NEW YORK (DRG Records) - DRG Records is proud to release a compilation of Toxic Audio recordings. "Word of Mouth," the March 22nd release, features selections from the first three independently produced Toxic Audio CDs with six newly recorded tracks. Included are two original compositions alongside an eclectic mix of standards, jazz, rock and pop selections, in their very own "toxic-style."
Toxic Audio formed in 1998 for the Orlando International Fringe Festival and their show caught the attention of Disney executives who hired Toxic Audio to perform at the Disney/MGM Studios. Toxic Audio appeared for a year performing six shows a day for crowds of 3,000 and more. Since then, the Toxins were named "Best Pop Group in America" by Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star" and were crowned National Champions at the 2000 National Harmony Sweepstakes.
In 2004, Toxic Audio took their show to New York City where they made their mark on the Off-Broadway scene as one of the most original and fun productions going. They won the 2004 Drama Desk Award for "Outstanding Unique Theatrical Experience" and presented more than 200 performances at the John Houseman Theater. During its New York City run, the show was rated Number One in the WALL STREET JOURNAL/ZAGAT THEATER SURVEY surpassing "Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast."
Toxic Audio is a five-member (Jeremy James, Shalisa James, Rene Ruiz, Paul Sperrazza and Michelle Mailhot-Valines) theatrical vocal band (acappella) that uses no instruments other than the human voice to electrify audiences with tight harmonies, improv comedy, vocal sound effects, and unique visuals.
Their repertoire is an eclectic mix of musical styles including pop, jazz, hip-hop, and even country. Using only their mouths they can mimic drums, guitars and horns and even turn a cough and a sneeze into an amazing groovy back beat.
The track listing is:
1. Caffeine
2. (Put the Lime in the) Coconut
3. Splanky
4. Bring Me to Life
5. Stand By Me
6. Why Don't We Do It in the Road?
7. All I Gotta Do
8. Route 66
9. Putting Words in My Mouth
10. Turn The Beat Around
11. Voices Carry
12. If I Only Had a Brain
13. You Can't Stop the Beat
About DRG Records:
For over 25 years, DRG Records has been a leader in Broadway cast recordings, film soundtracks, jazz and legendary cabaret performers. Recently, DRG has taken on a large-scale venture in releasing long-out-of-print & first-time-on-CD releases. The label has received numerous Grammy Awards and nominations for its cast recordings and vocalists. DRG is a division of KOCH Records and KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. For more information on the labels and roster of artists, please visit www.drgrecords.com and www.kochrecords.com.
