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"The Prettiest Face" by BOB CORBETT - A Capella Looping
I'm a huge fan of A Capella music. It's really hard to do well. Since you can't hide behind your instrumentals when you make mistakes vocally, it takes precision and a real ear for harmony and a good sense of rhythm. Vocal music is my art form of choice. A Capella is my favorite medium. I've been in several A Capella groups - from comedy to jazz to barbershop (Baritone / Tenor). Occasionally I peruse YouTube to see what is out there. I was doing that last night when I found this gem from Bob Corbett - a somewhat unknown jazz artist from Australia. In this video he utilizes a looping machine to "compose" in real time a rather amazing solo A Capella piece. It starts slow, but stick with it ... it only gets better with time!
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Comment by Barb Jacobs on November 11, 2008 at 9:51am -
Wow!! How the heck does he DO THAT? I have a friend who uses a loop on stage, but mostly for guitar loops- Ive never seen someone use it for vocal this well! I love a cappella too- I also love freaky guitar playing- may have to attach something in that realm---
Here is my response:
Ignore the swirling video- just listen. This is old- and may be one of the first examples of real time vocal looping. Go to 3:32 to hear Freddie Mercury do his thing. My favorite part is when Brian and Roger come in too at 4:49. Very Beatlish.
~B
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