2010s – Page 31

Light (from “Next to Normal”)

Here’s “Light” from the musical Next to Normal (2010); key changes at 1:58 and 2:34. The show’s book and lyrics are by Brian Yorkey; music by Tom Kitt. Enjoy!

Childish Gambino – Donald Glover (two names for the same artist, depending on whether he’s engaging in music or acting) released “Pink Toes” (featuring Jhené Aiko) in 2013 as a track on his sophomore album Because the Internet. The album later received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

A blend of psychedelic Neo-Soul, rap, and R&B, the track modulates at 1:51.

Eclipse 6 | Do You Hear What I Hear?

Happy Monday! More a cappella to kick off the week with Eclipse 6 singing “Do You Hear What I Hear” (2011). Key change at 2:24.

Kevon Carter | The Star-Spangled Banner

Modulations, an impromptu gift from the vocalist to all of us, abound. Music Director and pianist Kevon Carter fields them all with an unsinkable spirit and world-class musicianship. Enjoy.

Anonymous | The Star-Spangled Banner

Zach Lapidus, a very talented accompanist indeed, attempts to salvage a performance of the National Anthem (2016). Buckle up.

Reba McEntire / Hard Candy Christmas

It’s Reba Tuesday, featuring “Hard Candy Christmas” from the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (2018). Key change at 2:38. Enjoy!

Voctave | O Come, All Ye Faithful

We conclude this week’s a capella series with Voctave‘s absolutely stunning performance of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (2018). Key changes at 2:05 and 3:15, and the last note held by the tenor soloist for 24 seconds. Have a good weekend!

BYU A Cappella | O Come, All Ye Faithful

Installment #3 of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” week is a 2015 version by BYU Vocal Point & BYU Noteworthy. A little heavier on the religious imagery than stuff we normally post here, but a nice arrangement. Key change at 1:53.

Pentatonix | O Come, All Ye Faithful

Happy Monday! We’re gonna do something a little different this week by featuring five different a cappella versions of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” all containing (at least) one modulation, of course. Kicking off the week with the 2016 version by Pentatonix, key change at 3:00.

Voctave | You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

Happy Tuesday! Today is our first feature of a group you will see numerous times over the next few weeks, Voctave‘s “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (2017). There are a bunch of key changes at the beginning, but you have to listen all the way through just to hear that last chord!

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