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For those not yet caught up in the viral flux, there is a video getting massive hits on video sites -- a Slovenian vocal group called Perpetuum Jazzile singing an a capella rendition of "Africa" that features a creative "thunderstorm" at the opening. It's really quite impressive.I had not listened to much a capella in recent years, so I started poking around on YouTube to see what else was around. A lot, of course.
I love the one linked below by the Sacramento State Jazz Singers doing a rendition of Ben Folds' song "Selfless, Cold and Composed" featuring an amazing young bass, Antoinette Butterscotch Clinton.
Selfless, Cold and Composed"
If you know of good video clips of a capella groups, I would be interested in seeing them -- and maybe others would to. How about some links!
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
Edits: 07/01/09
KP
Several years ago PBS had an Accapella Opera with a group called 14K Soul. This is a great doo wop styled accapella group that was formed 30 (wow) years ago and got their start at the famous Caddilacs reunion.
The Sacramento Jazz is pitch-corrected, but the Perpetuum Jazzile "Africa" was fabulous.
If it was pitch corrected, they didn't do a perfect job at it, as I heard some less than perfect notes throughout. But then, I don't really care. I'm more interested in enjoying listening to music than analyzing and condemning. The kids were having a good time, the arrangement was killer (much better than the "Africa" arrangement), and it was fun to watch/listen to young people making music.
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
I love accapella jazz and one of the best cd I came accross in recent years is by a French group called "Les grande geueles"(Big mouths)
It is called "Absolut jazz vocal" the technique is incredible so is the recording you can place each voice precilely.
Sure the music is very modern so before you buy please listen.
On the other hand who ever I played this cd to where impressed.
If you know of video clips that you think are good, could you post links?
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
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