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| This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them.The Singers Unlimited were a four part jazz vocal goup formed in 1971 by Gene Puerling.Lo's, some years previously.The Singers Unlimited group were originally formed to record for commercials in the USA, but as time progressed, they were persuaded to enter the recording studio to record a series of albums.Christmas album (which was actually recorded before the group's association with MPS.Take 6 often gives credit to Puerling and the Singers Unlimted as innovators in the a cappella world, claiming that they "went to school" on Puerling's arrangements.Schwer to create his advanced harmonic concepts and the group's signature sound.In the overdubbing process, baritone Puerling and tenor Shelton would often add two additional middle parts, after which all parts were "doubled" and "tripled."Creating these extra tracks created the fuller, richer sound of the group's recordings, and is now a common recording practice.Len Dresslar (born 1924), bass of the Singers Unlimited, arguably best known as the voice of the Jolly Green Giant ("Ho, Ho, Ho!"Chicago, passed away in 2005.He had also been the President of the Chicago branch of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) for several years in the mid to late 1980s.This article on a United States singing group is a stub.You can help by expanding it.This page was last modified 12:08, 12 December 2007.See Copyrights for details.Norman as well, just leaves me almost speechless.Community in both Los Angeles and Chicago.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.See all 35 customer reviews...FREE with Super Saver Shipping.Day Shipping at checkout.Format: Box set
Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage.Please examine and play these discs.If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.See all 35 customer reviews...Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample.See all 349 customer reviews...The easiest way to shoot video reviews.If you like hearing complex harmonies sung by fine singers, then Magic Voices, by the Singers Unlimited, is for you.But while I fully appreciate the technical mastery of the Singers Unlimited, I must say that stylistically they sometimes exhibit poor taste.There are two things, I think, which make the work of the Singers Unlimited less than classic.There is the tiresome habit of the singers to scoop into their pitches, mostly in the melody.Perhaps this was enjoyed by audiences in the early seventies, but now, the technique is relegated to cheesy lounge singers.In particular is the arrangement of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm", which I can't help calling a stylistic crime.Gene Puerling's arrangements for them were, and still are, cutting edge, harmonically.It distracts the listener from the music.Singer's Unlimited were capable of.But I'm often not so happy with what they did.Lo's, an earlier group headed by Gene Puerling, were as technically amazing as the Singers Unlimited, but they had twice the soul and taste."Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided to other Amazon.Your vote will be counted and will appear on the product page within 24 hours."Bonnie's phrasing at times even better than the stand up bass.Yes, only God can give such beautiful melodies and harmonies to the people He loves.Listening to ballads like "where or when" etc literally brings tears to my eyes.BASF pressings (although the German BASF is very good).You will not hear how good the Singers Unlimited can sound until you hear them on vinyl.All of us have been duped by the music industry for selling us the snake oil "perfect sound of ever" silver disc.Just think about it: if cd really is "perfect sound of ever", we wouldn't have SACD now, would we?Anyhow, the music industry is all about marketing, bottom lines etc, and sound quality is last on their list, even Gene Puerling openly admits to this.In case you haven't noticed, way back before this group was formed, jingle singers such as Bonnie Herman, Kacey Cysik (do you know who she is?They can certainly sing circles around today's Norah Jones and the like (and Ms Jones won multiple Grammies recently).And I haven't mention singers like June Christy and Chris Connors, Ella, etc.Thank you Polygram for seeing the wisdom in this reissue, and everyone, anyone...Was this review helpful to you?See all 35 customer reviews...How dare I only give this 4 stars!It simply doesn't get any better than this.....This is by far the best vocal group I've ever heard.There is an element of shmaltz (chicken fat) here mixed, sometimes, with a bit too...Must Have for Music Lovers
Words can not adequately convey how wonderful this box set is.However be forewarned, it may well entranceyou because of the beautiful voices that...No matter your age or musical preferance, ANY vocal aficionado will drown in the overwhelming talent heard on these recordings.Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing Items Like This?Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Off Your StairMaster and Nautilus Purchase
Purchase a select StairMaster or Nautilus product offered by Amazon.This offer applies only to Amazon.For more about music, check out our blog, Amazon Earworm, and our monthly newsletters, Amazon Delivers.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.Track your recent orders.Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.Unlimited Access to over 1.Gene Puerling Considered by many to be the finest vocal harmony groups ever the Singers Unlimited were Don Shelton, Len Dresslar, Gene Puerling and Bonnie Herman.Founded by Puerling in Chicago in 1967 the group signed with MPS Records in Germany with whom they recorded fourteen albums over the next seven years.Listen to The Fool on the Hill in RealAudio.The Singers Unlimited were born out of a strange combination of stark commercialism and rare innovation that somehow yielded some pretty high art.Lo's, and later moved into jingle singing and arranging in Chicago.Singers expanded their four voices into eight, twelve, sixteen, and later into practically a hundred or more!CD set, the successfull and critically acclaimed three A Cappella albums by The Singers Unlimited, the group's shining hour and a highlight of vocal music in...PO Box 159, 11 Seal Cove Rd.Want More The Singers Unlimited?Highlights: A smokin version of her hit single Tambourine and a killer verse from Party Like a Rockstar.Get behind the scenes footage from other Sessions alums. |
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