Awhile ago I mentioned with enthusiasm that the King’s Singers were descending upon Hoosierbilly country. I was pleasantly surprised when their 2nd baritone, Chris Gabbitas, later commented on the post.
We went to the concert at the Goshen College Sauder Concert Hall. Pretty neat venue. It was full, and there were lots of doctors there. The hospital is all tied up with the college in something or other, and the hospital big shots and lots of docs were there. This guy had all the docs stand, and they were everywhere. I looked for my docs but I didn’t see them. Jewel pointed out a few to me, saying “Oh there’s doc so-and-so, and that’s doc whoever,” etc.
It would have been a good place to have a heart attack.
Which I nearly did, the singing was so incredible! The King’s Singers have an unbelievable mastery of blend, intonation, and musicality in general. They have completely conquered the art of ensemble singing.
Which is no small feat. But every tone was perfectly placed, perfectly pitched, perfectly balanced, to create a level of vocal music that is a rare privilege to experience.
I introduced myself to Chris afterwards and got a picture for ITF. Thanks for the great concert my friend!
Thanks to my buddy Benji Mast for help with the pic.
5 Responses
December 10th, 2006 at 7:20 pm
“Thanks to my buddy Benji Mast for help with the pic.”
Oh great. Another photoshopped image.
And what exactly is he propping on your shoulder?
December 10th, 2006 at 8:50 pm
Impressive…
I am currently listening to their most recent Christmas album. I was thinking about how pure and sweet the sound was/is… Very good. I am looking forward to the Valentine day concert. Did you meet Doug with DJ Records. Very nice guy also. They don’t look down their noses at anyone that is for sure. Great group of guys. What was your favorite song???
Glen
December 10th, 2006 at 9:30 pm
Too cool! Shari and I have a date to hear them in Pittsburgh in Feb.
December 11th, 2006 at 12:15 am
Ha ha! Mark, the only thing photoshopped was some red eye and glasses glare. It’s a genuine pic. I know, it’s my own fault if anybody’s skeptical!
That’s his autographing pen in his hand.
Glen, probably Timepiece. I heard them do just the first part of it several years ago when I caught them at the Barbershop convention, so I especially wanted to hear the whole thing. The sounds they create on that piece are amazing.
Saw Doug but didn’t meet him. You’re right, they all seem to be very approachable, humble men.
December 11th, 2006 at 11:26 am
Thanks, Tom, for the reassurance as well as the explanation.