Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Rockapella in concert. Watch the amazing Jeff Thacher at 1:30 perform solo.


I finally spent my ITunes Channukah card a few days ago.... on Rockapella and electric versions of some classical pieces. I found a great "Flight of the Bumblebee" and spent an hour looking for a well done "Sabre Dance." Alas, I did not find anything worthy. But I did rediscover Rockapella. Remember Where in the World..., the PBS kids game show that proved the sorry state of the education system. Kids couldn't find Spain on an outline map. The a cappela group provided transitional music plus choral cues during the show. When the crowd roared "Do it Rockapella" at the end the talented quintet launched into the song that put them on the map. The clever lyrics blew my skirt up. I'm sure my crush on the tall man with the jutting jaw and cornrows had something to do with my making Where in the World after school appointment televsion. Geek to the core-I am, was, and always will be.

I learned that the group is still recording orginal music and touring here and abroad. I downloaded a bunch of their tunes. The music, produced soley by vocal, is fun, fresh and displays the group's range. The harmonies are pitch perfect. The vocal percussion, aka beat box, of Jeff Thacher will amaze your ears. Soon you'll forget that sound comes from a human being. I was smiling from the first note and singing along by the last.