College Musical
For those of us mourning the passing of Glee (to return April 2010), I have some alternate entertainment. Now's the time to increase your appreciation for college a capella singing. At Yale, singing groups are BIG. My absolute favorite Yale singing group was Shades; unfortunately none of the videos available online come close to capturing the excitement of their performances. (You can get a vague idea here: More Than a Paycheck.)
I also remember being particularly fond of the Spizzwinks(?), because they actually had a sense of humor. Forget the Whiffenpoofs, it's all about the Spizzwinks(?).
A few sweet Spizzwinks(?) samples:
I Want to Be Like Grace Kelly So cute!
This one's especially for Foo: Steam Heat
Pinball Wizard Great arrangement.
Sixteen Tons Just amazing. I could watch this over and over again.
Song About the Moon
And (alright) one from the Whiffs:
Summertime Incredible arrangement of one of my favorite songs.
This trip down memory lane is courtesy of another Yalie, whose work is making the rounds of the internet: Sam Tsui, the one-man show choir.
Don't Stop Believing Sam Tsui sings a Glee cover. . . with himself.
Michael Jackson medley Sam Tsui sings an arrangement by Kurt Schneider. . . with himself.
He is so cute! Talk about conviction as a performer.
I also remember being particularly fond of the Spizzwinks(?), because they actually had a sense of humor. Forget the Whiffenpoofs, it's all about the Spizzwinks(?).
A few sweet Spizzwinks(?) samples:
I Want to Be Like Grace Kelly So cute!
This one's especially for Foo: Steam Heat
Pinball Wizard Great arrangement.
Sixteen Tons Just amazing. I could watch this over and over again.
Song About the Moon
And (alright) one from the Whiffs:
Summertime Incredible arrangement of one of my favorite songs.
This trip down memory lane is courtesy of another Yalie, whose work is making the rounds of the internet: Sam Tsui, the one-man show choir.
Don't Stop Believing Sam Tsui sings a Glee cover. . . with himself.
Michael Jackson medley Sam Tsui sings an arrangement by Kurt Schneider. . . with himself.
He is so cute! Talk about conviction as a performer.