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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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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!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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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 $$$ each, I know. In this aspect, this recording is very cheap, 'Two for One' price.
The best work I choose is 'Little organ fugue' in Bach Hits Back. You can find the utmost of houman voice in that song. It is almost impossible to make ensemble like that with the speed and the complexity of the fugue. You will love these works, but If you want more popular a capella songs, please check out swingle singer's jazz works, or kings singers' or the real group's popular albumes. However, I suggest you listening these works. You can get the highest reach of art with human voices.
This recording contains two CDs. One is Bach Hits Back, and another is A capella Amadeus. Each sells at more than $$$ 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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I prefer the Swingles when they DON'T sing
OK, I hoped you'd be intrigued by the title and would read this review to find out more.
This twofer collates two CDs of the Swingle Singers published by Virgin in 1991... Read more
This twofer collates two CDs of the Swingle Singers published by Virgin in 1991... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Discophage
Bach and Mozart unleashed...
The music of Bach and Mozart sounds surprisingly like Jazz when given the Swingle treatment, and yet it is exactly as written. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Patrick G Cox
a delight
It's generally on my iPod and never fails to bring a smile to my face when I put it in my ears at work. Read more
Published 22 months ago by MARK MCCORMICK KIRBY
Great stuff, but a note of caution
I really like The Swingle Singers, but I will leave for others to speak to the musicianship. This offering is great in that you get two discs for one very low price. Read more
Published on November 21, 2008 by pither
Fantastic value for such high quality recordings!!!!
This is an amazing value for 2 cds of phenomenal a cappella group The Swingle Singers. I bought the same cds from virgin Records in 2000 but I ended up giving it to a friend as a... Read more
Published on October 20, 2008 by NYCTgirl
Classical and Fresh
It's real live classical music - but with a new sound. For the price, you can't beat these 2 discs for Swingle excellence!
Published on August 11, 2008 by SteinHaus
Fantastique
Un disque magnifique pour tous les amoureux de la musique chorale , une performance rare à déguster sans mesure !
Published on August 1, 2008 by VenuXdeLuXe
Flats and Sharps
I enjoy the Swingle Singers very much but sadly, in this album they are flat on about half of the tracks. When they are on key, they are very, very good. Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by Yvonne Smith
Still new... and fantastic
As time goes by, these recordings seem to become better and better. Fresh, perfect... fantastic CD.
Published on March 24, 2007 by Paulo Roxo Barja
A Swingle Singers Half Treasure -
If you love Bach and are a fan of the Swingle Singers, buy this CD. Fans of the Swingle Singers enjoy them for what they do to music - release it with air and bounce - and their... Read more
Published on March 9, 2007 by T. Adorney
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