Critical Reaction
Radio 3's CD Review, on Saturday 30 January 2010, described the VOCES8 release, Aces High, as 'two parts Kings Singers, three parts Swingle, a dash of Bobby McFerrin and California sunshine...Fans of close harmony ought to hear this.'
"The UK a cappella group is the vocal cream that floats to the top this summer" Timeout Beijing
"Rich sounds of beautifully blended voices intertwining in pristine velvety textures. The a cappella group Voces8 offers more: an impressive stage presence with imaginative theatricality and a well balanced programme" - Malcolm Miller,Classical Music Daily www.mvdaily.com, May 2006
"To hear Voces8 is an aural experience for their crisp intonation, sensitive attention to phrasing and the ability to produce a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour." - David sonin, Ham and High, July 2006
"Four stars. If you like a good warble but "popera" makes you sick, this mix of carols, classical and jazz from the award-winning octet will be a balm to the ears. Trad holiday fare without an ounce of cheese, its haunting renditions of Gabriel's Message, and Ben Folds' The Luckiest are great, but the title track, which reimagines the Miss Marple theme tune as a camp cautionary tale, is the bonkers cherry on top." - Louise Jackman, Evensong album review, thelondonpaper, December 2008
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