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head/voice podcast
‘head/voice’ is a podcast that brings listeners inside the minds of singers and sound creators who are redefining what it means to make music with the voice. Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero have co-hosted the weekly interview series since March 2017 – talking to innovative vocal musicians about their journeys and creative processes.
For our last episode for awhile, we talked to the ebullient and enigmatic Jim Boardman - a cappella's biggest fan!
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: “Easier II" by Erin Bentlage (https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii)
~Referenced during the episode~
VOICELED #2 w/ Isaiah Carter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX6uKgfJ-Ug
At long last, we had the chance to talk to some of our friends in Nomadic - Isaiah Carter, Archie Gopal, and Kyle Hogan! We talked the origins of the group, how they created their own identity coming out of the June program, and how they've transcended geography to keep their journey in motion.
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: “Top of the World" by Nomadic: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nomadic2/top-of-the-world-4
~Referenced during the episode~
"Top of the World" live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28TrXeWUMg
"Top of the World" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zar7q-Tu2EE
"Landslide" live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIK2rvzsv_s
"Molasses" live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNowgH0W9V4
Ep. 4 w/ Archie: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Gr1sZ6N8kZfvEqYh9WvUL?si=muRpZMwTThKpqAM9cQm85Q
Ep. 22 w/ Isaiah: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e7EvTJygluxKnb3HVoOmQ?si=3XHEGd4WTSawnd7kF7Q6AQ
Ep. 49 w/ Lynique: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0a6bSnHnD19rRnNFXoX4Ln?si=VPrJ7pebQBaReG7nZmHiUg
June: https://juneofficial.com/
~Follow Nomadic~
IG: @NomadicOfficial
FB: @Nomadic
Twitter: @Nomadic0fficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsA4sIxwfUk2XhpEcAYq9mw
Website: http://nomadicofficial.com
James Rose is a musician’s musician - knowledgeable in a wealth of genres, can do a little bit of everything (arranging, composing, songwriting, performing, producing & educating), and very cerebral, yet effortlessly organic in his music. If you want think about how we can collectively push our musical boundaries, this week’s episode is for you!
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: “Without You” by Lapalux, covered by James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb7eVvk9L_A
~Referenced during the episode~
‘Contemporary A Cappella’ Summer Course: https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/youth_adult_learning/short_courses_summer_schools/music/music_performance/contemporary_a_cappella_with_accent/
Sam Robson: https://www.youtube.com/user/traanncce
A Cappella Academy: http://acappellacademy.org/staff/
Cync: www.cync.app
~Follow James~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesrosevocal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrosejazz/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyNJQwhBaLyI5inE824yyQ
Website: http://jamesrosevocal.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrosejazz
~Terrane~
“Over You”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wUo6Lq-dPw
Website: www.terranemusic.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/terranemusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terranemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/terranemusic
~Accent~
Website: http://www.AccentVocal.com
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/Accent
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AccentVocal
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AccentVocal
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AccentVocal
Remember in high school singing 'Chili Con Carne' and you thought it you were nailing it but then you remember it actually sounded awful? ...just Evan? Well Resolve is the opposite of ~that~, as they are wonderfully talented yet humble and pure souls making inhumanly tight and very humanly meaningful music, and we were so happy to talk to Chris and Alyssa for another episode of head/voice!
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: “Misty” by Resolve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01dv37cdqBs
~Referenced during the episode~
Voices of Liberty: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/voices-of-liberty/
New York Voices: https://newyorkvoices.com/
Manhattan Transfer: http://manhattantransfer.net/
The Real Group: https://therealgroup.se/
The Swingles: http://www.theswingles.co.uk/
Sam Robson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rqoXhRpbIJ2N867HeEUZQ
~Follow Resolve~
Website: https://www.officialresolve.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialResolve/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resolvemusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwPHEp-BYOcfJapabSetSQ/
It’s been a minute, but we can’t think of a better way to be back than with the supremely talented Amnya Love. Though she’s extremely lowkey and humble, her voice is absolutely insane, and we talked about her journey and dived deep into her ‘viral’ instagram a cappella videos!
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: “Masterpiece” by Jazmine Sullivan, covered by Amyna: https://soundcloud.com/amynalove/jazmine-sullivan-masterpiece-amyna-love-cover
~Referenced during the episode~
Emily King - Can’t Hold Me” https://www.instagram.com/p/BtpUazDFmXs/
YEBBA - Evergreen: https://www.instagram.com/tv/BszvHdCF3bm/
Lizzo - Juice: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsheYMkFmJE/
Lazy Song: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwFiPtFcUI/
Chibrations: https://www.facebook.com/chibrations/
The Tally Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVmFiQOGGo
~Follow Amnya~
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynalove/
Soundcloud: https://t.co/ADworvCDKD
Kaedi is an absolute superstar, and we were super fortunate to talk to her about the highs and lows of her journey on the way to becoming the ridiculously low vocal bass she is today in Citizen Queen. Learn about the meaning behind "philo," her experience at A Cappella Academy, and why she likes music so darn much.
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "Never Enough" by Citizen Queen
~Referenced during the episode~
Bob Marley & The Wailers (no, he didn’t write “Don’t Worry, be Happy”): https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QsynagSdAqZj3U9HgDzjD?si=Y-PnH_OCS86RHqcN_YyWDw
The Wailers: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uSKeCyQEhvPC2NODgiqFE?si=SDiyl050SEihnCeyK8xlEw
Peter Tosh: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oea1hwGMfUxZbLxJc1XUN?si=gsBxndNSSveVuMrXq9FkGQ
Jimmy Cliff: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rJ3m1tM6vUgiWLjfV8sRf?si=8t2ELqS3SIatJ6Xoby4tJg
Burning Spear: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qaKS0nzGP4hfjl4aFZmEU?si=1SqaBLWfQsKOjsKYofrAow
Toni Braxton: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3X458ddYA2YcVWuVIGGOYe?si=8ohQeYOZQpuM0iIngxUCWA
Nina Simone: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7G1GBhoKtEPnP86X2PvEYO?si=VVG24YSPS2C_nY0HngObkA
Tracy Chapman: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oPgCQqMMXEXrNau5vxYZP?si=INNvQpfcSwmSHmfIMfr05w
The Lalah Hathaway video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SJIgTLe0hc
Stromae: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5j4HeCoUlzhfWtjAfM1acR?si=DvNc5UH7R-qMdqqkRDFRpA
Pitch Slapped: https://www.pitchslappedacappella.com/
The Nor’easters: https://www.nunoreasters.com/
Ep. 5 w/ Shams Ahmed:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NgRJrHRomfsMsSdOjolER?si=QhHQANsVRcGYgKbdBbgTgw
Ep. 25 w/ Ben Bram: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5T5UWtHzyC0GCgMIIzVND2?si=YdNsHVD_QwiS-B2uu9yjXQ
Ep. 29 w/ Rob Dietz: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29FqlkrGDYashceH9KNHJL?si=r5X3eY0XTPetLR0ifY4Bvw
~Follow Kaedi~
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdphilo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdphilo
~Citizen Queen~
Website: https://citizenqueen.squarespace.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitizenQueenMusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizenqueen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CQOfficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/citizenqueen
~A Cappella Academy~
Audition Video 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm6aojTi3_Y
Dominant 7 - Greedy (Ariana Grande): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjhaI43Nxds
Academy Choir - Searching for a Feeling (Thirdstory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceLBsn0SbAY
Audition Video 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01ZjWYidyWE
Sonorus - Stockholm Syndrome/Schoolin' Life (One Direction/Beyoncé): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHh9snMbyvU
Audition Video 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exg32Sbm3_I
9th Wonder - What's Really Good (Brayton Bowman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSDWvJukxR8
Academy Choir - Kids (OneRepublic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dauCFLjJDpE
Just a few things that are contained in this heartwarming barnburner of an episode:
1) Insane stories about a cappella competition
2) An update about WACA and some scoops about WeSing
3) Lisa’s signature salmon recipe
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "Love Warrior” by Lisa Forkish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sRYv_XLPn4
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/lisaforkish5
~Referenced during the episode~
UO Divisi: https://www.facebook.com/uodivisi/
Pitch Perfect (yeah, it was a book): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pitch-perfect-mickey-rapkin/1111460484
UO Divisi performing “Yeah” @ ICCA Semifinals 2005:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJkoPr0436Q
Vocal Rush performing “Let Me Be Loving” @ ICHSA Finals 2012:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru7LmFSNaAY
“11” - the all originals album by Vocal Rush: https://open.spotify.com/album/33q2KtTLZzWdGeItDoDsDf
Postyr: http://postyrproject.dk/
Rhiannon: https://www.rhiannonmusic.com/
Follow Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisaforkish.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaforkish/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaforkish/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lisaforkish
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisaforkish
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lisaforkish
HIVE
Website: https://www.hivevocal.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIVEvocal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hivevocal/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hivevocal
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hivevocal
Women’s A Cappella Association
Website: https://www.womensacappella.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomensACappella/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensacappella/
WeSing: https://www.womensacappella.org/wesing
We’ve heard your requests for more educators, and we’re talking to a real great one this week in Shannon McNulty! We talk education, recording, a cappella, and her childhood girl group(!). Also apparently Evan can't pronounce "Shannon McNulty."
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "False Alarm" by Blacklight Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/blacklightvocals/false-alarm-cover
~Referenced during the episode~
Premium Blend: https://www.facebook.com/icpremiumblend/
MIT Logarhythms: https://www.facebook.com/mitlogs/
Mel Daneke: Head/Voice Ep. #44
Rob Dietz: Head/Voice Ep. #29
Soup To Nuts Seminar: http://billhareacappella.com/seminar.html
Massachusetts American Choral Directors Association (ACDA): https://massacda.org/
Noah Ogden: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRay30DOLCRlCUKHvvyJoQ
NE Voices (come talk to us!): http://ne-voices.com/
Next Level w/ TVC: https://thevocalcompany.com/next-level/
Next Level Arrange - June 17-21 Next Level Direct - July 1-5 Next Level Produce - July 15-19 ~Connect with Shannon~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.phypers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsMcNultyMHS
Voices ReChoired: https://www.facebook.com/voicesrechoired/
~Blacklight Vocals~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacklight.vocals/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklight.vocals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLACKLIGHTvocal
If you know, you know.
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "The Luckiest" by Wash U Amateurs/Ben Folds
~Follow Emily~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMFLANaca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmFlanVV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finesurefine/
~Referenced During the Episode~
A Cub Bella: https://www.acubbella.org/
The Shine Theory: https://www.annfriedman.com/shine-theory/
“The Luckiest” performed by the Wash U Amateurs w/ Ben Folds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=enxA1PY8Vbk
MSU Beartones: https://www.thebeartones.com/
Interview with The Women’s International Music Network: http://www.thewimn.com/front-and-center-great-lakes-regional-producer-at-varsity-vocals-emily-flanders/
Varsity Vocals: https://varsityvocals.com/
Apply to compete at BOSS: https://casaevents.wufoo.com/forms/boss-2019-competition-video-submission/
We are back from winter break and happy to get back into the swing of season 2 with the multitalented Gabe Kunda! Gabe is 1/2 of HookedHarmonX and 1/5 of Acapella is Life Music, as well as an accomplished voice actor and voice over artist (you probably heard his voice in a trailer while you were home for the holidays).
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "Officially Missing You" by Acapella Is Life (https://soundcloud.com/acapella-is-life-music/officially-missing-you-cover)
~Referenced during the episode~
The Blind Boys of Alabama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA17BmsklFA
BJ The Chicago Kid: https://www.bjtck.com/
Ep. 62 w/ JEHREEUS: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FbLPdvv1zY15sh08fhoxT
Hooked HarmonX: https://soundcloud.com/hookaedharmonx
"Million Dollar Voices": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S8N2s3L4mQ
Gabe's Trailer Demo: https://soundcloud.com/gabriel-kunda/gabe-kunda-trailer-demo
Gabe on Mike Lenz Voice podcast (VO): https://mikelenzvoice.libsyn.com/057-gabriel-kunda-interview
"I Am The Night" on TNT: https://www.tntdrama.com/i-am-the-night
"Miracle Workers" on TBS: https://www.tbs.com/shows/miracle-workers
"The Four" on Fox": https://www.fox.com/the-four-battle-for-stardom/
~Follow Gabe~
IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabekunda/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GabeKunda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDWMDhX-Vus3PeIJenQv2dw
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thevoiceofgabekunda/
Website: http://gabekundavo.com/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gabriel-kunda
'Tis the season for Anthony, Kayla, and Evan to talk about holiday things and some of their favorite music of 2018 and reflect on the year as a whole! Fa la la la la, la la la COOKIETIME.
SHOW NOTES
Intro/Outro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Follow Head/Voice~
Facebook: @headvoicepodcast
Instagram: @headvoicepodcast
Twitter: @headvoicepod
~Our socials, if you dare~
Anthony // IG, Twitter: @anth_pulido
Kayla // IG: @kayjopich, Twitter: @kjpich
Evan // IG, Twitter: @emlinsey
~Referenced during the episode~
Maro's Spotify, where there are many albums: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NP4jJcW3R6qO6rbtnH0wn
Nomadic performing "On Top of the World" by Kimbra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28TrXeWUMg
Quinn's ICCA Finals 2018-winning set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGythyI9eYc
Andrew Kim's AcaOpen-winning group IRIS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8oXdS74UaWMRx3aD4w2i_Q
Shams, Ben, & Scott's new girls group Citizen Queen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_r_z19Be3Et4wNbwh_6NQ
Ryan's last album with the Nor'easters: https://www.nunoreasters.com/news/collective-vol-2-is-out-now
Sidney's BMAs win: https://vanyaland.com/2018/12/13/here-are-the-winners-from-the-2018-boston-music-awards/
Erin's Academy group Ølamundo performing their incredible "I Am Light" set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhuPew0bHP4
Jordy's feature in Billboard Pride: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8483496/jordy-just-friends-video-welcome-to-the-friend-zone
We've got another great episode this week with the multi-talented Brett Castro! See how this Very Cool Man glowed up from his days in show choir to writing and producing his own earworms.
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: “H/V Theme” by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: “i hope you never got over me” by Brett Castro
~Follow Brett~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettcastromusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.castro/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettcastro_
Website: https://www.brettcastro.com/
~Listen/Watch~
“i hope u never get over me”: https://open.spotify.com/track/00gP3lxDnqGrUKiroWRCAD
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KiNjNQ66cfEJEgXCmIuYe
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/brett-castro/1244421287
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRw7yUJyLQXnaNpwv91wa9g
~Referenced during the episode~
- A Cappella Academy: http://acappellacademy.org/
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- “Ain’t It Fun” (2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8HimbXy9Gg
- “Precious” (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAmOODOnqCQ
- NYU N’Harmonics
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- “Masterpiece/Lay Me Down”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps5Ck7LRI9U
- “Colors”: https://open.spotify.com/track/2aD2z2HqChsiYfndu7ybMW
- The Avett Brothers: https://www.theavettbrothers.com/
- “Ch-Ching” by Chairlift: https://open.spotify.com/track/5puD5DykxLKhlNy3GckU6Z
- “Picture Perfect” - debut single (December 2017): https://open.spotify.com/track/02YMEZVO3aCCM8RMliXv0h
- “Much About Sadness” (acoustic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plOny6Pvpak
- “The Way I Hurt” music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ZII_BUEOA
- Michael Blume: http://www.mblumemusic.com/
- “Mo Bamba” by Sheck Wes: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xzBco0xcoJEDXktl7Jxrr
This week we're joined by a much anticipated and requested guest - Sam Creighton! While you may know her from her larger than life solos with the Nor'easters, she's also a member of pro group Musae and she's putting out her own (amazing) music, and we talk about everything in between in this episode of head/voice.
0:00 Intro
1:11 Musical household?
3:13 Realizing she was a singer
04:55 Formative music
06:54 Getting into the Nor’easters
10:24 “Teenage Dream” (s/o Shams Ahmed)
11:53 Building confidence/stage presence
13:57 First moment being comfortable as herself as a Nor’easter
16:33 How did “Sing It On” shift post-college plans
20:00 Deciding to move to LA
22:53 Joining Musae
27:16 Headspace in transitioning to a new place
29:53 Finding collaborators
34:42 Beginning to songwrite
38:20 Finding truth in the songwriting process
41:30 How production is part of a session/After Midnight
44:14 Favorite song released so far? (Q by @rachelellis18)
46:37 Creating the music video for After Midnight
51:28 Trends in the music industry
54:13 What’s next for Sam
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
"What'll I Do" by Elvis Presley
"Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul & Mary
"Teenage Dream" by The Nor'easters
"Wrong Side of a Love Song" by The Nor'easters
~Follow Sam~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samcreightonmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creightons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeH_kopAIaExzvhfI1di-1g
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KOYDvQ7cNqhkhqlf7AK8F?si=b9lirgJpSimYfSuGw0wTFQ
~Referenced during the episode~
- "Teenage Dream" - Sam's first solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ccic0oYlI
- "Wrong Side of A Love Song" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR-b9KSkU1Q OR https://open.spotify.com/track/5dMhj1gIvk6BaxzxJuyqo9
- James Fletcher’s Podcast with Sam: https://open.spotify.com/show/10ALiJ3… https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p…
- "Sing It On" Season 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/b012mz3ct6/?tag=slatmaga-20
- ACA Retreat - Sam's group Ascend doing "I Want You Back":
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBoWT7l8Sys
- Musae's version of "Into You:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOBvX564ZBA
- Musae performing "Don't Let Me Down:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3vdg3_vQV8
- Will Jay: https://www.willjaymusic.com/
- Mario Jose: https://www.mariojosemusic.com/
- Johnny Shorr: https://www.instagram.com/jonnyshorr/
- Dylan Bernard: https://dylanbernardmusic.com/
- Dante Velasquez Jr Photography: https://www.dantevelasquezjr.com/
- "Sexual" by Neiked ft. Dyo https://open.spotify.com/track/5pqUc0SPA1EmhdOyD9Ou45
- “Adore” https://open.spotify.com/track/0QW99p29AhpYX5cnMGUtbQ?si=EliY-Q6KSFGNzfUY9lYzIg
- “Talk” https://open.spotify.com/track/3s7XVHxJPY0i0AfBE5W1XX?si=FWcH-1DbRYuuDtahIVZNVA
- New Single, (Written with Jonny Shorr, Will Jay; Produced Jeoff Harris; GNGR Records) “After Midnight:” https://open.spotify.com/track/1xoxKbXpQRGST2a400rymW
- “After Midnight” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cOoYammgA8&fbclid=IwAR3bZRnakEaOd8lYNRdAQFBFztWUzIIqWDU5h0Ak_DM3Bt54zUVWTT9nO1E
- “After Midnight” Refinery29 Review: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/sam-creighton-after-midnight-exclusive-music-video-premiere
- Sasha Sloan" https://www.facebook.com/sadgirlsloan/
This week we finally had the chance to talk with the Queen herself, Angela Longo - founding member of Musae and "Chief Sorceress" at The Vocal Company.
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "Amnesia" by Musae (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcsLk_wGEZY)
~Referenced during the episode~
"Equilibrium" by The Nor'easters: https://open.spotify.com/album/6BeTGjWVDQLQhdSM5MBziy
"Lithium" by Faux Paz: https://open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV
"Evolve" by Reverb: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zl7yoHc2QsuQhFetjd2lZ
~Follow Musae~
FB: https://www.facebook.com/musaevocal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musaevocal/
IG: @musaevocal
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusaeVocal
~The Vocal Company~
Website: https://thevocalcompany.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thevocalcompany/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thevocalcompany/
~Follow Angela~
IG: @angelini34
Twitter: https://twitter.com/angelini34
This week we're talking to the amazing Jon Smith - arranger / vocalist / educator / Swingle / American / not the guy from Pocahontas.
SHOW NOTES
Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Outro Song: "Lover's Desire (LIVE)" by The Swingles
~Referenced during the episode~
"Cinema" by Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwwjvx3MLbc
"Bucimis" by The Swingles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-jUXoV3YQ0
“Find You” (Zedd): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA9IbuIXan4
Shut Up and Dance (Hyannis Sound): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2xt9vdHHcs
"Come Around" by Birdland Avenue: bit.ly/comearound_
~Work with Jon~
Website: www.jonsmithmusic.com
TVC Contact: https://thevocalcompany.com/team/jon-smith/
~Jon’s Work~
“Landslide” Arrangement (Nomadic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIK2rvzsv_s
“This Christmas” (OneVoice): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo9_bAIUEpA
~Swingles~
Website: http://www.theswingles.co.uk/about/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSwingles/
Instagram: @swinglesingers
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNY02mhMxIA401SzGixUgFw
In The Name of Love (LACF 2017): https://www.facebook.com/TheSwingles/videos/10155847603456421/
Folklore (2017): https://spoti.fi/2O5WaGT
After The Storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=526Jvg_rt6s
Hard Times Come No More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9C-uWYy7M0
This past weekend, we headed down to SoJam to do a live podcast with our friends Mel Daneke, Charlie Arthur, and Alex Green - if you need a creative jumpstart, this episode is for you!
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: H/V Theme by Kayla Pichichero, Evan Linsey
~Referenced during episode~
SoJam: http://sojam.net/
Dave Grohl playing a bunch of instruments in “Play:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e05H80-k0mY
“Grimes: The Triumph of a Self-Made Oddball”: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/grimes-the-triumph-of-a-self-made-oddball-40059/
Evidence of VoicePlay / Sour Patch kids: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvnYVFDzmd/
~Episodes referenced~
Ep. 9 - Charlie Arthur:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ykaIfUCjH6r6ISpewzddz?si=fvs7kpeBSxqIjaNKdbXGuA
Ep. 10 - Alex Green:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UwdQuANJNhN3U91FEHVNt?si=9B2HQijnTGKHB7nqh5uhmw
Ep. 44 - Mel Daneke:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/41Sg09iKVzIQo4jBfi9DNX?si=v_MHHE-KSRiEzkkPCeh2qQ
Ep. 2 - Justin Crichfield: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3M9InOumDFtqJi1UAqDC1B?si=lLQ_1AEjRs-hzENHkAishQ
Ep. 12 - Chris Little & Ricky Jabarin;
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TE2ilwQG6kwNjl01tKHR3?si=8vAxrG5uSUew2Z4REO26lw
what's this? WHAT'S THIS? there's VoicePlay everywheeeerrreeeee
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro Song: H/V Theme by Kayla Pichichero, Evan Linsey
Outro Song: "This is Halloween" by VoicePlay [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL44YFyNLys
~Referenced during episode~
SoJam: http://sojam.net/
"Zombies vs. Hillbillies" ft. Home Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYzwzbqUJXk
~Follow VoicePlay~
Website: https://www.thevoiceplay.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/thevoiceplay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVoicePlay/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevoiceplay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theVoicePlay
~Instagrams~
Earl: https://www.instagram.com/voiceplayearl/
Eli: https://www.instagram.com/imelinoteli/
J. None: https://www.instagram.com/itsjnone/
This is a fun episode with fun people. (Sorry it's long!)
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Referenced during the episode~
Ep. 41: Christopher Given Harrison (ARORA): https://spoti.fi/2xK8tOL
Ep. 28: Ben McLain (Arora, Dakaboom): https://spoti.fi/2PZ8er8
~ARORA~
Website: www.aroratheband.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aroramusic/
Instagram: @aroratheband
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ARORAtheband/feed
The Ones You Keep (2018)
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NzYeHm
bioluminescence: https://spoti.fi/2MYV9vo
“You & Me” Lyrics
Been such a long time
And now you're mine
I wanna unwind
With you, boy
Make me your paradise
Coming alive
I wanna unwind
With you, boy
With you, boy
With you, boy
With you
'Cause baby, it's you and me together
Mmm, honey, I do believe forever
Mmm, honey, I can see what we got is treasure
Mmm, baby, it's you and me together
Oooh, oooh, oooh
Oooh, oooh, oooh
I give myself to you
Give you to me
I wanna spend the night
With you, boy
It's like our love is new
Our love is free
I wanna spend my life
With you, boy (With you, boy)
With you, boy (With you, boy)
With you, boy (With you, boy)
With you
'Cause baby, it's you and me together
Mmm, honey, I do believe forever
Mmm, honey, I can see what we got is treasure
Mmm, baby, it's you and me together
Oooh, oooh, oooh
Mmm, I love someone (love someone, love someone)
And he loves his one
We've got something ~nu~ this week, a song premiere from new pro group, Ember! Anthony and Kayla talked to Hansel and Lauren about the band and all they've achieved thus far and the process of writing and recording their new song - "Bad Romantic."
~Show Notes~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
0:00 Intro
1:12 Interview Start
30:26 “Bad Romantic”
33:47 Outro
~Referenced During Episode~
"Bad Romantic" by Ember: [links coming 10/5]
"Orion's Belt" by Ember: hyperurl.co/8c7y1k
AJK Artist Management: https://www.ajkartistmanagement.com/
~Follow Ember~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embervocals/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embervocals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/embervocals
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2NSSFnS
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2y1NWpb
O CANADA! head/voice is going semi-international once again as this week we've interviewed Daniel Hanson - a fresh face on the YouTube/a cappella scene who's got a unique story and has some covers and originals you need to hear.
SHOW NOTES
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Referenced during episode~
“Dynamite” (Taio Cruz Cover) - Mike Tompkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjCLQaTFXx0
“Little Drummer Boy” - Peter Hollens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yij_kISG93A
“September” - Daniel Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3deecYKg0X0
“Long Ride” A Cappella in 30 - Daniel Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZtwB7GN100
~Listen to Daniel~
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5k-Z4e-yzX-HM06jeLEsQ
Daniel's Recorded Work
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/93xanu?IQid=yt
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/7kmsvm?IQid=yt
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/5th07v?IQid=yt
Deezer: http://smarturl.it/cgju6i?IQid=yt
~Follow Daniel~
Instagram: http://smarturl.it/m5o8tn?IQid=yt
Facebook: http://smarturl.it/tr1ulo?IQid=yt
Twitter: http://smarturl.it/l6nw3f?IQid=yt
Soundcloud: http://smarturl.it/clt24u?IQid=ytic
~Additional Projects~
“Black or White (Michael Jackson Cover) - Daniel Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9zqXdkeoS8
“Ocean” (Martin Garrix ft. Khalid Cover) - Daniel Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-wXHF9WacU
We wouldn't throw the word prodigy around lightly, so believe us when we say that JEHREEUS absolutely is one. He's got amazing credits and an even more mindblowing ear, and it was a joy to talk to him in his first ever(!) interview to kick off Season 2 here at head/voice.
SHOW NOTES
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Referenced during episode~
India Carney (Ain’t No Sunshine) - JEHREEUS & Gabe Kunda Reharm: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgGFB8chreI/
Gabe Kunda: https://www.instagram.com/gabekunda/
Symbolic1 (S1): https://www.facebook.com/symbolycone/
Wave (Justin Timberlake) cover by JEHREEUS: https://soundcloud.com/jehreeus/wavejtcover
XO (Beyonce) harmony remake by JEHREEUS: https://soundcloud.com/jehreeus/xo-harmony-remake
~Follow Jaruice~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JEHREEUS-1197887976919768/
Instagram: @jehreeus
Twitter: @jehreeus
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jehreeus
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8FeUb-qY89Ar9i0xOSrlA
~Hooked Harmonx~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOOKEDHARMONX/
Sample Pack: https://hiphopdrumsamples.com/products/hooked-harmonx-choral-vocal-harmony-sample-pack
WE MISSED YOU! We've got big announcements!
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
More about Birdland Avenue's upcoming album: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/birdland-avenue
~Learn more about Anthony!~
His group: https://www.uproarvocal.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anth_pulido
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anth_pulido/
Anthony doing the arranging and the singing w/ his old group, The UniSons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq-Pl9FuaWA
We've reached the end of season 1, and we put together some of our best clips! A huge thank you to all our guests and listeners, it genuinely wouldn't be possible without you. Stay tuned for our return this fall!! we walk into the sunset to the tune of "Graduation (Friends Forever)" by Vitamin C
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
Ep. 19 w/ Erin Bentlage: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-19-erin-bentlage-a-cappella-academy
Ep. 23 w/ Tracy Robertson: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-23-tracy-robertson
Ep. 39 w/ Christopher Diaz: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-39-christopher-diaz
Ep. 41 w/ Christopher Given Harrison: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-41-christopher-given-harrison
Ep. 46 w/ Johnny Deltoro: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-46-johnny-deltoro
Ep. 49 w/ Lynique Webster: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-49-lynique-webster
Ep. 52 w/ us being dumb: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-52-we-like-hot-ones
Ep. 55 "Bursting the Aca-Bubble: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-55-bursting-the-aca-bubble
There is a doctor in the house, and it’s Dr. JD Frizzell! We found some time in his crazy schedule between OneVoice, the AEA, June, the International A Cappella Festival to talk about his start in music, his myriad projects, and philosophies on education and directing.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Follow/Work with J.D.~
Website: http://jdfrizzell.com/
Blog: http://jdfrizzell.com/blog/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jdfrizzell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdfrizzellmusic/
Instagram: @jdfrizzell1989
Twitter: @jdfrizzell
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/j-d-frizzell
~Learn More About J.D.~
Behind the Mic Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf6wEv-Knyc
Behind the Mic 2 Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1299&v=BNubep-liP0
“Score and Sound” Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra_vU46tB_4
“Going so Far So Fast in A cappella” w/ Danny Ozment on “Recording A Cappella”: https://recordingacappella.com/podcast/going-far-fast-acappella-j-d-frizzell/
A Cappella Warm-Ups for Pop and Jazz Choirs (Sharon, Frizzell): https://bit.ly/2jEiXZc
Five Steps of Rehearsal: https://bit.ly/2KKYChw
~OneVoice, Briarcrest Christian School~
Website: https://briarcrestonevoice.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriarcrestOneVoice
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_5AdLfcj2J_4mcbX96Fyg
Instagram: @bcsonevoice
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KKsmLl
Their new album, “Giants:” https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/giants/1384567552
~A Cappella Education Association (AEA)~ Website: https://acappellaeducators.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acappellaeducators
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_43JiWOIH_NI_qLUHSuoIg
Instagram: @acappellaedu
National A Cappella Convention (NACC) Website: http://acappellaconvention.com
~June~
Website: https://juneofficial.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYVw0xJfjXSsfuu5MeHXTQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejuneofficial/
Instagram: @wearejune
~International A Cappella Festival~
Website: http://internationalacappellafestival.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinternationalacappellafestival/
Flyer: http://internationalacappellafestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/flyer_spain_a_cappella_festival_2019.pdf
Application form: http://internationalacappellafestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/acappella_spain_ensemble_application.pdf
[insert Spiderman meme here] This week, we're happy to be joined by Evan & Kayla from (ICCA Finals 2nd Place-winning) Upper Structure to talk everything about the group, from their origins to building their stunning 2018 set.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Follow Upper Structure~
Website: http://www.upperstructureacappella.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/BerkleeCollege
Instagram: https://instagram.com/berkleecollege
Twitter: https://twitter.com/berkleecollege
~Listen to Upper Structure~
“I Miss You” (Adele): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01AGAUMgTM
“sHe” (Zayn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CbLXBevubM
2017 ICCA Set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcOLkdYi7Mo
Upper Structure @ Haunted Harmonies 2016: https://vimeo.com/186189229
This week we’ve got our incredibly talented and adored friend, Jordy Shulman (JORDY) on the show! We talked about his time with us in the BU Treblemakers, moving to LA to pursue music, how his approach to songwriting has evolved, and his latest single “Be With Me.”
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
02:08 Born and raised
03:30 Classical training?
05:56 Was music always the dream?
08:17 Did you always want to do a cappella
11:00 Thnks fr the mmrs
13:29 How a cappella impacted
17:21 First originals
24:16 “Gotta Leave”
27:29 Journey in writing for pop
33:04 Technical growth in writing
37:26 “Be With Me” being signed
40:26 Making the music video
44:19: Advice for aspiring artists
49:06 What’s next
~References~
Cry Me A River (BU Treblemakers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJQAoTAge6w
BU Treblemakers: http://www.butreblemakers.com/
Back Porch Jams: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgSeWIGAVA5gvLRyWYN-x15t1w8eWI7st
Emma Jayne: http://www.emmajaynesings.com/
Jake Ohlbaum’s band, The Foxies: http://www.thefoxiesmusic.com/
Will Jay: https://willjaymusic.com/
Julia Michaels: http://www.juliamichaelsofficial.com/music
Ryan Wagner directing reel: https://vimeo.com/265584086
~Follow JORDY~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialJORDYmusic/
Instagram: @jordymusic
Twitter: @jordymusic_
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2w94A8G
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2rd5Mmk
~Listen to JORDY~
“Be With Me” (2018): https://spoti.fi/2JGP2e6
“Gotta Leave” (2017): https://spoti.fi/2w5uJ8c
~In the News~
Be With Me (Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjS63OK68x8
Digital Journal: https://bit.ly/2KoHQEF
Armada Music: https://www.armadamusic.com/
Y’all, it’s Deke Sharon.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
01:47 Born and raised
02:42 Tufts years/The Beelzebubs
09:07 Ben Platt
10:17 Pressure to represent the a cappella community/“The Sing-Off”
16:34 Effects of “The Sing-Off” on a cappella
22:45 The success of PTX
24:55 Shifting public perception of a cappella
27:23 Importance and growth of video
32:46 Are “couch videos” still relevant?
36:28 The commodification of perfection
38:47 The humanity of a cappella
42:10 Weighing in on the debate on “angst”
47:28 Trends
52:00 What’s next for Deke
~Follow Deke~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DekeSharon/
YouTube (you should watch Too Many Notes): https://www.youtube.com/user/DekeSharon
Twitter: @dekesharon
Instagram: @dekesharon
~Learn More~
Website: http://www.dekesharon.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deke_Sharon
IMDb Credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3733748/
NPR Feature: https://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184786553/deke-sharon-makes-a-cappella-cool-again
NACC: http://acappellaconvention.com/
~A Selection of Deke’s Projects~
The Sing-Off: http://www.casa.org/feistinterviewdeke
The House Jacks: http://www.housejacks.com/
Contemporary A Cappella Society: http://www.casa.org/
D Cappella: https://www.facebook.com/DCappellaMusic/
~Deke’s Books~
A Cappella Warm-Ups: for Pop and Jazz Choirs (2017): https://amzn.to/2KiTq4a
A Cappella (2015): https://amzn.to/2r2hWgP
The Heart of Vocal Harmony: Emotional Expression in Group Singing (2016): https://amzn.to/2vNNJbc
A Cappella Jazz Pop Holiday (2004): https://amzn.to/2I1saGA
This week we're joined by the talented beacon of light that is Mariana Secca, aka MARO. We get a look inside her unique mind, as we talk her upbringing, Berklee, songwriting, and more!
SHOW NOTES Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~References~ Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices - "Kaval Sviri": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwxCaJCwgr0
Tigran Hamasayan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXDDW9WYrWE
~MARO~
MARO, Vol. 1: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/maro-vol-1/1363737536
https://open.spotify.com/album/0u1xTG4LN7tt32hSzvKwrO?isi=V7o_l_XrSaSGRtEsF1HNIQ
MARO, Vol. 2: (Coming soon!)
~ Follow MARO ~
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/profissional30/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maro.mus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maro.musica/
~MARO’s Berklee Show - Oct, 2017~
“Surrender” ft. Lisa & Zenia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuymtYINVu4
~ Collaboration projects ~
Wonderful (Lianne La Havas Cover) - FATES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCEhecZNssg
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran Cover) - Kepoambe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt0uOffYULo
Berklee People: https://www.youtube.com/user/profissional30/playlists?shelf_id=5&view=50&sort=dd
"Stand By Me" not 'Lean On me': https://www.facebook.com/maro.mus/videos/1421279567926485/
~Original Music~
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR_A7fCF7Rh7_SJPORV4y60IrlGpO858c
Flying to LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKbcnfbyKro
This past weekend, we had the distinct pleasure of leading a panel at #BOSS2018 featuring four amazing guests: Sidney Gish (indie singer-songwriter), Noel Pancho (rapper/storyteller), Niya Norwood (Real Entertainment Industries, BGVs for YEBBA), Alyssa Spector (booker/promoter). We were able to get their unique ‘outside’ perspectives on a cappella and how it fits into the greater music industry - there’s tons to take away for your band or group, we hope you learn a lot!
SHOW NOTES Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
00:00 Intro
02:30 Panel Introduction
04:12 Panelist Bios
07:39 First thing that comes to mind when you think of ‘a cappella”
14:27 Reaction to PTX, Faux Paz, Vocal Rush
21:03 State of the music industry
22:37 Social media / power of the artists
30:55 Live music’s resurgence
33:38 Promoting shows
35:48 Frequency of content
44:54 How “a cappella” has come up in your disciplines
48:14 Advice for a cappella artists
~Videos We Sent~
"Can't Sleep Love" (PTX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFCxiKXtKTI
"Midnight" (UMD Faux Paz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpH1Xp7AFlM
"Bottom of the River" (OSA Vocal Rush): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUngMXZ3TgI
~References~
Take 6 - Spread Love (Showtime at the Apollo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC4RloNVdCE
Nota - Jackson 5 Medley &" I Need To Know": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5ZdTekreA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3oE8bygliA
BYU Vocal Point - The Way You Look Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAIwMya1Fk8
PTX - "Dog Days Are Over": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erZN-yCyOP8
PTX - "Born To Be Wild": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZMgUxPGiqQ
Backbeats - "Landslide": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEdDcB-3JxM
Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract's twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinabstract?lang=en
The Wombats - "Tales of Boys, Girls, & Marsupials": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Kv0uNOm2c
Vassar Devils - "I Will Wait": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GprFvV_f2Po
~Sidney Gish~
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balloonney/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sidneygishmusic/
Bandcamp: https://sidneygish.bandcamp.com/album/no-dogs-allowed
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sidneyg156
Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sidney-gish-no-dogs-allowed/
Fader article:http://www.thefader.com/2018/01/04/sidney-gish-no-dogs-allowed
~Noel Pancho~
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elnoelpancho/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elnoelpancho
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elnoelpancho/
Website: https://www.noelpancho.com/
“Stargazers”: https://soundcloud.com/arclassicrecords/sets/noel-pancho-stargazers
Spanglish podcast: https://soundcloud.com/spanglishpodcast
Boston Globe article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/05/13/dorchester-rapper-fran-celebrates-his-heritage/
~Niya Norwood~
Her company, Real Entertainment Industries: www.facebook.com/realentertainmentind/
Berklee Musical Theater Club’s “Heathers”: http://www.bcaonline.org/calendar/today-at-the-calendar/details/993-heathers-the-musical--berklee-musical-theatre-club.html
'Black Girl Magic': www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1airw30mdg
'Cry Me A River' w/ Rachel Gonzalez & Anthony Brown: www.facebook.com/niyaLevon/videos…192448000861489/
'Ave Maria' by Berklee Beyonce Band: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwrvGxpQtL8
Our episode with her: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-47-niya-norwood
~Alyssa Spector~
Instagram: @alyssa_s_
Lysten Boston: http://www.lystenboston.com/
Lysten Boston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lystenboston/
Vanyaland article: http://www.vanyaland.com/2016/08/25/alyssa-spector-lysten-boston-named-booking-agent-cambridges-plough-stars/
This week we're joined by the lovely Peter and Cal from MICappella, talking their origin story, evolution, and touring around the world!
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero Panel: https://bostonsings2018.sched.com/event/E3Yq/bursting-the-aca-bubble-headvoice-live-podcast-recording
~MICappella~
Website: https://micappella.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOm_u63rBn-GM_4QCCvpIA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MICappella/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micappella/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MICappella
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MICappella
~Micappella Members~
Perc - Peter Huang: https://www.instagram.com/thepeterhuang/?hl=en
Alto - Calin Wong: https://www.instagram.com/calinwong/?hl=en
Tenor - Juni Goh: https://www.instagram.com/junigoh/?hl=en
Sop - Tay Kexin: https://www.instagram.com/kextay/?hl=en
Bass - Goh Mingwei: https://www.instagram.com/gohmingwei/?hl=en
Baritone - Eugene Yip: https://www.instagram.com/yip_eugene/?hl=en
Listen “Here We Go” (2013): https://open.spotify.com/album/4QI6QXjnHOjfDqI6PBmxKJ
MICappella Reloaded (2016): https://open.spotify.com/album/527eInrk79QXJYsdK83S6u
You Are The Apple Of My Eye" and "Our Times:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30yUUjT1zs
2017 Hits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_71M65lxjZc
Love Song (The Sing Off China): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhw1eRxepNo
Evolution of NDP Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQHxhrV2u50
SoJam 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05hsJlt6E4
Royals (Lorde) - MICappella ft. 财神爷: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnkqKHsvpIg
~In The News~
PM Lee Shares MICappella Video: http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/national-day-parade-medley-goes-viral-here
http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/reloaded-starting-from-scratch
The Unexpurgated interview with MICappella: http://www.todayonline.com/blogs/poparazzi/unexpurgated-interview-micappella
This week we're joined by Quinn D'Andrea (The Socal VoCals, A Cappella Academy) to talk her musical journey w/ a cappella and original music and her experience in Academy & the VoCals.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
~Help get the VoCals to Oregon!~
Crowdfunding link: http://ignite.usc.edu/socalvocals
Their version of "Attention" by Charlie Puth: https://youtu.be/muuB5qQslGw
~Follow Quinn~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinn.dandre
a Instagram: @quinndandrea
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFWkJeeMzmXMaBB_ipoAfg
~Listen to Quinn~
“I Found A Boy:” https://www.facebook.com/TheSoCalVoCals/videos/10155044808842595/
2014 National YoungArts Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=somBkTSGlas
“Earned It” (Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4YWsyfygJc
“Wait For Me” (Eric Pratt/Chandra Rajagopal Special Guest = Quinn D'Andrea): https://soundcloud.com/2ez-7/wait-for-me-feat-quinn-dandrea
~Trousdale (Band)~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trousdalemusic/
“Prison”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFuKE-IGBEQ
“Poison and Wine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5_SzmCUYQ4
“Me Again”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4mMksvHkYc
~SoCal VoCals~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSoCalVoCals/
Instagram: @thesocalvocals “The Christmas Song:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J22sH9MR7Cg
~A Cappella Academy~
“I Want You Back” (Ascend): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBoWT7l8Sys
“Earned It” (A Cappella Academy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtXCmCRw35Y
This week, we take a cue from "Hot Ones" and eat hot sauces on things and reflect on a whole year of episodes! Fair warning - it's very silly. Also there's a surprise appearance by one of our past guests.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero
-- Things we talked about --
"Hot Ones" w/ Sean Evans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzrgbu8gEMIIK3r4Se1dOZWSZzUSadfZ
“Accidentally A Cappella” Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/kaylajopich/playlist/3BZAG3MKFuL873jjy56nYs
"Bursting the Aca-Bubble" live panel coming up at BOSS: https://bostonsings2018.sched.com/
Hot Sauce #6 (If you dare): https://www.amazon.com/Daves-Ghost-Pepper-Jolokia-Sauce/dp/B001PQTYN2
Ingrid Michaelson “Nightswimming” Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qczXWXNgRdU
Vassar Devils BOSS 2016: https://youtu.be/5YHAo25mfxc
"Make It Holy" by OneVoice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNxfS7JTUFw
-- Episodes we mentioned --
Ep. 17 w/ Barbara from Vocal Rush: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-17-barbara-deveaux-griffith-osa-vocal-rush
Ep. 34 if you want to hear us ramble more: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-34-hello-it-us
Ep. 35: w/ Eion & Lizzie from Gestalt: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-35-lizzie-frankenthal-eion-blanchard-gestalt
Ep. 43 w/ Chris Celiz (beatboxing): https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-43-chris-celiz
Ep. 45 w/ Keith Terry (body music): https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-45-keith-terr
y Ep. 48 - "The Future of A Cappella" panel from LAAF: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-48-the-future-of-a-cappella
Favorite artists at the moment:
-- Kayla --
Thirdstory: https://www.facebook.com/wearethirdstory/
Amber Mark: https://www.facebook.com/AmberMark/
Moses Sumney: https://www.facebook.com/mosessumney/
Oh Wonder: https://www.facebook.com/ohwondermusic/
-- Evan --
Theo Katzman: https://www.facebook.com/theokatzman/
Kimbra: https://www.facebook.com/kimbramusic/
Aquilo: https://www.facebook.com/aquilouk/
-- Stuff we do --
Birdland Avenue:
https://www.facebook.com/birdlandavenue/
Evan's website:
http://evanlinsey.com/
We're happy to be back with the 3rd episode in our 'Raise Your Voice' series, this time discussing gender in a cappella with 3 amazing guests and our co-conspirator Bryan Guffey! Sofía Campoamor is making history, as she is slated to be the first female Whiffenpoof at Yale. Emma Seslowsky is an accomplished singer-songwriter and podcast producer, formerly music director of the Boston University Treblemakers. And lastly, Elliott is another trailblazer as the first trans member of Ithaca College's Ithacappella!
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
~Previous episodes~
https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-38-raise-your-voice-no-1
https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-42-raise-your-voice-no-2
~WACA~
http://www.womensacappella.org/
~Sofía Campoamor~
All Things Considered Interview: https://www.npr.org/2018/02/21/587731775/yales-whiffenpoofs-a-cappella-group-admits-first-woman
Bandcamp: https://sofiacampoamor.bandcamp.com/
Mixed Company of Yale: http://www.mixedcompanyofyale.com/
Whiffenpoofs: https://www.whiffenpoofs.com/
~Emma Seslowsky~
Website: http://www.emmajaynesings.com/
Her new album, Jetlag: http://hyperurl.co/3bgb9g
BU Treblemakers: http://www.butreblemakers.com/
~Elliott Weil~
Feature on Elliott: https://katenalepinski.wordpress.com/2017/12/06/qa-ithacappellas-newest-member-finds-comfort-in-music-community/
Ithacappella: http://www.ithacappella.com/
For our 50th episode, we decided to do something special! We brought back our first-ever head/voice guest, Ryan Hannon, and did a "year in review." We walked through his experience in ICCA finals with The Nor'Easters, did a special choreo and solo breakdown of "Cheyenne," talked about the Aca Open finals at Carnegie hall in September, discussed The Nor'Easters' latest album COLLECTIVE Vol I., their upcoming tour, and what's next for Ryan!
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
0:04 Intro
3:07 2017 ICCA Season
5:05 Intention behind the story of the set
7:06 Choreo/solo walkthrough of Cheyenne
10:08 Setting the table solo-wise
12:21 Setting choreo to the music
14:25 “The cyclone” move
18:48 Influences on choreo mindset
22:38 Creating blocking with intention
24:22 Transition to #AcaOpen
27:12 Maintaining standards of the groups and balancing workload
29:28 Working on COLLECTIVE, Vol. 1
31:21 How the UK and Hong Kong tours came to fruition
34:19 What people can expect on the tour
37:35 Ryan’s legacy with the group
39:51 A cappella trends
41:34 Advice for young singers
~The Nor’Easters~
Website: https://www.nunoreasters.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noreasters/
Instagram: @nunoreasters
COLLECTIVE Vol. I: https://www.nunoreasters.com/news/collective-vol-1-is-out-now
~Upcoming Tour~
March 4, 2018: Aquapella’s “I Wouldn’t Be” Concert (London): https://www.facebook.com/events/2046766785580749/
March 6, 2018 - Out of the Blue Spring Concert (Oxford): https://www.facebook.com/events/719575604902336/
March 15-29, 2018: Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival: https://acappella.hkfyg.org.hk/
ICCA Winning Set (2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tffl66nJPWY *“Cheyenne” (broken down in this episode) is the opening number in the above set - Duet (Ryan Hannon & Claudia Moericke)
Lynique Webster (formerly of UMD Faux Paz, now in Nomadic) joins us to walk us through her musical (and otherwise) life! Lynique is a true storyteller and talked to us about being true to yourself and inspiring others to do the same.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
01:21 Born and raised
02:07 When did you learn you were musically inclined?
03:35 Early musical activities
06:04 Leading her church group
07:14 Going into music education
08:00 Why education?
09:31 Choosing a primary instrument
10:48 Inspirations
13:25 Performing inspirations
14:58 Finding ‘her’ voice
17:13 Getting involved with Faux Paz
23:34 Adjusting to being in Faux
27:41 Experience filming ‘Sing It On’
31:14 ICCA Finals 2015
35:58 Story behind ‘Dog Days”
46:50 BOSS and onwards
50:22 Future plans
54:39 Trends in a cappella
56:45 Something magical happens
~Faux Paz~
Website: https://www.umdfauxpaz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FauxPaz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheUMDFauxPaz
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58AsrXELSqvEP03IeQnQ4T?si=8QaaOWX_Tx2U7JKJrjqQ4w
~June~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejuneofficial/
Website: https://juneofficial.com/
~Listen to Lynique~
I Was Here (Faux Paz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrd7Rh0VKoM
ICCA Set 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNJP5tzuVq0(Dog Days Are Over - 8:20)
Bad Blood (opb. NAO) - Faux Paz @ BOSS 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGw2wVvQMMo
~Other Projects~
We Are The Muses (Disney Medley): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9hDHJPR8NM
Slumber - Joel Bernstein feat. Lynique Webster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBAreKr22FA
Drunk in Love (Joel Bernstein, Lynique Webster): https://open.spotify.com/track/2gfBM9J9LtuDbfNdCAv08X?si=48rPSSmnQL2o2aMseql4XA
This past weekend we were at the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival and recorded a live (!) panel on 'The Future of A Cappella,' featuring Rob Dietz (Legacy, The Funx), Mike Jankowski (A Cappella Productions), Meron Mogos (CASA, VXN), Danny Olefsky (Zedarius, fmr. TVC), Lilli Wilder (Vocalight), and Christina Wilson (Honey Whiskey Trio, HIVE).
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
Leave us a review and enter to win your own sketch! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/head-voice/id1212179068
~Rob Dietz~
More deets at https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-29-rob-dietz
~Mike Jankowski~
A Cappella Productions: https://acaproducers.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/acaprodmike
~Meron Mogos~
https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-36-meron-mogos-laaf-vxn
~Danny Olefsky~
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zedarius
Zedarius: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjbel683BPX_tH7_x6Gi5aA
~Lilli Wilder~
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilderlilli
Vocalight: http://vocalight.com/
~Christina Wilson~
Honey Whiskey Trio: http://www.honeywhiskeytrio.com/
Hive: https://www.hivevocal.com/
WACA: http://www.womensacappella.org/
This week, we're honored to be joined by the amazing Niya Norwood (Real Entertainment Industries). She's an amazing vocalist and vocal director from Berklee who writes, directs, and does background vocals for YEBBA(?!). Oh, and she runs her own company.
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
00:02 Intro
01:55 Family
05:36 Getting into Ellington
07:35 Working w/ legends (Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson)
10:34 Going to American University
12:37 Transferring schools
15:08 Knowing Berklee was it
17:04 From theater to contemporary music
20:12 Evolution as artist/understanding the style
22:43 Collaboration at Berklee
26:10 Clip of ‘Black Girl Magic’
26:54 Vocal directing
31:34 Starting Real Entertainment Industries
35:12 Clip of ‘Cry Me a River’
35:42 What is the goal with music for the audience/artists
37:47 Trends in vocal/pop music
39:16 What’s next for Niya
~Niya~
Her website: https://nnorwood.wixsite.com/artist/about
Her company, Real Entertainment Industries: https://www.facebook.com/realentertainmentind/
Operation: Still We Rise (2/19): https://www.facebook.com/events/200407117369911/
Berklee Musical Theater Club: https://www.facebook.com/BerkleeMTC/
'Black Girl Magic': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1airw30mdg
'Cry Me A River' w/ Rachel Gonzalez & Anthony Brown: https://www.facebook.com/niyaLevon/videos/vb.100002889001576/1192448000861489/
'Ave Maria' by Berklee Beyonce Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwrvGxpQtL8
Feature on 'Good Day' by Mad Yonder: https://vimeo.com/202634921
This week, we’re joined by multi-talented arranger/producer/clinician Johnny DelToro (The Vocal Company). We hear the script of the movie of his life unfold and talk about how he got into music, emotional connection, and tips for arrangers!
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
01:57 Born and raised?
2:21 Musical upbringing
3:38 When singing became a thing
6:30 Was being a music major always the goal?
9:24 How a cappella fit in
14:39 Field of study w/in music
14:57 Studying in Sydney
16:21 Journey into being a professional (Next Level, Tom Anderson)
20:55 Harmony as an entrance to vocal music
23:47 Learning how tied emotion was to music
30:33 Arranging from “scratch”
35:04 Coming up with motifs
40:33 Common mistakes in scholastic arranging
43:35 Tips for beginning arrangers
45:51 Trends in a cappella
47:03 Yearbook vs. concept albums
48:40 What’s next for Johnny
~Be Friends with Johnny~
Work with Johnny: https://thevocalcompany.com/team/johnny-deltoro/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyWithAnH/videos
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/johnny-deltoro
~Projects Johnny’s worked on~
‘Would You Be So Kind’ by Dodie but by Malinda Kathleen Reese & Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyvYaSbykQw
‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story by Malinda Kathleen Reese & Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeTWLeCmSBE
'Waving Through A Window' with Malinda and Hannah Tobias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ensZT5yknCk
‘I Wish’ Fermata Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBFxDZJMVE4
‘She Used To Be Mine’ Upper Structure (on BOCA): https://open.spotify.com/album/4F7k4viXqEAIlrB5rbAPbF
‘Youth’ by Troye Sivan by Encore (on BOHSA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbhJIecEkA4
‘Stitches’ by Beyond Measure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd_3IIK4JwQ
“Jealous Talk” - Fermata Town: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8upiGX5NG4
“Heart of Life:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKBYAISBjsA
Keith Terry, a professional body musician, rhythm dancer, and educator joins us this week to share his unique perspective on music making - from Ethiopian armpit music to rhythm dancing to how body and vocal music converge (and everything in between).
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
~References~
Jazz Tap Ensemble: http://www.jazztapensemble.org/
Charles "Honi" Coles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Coles
Charles "Cookie" Cooke: http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/loc.music.tdabio.58/
default.html Kecak: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kecak
Example of Katachak (Inuit Throat Singing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnGM0BlA95I
Pygmy music: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_music
Nonesuch Explorer Series: http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/music-from-the-nonesuch-explorer-series-africa
Center for World Music: https://centerforworldmusic.org/
SLAMMIN All Body Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCltR3kAYI0
"Samba Lele" by Barbatuques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tz7KROhuAw
"One Planet" by SoVoSo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GBtxCN-NJE
~About Keith~
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Terry
Body Music with Keith Terry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=gKzko9z8jU8
CrossPulse: http://www.crosspulse.com/aboutkt.html
~International Body Festival~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalBodyMusicFestival/
Website: http://www.internationalbodymusicfestival.com/
About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUG52otZ8UQ
Force of nature Mel Daneke (Musae, Viridian Productions) joins us this week to talk production, her time with Musae, and the mystical 'electrocappella!' (Also we're going to LAAF [http://la-af.com/] and doing a panel that we're gonna record and release and we're excited.)
~SHOW NOTES~
Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii
~References~
Layne Stein of VoicePlay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_XgSAz7bZQ
"The Party Upstairs" by Ithacappella: https://open.spotify.com/album/2AIAKP2FxbYNjmwQgAkqZz
Our episode with Rob Dietz: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-29-rob-dietz
Mel's audition for Musae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7O3-sUwUFo
"Amnesia" by Musae, at a ... stadium ... in Hong Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcsLk_wGEZY
~Connect with Mel~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valorofficial/
Instagram: @delmankz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJ6GjzdEiWZMygctQ27itA
~Work with Viridian Productions~
Website: https://www.viridianmusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viridianmusicproductions/
Instagram: @_viridianproductions_
~Musae~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musaevocal/
Instagram: @musaevocal YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/MusaeVocal
Mel’s Arrangement, Solo and Drum Production of “Don’t Let Me Down” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3vdg3_vQV8
~Project Mel has worked on~
“It Was Always You” - Maroon 5 Cover with Peter Yang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUrOMpENKvg
“Chandelier” - Sia Cover at Next Level 2014: https://soundcloud.com/thevocalcompany/chandelier
“Into You” - Ariana Grande Cover (Musae): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOBvX564ZBA
This week, we're lucky to have sound creator and beatboxer, Chris Celiz (2015 American 2v2 champion) on the podcast! We talked about The Beatbox House, a collective based in Brooklyn that he founded, intention and emotion in beatboxing, and Chris' roots and plans for the future. ~SHOW NOTES~ 00:02 Intro 01:24 Roots 02:03 Making music growing up 03:06 Different instruments 04:32 When beatbox came in the picture 06:57 Influences 08:17 Finding a voice 11:26 Emotionality in beatboxing 12:48 Developing new sounds 13:53 Origins of the Beatbox House 15:35 Was collaboration always the goal? 16:42 What is the House now? 18:22 Educating audiences 19:47 Battling pre-conceived notions 21:30 Self-identification 23:16 Thoughts on a cappella 25:28 Subbing w/ Backtrack 27:15 Vocals in beatboxing 29:01 Beatboxing + instruments 30:18 Recording philosophy 32:14 Trends in beatboxing 34:06 What’s next for Chris / Beatbox House ~Follow Chris~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriscelizz/ Instagram: @chrisceliz Twitter: @chrisceliz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSmaVBMxtd1SYCyzzvigfQ/ ~The Beatbox House~ Website: https://www.beatboxhouse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebeatboxhouse/ Twitter: @thebeatboxhouse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTUgVPoyk-DlgEDTEDafxQ ~References During The Episode~ Michael Winslow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVUw62pxDGw The Four Elements w/ Rahzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08NQ6Yoj2Jw HumanBeatbox: https://www.humanbeatbox.com/ Chris' 2017 Wildcard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYuOYZE_R8 Grand Beatbox Battle: https://grandbeatboxbattle.ch/ MJ beatboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQuKbzWHvIo Gene and his original "Jigsaw": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVR59mawECs Show-Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra1caDW4Imc Bigman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Y-eujlUpM Codfish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eruPe8UftCw ~Other Things for Your Ears!~ Grand Beatbox Battle 2018 Wildcard Submission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sCODfjYm1E “Just a Man” on Beatbox TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJJMWmMdWvw “Here with Me” (Original Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCl3aGh2sH4 Sofar Sound Improv Performance w/ Kaila Mullady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6kb22ltV_s
This episode is the second in our Raise Your Voice series with WACA in which we discuss consent education and #MeToo activism with Nina Kasuya and Lisa Forkish. ~Show Notes~ Consent: It's Simple as Tea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8 #MeToo Article - Elle Magazine http://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a14437760/the-metoo-backlash-how-to-stop-it/ Ways to Support Sexual Assault Survivors: https://www.bustle.com/p/11-ways-you-can-support-sexual-assault-survivors-in-2018-7739137 Time's Up Initiative: https://www.timesupnow.com/ More Than No - Monthly Cabaret in LA http://www.morethanno.org/
Christopher Given Harrison joins us this week for a special episode, to talk the history of ARORA (fka Sonos) and break down their song "Morning Light" in a tribute to one of our favorite podcasts, "Song Exploder." ~SHOW NOTES~ Leave us a review on iTunes for a chance to win your own sketch/some stickers! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/head-voice/id1212179068 Work with Chris: https://sites.google.com/site/christophonemusic/ ~Song Exploder~ http://songexploder.net/ ~ARORA~ Website: https://www.aroratheband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroramusic/ Instagram: @aroratheband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ARORAtheband/feed Bioluminescence (2013): Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0n8izYROUwlPT4r5Yhkwpv iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bioluminescence/id681276257 “Morning Light” Single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZMH3JCtYO8 Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRL-VayXJ90 ~Lyrics~ my heart will earn it's keep while you are fast asleep i try to cool my head, reverse the things i said and if i can perhaps turn this relapse into release we'll find the middle in the morning light the battlefields i choose are keeping me confused i'm wrong for all i know, forgive by letting go and so i'll throw the fight that overnight will lift away we'll find the middle in the morning light the shadow feeling left behind, the memory and the stain im thankful i can always find relief in my refrain we'll breathe easy in the morning light we'll find the middle in the morning light ~Projects Chris has worked on~ Production work: https://soundcloud.com/christophone/sets/full-production-and-co-writing Sonos performing “Wicked Game” on the Sing Off: https://youtu.be/6HusVsv7464
Bri Holland (fmr. Lady Jaye, Voices in Your Head, Men in Drag) - During this ep. we talked about Bri's entrance into the a cappella scene, from her time in Men in Drag and Voices in Your Head, to her post-college group Lady Jaye, to her current work with WACA and her pursuit as an a cappella producer. Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ ~Work with Bri~ Website: http://www.briholland.com/about.html Arrangements: http://www.briholland.com/arranging.html Production: http://www.briholland.com/production.html ~Listen to Lady Jaye~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadyJayeMusic/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lady-jaye-music ~WACA Special featurettes Bri works on~ (feat. Track IX [Julia Ramos], India Carney, Erin Hackel, Mariah Hargrove & Jessica Fox, and Rayna Zemel) https://www.facebook.com/pg/WomensACappella/videos/ https://www.youtube.com/user/womensacappella/videos ~Projects Bri has worked on~ Freestyle A Cappella: http://freestyleacappella.com Beverly Belles: https://www.thebeverlybelles.com/ Lady Jaye Album: https://soundcloud.com/lady-jaye-music/tracks HIVE "Real Thing:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjNj1T1awzM Track IX "Hello Bitches:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfw7SjDQ7bI Track IX "Lipstick:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiKXf_Vp-cw Lisa Forkish "Love Warrior:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sRYv_XLPn4 ICCA vocalists collab "Work It Out:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRgurBLVoNE Subbing with ARORA at SheSings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIvlFnK146s New H/V Things: https://www.headvoicepodcast.com/ https://www.headvoicepodcast.com/merch https://tinyurl.com/headvoiceYT
Christopher Diaz (Every Good A Cappella Thing) makes his return to podcast-land this week and joins us to talk about his unique journey, connection through music, and what he hopes to see next! Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ New H/V Things: https://www.headvoicepodcast.com/ https://www.headvoicepodcast.com/merch https://tinyurl.com/headvoiceYT Christopher's Website: http://www.heychristopher.com/ Freedom's Boombox: http://www.freedoms-boombox.com/ https://www.facebook.com/freedomsboombox/ https://www.youtube.com/freedomsboombox http://instagram.com/freedomsboombox The Exchange: http://www.exchangevocal.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ExchangeVocal http://www.youtube.com/user/ExchangeVocal http://instagram.com/exchangevocal Ars Nova: https://www.facebook.com/arsnovacappella/ Mouth Off! (the episodes are down, RIP) https://www.facebook.com/mouthoff/ S/O to mrduckbear11, whoever you are: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrduckbear11
This week - something new! We're partnering up with WACA (Women's A Cappella Association) to create a monthly series called 'Raise Your Voice,' where we'll be having conversations to explore different topics and issues within the vocal community. On this episode, founder/executive director Lisa Forkish & Diversity Inclusion Coordinator Bryan Guffey give us a crash course on WACA and everything they're about, and we talk about what to expect from the upcoming episodes! ASKBOX (Questions/Suggestions/Feedback): https://tinyurl.com/raiseyourvoiceask Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ Be internet friends with us: https://www.facebook.com/headvoicepodcast/ http://www.instagram.com/headvoicepodcast/ https://twitter.com/headvoicepod https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/head-voice/id1212179068 And be friends with WACA: http://www.womensacappella.org/ http://www.facebook.com/womensacappella https://www.youtube.com/user/womensacappella http://www.twitter.com/womensacappella SheSings: http://www.womensacappella.org/shesings OSA Vocal Rush: https://www.facebook.com/osavocalrush/ Instagram, Twitter - @osavocalrush https://www.youtube.com/user/OsaVocalRush
This week, we’re joined by the talented India Carney! You might have seen her on season 8 of The Voice, with her college group the Scattertones, teaching at A Cappella Academy or The Betsys or a festival near you, or just singing songs on the internet. The point is: she’s good. And we were lucky enough to talk to her about finding a voice, soloing in a cappella, and making unique art. Be internet friends with us: https://www.facebook.com/headvoicepodcast/ http://www.instagram.com/headvoicepodcast/ https://twitter.com/headvoicepod https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/head-voice/id1212179068 Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ Find India: https://www.instagram.com/india_carney/ https://www.facebook.com/indiacarneymusic/ https://twitter.com/indiacarney https://www.youtube.com/user/IndiaCarney Apply to compete/get your early bird pass for LAAF: http://la-af.com/ Volunteer/teach at BOSS: http://bostonsings.com/ Apply to compete at NACC: http://acappellaconvention.com/apply-to-compete-or-perform/ Danny's Recording Courses: https://recordingacappella.com/shop/ https://recordingacappella.com/podcast/ “You”, her original song: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-single/1144559155 Her latest cover of "It's Gonna Be Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80kX_tkyVnY India w/ Scary Pockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNuPheBQgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNm7kY2-G7g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzNWZ_EnAgs India w/ The Filharmonic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAm8wJQYp8o India w/ Mario Jose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVe33rTMX7M India w/ Forte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUmimBZQxI4 India in #HAM4BEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt3tsdUGZmU
This week, we have Meron Mogos, the executive producer of LAAF and one of the founders of VXN. We talked about her experience with different groups in many different stages of life and about the upcoming Los Angeles A Cappella Festival! head/voice: https://www.facebook.com/headvoicepodcast/ http://www.instagram.com/headvoicepodcast/ https://twitter.com/headvoicepod https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/head-voice/id1212179068 Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ LAAF: http://la-af.com/ https://www.facebook.com/laacappellafestival https://twitter.com/LAAcaFest https://www.instagram.com/laacafest/ VXN: http://www.vxnofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vxnofficial http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcNLTvOMS07r4Sp33HeXiA https://twitter.com/VXNOfficial Premiere: https://www.premiereacappella.com/ https://www.facebook.com/premiereacappella https://www.youtube.com/user/premiereacappella Empire: https://empireacappella.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/empireacappella/
This week, we had a chance to chat with Lizzie Frankenthal and Eion Blanchard, the co-founders of (much buzzed about) Gestalt A Cappella about how they started the group, their philosophies on running it, and what makes Gestalt ... Gestalt (hint: #dvdp). Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ "Beyond the Archetype" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyond-the-archetype/id1293401385 https://open.spotify.com/album/3NUXypkfpVDg0XgrOhMGu1 Gestalt on the world wide web: https://www.gestaltacappella.com/ http://instagram.com/gestaltacappella http://www.facebook.com/GestaltACappella https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-2wJ637QPDDkqFqNQ5umg contact [at] gestaltacappella.com Matt Goldstein: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-18-matt-goldstein-the-vassar-devils-hyannis-sound (You should also hire him) OneVoice: https://briarcrestonevoice.com/ Vocal Rush: https://www.facebook.com/osavocalrush/
It's about time you know who these mystery people are who run podcast you listen to. We're actually not disembodied voices who just appear once a week, it turns out there's bodies and human(ish) faces attached too! We answer some listener questions, talk about how the podcast got started, and what we want to see next in a cappella. Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ "Accidentally A Cappella" playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/kaylajopich/playlist/3BZAG3MKFuL873jjy56nYs Birdland Avenue: https://www.facebook.com/birdlandavenue/ https://www.instagram.com/birdlandavenue/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWap5Bpnj73W6zXrXp3TTxA Evan's Website: https://www.evanlinsey.com/ Evan's podcast inspirations: https://nerdist.com/podcasts/you-made-it-weird-channel/ http://www.thebeardedvegans.com/ http://songexploder.net/ Groups We're Into At The Moment: https://www.gestaltacappella.com/ https://www.pitchslappedacappella.com/ https://www.aroratheband.com/ http://vocalight.com/ https://www.facebook.com/berywam/ http://www.heyhite.com/ (Hite was fka Julia Easterlin) BU Treblemakers: https://www.facebook.com/BUtreblemakers/ https://www.instagram.com/butreblemakers/ https://www.youtube.com/user/BUTreblemakers/videos
This week we've got a super educational and engaging episode with Dr. Erin Hackel, the director of Lark and MIX at University of Colorado Denver. We talked about her entry point to a cappella, collaborative arranging, and a myriad of topics on vocal health. Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ WACA's Special Feature on Erin (includes vocal myths, health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d__tGEBOvcQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGPl3bOmD5E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQABh67R6KM Spectrum Singing http://spectrumsinging.com/ Lark https://ucdlark.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5zwwEGr_1Vv61Vn6VcZag https://www.facebook.com/ucdlark/ https://www.instagram.com/ucdlark/ https://twitter.com/UCDLark MIX http://www.mixvocalgroup.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ucdmix https://www.facebook.com/mixvocalgroup/ https://www.instagram.com/mixvocalgroup/ https://twitter.com/mixvocalgroup
This week, Andrew Kim from Backtrack joins us to talk his start in music and with Backtrack and the DIY spirit and continuous growth in the group! If you want to hear more from Andrew, check out (https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-26-acaopen-special-part-1)at 43:53. ~SHOW NOTES~ Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Backtrack Book them: backtrackvocals@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/backtrackvocals/ Website: http://www.backtrackvocals.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backtrackvocals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BacktrackVocals Twitter: https://twitter.com/backtrackvocals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtrackvo... Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/backtrackvocals/ Find Andrew Website: http://www.andrewjohnkim.com/ Instagram: @andrewjohnkim
This week, two members of the international group Accent, Andrew Kesler and Evan Sanders, joined us to talk about the story of the group and the process for their newly released EP! Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ In This Together Album Sampler: https://youtu.be/6-GQOAG41VQ iTunes: http://apple.co/2w3iM0x Amazon: http://amzn.to/2xi8zME Google: http://bit.ly/2xhWI11 Accent Website: http://www.AccentVocal.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/Accent Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AccentVocal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AccentVocal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AccentVocal Find Evan http://www.evansanders.net/ https://www.youtube.com/user/strad43/ Find Andrew https://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewKesler/ http://www.andrewkesler.com/ References We talked about recording in this episode, but if you want to ~really get into it~ and you're not already, absolutely check out Danny Ozment's podcast "Recording A Cappella": https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast//id1229247026 Take 6: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31zQEL3ARiYe63jn3jtM18 Singers Unlimited: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RsROIs1zuuC3lwIdhJ0if The Hi-Lo’s: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kWLLhh4T2mAW9kYuVbd7k
This week, VJ Rosales of The Filharmonic joined us for a wonderful episode about his beginnings as a musician, the origin and evolution of The Filharmonic, and his work at A Cappella Academy. Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii ~SHOW NOTES~ The Filharmonic Instagram: http://instagram.com/thefilharmonic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefilharmonic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefilharmonic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thefilharmonic Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/add/thefilharmonic Website: https://www.thefilharmonic.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/1PF7Nuf Find VJ Website: http://www.vrosales.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vromusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VROmusic Some projects VJ's been involved in "Honeymoon Avenue" by ELEV8 from A Cappella Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr9GY7Lr-Xk "How To Love" by Ignition from A Cappella Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-UoBTBjYlI "Talk Dirty" w/ VoicePlay feat. Niko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPosG-sHos4 Austin (Home Free), Emoni (Ten), and VJ singing "Paper Hearts": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxmZ8Nd45WM "Goodbye For Now" by VJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRhoajwMgbI
I would bet every one of you $100 that you've heard a Rob Dietz arrangement. ~SHOW NOTES~ Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii 00:01 Intro 01:22 Rob’s background 03:02 Why a cappella? 04:28 What does Rob look for most in a live show? 06:59 How to maintain an audience connection despite varying technical factors 09:15 Practicing with a performance mindset 11:51 Thoughts on directly addressing an audience 13:25 How an audience digests a cappella 14:44 Response to NYT article about The Open Finals 19:40 How venues/audiences affect performance 21:44 Overlooked aspects of live performances 25:00 How to own your group’s unique style if it’s not necessarily ‘trending’ 28:10 Arranging for young groups to play to their strengths (OneVoice, Vocalight) 31:01 Arranging for groups with frequent membership turnover 33:38 Inspirations for arranging 40:20 Balancing rhythmic and static textures in arranging 42:14 Favorite arrangement? 43:23 Story behind “Make It Holy” 44:57 How to stay consistent in arranging without going crazy 47:22 What’s the most amount of notes you’ve put in a bell chord? 48:36 What he most wants to see in a cappella/what’s next for him ~SOCIALS~ Rob's Website: http://www.human-feedback.com/ Rob’s twitter: https://twitter.com/rdietz55 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rdietz2 Level A Cappella: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hawttYcegbw-Be3fUh91A The Funx website: http://thefunx.com/ Legacy A Cappella: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyVox/ ~REFERENCES~ Arora: https://www.aroratheband.com/ Deke Sharon: http://www.dekesharon.com/ Samrat Charkrabarti https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samrat_Chakrabarti Tom Anderson: https://www.random-notes.com/ Spyro Gyra: http://spyrogyra.com/ "Get Back" by Overboard: https://open.spotify.com/track/1q3d4TEP2WUgtlBvX5ym40 ~ARRANGEMENTS~ Wade in the Water (A Cappella Academy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqQKZZo-Uc Sound of Silence (Ithacappella) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuxotVIzOU Stay (Vocalight) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSWau951GyA Make it Holy (OneVoice) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNxfS7JTUFw Life Support (OneVoice) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFHG5mypbvs
This week, we've got our third Ben on the podcast - Ben McLain! You probably know him his group ARORA (fka SONOS)or his comedy duo Dakaboom, but he also teaches (Camp A Cappella) and performs with other groups (Snowfall LA). We talked about the long and winding road of his unique life path, including the time he almost went to another planet (real life). ~SHOW NOTES~ Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Dakaboom: https://thedakaboom.com/ Their evergreen take of "Friend Like Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdFu75T0Sgc Arora: https://www.aroratheband.com/ MUST-LISTEN Their seminal album "Bioluminescence": https://open.spotify.com/album/0n8izYROUwlPT4r5Yhkwpv Where you can hear/see new Arora: http://sojam.net/
This week, it's the thrilling conclusion of our #AcaOpen special, with 5 amazing groups and an announcement of the winners of the giveaway! We talked to Courtney Jensen and Amy Whitcomb from Jane (Utah), Lisa Forkish and all the members of Vocal Rush (Oakland, CA) in a classroom to boot, Giorgia Renosto from Women of the World (Boston, MA/The World), Rob Dietz of Legacy A Cappella (Los Angeles, CA), and Sofia Berg and Anthony Rodriguez from the Nor'easters (Boston, MA). ~SHOW NOTES~ Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii More about The Open: http://tinyurl.com/acaopentickets https://varsityvocals.com/the-open-announcement/ https://varsityvocals.com/event/theopen/ VV Executive Director Amanda Newman talked The Open and more w/ Danny Ozment: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/recording-a-cappella-with-danny-ozment/id1229247026?mt=2 ~JANE~ Website: http://janeacappella.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janeacappella/ Instagram: @jane_acappella ~OSA Vocal Rush~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osavocalrush/ Instagram: @osavocalrush Twitter: @osavocalrush YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OsaVocalRush ~Women of the World~ Website: http://womenoftheworldmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenoftheworld/ Instagram: @womenoftheworld Twitter: @wow_worldmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/womenoftheworldmusic ~Legacy A Cappella~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyVox/ Instagram: @legacyvox Twitter: @legacyvox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWEpCGJpNamOMRRa1Lw94g ~The Nor’Easters~ Website: https://web.northeastern.edu/noreasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noreasters/ Instagram: @nunoreasters Twitter: @nunoreasters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NUNoreasters
We've got a super special episode this week - we tracked down finalists of Varsity Vocals' new competition called The Open and talked to them about it! We talked to members of Vocalight (Dayton, OH), The Quintessence (Tbilisi, Georgia), NoVI (London, UK), Transit Vocal Band (Raleigh, NC), and Backtrack Vocal (New York, NY). And we're doing a giveaway! Go to our facebook (https://www.facebook.com/headvoicepodcast/) or instagram (https://www.instagram.com/headvoicepodcast/), find the post about this episode, and tag two friends who you think would like our podcast, and you'll be entered to win a pair of tickets to the Finals at Carnegie Hall on September 23rd! Tag four friends for a second entry if you'd like - we'll be announcing the two winners in Part 2 of this series, next Wednesday, September 13th. Lastly, to all our listeners, but especially our West Coast friends, please check out Sean P. Gorecki's benefit concert, "Give A Helping Paw." More info available on the website: https://giveahelpingpaw.com/ Turnstyle's Promo Video: https://youtu.be/AjKw0rHotEM ~SHOW NOTES~ Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii More about The Open: http://tinyurl.com/acaopentickets https://varsityvocals.com/the-open-announcement/ https://varsityvocals.com/event/theopen/ VV Executive Director Amanda Newman talked The Open and more w/ Danny Ozment: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/recording-a-cappella-with-danny-ozment/id1229247026?mt=2 Vocalight: http://vocalight.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vocalight5/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpFgMF7uzUhYyNzqN8Y0oA https://www.instagram.com/vocalight5/ https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-20-ben-spalding-forte-vocalight https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-2-justin-crichfield The Quintessence: https://www.facebook.com/thequintessenceofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVBf1uI-52X36Spk9w4RyA NoVI Music: https://www.noviacappella.com/ https://www.facebook.com/noviacappella/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAa36z48XYtknwuMHfTgYg https://www.instagram.com/noviacappella/ Transit Vocal Band: transitvocalband.com https://www.facebook.com/transitvocalband/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCly5ZTF7dFJDHiTxdmJ8-3A https://www.instagram.com/transitvocalband/ https://www.gofundme.com/transit2NYC Backtrack Vocals: http://www.backtrackvocals.com/ http://www.patreon.com/backtrackvocals https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnIMExcC1PrtI83e3u2Naw https://www.facebook.com/BacktrackVocals https://www.instagram.com/backtrackvocals/
It's Ben Bram! Yeah, that Ben Bram! He joined us this week to talk about his work with PTX, his approach to arranging, and co-founding A Cappella Academy, among other things. Intro/Outro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Ben's Website: http://www.thebenbram.com/ A Cappella Academy: http://acappellacademy.org/ Pitch Slapped's album "Complexion": itunes.apple.com/us/album/complexion/id1222793312 open.spotify.com/album/34eRiSSsTUvIN4ksmrH5A3 Our interviews w/ 2 Pitch Slapped arrangers on that album: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-22-isaiah-carter https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-23-tracy-robertson Chris Harrison: http://thevocalcompany.com/team/christopher-given-harrison/ PocketGems "Episode" (soon to feature a Pitch Perfect story): https://pocketgems.com/episode/ Snowfall (Ben's caroling company): http://snowfallla.com/ LA Choral Lab: http://www.lachorallab.org/ Up-and-coming group Pentatonix's website: http://ptxofficial.com/home
This week Pearce Illmer of Sing! Texas, The Vocal Company, formerly of UT's One Note Stand and ICHSA joins us to talk about being a clinician and helping to make Sing! Texas a reality. Intro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Sing! Texas's website: http://singtexas.org/ Pearce's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pearce-illmer-510909687 Contact Pearce: pearce@thevocalcompany.com One Note Stand: http://www.onenotestandatx.com/ CARA-winning "Latch" by One Note Stand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qktLfcE37z0 Baylor VirtuOSO: https://www.facebook.com/BaylorVirtuOSO/ HardChord DynaMix: https://www.facebook.com/tamuhcdm/ Evan Powers: https://varsityvocals.com/about-us/team/evan-powers/ Lark: https://ucdlark.com/ PFC (directed by Matt Woodward): http://macchoir.weebly.com/pfc.html OU Gold Vibrations: https://www.facebook.com/OU-Gold-Vibrations-214426082440/
This week Tracy Robertson of m-pact (formerly of Vocalosity, Overboard, Pitch Slapped, etc.) and instructor at A Cappella Academy joins us to talk influences, rhythm, improvisation, and his ideology on connecting through music. Intro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Tracy's Website: http://www.tracyljrobertson.com/ M-pact's Website: https://www.m-pact.com/ Joey Blake and Bobby McFerrin improvising together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rsUD1qBCrk Bobby w/ The Singing Tribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNfUVyXCLYE Erin Bentlage's episode on Head/Voice https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-19-erin-bentlage-a-cappella-academy The classic Pitch Slapped 2014 ICCA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w4XRiUVfY4 Leyeux's website: http://www.leyeux.com/ ~Other Tracy things you should check out~ m-pact's live video of "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" by Stevie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BTUrbvAHEE Seven On Earth singing "Drive" (Tracy directed/arranged): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN1dI6-1ZkA Drastic Measure singing "Precious" (another ACA direct/arrange): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAmOODOnqCQ Tracy's duet of "Spain" by Chick Corea with Elin Sandberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyNwc2O5gRA Tracy covering "Rock With You" by MJ w/ Erin Bentlage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24OyKhSQbX0 Jeff Smith of M-pact and Tracy leading a workshop: http://www.flovoice.com/article/55917-nacc-2017-get-into-the-groove-with-m-pact-s-rhythm-section Never a bad reason to plug "Shofukan" for the thousandth time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-x_0s-ZWLY
Isaiah Carter of Berklee's Pitch Slapped joins us this week to talk vocal percussion, groove, arranging, and walk us through his arrangement of "Jealous" (soloed by Rachel Gonzalez, featured on https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-8-brandon-crichfield-rachel-gonzalez) w/ exclusive sheet music down below! Intro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Song Study: "Jealous" by Pitch Slapped, from "Complexion" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/complexion/id1222793312 https://open.spotify.com/album/34eRiSSsTUvIN4ksmrH5A3 *Partial sheet music available for "Jealous" at http://tinyurl.com/jealoushv * [Please please please don't use the arrangement w/o permission!] Pitch Slapped's website: www.pitchslappedacappella.com Pitch Slapped performing "Jealous" live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDSGKLBfY8s Contact Isaiah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-carter-290065122/ Adam Rupp of Home Free's drum solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcs1L7FIpm0 Jeff Smith of M-pact leading a workshop: http://www.flovoice.com/article/55917-nacc-2017-get-into-the-groove-with-m-pact-s-rhythm-section Charlie Arthur's episode: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-8-charlie-arthur Justin Crichfield's episode: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-2-justin-crichfield Bernard Purdie teaching the Purdie shuffle (even if you don't play drums you should watch these videos just to feel happy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1j1_aeK6WA "Bad Blood" by CSUN Acasola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rh0fbXu0w0 The classic Pitch Slapped 2014 ICCA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w4XRiUVfY4 Kirk Franklin's website: http://www.kirkfranklin.com/ Adapted for Six Voices - Snarky Puppy's "Shofukan": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-x_0s-ZWLY
This week, Head/Voice goes international with Mr. Sam Robson of the UK! We chatted about his prolific and varied YouTube presence, how he puts together his videos, and his general creative process and influences. Intro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Sam's Website: https://www.samrobsonmusic.com/ Sam's YouTube (carve out an hour and go through it all): https://www.youtube.com/user/traanncce/featured His version of "Withdraw" by Kimbra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HJAPuSAj74 His version of "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2hVgU3PjhU Kindred Quartet: https://www.facebook.com/kindredquartet/ The Dons: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LWC5hZEk6tJ9ULPUL_nUA/ "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Beatvox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrDEdNgQJsI "Spread Love" by Take 6: https://open.spotify.com/track/48uC1UPHBwlnEP2Hzt2vzj "Sunday's On The Way" by Take 6: https://open.spotify.com/track/1ktSgsFtjtW5MGgLwvC2lq Sam's (viral!) version of "Circle of Life" from The Lion King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_um4Qj4aJA Sam's (also viral!) version of "I Need Thee O I Need Thee": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3wSbLa2uGg For fun, OneVoice doing "I Need Thee": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPSrMDs6mSM "Glad About It" ft. Vade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAjkfhZwb2o Accent (check out their teaser for their new album!): https://www.youtube.com/user/AccentVocal
This week, we're joined by a man who quite literally has done everything: Ben Spalding of Centerville High School's Forte and co-founder of Vocalight (to name a few things). We talked about his philosophies on directing choirs vs. a cappella, how to set his students up for success, and the history as well as goals of new group, Vocalight. There's even a live, unplugged performance of "Stay" if you stick around to the end! Intro Song: "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii IMPORTANT Help Vocalight get to Carnegie Hall: https://www.gofundme.com/help-get-vocalight-to-carnegie-hall Ben's website: http://www.benspaldingmusic.com/ "A Cappella," a book by Deke Sharon, Ben, and Brody McDonald: https://www.amazon.com/Cappella-Deke-Sharon-ebook/dp/B0193Q0Q6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501105495&sr=1-1&keywords=B0193Q0Q6O A Cappella Education Association Website: http://acappellaeducators.com/ Forte's Website: http://forteacappella.com/ Forte's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0AXPvucckYvTKfPLkylZA Vocalight's Website: http://vocalight.com/ Vocalight's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpFgMF7uzUhYyNzqN8Y0oA
Erin Bentlage of A Cappella Academy joins us this week to talk about her musical journey, experience directing at ACA, arranging style, and prosody (don't worry, she explains what it is in the episode). Song (new intro music!): "Easier II" by Erin Bentlage https://soundcloud.com/erinbentlage/easier-ii Erin's website: https://www.erinbentlage.com/ "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Forte feat. Erin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er2ymIb__uw "Bright Size Life" by Introflection (w/ Erin on the solo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuxxWzNOS4c&t=198s ~Selection of Erin's groups at ACA~ "I Choose You" by Lux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPCZYH--j6o "Is This Love" by Fuse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WR7i9o2Uf8 "Sing To The Moon" by Senspira: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E_EkxTzxK8 ~Unmentioned Erin collabs (just as important)~ "Smile" w/ Erin, Ben Bram, India Carney, & Kenton Chen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT4hFR2bBGU "Shofukan" Adapted for Six Voices, arr. Charlie Arthur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-x_0s-ZWLY [Bonus episode talking to Charlie about the piece here: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-8-charlie-arthur] "Rock With You" w/ Tracy Robertson (not a cappella, but it's dope): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24OyKhSQbX0 "Wonderful Everyday" by the BU Treblemakers (Evan recorded this!): https://open.spotify.com/track/2bRByrlhdBoF6Do1a1JXN5
Matt Goldstein of The Vassar Devils and Hyannis Sound joins us this week for a real barn-burner on arranging and music directing, with a special dissection (partial sheet music below) of "Runnin'" from the Devils' newest album, "Coming Alive." ~Show Notes~ 01:31 How did Matt get into arranging in the first place? 04:44 Developing the group, growing w/ the group, doing ICCA for the first time 06:29 “Love On Top” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuH8u5D0KXM 11:59 Finding a unique sound (w/ ICCA set) 14:32 Next Level http://thevocalcompany.com/next-level/ 14:38 Writing original music - “Nothing” 17:41 Matt’s arranging process 25:25 Dissecting “Runnin’” * Partial sheet music available at http://tinyurl.com/runninsheet * [Please please please don't use the arrangement w/o permission!] 38:29 Writing individual lines 43:42 Matt’s approach to directing 53:24 Getting a group to engage in a “vision” 1:00:46 Trends in a cappella/what’s next for Matt ~Essential Devils materials~ ICCA Finals Set 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0AVOI_ZXyg Winning BOSS Set 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHAo25mfxc "Coming Alive" by The Vassar Devils: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/coming-alive/id1237034263 ~Socials~ Instagram - @heartofgoldstein Devils - Insta: @vassardevils, Youtube: /devilsacappella, Website: www.vassardevils.com Hyannis Sound - Insta: @hyannissound, Website/Summer Schedule: www.hyannissound.com
Barbara DeVeaux Griffith of [ICHSA champion] OSA Vocal Rush joins us to talk competition, her director Lisa Forkish, and songwriting for her original(!) song on Vocal Rush's all-original(!) album [link below]. Song: "Gimme A Reason" by OSA Vocal Rush from "11" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/11/id1113677696 Vocal Rush's Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/osavocalrush/ Vocal Rush's ICHSA Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/OsaVocalRush Synergy singing "Til' It Happens To You": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrjcW_LIndQ Barbara's Instagrams: @epiphany_deveaux @bb_singss
Sarah Mercedes of Berklee’s Upper Structure and Phoenix joins us to talk vocal percussion (and how she emotes while doing it!), creating a personal style, and how to musically VP effectively. Song: "Talking Body" by Phoenix https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/talking-body-single/id1069222827 IMPORTANT: Upper Structure's Kickstarter for their new album: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354910845/upper-structures-debut-studio-album/ Upper Structure's Website: https://www.facebook.com/upper.structure.acappella/ Phoenix's Website: http://phoenixacappella.com/ Courtney Jensen Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwfBBel2Ks8 https://youtu.be/0JBBBKrl53g "Jigsaw" by Gene Shinozaki w/ Apartment Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulWCLvi0Awo Bellatrix w/ The Boxettes @ SoJam 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg9KvzFpUfQ Kellyanne Caccavale in Treble on Huntington's "XO": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7uxaOlIrg Isaiah Carter in Pitch Slapped's "Beggin' and Pleadin'": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiItRmmFDv8 Kevin Olusola's OG 'celloboxing' on "Julie-O" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TK3KvDwubI
Hannah Tobias formerly of The Vassar Devils and currently of The Vocal Company joins us to talk arranging, original music, her thoughts on the a cappella scene, art/creativity and much much more! SHOW NOTES: Song: “Blood I Bled” by The Vassar Devils from their new album “Coming Alive” [also includes “Nothing,” referenced in the episode”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/coming-alive/id1237034263 https://open.spotify.com/album/3pZzJBw0utPsJbiLKZdNyU Vassar Devils’ website: http://www.vassardevils.com/ Hire Hannah: http://thevocalcompany.com/team/hannah-tobias/ Hannah’s blog post on songwriting: http://blog.thevocalcompany.com/how-to-a-cappella-songwriting/ “I Will Wait” by The Vassar Devils [original]: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-will-wait-single/id1078790520 Vassar Devils’ BOSS 2016 Winning Set (if you haven’t seen this, drop everything): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHAo25mfxc Lido’s “Latch” Remix: https://soundcloud.com/steven-tran-80/disclosure-latch-lido-remix “Feel So Bad” by Voices in Your Head (not SoCal VoCals*) https://open.spotify.com/track/3x8HDmxKV0XpXIjlL5dayd
Melinda Packer (S#arp Attitude) joins us to talk all things vocal percussion and beatboxing: her influences, finding new sounds, common problem areas, and more! Song: "Pop" by S#arp Attitude https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WlxahObVfXekO55RTRMWx Melinda's Website: https://www.melindapacker.com/ Melinda's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatboxingviolist/ S#arp Attitude: http://sharpattitude.wixsite.com/home "Where Are U Now" by Faux Paz (feat. Lucas Tax): https://open.spotify.com/track/0dN0lQpDyUz4cekE7hjWO8 Kenny Urban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvo1X_E-7YY "Where In the World is Carmen San Diego" by Rockappella (feat. Jeff Thatcher): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1EIUP8tvbE "Uma Thurman" by The Exchange (feat. Richard Steighner): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUNTMeCQ1BE "Summertime" by Butterscotch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HwAqTUqGKM "Free" by The Boxettes (feat. Bellatrix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEHJHBolfRk Swissbeatbox Routine by Kaila Mullady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T66KoYmoZr8 "Move" by Hexachords (feat. Craig Simonetti): https://open.spotify.com/album/7rVlqyUwfmSzjFBUtL7way
Eric Scholz of Eric Scholz Productions joins us to talk through the basics of recording, working on original(!!) material with The Sons of Pitches, and how to play to the strengths of your group's voices/rhythm section! Song: "Utopia" by The Sons of Pitches https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1228929569?mt=1&app=itunes&at=1l3voFY&ct=project538244224 The Sons of Pitches: http://www.thesonsofpitches.co.uk/ Eric's website [work with him!]: http://ericscholzproductions.com/ Eric's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ericscholz-1 "Soundbreaking" [highly recommended documentary on recorded music]: http://www.pbs.org/show/soundbreaking/
Ricky Jabarin (DolCe Vocals) & Chris Little (Vox Pop) of A Cappella Productions join us to talk post-collegiate a cappella, the value of the a cappella community, and managing a semi-pro group! Songs: [Intro] "Runaway Baby" by Vox Pop https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/runaway-baby-single/id1039070768 [Outro] "New York City" by RickyJab ft. Esther Park https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-york-city-single/id1169772454 A Cappella Productions: https://acaproducers.com/ Vox Pop: http://voxpopdc.com/ DolCe Vocals: http://www.dolcevocals.com/ The twitter thread from Rob Dietz: https://twitter.com/rdietz55/status/856613096000860160 Socials for Chris and Ricky: @christophum, @rickyjab
Elliott Von Wendt of The Nor’easters joins us to talk all things arranging: process, techniques, reharmonization, commissioned work, and more! Song: “Lionheart” by the JHU Octopodes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/oceanborn/id1172556228 Nor’easters' Website: https://web.northeastern.edu/noreasters/ Hire Elliott: http://thevocalcompany.com/team/elliott-von-wendt/
Alex Green of Plaid Productions joins us to talk about making music that "feels good," when groups should record, a cappella education, and other studio wizardry! Song: "It's Time" by Plaid Productions https://soundcloud.com/plaidacappella/its-time Plaid Productions Website: http://plaidacappella.com/ BOSS (it's never too early to think about next year): http://bostonsings.com/
Charlie Arthur (Charlie Arthur) joins head/voice to wax poetic about his transition to living in LA, his various musical projects, and his vision for a cappella in the future! Song: Adapted for Six Voices - "Shofukan" by Snarky Puppy
Brandon Crichfield & Rachel Gonzalez of Pitch Slapped from Berklee join us on for a special episode on all things about the group - including their sound, songs, arrangements, group dynamics, philosophies and their new album 'Complexion!' Song: "Beggin & Pleadin" by Pitch Slapped from 'Complexion' https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/complexion/id1222793312 https://open.spotify.com/album/34eRiSSsTUvIN4ksmrH5A3 Pitch Slapped's website: https://www.pitchslappedacappella.com/ Lark's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1982348234/larks-first-studio-album Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:28 How Pitch Slapped defines their genre/themselves 5:12 On the group’s shift away from traditional pop 7:27 Picking the repertoire 9:55 Longevity of songs in the set 14:09 Process for recording “Complexion” 20:49 Rehearsing/elevating the set 25:41 Honing technicality in arrangements 29:33 Re-auditioning soloists/being a team player 34:18 Balancing personal preference as MD 40:33 On diversity in “Complexion” and in the group 43:06 Trends in a cappella; the future for Pitch Slapped
Harrison Acosta of Voicebox joins us to talk about building Voicebox from the ground up and everything that comes with it - arranging, selecting songs, creating effective group identity/culture, and directing! Song: "Dangerous Woman" by #TVCInterns https://soundcloud.com/thevocalcompany/dangerous-woman-tvcinterns Voicebox: http://thevoicebx.wixsite.com/ucfacappella NACC: http://acappellaconvention.com/ Lark's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1982348234/larks-first-studio-album
Sahaana Sridhar of the Network of Desi A Cappella takes us inside the world of South Asian-inspired a cappella and talks tradition, fusing cultures, and their upcoming competition! Song: "Soona Soona"by Dhamakapella https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naya-zamana-welcome-to-the-new-age/id975941102 Competition: http://events.sulekha.com/all-american-awaaz_event-in_new-york-ny_312556
Shams Ahmed of The Vocal Company and formerly MD of the Nor'easters talks his arranging process, varied influences, and how to use group time and energy effectively! Song: "Diamonds" by The Nor'Easters https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/equilibrium/id749359612 http://thevocalcompany.com/team/shams-ahmed/
Archie Gopal of S#arp Attitude talks female-identified a cappella, refining group sound, and diversity in the a cappella community! Song: "What Is Love" by S#arp Attitude http://sharpattitude.wixsite.com/home
Alex Koutzoukis of Plaid Productions talks running a production company, recorded a cappella, and BOSS! Song: "Atlas" by Plaid Productions https://soundcloud.com/plaidacappella/plaid-productions-atlas
Justin Crichfield of Vocalight talks ICHSA, A Cappella Academy, and the dynamics of a new pro group! Song: "Kids" by Vocalight https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kids-single/id1154726652 IMPORTANT Help Vocalight get to Carnegie Hall: https://www.gofundme.com/help-get-vocalight-to-carnegie-hall
Ryan Hannon of the Nor'easters talks emotive soloing, stage presence, and choreography for competition! Song: "Sorry" by The Nor'easters https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sorry-single/id1114098881 "Fools" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9y69j5YP3Q "Fools" single: https://open.spotify.com/album/4zh72CJztzNPOv05Dkz0Rj Nor'easters website: https://web.northeastern.edu/noreasters/