Learning as I go along in life


One aspect that Scott Leonard called ‘the seamy underbelly’ of Rockapella history
January 26, 2011, 7:51 am
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At least the harmony has this gorgeous tone that one would expect from the Sean Altman era of Rockapella.

Here, we also see the beginning of Scott releasing his hair from the confines of mullets and gel.

That wall practically drips with 90′s aesthetic.

ETA: Purple and pink Sean? Really?



You have no idea how happy this video makes me.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!, originally uploaded by daligt.

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Compare/Contrast: O Mio Babbino Caro

The divine Inna Dukach featuring the Groovebarbers (with by her man Sean Altman)

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More hilarity from Sean Altman… (NSFW)
November 22, 2008, 2:07 am
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Blow, Murray, Blow

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Ah, early 90′s fashion….

According to the Youtube description, this is Rockapella singing “Won’t Be Long” on Japanese TV with a group that I don’t know the name.  If anyone who reads this and knows who they are, just drop me a message.



Album Review: Smilin’ by Rockapella

ROCKAPELLA, originally uploaded by Solevoci.

That’s right folks, the studio album from 2002 with Barry Carl retiring and the début of George Baldi III replacing him as Rockapella’s resident Bass Man. 

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Album Review: Rockapella, “Lucky Seven: Memories and Dreams”

Sean Altman, originally uploaded by skyvue.

Rockapella’s 1996 album is unique in many ways. One is that this is Sean Altman’s last album with them and is the second with new arrival Jeff Thacher, and another reason? It’s an incredible album, because when Sean left, he left with a bang.

One downside is that this album is out of print, which in my opinion, is wrong on so many levels it ain’t even funny.  Amazon.com came to my rescue and while it was a little pricey to get, it was worth every penny. Richard Jeni’s pizza analogy I used to describe “From N.Y.” from my last album review holds true here.

Laura from Bright and Beautiful talked about how Sean and Scott are like John Lennon and Paul Macartney, and she is right.  Sean is the quirky songwriter (John), and Scott is the romantic songwriter (Paul).

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Album Review: Rockapella “Volume Two: From N.Y.”

ShockaPella!, originally uploaded by Kordulak.

Best picture I could find on YouTube to capture the mood of my review of “From N.Y.”  And this review is very biased in my love for this album, and I’m not a trained reviewer or trained in singing, so a little caveat for you, reader.

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Compare/Contrast: Zombie Jamboree

Remake done by Kingston Trio (If anyone knows where the original is, let me know)

And the iconic remake done by Rockapella




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