http://www.mouthoffshow.com The weekly show that brings you the world of contemporary a cappella -- from news to reviews to personal views! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:44:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Mouth Off is the weekly podcast show that brings the world of contemporary a cappella straight to your ears. From news to reviews to personal views, Dave Brown and Christopher Diaz dish it out every week with characteristic sarcasm and wit. Catch every episode! The weekly show that brings you the world of contemporary a cappella -- from news to reviews to personal views! Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz http://www.mouthingoff.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/Mouth%20Off%20logo.jpghttp://www.mouthoffshow.com a cappella, singing, vocal, contemporary, music, a capella, acappella, acapella clean Dave Brown davecharliebrown@gmail.com http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/03/mouth-off-03-07-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/03/mouth-off-03-07-10/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:44:29 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=585 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/03/mouth-off-03-07-10/feed/ 0 <p><em><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></em></p> <h1><em>Fan Favorites Show!</em></h1> <p><em>This week we Facebooked and tweeted and called and shouted and asked and begged and tried to find out some of your favorite segments from the show in the past several months.  Thanks so much to everyone for all your responses!  While Dave is out of town being so faaaancy at SingStrong, Christopher brings you some of YOUR very favorites.  We hope you enjoy!</em></p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> 7/26/09 — Denise Reis sings a better trumpet than pretty much everyone.</p> <p><strong>Head 2 Head</strong> 8/23/09 — Christopher pits the Cornell Chordials against UPenn Off the Beat in a battle for the best take on Imogen Heap’s “The Moment I Said It.”</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> 7/5/09 — If you don’t know the name Gene Puerling, then listen up!  As the brain behind The Hi-Lo’s and the Singers Unlimited, he’s the original king of vocal and a cappella arranging.</p> <p><strong>Girl Power</strong> 12/13/09 — R&B lady legends Destiny’s Child bring their typical sass, style, and power to “Carol of the Bells.”  Ohmygoodness.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> 10/18/09 — The Real Group’s most recent CARA-decorated record <em>The Real Album</em> blew away Dave and Christopher, and is certainly worth a second take!  (and third and fourth and ninth and fiftieth…)</p> <p><strong>Final Thought</strong> 9/13/09 — Top Ten Signs You’re an Aca-addict.</p> Fan Favorites Show!! D&C rewind the clock to play some of your favorite segments from past episodes. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 48:12 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/03/mouth-off-02-28-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/03/mouth-off-02-28-10/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:22:01 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=581 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/03/mouth-off-02-28-10/feed/ 2 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.voicesonlyacappella.com/submissions.html" target="_blank">Voices Only 2010 is open for submissions</a>, a cappella music in commercials is still hot, Nota was a hit at the NBA All-Star Weekend, <a href="http://www.mouthoffshow.com" target="_blank">SingStrong</a> is the place to be, <a href="http://sncmusic.com/withatwist/?intcmp=snc_withatwist_dotcom_300" target="_blank">Straight No Chaser’s new album</a> cover, <a href="http://www.rockapella.com" target="_blank">FREE live Rockapella track</a>, <a href="http://varsityvocals.com/acappella-events.html" target="_blank">ICCA Semifinals lineups are complete</a> (and <a href="http://varsityvocals.com/acappella-events.html#ICCA%20Finals" target="_blank">Dave is emceeing</a>), <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/6419" target="_blank">all-female MD LoLo Barreiro hates all-female groups</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/6415" target="_blank">Paul & Storm</a>, Naturally 7 has a new album coming out, <a href="http://www.vocal-blog.net" target="_blank">Vocal Blog babyyyy</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12QVtuB0_Q" target="_blank">Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider</a> were ON OPRAHHHHH! [<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TRdo49hmck" target="_blank">and here's their new "Fireflies" vid</a>]</p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days</strong> Dave explains how <a href="http://www.thepersuasions.net/" target="_blank">the Persuasions</a> went from their humble beginnings on basketball courts, garages, and street corners in 1960’s Brooklyn to become the Godfathers of A Cappella.</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> Christopher profiles a modern-day a cappella pioneer, singer, producer, acaworkhorse <a href="http://vocalsource.net/producers" target="_blank">James Cannon</a>.</p> <p><strong>Girl Power</strong> <a href="http://www.sweethoney.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Honey in the Rock</a> has been using song and sign to tell the story of people of color, especially women, for generations.  Dave shares the story of their tremendous influence.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Despite its flaws, the boys really like <a href="http://www.ithaca.edu/premiumblend/" target="_blank">Ithaca College all-female group Premium Blend</a>’s third album <em>Ten</em>.  The solos and arrangements really stand out, but the percussion is a mixed bag.  The potential for their next record is through the roof.</p> The boys wrap up Black History Month by celebrating The Persuasions, James Cannon, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 54:03 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-02-14-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-02-14-10/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:27:19 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=571 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-02-14-10/feed/ 8 <strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> Christopher loves <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clustervocal" target="_blank">CLUUUSSSTTTEEERRRR</a>’s version of “Mi Sono Innamorato de Te.”  Seriously, this is not a saxophone.</p> <p><strong>Head 2 Head</strong> Dave compares muchas versiones of the Beatles classic “Got to Get You into My Life.”  <a href="http://www.kingssingers.com/" target="_blank">The King’s Singers</a>, <a href="http://www.calmus.de/en/About" target="_blank">Calmus Ensemble</a>, <a href="http://www.talk2thehand.com/" target="_blank">Talk 2 The Hand</a>, <a href="http://www.overboardvocals.com/" target="_blank">Overboard</a>, <a href="http://www.earthwindandfire.com/" target="_blank">Earth Wind & Fire</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/cosmosvocalgroup" target="_blank">Cosmos</a>, and <a href="http://www.firedrillband.com" target="_blank">firedrill!</a> each give their unique take.</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> Yannick Morgan and the <a href="http://accidentals.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">UGA Accidentals</a> somehow manage a thoughtful interpolation of N*Sync’s “Gone” into Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine.”</p> <p><strong>Did You Know?</strong> Back by popular demand, <a href="http://www.autumnshades.com/about/" target="_blank">Catherine Lewis</a> shares the tainted history behind “Tainted Love.” [<a href="http://www.pandemoniumumd.com/" target="_blank">PandmoniUM here</a>] <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Dave & Christopher both declare their undying Valentine’s love for <a href="http://www.clubforfive.fi/intro/" target="_blank">Club For Five</a>’s CARA-nominated album <em>You’re the Voice</em>.<br /> [<a href="http://www.recordshopx.com/artist/club_for_five/you_re_the_voice/137168/" target="_blank">Order the album here</a>]</p> It's Valentine's Day! The lovely Catherine Lewis is back, and later Dave & Christopher attempt a menage-a-sept with Club for Five. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 57:50 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-02-07-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-02-07-10/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:44:10 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=560 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-02-07-10/feed/ 0 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.casa.org/cara2010n" target="_blank">CARA nom nom nom</a>, <a href="http://eventful.com/atlanta/events/avenue-x-/E0-001-023360129-9@2010011614" target="_blank">Avenue X</a> aca musical goodness, Get your SingStrong tix now!,<a href="http://springsing.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> SpringSing</a> in Athens, <a href="http://www.varsityvocals.com/acappella-events.html#ICCA%20Finals" target="_blank">ICHSA and ICCA</a> Finals in NYC, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Vegas-NV/Las-Vegas-A-Cappella-Summit/102371285797" target="_blank">Vegas summit</a> seeking headliners, <a href="http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com" target="_blank">Sweeps apps</a> due NAOUGH,<a href="http://www.rarb.org/picks/2009.html" target="_blank"> RARB announces 2009 picks of the year</a>, musical collaboration across the miles, BBC Radio loves Voces8 (and Bill Hare), <a href="http://ps22chorus.blogspot.com/2010/01/ithacapella.html" target="_blank">Ithacappella sings with the NYC kiddos</a>, Dylan Bell writing an <a href="http://forum.rarb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40749&sid=38578adb3dd404883ded4abb0e8e8fa8" target="_blank">a cappella arranging book</a>??, <a href="http://www.acatunes.com/acappellau" target="_blank">Joey C</a> turns one year more handsome, <a href="http://www.cincyusa.com/worldchoirgames/" target="_blank">World Choir Games</a> select Cincinnati as next host, acappellablog has an <a href="http://www.acappellablog.com/2010/02/05/the-icca-drinking-game/" target="_blank">ICCA Drinking Game</a>, Chase DeLuca offers fantastic founder tips, Brody says <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/6317" target="_blank">singing valentines = cash and publicity</a> um yes please, <a href="http://www.casa.org/acanom" target="_blank">ACA voting</a> is now open (VOTE FOR MOUTH OFF!!!).</p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Dave gazes into his magical aca crystal ball, and predicts that the NYC-based all-male septet <a href="http://www.invisible-men.com/" target="_blank">Invisible Men</a> will put out a pretty dang good album in 2010.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> Christopher digs late ’90s R&B, but <a href="http://www.groovesociety.biz" target="_blank">Groove Society</a> does it much groovier.</p> <p><strong>A Cappella Alumni</strong> John Stephens drove the <a href="http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/cparts/" target="_blank">UPenn Counterparts</a> to ICCA and BOCA success before starting a fantastic pro career as phenom <a href="http://www.johnlegend.com/" target="_blank">John Legend</a>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.offthebeat.net" target="_blank">UPenn Off the Beat</a> continues to lead the pack when it comes to energy and solos, but Dave and Christopher still say din-da-NO to their repetitive syllables.</p> Invisible Men's future release, Groove Society out-grooves SWV, John Legend is "One of Us," and UPenn Off the Beat stepping it up. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 54:39 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-01-31-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-01-31-10/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:24:24 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=550 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/02/mouth-off-01-31-10/feed/ 3 <p><strong>Competition Update</strong> It may be January, but it’s time to start the spring competition season!  CARA nom’s are on their way, Harmony Sweepstakes applications are due, and the Varsity Vocals competitions have already begun.  Dave and Christopher highlight groups to watch for in your ICHSA and ICCA aca-brackets.</p> <p><strong>Classical Corner</strong> Christopher declares that even if you don’t love Renaissance music, you’ll still probably like Lumen Valo.</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> <a href="http://www.bobbymcferrin.com/" target="_blank">Bobby McFerrin</a>. The voice.<br /> For a great peek inside McFerrin’s brain, <a href="http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/video/notes-neurons-full" target="_blank">click here to watch him at the World Science Festival</a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>New segment!</em></span><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Did You Know?</strong> Prolific music writer and critic Catherine Lewis makes her Mouth Off debut with a new guest segment highlighting the interesting history of frequently covered songs in a cappella. This week, Catherine traces the path of “Feelin’ Good” from its musical theatre roots through various interpretations to Michael Buble.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Mëdlz is a successful pro all-female group, which by itself is worthy of good press. But unfortunately on their latest album <em>aufgetaucht</em>, the group’s icy cool groove is overshadowed by some bland repetition and a bit of an identity crisis.</p> Competition season, classical corner, BOBBY McFERRIN, a new music trivia segment, and some bland German treats. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 55:24 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-24-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-24-10/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:18:22 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=525 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-24-10/feed/ 5 <p><em> </em></p> <div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><em>Around the Horn The ICCA/ICHSA begins, CARA nominations are on the way, win $25,000 singing the Folgers jingle, lots of aca-lumni on American Idol, The Choir comes to England, The Sing Off goes international?, Bill and Dio talk mastering on RARB, CASA.org features a great interview with Troy Horne, AcaPolitics is a riveting dramatic new novel about aca, LA/AF is THIS WEEKEND!, and Sing Off winners Nota will be headlining SingStrong!</em></span></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><em>My New Boyfriend Christopher can’t believe the arranging and vocal prowess of Overboard director, Nick Girard.</em></span></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><em>The Good Ol’ Days Dave tells us about the Grammy-decked, pioneering voices of Manhattan Transfer. It’s all about the music, baby.</em></span></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><em>I Just Gotta Say Christopher wants to know…where’s the bass? A short rant about the rumblings (or lack thereof) in recorded a cappella</em></span></div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><em>Album Review: Momentum- Face The boys give a little bit of tough love to the Sing Off featured rockers from Colorado, Face. These guys want the big time, so there recordings need more oomph…big time.</em></span></div> <p><em><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">Around the Hor</span></strong><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">n</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal;"> The ICCA/ICHSA begins, CARA nominations are on the way, win $25,000 singing the Folgers jingle, lots of aca-lumni on American Idol, The Choir comes to England, The Sing Off goes international?, Bill and Dio talk mastering on RARB, CASA.org features a great interview with Troy Horne, AcaPolitics is a riveting dramatic new novel about aca, LA/AF is THIS WEEKEND!, and Sing Off winners Nota will be headlining SingStrong!</span></em></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">My New Boyfriend</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal;"> Christopher can’t believe the arranging and vocal prowess of Overboard director, Nick Girard.</span></em></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">The Good Ol’ Days</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal;"> Dave tells us about the Grammy-decked, pioneering voices of Manhattan Transfer. It’s all about the music, baby.</span></em></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">I Just Gotta Sa</span></strong><strong><span style="font-style: normal;">y</span></strong><span style="font-style: normal;"> Christopher wants to know…where’s the bass? A short rant about the rumblings (or lack thereof) [...] Latest and greatest, pioneers past and present, a humble request by a bass for more bass, and some tough love for Face. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 48:50 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-17-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-17-10/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:50:39 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=519 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-17-10/feed/ 4 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> The London A Cappella Festival, competition time babyyyy, aca American Idols, Chanticleer loves Leno’s chin, Blue Jupiter is auditioning lead tenors, is a cappella getting cooler?, Evan Feist’s interview with Sean Altman, songs collegiate groups should cover in 2010, Brad Stephenson’s arrangements are on sale, Wes Carroll is on Rock Band!, Exit 245 founder Danny Ozment has a new aca studio in DC, FOCS has BitH’s back, Dave will be at LA/AF!</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> Straight No Chaser knows how to mash up Stevie Wonder.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Wes Carroll is a brilliant songwriter and arranger. His song “Light of Stars” done by the House Jacks can teach us all a thing or three.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Calls and emails this week from all corners of the globe.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> High school pioneers! Dave and Christopher review <em>A Lesson in Tightropes</em>, the latest album from the 18 Wheelers at the Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island.</p> SNC Mashups, Wes Carroll the genius, a doozy listener mailbag, and some pioneering high schoolers. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 56:03 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-10-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-10-10/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:40:51 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=515 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-10-10/feed/ 3 <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Catchy hits are flowing into Dave’s ears from all directions.  <a href="http://www.myspace.com/modelcars" target="_blank">The Model Cars</a> are jumpin’, and Maykish nailed it with <a href="http://aurgasm.us/category/scandinavian/" target="_blank">Amanda Jenssen</a>.</p> <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> Christopher pits <a href="http://www.pandemoniumumd.com/" target="_blank">University of Maryland PandemoniUM</a> against <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/group/tmony/" target="_blank">Stanford Testimony</a> in a best-of battle for Sia’s “Breathe Me.”  Pandemonium got the 2009 BOCA nod for this track, but Testimony really converted Christopher.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> <a href="http://www.cadence-unplugged.com" target="_blank">Cadence</a>’s jazz knows no limits.  Dave is thrilled by their vocal marimbas on Beady Belle’s “Game.”</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> Christopher dares someone to tackle “The Gash” by the <a href="http://www.flaminglips.com" target="_blank">Flaming Lips</a>. It’s a real doozy, but a killer studio aca version could be legendary.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Reigning ICCA Mid-Atlantic champs <a href="http://www.ithaca.edu/ithacappella/" target="_blank">Ithacappella</a>’s latest release <em>Breakdown</em> offers the boys much food for thought.  As usual, Dave and Christopher disagree on much of the album, but the closing track “Down to Earth” wins them both over.</p> Dave goes to Scandanavia twice in this show, and Christopher has Stanford Testimony on repeat. Both mouth off about Ithacappella's latest release. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 58:07 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-03-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-03-10/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:02:02 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=508 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2010/01/mouth-off-01-03-10/feed/ 5 <h1>Happy New Year!</h1> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.acappellablog.com" target="_blank">Acappellablog</a> announces <a href="http://www.acappellablog.com/2009/12/30/newsline-the-acb-icca-bracket-contest/" target="_blank">a 2010 ICCA bracket</a>, <a href="http://www.la-af.com" target="_blank">LA-AF is the place to be and it’s coming up soon!</a>, Mike Boxer releases the all-Jewish <a href="http://zh-hk.facebook.com/pages/The-KolCast/387310800112" target="_blank">The KolCast</a>, <a href="http://www.euphonism.com" target="_blank">Euphonism</a> releases EP <em>Scene Stealers</em>, Kettering Fairmont HS is <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/6205" target="_blank">seeking a headliner for their 2010 A Cappella Festival</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/6201" target="_blank">advertisers love aca</a>, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/12/22/arts/AP-US-Music-Straight-No-Chaser.html?_r=1" target="_blank">AP piece on Straight No Chaser’s success</a>, <a href="http://pitchperfect-thebook.blogspot.com/2009/12/hes-mann.html" target="_blank">Pitch Perfect blog interviews Glee studio singer Chris Mann</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002273.html" target="_blank">Primarily A Cappella re-launches Primarily A Cappella Radio</a>, T<a title="DO THIS" href="http://www.casa.org/node/6202" target="_blank">unes to Teens is giving CDs away to people who help them give away CDs to middle- and high-school choirs</a>.</p> <p><strong>LOL</strong> Aussie group <a href="http://suade.net/" target="_blank">Suade</a> has Christopher laughing out loud with the song “Singin’ in My Underwear” from their all-original album <a href="http://suade.net/buy-stuff/mp3-downloads" target="_blank"><em>Home Brew</em></a>.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>New segment!</em></span><strong><em> </em>Five Minutes With…</strong> <em>Alex Green</em>.  Dave sits down with aca mover and/or shaker and Christopher’s vocal boyfriend Alex Green from <a href="http://www.amalgamates.org/" target="_blank">the Tufts Amalgamates</a>, and the two chat up the group’s recent “teaser” recording release called <em>Teaser</em>, their pick for <em>sing six: sunny-side up</em>, lessons from <a href="http://www.dyz.com/seminar" target="_blank">the Soup2Nuts seminar</a>, <a href="http://www.nbc.com/sing-off/" target="_blank">The Sing-Off</a>, and Alex’s musical plans for the future.  AND A FREE GIVEAWAY JUST FOR MOUTH OFF LISTENERS.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>New segment! </em></span><strong>Praisacappella</strong> Christopher finds great inspiration from Stanford’s co-ed faith-based group Testimony. Their song “Dead Man” (opb Jars of Clay) from their album <em>When You Say Go</em> is good art with a good message.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a title="SUPERMODELS." href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/?lang=en" target="_blank">Riltons Vänner</a> is not only gorgeous, but their half-new release <a href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/?p=1329&lang=en" target="_blank"><em>Japanmix</em></a> is making waves [...] Some funny Australian mates, a Boston-based 'Mate, and a group Christopher wants to mate with. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 54:53 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-27-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-27-09/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:46:51 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=503 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-27-09/feed/ 7 <p><strong>Sing-Off Wrap-Up</strong> Dave and Christopher offer their final reactions on The Sing-Off, and share several messages from YOU the fans. (Thanks to all who called the Mouth Off Hotline–you’re the best!)</p> <p><strong>First Annual Mouth Off Awards</strong> The boys look back on some of the best a cappella moments in 2009.</p> Reactions to The Sing-Off finale serve as a prelude to the First Annual Mouth Off year-end awards. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:40 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-20-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-20-09/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:45:52 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=496 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-20-09/feed/ 3 <p><strong>Sing-Off Update</strong> Dave and Christopher offer their thoughts on the success of <a href="http://www.nbc.com/sing-off/" target="_blank">the Sing-Off</a>, the set, the judges, the groups, the results, and everything in between.  Noteworthy’s co-directors <a href="http://www.noteworthyladies.com/members.php?userid=74" target="_blank">Amy</a> and <a href="http://www.noteworthyladies.com/members.php?userid=68" target="_blank">Courtney</a> react to the once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Fans offer their predictions on the result.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Holiday a cappella singing is a cottage industry.  Dave points out that even if holiday singers can’t get too crazy with an arrangement, they sure can milk the chords for all they’re worth.  Crimson 4 and Ricky Parkinson are a prime example.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Christopher says his favorite Christmas song is “O Holy Night,” and one of his favorite arrangements is the tasty version by <a href="http://www.sonosings.com" target="_blank">Sonos</a> (ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE U.K.!).</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Around the World</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Arrangement Spotlight</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Religious Segment</span> Young and Original</strong> <a href="http://www.six13.com" target="_blank">Six13</a> takes a Cthanukah classic and re-works it. Check out their version of “Al Hanissim.”</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.clustervocal.com" target="_blank">Cluster</a> has done it again with <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-present/id339425414" target="_blank"><em>Christmas Present</em></a>, taking holiday classics (and an original!) and infusing them with new, sulky, tasty, meaningful, gravity-defying life. Christopher dies yet again.</p> <p><strong>Final Thought</strong> Courtesy of Cluster, Dave and Christopher give every listener the gift of vocal brass. “Jingle Bells” is one of the best tracks of the year.</p> Sing-Off reactions, cool Christmas arrangements, top secret Sonos, Six 13, and Cluster kills Christopher. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:56 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-13-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-13-09/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:17:09 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=487 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-13-09/feed/ 9 <p><strong>Around The Horn</strong> <a href="http://ripple-effect.net/" target="_blank">Ripple Effect: Constructive Interference</a> is out!, <a href="http://www.carawards.org" target="_blank">CARA Nominating has begun</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5czKqT05A" target="_blank">Guys doing GaGa = awesomesauce</a>, <a href="http://www.vevo.com/" target="_blank">VEVO</a> launches this week, Ithacappella has a <a href="http://http://ithacapella.com/" target="_blank">new album</a>, UMichigan <a href="http://www.dicksandjanes.com/" target="_blank">Dicks & Janes</a> duke it out PBS style with Michigan State’s <a href="http://www.msucapitalgreen.com/ " target="_blank">Capital Green</a>, and <a href="http://www.nbc.com/sing-off/">The Sing-Off</a> on NBC starts tomorrow!</p> <p><strong>Sing-Off Preview</strong> The boys give an overview of the Tufts Beelzebubs, Voices of Lee, BYU Noteworthy, the SoCals, Maxx Factor, Face, Solo, and Nota, along with each group’s strengths and weaknesses.  Show arranger Deke Sharon gives some insights behind the production, and judge Ben Folds shares his view from the judging bench.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>New segment!</em></span><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Girl Power</strong> “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Opera-Of-The-Bells/dp/B001EDAKMA" target="_blank">Opera of the Bells</a>” by R&B female legends Destiny’s Child is just the right mix of sass, style and power. No wonder they continue to sell MILLIONS of records.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Check out Dave’s spotlight of the only Grinch cover (via the ever-incredible <a href="http://www.rockapella.com/" target="_blank">Rockapella</a>) that might compete with the original for its sheer style.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The guys have a jolly ol’ time checking out <em>Christmas Cheers</em>, the newest release from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28GUU1YbP_E" target="_blank">YouTube sensation</a> turned major label group <a href="http://www.sncmusic.com/" target="_blank">Straight No Chaser</a>. Dave and Xtopher agree that what the album lacks in production value, it more than makes up for with creativity, energy, charm and humor!</p> A sneak peek at the new NBC show The Sing-Off, some awesome arrangements of classic holiday tunes, and the fun new Straight No Chaser release. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 52:20 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-06-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-06-09/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:55:12 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=482 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/12/mouth-off-12-06-09/feed/ 4 <h2>ALL FEMALE EPISODE!!</h2> <p><em>For today’s show, the boys showcase some of the finest a cappella to come out of all-female groups across the country and across the globe!</em></p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Dave is crazy about the beauty, talent and charisma of the red-headed force from the UNCG Sapphires, the lovely Blair Baldwin.<br /> <strong><br /> Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Christopher can’t contain all of the superlatives when talking about the fabulous, amazing, wonderful, gorgeous, engaging, remarkable, exciting and very good arrangement of “In The Waiting Line” from the UO Divisi’s Roots.<br /> <strong><br /> Young and Original</strong> Nabby Parkinson’s reinterpretation “Lord, I Would Follow Thee” breathes beautiful new life into an old hymn and cements her position as a talented, original and upcoming songwriter. (And her Star Spangled Banner ain’t so bad either.)<br /> <strong><br /> Names You Should Know</strong> Christopher’s ongoing a cappella education bus makes a stop in San Francisco as he shares a bit about the quirky, silly, and important songs of Mary Schmary, one of the first all-female pro groups of the modern era.</p> <p><strong>Around The World</strong> In a new segment premiere, Dave tells us about the amazing ladies that make up the famed Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares from Bulgaria. Eastern Europe is where it’s at.</p> <p><strong>Album Review: Houses Kill – JMU Bluestones</strong><br /> The guys discuss the newest release from the JMU beauties- Christopher thinks the content’s excellence stands alone but wants more intense mixing, and Dave wants groups to fix some bass lines and use the full breadth of studio capabilities to do more than capture the live sound.</p> Today's all about GIRL POWER as the boys showcase some of the finest arranging, singing, writing and percussing that all-female groups around the world have to offer. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:54 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-29-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-29-09/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:13:18 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=470 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-29-09/feed/ 9 <strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.duwende.com" target="_blank">Duwende</a> claims Casual Harmony’s Aaron Boykin as their newest dude, Boston-based <a href="http://www.overboardvocals.com" target="_blank">Overboard’</a>s Beatles tribute Help! is FREE, A Cappella helps a man with Alzheimers (seriously, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5602" target="_self">read this right now</a>), <a href="http://www.acatunes.com" target="_blank">AcaTunes</a> might release an iPhone app?, and the <a href="http://www.nbc.com/sing-off/" target="_blank">Sing Off</a> lineup is announced! Dave basically couldn’t be more proud that <a href="http://www.noteworthyladies.com/" target="_blank">BYU Noteworthy</a> is among the contenders!<br /> <strong><br /> Head-2-Head</strong> Christopher gets down and dirty with two stellar versions of Taxi Ride’s “Get Set”. It’s an artistic brawl between the <a href="http://www.nuundertones.com/home.html" target="_blank">Northwestern Undertones</a> and the <a href="http://www.stanfordharmonics.com/" target="_blank">Stanford Harmonics</a> (thanks James Ranson!).<br /> [Edit: Both songs are available on iTunes here: Undertones - <a href="http://bit.ly/7kQ9Jb" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/7kQ9Jb</a> and Harmonics - <a href="http://bit.ly/4JjVpw" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/4JjVpw</a>] <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Noteworthy-love abounds as Dave tells us about the mega-talented songwriter, producer, engineer, singer, teacher, directer and Mouth Off! theme song writer, the lovely <a href="http://www.myspace.com/catherinepapworth" target="_blank">Catherine Papworth</a>.</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Of COURSE Christopher’s been all about the new <a href="http://www.ladygaga.com/" target="_blank">GaGa</a>, but the new <a href="http://www.norahjones.com/" target="_blank">Norah Jones</a> is moody and sophisticated and playing on repeat in his earbuds.<br /> <strong><br /> Album Review </strong><em></em>This time, the boys are more yin and yin as they discuss the latest release <em>Twist </em>from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill all-male supergroup, the <a href="http://www.clefhangers.com/" target="_blank">Clef Hangers</a>. This meaty album is high quality, squeaky clean and great fun, but could maybe stand for a more sensitive touch.</p> "Get Set" rocks, Dave (&X-topher) are now dating Catherine Papworth, Norah Jones is making new music and got hotter, & the Clef Hangers' "Twist" is a sausage-fest. In a good way. Erm... Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:24 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-22-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-22-09/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:57:16 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=456 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-22-09/feed/ 13 <h1><em><em>BOCA Special</em></em></h1> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://varsityvocals.com/news.html" target="_blank">BOCA 2010</a> is announced, <a href="http://varsityvocals.com/news.html" target="_blank">ICCA & ICHSA</a> lineups announced, Joey C and <a href="http://www.acappellau.com/" target="_blank">AcappellaU</a> are back!, register for the <a href="http://www.americanbeatboxchampionships.com/" target="_blank">American Beatbox Championships</a> NAOUGH, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sing-Six-Sunny-Side-Up/dp/B002X2UOYU/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1258946611&sr=301-1" target="_blank">sing six is on Amazon mp3</a>, UPenn Off The Beat releases their <a href="http://www.offthebeat.net/" target="_blank">new album</a>, Myspace is…dying, Michael Eldredge did some aMAHzing <a href="http://livingfiction.smugmug.com/Events" target="_blank">photo documenting of SoJam ‘09</a>, McGill U. <a href="http://www.effusion.ca" target="_blank">Effusion</a> and <a href="http://soulsticeacappella.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Soulstice</a> to sing for the Winter Olympics, and <a href="http://perezhilton.com/2009-11-22-former-singer-nick-lachey-gets-a-new-job" target="_blank">Nick Lachey will be hosting the Sing Off.</a></p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days</strong> Dave shares two early BOCA hits that have become a cappella staples- “Insomniac” (opb Billy Pilgrim) by the <a href="http://scs.student.virginia.edu/~vagent/" target="_blank">Virginia Gentlemen</a> and “In The House Of Stone And Light” (opb Martin Page) by the <a href="http://www.brownderbies.com/" target="_blank">Brown Derbies</a>.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Christopher got arrested because “Billie Jean/No Diggity” by the <a href="http://www.everydaypeople.org/" target="_blank">Stanford Everyday People</a> got him so pumped he drove three…or four…or fifteen miles over the speed limit.<br /> <strong><br /> LOL</strong> Dave and Christopher laugh their faces off (ew) at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/BOCA-Humor-Wasting-Parents-Money/dp/B00003G1RR" target="_blank">Wasting Our Parents’ Money</a>, the little known but highly hilarious humor album from the BOCA series.</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Christopher reconsiders some things after Anne Foster’s ridiculous “Where Would You Be” (opb Martina McBride) with BOCA regulars the <a href="http://www.student.virginia.edu/silhooettes/wordpress/" target="_blank">UVA Sil’hooettes</a> smashes through his earbuds.</p> <p><strong>Special Report: BOCA- Best of College A Cappella</strong><br /> In honor of the announcement of BOCA 2010, the boys give you all the dish on the background, selection, and purpose of BOCA via the two aca-dorks who know the most about it: Deke Sharon of <a href="http://www.totalvocal.com" target="_blank">Total Vocal</a> and the <a href="http://www.housejacks.com" target="_blank">House Jacks </a>and Amanda Newman, BOCA co-owner and <a title="Check it out, guys! Christopher's mug is plastered on the homepage!!" href="http://www.varsityvocals.com" target="_blank">Varsity Vocals</a> director. They follow that up with some commentary (and of course, CLIPS!) and [...] The boys open their bocas to give you the inside scoop on BOCA 2010. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:55 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-15-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-15-09/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:03:04 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=443 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-15-09/feed/ 4 <p><em>Okay, okay friends and fans! We’ve read your emails and heard your cries. You want to know about SoJam! Well in this episode, the boys dig deep into their trove of SoJam audio to bring you some highlights from the unforgettable weekend.<br /> </em></p> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.sojam.net" target="_blank">SoJam</a> pwned, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5507" target="_blank">sing six is available! (and free for CASA members)</a>, <a href="http://www.duwende.com" target="_blank">Duwende</a> is <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5579" target="_blank">auditioning and Dave is fainting</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5518" target="_blank">Ryan Grajo reviews Firedrill</a>, another Mouth Off fan milestone (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mouthoff" target="_blank">FB here</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mouthoffshow" target="_blank">Twitter here</a>), <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5587" target="_blank">CARA nominator and judge applications are DUE</a>, <a href="http://sncmusic.com/christmascheers/" target="_blank">Straight No Chaser’s new Xmas album is out</a> (<a href="http://www.sncmusic.com/tour-dates/" target="_blank">tour schedule here</a>), <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011176.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&ref=bd_tv" target="_blank">The Sing-Off will debut Monday  Dec. 14</a>.</p> <p><strong>Podcast Update</strong> NPR’s <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=35" target="_blank">Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me</a> is hilarious, and NBC News anchor Brian Williams’ recent appearance on the show surprised Dave with a great vocal instrument imitation.</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> Christopher loves playlists, and <a href="http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/cparts/" target="_blank">UPenn Counterparts</a> “Volcano” is a perennial favorite on his sexypella playlist.</p> <p><strong>SoJam Wrap-Up</strong> Oodles of festival goodness (and don’t miss <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5589" target="_blank">Christopher’s collegiate competition summary here</a>).</p> <h6>[<em>Correction:</em> During the SoJam wrap-up, we played a clip from Aural Pleasure's yet-to-be-released track "Hallelujah." Because VocalSource and Ed Boyer have a big hand in the album, we assumed Ed had mixed that track, when in fact it was mixed by Bill Hare. Apologies for the mixup.]</h6> SoJam Wrap-Up Episode!!! Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:53 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-08-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-08-09/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:44:25 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=433 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-08-09/feed/ 10 <p><em>Hey listeners! We had a tremendously fun weekend at SoJam. It was a thrill to interact with so many of you and to meet so many new friends. Stay tuned next week for a more complete wrap-up of the event, complete with audio clips of some of our favorite moments. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy this week’s show!</em></p> <p><strong>My New Boyfriend</strong> Christopher is crushing BIGTIME on the voice, creativity, and accomplishments (and face) of Joseph Bates.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Another take on why the ICCA West keeps dominating the competition, a re-hash of the boys’ review of Basix <em>Diversity</em> and the role of original music in pro a cappella, and a sleewww of comments and emails trying to convince Christopher that the a cappella community can take ownership of the hit Fox show Glee.</p> <p><strong>Young and Original</strong> “As You Go” by the Duke Pitchforks is an incredible example of students writing great original a cappella music.</p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Though the album won’t be released for a couple more weeks, Dave gazes into his crystal ball and predicts that the University of Michigan Dicks & Janes’ new album <em>Acousticophilia</em> will be extremely not terrible.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Brandeis VoiceMale’s latest release <em>Suit Up.</em> offers some of the best solos the boys have ever heard from an all-male college group. Christopher isn’t in love with the song selection, which of course means Dave is. Both agree that the arrangements are sometimes too thick like a long, heavy meal. Christopher wants a salad.</p> Brojo, muchos listener emails, a killer scholastic original, a magical prediction, and a heavy but entertaining VoiceMale album. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:54 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-01-01/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-01-01/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:43:05 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=425 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/11/mouth-off-11-01-01/feed/ 13 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.rockapella.com/index.cfm?pid=302709" target="_blank">Jeff Thacher</a> will be at <a href="http://www.sojam.net" target="_blank">SoJam</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/EricWhitacresVrtlChr" target="_blank">Eric Whitacre’s virtual choir</a>, <a href="http://www.l2pnet.com/vocomotion" target="_blank">Vocomotion Studios are beautiful</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002241.html" target="_blank">Vienna <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Boys </span>Mixed Choir</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002246.html" target="_blank">Zing! wins Sweet Adelines championship</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5498" target="_blank">Kindacappella</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5496" target="_blank">review of Sonos in concert</a>, <a href="http://www.sojam.net/workshops.php" target="_blank">Dave & Christopher are going to be busy at SoJam</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stardust-with-Naturally-7/dp/B002RB19WI" target="_blank">Naturally 7 on Buble’s new album</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002242.html" target="_blank">M-Pact’s Britt Quentin is playing the king of pop</a>.</p> <p><strong>In the Basement</strong> A cappella pioneer <a href="http://www.bobs.com/about2.html#richard" target="_blank">Richard “Bob” Greene</a> is singing lower than ever.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clustervocal" target="_blank">Cluster</a>’s “One Note Samba” features great <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">trumpets</span> voices that sound exactly like trumpets.</p> <p><strong>A Cappella Alumni</strong> Former <a href="http://www.clefhangers.com/" target="_blank">UNC Clef Hangers</a> singer <a href="http://www.brendanjames.com" target="_blank">Brendan <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Ernst</span> James</a> is now a big pro star <a href="http://www.deccarecords-us.com/brendanjames/about/" target="_blank">with a record deal</a>.  His debut album <a href="http://www.deccarecords-us.com/brendanjames/releases/" target="_blank"><em>The Day is Brave</em></a> is beautiful.</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> NYC-based <a href="http://www.casa.org/league/about" target="_blank">Contemporary A cappella League</a> group <a href="http://www.myspace.com/redacappella" target="_blank">the Red States</a>‘ mashup of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and Rihanna’s “Disturbia” is tasteful and clever.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/4928" target="_blank">Kettering High School Eleventh Hour</a>’s latest album <em>Like Clockwork</em> sets the bar high for teenage singers.  The group’s immaturity shows, but their sophisticated talent shines through.</p> Halloween aftermath, Bobs, more monster mashups, another new segment, and our first high school album review. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 48:31 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-25-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-25-09/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:45:51 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=403 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-25-09/feed/ 6 <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Christopher can’t contain the coolness of this chromatic cool chord clip.  We dare you to sing any note along with <a href="http://www.offthebeat.net/" target="_blank">OTB</a>’s “Because.”</p> <p><strong>Spit Loud</strong> Matt Murphy, from <a href="http://www.groovesociety.biz" target="_blank">Groove Society</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thesauruslive" target="_blank">The Saurus</a> and a big ol’ bunch of big bad groups, <a href="http://www.sojam.net/pro_showcase.php" target="_blank">WILL BE LOOPING IN CONCERT AT SOJAM</a>. (<a href="http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/07/20090716_atc_15.mp3?dl=1" target="_blank">Click here to hear Matt and Mister Tim’s interview on NPR’s All Things Considered.</a>)</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> In honor of Halloweeny, Christopher shares one of his favorite aca-mashups: Matt Emery’s arrangement of Gnarles Barkley’s “Crazy” apb <a href="http://dukerhythmandblue.com/" target="_blank">Duke Rhythm & Blue</a>.</p> <p><strong>Good Ol’ Days</strong> The <a href="http://www.kingssingers.com" target="_blank">King’s Singers</a>‘ arrangement of “And So It Goes” is aaaaalmost as legendary as the King’s Singers themselves.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The boys go yin and yang on different aspects of <em>Black Diamond</em>, the latest album by the <a href="http://wellesleywidows.com/" target="_blank">Wellesley Widows</a>.</p> Chromatic cool chords, Matt Murphy, mashup mixes, living legends, and the Wellesley Widows. And alliteration. And assonance. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 41:57 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-18-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-18-09/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:56:25 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=395 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-18-09/feed/ 2 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.acappellafest.com/?utm_source=mouthoff&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=af09mouthoff" target="_blank">AcappellaFest</a>, <a href="http://soundoftherockies.com/milehighvocaljam/" target="_blank">Mile High Vocal Jam</a>, <a href="http://forum.rarb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5628" target="_blank">Ripple Effect: Constructive Interference</a>, John He & <a href="http://www.bruinharmony.com" target="_blank">Bruin Harmony</a> in Hollywood, <a href="http://www.sojam.net/compete.php" target="_blank">SoJam collegiate competitors have been chosen</a>, <a href="http://www.varsityvocals.com/boca/" target="_blank">BOCA submissions due Nov 1</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VRb9lGjeFY" target="_blank">Penn Masala sang for Obama</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/taxonomy_vtn/term/7" target="_blank">album reviews at CASA.org</a>, lovely listener emails, <a href="http://www.sonosings.com" target="_blank">Sonos is good live</a>, the Bubs have been selected for NBC’s The Sing-Off.</p> <p><strong>Podcast Update</strong> Dave offers a quick introduction to the <a href="http://www.acapodcast.com" target="_blank">AcaPodcast</a>, <a href="http://acappellaoriginals.libsyn.com/" target="_blank">A Cappella Originals</a>, <a href="http://www.acatunes.com/acappellau" target="_blank">AcappellaU</a>, <a href="http://americanacappella.podbean.com/" target="_blank">American A cappella</a>, and the <a href="http://www.pitchpipepro.com/" target="_blank">Pitch Pipecast</a>.</p> <p><strong>LOL</strong> <a href="http://www.byuvocalpoint.com" target="_blank">BYU Vocal Point</a>’s <a href="https://tantararecords.securesites.com/index.php?p=catalog&i=114" target="_blank">“Super Mario Medley”</a> makes Christopher laugh out loud.  Denim denim denim.</p> <p><strong>Classical Corner</strong> <a href="http://www.realgroup.se" target="_blank">The Real Group</a>’s “Gee Mine or Mozart’s” is a great example of how to add your own flare to a classic(al) song.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.realgroup.se">The Real Group</a>’s new release <em>The Real Album</em> is really, really good, for reals.  Dave offers the perspective of a long-time fan, and Christopher repents for his Real Group ignorance and pledges allegiance.</p> TWO brand new segments, a few good laughs, and a satisfying dose of The Real Group. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 50:33 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-11-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-11-09/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:53:52 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=380 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-11-09/feed/ 3 <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> Christopher thinks the <a href="http://www.apesbabes.com/index.php" target="_blank">Apes & Babes</a> version of the 80’s song “Rock Me Amadeus” is better than the original by <a href="http://www.falco.at/" target="_blank">Falco</a>.  Dave thinks both are weird.</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> <a href="http://www.stanfordharmonics.com/" target="_blank">The Stanford Harmonics</a> are creepy in their yet-to-be-released song “Spiel Mit Mir,” <a href="http://www.andymckee.com/" target="_blank">Andy McKee</a> combines novelty and beauty music on his album <em>Art of Motion</em> (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4" target="_blank">watch the YouTube vid here</a>), and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clustervocal" target="_blank">Cluster</a> jingles all the way.</p> <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> Christopher pits the <a href="http://thebuffalochips.com/new/" target="_blank">UB Buffalo Chips</a> against <a href="http://people.clemson.edu/~troar/" target="_blank">Clemson Tigeroar</a> in an all-male battle comparing their two unique takes on Coldplay’s megahit song “Viva La Vida.”</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Dave & Christopher open up their mail and read your words on the air.  Q&A FTW. (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mouthoffshow">Twitter account here</a>)</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The boyz give their take on <em>Imprint</em>, the latest album by the <a href="http://accidentals.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">UGA Accidentals</a>.  Production by breakout aca-producer Charlie Forkish, upbeat energetic songs, arbitrary syllables, and dreamy boys take center stage.  The last song on the album takes their breath away, and Christopher names the best male solo he’s heard this year.</p> Christopher names the best male solo he's heard in 2009, and maybe longer. Like whoa. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 51:02 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-04-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-04-09/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:52:25 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/be-patient/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/10/mouth-off-10-04-09/feed/ 4 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.acappellafest.com/?utm_source=mouthoff&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=af09mouthoff" target="_blank">AcappellaFest</a>, <a href="http://www.whiffenpoofs.com/" target="_blank">Whiffs turn 100</a>, <a href="http://www.tv2regionerne.dk/reg2005/?id=506103&r=7" target="_blank">Basix was on TV (and so was Bill Hare!)</a>, <a href="http://www.clubforfive.fi/intro/" target="_blank">Club For Five’s waygood new album</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/22/glee.tv.show/index.html" target="_blank">CNN</a> and <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/08/AR2009090803321.html" target="_blank">Washington Post</a> and <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/09/30/glee-an-a-capella-reality-check/" target="_blank">WSJ</a> are talking about Glee, <a href="http://www.sojam.net/compete.php" target="_blank">SoJam college competition vids are due!</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5434" target="_blank">Psych goes aca</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5454" target="_blank">21 Tips for Ruining Your Rehearsal</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Love-Michael-Buble/dp/B002KDUDG6" target="_blank">Buble loves Naturally 7</a>, <a href="http://forum.rarb.org/viewtopic.php?t=5594" target="_blank">DeltaCappella is honored</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5457" target="_blank">how to digitally market your aca music</a>, <a href="http://www.realgroup.se" target="_blank">the Real Group has a new Real Album</a> and a <a href="http://www.therealcommunity.se/home.php" target="_blank">Real Community</a>. Really.</p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Kendall Young from Kettering High School’s group <a href="http://www.acatunes.com/artist.phtml?id=502" target="_blank">Eleventh Hour</a> is 17 going on 30.  Her performance on their yet-to-be-released Bareilles track “Bottle It Up” is like whoa.</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> Christopher wants someone to arrange <a href="http://muse.mu" target="_blank">Muse</a>’s “Resistance” and send it to him.  Kthxbai.</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> On the eve of <a href="http://www.myspace.com/acafella58" target="_blank">Don Gooding</a>’s retirement from a cappella, Dave takes a moment to laud Don’s tremendous contributions to the a cappella community.  And Don appreciates the compliment about his mustache.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> <a href="http://www.lillilewis.com/" target="_blank">Lilli Lewis</a>‘ style of arrangement and performance is super organic, and it reminds us all that we don’t always need fancy tricks and jens and jos to make good music.  Just clap yo’ hands and sing.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Hunky Danish sextet <a href="http://www.myspace.com/basixworld" target="_blank">Basix</a> has delivered a double-disc, all-original album for your listening pleasure.  Dave loves the first disc, and especially the funky, groovy tracks; but he uses the boring songs on the second album to teach a lesson about editing yourself.  Christopher had a few favorites, but the obvious song lyrics and faux boy band style sometimes felt like a big [...] Real news, a great Young singer from the future, Muse, a name you should know, lovely Lilli Lewis, and hunky weightlifting Basix. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 51:54 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-27-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-27-09/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:40:42 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=361 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-27-09/feed/ 2 <h1><em>SoJam Special</em></h1> <p>In this special theme show, Dave and Christopher feature groups that have appeared and will appear at the world-class <a href="http://www.sojam.net" target="_blank">SoJam A cappella Festival</a>, sponsored by <a href="http://www.casa.org" target="_blank">CASA</a> and co-sponsored by Mouth Off.  This year’s SoJam will take place in Durham, North Carolina, on Nov. 6-8, 2009.  Learn more about the weekend-long event <a href="http://www.sojam.net" target="_blank">here</a>; the collegiate competition produced by Christopher <a href="http://www.sojam.net/compete.php" target="_blank">here</a>; and the workshops taught by Dave, Christopher, and other pros <a href="http://www.sojam.net/workshops.php" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> <a href="http://www.firedrillband.com/" target="_blank">Firedrill!</a> is always a dreamy audience favorite at SoJam.  Dave loves their FEH.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> The a cappella community met soulful music geniuses <a href="http://www.n7house.de/" target="_blank">Naturally 7</a> at SoJam 2007.  They sing trumpets better than Christopher.</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend(s)</strong> Dave is an a cappella playa… he has TWO new girlfriends this week!  <a href="http://www.duwende.com/bio.html" target="_blank">Abbey Janes from Duwende</a> is that confident lady you just wanna get with.  And Fork’s Mia Renwall is beyond hot. Her curves and high cheekbones are right up Dave’s alley.  The whole conversation is completely lost on Christopher.</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> <a href="http://www.davesperandio.com/" target="_blank">Dave Sperandio</a> founded SoJam on a shoestring, and under his direction and vision it has become the UberEvent in the a cappella world.  Christopher lauds Dio’s work with <a href="http://www.transit-music.com/" target="_blank">transit</a>, his hip hop Timbaland ways, and his work creating the <a href="http://vocalsource.net/" target="_blank">VocalSource</a> network of a cappella production pros.  Today he runs <a href="http://www.diovoce.net/" target="_blank">diovoce studios</a> and serves as <a href="http://www.casa.org/boardmembers" target="_blank">CASA’s Director of Festivals and Events</a>.  And he’s just a good dude.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> <a href="http://www.eclipsesingers.com" target="_blank">Eclipse</a>, the boy band of the a cappella world, will be singing their cool chords at SoJam 2009.  Dave is already getting goosebumps, especially when listening to their latest album <a href="http://eclipsesingers.bizhosting.com/grateful_praise_cd.html" target="_blank"><em>Grateful Praise</em></a>.</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> <a href="http://www.housejacks.com" target="_blank">The House Jacks</a> are the original rock band without instruments, and they’ll bring their sexy music to Durham, NC, this year to headline at SoJam 2009.</p> <p><strong>20 Questions</strong> Christopher asks 20 questions of 20 people involved in SoJam.  These producers, performers, and participants share their love for the event and urge you to be there this year.</p> <p><em>N.B.: The first groups to buy tickets get [...] Dave and Christopher are among the hundreds of people who will attend CASA's flagship a cappella festival SoJam. The boys take some time to tell you all about it. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 57:55 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/www-mouthoffshow-com/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/www-mouthoffshow-com/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:07:44 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=347 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/www-mouthoffshow-com/feed/ 4 <p><strong>Around the Horn </strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12QVtuB0_Q">Michael Jackson medley goes VIRAL</a>, submit your <a href="http://www.sojam.net/compete.php" target="_blank">SoJam Collegiate Competition</a> materials NOW!!, Yale’s Baker’s Dozen gets PWNED (again), <a href="http://www.varsityvocals.com/icca/">ICCA </a>is now accepting applications and Dave is the new ICHSA director, it’s aca-festival season!: Mile High Vocal Jam, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Vegas-NV/Las-Vegas-A-Cappella-Summit/102371285797" target="_blank">Las Vegas A Cappella Summit</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellafest.com/" target="_blank">Acappellafest</a>, and <a href="http://sojam.net" target="_blank">SoJam</a> are all on their way, and <a href="http://www.casa.org" target="_blank">CASA</a> & <a href="http://www.acappellarecords.com/" target="_blank">ACR</a> have made the entire <a href="http://www.casa.org/sing_cd">Sing</a> compilation series available on <a href="http://bit.ly/1kfebd" target="_blank">iTunes </a>and <a href="http://bit.ly/rnApI" target="_blank">Amazon mp3</a>!</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds </strong>Need some sexy walking music? Want some hott beatz to blow dry your hair to? Christopher says “look no further” than the <a href="http://newyoungponyclub.com" target="_blank">New Young Pony Club</a> for all your indie dance party in your living room needs.</p> <p><strong>High School Focus </strong>Aca-genius Robert Dietz and <a href="http://www.acatunes.com/artist.phtml?id=4" target="_blank">Ascending Height</a> are trailblazing the high school a cappella scene with amazing production and brilliant original music.</p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days </strong>Christopher thinks this old recording of  “<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_hall_of_the_mountain_king" target="_blank">In The Hall Of The Mountain King</a>” is rad, but has no idea who performs it! A free copy of SONOSings to the person who figures it out and posts/emails the answer!</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight </strong>What do you get when you put<a href="www.edboyeracappella.com" target="_blank"> Ed Boyer</a>, the <a href="www.bubs.com" target="_blank">Tufts Beelzebubs</a>, <a href="http://www.dyz.com/" target="_blank">Bill Hare</a> and Peter Gabriel in an aca-blender? You get the arrangement perfection that is “Diggin’ In The Dirt”.</p> <p><strong>Album Review </strong>Dave thinks you should pay attention the debut album by moody, pale sextet <a href="www.myspace.com/sonosings" target="_blank">Sonos</a>. Christopher thinks that they sing the music in his heart.  Both think the fact that they’re signed to a major <a href="http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/" target="_blank">record label</a> is exactly what the a cappella community needs!<code></code></p> Around the Horn, Christopher's earwax, an epic HS album, a CONTEST!, Ed Boyer is perfect. And you should pay attention to the Sonos debut album. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 55:26 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-13-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-13-09/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:45:21 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=338 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-13-09/feed/ 2 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a title="everyone's doing it" href="http://www.nbc.com/casting/#singoff" target="_blank">Sing Off auditions are this week</a>, <a href="http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/410062_tvgif10.html" target="_blank">Glee premiere</a>, <a href="http://www.fox.com/dance/" target="_blank">SYTYCD</a> is back already, <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203440104574404851699655282.html" target="_blank">Harmonics in WSJ</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5406" target="_blank">AcaU host JoeyC has a new blog</a>, <a href="http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/contestants/current_cast/sean/index.shtml" target="_blank">Sean Algaier is a big loser</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5408" target="_blank">you should buy a HS aca CD</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5392" target="_blank">Sing VI is taking submissions</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12QVtuB0_Q" target="_blank">Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider go viral</a>, <a href="http://www.sojam.net/compete.php" target="_blank">youshouldcompeteatSoJam</a>.</p> <p><strong>In the Basement</strong> <a href="http://www.homefreevocalband.com/Home_Free/Troy_Horne.html" target="_blank">Troy Horne from Home Free</a> can sing lowwwww.</p> <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> The ladies from <a href="http://www.duke.edu/web/OOTB/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Duke OOTB</a>: grinka? gringka? green card?</p> <p><strong>I Just Gotta Say</strong> Dave agrees with <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5403" target="_blank">Bill Hare and Barry Carl</a> that everyone should stop overarticulating rhythmic syllables. Christopher isn’t so sure it’s that simple.</p> <p><strong>My New <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Boyfriend</span> Relationship</strong> Christopher is currently dating every single voice in <a href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/" target="_blank">the Swedish group Riltons Vanner</a>.  And it doesn’t hurt that <a href="http://www.singers.com/groupimages2/rilton_vanner.jpg" target="_blank">they’re gorgeous</a>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Midwest super hardworking crazy touring quartet <a href="http://www.tonicsolfa.com/" target="_blank">Tonic Sol-Fa</a> put out another fantastic mainstream album, <em>Just One of Those Days</em>. Dave and Christopher discuss the pros and cons of simple, fun albums, as well as the group’s curious interpretation of Randi Newman’s “Sail Away.” (Deke’s blog post is <a title="ouch." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5381" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p> Low B's, green cards, a fight about aca syllables, hot Swedes, and a deep discussion of Tonic Sol-Fa's latest album. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 56:59 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-06-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-06-09/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:42:41 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=329 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/09/mouth-off-09-06-09/feed/ 6 <h1><em>Voices Only Special</em></h1> <p><em>In recognition of the collegiate a cappella compilation <a href="http://voicesonlyacappella.com/">Voices Only 2009</a> being released this past week, the boys dedicate this episode to some discussion of the double-disc compilation, including some of its standout tracks.</em></p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> The high tenors of the <a href="http://www.uncg.edu/student.groups/spartones/index.html">UNCG Spartones</a> really know how to wail.  Their rendition of Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration” has some very cool chords.</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong><a href="http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/fauxpaz/"> UMD Faux Paz</a> + Tat Tong + Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights” = sexified magic.</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> It was love at first sound when Dave heard Kristen Jones of the <a href="http://www.harvardcallbacks.com/">Harvard Callbacks</a> singing “Jane Doe” opb Alicia Keys.</p> <p><strong>I Just Gotta Say</strong> Christopher gays it up in a rant about the Spice Girls, as he praises the <a href="http://www.wctupes.com/Home.html">Wellesley Tupelos</a>‘ rendition of “2 Become 1.”</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> In an unusual arrangement spotlight, Dave has kind words for the thoughtful arranging style of Christopher Diaz in <a href="http://www.allnightyahtzee.com/">FSU All-Night Yahtzee</a>’s version of Ben Folds’ “Missing the War.”</p> <p><strong>Interview</strong> Christopher sits down with Corey Slutzky, the producer of <a href="http://voicesonlyacappella.com/">Voices Only</a>, to discuss the compilation’s origins, purpose, and audience.  Corey also offers insightful thoughts on some of the latest developments in a cappella.</p> Voices Only 2009 gives us some cool chords, steamy hip-hop, & Spice Girls (!!!)- then Christopher sits down with VO creator, Corey Slutsky for a talk. (Did we mention the Spice Girls?) Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 57:58 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-20-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-20-09/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:30:00 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=324 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-20-09/feed/ 0 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a title="if you missed it, you really missed out." href="http://www.acappellastock.com" target="_blank">Acappellastock was a success</a>, <a title="start arranging!" href="http://www.imogenheap.com" target="_blank">Imogen Heap has a new album out</a>, <a title="AUDITION. it's TV, people." href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002175.html" target="_blank">The Sing Off auditions are coming up</a>, <a title="You'll be missed, dude!" href="http://www.casa.org/node/5390" target="_blank">Kevin Wright is leaving Rockapella</a>, <a title="youshouldaudition." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5390" target="_blank">Rockapella is looking for a new tenor</a>, <a title="at 1:15" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/#32574326" target="_blank">Keith Olbermann mentioned Hyannis Sound</a>, <a title="Nate is the MAN." href="http://www.hyannissound.com/members/?memberid=5" target="_blank">Nate Tao is our friend</a>, <a title="freaky, yet v. cool" href="http://vimeo.com/6223439" target="_blank">THIS video</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5381" target="_blank">Deke cuts into TSF’s “Sail Away</a>,” S<a title="GO. Okaythanksbye." href="http://www.sojam.net" target="_blank">oJam tickets are on sale and you should go</a>.</p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Dave predicts the future and gives a teaser of <em>Teaser</em> by <a href="http://www.amalgamates.org/" target="_blank">the ‘Mates</a>.</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> Christopher thinks someone should cover “Cosmic Love” by <a href="http://florenceandthemachine.net/" target="_blank">Florence + The Machine</a> because it’s his LIFE.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> <a title="we are obsessed." href="http://www.cadence-unplugged.com" target="_blank">Cadence sings a mean harmonica</a>.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> The <a href="http://www.loreleis.com" target="_blank">UNC Loreleis</a>‘ version of “In the Backseat” is better than the original by Arcade Fire.</p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days</strong> Go back to 1994 and <a href="http://www.housejacks.com" target="_blank">Jack it Up!</a></p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The <a href="http://www.stanfordharmonics.com/" target="_blank">Stanford Harmonics</a> have always pushed the envelope and encouraged innovation, but their latest heavily decorated album <a href="http://www.stanfordharmonics.com/albums/" target="_blank"><em>Escape Velocity</em></a> and their live show <a href="http://www.stanfordharmonics.com/amped/" target="_blank">“Amped”</a> have truly launched the group beyond the collegiate a cappella orbit.</p> Music from the future, an epic song suggestion, this is not a harmonica, Loreleis improving on Arcade Fire, and ol' school Jacks. And the Harmonics have blasted into outer space. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 48:09 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-23-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-23-09/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:30:14 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=318 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-23-09/feed/ 3 <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> <a href="http://www.insideout-acappella.com" target="_blank">ChanJackieChanJackieJackieChanChan</a>.</p> <p><strong>Classical Corner</strong> <a href="http://beta.amiestreet.com/music/florida-state-university-singers/reflections-2003-2006/bin-nam-ma-grau" target="_blank">Bin-nam-ma</a> by Alberto Grau sounds like rain drops, especially when sung by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mBxRncj_WQ" target="_blank">this Taiwanese group</a>.</p> <p><strong>Spit Loud</strong> Ed Chung from <a title="doo-wen-day" href="http://www.duwende.com" target="_blank">Duwende</a> is one of the most consistent, groovy spitters around.</p> <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> <a href="http://www.offthebeat.net" target="_blank">UPenn Off the Beat</a> vs. <a href="http://www.rso.cornell.edu/chordial/" target="_blank">Cornell Chordials</a>: two fantastic interpretations of Imogen Heap’s “The Moment I Said It.”</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.duke.edu/web/OOTB/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Duke OOTB</a>’s braaaand new release <a href="http://www.duke.edu/web/OOTB/Music_%26_CDs/Music_%26_CDs.html" target="_blank"><em>Flywheel</em></a> showz you how it’s done.</p> Jackie Chan, Bin-nam-ma, Alberto Grau, Duwende, Imogen Heap, and Monica Villar. Say that ten times fast. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 50:43 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-16-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-16-09/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:30:04 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=307 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-16-09/feed/ 4 <h1><em>A Cappellastock Special<br /> </em></h1> <p>Created just five years ago in northern Utah, <a href="http://www.acappellastock.com" target="_blank">A Cappellastock</a> has already become one of the largest a cappella events anywhere.  Drawing almost 3,000 fans to the <a href="http://www.acappellastock.com/location.php" target="_blank">Ogden City Amphitheatre</a>, the event displays some of the country’s most impressive a cappella talent on a big outdoor stage in a quality production that appeals to young and old, rich and poor.</p> <p>In this special episode, Dave and Christopher talk about the event, visit with <a href="http://www.acappellastock.com/group_tminus5.php" target="_blank">the producers</a>, and feature music by <a href="http://http://www.acappellastock.com/groups.php" target="_blank">the talented acts</a> appearing at this year’s event, which happens this Saturday, August 22.</p> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.acappellastock.com" target="_blank">A Cappellastock</a>, <a href="http://www.whoisgarygo.com/" target="_blank">Gary Go is iTunessingleoftheweekandit’sfree</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE--_lfHdC8" target="_blank">Mosaic on AGT</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5346" target="_blank">Ball in the House wins Best of Boston Award</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5335" target="_blank">a cappella is like a frat</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002175.html" target="_blank">NBC’s The Sing Off is auditioning</a>, Jonathan Wong is so hawt right now, <a href="http://www.matisyahuworld.com/" target="_blank">Matisyahu has a new album</a> (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50Yf7hFnhA&feature=fvst" target="_blank">YouTube vid of his single</a>), <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2009/08/01/bobby-mcferrin-hacks.html" target="_blank">Bobby McFerrin hacks your brain</a>, <a href="http://www.sncmusic.com/profiles/blogs/fall-tour-dates-posted-new" target="_blank">Straight No Chaser is HUGE</a>.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Paul Sperrazza, of <a title="They're toxic. Literally." href="http://www.toxicaudio.com" target="_blank">Toxic Audio</a> fame, will be hosting this year’s A Cappellastock.  Christopher is in love with Toxic’s cover of “Voices Carry.”</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Dave has always loved the pretty solo voice of Kindra Clemence, formerly with <a title="Bluegrass baby." href="http://www.mountainblueharmony.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Blue</a>.</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> <a title="DR. A CAPPELLA" href="http://www.mistertimdotcom.com" target="_blank">Mister Tim</a> is a freak.  The best kind of freak.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Pop/rock a cappella quartet <a title="sogood." href="http://www.bluejupiter.com/" target="_blank">Blue Jupiter</a> knows how to take songs and give them a Blue Jupiter flair.  You should follow their lead; take a song and make it your own.</p> <p><strong>Interview</strong> Dave sits down with <a href="http://www.acappellastock.com" target="_blank">A Cappellastock</a> producers, [...] A Cappellastock is kind of a big deal. In this special episode, the boys talk about the show and chat it up with the producers. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 51:45 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-09-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-09-09/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:30:53 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=303 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-09-09/feed/ 2 <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Dave gazes into the crystal ball and predicts that <a href="http://www.thepennyloafers.com/" target="_blank">the Penny Loafers</a> will tear it up on their yet-to-be-released version of “Roses.”</p> <p><strong>Boyfriend of the Week</strong> This week Christopher is dating the voice of THE Adam Levine (from <a href="http://www.brandeisvoicemale.com/" target="_blank">Brandeis VoiceMale</a>).  His lead on Stevie Wonder’s “Lately” is… just… tasty.</p> <p><strong>In the Basement</strong> Russia-based <a href="http://www.jukeboxtrio.ru/" target="_blank">Jukebox Trio</a> is freaky.  And their bass/perc on “Scary Movie” is snortilicious.</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> <a href="http://www.thetingtings.com/" target="_blank">THAT’S NOT MY NAME</a>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/casualharmony" target="_blank">Rutgers Casual Harmony</a>’s highly decorated sophomore release <em>Casual Harmony</em> has energy in spades.  Dave loves everything except the lead on Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy.”  And Christopher is too hungover to spell correctly.</p> The boys celebrate Christopher's birthday by snorting and complaining about Jeremy. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 42:22 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-02-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-02-09/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:13:37 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=292 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/08/mouth-off-08-02-09/feed/ 14 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a title="Happy anniversary, honey." href="http://www.hyannissound.com/" target="_blank">Hyannis turns 15</a>, <a title="We love these guys." href="http://pitchperfect-thebook.blogspot.com/2009/07/mosaics-got-talent.html" target="_blank">Mosaic’s Got Talent</a>, <a title="aca-online-fights, but good discussion too!" href="http://www.casa.org/blog/144" target="_blank">a cappella groups are like magicians</a>, <a title="THOUSANDS of people in Ogden, UT" href="http://www.acappellastock.com" target="_blank">A Cappellastock</a>, <a title="Album was lame, but video is actually good." href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu3SjJCQM3M" target="_blank">Ben Folds acadocumentary</a>, <a title="Whaaaaat?" href="http://www.casa.org/node/5320" target="_blank">rehearse live across the miles</a>, <a title="our new drug." href="http://www.acafeed.com" target="_blank">ACAFEED</a>.</p> <p><strong>Spit Loud</strong> <a title="For reals. We love this." href="http://www.crosspulse.com/html/slammin.html" target="_blank">Keith Terry and SLAMMIN the body band</a> are the essence of a cappella.  Imitate at your own risk.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Simply put, <a title="simple." href="http://www.rajaton.org/main.site?action=siteupdate/view&id=17" target="_blank">“Kivinen Tie” by Rajaton</a> is simple. And simply good.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag Recap</strong> In a follow-up to <a href="http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-7-12-09/" target="_blank">the July 12 show</a>, Dave and Christopher continue the ongoing conversation about adding “unnatural” effects to an a cappella recording.  <a title="95% vs. 5%" href="http://www.casa.org/node/5292" target="_blank">Bill Hare’s article</a>, once again, proves insightful.</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> Christopher gets aroused by <a title="yum." href="http://afterdark.wustl.edu/eclipse.htm" target="_blank">WashU After Dark’s cover of “Mama’s Room.”</a></p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.student.virginia.edu/silhooettes/media.html" target="_blank"><em>Take It to the Bridge</em> by U.Va. Sil’hooettes</a> is not bad, but Dave and Christopher use the album to make broader points about common mistakes and the state of a cappella innovation in general.</p> <p><strong>Final Thought</strong> Pop music is fairly vacuous. <a title="4 chords." href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDAmXprU9ok" target="_blank">Ode to Beyonce</a>.</p> Champagne with Hyannis Sound, a new aca-drug, body percussion, simple arrangements, and lots of recording talk. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 45:07 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-26-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-26-09/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:30:27 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=284 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-26-09/feed/ 5 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a title="wecan'twait" href="http://forum.rarb.org/viewtopic.php?t=5477" target="_blank">Basix’s’z’ new album</a>, <a title="You should go!" href="http://forum.rarb.org/viewtopic.php?t=5462" target="_blank">Vocaluptuous</a>, <a title="It's back up! Yay!" href="http://forum.rarb.org/viewtopic.php?t=5467" target="_blank">RARB forum woes</a>, <a title="Not a true story, but sounds familiar!" href="http://dcist.com/2009/07/fringe_festival_the_a_cappella_part.php" target="_blank">The A Cappella Party</a>, <a title="The answer is yes." href="http://forum.rarb.org/viewtopic.php?t=5475" target="_blank">group retreats</a>, <a title="Bill is wise." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5292" target="_blank">Bill on “sounding live,”</a> <a title="Preach on, Dietz man." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5308" target="_blank">Dietz on HS kids being “professional,”</a> <a title="Can't wait." href="http://pitchperfect-thebook.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-straight-no-chaser.html">Straight No Chaser has a new EP coming out</a>!</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> <a href="http://www.denisereis.com.br/" target="_blank">Denise Reis</a>. Trumpet, and then another trumpet. Perfection.</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> Some all-female group needs to cover <a href="http://www.katieherzig.com/index.html" target="_blank">Katie Herzig’s “Hologram”</a> muy soon.</p> <p><strong>High School Focus</strong> <a title="Sing it, kids!" href="http://www.5alone.com/" target="_blank">5-Alone from Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter High School</a> in South Hadley, MA, is ultra promising.  And the soloist! Yum.  Woo woo woooooo.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> After encouraging self-abuse, Christopher argues that <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Hell-Part-Ryan-Adams/dp/B0000DZ3CQ" target="_blank">Ryan Adams’ cover of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” </a>is better than the original.  And then he argues that <a href="http://www.uga.edu/noteworthy/discography.html" target="_blank">UGA Noteworthy</a>’s a cappella cover of Ryan Adams’ cover is even better than that!  (Did you catch that?)</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a title="A cappella zen." href="http://www.firedrillband.com/" target="_blank">Firedrill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</a></p> Straight No Chaser, muted trumpets, and covers of covers all prelude Dave and Christopher's debate over whether Firedrill's new album is perfect or almost perfect. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 41:42 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-19-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-19-09/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:30:26 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=278 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-19-09/feed/ 9 <h1><em><strong>Soup2Nuts Special</strong></em></h1> <p>In this week’s special episode, Dave gives an in-depth report of his recent experience at the famous Soup2Nuts 5-day a cappella recording seminar.</p> <p>For more info on the seminar, visit <a href="http://www.dyz.com/seminar" target="_blank">the Soup2Nuts website</a>.</p> <p>To download mp3s of the group’s cover of Jamiroquai’s “Cosmic Girl” and the hip-hop original track “Royalty,” <a title="Our traxx" href="http://www.dyz.com/seminar/s2n2009/" target="_blank">visit this page</a>.</p> <p>And don’t miss <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7C316C53550BF9A8" target="_blank">these videos of what it was like inside the studio</a>.  Thanks to Cy for posting those.</p> <p>Got any questions about Soup2Nuts?  Feel free to ask… just click on the “Contact” page above.</p> In this special episode, Dave gives an in-depth look at the Soup2Nuts 5-day recording seminar, after which Christopher actually dies of jealousy. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 51:05 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-12-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-12-09/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:56:44 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=272 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-12-09/feed/ 7 <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> Dave pits supergroups <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clustervocal" target="_blank">Cluster</a> and <a href="http://www.fork.fi" target="_blank">Fork</a> head to head in a timely matchup of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.”  Both versions pay homage to MJ’s attitude, but which will emerge the victor?</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Alex from the <a href="http://www.amalgamates.org/" target="_blank">Tufts Amalgamates</a> wrote in asking for Christopher and Dave’s opinion of production effects and studio tricks when creating an a cappella recording.  Dave and Christopher give their suggestions, but what do *you* think?  Drop a comment below.<br /> [Editor's note: <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5292" target="_blank">Great article on CASA.org from Bill Hare explaining his point of view on this topic.</a>]</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> <a href="http://www.whoisgarygo.com" target="_blank">Gary Go’s new single “Wonderful”</a> is wonderful.  And some a cappella group should cover it.</p> <p><strong>My New Boyfriend</strong> Christopher is currently dating the voice of Alex Green who sang “Say (All I Need)” at the <a href="http://dyz.com/seminar/index0109.html" target="_blank">January 2009 Soup2Nuts seminar</a>.  Turns out they already know each other in real life… awkward?</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.jabberwocks.com/index.php" target="_blank">The Brown Jabberwocks</a> are 60 years old, but their latest album <a href="http://www.jabberwocks.com/album.php?aid=28" target="_blank"><em>Breaking and Entering</em></a> reflects the beauty and immaturity of a 20-year-old.  For once Dave and Christopher agree, except on the song “Dance with My Father.”</p> Dave and Christopher are yin and yin this week on the Brown Jabberwocks' latest album. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 42:49 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-05-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-05-09/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:16 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=268 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/07/mouth-off-07-05-09/feed/ 4 <h1><em><strong>Independence Day Special!</strong></em></h1> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a title="Ourfansarethebest." href="http://www.facebook.com/mouthoff" target="_blank">Mouth Off has over 500 FB fans</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/acappellanow" target="_blank">acappellanow</a>, <a href="http://pitchperfect-thebook.blogspot.com/2009/06/michael-jackson.html" target="_blank">MJ acatributes are everywhere</a>, <a title="90% of everything is crap." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5251" target="_blank">Mister Tim says to edit yourself</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5261" target="_blank">CASA.org has muchos album reviews</a>, Happy Birthday to our acafriends, <a title="Obamappella." href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002147.html" target="_blank">Sweet Honey in the Rock sang for the Obamas again</a>, <a title="yes, it's football." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5255" target="_blank">Dolphin Voices</a>.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> <a href="http://www.gaither.com/artist-music.php?artistid=3" target="_blank">Gaither Vocal Band sings a STELLAR arrangement of the Star-Spangled Banner</a>.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> The tag of the <a href="http://www.acoustix.com/soundgallery.htm" target="_blank">Acoustix’ version of “God Bless America”</a> is coooool.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> <a href="http://www.hyannissound.com/" target="_blank">The Hyannis Sound</a>’s “Longtime” is aaaaaalmost better than the original by <a href="http://www.bandboston.com/flashsite8_7_08.html" target="_blank">Boston</a>.<br /> (Editor’s note: Although this Hyannis album is available for purchase, it is not yet available online. The guys should put it up soon, we hope.)</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> Gene Puerling is a true a cappella pioneer.  His work with <a title="Brilliant." href="http://www.thehi-los.com/" target="_blank">the Hi-Lo’s</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Singers_Unlimited" target="_blank">Singers Unlimited</a> was groundbreaking and legendary, and <a title="Fretless: "Brahms Lullaby"" href="http://www.fretlessvoices.com/pages/highlights.html#_sounds" target="_blank">his arrangements</a> continue to be <a title="SoCal VoCals" href="http://scvocals.com/media.aspx?a=6" target="_blank">popular even today</a>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Dave likes the style and energy of <a href="http://www.redhotandblue.org/store/index.html" target="_blank">Redhot & Blue of Yale University’s latest album <em>Riot</em></a>, but hates the super antiquated recording techniques.  Christopher finds the recording refreshing, but doesn’t love the style or lack of energy.  Yin and Yang!</p> <p><strong>Final Thought</strong> Christopher is hot.</p> Dave and Christopher celebrate America's birthday by listening to the national anthem, barbershop, rock, and lots of jazz. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 40:42 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-06-28-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-06-28-09/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:58:21 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=256 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-06-28-09/feed/ 10 <p><strong>Opening</strong> Michael Jackson is among the most covered artists in a cappella.  A brief tribute features aca versions of <a href="http://www.fork.fi" target="_blank">Smooth Criminal</a>, <a href="http://www.rockthefaultline.com/sounds.html" target="_blank">The Way You Make Me Feel</a>, <a href="http://ase.tufts.edu/mates/media/hsgm.html" target="_blank">Man in the Mirror</a>, <a href="http://www.brandeisvoicemale.com/home.html" target="_blank">Human Nature</a>, <a href="http://www.student.virginia.edu/silhooettes/store.html" target="_blank">Thriller</a>, <a href="http://www.everydaypeople.org/" target="_blank">Billie Jean</a>, <a href="http://www.vtjuxta.com/albums.html" target="_blank">Black or White</a>, and <a href="http://www.firedrillband.com/" target="_blank">Workin’ Day and Night</a>.</p> <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> The BU Dear Abbeys divide and conquer in <a href="http://dearabbeys.com/albums" target="_blank">“The Ascent of Stan” from their album <em>Abbeys Road</em></a>.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> <a href="http://www.bubs.com/album2007Pandaemonium.asp" target="_blank">Bubs’ “Come Sail Away”</a> is probably better than the original, but Christopher is more amazed that it has no instruments!</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Dave’s old high school classmates have a band called <a href="http://www.myspace.com/forrestday" target="_blank">Forrest Day</a> that stretches the boundaries of singing with a filthy, devil-may-care sound every a cappella singer could learn from.</p> <p><strong>Classical Corner</strong> Don’t be distracted by Christopher’s British accent; the important thing is to remember our collective a cappella musical roots.  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Whitacre" target="_blank">Eric Whitacre</a> FTW.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Italian powergroup <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clustervocal" target="_blank">Cluster</a> sings the best wrong chords ever on their new album <em>Steps</em>.  Dave has the album on repeat, while Christopher wants to join the group.  Pick up the album on iTunes when it drops July 7.</p> Accents, languages, and dirrrty chords. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 47:12 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-06-21-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-06-21-09/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:00:47 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=239 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-06-21-09/feed/ 11 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.apple.com" target="_blank">iPhones FTW</a>, <a href="http://www.voicesonlyacappella.com" target="_blank">VoicesOnly 2009 track list</a>, <a href="http://www.betteracappella.com" target="_blank">Betteracappella.com</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIzimBcUUnY" target="_blank">new promo for <em>Glee</em></a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5230" target="_blank">Deke gives ideas for breaking new aca ground</a>, <a href="http://www.firedrillband.com/" target="_blank">Firedrill album is out and the group is going on hiatus</a> and Christopherisdyinginside, <a href="http://www.petrahadenmusic.com/bio.html" target="_blank">Petra Haden</a> in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq4nrmnqY9o" target="_blank">more aca Toyota commercials</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5232" target="_blank">curing your summer aca blues</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5238" target="_blank">Mister Tim’s three-fold behind-the-scenes look at <em>America’s Got Talent</em></a>, <a href="http://www.mouthoffshow.com/about" target="_blank">Happy Birthday Alli!</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5235" target="_blank">CASA.org is looking for writers</a>, Billy Joel is single, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1328646/" target="_blank"><em>Sounds Good to Me</em></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0YwGujxro" target="_blank">Jonathan Wong and Tat Tong have a SICK new single out</a>, <a href="http://www.hyannissound.com/" target="_blank">Hyannis Sound is up and running on the Cape</a>.<br /> <em>(Editor’s note: In the show we mistakenly said that Jonathan Wong was the former MD of the Cornell Chordials, when in fact he was the MD of Cornell Last Call.)</em></p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> <a href="http://thv.unc.edu/music.htm" target="_blank">Carolina Tar Heel Voices performing “Secret” off of <em>Would You?</em></a> makes Christopher SWEATT.</p> <p><strong>High School Focus</strong> Kettering High School’s <a href="http://www.myspace.com/11thhour0607" target="_blank">Eleventh Hour</a> is leading the charge in the high school a cappella world.  <a href="http://www.acatunes.com/album/446" target="_blank">“Go Their Own Way” off their 2008 album <em>Evolution</em></a> has some tasty solos hanging over a thoughtful arrangement.  Recruit them now!</p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days</strong> Christopher’s first EVER a cappella experience was <a href="http://www.amalgamates.org/" target="_blank">“I’m Your Baby Tonight” by the Tufts Amalgamates</a> featured on BOCA 2001.  That’s like 1965 in a cappella years.</p> <p><strong>Spit Loud</strong> Who is beatboxing in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJGQil99VEM" target="_blank">this LL Cool J song “Hush”</a>??  See the comments section of this post for the answer.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.six13.net/" target="_blank">Six13’s 2008 album <em>Yesh Chadash</em></a> is ready for the radio (especially in New York).</p> Christopher tells us about his first time, and Dave has the shiniest shoes in town. Six 13's Yesh Chadash is radio ready. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 35:50 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-061409/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-061409/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:53:01 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=232 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-061409/feed/ 4 <p><strong>Girlfriend of the Week</strong> Dave is dating the voice of Jessica Drennon from the <a href="http://www.newdominions.com/" target="_blank">UVA New Dominions</a>.  Christopher wants to make it a quintuple date.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> “The” <a href="http://www.uodivisi.com/divisistore.php" target="_blank">UofO Divisi</a> can make tremolo guitar sounds with their tongues.</p> <p><strong>Better Than the Original</strong> The vocal band <a href="http://www.eclipsesingers.com/thinktwice.html" target="_blank">Eclipse</a> performs “Owner of a Lonely Heart” better than the original version by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_(band)" target="_blank">Yes</a> by using a killer lip buzz instead of an octavized bass.  See?  High tenors can be basses too.</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Lately Christopher has been listening to <a href="http://www.theresaandersson.com/" target="_blank">Theresa Andersson</a>, who uses live looping to make amazing music.  You can do it too!  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXqn42AykM&feature=PlayList&p=10408EF9C747177E&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=69" target="_blank">WATCH THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO</a>.  Repeat.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.fork.fi" target="_blank">Foooooooooooooork</a>!  Was there any question we’d like this album?  Ssso sensssual.</p> Quintuple dates, tongue trills, lip buzzing, and live looping. And FORK! This one's a doozy. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 34:08 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-060709/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-060709/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:00:38 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=218 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/06/mouth-off-060709/feed/ 10 <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> <a href="http://www.jabberwocks.com" target="_blank">Brown Jabberwocks</a> face off against <a href="http://www.noteworthyladies.com" target="_blank">BYU Noteworthy</a> in a battle of the sexes to see who can take home the title for best cover of “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing.”  It’s a close one!</p> <p><strong>Spit Loud</strong> <a href="http://www.bluejupiter.com" target="_blank">Marty Gasper</a> breathes cool.</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> Christopher’s love is “My Love” by <a href="http://www.thebirdandthebee.com/" target="_blank">the Bird and the Bee</a>.</p> <p><strong>Don’t Quit Your Day Job</strong> Dance beats where they don’t belong… what is this??</p> <p><strong>We’re So Excited!</strong> Listen to this sneak peek of the still-unreleased <a href="http://www.firedrillband.com" target="_blank">FIREDRILL</a> ALBUM!  Zombie Christopher is wetting his pants.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.offthebeat.net" target="_blank">Off the Beat</a> hasn’t changed since 1929.</p> <p>(Edit: We’ve received some enquiries about the clips played during Dave’s Final Thought on this show about female a cappella.  Our keen-eared listeners noticed that the first one was from our recent “Don’t Quit Your Day Job” segment, which means we won’t reveal the identity of the group.  But the second one we’re proud to say was “Apologize” from BYU Noteworthy’s recent album <em><a href="http://www.noteworthyladies.com/cds.php" target="_blank">Green Means Go</a>.)</em></p> Christopher explains the birds and the bees, while Dave tries to learn to breathe. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 48:49 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-053109/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-053109/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:41:24 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=210 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-053109/feed/ 0 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a title="Some dudes." href="http://www.mouthoffshow.com/about" target="_blank">Mouth Off</a> is a hit!, <a title="HS choir competitions + some aca" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/73740/glee-pilot" target="_blank">GLEE</a> is the critics’ new fave, <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2009-05-26-a-cappella-trend_N.htm" target="_blank">USA Today loves stripped down aca</a>, the <a href="http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com" target="_blank">ladies pwn Sweeps</a>, <a title="1929" href="http://www.rarb.org/reviews/922.html" target="_blank">RARB weighs in on the latest OTB album</a>, <a title="mas personas" href="http://www.casa.org/node/5200" target="_blank">CASA Board picks up new members</a>, Deke is still <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/5201" target="_blank">telling you how to get an aca career</a>, Dick Van Dyke and <a href="http://www.bonniehunt.com/promos/friday_may_22nd_-_dick_van_dyke.php" target="_blank">the Vantastix on Bonnie</a>, <a title="a cappella arrangement database" href="http://www.betteracappella.com" target="_blank">betteracappella.com</a>, <a title="Dave is going! Ha HA!" href="http://www.dyz.com/seminar" target="_blank">Soup2Nuts</a> is chock full.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Christopher gets electrified by <a title="THIS IS FREE! GO DOWNLOAD IT!" href="http://www.duwende.com/collective.html" target="_blank">Duwende</a>.</p> <p><strong>Names You Should Know</strong> <a title="Senor Sharon does not wear a codpiece." href="http://www.totalvocal.com" target="_blank">Deeeeeeeeke</a>.<br /> (Edit: Our new friend Amy thoughtfully wrote in to ask us where each of the clips from this segment came from.  Good question!  Deke’s solo and muted trumpet clips come from “Summertime” off the <a href="http://www.housejacks.com/hj2000/index2_cd.html" target="_blank">House Jacks album <em>Get Down Mr. President</em></a>.  The arrangement clips appear in this order: House Jacks singing “The Way It Makes Me Feel” from <a href="http://www.housejacks.com/hj2000/index2_cd.html" target="_blank"><em>Funkwich</em></a>, <a href="http://ccbackrow.com/" target="_blank">Colorado College The Back Row</a> singing “Gone” from <em>Unleash the Periscope</em>, The Alleycats singing “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” from <a href="http://www.standrewsalleycats.co.uk/index.php/music/" target="_blank"><em>Meow: That’s What I Call Music</em></a>, University of Oregon Divisi singing “Two Points for Honesty” from <a href="http://www.uodivisi.com/divisistore.php" target="_blank"><em>Roots</em></a>, House Jacks singing “This Man’s Pride” from <a href="http://www.housejacks.com/hj2000/index2_cd.html" target="_blank"><em>Fitchy & Grikko</em></a>.  Thanks Amy!)</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/froufrou" target="_blank">Frou Frou</a> is dang good.  But <a title="Yup." href="http://www.rso.cornell.edu/chordial/" target="_blank">Cornell Chordials</a> rawk on.</p> <p><strong>Girlfriend of the [...] Dave likes Jazzy, Christopher likes crunchy notes, and stupid jokes abound. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 42:00 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-052409/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-052409/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 23:39:42 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=168 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-052409/feed/ 6 <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> <a title="anlakf;lwkealfsndianelklnlweuh" href="http://offthebeat.net/music/2007.htm" target="_blank">OTB</a>.  WTF.</p> <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> <a title="This Love" href="http://amateurs.wustl.edu/discography" target="_blank">WashU Amateurs</a> and <a title="This Love" href="http://www.avpmusic.com/albums.php" target="_blank">UVA Academical Village People</a> face off with their versions of “This Love” opb <a href="http://www.maroon5.com" target="_blank">Maroon 5</a>.  It’s a close contest.  <a title="We love the Gammon." href="http://www.jamesgammonproductions.com" target="_blank">James Gammon</a> + tremolo organ = tasty.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> <a href="http://www.clefhangers.com/albums.asp#twist" target="_blank">Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the UNC Clefhangers</a>.</p> <p><strong>Don’t Quit Your Day Job</strong> Halalala.  Hahahaha</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Dave loves the latest album <a title="BUYTHISRIGHTNOW." href="http://www.bubs.com/album2009PlayTheGame.asp" target="_blank"><em>Play the Game</em> from the Tufts Beelzebubs</a>, and Christopher wants to marry it.  Can you marry a recording in Virginia?</p> Christopher loves the Bubs and worships Rufus Wainwright. Dave loves anything that doesn't go "halalala." Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 33:11 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-051709/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-051709/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 03:58:17 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=142 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/2009/05/mouth-off-051709/feed/ 6 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/" target="_blank">Sweeps</a> are done, BITH on The Today Show, <a title="a cappella NOW!!!" href="http://twitter.com/acappellanow" target="_blank">acappellanow</a>, <a title="Denmark!!!" href="http://www.casa.org/blog/99" target="_blank">Aarhus</a>, <a title="MTV, people!" href="http://pitchperfect-thebook.blogspot.com/2009/05/wanna-be-on-mtv.html" target="_blank">sign up to compete on MTV</a>, <a title="Competitive high school choirs ftw." href="http://www.fox.com/glee/" target="_blank">Glee</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellarecords.com/" target="_blank">A Cappella Records</a>, <a title="Dekeisthebest." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5069" target="_blank">get an a cappella career</a>, why the <a title="They only win because they're so rich." href="http://www.casa.org/node/5168" target="_blank">West keeps dominating</a> the ICCA, an <a title="watch this. Hahahaha" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/70366/house-hunters-ready-to-move" target="_blank">a cappella house</a>, Tunes to Teens sends aca CDs to <a title="KENYA, PEOPLE!" href="http://www.casa.org/node/5164" target="_blank">Kenya</a>, <a title="(Clearly Melodyne.)" href="http://forum.rarb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5341" target="_blank">melodyne vs. autotune.</a></p> <p><strong>My New Boyfriend</strong> <a title="Mmm mm good." href="http://firedrillband.com" target="_blank">Nate Altimari</a> ruins Christopher daily.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister is a classic.  But <a title="Clip found on "What Is It?"" href="http://www.merchlackey.com/naturally7/" target="_blank">Naturally 7</a> does it better.  Period.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> <a href="http://www.stanfordharmonics.com/albums/escapevelocity.php" target="_blank">WWAAAAAAAALLLLL.</a></p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days</strong> Take 6’s <a title="Take 6!" href="http://www.amazon.com/Take-6/dp/B000002LDE" target="_blank">debut album</a> is old, but it will never get old.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <em>Ben Folds Presents: <a title="Here it is!" href="http://www.benfolds.com/acappella" target="_blank">University A Cappella</a>.</em> Uhh… at least Ben Folds likes it.</p> First episode, baby. Christopher has a new aca-boyfriend, Dave loves Naturally 7, and both are confused by Ben Folds's a cappella album. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 32:32 clean