Give it up for Groove For Thought and their spot on vocals and a capella arrangements--especially We Three Kings/O Come, O Come Emmanuel--full of surprises and my early vote for an album. Committed Angels We Have Heard On High creates breathtaking sound with bell tone harmony. The Whiffenpoofs God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen includes nice vocal colorings and smart pacing.
The second round included more energetic fun from Univ. of Oregon's On The Rocks; smooth, charming southern sounds with a surprise arrangement from Street Corner Symphony; a delightful smile and light touch percussion with a great song choice from Eleventh Hour--hope to be smiling back at Kendall Young again soon; this Motown music lovin' man loves my Cali cool guys--Jerry Lawson and Talk of The Town--long live longevity. Mercy!
The Backbeats showed plenty of artistry and honesty, taking a risk with a not so feel good song. I still want more lyrics harmonized. Nice surprise on the breathing moment.
The Whiffenpoofs may have sung their Swan Song, yet they are my choice for trying to get to a live concert in 2011. Nice use of the stage, and enjoyable variety of feature voices and a great song choice.
Groove for Thought's "Cooler Than Me" IS the definition of cool. Like a ferry boat ride to Victoria, B.C. on a sunny day, they continue to satisfy my groopie-ness and showcase sensational sound from top soprano to bottom bass.
Yet the one group that took me to another world and hit me with emotional meaning was Committed's "Apologize" with bell tone arpeggios and great harmony. Sweet singing of a soad song, leaving Ben Folds almost speechless. You truely have the power to move people.
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