http://www.mouthoffshow.com The weekly show that brings you the world of contemporary a cappella -- from news to reviews to personal views! Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:02:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 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/episodes/mouth-off-09-05-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-09-05-10/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:23:21 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=724 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-09-05-10/feed/ 2 <p><strong>Young and Original</strong> Christopher loves the simple, feminine beauty of Natalie Wittig’s original “Let Me Go” on <a href="http://www.takenoteladies.com/" target="_blank">Clemson Takenote</a>‘s legendary 2006 release, <em>Now That We Have Your Attention.</em></p> <p><strong>Music from the Future </strong>What’s better than <a href="http://www.take6.com/" target="_blank">Take 6</a>? Take 6 singing Christmas songs! Dave is so excited to share a super sneak peek from the new Take 6 holiday album, <em>Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.</em></p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Christopher shares the vocal talents of a <a href="http://www.alouwishus.com" target="_blank">beautiful, clever, artsy, smarmy, silly girl</a> that you may or may not have heard of before.</p> <p><strong>Head2Head </strong>It’s a GaGa-palooza as Dave takes the <a href="http://www.wellesleywidows.com/" target="_blank">Wellesley Widows</a>‘ and <a href="http://www.thejmubluestones.com/" target="_blank">JMU Bluestones</a>‘ covers of Lady GaGa’s “Just Dance” head to head.</p> <p><strong>Album Review </strong>The boys are delighted, perplexed, and disappointed in the well-arranged but juvenile sounding new release from the <a href="http://people.bu.edu/allegro/" target="_blank">Boston University Allegrettos</a>, <em>Light, Airy and Moderately Fast In Tempo.</em></p> Original songs, unreleased sneak peeks, a well-known girlfriend, an all-female Head2Head, and a review of the BU Allegrettos' latest record. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 54:02 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-29-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-29-10/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:10:58 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=716 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-29-10/feed/ 3 <h2><em>Top 10 Albums!</em></h2> <p>Around the Horn</p> <p>Report: A Cappella Boot Camp</p> <p>Top 10 Albums for Newbies</p> After Dave gives a report of Aca Boot Camp, the boys debate the Top 10 A cappella Albums for every new fan's collection. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:58 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-22-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-22-10/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:47:09 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=710 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-22-10/feed/ 1 <h2><em>Foreign Language Special!</em></h2> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Thanks to Freddie Feldman, Dave has been listening to Austrian teachergroup <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Voxon?filter=2" target="_blank">Voxon</a>.  And let’s not forget the Finnish folk group <a href="http://www.rajaton.net" target="_blank">Rajaton</a>.</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> Christopher thinks it’s sexy when Italian group <a href="http://www.clustervocal.com/" target="_blank">Cluster</a> sings in Portuguese.</p> <p><strong>Praisappella</strong> Dave extols the virtues of the Vocal Choir, the lovely singers from Norway.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Christopher was born in the wrong body.  He should’ve been born as a member of <a href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/?lang=en" target="_blank">Riltons Vanner</a>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The boys love the jazzy Latin grooves of <a href="http://www.vocalbr6.com/english/home_en.asp" target="_blank">Brazilian sextet BR6</a> and their latest album <em>Musica Popular Brasileira A Cappella Vol 2</em>.</p> It's a foreign language extravaganza! Austria, Finland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Brazil all show up in spades. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 57:55 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-15-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-15-10/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:35:21 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=706 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-15-10/feed/ 5 <p><strong>LOL</strong> The <a href="http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/showtime.cfm" target="_blank">Showtime quartet</a> make us all laugh with the “Barbershopper of Seville.”</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Dave is haunted by <a href="http://www.m-pact.com/" target="_blank">m-pact</a>‘s groovy version of “My Funny Valentine.”</p> <p><strong>Girl Power</strong> The <a href="http://www.umdtreblemakers.net/" target="_blank">Maryland Treblemakers</a> inspired Christopher before he was even born.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> An acanewbie’s request has Dave and Christopher searching their music libraries.  Meanwhile, Warren Bloom and Brad Stephenson fight for the Voicemail of the Year category in the Mouthy Awards.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The boys weigh in on their impressions of <em>Afterglow</em> by <a href="http://www.emoryauralpleasure.com/Discography.html" target="_blank">Emory University’s Aural Pleasure</a>.</p> Barbershop laughs, groovy m-pact, inspiring Treblemakers, some hilarious fan voicemails, and a review of Aural Pleasure's latest record. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:58 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-08-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-08-10/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:07:49 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=703 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-08-10/feed/ 4 <h2><em>Happy birthday, Christopher!</em></h2> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Dave loves singing the dissonant 7th on the final chorus of the <a href="http://www.housejacks.com" target="_blank">House Jacks</a>‘ “From Sunday.”</p> <p><strong>Classical Corner</strong> Christopher goes on and on about the <a href="http://www.swinglesingers.com" target="_blank">Swingle Singers</a> and their beautiful takes on Brahms’s “Hungarian Dance No. 5″ and Rossini’s <em>William Tell</em> overture.</p> <p><strong>In the Basement</strong> J.D. Sumner is literally a record-setting bass.  You’ve never heard anything this low.  Unless you’re Christopher.</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Christopher loves new(ISH) tracks from <a href="http://www.brokensocialscene.ca/" target="_blank">Broken Social Scene</a>, <a href="http://www.jmonae.com/" target="_blank">Janelle Mon<em>á</em>e</a>, <a href="http://www.grizzly-bear.net/" target="_blank">Grizzly Bear</a>, and <a href="http://www.punchbrothers.com/" target="_blank">Chris Thile</a>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.naturallyseven.com" target="_blank">Naturally 7</a>‘s new album <em>Vocal Play</em> (available aaaalmost worldwide) is super radio ready, pushing all definitions of a cappella out the window.  Dave worships the record, while Christopher laments the loss of albums.</p> To celebrate Christopher's birthday, the boys hang with the Jacks, the Swingles, a record low bass, and Naturally 7's new record. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 52:28 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-01-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-01-10/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:18:55 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=698 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-08-01-10/feed/ 5 <p><strong><em></em>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> OCD Christopher shares his list of reasons why the <a href="http://www.amalgamates.org" target="_blank">Tufts Amalgamates</a>‘ <a href="http://bit.ly/cFWYqU" target="_blank">“Warning Sign”</a> is so amazing.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> Dave uses his weak lungs to name all the people who have covered Donny “Pitts” Hathaway’s modern classic “This Christmas.”  Wake Forest University’s <a href="www.wfu.edu/~chirho/" target="_blank">Christian group Chi Rho</a>‘s version is among the best.</p> <p><strong>I Just Gotta Say</strong> Christopher declares: THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE MIXED GROUP.</p> <p><strong>A Cappella Alumni</strong> Former Binghamtonics member <a href="http://www.ingridmichaelson.com" target="_blank">Ingrid Michaelson</a> is the face of the modern innocent pop movement.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> They may be a bit confused about their stylistic identity, but <a href="http://www.purplehaze.ws/ " target="_blank">Purple Haze</a>‘s latest album <em>Feed the Sound</em> is an authoritative statement about the best of the collegiate midwest.</p> Dave worships Ingrid Michaelson, while Christopher declares this is the year of the mixed group. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:44 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-25-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-25-10/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:40:43 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=689 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-25-10/feed/ 1 <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Dave gazes into his crystal ball and predicts that <a href="http://www.naturallyseven.com/discography" target="_blank">Naturally 7′s new album Vocal Play </a>will be amahzing, once it’s finally released in the United States.</p> <p><strong>acaTube</strong> Christopher wants to be in the Swingle Singers and star in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd_9oGq3K3o" target="_blank">viral videos featuring the group performing on the tube</a>.</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> Mouth Off best friend Catherine Papworth SANGS a killer mashup of John Lennon’s “Imagine” and the traditional hymn “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee.”  The mp3 is available as a free download for a limited time <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/catherinepapworth" target="_blank">RIGHT HERE</a>.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Alli Brooks fires back, and world-renowned sound man Tony Huerta shares music from his secret stash.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The boys are almost totally in love with <em><a href="http://bit.ly/btueXY" target="_blank">A Fifth</a></em>, the latest album from the University of Oregon’s all-male group <a href="www.uoontherocks.com/" target="_blank">On the Rocks</a>.  Stellar arranging, killer singing, thoughtful production work, original tunes, thoughtful MDs, collaborations, and more.</p> Dave is back to chat about Naturally 7's next release, viral videos, monster mashups, hilarious voicemails, and the latest album from U of O On the Rocks. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:50 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-18-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-18-10/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:54:19 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=681 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-18-10/feed/ 3 <h1><em>SpinSpinSpin</em></h1> <p><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></p> <p>You begged, you pleaded.  It’s finally here!</p> <p>Last year, Dave’s sister Jules asked him very publicly for an a cappella playlist she could use in her spin class at the gym.  Dozens of you sent in your playlist suggestions, and dozens more have been asking for the final list.</p> <p>Well, friends. Here it is.  In this episode, the boys proudly present the SpinSpinSpin Class Playlist!</p> <p><a href="http://www.naturallyseven.com/archives/719" target="_blank">“Ready or Not”<br /> Naturally 7<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.naturallyseven.com/archives/719" target="_blank">Vocal Play</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.uoregon.edu/~jremsche/recordings.html" target="_blank">“Sing a Song”<br /> University of Oregon On the Rocks<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.uoregon.edu/~jremsche/recordings.html" target="_blank">A Fifth</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.acatunes.com/album/458" target="_blank">“Said I Wanna Go My Way”<br /> Basix<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.acatunes.com/album/458" target="_blank">Diversity</a></em></p> <p><em></em><a href="http://www.wctupes.com/Merchandise.html" target="_blank">“Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With That”<br /> Wellesley Tupelos<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.wctupes.com/Merchandise.html" target="_blank">Little Red’s Hood</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/UNC-G-Sapphires/8583414462?v=wall#!/pages/UNC-G-Sapphires/8583414462?v=wall" target="_blank">“Not Giving Up”<br /> UNCG Sapphires<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/UNC-G-Sapphires/8583414462?v=wall#!/pages/UNC-G-Sapphires/8583414462?v=wall" target="_blank">Tempest</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nharmonics" target="_blank">“Disturbia”<br /> NYU N’Harmonics<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nharmonics" target="_blank">Balls to the Wall</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/breakdown/id342419031" target="_blank">“Closer”<br /> Ithaca College Ithacappella<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/breakdown/id342419031" target="_blank">Breakdown</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://kidbeyond.com/" target="_blank">“Mothership”<br /> Kid Beyond<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://kidbeyond.com/" target="_blank">Amplivate</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://community.middlebury.edu/~sim/home.htm" target="_blank">“Jai Ho”<br /> Middlebury Stuck in the Middle<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://community.middlebury.edu/~sim/home.htm" target="_blank">clap. stomp.</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/?p=1329&lang=en" target="_blank">“UFB (Unidentified Flying Banana)”<br /> Riltons Vanner<br /> </a> <em><a href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/?p=1329&lang=en" target="_blank">Japanmix</a></em></p> <p><a [...] The long-awaited Spin Class a cappella playlist is announced! Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 51:27 yes http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-11-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-11-10/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:03:12 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=674 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-11-10/feed/ 2 <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> July 4th was acappellatastic, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cartoonjohnny" target="_blank">free download from Cartoon Johnny was a big hit</a>, <a href="http://www.reverbnation/catherinepapworth" target="_blank">Papworthy free genius download</a>, <a href="http://suade.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Suade wants to party All Night Long in Asia with a new single</a>, The Sing-Off is going to be good, Deke Sharon tells you <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/7681" target="_blank">How to Get on the Sing-Off Next Year</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/caras" target="_blank">CARA awards are now open for submissions</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/sing_cd" target="_blank">SING is now open for submissions</a>, <a href="http://www.acappellanews.com/archive/002440.html" target="_blank">Storm Front takes top barbershop quartet honors</a>, <a href="http://forums.casa.org/viewtopic.php?t=6179" target="_blank">Duwende has yet aNOTHer killer singer from Casual Harmony</a>, <a href="http://www.acabootcamp.com" target="_blank">Acappella Boot Camp still has some spots available</a>, <a href="http://forums.casa.org/viewtopic.php?t=6181" target="_blank">Erik Abi-Khattar available for cheap amazing custom arrangements</a>, <a href="http://www.acapolitics.com" target="_blank">acaPolitics is awesome (at chapter 20!)</a>, <a href="http://forums.casa.org" target="_blank">RARB forum merges with CASA into one super mega aca forum</a>.</p> <p><strong>5 Minutes With…</strong> <a href="http://www.dyz.com" target="_blank">Bill Hare</a>.  Maybe you’ve heard of him. He’s building a CASA Advisory Panel and just recorded freaking Nota. And he’s famous.</p> <p><strong>Head 2 Head</strong> Christopher pits UCLA Random Voices against <a href="http://www.firedrillband.com" target="_blank">firedrill!</a> to see who has the best version of Alicia Keys’s killer tune “If I Ain’t Got You.”</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>New segment!</em></span> <strong>Behind the Music</strong> How the heck did <a href="http://groups.northwestern.edu/phaze/PurpleHaze/Home.html" target="_blank">Northwestern Purple Haze</a> make those cool sounds on their version of “The Process”?  Christopher gets on the phone with producer <a href="http://audiogenix.net/" target="_blank">Ben Lieberman</a>, who explains The Process step by step by step.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Washington-VJ-National-Champs/111442788893865?v=wall" target="_blank">Port Washington HS Limited Edition</a> put up a killer set to win ICHSA Finals this year, but their new record <em>Road to New York</em> leaves a bit to be desired.</p> Christopher is all alone today, but he finds good company in Bill Hare, Ben Lieberman, Purple Haze, Limited Edition, Random Voices, and firedrill! Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 57:43 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-04-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-04-10/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:07:40 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=671 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-07-04-10/feed/ 2 <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> Dave is in love with the debut full-length album <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Let-Loose-The-Horses/dp/B003A3I77W" target="_blank">Let Loose the Horses</a></em> from aca-lumnus Gabe Mann’s band <a href="www.therescues.com" target="_blank">The Rescues</a>. “We’re OK” from that album could be an EPIC song choice for a big ol’ co-ed collegiate group.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Christopher points out a very cool chord in the song “Where the Streets Have No Name” by <a href="www.menoflastcall.com/" target="_blank">Cornell Last Call</a>.</p> <p><strong>Did You Know?</strong> Catherine Lewis is back with another edition of this popular music history segment. This time she celebrates Independence Day by sharing the story behind “America, the Beautiful,” complete with the world premiere of <a href="www.cartoonjohnny.com/" target="_blank">Cartoon Johnny</a>‘s unique take on this patriotic anthem.<br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check it</span>: Cartoon Johnny is offering a free download of this track over the next two days to all their Facebook fans. Jump on the bandwagon by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cartoonjohnny" target="_blank">visiting their Facebook page</a>.</p> <p><strong>Hippity Hop</strong> Christopher is obsessed with Tye Taveres from <a href="www.emoryauralpleasure.com/" target="_blank">Emory Aural Pleasure</a>. Her soulful voice on their cover of Chris Brown’s “Kiss Kiss” can only be topped by her RAPPING on the very same track. Wowsers.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The boys celebrate America by reviewing the latest album from a Canadian quartet!  <em>Nothing but Blue</em> by <a href="http://essentialsmusic.com/" target="_blank">The Essentials</a> is, in fact, pretty blue. Dave likes some of the solos, and Christopher likes the original songs, but neither is impressed by the boring arrangements or the old-fashioned (actual!) drum track.</p> D&C celebrate Independence Day by reviewing a Canadian album! (oh, and also a world premiere recording of "America, the Beautiful" by Cartoon Johnny) http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-27-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-27-10/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:55:03 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=667 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-27-10/feed/ 3 <h2>Voices Only 2010 Announcement!</h2> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.menoflastcall.com/" target="_blank">Cornell Last Call</a> alum Jonathan Wong hit #1 on the Hong Kong charts with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL92-p8byDU" target="_blank">an a cappella song</a> (produced by <a href="http://www.tattong.com/sampler/" target="_blank">Tat Tong</a>), <a href="http://www.notaboyband.com" target="_blank">Mosaic</a> is auditioning a new tenor, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWlqpowKkBY" target="_blank">Steve Martin singing a cappella</a>, big ol’ <a href="http://mixonline.com/studios/profiles/studio_profile_vocomotion/" target="_blank">high profile feature article on Freddie Feldman</a> and <a href="http://www.vocomotion.com" target="_blank">VOCOMOTION Studios</a>, <a href="http://www.sonosings.com" target="_blank">Sonos</a> collaborates with dancers and performs at ASCAP Awards, yoga studio in New York seeking a cappella singers to accompany classes, <a href="http://www.sncmusic.com" target="_blank">Straight No Chaser</a> dominating the universe (including <a href="http://social.macys.com/fireworks/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-fireworks-_-n-_-n#/about" target="_blank">July 4 Macy’s Fireworks</a>), <a href="http://www.beatboxconvention.com" target="_blank">Human Beatbox Convention in NYC late July</a>, <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/39291" target="_blank">Hingham Shipyard mega aca sweepstakes launch with cash prizes</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/node/7407" target="_blank">Dylan Bell makes the case for imperfection</a>.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Dave loves what the June <a href="http://www.dyz.com/seminar" target="_blank">Soup2Nuts</a> students <a href="http://www.dyz.com/s2n2010/" target="_blank">did with Lady Gaga’s “Telephone.”</a> It’s zombietastic.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.voicesonlyacappella.com" target="_blank">Voices Only 2010</a> Announcement Part 1</strong> The lineup for Disc One is announced!</p> <p><strong>Five Minutes With…</strong> <a href="http://www.totalvocal.com" target="_blank">Deke Sharon</a>.</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Dave has fallen in love with the beautiful voice and genius arranging brain of <a href="http://www.swinglesingers.com/media/official-biographies/singers/jo.html" target="_blank">Joanna Goldsmith-Eteson</a> from the <a href="http://www.swinglesingers.com" target="_blank">Swingle Singers</a>.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.voicesonlyacappella.com" target="_blank">Voices Only 2010</a> Announcement Part 2</strong> The lineup for Disc Two is announced, followed by Christopher and Dave’s analysis.  Clips abound.</p> Dave & Christopher announce the Voices Only 2010 lineup! You heard it here first! Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:57 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-20-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-20-10/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:41:40 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=656 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-20-10/feed/ 5 <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Christopher is obsessed with the soundtrack to <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Saga-Eclipse-Soundtrack/dp/B003CFBQBW" target="_blank">Eclipse</a></em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Saga-Eclipse-Soundtrack/dp/B003CFBQBW" target="_blank">, the latest movie in the </a><em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Saga-Eclipse-Soundtrack/dp/B003CFBQBW" target="_blank">Twilight</a></em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Saga-Eclipse-Soundtrack/dp/B003CFBQBW" target="_blank"> saga</a>. Dave is roflcoptering.</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> Northwestern University’s co-ed supergroup <a href="http://groups.northwestern.edu/phaze/PurpleHaze/Home.html" target="_blank">Purple Haze</a> doing I Fight Dragons doing Imogen Heap. Freaking alien robots.</p> <p><strong>AcaTube</strong> A fan email points Christopher to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/JesiErin" target="_blank">JesiErin, a YouTube multi-tracker</a>.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Thank you notes, group management and communication, <a href="www.riltonsvanner.com/?p=1329&lang=en " target="_blank">JapanMix</a>, a voicemail from Scotland, more discussion on articulation of aca-syllables, and <a href="www.lauraizibor.com/" target="_blank">Laura Izibor</a> love.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Dave & Christopher GO OFF in their review of <em>Balls to the Wall</em>, the long-anticipated debut album from the co-ed soulful sensation the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nharmonics" target="_blank">NYU N’Harmonics</a>.</p> Christopher is a tweenie girl, Purple Haze are robots, fans write in about over-enunciation, and the N'Harmonics GO OFF. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 58:21 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-13-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-13-10/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:59:55 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=652 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-13-10/feed/ 2 <h2>All-Female Special!</h2> <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> If you liked <a href="http://duke.edu/web/OOTB/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Duke Out of the Blue</a>‘s “grinka,” a Mouth Off fan says you’ll love the <a href="http://www.bulgarianwomenschoir.com/" target="_blank">Bulgarian Women’s Choir</a>‘s “Kaval Sviri.”</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> Christopher revisits his compilation collection, and remembers how much everyone loves the <a href="http://www.uscsirens.com/" target="_blank">USC Sirens</a>. Their mashup of <a href="http://www.zero7.co.uk" target="_blank">Zero 7</a>‘s “Destiny” and “In the Waiting Line” is one for the books.</p> <p><strong>Girl Power</strong> Dave says there’s nothing hotter than empowered women, which means there’s nothing hotter than women’s colleges, of which the Seven Sisters Schools are cream of the crop.  NYC-based all-female group <a href="http://www.metropolitones.com/" target="_blank">The MetropoliTones</a> is a group of nothing but Seven Sisters alumni.  Their latest record isn’t anything to write home about, but Dave is still in love nonetheless.</p> <p><strong>The Good Ol’ Days</strong> Christopher explains how England-based lady group the <a href="http://www.tradition-moderne.com/eng.php/page/content:artist_a_cd/cd_id/25/artist_id/8b9c4d64355c90bb390345880072a40e/sid/f148070d005f1552fe26b7b551cb211f" target="_blank">Mint Juleps</a> paved the way for all-female groups everywhere.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> <a href="www.myspace.com/noteworthyislife" target="_blank">UGA Noteworthy</a>‘s new album <em>Party in the UGA</em> isn’t much of a party, but there are some beeeeaaauuutiful moments.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The <a href="www.myspace.com/uncgsapphires" target="_blank">UNCG Sapphires</a>‘ latest release <em>Tempest</em> sometimes takes itself too seriously, but Christopher calls it “award-worthy.”</p> It's an ALL-FEMALE SPECIAL! Bulgarian syllables, Sirens, empowered women, British pioneers, and two southern collegiate lady albums. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:48 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-06-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-06-10/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:23:19 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=649 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-06-06-10/feed/ 3 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> Auditions for <a href="http://www.nbc.com/sing-off/" target="_blank">The Sing-Off</a> wrapped up today, <a href="http://www.acappellarecords.com" target="_blank">ACR</a> won a business plan competition, <a href="http://www.voicesonlyacappella.com" target="_blank">Voices Only</a> submission are in, <a href="http://www.rockapella.com/" target="_blank">Rockapella</a> has a new album coming out, <a href="http://www.notavocal.com" target="_blank">Nota</a> is headed to the studio, <a href="http://noteworthy.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">UCB Noteworthy</a> gets 15 seconds of fame on America’s Got Talent, <a href="http://www.newdirectionsinc.org/about_choir.html" target="_blank">New Directions a cappella choir</a> made up of formerly homeless vets featured on America’s Got Talent, <a href="http://www.beatboxconvention.com/" target="_blank">6th International Human Beatbox Convention</a>, <a href="www.myspace.com/sonosings" target="_blank">Sonos</a> is in the studio recording their Christmas album, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/VoiceMaleMovie" target="_blank">an a cappella feature film</a>, <a href="http://www.rarb.org" target="_blank">RARB</a> is accepting applications for new reviewers, <a href="www.acappellablog.com/" target="_blank">A Cappella Blog</a> is done for the season, <a href="http://www.casa.org/aca2010w" target="_blank">the ACA results are in, WE WON FAVORITE A CAPPELLA PODCAST THANK YOUUUUU!</a></p> <p><strong>In the Basement</strong> Bari-tenor Dave has a mancrush on Nate Kondrat from <a href="http://osuoutspoken.com/" target="_blank">OSU Outspoken</a>, whose rumbly bass leads the way on Josh Turner’s “Would You Go with Me?”</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> The <a href="http://www.clefhangers.com/" target="_blank">UNC Clef Hangers</a>‘ 2002 version of George Michael’s “Father Figure” has Christopher a little sweaty.</p> <p><strong>High School Focus</strong> Dave zooms in on the award-winning co-ed group <a href="www.myspace.com/jeweltones" target="_blank">The Jewel Tones from Marblehead High Schoo</a>l in Marblehead, Mass.  This highly decorated group brings energy and professionalism to all they do, including their newest album <em>Debate Club</em>.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Dave & Christopher take a very active listen to <em>Go Nuts!</em>, the latest album from all-male group <a href="http://www.ccbackrow.com/" target="_blank">The Back Row from Colorado College</a>.  The unique production process on the album yields a high-quality, if frenzied, record.  Truly nuts.</p> The AWARD-WINNING podcast brings you aca news, low basses, sexy muzak, high school pros, and a nutsy album from Colorado College's The Back Row. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 49:27 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-30-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-30-10/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 19:18:18 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=643 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-30-10/feed/ 4 <h1>EP Special</h1> <p><strong>LOL</strong> The new EP from <a href="http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/" target="_blank">2010 Harmony Sweepstakes</a> champions <a href="http://www.plumbersofrome.com/" target="_blank">The Plumbers of Rome</a> has Dave laughing right out loud.</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> Christopher shows that the <a href="http://www.amalgamates.org/" target="_blank">Tufts Amalgamates</a> handle <a href="http://www.sarabmusic.com/" target="_blank">Sara B</a>‘s “Gravity” (on their EP <em>Teaser</em>) with a heavier, crunchier hand than most.</p> <p><strong>Young and Original</strong> Dave says <a href="http://www.rarb.org/reviews/656.html" target="_blank">Ascending Height’s 2006 EP </a><em><a href="http://www.rarb.org/reviews/656.html" target="_blank">Turn It Up</a></em> is a 100% original, 100% brilliant record.</p> <p><strong>My New Boyfriend</strong> Christopher is dating the voice of Jerome Collins from <a href="http://www.sncmusic.com/" target="_blank">Straight No Chaser</a>.  His lead on “Rehab” from the group’s EP <em>Six Pack</em> is not terrible.</p> <p><strong>Album(s) Review(s)</strong> In a double dose of mixed group mayhem, the boys review two EPs from mixed collegiate powerhouse groups.  Dave gives his take on <em>Tessellate</em>, the new EP from <a href="http://www.allnightyahtzee.com" target="_blank">FSU All-Night Yahtzee</a>, then Christopher reviews <em>Shake the Poet</em>, the latest EP from the <a href="http://www.rso.cornell.edu/chordial/" target="_blank">Cornell Chordials</a>.  Both records are meaty, but D&C declare a solid showing all around.</p> It's an EP special! Plumbers of Rome, Tufts Amalgamates, Ascending Height, Straight No Chaser, All-Night Yahtzee, and the Cornell Chordials all take a turn with their mini albums. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 51:53 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-23-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-23-10/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 21:55:26 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=640 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-23-10/feed/ 2 <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span>Around the Horn</strong> Sing-Off auditions are underway, Plumbers of Rome take Harmony Sweepstakes championship, a new a cappella opera, casting call for an a cappella Off Broadway musical, happy birthday to CPapworthy, The Real Group has a new baritone!, AcaBootCamp is filling up fast, CASA is looking for feedback on new e-newsletter, Vocal Blog rates top 11 most effective a cappella group websites, Town Criers share the stage with Mister Tim and Overboard and Five O’Clock Shadow and Duwende, Imogen Heap seeking a cappella singers for new tour, Nate Tao has a solo album out, one week left to submit your collegiate album to Voices Only!</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> P.S. Dave is in love with “Carousel” by <a href="http://www.lauraizibor.com/" target="_blank">Laura Izibor</a>, and thinks someone should cover it a cappella.</p> <p><strong>Spit Loud</strong> Christopher accepts that <a href="http://bjork.com/" target="_blank">Bjork</a> is a freak show, but when she brings in beatboxers like Japan’s <a href="http://www.dokaka.com/" target="_blank">Dokaka</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/therealrahzelpage" target="_blank">Rahzel from the Roots</a>, the result is muy intriguing.</p> <p><strong>Did You Know?</strong> Catherine Lewis is back with another behind-the-scenes look at a famous song. Today’s story involves <a href="http://www.u2.com/" target="_blank">U2</a>‘s “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” Casey Casem, and sample band <a href="http://www.negativland.com/" target="_blank">Negativland</a>.  Christopher is intrigued by Negativland’s unique style, and Dave just wants to keep talking about copyright and trademark law.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> If their latest album <em>Do Not Disturb</em> is any indication, <a href="http://www.osuoutspoken.com/" target="_blank">OSU Outspoken</a> has arrived. Dave praises the group’s restraint and loves dancing along, while Christopher calls Outspoken a role model for younger groups. Both make it a pick for a 2011 Best Male Collegiate Album CARA nom.</p> Big news Around the Horn, a groovy song suggestion, Bjork and friends are spitting loud, Catherine Lewis inside scoop, and an amahzing album from OSU Outspoken. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 48:32 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-17-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-17-10/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 23:03:39 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=634 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-17-10/feed/ 4 <p>ONE YEAR, B<span style="color: #ff0000;">[JODO]</span>EZ.</p> Mouth Off celebrates its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 55:36 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-09-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-09-10/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 03:30:27 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=628 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-09-10/feed/ 9 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> Mouth Off nominated for an ACA! Join CASA and vote for us, Sing-Off season 2 audition info, FB group: House Jacks for Sing-Off Hosts, CASA.org reviews ICCA Finals and ICHSA Finals + photos now available, Nota a hit at Latin Billboard Music Awards, Dave teams with producer Freddie Feldman for A cappella Boot Camp (ABC), On the Rocks goes viral with Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” UCSD TriTones’ YouTube vid sends them to Country Music Awards fame with Taylor Swift, Harmony Sweepstakes Finals are next weekend in Marin, CA, SNC sings TGIF faves on Jimmy Fallon, SNC hits TOP 40!!!</p> <p><strong>Arrangement Spotlight</strong> A letter from female-group director Steve Antalek prompts a thoughtful discussion on the best way to handle low bass lines for all-female groups. Queen of lady arranging, Catherine Papworth (former director of 2007 ICCA champs BYU Noteworthy), chimes in with some useful tips.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Cadence’s version of the hit song “True Colors” is supremely touching, complete with 6ths and 9ths, and they do it all with only four voices.</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> Listeners are writing in, calling in, posting, reviewing, commenting, you name it.  Vocal horns to die for, a cut-to-the-chase review on iTunes, an acapology from Christopher for mixing up tenors with females, an aca celebrity spotting, Kelis’s new song “Acapella,” a beatboxing bird, and some post-ICCA-Finals love from AcaBelles, Red States, and Peter Hollens.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Straight No Chaser’s latest album <em>With a Twist</em> cracked the 22-year-old a cappella glass ceiling.  How did Deke and Atlantic Records* and SNC do it?  Dave and Christopher offer many thoughts on this question, and consider why aca-fans should rejoice, even if the album itself is a bit underwhelming.</p> <p><em>*During the episode, we said that Sony was the record label, when in fact it was Atlantic, which is a division of Warner Records. Apologies for the misinformation.</em></p> All-female arranging tips, cool Cadence chords, oodles of listener mail, and Straight No Chaser in the TOP FORTY. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:50 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-02-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-02-10/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 22:56:22 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=626 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-05-02-10/feed/ 2 <h2><em>A cappella Community Awards</em></h2> <p>In honor of the recent announcement listing the ACA nominees, we take a look back at past segments featuring several of the nominated groups.  And don’t forget to join CASA today and vote for Mouth Off for your Favorite A cappella Podcast!</p> <p><strong>Musical Mouthful</strong> 9/13/09 – Duke Out of the Blue, nominated for Favorite Female Collegiate Group, make funny noises like grinka. Gringka?  Green card?</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument</strong> 6/28/09 – The Tufts Beelzebubs, nominated for Favorite Male Collegiate Group, Favorite Collegiate Album, Favorite Male Vocalist, Favorite Vocal Percussionist, and Favorite Medley… *inhale* still dominate the recording world with instrument-like sounds, such as their famous take on “Come Sail Away.”</p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> 11/1/09 – The Red States, nominated for Favorite Newcomer and Favorite Contemporary A cappella League group, mash it up with “Just Dance/Disturbia.”</p> <p><strong>My New <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Boyfriend</span> Relationship</strong> 9/13/09 – Riltons Vanner, nominated for Favorite Folk/World group, make Christopher sweat with “De <em>Vill</em> Att Vi Bugar Och Niger” (They Want Us to Bow and Curtsy).</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> 8/30/09 – The Stanford Harmonics, nominated for Favorite Mixed Collegiate Group, Favorite Arrangement, and Most Cutting Edge Group, continue pushing the envelope with <em>Escape Velocity</em>.</p> In honor of the ACAs (and Mouth Off's nomination!), Dave takes a look back at segments featuring several ACA-nominated groups. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 46:42 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-25-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-25-10/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:13:45 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=617 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-25-10/feed/ 6 <h1><em>ICCA Finals Review</em></h1> <p>For those who’ve been living in a cave, let us be the first to tell you that last night, the final round of the International Championship of Collegiate A cappella was held in the world-renowned Lincoln Center in New York City.  The six competing groups put on a stunning show, with Mouth Off’s own Dave Brown hosting the show as emcee, and our very own Christopher Diaz among the elite judging panel.</p> <p>We’ve heard from dozens and dozens of you that you wish you could’ve been there.  We wish you could’ve been there too!</p> <p>Lincoln Center policies prevented any live audio recording last night, but today we bring you the next best thing: an all-star elite aca-panel, sharing their experiences in the audience last night, plus professional tips on what it takes to win this competition.</p> <p>Join us for this special episode, featuring insights and jokes and hugs from three certified Varsity Vocals judges: NYC CASA Ambassador <strong>Nick Fox</strong>, the voice of Mouth Off <strong>Alli Brooks</strong>, and SingStrong executive producer and Blue Jupiter professional singer <strong>Jonathan Minkoff</strong>.  One of our favorite episodes yet.</p> NYC CASA Ambassador Nick Fox, Mouth Off voice Alli Brooks, and pro singer/producer Jonathan Minkoff join for a review of ICCA Finals. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 56:13 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-18-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-18-10/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:16:03 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=609 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-18-10/feed/ 0 <h1><em>ICCA Finals</em><em> Preview</em></h1> <p><em>The boys are peeing their pants with excitement for next week’s big Lincoln Center all-star collegiate acasmackdown.  To satisfy their <a href="http://www.varsityvocals.com/acappella-events.html#ICCA%20Finals" target="_blank">ICCA Finals</a></em><em> aca thirst, they take a quick survey of each of the regional champions in today’s special episode.</em></p> <p><strong>Monster Mash</strong> Christopher, a.k.a. Mr. Muse, points out that on their most recent album <em>City in Stereo</em>, ICCA Mid-Atlantic Champions <a href="http://www.thebuffalochips.com/" target="_blank">the SUNY-Buffalo Buffalo Chips</a> cleverly mash together “Time is Running Out” and “Hysteria” into a nice side-by-side track they call “Time is Hysteria.”</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Dave is mildly obsessed with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/slapthatpitch#p/a/f/0/Erz-U3OePps" target="_blank">Hannah Juliano and her powerpacked solo on Beyonce’s “Halo,”</a> as performed by the ICCA Northeast Champions <a href="http://www.pitchslappedacappella.com/" target="_blank">Berklee Pitch Slapped</a>.  Christopher, a.k.a. Mr. Can’tPickATeam, makes a move, but Dave staves him off with fellow group member <a href="http://www.youtube.com/slapthatpitch#p/a/u/2/r3JmJsHjkXc" target="_blank">Will Makar’s solo on “Got to Get You into My Life.”</a></p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Christopher, a.k.a. Mr. Gypsy, gazes into the aca crystal ball and predicts that ICCA Midwest Champions <a href="http://www.purplehaze.ws/" target="_blank">Northwestern Purple Haze</a> will release a fabulous new album called <em>Feed the Sound</em>, featuring a fantastical song “Coming Home” (orig. by acalumnus John Legend, btw).  And it might just so happen you can <a href="http://www.nimbitmusic.com/purplehaze" target="_blank">buy that song right now</a>.</p> <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> Dave pits ICCA West Champions (and 2008 International Champs) the <a href="http://scvocals.com/" target="_blank">USC SoCal VoCals</a> up against collegiate all-star group <a href="http://www.hyannissound.com/" target="_blank">The Hyannis Sound</a> in an interpretation battle for the movie song “Falling Slowly.”  Dave calls it very narrowly for Hyannis Sound, but predicts that the VoCals won’t go down so easy at Finals next week.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>New segment!</em></span> <strong>Hippity Hop</strong> Christopher, a.k.a. Mr. Youngin, goes “old skool” back to late 2005 (making Dave feel very old) and showcases a great hip-hop song “Don’t Lie,” as performed by ICCA South Champions the <a href="http://accidentals.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">UGA Accidentals</a>.</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> In honor of the recently crowned (inaugural) ICCA Wild Card Champions, <a href="http://www.uodivisi.com" target="_blank">University of Oregon Divisi</a>, Dave recalls their previous appearance at ICCA Finals back in 2005, when they beat Dave’s group at Semifinals.  To heal old wounds from this group he adores, Dave reminisces over their delightful version of Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” from their debut album <em>Red Hot</em>.</p> <p><strong>Special Guest Interview</strong> In preparation for next [...] ICCA Finals Preview! In honor of next week's main event, the boys share segments about each of the regional champions. VV head Amanda Newman stops by for a visit. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 53:43 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-11-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-11-10/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:00:13 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=604 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-11-10/feed/ 7 <p><strong>This Is Not an Instrument</strong> An astute fan email points Dave to a track he already had in his collection.  Rajaton’s (ironically titled) “We Walk in a Fog” features the greatest a cappella <span style="text-decoration: underline;">flugelhorn</span> ever.  Oh, and the freaking Real Group is on this track too.</p> <p><strong>Song Suggestion</strong> You’ve probably never heard of Owen Pallett, even though you love his work. Christopher shares some music from his latest album <em>Heartland</em>, and suggests that somebody ought to do an a cappella cover of “Lewis Takes Action.”</p> <p><strong>Podcast Update</strong> Dave confesses that Mouth Off isn’t the only a cappella podcast out there.  He updates you on the latest and greatest from the <em>Acapodcast</em>, CASA’s <em>A Cappella Originals</em>, and <em>American A cappella</em>.</p> <p><strong>acaTube</strong> Since YouTube has played such a big role in the proliferation of a cappella, Christopher introduces a new segment dedicated purely to amazing finds on teh interwebz. The inaugural edition features Firedrill! and Christopher yearning to BE Victor Sandman.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> After 17 years of chill jazz, the Boston-based Wicked Pitches have finally released their debut album!  It’s as refreshing as a jar of your grandmother’s homemade jam.</p> An a cappella flugelhorn, a new segment, and some jazzy jars of jam. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 56:47 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-04-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-04-10/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:28:01 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=600 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-04-04-10/feed/ 5 <h1><em>CARA Wrap-Up Episode</em></h1> <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7o7BrlbaDs" target="_blank">Eric Whitacre’s virtual choir will melt your mind</a>, <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/136763/late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-rockapella" target="_blank">Jimmy Fallon does it Rockapella style</a>, <a href="http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2010/03/what-is-the-best-cheesy-college-a-capella-group-name/" target="_blank">Fallon’s poll for punniest name</a>, <a href="http://springsing2010.com/" target="_blank">SpringSing 2010 charity a cappella festival is coming up soon!</a>, <a href="http://www.varsityvocals.com/acappella-events.html#ICCA%20Finals" target="_blank">ICCA and ICHSA Finals around the corner</a>, <a href="http://www.six13.com/secrettrack" target="_blank">Six13 is giving away a secret free track</a>, <a href="http://www.swinglesingers.com/news/20100315/tenor-auditions.html" target="_blank">The Swingle Singers are auditioning a new tenor</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ri84JHC9HU" target="_blank">THREE year old beatboxer</a>, <a href="http://www.acapolitics.com/" target="_blank">AcaPolitics has a new chapter</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzQLRPwZjIo" target="_blank">Everyday Looper for the iPhone</a>, <a href="http://www.casa.org/cara2010w" target="_blank">2010 CARA winners are out!</a></p> <p><strong>CARA Review</strong> In honor of this week’s announcement naming the 2010 Contemporary A cappella Recording Award winners, Dave & Christopher take a whole episode to review the list of winners (and lament some of the losers!).  They don’t agree about every award, but one thing is clear: 2009 was a tremendous year for a cappella, and every nominee is worth a listen.</p> Dave & Christopher review the list of 2010 CARA winners (and lament some of the losers), complete with oodles of clips. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:15 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-28-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-28-10/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:58:29 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=595 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-28-10/feed/ 4 <h1><em>CARA Preview Episode</em></h1> <p>In honor of the upcoming announcement of the CARA 2010 Winners (on casa.org on April 1), Dave and Christopher share some lesser known groups and singers from <a href="http://www.casa.org/cara2010n" target="_blank">this year’s list of nominees</a>.  Then CARA co-director Julia Hoffman drops by for a laughter-filled visit.</p> <p><strong>High School Focus</strong> Austin Willacy’s Bay Area supergroup ‘Til Dawn put in superhuman hours. All that hard work pays off in honors, awards, and sick talent.</p> <p><strong>Cool Chord of the Week</strong> Christopher honors the ultimate cool-chorders, the barbershoppers.  ’Round Midnight is a CARA-nominated group that knows how to ring out those chords!</p> <p><strong>This is Not an Instrument Praisacapella All That Jazz In the Basement Around the World</strong> Dave knocks out several segments at once with the Latino gospel jazzy religious men of Undivided.</p> <p><strong>My New Girlfriend</strong> Christopher is so in love with UMD Faux Paz’s Amanda Jabes.</p> <p><strong>Special Guest </strong>CASA president and CARA co-director and all around delightful acababe Julia Hoffman stops by for a visit. She shares some insights on how the CARA nomination and judging process works, chats up some of her favorites, and spills the beans by ANNOUNCING SOME AWARD WINNERS before the April 1 official posting goes up!  You heard it here first!</p> In this special CARA episode, Julia Hoffman stops by to spill the CARA beans and share some laughs. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:56 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-21-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-21-10/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:02:06 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=590 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-21-10/feed/ 4 <p><strong>Head2Head</strong> Christopher pits <a href="http://www.myspace.com/clustervocal " target="_blank">Cluster</a>‘s edgy, thumpy, icy arrangement of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence” against <a href="http://www.myspace.com/sonosings" target="_blank">Sonos</a>‘ moody, dark, and ethereal version.  Can he possibly pick a winner between two of his favorite groups?</p> <p><strong>Young & Original</strong> Dave loves <a href="http://www.brandeisvoicemale.com/" target="_blank">Brandeis Voicemale</a>‘s original tune “Time (Bring It On)” almost as much as the CARA nominators and <em>Sing Six</em> selection committee.</p> <p><strong>Sexypella</strong> After listening to <a href="http://www.riltonsvanner.com/" target="_blank">Rilton’s Vänner</a>‘s “Schack Matt,” Christopher says, “You think you know sexy?  You have no idea.”</p> <p><strong>Listener Mailbag</strong> You call, you click, you type, you make your voice heard.  This week, the boys respond to messages about reviews, segments, missing clips, new boyfriends, and more sultry topics.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> The le-gen-DAA-RRYYY <a href="http://www.swinglesingers.com/" target="_blank">Swingle Singers</a>‘ latest CARA-nominated release <em>Ferris Wheels</em> feels like a dream.  Arrangers of the world: this is your jam.</p> A moody Head2Head, young originals, and some sultry sensuousness, and Swingle dreams. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 59:39 clean http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-14-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-14-10/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:23:20 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=588 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-14-10/feed/ 7 <p><strong>Around the Horn</strong> SingStrong was amoizing, Accidentals are ICCA South champs, ICCA West Semis are next weekend (+ Dave + Sonos), Deke says getting the pitch is key, Sweeps is on babyyyy, Ithacappella was on the Price is Right!, Happy Birthday to Bobby McFerrin, Sonic Audio has a new studio, SpringSing is coming up, Alex Green 2.0, The Sing-Off got picked up for a second season!</p> <p><strong>In Your Earbuds</strong> Christopher is STILL in love with Theresa Andersson, who finally released a live version of his favorite track.</p> <p><strong>Music from the Future</strong> Dave looks into his crystal ball and predicts that OSU Outspoken’s next album <em>Do Not Disturb</em> will be freaking stunning.</p> <p><strong>Better than the Original</strong> In the ongoing debate of “Gravity” vs. “Gravity” (vs. “Gravity”), Christopher declares that the version originally recorded by Sara Bareilles is better than the later version recorded by… Sara Bareilles.  And get this: the original is the a cappella one.  Just listen to the segment and we’ll explain.</p> <p><strong>Album Review</strong> Dave & Christopher offer some constructive criticism on <em>Stratosphere</em>, the debut album from go-getter group University of Wisconsin-Madison Fundamentally Sound.  It’s a solid first draft, but D&C predict better days ahead.</p> Dave was thrilled to see Nota live, Christopher takes a stand in the "Gravity" debate, and a killer release is coming from OSU Outspoken. Dave Brown & Christopher Diaz 50:19 no http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-03-07-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-02-28-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-02-28-10/feed/ 4 <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/episodes/mouth-off-02-14-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-02-07-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-01-31-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-01-31-10/feed/ 4 <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/episodes/mouth-off-01-24-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-01-17-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-01-10-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-01-03-10/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-12-27-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-12-20-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-12-13-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-12-06-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-11-29-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-11-22-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-11-22-09/feed/ 14 <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/episodes/mouth-off-11-15-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-11-08-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-11-01-01/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-10-25-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-10-18-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-10-11-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-10-04-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-09-27-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/www-mouthoffshow-com/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/www-mouthoffshow-com/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:07:44 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=347 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-09-13-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-09-06-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-08-20-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-08-23-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-08-16-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-08-09-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-08-02-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-07-26-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-07-19-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-07-12-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-07-05-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-06-28-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-06-21-09/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-061409/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-061409/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:53:01 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=232 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-061409/feed/ 5 <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/episodes/mouth-off-060709/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-060709/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:00:38 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=218 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-053109/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-053109/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:41:24 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=210 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-052409/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-052409/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 23:39:42 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=168 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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/episodes/mouth-off-051709/ http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/mouth-off-051709/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 03:58:17 +0000 admin http://www.mouthoffshow.com/?p=142 http://www.mouthoffshow.com/episodes/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