Music Re-Arranged

When I was growing up, being in a vocal ensemble often meant singing classical songs that I didn’t recognize or melodies that just weren’t fun to me.  The group I’m going to share with you has helped re-invent my idea vocal groups.

I introduce to you:  On the Rocks, an all male acapella group from the University of Oregon in Eugene!
They have a fun, humorous take on music and often remake hit songs by current popular artists, major artists from the past or “one hit wonders”.

Above you can see one of their renditions of “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga (who seems to be all over the place these days, doesn’t she?).
On the Rocks has a whole battery of material available on YouTube.  Here are a few more gems:

On the Rocks performing “For the Longest Time” by Billy Joel.

On the Rocks performing “Superstitious” by Stevie Wonder. 
This one has a slightly lower quality video, I had to turn the volume up a little to really enjoy this one!  I am a pretty big Stevie Wonder fan, so this especially appeals to me.

 While looking at all these videos by On the Rocks I found that they have female counterparts: Divisi.  Why don’t you try to find some vocal groups singing modern songs in new arrangements and let me know what you find?  Finding new groups (and a new way to look at music) is such fun!!