Jul 11, 2015
Today you’re hearing the Chattertocks, the Hannover Harmonists, and the Swingle Singers! Towards the end of the show we’ll play from the Swingle Singers new album Deep End.
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Today you’re hearing the Chattertocks, the Hannover Harmonists, and the Swingle Singers! Towards the end of the show we’ll play from the Swingle Singers new album Deep End.
What are the different a cappella groups on campus and what are their reputations?
Luckily, I happen to know a lot about this. So, first of all, you should know that the vibe of groups can change year to year depending on whose in it at the time i.e. the seniors. Having said that, there are lots of groups, but the main groups are the IGCAC (Intergalactic Community of A Capella) groups. They’re all so amazing and I personally love going to all their concerts/arch sings/whatever. So…
There are all male groups…
Jabberwocks (oldest, most likely to sing at graduation and spend a lot of alumni donation money, wear blazers)
Brown Derbies (sing a lot of 80’s music, wear cool hats, most likely to throw a rager, always seen together)
Bear Necessities (wear suspenders, have amazing songs aka early 00’s throwbacks, most likely to include serious twerking into dance routines)
All female groups…
Chattertocks (basically female Jabberwocks, most likely to be mistaken for sisters, wear plaid often)
Brown’s Tones (diversity, most likely to sing something that includes lots of riffs, the definition of fierce)
Ursa Minors (wear black dresses, most likely to throw condoms into the audience, have current music)
And co-ed groups:
Madrigals (no explanation necessary)
Alef Beats (jewish group, seem like they have lots of fun, most likely to sing about Chanukah)
Harmonic Motion (half-RISD therefore hipster, artsy AF, wear lots of leather, most likely to sing Beyonce)
Higher Keys (sing jazzy classics, most likely to seduce the audience, seem like they would drink only champagne and wine with meals)
And here is one of my awesome bridesmaids being awesome!
Brown University Chattertocks - Sparks Fly/Teenage Dream
I've had this on repeat for a while now since ADOCH. A capella is so amazing! I have so much respect for the supporting vocals, especially the tenor and alto voices. I would upload my recording of the arrangement (still can't believe I saw them perform live. SO GOOD), but mine's filled with talking and it's low quality.
Beware--lots of cheering 10 seconds in but the rest of the song is relatively clean.
|A Cappella Of The Day|
The Brown Chattertocks - “Hometown Glory"
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The Brown Chattertocks - "Sparks Fly/Teenage Dream"
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The Brown Chattertocks - “When You Were Young”