The rich harmony, without going too far away from the original, builds to a climax with contrapuntal lines that make it interesting for the singers. The national anthem is treated here with solemn but inspirational sound. Lush, complex harmony and a dramatic build-up reward both the singes and the audience. In the middle section, the alto and tenor parts weave a line reminiscent of a brook in a green field of Ireland. Arranged for a cappella quintet Vox One, the classic "Danny Boy" song showcases a soprano solo. It then goes through a couple of key changes and gives different parts an opportunity to sing the melody, while the background supports with strong harmony and interesting counterlines. The Lennon-McCartney classic "Eleanor Rigby" retains some of the flavor of the original Beatles' arrangement intact by giving the background vocals a string-like texture in the opening section. Songlist: I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), I Hold Your Hand In Mine, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), Pure Imagination, I Will Always Love You Voicing: SATB | 9114b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.95 | A Cappella Whitney Houston made Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' the longest running #1 hit in the country's history, and this arrangement is true to her legendary version: opening simply with the trademark soprano soloist alone, adding a rich pulsing texture after the first verse and building gradually to a chilling climax. The bridge leads into a sublime soli section bringing the melody back in a slow swing reminiscent of Lil Darlin' but in 7/4! The bridge returns briefly (this time in a Take 6-influenced swing) before the arrangement winds to a close in the original ballad feel. Set mostly in a rubato ballad style, it shifts dramatically and unexpectedly between keys in the first section. "Crunch" chords and interesting turns of harmony abound, making this a real showoff piece. Jeremy Landig's arrangement of ' Pure Imagination' is five parts and is inspired by the sound of the Real Group. "I Don't Know Why I Do' is a hot ballad of the 40's in block harmonies. 'I Hold Your Hand In Mine' is a hilarious novelty song by famed satirist/songwriter, Tom Lehrer, gets a pseudo-sophisticated arrangement here, resulting in a subtle but very witty comic effect! Great change-of-pace in a jazz vocal program! A few words can be changed if needed.
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