FAQ

Who are you guys?

We’re still not sure.  But check out our About page to learn as much as we know so far.

Why are you doing this show?

We’re absolutely obsessed with great a cappella, and we wanted to create a platform where we could shine a spotlight on some of the best (and occasionally some of the worst).  Frankly, we were having these conversations well before we ever thought of doing this show, so really this is a public version of discussions we were already having.

Where and how do you record the show?

We get this question a LOT.  Dave lives in New York City, and Christopher lives in South Carolina, so it’s definitely a challenge.  We each sit in our own quiet recording spaces while we talk on the phone.  Then we swap talking audio files, and then one of us mixes up the show like a big stew.  Tasty.

And for the curious techies out there, we use Cakewalk Sonar HS7 to put it all together.

Where do you get your ideas for show segments?

We listen to A LOT of a cappella.  The show’s segments are a natural byproduct of our constant a cappella thoughtification.  But if you’ve got an idea for a new segment, give us a holler.

Where do you get all your clips?

Every single thing we play on the show is legally purchased.  We buy albums from groups directly or we buy the tracks individually on iTunes or acaTunes.  Sometimes groups even send us their albums for free!

What are those songs playing underneath your voices?

Most of our bedtracks are the brainchild of our good friend Marty Gasper, who is a founding member/bass/vocal percussionist for Blue Jupiter.

If I send you our album, will you feature my group’s music on your show?

Maybe.  If we get free stuff, it’s certainly more likely we’ll play it (though of course we can’t make any promises).  Use our Contact page to send us a message, and we’ll respond right away letting you know where to send the album or the files.

Can I advertise my group/product/company/event on your show?

Probably!  We’re happy to consider all offers.  Hit us up on our Contact page, and we’ll get back to you like way quick.

Is it really a cappella if singers use all those effects?

Depends on your definition of a cappella.  Some people recognize that almost all performance requires technology — is it really a cappella if you use a microphone?  Taking that a step further, an electric guitar doesn’t sound like a guitar, but most people would still call it a guitar if they heard it.  Many in the a cappella community are happy to use every tool they have at their advantage!

On the other hand, some fans consider effects from a computer to be equivalent to an instrument, destroying the “true” a cappella nature of the recording.  There’s certainly some merit to that view, although most of those people also tend to prefer to listen to recordings with pitch correction and EQ, which distort the original recording more than almost anything else.

Some find a happy medium by saying it’s okay to use effects, but it should still “sound a cappella.”

So who knows?!  The debate continues…