Hey (American Readers of a certain age), Remember the TV Show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Remember the group Rockapella, that did all the music for the show?
The Group's still around (though they've had multiple member changes over the years). Here's their latest cover of the Beatles' "Let it Be" (Because I don't want everything on this blog to be angry).
The question on everyone's mind during season 2: Where in the world is SQ?? Huge thanks to @mvshortcut for reminding me that I had this edit through their recent SQ posts :)
Song: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego by Rockapella
Legendary a cappella group Rockapella were the recipients of the first lifetime achievement award from the Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards in 2014. This video was shown at the ceremony during the Boston Sings festival in April.
Since Deke Sharon was not only the founder of CASA and CARA, but also the musical director of The Sing-Off, he asked members of VoicePlay and Home Free to share some memories of Rockapella's influence on their own careers while they were on the road with the Sing-Off tour. Earl, Layne, Geoff, Tim, Adam, and Chris recorded a segment that begins at 7:26.
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Trivia
Rockapella's longtime beatboxer, Jeff Thatcher, produced 4:2:Five's first EP in 2001. He's also a visual artist, and has created several pieces of artwork for VoicePlay over the years.
4:2:Five recorded Rockapella's arrangement of "Hound Dog" for their 2004 album "Time Machine".
Layne has recorded and mixed tracks for Rockapella through his production studio, Rayne's Room.
Geoff subbed for Rockapella's bass, Ryan Chappelle, during their 2015 New Year's Eve show in Vegas.
Earl joined Tim Foust of Home Free, Jeremy Lister of Street Corner Symphony, prolific arranger Tom Anderson, and former 4:2:Five beatboxer Dave Baumgartner to record "Falling Over You" in 2021 as a 50th birthday tribute to Rockapella's original lead tenor, Sean Altman.
I was texting with my sister today about generational differences today and how specifically neither of us fit neatly in the group we’re “supposed” to belong to, and I was reminded of how once upon a time these idiots were Peak Entertainment.
A good reminder . . .
I know the song officially refers to Paul’s mother, Mary. But it’s hard to not also think about Mama Mary.
“Do whatever He tells you.”, then Let it be.
The best looking guys a gal could want protecting her. ♥
Rockapella ♥
From left to right: Sean Altman, Scott Leonard, Elliott Kerman, and Barry Carl.
Sean is Liorah’s love interest.. how could you not fall in love with him? He’s gorgeous. Also, I’m sad that Jeff’s not in this pic... bc he wasn’t part of the group yet but shhh.