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The Real Group

Real Group

Members: Anton Forsberg, Janis Strazdins, Lisa Ostergren, Emma Nilsdotter, Anders Edenroth
Former Members: Peder Karlsson, Anders Jalkeus, Katarina Henryson, Morten Vinther, Margareta Bengtson, Johanna Nyström

The Real Group was formed in 1984 by five students at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm. The original members were eager to explore the artistic world of vocal music with an emphasis on jazz, pop and folk music. The group quickly gained an international audience and has grown to become one of the cornerstones of modern a cappella.

Today the legacy of The Real Group is maintained and further developed by worldwide concert tours, recordings, educational mentoring and published scores. The mentorship has evolved over the years and continuously seeks to integrate artistic aspirations with human rights, ecological awareness, global concern and a feministic mindset.

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The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 1 : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 1

'How Come It Is So Hard To Be The Way You Are' is a rockin' humorous look at today's society. The recording of the English version of this song can only be found on the album, 'Get Real.' 'Heavenly Crystal,' the english version of a folk song well known in Sweden, this arrangement is inspired by the music of J.S. Bach. Just plain cool - there's no other way to describe Anders Edenroth's newest arrangement, 'Words'! Edenroth has created a witty, sophisticated examination of the nature of 'words' - their sense, their social role, and the varied ways they can be sung and spoken - which will intrigue jazz choirs at all levels. "Gota" - Pronounced 'geu-ta' (hard 'g') - has its name from the Faeroe Islands in the Northern Atlantic. The music line and wordless vocal jazz treatment fuses with ethnic folk music in a truly original way. A true 'performance piece' and favorite in the repertoire of Swedish vocal giants The Real Group, Gota has quickly gained recognition world wide. For vocal jazz oriented high school and beyond.

Songlist: Words, Heavenly Crystal, How Come It Is So Hard To Be The Way You Are, Gota

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Real Group | 4392b | Sheet Music Collection | $8.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 2 : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 2

The CD 'Nothing But The Real Group' was met with nothing but praise and excitement by fans worldwide. This package includes 3 titles from that album - 'Chili Con Carne,' Anders Edenroth's most popular original arrangement; this title has become a staple in the high school and collegiate Jazz Choir repertoire. 'As Rain,' another Anders Edenroth original; this beautiful ballad will challenge the singers and warm the hearts of any who hear it. Their arrangement of 'God Only Knows,' is a very worthy treatment of the Beach Boys' classic. Also included is 'A Cappella In Acapulco' another exciting Anders Edenroth original with an exciting Latin groove, featured on their album titled 'Unreal.' Anders Edenroth's playful, humorous composition, 'I Sing, You Sing,' features a wickedly catchy tune and clever lyrics, with a repeating refrain and verse structure that make this a pleasure to learn. Perfect for a good high school jazz choir and beyond! Featured on their CD 'One For All.'

Songlist: Chili Con Carne, As Rain, A Cappella In Acapulco, God Only Knows, I Sing, You Sing

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Real Group | 4389b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 4 : SATB divisi : Sheet Music Collection

The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 4

"There Will Never Be Another You " is a sensitive treatment of the jazz standard that opens as a ballad before moving to a buoyant swing feel. Great tune, great arrangement. SATB a cappella with soprano solo. "Come Sunday" - Careful voice leading makes the contemporary harmonic changes and chord voicings in this chart quite accessible in this SSATBB a cappella arrangement. It features a strong 5 and 6 part into featuring the first chorus with a pyramid background behind a soprano melody moving into spread harmonies. The second chorus is open for a improvised solo with a tag over a 3-part harmonized background with walking bass. The chart ends with a 6-way harmonized "quasi-shout" chorus moving back into the origianl melody. Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" never had it so good in this marvelous Edenroth arrangement.

Songlist: There Will Never Be Another You, Come Sunday, Sir Duke, Very Early

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Voicing: SATB divisi | Performed by The Real Group | 7808b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 5 : Sheet Music Collection

The Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 5

A timeless Burt Bacharach song "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" is brought to new life by Anders Edenroth. A straightforward and accessible arrangement that celebrates the classic sound of the late '60s. This challenging vocal jazz arrangement of "It Don't Mean a Thing" captures the energy and pizazz of Duke Ellington's original. For skilled singers - not a dull moment! "Since You've Been Gone" - A cheeky arrangement of an original song by Anders Edenroth and Emma Nilsdotter from The Real Group. A great chance to tell those past loves that "I'm better off without you!"

Songlist: I'll Never Fall In Love Again, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Since You've Been Gone

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Performed by The Real Group | 4511b | Sheet Music Collection | $7.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : The Real Group Christmas : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

The Real Group : The Real Group Christmas bestseller

One of the most famous Christmas songs ever written, 'Silent Night' gets the Real Group treatment, this very challenging arrangement is breath-taking to say the least! 'Star Over Bethlehem' (In Swedish, 'Glans over sjo och strand') is the english version of a popular Swedish Christmas carol by Alice Tegner. 'Prepare the Way' (in Swedish, 'Bereden vag for Herran') is another heartwarming Christmas carol, soprano Margareta Jalkeus' arranges this beautiful piece. You can hear the swedish versions of all three of these songs on The Real Group's Christmas album, "En riktig jul". "The World for Christmas", title track of the Christmas CD release by The Real Group, is a timeless song for any season and carries a heartfelt wish for our world in the future. Fusing light vocal jazz with hints of chorale and folk music, this strictly SATB setting with an optional piano part is widely accessible for high school and beyond.

Songlist: Silent Night, Prepare The Way, Star Over Bethlehem, The World for Christmas

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Real Group | 4391b | Sheet Music Collection | $8.50 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Best Of - (Allt Det Basta) : 1 CD

The Real Group : Best Of - (Allt Det Basta)    Out of Print

Well what can be say about a Best Of CD from quite possibly the best a cappella group in the world? How about Wow! Amazing! Incredible! We could go on but suffice to say this is a must have a cappella CD for any fan of unaccompanied vocal harmony. With twenty tracks this is long, sublime listening experience that fully covers the breath and depth of this fabulous Swedish quintet. There are four new tracks including an Anders Edenroth arrangement of "Man e Man" and a touch of Spain in the closing audience favorite "Granada". Plus, to add to the joy, there are two brand new arrangements of the now classic "Chile con Carne" and the divine, entrancing "Li'l Darlin'" The Real Group is the best selling artist in the Primarily A Cappella catalog and we very quickly expect this to to become our best selling CD ever. We hate to be pushy, (honest) but you really, really should Buy This CD!

Songlist: Chili Con carne, Substitute For Life, Dancing Queen, Li'l Darlin', Flight of the Foo Birds, Commonly Unique, Kristallen den fine, Alla Talar Med Varandra, A Cappella i Acapulco, Att Angora en Brygga, Varfor far man inte bara vara som man ar?, Cage Of Promises, En Sommer, Man e Man, Vem kan Segla.., Ett Liv for Mig, Lift Me Up, Telephone Talking, Underbart ar Kort, Granada

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Performed by The Real Group | 4465c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Christmas : 1 CD

The Real Group : Christmas    Out of Print

The Real Group, glorious, award-winning mixed-voice a cappella vocal quintet from Sweden, has long been one of the most respected and admired artists of vocal harmony music. In Sweden they represent the highest of musical and artistic quality, regardless of genre, and have collaborated with many of Sweden's finest musicians. Year after year, the group ranks among our best sellers. "Christmas," their second Christmas album, is simply marvelous and reflects the ample talents in both singing and arranging that have made them one of our favorites. Several tracks are in English including a great live 8-minute "American Christmas Medley" ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Rudolf the Rednosed Reindeer," "Frosty the Snowman," "Winter Wonderland," "Jingle Bells," "White Christmas" and a swinging, jazzy "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"), plus John Lennon/Yoko Ono's "Happy Christmas," and a bluesy "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Most songs arranged by the amazing Anders Edenroth. 14 tunes in all, 'Christmas' is a highly recommended holiday treat for all a cappella fans!

Songlist: Stilla Natt, Det Ar En Ros Utsprungen, Happy Christmas, American Christmas Medley, The Big Juleblues, Sankta Lucia, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Christmas Oratorio, Bereden Vag For Herran, En Riktig Jul, Ris A La Malta, Grisvisan, Sprakande Julmedley, Jul, Jul, Stralande Jul

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Performed by The Real Group | 7635c | 1 CD | $19.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Commonly Unique : 1 CD : 862220

The Real Group : Commonly Unique

Sweden's Real Group began sixteen years ago, singing in Swedish. Subsequent recordings produced what some consider definitive versions of classic American jazz standards, as well as what became staples of the Real Group repertoire, such as "Chili Con Carne" and "Acappella in Acapulco." Their previous release, "One For All," saw the group focusing on original material, written in English. "Commonly Unique" continues the focus on self-written compositions, and though the unmistakable clarity and tone that instantly identifies their sound is there, this is just as much an adult contemporary record as it is jazz. The use of effects processing to enrich the sound, especially on the vocal percussion and bass, adds a modern edge and feel. "Substitute for Life," a commentary on the ill effects of television, melds a relentlessly cheery chorus with the dire incantation of the verse, all driven by an energetic trip-hop beat. "Thousand Things" will be a new Real Group classic, returning to warmly familiar jazz territory with an inspired melody and brisk tempo. The nuanced musing of "Stay" features a vocal trumpet, subtly marking the tonal landscape. Pretty ballads such as "Song Of Love," "Long Way To Go" and "Love And Let Go" are glossy pastiches, sweetly delectable and easy to digest. "Commonly Unique" is aptly titled, and will bring together both old and new fans of the most gifted a cappella vocal jazz group performing today.

Songlist: Substitute For Life, Telephone Talking, Commonly Unique, Thousand Things, Run, Run, Run, Love and Let Go, Stay, Lift Me Up, Big Bad World, Song Of Love, Cage Of Promise, Long Way To Go, Eyes Of A Child

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Performed by The Real Group | 4790c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Debut : 1 CD : 001

The Real Group : Debut    Out of Print

This album is the first by The Real Group (recorded in 1987) as you might suspect from the title. It was recorded with two microphones straight to a two-track tape deck with no mix down. Amazing! They are already so good you won't realize that fact by the most critical listening. What dynamic balance! The original release was a vinyl edition of 2500. In 1995 that early recording was rereleased on cd and given the appropriate title, Debut. Of the thirteen tunes, three are sung in Swedish, while the rest are the types of familiar covers that we've come to expect, "All Of Me," "Misty," "Li'l Darlin'," "Night And Day," "As Time Goes By," "My Romance" and "Who Put The Bomp," among others. It's a must for anyone who is following the career of this extraordinary group.

Songlist: All of Me, Misty, Joy Spring, Coffee Calls For A Cigarette, Medgon Knsliga Fr Grnt, Blues For Alice, Li'l Darlin, Night and Day, As Time Goes By, Båtlåt, My Romance, Vårsång, Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp Ba Bomp Ba Bomp)

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Performed by The Real Group | 4396c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : En Riktig Jul : 1 CD

The Real Group : En Riktig Jul    Out of Print

Named "Best Holiday Album" at the 1998 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards, "En Riktig Jul" is a gossamer-fine collection of thirteen songs, sung in Swedish. While only "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night) is recognizable to us non-Swedes, the mood requires no translation. The Real Group's sound integrates the smoothest jazz progressions into an adult contemporary motif, creating a tonal landscape of unsullied purity. The bell chords of "Sang Till Karl-Bertil Johnsson, 14 ar" segue into an understated lead, spotlighted against an arpeggiated backdrop of notes, melting as they fall..."Glans Over Sjo Och Strand" sounds like a hopeful hymn of possibility to the coming year, while "Fridfull Och Stilla?" uses binary form to create a musical oxymoron: a rapidly descending series of fifths, juxtaposed between a slow and deliberate 3/4 processional.

Songlist: Stilla Natt, Bereden Vag For Herran, Det Ar En Ros Utsprungen, Sang Till Karl-Bertil Jonsson, Glans Over Sjo Och Strand, Sankta Lucia, Nar Det Lider Mot Jul, En Riktig Jul, Vem Skulle Vilja Ha En Jul Utan Jul, Julbocken, Fridfull Och Stilla?, Tomtarnas Julnatt, Sprakande Julmedley

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Performed by The Real Group | 4398c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Get Real : 1 CD

The Real Group : Get Real    Out of Print

A Korean import, this CD is similar to the Real Group's earlier release, 'Unreal,' with a few very exciting differences. If you've ever looked at their sheet music collection published by 'Walton,' you may have stumbled upon a song called 'How Come Its So Hard To Be The Way You Are?' If you've listened to a decent amount of their Swedish repertoire, you would have learned that the song is actually the English version of 'Varfor Far Man Inte Bara Vara Som Man Ar?' But where can you find the English version of this song? Look no further, its on 'Get Real.' A few other new highlights to this CD are a studio version of 'Strawberry Fields Forever,' their award-winning cover of 'Dancing Queen,' and you'll get to hear English lyrics added to 'For The One I Love.' All three of these additional tracks show off the group's virtuoso ability to create a vocal accompaniment that you will swear sounds more like other instruments rather than the human voice! While you may have heard many of the tracks on this CD before, this is a must have for all Real Group fans worldwide!

Songlist: A Cappella in Acapulco, A Child is Born, Dancing Queen, Wait and See, How Come It Is So Hard To Be The Way You Are, What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life?, For the One I Love, Flight of the Foo-Brids, Love Is Meant For Everybody, Come Together, Strawberry Fields Forever, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Kristallen Den Fina

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Performed by The Real Group | 4754c | 1 CD | $19.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Live In Japan : 1 CD

The Real Group : Live In Japan

"Live music is a powerful thing" says the opening sentence of this recording's liner notes and for The Real Group it is especially true. Recorded in April 2013 at the intimate jazz club Billboard Live Club in Osaka and Tokyo, this superb recording showcases the stunning voices and sublime arrangements that make the Real Group one of the very best in the business. Some of the songs on the recording have been in their repertoire for awhile but have never been recorded before by current group members Emma and Morton. They bring a fresh new interpretation of the material and its wonderful to hear how these old favorites have developed. There is also plenty of new material such as "Lucky Luke", the Daft Punk song "Harder Better Faster Stronger", the swingin' "Gee! Mine or Mozart's?" and Michael Jackson's "Bad". This reviewer has had the great pleasure of hearing the Real Group perform live and this recording helps relive the experience and for those of you who have not heard them live now here's your chance. The physical CD comes with a lovely color booklet chock full of photos and musings from the group members.

Songlist: Gota, Pass Me The Jazz, Nature Boy, Lucky Luke, Bad, Hellosong, A Life For Me, Catching The Big Fish, Harder Better Faster Stronger, Gee! Mine or Mozart's?, Love's Forever, Love's For You, For Me, For Now, Words, Julfemman, Mister Father, Count Basie Medley

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Performed by The Real Group | 22142c | 1 CD | $19.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Live In Stockholm : 1 CD

The Real Group : Live In Stockholm    Out of Print

Wah-wah-wa-wa-wahao, and so we dive into the beginning of "Splanky," that classic of wordless scat with the driving jazz chords which usually need the accompaniment of a big band to be so effective. Yow! Ok, ok, lets quiet it down with the subtle vocal intertwining of "When I Fall In Love." And now give them a medium tempo, combo feeling, with "Good Bait." Thus a great performance takes the audience though successive tempo changes, moods, and by a recording lets those of us who never had the chance to see the live Real Group experience that. They are so polished that it is easy to forget this is live until the end of each song reminds us of the audience. Every Real Group fan should have this one.?

Songlist: Splanky, When I Fall In Love, Good Bait, Lil darlin', There Will Never Be Another You, Night and Day, Waltz For Debby, 'Round Midnight, I've Found A New Baby, Come Sunday, Strawberry Fields Forever, Den Lysnande Maria

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Performed by The Real Group | 4397c | 1 CD | $15.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Nothing But The Real Group : 1 CD : 21376

The Real Group : Nothing But The Real Group

We can't start with superlatives when describing the Real Group's work. Our thesaurus isn't infinite. Suffice it to say that they are the premiere jazz a cappella group in Sweden. Well, maybe in Europe. Ok, ok, in the world. They open with a choral scat introduction as they launch into an upbeat "It Don't Mean A Thing." Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" never had it so good. Sweet and slow harmonious interplay is the texture of "When I Fall In Love." Don't drift off into a reverie because (pow!) here's the well known "Chili Con Carne," and so we are alternately jazzed and beguiled by a dozen great tunes, all in English.

Songlist: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Sir Duke, When I Fall in Love, Chili Con Carne, God Only Knows, As Rain, Drive My Car, There Will Never Be Another You, Come Sunday, Very Early, I'm With You, Everybody Needs Somebody to Love

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Performed by The Real Group | 4391c | 1 CD | $19.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : One For All : 1 CD : 37985 648229

The Real Group : One For All    Out of Print

The Real Group have set a standard, indeed the standard, as the royalty of a cappella vocal jazz. From their youthful beginnings at the Academy of Music in Stockholm, where they acquired the prodigious technical expertise that has since become their trademark, to their current reign as best-selling recording artists, the Real Group has earned widespread recognition and acclaim. In keeping with this tradition, they have released "One For All," containing fourteen mostly original songs, written and sung in proficient English. "I Sing, You Sing," about that song that you just can't seem to get out of your head (and it makes you crazy!) has a simple melody that outlines the triads in bell-like tones; like a nursery rhyme, it is easy to remember and impossible to forget. The ethereal "Three Poems" adapts the verse of Emily Dickinson, the traditional "Vem Kan Segla Fvrutan Vind" features a harmonica solo that compliments the melancholy melody. "One Summer" is one example of many that illustrates why the group is so successful: perfect pitch and arrangements that challenge and cajole the ear combine to produce a sound without compare. This is the vocal jazz release of the year.

Songlist: We're Five, For My Lady, The Venture Of Living, I Found The Key, Walking Down The Street, Hard To Say Goodbye, The Wonderful World Of Sports, I Sing, You Sing, Splanky, A Word, Simplicity, The Lost Jewel, Vem kan segla forutan vind, Small Talk, One Summer, Swedish Hit Medley

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Performed by The Real Group | 4399c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Original : 1 CD : 92562

The Real Group : Original    Out of Print

When musicians totally create their own work rather interpret the songs others have written they naturally embellish their own harmonious strength. Thus it is on Original, in which the tunes are so naturally sung that they become as familiar as standards before they are finished the first time! That is the response of your enthusiastic reviewer who knows not a word of Swedish in which the songs are sung and the notes are written. There is a quiet beauty infusing this whole album which will beguile you into listening to it again and again.

Songlist: Alla talar med varandra, en sommar, stå och se på, ett liv fr mig, hon som jag vill va, jag vill va med dig, somna min vn, vart har alla gentlemn tagit vgen, gå frbi dig sjlv, kp dig ett ord, nu, bara vi

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Performed by The Real Group | 4395c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Roster : 1 CD : 21405

The Real Group : Roster    Out of Print

As we join the Real Group this time we are treated to the Swedish version of Anders Edenroth's "A Cappella I Acapulco." Listen to the mouth popping percussion! Fabulous. On this album all the songs are sung in Swedish, which, for those of us who don't, is a perfect opportunity to just listen. No meaning to distract from sheer musical pleasure. Thus we are simply stunned by the impossibly beautiful vocal trumpet throughout "Somna Mitt Barn," hey wait a minute, is that a real trumpet? Even sans Swedish, the musical humor of "Styrman Karlssons Ùventyr Med Porslinspjsen" brings a smile. Great!

Songlist: A Cappella in Acapulco, Somna Mitt Barn, Vid Stranden, Sakta Vi Ga Genom Stan, Den Jag lskar, En Gang I Stokholm, Berattelsen om Bertril, Varfor Ar Louise Sa Blyg?, Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa, Nygammal Vals, Styrman Karlssons Aventyr Med Porslinspjasen, Pippi Langstrump-Potpourri

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Performed by The Real Group | 4392c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : The Best - Tour Souvenir Album : 1 CD

The Real Group : The Best - Tour Souvenir Album    Out of Print

Much like the Swedish release 'Allt Det Basta' this Korean import shows the Real Group at their best! It does have a few of the same titles, like the exciting new versions of 'Chili Con Carne,' 'Li'l Darlin' and their version of ABBA's 'Dancing Queen,' but it also has some other titles not previously presented on the same CD. Including 'Big Bad World,' 'I Sing You Sing,' the live version of 'Splanky,' the Beatles' classic 'Come Together,'and 'Bara Vi' to name a few! Focusing mostly on their contemporary tunes, this CD would be a great pick for a first time listener of this sensational Swedish vocal quintet!

Songlist: Chili Con Carne (New version), Substitute For Life, Big Bad World, Walking Down The Sreet, I Sing You Sing, Vem Kan Segla Forutan Vind, Splanky (Live), Alla Talar Med Varandra, Bara Vi, Flight of the Foo-birds, Dancing Queen (With Frida of Abba), A Cappella In Acapulco, Come Together, L'il Darlin' (New version), Man E Man (Live), Granada

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Performed by The Real Group | 4756c | 1 CD | $19.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : The Middle Of Life : 1 CD

The Real Group : The Middle Of Life    Out of Print

The A Cappella world is abuzz with the good news: the release of "The Middle of Life," The Real Group's much-anticipated new CD. Even better, "Life" is all new, all originals, all studio and all in English! Anders Edenroth writes the music and lyrics to "Prime Time Blues," a funky, saucy romp that features the title phrase and some state-of-the-art vocal percussion and mock horns, his "Words" is a lyrical, rhythmic masterpiece, "Friendship" has Anders singing a mellow, soaring lead, and his "The Grass Grows Greener" is an instant jazz standard with his voice adding a muted, precise tone. Peder Karlsson writes the understated, bluesy "Mister Father," his "Are You Coming To Me" is a salsa-flavored fiesta tune featuring Katarina on lead, "A Quiet Song" features Peder's slow, bluesy voice, and "Gota," featuring Peder and Katarina, has a simple, meandering melody that builds in intensity to symphonic proportions. Margareta Jalkeus writes "Spring Is Coming" and has a nice, soaring solo riff that becomes a dreamy scat sequence, and has a moody, mysterious lead on her "My Hidden World." Katarina Henryson writes "I Tried," shares writing credits with Anders on the ironic, pop-ish "A Perfect Life," and her bluenote alto on her "Given" is sweetly profound. So much talent here - we find ourselves listening to this CD again and again to appreciate just how far the a cappella envelope has been pushed, and comparing the genius and musical focus of the individual composers. Simply put, "The Middle of Life" is a masterpiece, an unexpected gift from Sweden to be unwrapped and savored on many levels!

Songlist: Prime Time Blues, Mister Father, Words, Spring Is Coming, I Tried, Friendship, Are You Coming To Me?, The Grass Grows Greener, My Hidden World, A Perfect Life, A Quiet Song, Given, Gota

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Performed by The Real Group | 4610c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : The Real Album : 1 CD

The Real Group : The Real Album    Out of Print

When you're good, you're good and the Real Group are as fantastic as ever. Not only do they have some of the best voices in the business along with some of the most fascinating and creative arrangements they also sure know how to write a song! Here we are treated to a collection of original songs which absolutely demonstrate as to why few people would disagree with the statement that The Real Group is the most talented a cappella group performing today. The compositions are all in English, are all new and offer an array of styles including their classic sound on "Pass Me The Jazz" and "Flying High", a country song "A Minute on Your Lips", the vocalese "Gee! Mine or Moe's Art?" (G Minor Mozart) and the beautiful ballad "Anna's Song". The delightfully intelligent lyrics are refreshing with "Modern Man" and "Nostalgia World" being particular standouts. Our opinion of this group grows with every listen as every track is a gem that you will want to savor over and over again.

Songlist: Bumble Bee, Pass Me The Jazz, A Lifetime Takes A Lifetime To Fulfill, Nostalgia World, Lay It In My Hand, A Minute On Your Lips, The Modern Man, The Window That Leads To Your World, A Little Kindness, Anna's Song, Flying High, Gee! Mine Or Moe's Art?

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Performed by The Real Group | 4001c | 1 CD | $19.95 | A Cappella


The Real Group : The Real Thing : 1 CD

The Real Group : The Real Thing    Out of Print

Now, why do we love the Real Group so much? One of the many reasons is they have vocally mastered just about every music genre out there... and this CD proves just that! Many of these songs might be familiar to the die-hard Real Group fans out there, but unless you've seen them in concert you probably have not heard them sing their rockin' version of the Beatles' 'Ticket To Ride'or the beautiful melody and the lush background harmonies in 'Song From The Snow.' Also, when you purchase this CD you'll be treated to an additional disc that you can pop in your DVD player and watch them sing 'Ticket to Ride,' 'Splanky,' 'No More Blues' and a few other fun tunes, in a live recording! Don't miss this CD!

Songlist: Ticket To Ride, Dancing Queen (New recording), Ris a'la Malta, Att Angora en Brygga, Walkin', Skylark, Body and Soul, Kristallen den Fina, Commonly Unique, The Wonderfful World of Sports, Var Hat Alla Genytlman Tagit Vagen, Boogie Woogie Tango, Song From The Snow

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Performed by The Real Group | 4757c | 1 CD | $19.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Unreal : 1 CD

The Real Group : Unreal    Out of Print

Whee! "The Flight Of The Foobirds" is chock full of delicious scat, "A Cappella In Acapulco" is not only alliteratively alluring but it will have your feet tapping for sure. "A Child Is Born" is nothing short of unreal! Hmm, there's a recording title there somewhere. The vocal trumpet on that one tune is plenty of reason enough to listen to Unreal! about a hundred times. It doesn't seem possible. What we have here is one of two cds released only for the Canadian and U.S. markets which includes some of the very finest of The Real Group. In addition to the dozen tunes sung in English, there are two Swedish folk songs. No, no, neither the Beatles nor Hoagy Carmichael is Swedish but Anders Edenroth is, and shares three originals with us including the aforementioned "A Cappella In Acapulco."

Songlist: Flight of the Foo-Brids, Walkin', A Cappella in Acapulco, A Child is Born, Come Together, Wait and See, Skylark, I've Found a New Baby, What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life?, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Body and Soul, Kristallen Den Fina, Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa, For the One I Love

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Performed by The Real Group | 4394c | 1 CD | $15.98 | A Cappella


The Real Group : Varfor Far Man Inte Bara Vara Som Man Ar? : 1 CD

The Real Group : Varfor Far Man Inte Bara Vara Som Man Ar?    Out of Print

Again, we are behind in our Swedish lessons and must rely on our ears and hearts to enjoy this 1994 release. Do you realize that it's been ten years since the Real Group got together! It seems like only yesterday. Their horizons are continually expanding. That title track is rock 'n roll or my name isn't This Reviewer. Hey who slipped in the piano on that one track? That sounds suspiciously like Maurice Chevalier. Familiar to our ears are "Dancing Queen." The total scat and bass rendition of "The Flight Of The Foo-Birds" is extra special! "Boogie-Woogie Tango" in Swedish? Yes, right here!

Songlist: Monicas Vals, Varfor Far Man inte Bara Vara Som Man Ar?, Vanta Och Se, I En Tavla Utav Zorn, Underbart Ar Kort I, Underbart Ar Kort II, Flight of the Foo-Birds, Sa Skimrande Var Aldrig Havet, Sommar Och Vinter, Den Flinska Klochan, Ensam Hemma, Boogie Woogie Tango, Du Ar Det Vackra Jag Ser I Mitt Liv, Dancing Queen

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Performed by The Real Group | 4393c | 1 CD | $16.98 | A Cappella


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Nature Boy : SSATB : Anders Edenroth : eden ahbez : The Real Group : 1 CD : WRG1032 : 785147026662

Anders Edenroth : Nature Boynew

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. This beautiful song was written by eden ahbez and made famous by Nat King Cole. This arrangement by Anders Edenroth was created for performance by The Real Group and translates well to full choir.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: eden ahbez Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $3.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1032


A Cappella In Acapulco : SAATTB : Anders Edenroth : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1002 : 073999857603

Anders Edenroth : A Cappella In Acapulco

Composer: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SAATTB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1002


All Creatures of our God and King : SSAATTBB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1021 : 884088659172

Anders Edenroth : All Creatures of our God and King

Combining one of our best-loved hymns with rhythmic vocal jazz background makes this a stunning crossover work to be enjoyed by both singers and audience. The eight-part arrangement will work very well even with a smaller, but strong group of singers. A work that will surely bring light and joy to your program!

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1021


As Rain : SATB : Anders Edenroth : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1001 : 073999455403

Anders Edenroth : As Rain

Composer: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1001


Bumble Bee : SSAA : Anders Edenroth : Memphis Minnie : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1020 : 884088647834

Anders Edenroth : Bumble Bee

A must for your young choir! This is a new accompanied version of last season's great success for mixed choirs. With its soothing rhythm, it paints the image of the never-resting bee, a true wonder of life, with a simple message that also fits choirs of all ages. For a bigger sound, consider combining the treble choir with your mixed choir, adding the new piano part as well! Available separately: SSAA(TB) a cappella, SSAA, Piano Part. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Memphis Minnie Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1020


Chili Con Carne : SSATB : Anders Edenroth : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1013 : 884088163808

Anders Edenroth : Chili Con Carne

This perennially popular song from The Real Group is now available for treble voices, allowing younger school choirs to get into a jazzy groove with this fun, upbeat concert work. Features syncopated, Latin-like rhythms and witty lyrics, with repeated figures that make this easier to teach and learn.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1013
Other Voicings: SSA


Friendship : SATB divisi : Anders Edenroth : Cole Porter : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1018 : 884088564889

Anders Edenroth : Friendship

Written as a jazz original for The Real Group, it works just as well for larger choirs of high school level and beyond. The song tells about "Destiny," the ship of your life's journey, with friendship as the central theme. With a beautiful melody line and cool background rhythms, it will make a great program addition.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Cole Porter Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATB divisi | Sheet Music | $2.45 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1018


God Only Knows : SSATB : Tomas Bergquist : Brian Wilson : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1003 : 073999590814

Tomas Bergquist : God Only Knows

Arranger: Tomas Bergquist | Composers: Brian Wilson and Mike Love Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1003


Gota : SATTB : Peder Karlsson : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1016 : 884088392963

Peder Karlsson : Gota

Pronounced 'geu-ta' (hard 'g') - has its name from the Faeroe Islands in the Northern Atlantic. The music line and wordless vocal jazz treatment fuses with ethnic folk music in a truly original way. A true 'performance piece' and favorite in the repertoire of Swedish vocal giants The Real Group, Gota has quickly gained recognition world wide. For vocal jazz oriented high school and beyond.

Arranger: Peder Karlsson Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATTB | Sheet Music | $2.45 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1016


Heavenly Crystal : SATBB : Peder Karlsson : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1005 : 073999606317

Peder Karlsson : Heavenly Crystal

Arranger: Peder Karlsson Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1005


How Come It Is So Hard To Be The Way You Are : SATTB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1008 : 073999165685

Anders Edenroth : How Come It Is So Hard To Be The Way You Are

How Come It Is So Hard To Be the Way You Are? This work by the countertenor of The Real Group is a humorous look at today's society.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATTB | Sheet Music | $1.75 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1008


I Sing, You Sing : SSATB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1011 : 884088144708

Anders Edenroth : I Sing, You Sing

Ever get a tune stuck in your head? Anders Edenroth's playful, humorous composition features a wickedly catchy tune and clever lyrics, with a repeating refrain and verse structure that make this a pleasure to learn. Perfect for a good high school jazz choir and beyond!

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1011


I'll Never Fall In Love Again : SATBB : Anders Edenroth : Burt Bacharach : The Real Group : Promises, Promises : Sheet Music : WRG1024 : 888680068042

Anders Edenroth : I'll Never Fall In Love Again

A timeless Burt Bacharach song brought to new life by Anders Edenroth. A straightforward and accessible arrangement that celebrates the classic sound of the late '60s.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Burt Bacharach | Lyricist: Hal David Performed By: The Real Group | Musical: Promises, Promises

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.55 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1024


It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) : SATBB : Anders Edenroth : Duke Ellington : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1023 : 888680068028

Anders Edenroth : It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

This challenging vocal jazz arrangement captures the energy and pizazz of Duke Ellington's original. For skilled singers - not a dull moment!

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Duke Ellington Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.55 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1023


Lucky Luke : SATBB : Morten Vinther : Morten Vinther : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1031

Morten Vinther : Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke is a beautiful ballad by Real Group baritone Morten Vinther. Gentle and poignant, the song talks of the advice an adult might give a child: Always trust your heart, because it wont lie to you, and you'll be able to see through black or white, wrong or right.

Composer: Morten Vinther Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1031


Pass Me The Jazz : SATB divisi : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1019 : 884088566173

Anders Edenroth : Pass Me The Jazz

This up-tempo vocal jazz piece written for The Real Group features sections of scat singing. Left intentionally without dynamic markings, it is meant to get its "color" from the performers. Enjoy!

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATB divisi | Sheet Music | $2.55 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1019


Prepare The Way : SATTB : Margareta Jalkeus : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1007 : 073999682786

Margareta Jalkeus : Prepare The Way

Arranger: Margareta Jalkeus Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATTB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1007


Prime Time Blues : SATBB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1014 : 884088223373

Anders Edenroth : Prime Time Blues

With its catchy melody, exciting vocal percussion and clever lyrics, this vocal jazz arrangement is simply awesome, and is the feature track on The Real Group's most recent album. Excellent for advanced high school or college vocal jazz groups.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1014


Silent Night : SSAATTBB : Anders Jalkeus : Franz Xaver Gruber : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1006 : 073999647419

Anders Jalkeus : Silent Night

Arranger: Anders Jalkeus | Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1006


Star Over Bethlehem : SATTB : Peder Karlsson : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1009 : 073999202991

Peder Karlsson : Star Over Bethlehem

Arranger: Peder Karlsson Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATTB | Sheet Music | $2.45 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1009


The Modern Man : TBB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1015 : 884088223359

Anders Edenroth : The Modern Man

Great fun for older choirs and their audiences, this piece features a showy men's trio, backed by the girls. It's a 'tongue-in-cheek' piece on the meaning of being 'a modern man.' Fine selection for festival and concert. Written expressly for the three men of Swedish vocal jazz phenomenon The Real Group. Great entertainment!

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1015


The World for Christmas : SATB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1022 : 884088899271

Anders Edenroth : The World for Christmas

The title track of the latest CD release by The Real Group, this timeless song for any season by the TRG composer of "Chili Con Carne" and "Bumble Bee" carries a heartfelt wish for our world in the future. Fusing light vocal jazz with hints of chorale and folk music, this strictly SATB setting with an optional piano part is widely accessible for high school and beyond.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1022
Other Voicings: SSAA, SA


Water : SATBB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1027 : 888680620851

Anders Edenroth : Water

This innovative work from Anders Edenroth provides a poetic and philosophical perspective on the transparent matter so essential to the survival of every living creature. This composition goes beyond music, allowing singers and audiences to reflect on a deep message. The use of tuned water bottles provides both an interesting soundscape and a visual reminder of the importance of water to human life.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.45 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1027


Words : SATBB : Anders Edenroth : The Real Group : Sheet Music : WRG1012 : 884088144722

Anders Edenroth : Words

Just plain cool - there's no other way to describe it! The Real Group's Anders Edenroth has created a witty, sophisticated examination of the nature of 'words' - their sense, their social role, and the varied ways they can be sung and spoken - which will intrigue jazz choirs at all levels. For high school and beyond.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| WRG1012


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