Your Creator-Curated Playlist by Accent

An eclectic playlist curated by a capella group, Accent.

Six guys. 5 international locations. One sound. This might solely describe Accent, a jazz A Capella group that’s overcoming worldwide borders to forge a brand new musical path. The group acquired its begin again in 2011 as a one-off collaboration between a number of youtube multi-trackers from world wide. Covers of vocal jazz legends corresponding to Take 6 ultimately gave solution to authentic songs and preparations. Individually, every member of the group composes, arranges and performs completely different kinds of music. Collectively, they’ve developed their very own distinctive type. The teams newest launch is 2015’s Right here We Are. 

Right here’s a 6-song playlist from us guys in Accent–one tune from every of us. Though we sing collectively, we are sometimes aside (see the trailer video on our Patreon web page if you happen to don’t know our story). We come from 6 completely different backgrounds, in order that makes for an eclectic playlist!

Jean-Baptiste Craipeau: “For the Love of the Individuals” – The Clark Sisters

The vocal efficiency of this tune at all times feels particular to me. All the main points, vocal runs IN UNISON after which again to harmonies, and many others.—every part is impeccable. This monitor additionally places me in a inventive temper the place I begin to consider methods I might reimagine the tune…

Simon Åkesson: “Then I’ll Be Uninterested in You” – The Hello-Lo’s

It’s no secret that The Hello-Lo’s and their member/arranger Gene Puerling are a serious affect on me, and due to this fact, on Accent as a gaggle. That is such a tremendous manufacturing with respect to the vocal efficiency AND vocal and instrumental preparations. Marty Paich penned the instrumental association for the Marty Paich Dek-Tette. There’s one thing about this dectet orchestration (versus full large band/orchestra) that really makes the horns sound like some sort of “instrumental vocal group” as properly. I like the tastefulness: the vocal group doesn’t disturb the dectet and vice-versa; they’re having a dialog. And the gorgeous french horn strains performed by Vince DeRosa…sure.

Danny Fong: “Wealthy Lady” – Corridor & Oates

This tune has numerous musical soundscapes and a reside efficiency feeling that grooves arduous. Vocal harmonies, strings and Daryl Corridor’s iconic voice within the 70s do all of it for me! Considered one of my favourite songwriting duos of all time.

 Andrew Kesler: “Maxine” – Donald Fagen

This tune has all of the issues I actually love: clear manufacturing, catchy melody, nice chords, unimaginable musicianship and superior vocal harmonies! You’ll be able to inform Fagen was positively influenced by Gene Puerling within the vocal writing.

James Rose: “Expensive Somebody” – Gillian Welch

I sing this loads with my accomplice—I like its private tone and heartfelt melody. Very refreshing to get some fantastically written two-part vocal concord!

Evan Sanders: “Go Again” – Darlingside

You could not have heard of this band, however if you happen to like vocal music, you must know them! It’s not vocal jazz—it’s indie/folks—however their ensemble-style method and mix are impeccable, each in studio and reside. And once they carry out reside, they collect round a single condenser microphone that appears like one thing out of the 1950s.

Try a full playlist of these tracks alongside Accent’s personal music.

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