Cincinnati Mens Chorus and Muse: Hand in Hand

[kybearfuzz]

Tonight I went to see the The Cincinnati Mens Chorus kick off their season with their "Hand in Hand" concert, with guest performers, MUSE: Cincinnati's Women's Choir.

The guys started things off the first set. My personal favorite (other than seeing LJ's favorite cincycub as a soloist -- you have such a great voice) was the song "Middle Child," a tribute to the underloved, underappreciated Jan Brady. It was hilarious. There was a bit of drama in the audience where I was sitting during this half of the concert, but it's worthy of its own entry.

The ladies of MUSE started off the second half of the concert. Clad in various black and turquoise outfits, they looked wonderful and sounded even better. My favorite song of their turn was "Hattie and Mattie," a toe-tapping, humorous song about two sweet little old ladies in love.

The chorus and the choir came together for the final three songs, ending with a very powerful performance of "The Battle of Jericho." I'd love to have that one on CD. The concert's second performance is 7:07 PM this Sunday at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Museum in Cincinnati for those who would like the chance to catch it.

I need to suggest to Brian that maybe they could have a concert of just humorous songs (they tend to be my favorite). Just a thought :)

Comments

[cincycub.livejournal.com]

We like to cover the range of emotions from hilarity to sadness, pensive and back again. Bipolar I guess ;) But glad you enjoyed despite the drama and glad you were able to come!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I was happy to make it. I had never heard MUSE before, they're quite a terrific choir.