Summary: Opening Michael Jackson is among the most covered artists in a cappella. A brief tribute features aca versions of Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, Human Nature, Thriller, Billie Jean, Black or White, and Workin’ Day and Night. Musical Mouthful The BU Dear Abbeys divide and conquer in “The Ascent of Stan” from their album Abbeys Road. This is Not an Instrument Bubs’ “Come Sail Away” is probably better than the original, but Christopher is more amazed that it has no instruments! In Your Earbuds Dave’s old high school classmates have a band called Forrest Day that stretches the boundaries of singing with a filthy, devil-may-care sound every a cappella singer could learn from. Classical Corner Don’t be distracted by Christopher’s British accent; the important thing is to remember our collective a cappella musical roots. Eric Whitacre FTW. Album Review Italian powergroup Cluster sings the best wrong chords ever on their new album Steps. Dave has the album on repeat, while Christopher wants to join the group. Pick up the album on iTunes when it drops July 7.
