![Vocal Sampling - Cambio de Tiempo Vocal Sampling - Cambio de Tiempo](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D2meAFQTFbcRZRjEfnUv6YaXi1G9zBDyKhwMZog-hVm6WehMzN2wbk5GgB74qIspC0MQLlFWvWnwabozIuNyc1xvUeqgNVaAg9UNkh5OM2_OYrDnyXYRw7qKw7yQaxSrQjU3nw/s320/Vocal+Sampling+Cambio+de+Tiempo.jpg)
In this case Vocal Sampling is an a cappella male sextet from Cuba who sing (and occasionally clap or whistle) entire fascinating salsa arrangements.
I'm no expert on salsa music - but I know what I like when I hear it. And I like this. All five Vocal Sampling albums live on my iPod. This music makes me feel good. (Fortunately I don't speak Spanish so I don't have to worry what they're actually singing about.)
![Vocal Sampling - De Vacaciones Vocal Sampling - De Vacaciones](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8s6g-EYuojrnSITFGCv4cBW1fu3i7L_O5c9a-9MjCA2-HJfNwM7JxFycrejSrNybpk_PfX-46Akvt8l1fuT9rE3iv05Xxg-RjXg6qAmpIwtpWOfRFf95wRCI_HHnsspZR9Q5TDQ/s320/Vocal+Sampling+De+Vacaciones.jpg)
Imagine the early Mills Brothers singing uptempo music by Tito Puente.
One of the five albums was recorded live - as are some of the YouTube clips I've embedded for your enjoyment.
![Vocal Sampling - Live in Berlin Vocal Sampling - Live in Berlin](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsy_sebiICwXOhAehZsp2jUZGtGBuHNT5_DarV2YCmOEE0lZmsDGcCT29kHgeXLu4vqaYTjpiCm0K9E14v6DEfQFsLT0jh_qcolSaYhsrt6_OpOETerKqkJBXPn5FAae2a6mnjA/s320/Vocal+Sampling+Live+In+Berlin.jpg)
Surprisingly I was very taken with their version of Hotel California - not because I like the song but for the guitar solo at the end.
As a side note I discovered that Hotel California really exists - it's in Palm Springs.
![Hotel California - Palm Springs CA Hotel California - Palm Springs CA](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihe_bqW5UIPWuvh1_yiMF9_tQ7GWDFlyhPaw06Z7ukr0Xezb_9ciu2tXECSytILqmSwyeBnI6QiSTwDMQXz_Dwvi9TRAeG8M3RDbJcHI7NdKKo2OnHT5PGd1BqVHpEKos5QaPEhg/s320/Hotel+California.jpg)
Of course, the fact that all six singers are heavily amplified is essential for live performance. The poor guy who sings the bass part couldn't possibly project enough without a microphone. And clucking out the continuous clave rhythm seems like it would be very tiring.
![Vocal Sampling - Una Forma Mas Vocal Sampling - Una Forma Mas](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoMKY7M6UoDjy7QoySj0FDVL-PL3z_ZK3uWI1UBQA0NBz9EbUf6DdKl5LqaZdvt40w424eDUfCFhEZqZ2pQmf5k7J8XN5p6wE5js8G1i-vUBjDo_GufEVUZ1pcapXzvYYjUJ5vg/s320/Vocal+Sampling+Una+forma+mas.jpg)
This clip is a sung electric guitar solo. A tenor couldn't do this.
Thanks to my friends John & Kazi for loaning me three of the albums. I've give them back ... someday. All the albums seem to be available on Amazon although Akapelleando costs a whopping $61.99.
![Vocal Sampling - Akapelleando Vocal Sampling - Akapelleando](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-yx_Bz6GVLmcJKiLO-1Sm1juOOKQHTQ7krbcD56ii6V22FZZdaSs44qRcpJhRUlsmRdStIegIKs-igLLdOu2r831t-0hwVQL8I261tePkOioCIYVXfOf4JLdn4DF0vP1kFcGDg/s320/Vocal+Sampling+Akapelleando.jpg)
Here's Vocal Sampling's website. It says they'll be touring Germany this fall. The final clip is a (Cuban) music video. If anyone can explain what's going on, I'd appreciate a comment.
Vocal Tags: Vocal Sampling. . . a cappella. . . Cuban music
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