Tuesday, December 14, 2010

That's Life at The Sing Off

I'm dancin'
Turin' up the sound an'
Then groovin'
Dreamin'
Oh yea! I dreamin' of you
Show me the fashion
Please me
Sing me somethin' true
Don't stop believin'
You should be creamin' the charts with this thoughtful groovin'
Swingin'
Meanin' pleasurin' the ears and eyes and  polishin' the shoes
They would be fine just listenin' to you...

I will be forever groovin' with Groove for Thought based on this simple songwriting while they sang
"You Make My Dreams Come True"
The Seattle group of music teachers had me wanting to dance in the library--what gives good judges?

I have to agree On The Rocks chose well and performed with fun and fabulousness on "Kyrie".
When are they and the Whoofs teaming up for a live concert?  But their Def Lepard "Pour Some Sugar" reminded me of a midnight Joe Boxer underwear contest at a Relay for Life cancer research fundraiser--somewhat similar to the winning entry, but not something I need to see again.

Committed's "Every Breath You Take" from the Police had a great groove--a nice rock beat--but they were too nice, needing to change the diction and style like they were singing "Climbin' up the rough side of the mountain". Loved the surprise ending. 

Street Corner Symphony chose an obscure song for their Guilty Pleasures.  They are the fun guys next door, but I am not sure they are what Sony and the world stage best gets yet.  Radio Heads "Creep" showcased their unquestionable talent as the kings of country a capella, including subtle and brilliant gestures for choreography and makes me want to smile all the way to Nashville and back.

The Backbeats are our Post-modern college-age pros giving rock star a capella with Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name"  Yet I am still looking for a sense of world class singing.  This certainly was ready for
Las Vegas.  For "Love Shack" from the B52s I thought of Pee Wee Herman at the start, then decided I would enjoy a television show hosted by The Bbeats--Cali cool with classy funk and great legs gals.

Jerry Lawson and Talk of the Town gave me chills from the simple sounds during practice.  I want to be able to sing  like each member and sing every note from every part.  The Commodores "Easy" was like smooth sailing with a perfect landing of a mighty jet plane.  The Rolling Stones " I Can't Get No Satisfaction" included nice pacing a great whoo who, true bass sounds, and loads of fun.  I grasped my heart and wished
Michael Jackson was alive to open for these guys:-)!  Now I am shopping for a cool blue jacket and tie, and loved the blue and white rose lapel boutineer.

Finally, Committed's "I Want It That Way" from the Backstreet Boys sounded like you should sign them up right now for both sacred and secular world class a capella singing--with a two person big heart--call them on your speed dial.

Thank you Ben, Nicole, Shawn, Joel Gallen, and NBC team.

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