My vocal jazz workshop group sang this song and I found this video a long time ago. Every time I sing accapella music or want to sing it, I play this song. This is because the way they sing their music and perform it is so amazing. Their songs are extremely difficult; yet they sing it perfectly and make it look so easy!
I put this video up because I find it so inspiring. When I think about a sense of communication and togetherness I think of this group. The way they sing their music truly shows how much they love it and how hard they work on each harmony to make it sound awesome. When listening to this group, I not only get goosebumps all over my arms because it's so good but I can hear how they are having fun and have a passion for the music which is how it should be. I wish more artists were as enthused and cared as much as this group does because I think our music industry would be off the charts with this type of dedication.
When I sing this type of music, it makes me feel so good inside and makes me want to have fun. It reminds me of the drumming because each person has to listen to each other voice and completely match their tone to sound perfect. They also each have an important role in the song and have to let each part come out when it needs to. The amount of emotion in their singing is unbelievable. In the articles it discussed how important it is to not only just feel the rhythm but to get in your own groove and I think this group has mastered that.
Thank you for sharing this video, Kate! I love the jazzy rhythm and the snaps! I can see why you like to groove to this kind of music. The "voo voo" scat was cool also, It helps the listener not focus on the words and just feel the melody. I hope to hear you sing like this sometime, maybe even on a Wednesday Recital Hour!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this! The scat section was so jazzy and smooth. I've never heard of them before so I'm really glad you shared this. I'm always looking for new music! I loved the dynamic of the group and their harmonies were so equal and together - I realize how hard it is with only 4 people not to stick out, and they mesh together so well. I also thought the bass was amazing. Great video!
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