Songlist: I'm Yours, Just the Way You Are, Shambala, Magic Carpet Ride, You're My Best Friend, Seven Bridges Road Voicing: TTBB | 7664b | Sheet Music Collection | $11.95 | A CappellaĪrtistic License : Painting Outside the Lines The iconic song "Seven Bridges Road" by the Eagles from the late 1960s speaks directly to the heart with thrilling vocal harmonies that will showcase your ensemble at their best! "You're My Best Friend" as sung by Straight No Chaser on their chart topping album With a Twist, this classic rock song feature's Queen's classic swooping vocal harmonies. This "vocals only" edition will be especially effective for choirs of all types! Contemporary a cappella guru Deke Sharon's arrangement of Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet is packed with energy a makes for a great show opener, closer or encore. Perfect for Valentine's Day, prom, spring concert or any romantic occasion! A cappella ensembles will love the rhythmic groove of the reggae-infused mega-hit " I'm Yours" from Jason Mraz in a close harmony setting that you will perform again and again! The pop hit "Shambala" by Three Dog Night and popularized by Rockapella is a buoyant song full of tasty harmonies and a warm gospel groove that will infuse your concert with the hopefulness and joy. The layered wordless accompaniment "Just the Way You Are" provides a steady and soulful underlay for the sweet pop melody and lyrics of the Bruno Mars chart-topper. Various Arrangers : Modern A Cappella for Male Voices Songlist: Apologize, I'm Yours, Mercy, Viva La Vida, Fix You Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | 7211b | Sheet Music Collection | $10.95 | A Cappella The setting is in the contemporary collegiate a cappella style, featuring simple lines layered into a complex, rich interwoven texture, supporting a gorgeous tenor solo. The haunting ballad "Apologize" was a #1 hit in 16 countries, including the U.S., making it one of the biggest songs of 20e8. " I'm Yours" was one of the biggest pop songs of 2008, this arrangement features a tenor solo supported by a six part vocal-instrumental texture, weaving together in a light reggae feel that supports the original's sweet harmonies. A challenging work, but impressive! The 2008 mega-hit "Mercy" by Duffy revives the classic Motown sound, complete with sassy "hoo hoo's" and "uh-uh" and "yeah, yeah, yeah's." The solo is perfect for soprano or alto, and although the end result is full and powerful, this arrangement is surprisingly easy to learn and sing. This a cappella setting intensifies the emotion through powerful vocal writing. "Fix You" was also recorded by the English alternative band Coldplay, this song explores themes of grief and comfort as it gradually builds to an emotional high point. The rich overlapping vocal lines split into as many as nine different parts at times (in addition to the Tenor solo), but the repeating patterns keep it from being challenging. Coldplay's biggest hit to date "Viva La Vida", this pop juggernaut manages to marry sweeping melodies with repetitive textures reminiscent of Steve Reich of Phillip Glass-esque minimalism.
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