A Cappella Gershwin

Editorial Reviews
Contemporary Christian Music, May '96
"these veterans... they have ballroom-danced across the status quo."

Charleston Gazette, July '96
"The singing, built around Ed Nalle's uncanny high tenor, has the elegance and sophistication the source material demands."

Album Description
"A Cappella Gershwin," a modern tribute to the craft and enduring musical genius of George and Ira Gershwin, aims for the heart. The album celebrates the centennial of Ira Gershwin's birthday; George was born two years later. In contrast to the vulgarity of much of today's popular music, lead vocalist, Ed Nalle, believes "A Cappella Gershwin" reinforces what is great about American music and art. "Some of the most popular artists in the U.S. are communicating about violence, extra-marital sex, and rebellion against all authority. Against that backdrop, we have chosen to make a recording of great American music written by a prolific composer whose songs comprise much of the musical vernacular of the twentieth century. Sophisticated harmonies, strong melodies, and clever lyrics are hall marks of Gershwin and the essence of this recording."

The tunes cover the gamut of Gershwin themes, from the clever and witty "They All Laughed" to the yearning and romantic "The Girl I Love", in which Nalle's tenor voice sends arrows straight to the heart. A dozen tunes are performed including GLAD's "Gershwin Overture", a tour de force medley of six everlasting Gershwin classics incorporatinga cappella treatments of "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris".

There's much more, from the jaunty "They Can't Take That Away From Me" to a dazzling performance of "Someone To Watch Over Me," with harmonies and invention rich enough to put mere mechanical musical instruments to shame. "I think that if you select great music to perform, then that performance should be in service to the composer," said Ed. "It's an honor for us to perform this music and we wanted to do it as well as humanly possible."

A Cappella Gershwin

A Cappella Gershwin, Music, Glad
A Cappella Gershwin
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GOOD MUSIC!!!
  • Not as impressed as others were
  • Thank You, Glad!
  • AWESOME, despite the typo
  • I finally found it!!!
 A Cappella Gershwin

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005U5CE
Release Date: 1995-10-17

Tracks:

  1. I Got Rhythm
  2. The Girl I Love
  3. Our Love Is Here to Stay
  4. Embraceable You
  5. The Gershwin Medley
  6. They All Laughed
  7. A Foggy Day
  8. Little Jazz Bird
  9. But Not For Me
  10. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  11. Someone To Watch Over Me

Album Description

"A Cappella Gershwin," a modern tribute to the craft and enduring musical genius of George and Ira Gershwin, aims for the heart. The album celebrates the centennial of Ira Gershwin's birthday; George was born two years later. In contrast to the vulgarity of much of today's popular music, lead vocalist, Ed Nalle, believes "A Cappella Gershwin" reinforces what is great about American music and art. "Some of the most popular artists in the U.S. are communicating about violence, extra-marital sex, and rebellion against all authority. Against that backdrop, we have chosen to make a recording of great American music written by a prolific composer whose songs comprise much of the musical vernacular of the twentieth century. Sophisticated harmonies, strong melodies, and clever lyrics are hall marks of Gershwin and the essence of this recording."

The tunes cover the gamut of Gershwin themes, from the clever and witty "They All Laughed" to the yearning and romantic "The Girl I Love", in which Nalle's tenor voice sends arrows straight to the heart. A dozen tunes are performed including GLAD's "Gershwin Overture", a tour de force medley of six everlasting Gershwin classics incorporatinga cappella treatments of "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris".

There's much more, from the jaunty "They Can't Take That Away From Me" to a dazzling performance of "Someone To Watch Over Me," with harmonies and invention rich enough to put mere mechanical musical instruments to shame. "I think that if you select great music to perform, then that performance should be in service to the composer," said Ed. "It's an honor for us to perform this music and we wanted to do it as well as humanly possible."

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars GOOD MUSIC!!!.......2007-01-20

If you are a fan of Glad & you enjoy oldies, this is a must have. Glad is a group that combine their notorious voices to create an incredible melody. I quite don't understand why they have not been able to become more popular. They do possess the talent & the charisma. I have almost all of their A Capella music.

3 out of 5 stars Not as impressed as others were.......2001-11-07

I found that moments were amazing (such as American in Paris), but the song arrangements, well, they've been done better by others - for example, Ella's Gershwin Songbook sets a terribly high bar, and Blossom Dearie totally owns Little Jazz Bird. The guys in this group aren't bad but the reedy tenor(s) and the close harmony eventually numbed my ear like overeating potato chips - after a while you don't notice the flavor. So I recommend this CD cautiously.

5 out of 5 stars Thank You, Glad!.......2000-01-29

You have to have this collection if you are a Gershwin fan, but if you have a taste for GLAD, this is the most exciting departure of venue I have ever seen in such a focused group.

Glad takes Gershwin to new heights with their exciting multi-track recordings! I'm a buff of most quality a cappella groups and I see this recording as technically flawless as any TAKE 6 recordings.

5 out of 5 stars AWESOME, despite the typo.......1999-10-25

GLAD does an amazing job of putting a new spin on the greatest songwriters in American history, the Gershwin brothers. I will point out that, on the Gershwin medley, An AMerican in Paris is listed first, and Rhapsody in Blue listed last. In fact, the pieces should be flipflopped; Rhapsody in Blue comes first. However, no matter, I found these two pieces to be the most fascinating part of the album. GREAT STUFF!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars I finally found it!!!.......1999-10-14

I heard this ablum once and knew I had to have it. I looked everywhere for it. This is the only place that had it!
Songs of Humor & Satire
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    Manufacturer: Premier Recordings
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000007OGH
    Release Date: 1995-01-19

    Tracks:

    1. Oh, Billy O!
    2. Departmental
    3. Philosophical Anecdotes, The Philosopher
    4. Philosophical Anecdotes, The Search
    5. Philosophical Anecdotes, Country Fair
    6. Irving Fine: The Choral New Yorker, Prologue
    7. Irving Fine: The Choral New Yorker, Scherzando
    8. Irving Fine: The Choral New Yorker, Concertante
    9. Irving Fine: The Choral New Yorker, Epilogue, Design For October
    10. Jack Gottlieb: Presidental Suite, Ask Not (JFK): Anthem
    11. Jack Gottlieb: Presidental Suite, Advice From Abe: Riff
    12. Jack Gottlieb: Presidental Suite, Calvin's Creed: Softshoe Shuffle
    13. Jack Gottlieb: Presidental Suite, Wistle Stop (HST): Madrigal
    14. Jack Gottlieb: Presidental Suite, No News (TJ): Barbershop Chorale
    15. Presidental Suite, In The Jungle (TR) Soundscape
    16. Jack Gottlieb: Rendezvous (FDR): March, Finale
    17. George Gershwin: Two Madrigales, Sing Of Spring
    18. George Gershwin: Two Madrigales, The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid
    19. Gian Carlo Menotti: Moans, Groans, Cries and Sighs
    20. Gregg Smight: Mark Twain Cantana, Introduction: Plain Twain
    21. Gregg Smight: Mark Twain Cantana, Waltz: Vain Twain
    22. Gregg Smight: Mark Twain Cantana, Recitatives And Chorale: Germain Twain
    23. Gregg Smight: Mark Twain Cantana, Scherzo And Ragtime: Twain On Rain
    24. Charles Ives: Vote For Names
    Armenian Voices
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      		Armenian Voices
      Hover Chamber Choir of Armenia , Zoltan Kodaly , Benjamin Britten , Henry Purcell , Antonio Lotti , Francis Poulenc , Maurice Ravel , Mkhitar Ayrivanetsi , Vardapet Komitas , Arzas Voskanyan , Ralph / Rubino, Jerry Carmichael , George Gershwin , John & Paul McCartney Lennon , and Lars Edlund
      Manufacturer: Pomegranate
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00007BH6D
      Release Date: 2002-11-19

      Tracks:

      1. Esti Dal (Evening Song)
      2. Carol
      3. Ye That Pasen By
      4. Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences
      5. Crucifixus
      6. Timor et Tremor
      7. Nicolette
      8. Lenten Is Come
      9. Hymn to the Virgin
      10. Ode (Sirt Im Sasani)
      11. Threshing Song (Sandi Yerg)
      12. Ploughing Song of Lori (Loretsineri Gutani Horovel)
      13. Pumpkin Grows on the Garden Wall (Baghi Pate Ddum A)
      14. Greeting the Morning (Aravotun Bari Luys)
      15. Cloudy Skies (Ampel a Kamar-Kamar)
      16. Dance-Songs (Parerger)
      17. Secretary to God (Asttso Kartughare)
      18. Quiet Place
      19. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
      20. Michelle
      21. Scherzo
      Herztöne (Love Songs)
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        		Herztöne (Love Songs)

        Manufacturer: Oehms
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        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0009K2U4K
        Release Date: 2005-08-02
        A Cappella Gershwin
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          		A Cappella Gershwin

          Manufacturer: River North Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000B5S89Y

          Product Description

          1. I Got Rhythm~~~ 2. The GIrl I Love~~~ 3. Our Love Is here to stay~~~ 4. Embraceable You~~~ 5. The Gershwin Medley~~~ 6. They All Laughed~~~ 7. A Foggy Day~~~ 8. Little Jazz Bird~~~ 9. But Not For Me~~~ 10. They Can't Take that away from me~~~ 11. Someone To Watch Over Me

          Music:

          1. A Christmas Gift of Love
          2. A Good Day
          3. A Jazz Romance - A Night In With Verve [Box set]
          4. A Night Out With Verve [Box set]
          5. A Portrait of Joni James
          6. A Time to Remember
          7. A Walk in the Park
          8. Anita Sings the Most
          9. Anthology: 40 Years of Hits and More [Import]
          10. Ask a Woman Who Knows

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