The Look Of Love: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Hal David / By Burt Bacharach / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00151476
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This 1968 Hal David/Burt Bacharach hit recorded by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 still grooves in this smooth and sultry choral setting. Show off a great soloist with this concert change of pace. Duration: ca. 2:50.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00151476
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About the Composer: Hal David
Hal David spent decades as one of America's most prolific lyricists, crafting words that matched the sophistication and elegance of Burt Bacharach's melodies. His gift for conversational, singable lyrics made standards accessible without sacrificing intelligence or wit, earning him Grammy Awards and a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
For music educators, David's catalog represents a masterclass in how melody and lyrics can reinforce each other. His use of natural speech rhythms and emotionally direct language makes his songs ideal for teaching vocal line clarity and interpretive depth.
Why we love this
Mac Huff has stripped away the lush orchestration of the original recording and created something more intimate, which actually deepens the song's appeal. The arrangement trusts a strong soloist to carry the melodic weight while the ensemble provides sophisticated harmonic and rhythmic support, giving your singers something genuinely musical to do rather than just doubling the vocal line.
What to expect
Warm, sophisticated, and gently swinging. This is music that knows how to relax without becoming lazy, where every note serves the emotional arc of the lyric. The bossa nova rhythms give it forward motion while the close harmonies create an intimate, almost candlelit quality.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for mixed choirs looking for a stylish concert piece that also showcases a gifted soloist. The combo voicing keeps the ensemble lean while the sophisticated harmonies demand careful attention from singers who understand how to blend as a supporting section.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the bossa nova pulse clearly in early rehearsals; this groove sits in the pocket between swing and straight eighths, and your rhythm section needs to nail that pocket before the singers join in.
- Shape the soloist's phrasing to breathe naturally between short phrases rather than powering through long lines; this song lives in space and silence as much as in sound.
- Balance the ensemble blend by keeping the harmonic voices smooth and understated, allowing them to frame rather than compete with the featured vocalist.
- Let the Latin percussion character inform your articulation choices; lighter, more detached consonants in faster passages keep the arrangement buoyant.
How to use it
Program this as a change of pace in a concert that includes heavier classical work or contemporary pieces; its easy elegance provides welcome contrast without feeling lightweight. It also makes an excellent showcase moment mid-concert, a chance for your audience to hear a real soloist with a band that knows how to support rather than overshadow.
Skills your students will build
- Bossa nova rhythm vocabulary and feel
- Harmonic awareness in supporting voice parts
- Stylistic interpretation of Latin jazz idioms
- Blend and balance in a chamber ensemble setting
- Responsiveness to a featured soloist's phrasing