Another Simpsons gag has come to life, with hip-hop group Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra announcing they will perform a concert together at the Royal Albert Hall.
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In the animated US comedy program's 1996 episode Homerpalooza, which sees Homer takes his children to a music festival, a staff member asks who has "ordered" the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) "possibly while high" before adding: "Cypress Hill I'm looking in your direction."
The California hip-hop outfit, known for songs including I Wanna Get High, asks the ensemble, who are wearing black suits and bow ties if they know their song Insane In The Brain before they perform the hit track together.
On July 10, Cypress Hill - comprised of B-Real, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo - will be joined by the LSO and conductor Troy Miller, who will provide orchestral arrangements of the band's songs including hits from the 1993 album Black Sunday.
"We are thrilled to be performing with the London Symphony Orchestra in such a prestigious venue as the Royal Albert Hall," Cypress Hill said in a statement.
"It's a dream come true, a collaboration only The Simpsons could have predicted."
Kathryn McDowell, the LSO's managing director said: "After years of social media teasing it, many fans may have started to believe it would only be a pipedream - but the LSO is delighted to finally be joining Cypress Hill on stage and in person, and look forward to creating an unforgettable musical moment."
She thanks the creators of The Simpsons "for the idea" and AEG Artistic and PolyArts "for making it all happen".
Writers of The Simpsons have gained a reputation for appearing to predict events in the real world, most notably hinting in an episode from 2000 that Donald Trump would one day be president.
The Homerpalooza episode follows Homer as he takes his family to a music festival where bands Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, and songwriter Peter Frampton perform, as well as the famed rap group.
Cypress Hill, who released their eponymous debut album in 1991, celebrated their 30th anniversary of Black Sunday in 2023 by performing three symphonic shows across the US, but this will be their first time performing with the LSO.
Australian Associated Press
