@6eeyore9 - We edited the tune for this performance (and not most others), artistically sound as Ben's tune may be, because of the demographic of the audience and the educational nature of the festival. I'm very sure that Ben wouldn't curse in this situation either. Now, if it were a college gig...let 'em rip!
@meneptusmusic - Brilliant irony in your comment, even if you didn't know you were being ironic. It's a vocal jazz performance (even though this is a pop tune), and the audience is expected to behave as they would for an instrumental jazz performance, which means clapping is appreciated and considered polite after solos, even if it's during part of the next solo.
Seem like the main singer either stumbled on the lyrics or made them more polite. Regardless, I like this version better than Ben Folds' original. The cd version actually mde my eyes well up a bit. Very beautiful.
@6eeyore9 - We edited the tune for this performance (and not most others), artistically sound as Ben's tune may be, because of the demographic of the audience and the educational nature of the festival. I'm very sure that Ben wouldn't curse in this situation either. Now, if it were a college gig...let 'em rip!
csusvocaljazz 2 months ago
@meneptusmusic - Brilliant irony in your comment, even if you didn't know you were being ironic. It's a vocal jazz performance (even though this is a pop tune), and the audience is expected to behave as they would for an instrumental jazz performance, which means clapping is appreciated and considered polite after solos, even if it's during part of the next solo.
csusvocaljazz 2 months ago
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benfoldsmeright 11 months ago
I'm from Brazil I loved the see of you beautiful you has a beautiful voice, beautiful song loved hearing wonderful ..
congratulations to you all ......
RAFAELTG777 1 year ago
This is one of the most amazing collegiate a cappella song arrangements I have ever heard. Great job, guys.
whereismymind05 1 year ago 2
lyrics were changed slightly for this performance because it was performed at a High School Jazz Festival.
Rkouri 2 years ago 2
I'm a HUUUUGE Ben Folds fan, but this version is better than his. I love the scat. :) They totally made it their own.
jerida233 2 years ago 4
why edit art??? language is part of it, regardless of values
6eeyore9 2 years ago
Seem like the main singer either stumbled on the lyrics or made them more polite. Regardless, I like this version better than Ben Folds' original. The cd version actually mde my eyes well up a bit. Very beautiful.
Arctercon 2 years ago 3
Yeah, she probably didn't want to say "shit" very loudly in front of an audience. Especially not out in Folsom. ;D
szechwean 2 years ago 3
Two thumbs up guys!! Great song choice. One of my all time favorites.
wadeccockrill 2 years ago
Stunningly beautiful arrangement and performance.
BRAVO!
sistalinda 2 years ago
amazing.
i love this song even more now.
aiduhhh 2 years ago