Voices in Modern

by The Four Freshmen

Voices in Modern cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1954
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.33/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Revolutionizing the traditional vocal group sound, 'Voices in Modern' introduces highly complex, open-harmony jazz voicings rarely attempted by popular singing quartets. The Four Freshmen seamlessly blend the pristine, close harmonies of the barbershop tradition with the sophisticated chord structures of modern instrumental jazz. Their innovative vocal arrangements became a massive, foundational influence on Brian Wilson and the entire surf-pop harmony movement of the 1960s.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, vocal-group

Tracklist

  1. After You
  2. Over the Rainbow
  3. My Heart Stood Still
  4. The Nearness of You
  5. Street of Dreams
  6. We'll Be Together Again
  7. Circus
  8. Mood Indigo

Credits

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