Acapella Gershwin

Editorial Reviews
Contemporary Christian Music, May '96
"these veterans... they have ballroom-danced across the status quo." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Charleston Gazette, July '96
"The singing, built around Ed Nalle's uncanny high tenor, has the elegance and sophistication the source material demands." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Acapella Gershwin

Acapella Gershwin, Music, Glad, CCM, Gospel/Christian Music, Inspirational, Pop, Religious / Contemp. Christian
Retrospective: The 40th Anniversary Show
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    		Retrospective: The 40th Anniversary Show

    Manufacturer: Primarily Acapella
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by Carl Philipp Emman. BachAll Works by Carl Philipp Emman. Bach | Bach, Carl Philipp Emman. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00067HPD2
    Release Date: 2004-11-16

    Tracks:

    1. Fugue in D Minor from 'The Art of Fugue BWV 1080
    2. Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major BWV 1068
    3. Largo from Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor BWV 1056
    4. Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor BWV 1067
    5. Announcement
    6. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Op. K. 525: Allegro
    7. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Op. K. 525: Romanze
    8. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Op. K. 525: Menuetto
    9. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Op. K. 525: Rondo
    10. Announcement
    11. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor Based on MVT. 2 of 'Concierto de Aranjuez'
    12. Tangho in D Major No. 2 from 'EspaOp. 165
    13. Romanza Espa
    14. Announcement
    15. Just One of Those Things
    16. Fascinatin' Rhythm
    17. Announcement
    18. Sinfonia from Partita No. 2 in C Minor BWV 826
    19. Announcement
    20. Solfeggietto WQ. 117/2
    21. Duner Sur l'Herbe

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