Counterpoint with Deke and Dietz

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Episode 5 - Ryan Parma Keeps It in Focus Mar 14, 2019

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This week's guest is videographer Ryan Parma who dishes about how he got his start in the industry, his early work with Pentatonix, and the making of some of his viral videos featuring award-winning groups like Pentatonix, Forte, the Tufts Beelzebubs, and more.

Segments: History Minute with Deke Sharon re: the Icy Hot Scandal, & Tales from the Road featuring Danielle Withers of Traces of Blue.

Original song - "Canción del Pajaro by Women of the World (written and arranged by Jacinta Clusellas). Used with permission.

The Tufts Beelzebubs - "Believer" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLdL3ijl54k

Forte - "Recovery" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRhWkSioYQI

Episode 4 - Lisa Forkish Fights for Inclusivity Feb 28, 2019

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Renowned arranger, director, and activist Lisa Forkish sits down with Deke and Dietz to talk about inclusion in the a cappella community. Lisa draws upon her experiences in Divisi (the group that inspired Pitch Perfect), her annual festival WeSing, and her passion for music to help explore the question: why aren't there more women in a cappella?

Additional segments: Arranger's Corner with Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen), and Sound Tutorial with Deke Sharon (Vocal flute).

Counterpoint: Should groups change their arrangements in the studio?

Original Song - "Love Warrior" by Lisa Forkish. Used with permission.

Episode 3 - 80Fitz Marches to His Own Beat Feb 14, 2019

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80Fitz joins Deke and Dietz to talk all things beatboxing. He shares his thoughts and criticisms of the beatboxing world, discusses finding success in the era of Internet video, and explores his journey from Andrew Fitzpatrick to the persona of 80Fitz, and what it would mean for his career to retire that persona.

Segments: Inside the Studio with Alex Green of Plaid Productions (http://plaidacappella.com), and Tales from the Road with Musae.

Original Song: "Get Pumped" by Stiletta. Written by Haley Clair, Meghan "MC Beats" Costa, Jaymee Frankel, Olivia Harding, Stevi Incremona, and Judy Minkoff. Used with permission. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stiletta-ep/1367465001)

Jake Moulton's sustained crash tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTydC8vfaSo

Episode 2 - The Kinsey Sicks Won't Skirt the Issues Jan 31, 2019

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In this week's episode, hosts Deke Sharon and Rob Dietz sit down with two of the current members of The Kinsey Sicks, "America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet." The hilarious and musically-talented Jeff Manabat and Nathan Marken, AKA the current Trixie and Winnie, talk through the group's humble and socially-minded beginnings in 1993, and how the members of the group have remained faithful to their original authenticity and political mindset up to and through the most recent celebration of their 25th anniversary. With heart, sincerity, and pure fun, Jeff and Nathan discuss the importance of finding purpose and intention in song choice, and how the a cappella community can continue to lift up different identities and performances that might not always fit the mold. Additional segments: History Minute featuring Lisa Forkish about the group that inspired the movie Pitch Perfect, and a Sound Tutorial with Kid Beyond.

Original song: Jerry's Song by The Kinsey Sicks (used with permission)

Episode 101 ("A Cappella for Dummies") Jan 24, 2019

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In this special edition of Counterpoint, Deke and Dietz take a giant step back to the dawn of a cappella music, answering questions about how the industry got its start, how it's evolved over the years, why groups look and sound the way they do, and so much more! If you're a newbie just getting your start in the world of vocal music, or a seasoned oldie looking to brush up on the basics, tune into this episode to get your fix!

Episode 1 - Kevin Olusola Finds The Joy Jan 10, 2019

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In the premiere episode of Counterpoint with Deke and Dietz, hosts Deke Sharon and Rob Dietz sit down with award-winning beatboxer and a cappella superstar Kevin "K.O." Olusola of Pentatonix. They learn about Kevin's surprising entry into the a cappella world and how a casual YouTube upload put him on The Sing Off's radar, launching one of the most exciting careers in vocal music history. The trio also discuss how the music industry as a whole has changed so dramatically over the last decade, ways to succeed as a musician both on and off the stage, and the process of developing Pentatonix's signature sound. Additional segments: Arranger's Corner featuring VJ Rosales and his arrangement of "All of Me" (apb John Legend) for his group the Filharmonic and History Minute featuring Deke Sharon explaining his famed takedown of a cult. Original song: Satellite by Arora (used with permission)

The NXVIUM RARB thread - http://forums.casa.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4412

ARORA "Bioluminescence" - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bioluminescence/681276257

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