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We dismiss the cries of the Krishnas, the ringing of Century Tower and the pounding of the UF drum line simply because they are so commonplace. So today we'll listen with new ears and rank our favorite performers on a scale of 1-5.

Hare Krishna Musical Troupe (see the video, hear the legend)
These Eastern-influenced rockers soothe the soul with devotional music that will not quit. Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna Hare, Hare, Hare, Rama Hare, Rama, Rama, Rama Hare, Hare is the group's one-hit wonder that gets stuck in your head like Hey Mickey. The Hare Krishna Musical Troupe performs daily for free and welcomes listeners, singers and dancers.
3 flailing ponytails


No Southern Accent, UF's A Capella Group
An arch of bright-eyed singers with veins protruding from their necks, snapping their fingers and tapping their toes makes up this Rockappella group. In this competitive vocal group, voice-cracking and out-of-tune singing will simply not fly. With a lineup mixed with Drops of Jupiter, Kokomo and Walking on Broken Glass you can't help but sing along—or at least tap your toes.
3.5 snapping fingers


UF Drum Line
Standing apart from the Gator band is the Gator drum line. These rhythm wardens keep the group in check and have a beat that seems to vibrate throughout UF—and even past campus boundaries. Students living near the law school watch their lamps and picture frames shake to the reverberations, while others enjoy prancing and dancing to the beat. If you like the raw sound of drums, then listen carefully during drum line practice early on Sunday mornings and on game day—and hold on to your stuff.
3.5 shaking lamps


Century Tower
Thanks to this brief musical show, UF students know when they need to speed walk. This 49-bell carillon plays short bell sounds, but near special events, UF's largest musical instrument also plays longer recitals and songs like Eleanor Rigby and The Wall. The soloist has to walk up 200 steps, but for us, it’s all worth it.
4 Hunchbacks

by Morgan Lord