Friday, Feb. 22, 2008

8 pm, 155 Dwinelle

$5 student, $10 general

A cappella is great. Knowing that you’re supporting a cause while listening to harmonized melodies? Even better.

Some highlights from the show:

Perfect Fifth
-Although normally specializing in medieval and Renaissance music, they sang a fun bit of gospel for us.

The UC Men’s and Women’s Chorale
-They joined together to make a massive interpretation of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” The meter for the verses felt a little strange and rushed, but the chorus paid off with so many singers.

Cal Jazz Choir
-sucked the audience in with a super-catchy, energetic “Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing”

DeCadence
-Wow, Muse’s “Starlight” is actually a pretty song… when not performed with buzzing guitars and a super-nasal voice. Props to them for making it sound so lovely—who knew it was possible?

UC Men’s Octet
-As always, it was impossible to watch them without grinning and falling in love with their energetic, silly antics, especially that night’s version of “Help!”

In general, red, black and white seemed to be popular with the performers. Same with air guitar-ing and Beatles songs. But hey, a little extra “Hey Jude” or “When I’m 64” never hurt anyone.

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