Word: vocalism
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...wide range of fun activities available to those who come to Harvard. When Harvard boasts to admitted students of its more than 40 religious groups, it does so in the same vein that it boasts of its nearly dozen a cappella groups. The message is clear enough: Religion, like vocal arrangements of pop hits, is something to practice on your own time...
...first single, “People Got a Lotta Nerve,” which begins as a lively pop tune reminiscent of the cheerful, British ballads of The Smiths. The laidback guitar riff and cheery melody flow effortlessly into the bridge, where sudden chord changes, varying vocal register, and clever lyrics full of internal rhymes result in an unexpected divergence. The instrumental fade out adds an eloquent touch to the end of the song. In “This Tornado Loves You,” the raw force of Case’s melodies breaks out of its cage...
...opera composed by 19th century Italian master Giuseppe Verdi, is one of his most famous pieces. The opera recreates the psychological tension and villainy of William Shakespeare’s play of the same title. Originally named “Iago,” the opera focuses on the vocal interplay between Othello and his traitorous ensign, Iago, who spends the course of the play engineering Othello’s downfall. According to Artistic Director and Conductor Channing Yu ’93, LHO’s production boasts a full orchestra to accompany this vocal interplay. The orchestra...
...thought the rhyming first names of softball captains Hayley Bock and Bailey Vertovez were indicative of similar personalities, you couldn’t be more wrong.Bock’s years behind the plate have developed her into a more vocal and prominent leadership presence on the field. On the other hand, Vertovez has emerged as the team’s primary organizer behind the scenes. “[Vertovez] can be more vocal off the field, and she has a really good sense of the team pulse and how things are going,” Bock says...
...last years, Harvey's resonance wavered a bit; an occasional vocal crack gave a whimsical tone to the music of his script. But his métier never changed. It remained a mix of headlines, mild fulminations ("Americans, do not protest bone-marrow stem-cell transplants") and lighter-side anecdotes. "Doctors have removed a kidney stone the size of a coconut," he said in late January, adding with a little startle, "seven inches-a across!" He could tut-tut with a smile: "Have you noticed," he asked just before this year's Super Bowl, "some players with hair that sticks...