Who is Getting Romantic for?

Getting Romantic works well if you're into playful vocal arrangements throughout, concise bursts of flair and for lighthearted gatherings.

How many songs are on Getting Romantic?

Getting Romantic has 11 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Getting Romantic

The Swingle Singers · 1965

28 min · 11 tracks · a cappella

An intricate blend of classical melodies reimagined through the harmonious lens of vocal a cappella arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beethoven: Allegro — This track showcases the group's ability to maintain the integrity of Beethoven's composition while infusing it with vibrant vocal harmonies, illustrating their innovative approach to classical music.
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Chopin: Waltz Op. 64 — The arrangement elevates Chopin's romanticism through lush harmonies and dynamic vocal textures, making it a standout representation of the album's theme.
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Schubert: Andante — In this piece, the singers beautifully convey the emotional depth of Schubert's work, demonstrating their skill in interpreting classical pieces vocally without losing their essence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

69 /100

Alpine

Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album's unique vocal arrangements and strong cohesion highlight its innovative approach to classical music.

What we noticed

The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with only slight variations to reflect the character of each classical piece.
Vocal arrangements often include layered counterpoint, allowing for complex interactions between voices without instrumental accompaniment.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful vocal arrangements throughout
concise bursts of flair
for lighthearted gatherings
engaging harmonies for focused listening

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Debut album that established the group's unique vocal jazz and classical fusion identity.
Career context: Released in 1965, Getting Romantic is The Swingle Singers' debut album, marking their entry into the world of vocal jazz and classical fusion. At this point, the group was still forming its identity, experimenting with blending traditional classical pieces into innovative vocal arrangements that would later define their sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Pentatonix· Voca People· The Bobs