Men's Quartets - Saturday Evening Post 3rd Edition (CD)

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Saturday Evening Post 3rd Edition (CD)

This top ten quartet's third CD is the first to include bass Brian Beck, a gold medalist, arranger and AIC recording organizer. Not only Beck's voice, but six of his arrangements are included on this diverse recording; he penned the charts of Chinese tune "Moa Li Hua," Maori "Pokarekare Ana" and the "New Zealand National Anthem." While there's more traditional barbershop far like "That's A Plenty" (inspired by 1940's champs the Mid-States Four) and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," SEP is known for variety, and pushing the envelope. So they have no problem throwing in "Barbara Ann" and "In The Still Of The Night," a Beck "Gospel Medley" and even accompanied rendition of "That's A Plenty" with Beck playing all the instruments (though not at the same time!). An enjoyable musical potpourri! (43:52 2004)

Song List:
That's a Plenty (arr. Brian Beck, inspirred by the Mid-States Four)
Tin Roof Blues (arr. Don Gray, orig. intro by Bobby Gray Jr.)
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (arr. Earl Moon)
I Hear Music (arr. Joe Johnson)
Moa Li Hua (arr. Brian Beck)
End of the World (arr. Staffan Paulsson)
Barbara Ann (arr. Lars Holmstrom)
In the Still of the Night (arr. Tom Gentry, recorded live at the Des Moines, IA Chapter Show)
Pokarekare Ana (arr. Brian Beck)
Follow the Drinking Gourd (arr. Bob Jones et. al.)
Blues in the Night (arr. Dave Briner)
It Is Well With My Soul (arr. David Harrington)
Gospel Medley (arr. Brian Beck)
New Zealand National Anthem (arr. Brian Beck)
That's a Plenty (with the band) (vocal/instrumental arr. Brian Beck)
Bonus Track: "The Ragin' Cajun"