What makes Back to Bach by The Swingle Singers notable?

'Back to Bach' was groundbreaking for its time, bringing baroque music to contemporary audiences and influencing future a cappella groups. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and helped introduce classical music to a broader public, earning the group a Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance – Choral in 1969. In 1968, The Swingle Singers were gaining prominence in the world of classical crossover music. 'Back to Bach' marked their third album and followed the success of their previous release, which featured inventive vocal interpretations of classical works. This album solidified their reputation as pioneers in a cappella arrangements, showcasing their unique ability to blend classical music with contemporary sensibilities.

Who is Back to Bach for?

Back to Bach works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, vibrant a cappella arrangements and short tracks for quick enjoyment.

How many songs are on Back to Bach?

Back to Bach has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Back to Bach

The Swingle Singers · 1968

30 min · 10 tracks · a cappella

A vibrant a cappella journey through Bach's masterpieces, blending classical precision with innovative vocal arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
vibrant a cappella arrangements
short tracks for quick enjoyment
intellectual engagement with classics
joyful harmonies for uplifting moments

Maybe skip if you want

prefer long, immersive albums
seek heavy instrumental backing

Where this album fits

Career context: In 1968, The Swingle Singers were gaining prominence in the world of classical crossover music. 'Back to Bach' marked their third album and followed the success of their previous release, which featured inventive vocal interpretations of classical works. This album solidified their reputation as pioneers in a cappella arrangements, showcasing their unique ability to blend classical music with contemporary sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors: Pentatonix· Voca People· The Bobs

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Vivace 3:18
2 Prelude and Fugue No. 10 in E Minor 3:00
3 Choral 'Jesus Shall Remain My Gladness' 3:20
4 Gavotte 2:30
5 Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major 3:22
6 Fugue in G Major 3:15
7 Adagio 3:56
8 Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C Sharp Major 3:19
9 Choral 'Now Come, the Gentile's Savior' 3:31
10 Fugue No. 21 in B Flat Major 1:24

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