LIFE’S A PITCH: Singer Cheeyang Ng on what inspired him to join the touring Broadway ‘Vocalosity
Citrus College is aca-perfect.
“Vocalosity” is a two-act Broadway program that comes from the creative mind of Deke Sharon, the artistic producer of “Pitch Perfect.” The performance grooved it’s way to the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Nov. 12. From barbershop quartets to The Beatles and Bruno Mars, Vocalosity explores a wide variety of music in the a capella style Sharon and the film franchise have brought to pop culture through live concert and choreography by Sean Curran.
Cheeyang Ng of Vocalosity.
After debuting in January 2016, the ten singers have been performing across the nation, dotting the map in more than thirty U.S. cities. “Vocalosity” is about proving that a capella is a sound like no other and you don’t need the music to sing a long.
Cheeyang Ng, 26, is one of the travelling singers with “Vocalosity”. Born and raised in Singapore, he has performed across Asia and the United States, and is honored to be a part of touring with the talented group.
Q: So, what is Vocalosity?
A: Vocalosity brings together 10 powerhouse vocalists, each unique in our own way. No one is there for filler, everyone has our own story to tell through the music and that’s what makes the show work. I like to describe Act I as everything you expect a cappella music to be, and Act II as everything you did not expect a cappella music to be.
And most importantly, it’s a show with a lot of heart. And is true to each member of Vocalosity.
Q: Why are you passionate for a cappella?
A: There’s nothing quite like vocal music. It’s personal, and everyone sounds different, but putting multiple voices together to create a harmonious sound. It’s basically a human orchestra, and what’s more glorious than that?”
Like Deke [music producer/artistic producer] always likes to say, people have been singing since the dawn of time, and it’s the most honest human way of expression – to sing. Without accompaniment, without instruments, just the voice. That’s why I believe a cappella music is super important and one of the most beautiful forms of expression in music.
Q: How has Vocalosity inspired you as a performer?
A: It’s brought me back to a cappella. I did a cappella when I was in college, and when I graduated I stopped singing in that art form because I was busy writing,
arranging and performing in musical theatre. But Vocalosity brought me back to my a cappella roots.
It reignited my passion to use music as a vessel for storytelling and to sing about stuff I care about, instead of trying to fit into a mold that other people want to box me into. Vocalosity has inspired me to return being true to myself.
Q: What do you love most about touring with Vocalosity?
A: The most exciting thing is that I get to go around the country, meeting new people, seeing new places and meeting audiences that are as passionate about vocal music as I am. Many times, audience members will come up to me and say “thanks for sharing your story” and knowing that my performance matters to different individuals that come to the show, that’s the best part about touring with Vocalosity.
