There is something amazing about great singing voices coming together to make one unified song. Intertwining melody and harmony with a beat and other sound effects simply by the collaboration of voices is the heart of a cappella. Here are several a cappella songs that are sure to get you singing along, even if it is just to your shower head.
™Somebody That I Use to Know∫ (original by Gotye) by Pentatonix
Pentatonix is one of the most popular a cappella groups today, thanks to their big win on season three of NBC’s The Sing Off. These five talented vocalists (Scott Hoying, Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola) from Arlington, Texas, will have your jaw dropping at the pure talent.
™Since U Been Gone∫ (original by Kelly Clarkson) Pitch Perfect Soundtrack
Featured in the 2012 comedy, Pitch Perfect, Ester Dean and Skylar Astin take on the lead vocals in this a cappella re-make of the first American Idol’s hit 2004 single.
™Domino∫ (original by Jessie J) by J Rice
Gotta hand it to J Rice because not only does he produce his own music, he also does all the vocals, beats and sound effects for his songs. I guess he and Jessie J have three things in common: great voices, “J” in their names, and they like dominos.
™Thank you in Advance∫ by Boys II Men
You cannot mention a cappella without throwing in a little B2M. What else can I say, these guys are vocal gods.
™Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego∫ by Rockapella
Takin’ it back to the early 90s with the popular theme song from the hit PBS children’s television game show. Despite how goofy this song is, it is incredibly catchy. By the way … where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
™Apologize∫ (original by One Republic) by Committed
Another winning group from The Sing Off (season two), this group of six gentlemen (Therry Thomas, Dennis Baptiste, Tommy Gervais, Geston Pierre, Robert Pressley and Maurice Staple) from Oakwood University were inspired by another Grammy winning Oakwood a cappella group, Take 6. The guys definitely give One Republic a run for their money.
™Grenade∫ (original by Bruno Mars) by Delilah
Although these The Sing Off hopefuls couldn’t beat out Pentatonix, the eight-member, all-female group (Geena Glaser, Johanna Vinson, Hannah Juliano, Laina Walker, Amy Whitcomb, Kendall Young, Candace Eve and Ingrid Andress) had been together for less than a week before wowing the crowd with their earth-shattering rendition of Bruno Mars’ 2010 hit single. I didn’t know such a high music note existed until I heard this song.
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