Word: cappella
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Already known for integrating various genres of music such as free jazz, a cappella, and punk, the members don’t stray very far from the aesthetics that solidified their reputation as one of the most innovative groups on the indie circuit. Synthesizers abound, vocals are distorted, and the choruses come like slaps to the face. Lyrics genuinely reflect the anxiety of struggling with identity in an increasingly sterile and industrialized society. In other words, it’s just TV on the Radio being TV on the Radio...
...production of “Sweeney Todd,” has previously performed in campus productions of “The Pirates of Penzance” and “The Fantasticks” and is a member of the Krokodiloes, Harvard’s prestigious a cappella group. One senses a certain thoughtfulness behind the measured tones of Hill’s low, melodious baritone; it’s no surprise that he got into musical theater through singing. Growing up, Hill sang in school, but only began exploring musical theater after landing the lead role of Curly...
...around every few years, the duo managed to perfectly recreate the strolling rhythm and world beat feel of 2001’s all-star benefit song “What’s Going On.” Everything from the over-the-top vocal flourishes to the a cappella ending to Jemaine forgetting the catchy chorus is flawlessly put together to poke fun at the predictable structure of celebrity collaboration records. They even touch on all the issues: “They’re turning kids into slaves just to make cheaper sneakers, but what?...
...annual “Take Back the Night,” students gathered for a candle light vigil to support victims of sexual violence. About 70 people stood in a circle on the steps of Memorial Church, each holding a lit candle. After the Radcliffe Pitches performed an a cappella version of “What a Wonderful World,” attendees were encouraged to speak in an open forum. Students and staff members shared personal stories of how they, or someone they knew, had been personally affected by encounters with sexual abuse. “I think every...
...starts tofeel overused after awhile.What might otherwise sound messy orscatterbrained is seamless and appealingon “Afterparty Babies.” Cadence Weapondoesn’t stick to any one particular genreof music, borrowing heavily from electronicadrumbeats, retro funk and popmusic samples, and techno bangers. Onhis bold a cappella intro track “Do I MissMy Friends,” Cadence Weapon deliversdeadpan reflections about the friends andpast he has left behind over multiple layersof beatboxing. Lyrics like “I officiallyblock senders...so I apologize for this confirmationof the touring musician stereotype...