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词条 Jeff Thacher
释义

  1. Performer Discography

     Domestic releases  International releases  Compilations  Unaffiliated releases  Miscellaneous releases  Solo/Other CDs As Guest Performer 

  2. References

  3. External links

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jeff Thacher
| image =
| caption =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Jeffrey Thomas Thacher
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|12|23}}
| birth_place = Noank, Connecticut, U.S. He is the grandson of John Worley, a composer, performer, & teacher of classical and contemporary music for the saxophone.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| origin = Potsdam, New York
| instrument = Mouth drumming, vocals
| genre = A cappella
| occupation = Performer, singer-songwriter, Producer, video director
| years_active = 1991–present
| label = Shakariki Records / PAID, Inc., Amerigo Records, J-Bird Records, Rentrak Records, ForLife Records
| associated_acts = Rockapella
Five O'Clock Shadow
The Nylons
The GrooveBarbers
| website = {{URL|www.rockapella.com}}
}}Jeffrey Thomas Thacher (born December 23, 1967) is an American musician, best known as a member of the vocal group Rockapella. A professional vocal percussionist (a practice also referred to as "mouth drumming" and related to the hiphop-derived beatboxing) and singer who emerged on the early contemporary a cappella scene in 1991, Jeff Thacher co-founded the Boston-based a cappella group Five O'Clock Shadow (aka FOCS) that year and went on to join Rockapella in 1993 as their full-time mouth-drummer. Thacher was a 1990 graduate of Berklee College Of Music's Music Production & Engineering program, and afterward spent several years in television & radio production when not performing[1][2]

Vocal percussion, as a full-time occupation amidst a band or ensemble, was a fairly new idea in 1991,[3] and Thacher performed as a tenor in Five O'Clock Shadow when not mouth-drumming. At that time, Rockapella was halfway through their stint on the children's television geography gameshow Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? on PBS(1991–1996) and had created several albums for the Japan-only record label For Life Records, as well as a soundtrack album for the Carmen Sandiego show. These albums had utilized individual computer-sequenced samples of mouth noises for their drum tracks. Rockapella sought to translate this approach organically to their live shows via a human performer,[1][4] and after a search, Thacher got the job.

Thacher's first concert with the group was on May 15, 1993 at the Berklee Performance Center,[1][5] after which he began touring internationally with Rockapella, making his first CD appearance with them on the song "Big Wet Rag" from the Carmen Sandiego soundtrack sequel Carmen Sandiego: Out Of This World (1993). The first album to feature Jeff's distinctive sound throughout was Rockapella's first all-originals album, Vocobeat (1994), for the Japanese market.[6] Rockapella were still a quartet during their television stint on Carmen Sandiego until the fifth and final season of the show (1995) when Thacher appeared with them for that season.

As the mid-1990s progressed, the terms "organic" and "imitative" began to be used to describe contrasting a cappella vocal percussion styles, with Thacher as the most prominent progenitor of the "organic" approach, combining blatantly literal replication of drums with sounds that didn't seek to duplicate, but rather fill the role of a drum or percussive instrument.[1][3][7] Thacher was also the first vocal percussionist to employ a throat microphone (aka "throat mic") using electronic guitar pickups adhered to the larynx area of the throat (see piezoelectric sensor). The technique allowed intentional throat grunting sounds to be heard more effectively in live shows and on recordings (1997).[1] He became the first such artist to be professionally endorsed by a guitar pickup company (Seymour Duncan, from 1998 to present, now D-TAR).[8]

Thacher continues to tour actively within Rockapella, including multiple featured guest performer engagements with the Boston Pops Orchestra, as well as in various media outlets around the USA and abroad.

Thacher has also been an independent recording engineer, mix engineer, and mastering engineer, as well as music producer since 1995, working constantly with numerous a cappella groups and singer-songwriters. He works occasionally as writer/performer on television promo spots, including Nickelodeon's "Big Summer Movies" (2006) and holiday news promos for WPIX in New York, and directs & edits video productions. His work as a graphic artist can be seen throughout the artwork of his clients and collaborators.

Recent client music & video productions include:

• "Rock Around The Clock/Tell Me Something Good"[9] for Rockapella[10] released simultaneously as a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBeec9t51A video] and [https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rock-around-clock-tell-me/id984801549 single]. The video is shot in and around Reno, Nevada. Thacher is credited as video director & editor, and music mix engineer, and appears on-camera as the group's vocal percussionist.

• "They Tried To Kill Us (We Survived, Let's Eat!)"[11] for the singer-songwriter/comedian - and co-founder of Rockapella - Sean Altman.[12] Thacher is credited as video writer, director & editor.

• "Christown"[13] for the gospel singer-songwriter - and former Rockapella member - John K. Brown.[14] Thacher is credited as video director & editor.

• "Wake Me Up (Mimamakim)"[15] for Pella Productions,[16] which is an a cappella sound-alike mashup recording of Avicii's pop song "Wake Me Up", and Idan Raichel's "Mimamakim". Thacher is credited as recording, mix, and mastering engineer.

• "4U4Now4Life"[17] for Rockapella[18] from their album, Bang. The video is shot on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. Thacher is credited as video director & editor, and appears on-camera as the group's vocal percussionist.

• "Taller Than Jesus"[19] for the singer-songwriter/comedian - and co-founder of Rockapella - Sean Altman.[12] Thacher is credited as video writer, director & editor, and appears on-camera briefly from behind.

• "Pretty Much You"[20] for Rockapella[10] from their album Motown & More. Thacher is credited as video director & editor, and appears on-camera as the group's vocal percussionist.

• "8 Nights Of Hanukkah"[21] for Pella Productions,[16] which is an a cappella sound-alike mashup recording of Fun's pop song "Some Nights", Adam Sandler's humorous "Hanukkah Song", and more traditional Jewish songs. Thacher is credited as recording, mix, and mastering engineer.

• "Carmen Sandiego theme song Vs. Number One Hits!"[22] for singer-songwriter/comedian - and Rockapella co-founder - Sean Altman.[12] Thacher is credited as editor & co-producer.

• "Moves Like Moses"[23] for Pella Productions,[16] which is an a cappella sound-alike recording & music video of Maroon 5's pop song "Moves Like Jagger", featuring humorous original lyrics about bar mitzvahs. Thacher is credited as video Director, recording & mix engineer, & music arranger.

• "Rewind" by indie teen pop singer Ali Brustofski, which was featured on TV promos for Nickelodeon's program, "iCarly" during the Kids Choice Awards[24] and helped Brustofski win the Z100/State Farm "Hometown Hero" Competition.[25] Thacher is credited as vocal arranger and recording engineer.

• "Holiday Party (Tonight Tonight)"[26] for Pella Productions,[16] which is an a cappella sound-alike recording of Hot Chelle Rae's pop song "Tonight Tonight", featuring original lyrics celebrating the Jewish holidays. Hot Chelle Rae praised the song & video on their Twitter feed in December 2011.[27][28] Thacher is credited as music mix engineer.

• "M.O.T. - Members Of The Tribe"[29] for Simcha & Gorfinkel,[30] a music humor duo composed of former Rockapella member Sean Altman and cartoonist & Jewish a cappella producer Jordan Gorfinkel. Thacher is credited as video Director.

Performer Discography

Domestic releases

Release DateAlbum/SingleArtistLabel
December 2018Jams, Vol. 2RockapellaShakariki Records
November 2017"How Bout Now?" singleRockapellaShakariki Records
September 2017Jams, Vol. 1RockapellaShakariki Records
June 2017"Workin My Way to You" singleRockapellaShakariki Records
November 2016"Better 2gether" singleRockapellaShakariki Records
July 2016"Sir GotALot" singleRockapellaShakariki Records
February 2016"Candy Man" singleRockapellaShakariki Records
April 2015"Rock Around The Clock / Tell Me Something Good" singleRockapellaShakariki Records
March 2013Motown & MoreRockapellaShakariki Records
November 2011A Rockapella HolidayRockapellaShakariki Records / PAID, Inc.
September 2010BangRockapellaShakariki Records / PAID, Inc.
June 2004Live In JapanRockapellaShakariki Records
November 2002Comfort & JoyRockapellaAmerigo Records
Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004
August 2002Smilin'RockapellaAmerigo Records
Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004
March 2001In ConcertRockapellaJ-Bird Records
Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004
October 2000ChristmasRockapellaJ-Bird Records
Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004
March 20002RockapellaJ-Bird Records
Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004
February 1999Don't Tell Me You DoRockapellaJ-Bird Records
Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004
Mid-1997RockapellaRockapellaIndependent
Mid-1996Lucky SevenRockapellaIndependent
Mid-1995PrimerRockapellaIndependent

International releases

YearAlbumArtistLabel
2002In ConcertRockapellaRentrak Records
November 2001ChristmasRockapellaRentrak Records
November 1996Lucky Seven:
Memories And Dreams
RockapellaForLife Records
November 1995Best FestRockapellaForLife Records
November 1994Out ColdRockapellaForLife Records
April 1994VocobeatRockapellaForLife Records

Compilations

Release DateAlbumArtistLabel
September 2002Best A CappellaRockapellaForLife Records
2002More Than EverRockapellaRentrak Records

Unaffiliated releases

YearAlbumArtistLabel
Summer 2005Live At Duo Music ExchangeRockapellaDuo Records

Miscellaneous releases

YearAlbumArtistSong
2007Hokie Nation: An A Cappella TributeRockapella"I'll Hear Your Voice"
200220 Christmas Stars, Vol. IVRockapella"Merry Christmas Darling"
2000Mark and Brian: Little Drummer BoysRockapella"Silver Bells" (Live performance)
1999Revival - Sam HarrisRockapella"A Change In My Life" (Background vocals)
1996Voices Only: A Cappella OriginalsRockapella"Bed Of Nails"
1993Carmen Sandiego: Out of This WorldRockapella"Big Wet Rag"

Solo/Other CDs As Guest Performer

Release DateAlbumArtist
2011UnpluggedJohn K. Brown
2010bOOmbOOmJohn K. Brown
2006UnorthodoxSean Altman/What I Like About Jew
2005GloryThe Groovebarbers
2002Alt.maniaSean Altman
2000Some Children See HimGas House Gang ("Go Tell It On the Mountain")
1999Hot Lips - The Vocal Band Samplercompilation (The Nylons: "Monkey")
1999Fabric Of Life (Vocal Percussion Remix)The Nylons ("Monkey")
1997SeanDEMOniumSean Altman

References

1. ^{{cite web|last=Schulz |first=Mike |url=http://www.rcreader.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12393&Itemid=48 |title=Spitting Sounds: Vocal Percussionist Jeff Thacher Performs with Rockapella at Hancher Auditorium |publisher=Rcreader.com |date=2007-11-28 |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rockapella.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/25006 |title=Jeff Thacher |publisher=Rockapella |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.casa.org |title=The Contemporary A Cappella Society |publisher=Casa.org |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rockapella.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/24931 |title=Biography |publisher=Rockapella |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rockapella.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/25000 |title=Shows 1986-2001 |publisher=Rockapella |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rockapella.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/24937 |title=Discography |publisher=Rockapella |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.mouthdrumming.com/askwes/answers.html |title=got spit? percussion: Ask Wes |publisher=Mouthdrumming.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://d-tar.com/cgi-bin/topartist1.pl?LineNum=28 |title=D-TAR Top Artists |publisher=D-tar.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502161821/http://www.d-tar.com/cgi-bin/topartist1.pl?LineNum=28 |archivedate=2012-05-02 |df= }}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBeec9t51A |title=YouTube music video for "Rock Around The Clock/Tell Me Something Good" |publisher=Rockapella on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2015-04-11}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rockapella.com |title=Rockapella website |publisher=Rockapella}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPAcf1RF2ps |title=YouTube music video for "They Tried To Kill Us (We Survived, Let's Eat!)" |publisher=Sean Altman on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-03-25}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.seanaltman.com |title=Sean Altman website |publisher=Sean Altman}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXWvGI66pMU |title=YouTube music video for "Christown" |publisher=John Brown on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-12-14}}
14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.projectjkb.com |title=John K. Brown website |publisher=John K. Brown}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05sdS5AYGuo |title=YouTube music video for "Wake Me Up (Mimamakim)" |publisher=Pella Productions on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-11-23}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.pellasingers.com |title=Pella Productions website |publisher=Pella Productions}}
17. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tReTJGOOnQ |title=YouTube music video for "4U4Now4Life" |publisher=Rockapella on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-09-10}}
18. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rockapella.com |title=Rockapella website |publisher=Rockapella}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzgREAXpy6A |title=YouTube music video for "Taller Than Jesus" |publisher=Sean Altman on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-06-25}}
20. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APm5zZouCwQ |title=YouTube music video for "Pretty Much You" |publisher=Rockapella on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2013-05-21}}
21. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFS3HeoN4C4 |title=YouTube music video for "8 Nights Of Hanukkah A Capella Mashup" |publisher=Pella Productions on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-12-21}}
22. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGWzCSO0fn8 |title=YouTube comedic video: "Carmen Sandiego theme song Vs. Number One Hits!" |publisher=Sean Altman on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-11-12}}
23. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T07vX5ouZMA |title=YouTube music video "Moves Like Moses" |publisher=Pella Productions on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-04-04}}
24. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLMlgaR4wOE |title=Rewind by Ali Brustofski - 2010 Promotional Video (Note: this is the 2010 recording, rather than earlier 2009 edition also found on YouTube) |publisher=Ali Brustofski |date= |accessdate=2011-04-04}}
25. ^{{cite web|url=http://eventful.com/competitions/hometownhero2011 |title=Z100's "Hometown Hero" competition winner Ali Brustofski |publisher=Z100 & StateFarm |date= |accessdate=2011-04-04}}
26. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmLJ8GSsjk |title=YouTube music video for "Holiday Party" |publisher=Pella Productions on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2011-12-12}}
27. ^{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/hotchellerae |title=Hot Chelle Rae Twitter feed (see Dec.21, 2011, 7:42am) |publisher=Hot Chelle Rae |date= |accessdate=2011-12-21}}
28. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hotchellerae.com/us/home |title=Hot Chelle Rae website, featuring Twitter feed (see Dec.21, 2011, 7:42am) |publisher=Hot Chelle Rae |date= |accessdate=2011-12-21}}
29. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDs90l7Zkyc |title=YouTube music video "Members Of The Tribe" |publisher=Simcha & Gorfinkel on YouTube |date= |accessdate=2011-06-30}}
30. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simcha-Gorfinkel/231787523512450 |title=Simcha & Gorfinkel Facebook Page}}

External links

  • {{IMDb name|id=0856824|name=Jeff Thacher}}
  • Official Facebook artist page
  • [https://twitter.com/jeffthacher Official Twitter artist feed]
  • Official Rockapella website
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