Pop & Voices
Angelicus Celtis Share “Nessun Dorma” in a BGT Audition
Angelicus Celtis bring “Nessun Dorma” into a choral setting on Britain’s Got Talent. A featured vocal line meets the ensemble’s shared sound, giving the aria a clear…
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Sørensen Gives “The Sound of Silence” a Full Voice Norway Setting
Kristoffer Sørensen brings “The Sound of Silence” to The Voice Norway. His distinctive tone sits within a full live arrangement, with band and strings supporting the familiar…
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The Veritones Build “House of the Rising Sun” from Vocal Parts
The Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones give “House of the Rising Sun” an a cappella setting. Will Marsh’s lead voice meets ensemble harmony and CJ Nkenchor’s vocal percussion, making melody…
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Bieber Gives “Snooze” an Acoustic Concert Setting in Toronto
Justin Bieber performs SZA’s “Snooze” in an acoustic Toronto appearance. His voice carries the melody through a restrained setting, letting phrasing and changes in vocal color guide…
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Bring It North Shape “A Million Dreams” in a Rehearsal Room
Bring It North share their original arrangement of “A Million Dreams.” Five voices meet around the familiar melody, with rehearsal-room singing keeping the group’s phrasing and harmony…
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LP’s Live “Lost on You” Keeps Its Voice Close to the Arrangement
LP brings a distinctive “Lost on You” into a close live setting. Recognizable vocal tone and expressive phrases carry the melody, while the accompaniment gives the song…
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Craig’s “Broken Vow” Follows a Ballad’s Long Vocal Lines
Harrison Craig carries “Broken Vow” through measured phrases on The Voice Australia. His resonant tone keeps the familiar ballad focused, while the accompaniment supports its movement toward…
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PettyRock Carry “Highway Star” Through a Siam Square Band Performance
PettyRock bring Deep Purple’s “Highway Star” to Bangkok’s Siam Square. Lead singing, guitar and the band’s rhythmic drive work together, giving the street performance a lively rock…
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New Orleans Guests Expand Mumford & Sons’ “House of the Rising Sun”
Mumford & Sons share “House of the Rising Sun” with New Orleans Jazz Fest guests. Celisse, Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste add distinct instrumental colors, expanding the…
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Lifein3D Give a Familiar Simon and Garfunkel Song a Shared Vocal Shape
Lifein3D bring three distinct vocal colors to “The Sound of Silence.” Their shared arrangement connects the familiar melody with low, middle and higher parts, giving the song…
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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Gives “Over the Rainbow” a Voice-and-Ukulele Frame
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s “Over the Rainbow” brings a familiar melody close to voice and ukulele. His warm tone and the instrument’s gentle rhythmic movement give the recording a…
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Buffalo’s Rain Becomes Part of a Live “Iris” Recording
Goo Goo Dolls perform “Iris” in the rain at their July 4, 2004 Buffalo concert. The band’s familiar song continues through the wet stage setting, with voice,…