Mockappella

Not really about mocking so much as it is about strong, possibly unpopular and/or brutally honest aca-opinions. Often all three. And sometimes just jokes.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@mcbc miss my point. Execution is cause for celebration. But celebrating it specifically in that context perpetuates the lesser expectation.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@BOSSaca deservedly so. But it's still a quest 4 equality, not superiority, yes? Shouldnt "best" be celebrated as best regardless of gender?

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

VXN has talent & potential. Prob not yet ready to be headlining #BOSS2015, but not bad, & in keeping with theme of the festival, I get it.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

Some missed opportunities to deviate from the homophony, but @Unisons bringing a hot arrangement and a charismatic performance. #BOSS2015

[Random Notes @RandomNotesMUS]

We are two hours in. I think we’ve spent a total of four minutes in major keys and above 58 bpm. Not EVERYTHING needs to be angsty

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

Since when does volume merit applause? Some crescendos def have been awesome & amazing but fortissimo isnt inherently impressive. #BOSS2015

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

Probably get flamed again for saying anything negative, but forget the group, not good when soloist can't sing in just one key. #BOSS2015

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

FWIW, his grand jete > hers. But gutsy & quite good dancing by both. Wish the music was as compelling as the presentation. #BOSS2015

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

Great energy from @OneNoteStand to open Act II. Some sloppy tuning in spots, but amazing what stage presence can do to compensate. #BOSS2015

[Random Notes @RandomNotesMUS]

And lot of groups make mistakes that could easily be fixed by being more self-aware AND by being more aware of the overall aca landscape.

[Random Notes @RandomNotesMUS]

Spoken word too. And frankly the super emotional, dark, downtempo reimaginings and thinkpieces. Wowsers. We have gone round the bend.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

For all my issues w/ repertoire & arranging 2nite, it's also serious proof that all-female aca can in fact kick ass & take names. #BOSS2015

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@DevonCarleton absolutely. See 2nd comment, re Pitch Please. Since then, I've had little time except to respond to attacks from others. :)

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

If we could combine the energy & fun of Berklee group w/ musicianship of some of the earlier groups, we'd really have something! #BOSS2015

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@crcarleton the feeling is mutual sir. Good luck in the world that only agrees with you. Goodbye.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@DevonCarleton so Im clear, if anyone says something you dont like/dont agree with, they must leave the internet? Good luck with your art.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@crcarleton oh really? Well, undeserved ad hominem attacks on me say everything I could ever want to know about about you. Cheers!

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@andregaluban 1) i did when I was in college. That's why I care. 2) it's not bad at all. But it doesn't make it all good either.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@sam__creighton I compliment what is worthy of praise. Not everything is worthy of praise just because it is nobly intended.

[Mockappella @MrMockappella]

@sam__creighton fair enough. Maybe the organizers should have clued in the audience too? #BOSS2015