I Feel For You / Knock On Wood Mashup (arr. Dom Stichbury): SAB Choral Octavo

This mashup captures the infectious energy that made both songs cultural touchstones while giving your singers a chance to work with genuinely fun, recognizable material. Dom Stichbury's arrangement balances accessibility with sophistication, layering the two hits in a way that feels purposeful rather than novelty. Your ensemble will feel the groove while building real musicality around syncopated rhythms and soulful phrasing.

The mashup straddles funk and soul, moving with the swagger of "Knock On Wood" while breathing in the vocality and heart of "I Feel For You." Your singers will feel the satisfaction of grooving together in tight harmony, channeling the confident, celebratory spirit both songs embody.

Choirs seeking contemporary, high-energy material that connects with audiences of multiple generations. Equally suited to concert programs, pops concerts, or competition shows where you want recognizable hits without sacrificing arrangement quality.

• Lock the pocket early in rehearsals by having singers count through the syncopated rhythmic figures as ensemble before adding text. This builds confidence and prevents rushing through the off-beat accents.
• Layer the songs gradually in rehearsal rather than jumping straight to the full mashup. Start with one melody complete, add harmonies next, then introduce the interplay between the two songs' sections.
• Emphasize the groove in your body language and conducting. These songs live in the feel; overly rigid technique will drain the energy.
• Record a rehearsal piano or instrumental guide track that emphasizes the backbeat. Many singers grew up hearing these songs, so an accurate groove reference helps them connect to the original recordings.

Place this as an opener or second set piece when you want immediate audience connection and high spirits. It works particularly well on pops concerts or as a signature closer for spring performances where you want the ensemble and audience to leave smiling and energized.

• Syncopated rhythm reading and execution
• Funk phrasing and articulation
• Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining rhythmic independence
• Call and response singing
• Contemporary pop/soul vocal tone production
• Managing transitions between contrasting melodic sections