyed the slow, serene pace of the first two videos more. This video wizzed through many of the countries, It was hard to take everything in on the first go around. Overall amazing job, I'm so glad you decided to take another trip and make this third video. I have enjoyed reading your journal over the years.

Thank you Matt!

[steveballmer]

Please come by the MS Campus!
I dance too!

[Mike]

3:30, above the 'C' it's HANNA!

- Mike

[Frank]

i think it's amazing that you got to enjoy all of the world, but it would be great to see a dance video of all of the US, and it's probably a bit cheaper, too.

[Curtis]

That was a very good video. You should out the outtakes on. Also will you be doing any more traveling?

[The other Matt]

Matt, I'm just another Matt like yourself. I've been bitten by the travel bug, and I married the most amazing lady while I was living in Norhtern Japan. I'm in Portland, OR now. Working the 9-5. I had completely lost this passion. Your video and message is so simple, I think that's what gets us. Why aren't we doing that? Why isn't everyone waking up, going somewhere new, and dancing?

[The other Matt]

Northern, ごめんね。。。

[Wilbur Bacalso]

I do a fair bit of travelling myself and I am not usually jealous of other travellers until I saw your video. Great job dude!

[Mitch]

Just watched it again, and two more thoughts:

- In the Solomons, you BRIEFLY STOPPED DANCING! Shame!

- I understand that you wanted to end it in your hometown, which is cool, but it also would have been interesting to conclude it with the California orchestra clip.

[Samuel]

"I can go anywhere from here, because I am nowhere. I have only what I can carry, and that's enough. I'm in transit.

Transit.

And for as long as I remain this way, I'm okay. When I stop moving, that's when problems catch up. "

Got it spot on Matt. You're a real inspiration to those stuck in their mundane lives who want to leave everything behind and take flight.
cheers.

[Leslie-who-is-sad-she-couldn't-be-a-part-of-your-video]

Dear Matt:

Not to blow sunshine and sparkles up your'n, but...I am utterly amazed and blessedly in awe of your journey and your art. You have made joy visible and spreadable on and encapsulated my own dearest dreams: to travel and have it mean something to souls other than my own. Bravo x 1000 to you and your vision! Please keep going -- not to worry about "one-upping" this and subsequent videos, but to continue creating tangible joy. Thank you for allowing us to watch as you fly.

Sincere regards,
Leslie

P.S. YOU RAWKK-with-2-ks!!!!!!!

[Alid]

Men your an inspiration, and amazing! Keep up the good work. Please do come to my country, Brunei!

[Mark]

Lovely stuff Matt. Gurgaon, India...genius.

[Hossein Shahrokni]

Dear Matt,

You've truly touched my heart and soon to be millions of others. Thanks for transcending the boundaries and unveiling the essence that unifies us.

Truly,
Hossein

[Tatiana]

The video is so full of joy! I didn't see it coming for the first few seconds until Madrid came on but then I had tears in my eyes the whole time. I love how Chicago turned out! I missed that one by only a few days. And I _LOVE_ how you synched up with the bhangra ladies in Gurgaon! And how many more obscure places you visited this time! And the startling variety of real people with real cultures all over the world, and the brilliant juxtaposition of all of them.

It was also wonderful to see people in the video that we've only seen in pictures before in your journal, and to know the stories behind them.

But yeah, it feels a little-wrapping-up-y. Like a last hurrah. WHEN IS YOUR BOOK COMING OUT??

Ooh, also: it looks like in the more third-worldy countries you only dance with kids, is that because you couldn't get people to sign up via e-mail? Also I think it's funny how fierce you look in the zero-g clip :).

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jeffery Patch]

Hi Matt,

I really liked your video! I am a fellow world traveler although I am an amateur in comparison to you. One day I will go around the world though. I look forward to reading more about you and your travels on your site.

If you want an easy way to get an HD version up go to www.vimeo.com - it looks great on the web but you can also allow visitors to download the original movie file that you upload!

[jhen]

hi matt!saw your vid @ youtube,im so impress....so amazing.....if u can just let me join you conquering the world....^)^

[janice]

I thought the video was awesome and the music went really well with the dancing... and I liked the order of shots and how you danced by yourself at first then showed pics of people running into the picture... and I liked the Indian dance! And dancing with you in LA was fantastic! Being a small part of this video was a great experience and I'm all giddy now after watching the video several times. Thank you!

[Pat Wagner]

Thank you for making the world smile and for making me smile too. Pat

[Kitty]

Wonderfull, thank you! Браво!!!!!!!)

[Adrien]

Hey Matt !
Thank you So... Beautiful !!
From france "Merci beaucoup"

[Adrien]

Hey Matt !
Thank you So... Beautiful !!
From france "Merci beaucoup"

[Adrien]

Hey Matt !
Thank you So... Beautiful !!
From france "Merci beaucoup"

[Shazzer]

Simply awe-inspiring Matt! Wish I'd made it up to Stockholm to join the dancers there, but I did watch the recording live on the Segelstorg webcam so it *almost* felt like I was there! In the meantime, I'll continue my campaign to convince you to schedule Copenhagen on a future dance tour!

[Darren Forman]

Man, such an incredible and uplifting video. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun, and it's a genuine pleasure to watch you and others dance to such beautiful and varied backdrops.

One question though, are you ever going to have an Mp3 file of the song you used up for download?

[David Farham]

Thank you so much for making my day Matt. I found your videos and accompanying music so uplifting. People are people regardless of background.

[Anastasia]

Dear Matt! Come to Russia, Moscow. We have alot of places where to dance :)
Even English fans survived here :P

[Olivier Bailly Belgium]

Hey, i was there !!!

Belgium 2007!!! Matt came in our Tv show " Ze Live "and explain for a millions time why how it started ... It was on PLUG TV ...

I had the opportunity to spend some time with matt and Melissa ... They are just 2 awsome persone leaving far away but beeing deep im my Hart ..

I think it is time for me to appologice. Because of me .. Melissa became a Cherry Beer Addict arf arf arf ...

If you want to have a look at the Tv Show .. feel free

PREGENERIQUE ZE LIVE ! AVEC MATT HARDINGenvoy par plugtv

MATT HARDING DANS ZE LIVE ! EPISODE 1envoy par plugtv

MATT HARDING DANS ZE LIVE ! EPISODE 2envoy par plugtv

EXCLU : MATT HARDING DANSE DEVANT lATOMIUM A BRUXELLESenvoy par plugtv

Have a nice Day

Oli / passe toutou

[Olivier Bailly Belgium]

Ze Live ... PLUG TV .. Invité Matt

Video 1:

http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/Matt%2Bze%2Blive/video/x2947y_pregenerique-ze-live-avec-matt-hard_fun

Video 2:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x294ac_matt-harding-dans-ze-live-episode-1_fun

Video 3:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x294ex_matt-harding-dans-ze-live-episode-2_fun

Video 4:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x29guq_exclu-matt-harding-danse-devant-lat_fun

Have a Nice Day

Oli / passe toutou

[Onlooker]

You are cool :)
It things and You tube videos like this that makes my day.
Thanks for this awesome video :)

[Gaël]

just.. AMAZING !

[Michael]

Simple and sensational!
Thanks for putting a smile on my face on a quiet Saturday night here in Australia.

[Holly]

Well done Matt and Melissa! I LOVED it. I know I'll be watching it again and again and showing everyone I can. The way it was cut was perfect and you deserve to feel completely satisfied with all the hard work you've put in.
For someone who is usually quite cynical when it comes to people, I was surprised to find myself getting all choked up! I don't even know you but I feel really proud of you.... don't tell anyone I said that!
Congratulations and best wishes for whatever else you find yourself doing next in life.

[Mike]

Wonderful! People like you give me hope and show that world is somehow going to be ok. You gave me a very emotional start to my day.
Thank you so much,
Mike

[mike]

Hey!

I'm still crying like a baby after this video. It's saturday afternoon, and i wasn't expecting to see something so beautiful on youtube...great video

mike

[sandra]

on peux dire que tu nous fait rêver...
c'est trop beau, cette deniere vidéo est formidable...