Absolute kudos to this group of Bath University students. The fire alarm was triggered in the building just prior to the concert, and so, while we waited for the fire engine to declare all safe, the choir performed a couple of their songs in the neighbouring street, giving us, and passers-by, a taster of the concert to come.
Dressed all in black in differing styles, this group of talented singers took us through an array of contemporary popular songs all arranged for the choir by their members. As is seemingly the normal modus operandus for such a cappella groups, one of them is their MD, whilst another creates percussion / beat box sounds through a hand-held mic whilst the rest sing., and of course do some fancy choreography too.
Together they made a truly lovely sound when singing the softer, more mellow songs; but when given the faster, louder, up-tempo ones, they did tend to become a little screechy at times.
Modern a cappella choirs are springing up all over, and this choir was certainly above average and gave a very professionally realised and competent set. It was a little samey after a while, and more variation would have been appreciated; but the choir has the right mood and attitude, and their voices, especially in the close harmony sections, sounded lovely together.
Reviewer - Matthew Dougall
on - 24.8.22
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