Drunkappella
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to understand why people love a cappella. Heck, even for those of us who do actively enjoy it, it can be difficult to put into words why we enjoy this art form so. While we’ll never have a truly comprehensive list of everything cool about a cappella, 200 Reasons to Love A Cappella is our best attempt at assembling a list of what makes it great.
Reason #37: Drunkappella
Drun.kap.el.la. (adj. & adv.) (with reference to choral music) without instrumental accompaniment; with alcohol.
I first learned the term drunkappella at an ICCA Finals after party, but, to be sure, it can be found in far less formal settings, from bars, to parties, to walks home between Main Street and the dorm. Drunkappella breaks down what’s normally an art of precision, turning loose talented to performers to go on instinct, improvise and let their voices soar—holding out notes a little longer, letting their VP grow a bit more spastic.
No, drunkappella may not be quite as enjoyable to the sober ear, but among friends or after a big show, at which point the audience is comparably inebriated to the performers, it’s one of the true hidden gems of the a cappella world.
I love it!