Think (from Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie) (Arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Adam Lambert / As performed by Aretha Franklin / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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From the undisputed Queen of Soul, this is one of Aretha's iconic songs and always listed as one of the greatest pop RB songs of all time. This arrangement stays true to the style and allows your students a chance to dig into this important style.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00421849
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About the Artist: Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert is an accomplished vocalist and performer best known for his work as the lead singer of Queen since 2011, bringing contemporary energy to one of rock's most iconic catalogs. Beyond his arena performances, Lambert has proven himself a versatile artist willing to explore genres from pop to soul, making his interpretation of "Think" a natural fit for choral contexts seeking authenticity across stylistic boundaries.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the swagger and vocal flexibility that made "Think" a standard without overwhelming younger singers. Your ensemble gets to inhabit a genuinely important song from the soul and R&B canon while staying rooted in singable, energetic writing that sounds impressive without requiring a professional rhythm section.
What to expect
Assertive and soulful. The piece demands confidence from your singers while celebrating the kind of rhythmic looseness and vocal personality that makes soul music resonate. There's joy in the independence and strength that radiates from this song.
Who it's for
High school and college choirs looking for contemporary material with real cultural significance. This arrangement works equally well for concert settings and less formal performances where you want something that sounds current and engaging.
How to get the most out of it
- Spend rehearsal time on the rhythmic pocket. This song lives in the space between straight notation and groove, so lock the pulse with your rhythm section early and often.
- Shape the dynamics around Aretha's original phrasing rather than treating every phrase with equal weight. Let the arrangement breathe where it asks for it.
- Address the soul inflections and melodic bent notes explicitly in rehearsal. These aren't optional flourishes; they're essential to the style and deserve careful attention.
- Balance the choir against any instrumental accompaniment so the text remains clear. The lyrics carry the emotional weight of this piece.
How to use it
Pair this with other soul or pop arrangements to create a thematic concert section, or use it as an energetic closer that leaves audiences engaged and satisfied. It also serves as an excellent teaching piece for singers learning to navigate styles beyond classical choral traditions.
Skills your students will build
- Soul and R&B stylistic conventions including call and response phrasing
- Rhythmic flexibility and groove awareness within notated music
- Melodic ornamentation and bent note technique
- Balancing choral blend with individual vocal personality
- Text interpretation driven by vernacular English speech rhythms