There are two kinds of people in the world–those who get Brian Wilson and those who don’t.
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173: The Real Group, ‘Nature Boy’
An immaculate union of the pristine and the passionate – The Real Group in a breathtaking take on ‘Nature Boy’. It’s just a little perfect.
Continue reading...228: Roger Treece, Achinoam Nini (Noa), Vocalocity — ‘Protected’ (‘Mugan’)
A mad genius vocal arranger, a virtuoso vocalist and an vocal orchestra combine for a unique improvised a cappella concerto.
Continue reading...169: The Mills Brothers, ‘Jungle Fever’
“No musical instruments or mechanical devices used on this recording other than one guitar.”
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012: Arvo Pärt, ‘De profundis’
Tintinnabulous triads, a pre-Yom Kippur pause for reflection.
Continue reading...105: The Boswell Sisters, ‘Crazy People’
The Boswell Sisters had 20 hits in the early 1930s, and are arguably THE best vocal jazz group ever. Their 3-part harmonies are tighter than Aunt Bertha’s girdle. An education and a delight, 90 years on.
Continue reading...273: The Necks, ‘Sex’
Jeff’s Top Ten from the last fortnight–surprises, non-surprises, and Rachael Price going ‘Ooh-ooh–ooh’.
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