I took this from Keith Lancaster's blog site. Be sure to check out
the Honda link below. This is soo cool!
Thanks,
Rhonda
256-832-8834
www.acappella.org
http://keithlancaster.blogging.com/blog
Wednesday, September 6
Most Versatile Instrument of Music
by KeithLancaster on Wed 06 Sep 2006 04:14 PM CDT
For almost twenty five years, our favorite truism has been:
"We believe the human voice is the greatest instrument of music ever
created."
The human voice conveys so many different emotions and is
unbelievably versatile. In mimicking instruments, Acappella has
journeyed through many styles and imitated a multitude of sounds.
We could site numerous examples, including the most recent
album, "Radiance," which begins with the emulation of a didgeridoo.
A few years back, Acappella, along with their back-up singers,
simulated the THX intro, commonplace in modern movies. It was
astounding to hear - just as Zac's vocal percussion solo elicits
an "I can't believe I'm hearing this" response.
Check out this choir that was assembled for this Honda Civic film in
the United Kingdom. It is fascinating!
Click this link and then click watch. http://www.honda.co.uk/civic/