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Feel It Still: SSA Choral Octavo

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Feel It Still: SSA Choral Octavo

Feel It Still: SSA Choral Octavo

Words and music by John Gourley, Zach Carothers, Jason Sechrist, Eric Howk, Kyle O'Quin, John Hill, Asa Taccone, Robert Bateman, Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddy Gorman, and Brian Holland / arr. Alan Billingsley

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Check out this cool retro-pop tune from the rock band Portugal. The Man that instantly snags the listener with its catchy hook: "Oo, I'm a rebel just for kicks now!" Listen closely for clever interpolations of the '60s hit "Please Mister Postman." This Hot 100 charter achieved #1 status on Billboard magazine's US Alternative Songs and went on to win a 2018 GRAMMY® for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. A bona fide crowd-pleaser!

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 038081539089
SKU: 00-47137

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About the Composer: John Gourley

John Gourley is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Portugal. The Man, an American rock band known for blending psychedelic, funk, and pop influences into commercially successful yet artistically adventurous records. Gourley's songwriting often balances infectious hooks with unexpected musical twists, as heard throughout the band's catalog and exemplified in their 2017 breakthrough hit "Feel It Still."

Why we love this

Alan Billingsley captures the infectious energy and retro charm of the original while crafting an arrangement that sits beautifully in the SSA range. The clever "Please Mister Postman" interpolation gives your singers a literary wink that audiences genuinely enjoy, and the rhythmic drive translates perfectly to the choral setting without sacrificing the song's pop sensibility.

What to expect

Retro-modern and restless in the best way, with a rebellious streak that never takes itself too seriously. The arrangement captures that "stuck in my head" quality of the original while adding harmonic color and rhythmic shimmer that makes it feel fresh to sing.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with genuine cultural currency and strong audience appeal. SSA groups at the middle school, high school, and community levels will find this accessible and energizing, while advanced ensembles can mine it for nuance and arrangement sophistication.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the groove relaxed and pocket-forward rather than pushing the tempo; the hook lands harder when the rhythm section locks in without rushing.
  • Emphasize the playfulness of "Oo, I'm a rebel just for kicks now" with character in your articulation and a knowing lift in the melody line.
  • Shape the "Please Mister Postman" moment as a distinct textural shift; your singers should hear and feel the genre pivot, making the interpolation land as a surprise.
  • Balance blend in the unison and divisi sections so the hook reads clearly without any voice part drowning out the others.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert to set an upbeat, contemporary tone that draws audiences in immediately. It pairs well with other pop or rock-influenced pieces and works equally well as a standalone statement of your ensemble's range, or bookend a set of covers and arrangements to show your singers' connection to current music.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic independence and pocket feel in pop idioms
  • Character singing and stylistic interpretation beyond classical technique
  • Melodic clarity in divisi passages with competing rhythmic figures
  • Ensemble cohesion and blend across unison and harmonic moments

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