Modern a cappella music is a unique genre, where miking is
of utmost importance. Unlike choirs where many voices sing
a single harmony part, modern a cappella groups usually have
just one person singing each vocal part. In addition, voices
mimic instruments and with the incorporation of vocal percussions,
good microphones that are sensitive with excellent dynamic
range are undeniable assets.
Vocaluptuous uses Mipro wireless microphones for clear and
crisp, yet warm and natural vocal reproduction. "Using
Mipro¡¦s ACT-707HM microphones means we never need be held
hostage to poor quality microphones and inferior sound reproduction
at any performance, and its wireless aspect gives us the freedom
to move around without fear of tripping over wires,"
said Simone Khoo, President of the group. "Its range
is also impressive, and we haven¡¦t had trouble with blind
spots. We are currently trying out their MI-808 wireless monitors,
and we have great expectations of their capabilities in enhancing
our ability to hear each other, no matter the acoustic environment
we sing in."
Vocaluptuous is one of the best a cappella singing groups
in Singapore. Formed in 1997, it made history in 1999 with
Singapore's first a cappella musical, No Strings Attached,
featured during Action Theatre¡¦s 42-day arts festival.
In May 2000, Vocaluptuous produced its very own musical cum
concert, which played to full houses for all three nights.
Since then, Vocaluptuous has been increasingly active in
the local arts scene, equally comfortable performing for government
officials, VIPs and other dignitaries or the general public
in venues ranging from concert halls to parks.
Vocaluptuous has been the only local group nominated for
Best Holiday Song (Joyful/Joy to the World) by the international
Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA) for the Recording awards
(CARA) in 2002.
In 2003, Vocaluptuous received an award for Contributions
to the Performing Arts from the Rotary Club of Singapore (West).
Having recorded songs in several compilation albums, Vocaluptuous
then embarked on its first solo recording project: the Christmas
album entitled "All Wrapped Up". This debut album
was so well received that EMI signed a 3-year distribution
deal to market it in Singapore, while Fiesto Groups, Inc (USA)
and The Hello Dee Music Group USA did the same for distribution
in Asia, Europe and USA. It sold more than 6500 copies in
Singapore, where it reached the top 20 in Singapore in the
week ending December 19 2003.
In 2004, Vocaluptuous maintained its high profile at events
such as the official opening of the new Arts House at The
Old Parliament, where it performed two collaborative songs
with Italian a cappella group Neri Per Caso for the President
of Singapore and opened for the group¡¦s concert. In addition,
Vocaluptuous performed at the launch of the President¡¦s Challenge,
and the 100th anniversary of Eden Hall for HRH Prince Andrew,
Duke of York. Vocaluptuous thrilled audiences with its mix
of ethnic songs for the National Day Concert at the Esplanade
Concert Hall and was very warmly received during the Celebrate
December series at the Outdoor Theatre.
In March 2005, Vocaluptuous embarked on its first major
overseas engagement. Invited by the Taiwan A Cappella Association
to perform at their Asian A Cappella Festival 2005, Vocaluptuous
wowed Taiwanese audiences in Kaohsiung and Taipei, and are
in negotiations for a series of full-length concerts in 2006.
Musically, Vocaluptuous is adventurous, funky and refreshing,
preferring an eclectic mix of music styles ranging from traditional
pieces like Getaran Jiwa and Ye Lai Xiang to jazz and bossa
nova songs like Route 66 and Desafinado to soul and pop music
including Overjoyed, I Can See Clearly Now, Don¡¦t You Worry
¡¥Bout a Thing and Thank You.
Vocally unique with a signature lush pop-jazz style, Vocaluptuous
ranks at the top of the list of a cappella talents in Singapore.