The Swingle Singers - Bach Hits Back ~ A Capella Amadeus

Johann Sebastian Bach (Artist), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Artist), The Swingle Singers (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 5, 1998)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B00000632P
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,177 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Swingle Singers still have it!, June 21, 2000

By	"rbf_in_mpls" (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Those who remember and enjoyed the Swingle Singers' "do-be-do" take on Bach from years back will enjoy this updated version. Some of the old favorites are here, with a slightly freer approach, along with some new material from both Bach and Mozart. It isn't just scat singing, either. The Singers demonstrate that they can sing the texts of pieces quite well. If you didn't grow up with them, give it a try--it's a great light approach to classical music!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous works., October 7, 2002

By	Betty (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

I was a conductor of Choir, and sometinmes I taught my students many things about a capella. To do so, I had to check many a capella teams' works(especially their CD recordings.) Except some fully-classical-oriented a cappella teams, I concluded that technique of Swingle singers is the best. I know kings singers, the real group, and some other teams are also very nice. However, when we consider the technical difficulties of the works, generally, I can tell you, with my confidence, Swingle singers is the best team I know.
This recording contains two CDs. One is Bach Hits Back, and another is A capella Amadeus. Each sells at more than $$$ each, I know. In this aspect, this recording is very cheap, 'Two for One' price.
The best work I choose is 'Little organ fugue' in Bach Hits Back. You can find the utmost of houman voice in that song. It is almost impossible to make ensemble like that with the speed and the complexity of the fugue. You will love these works, but If you want more popular a capella songs, please check out swingle singer's jazz works, or kings singers' or the real group's popular albumes. However, I suggest you listening these works. You can get the highest reach of art with human voices.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply stunning, often very beautiful, April 21, 2004

By	Adam Lasnik "Frim Fram Sauce Extraordinaire" (San Francisco, CA USA and http://www.bladam.com/) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I challenge anyone to listen to the song "Un Aura amorosa" and not be moved. It's absolutely gorgeous.

The Swingle Singers, once again, enchant with their crisp, clear and unaffected voices. No obnoxiously showy vibrato here, but rather blissful blending.

Some of the songs on these albums may seem a bit silly, but they're offset by the wonderful and often intricate harmonies.

Buy this CD-pack!