In the beginning before there were classical orchestras, chamber quartets, … Read Full Bio ↴In the beginning before there were classical orchestras, chamber quartets, jazz combos or rock n roll bands, there was only one instrument: the human voice. Today, an a cappella quartet from the Twin Cities region, called Tonic Sol-fa, is determined to take this most traditional of all musical expressions and make it the next big thing. In their ten years together, Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also as one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial CD sales of its own independent releases (1,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, first building its financial base with a steady list of private, corporate shows that led eventually to numerous tours of theaters and small arenas. Whereas previous a cappella groups have followed the traditional barbershop formula, Tonic Sol-fa has taken the a cappella musical artform to a new pop plateau, building a legion of loyal fans along the way with its solid material, pop arrangements, memorable performances and cutting edge stage presence. Critics and fans alike agree on one thing: Although there are many singing a cappella, NO ONE does it like Tonic Sol-fa.

Members:
Shaun Johnson - tenor
Mark McGowan - baritone
Greg Bannwarth - tenor
Jared Dove - bass

Albums:
On Top Of The World (Holiday) Compact Disc (2007)
Christmas DVD (2006)
Boston to Beijing Compact Disc (June 2005)
By Request Compact Disc (2004)
Red Vinyl Compact Disc (2003)
Sugarue (Holiday) Compact Disc (2002)
Style Compact Disc (2001)
Left Turns (re-release) Compact Disc (2000)
Carol (Holiday) Compact Disc (1997)
Left Turns in Cross Traffic Compact Disc (1996)
4 hours and 12 days Compact Disc (1995)

Video/DVDs:
Tonic Sol-fa: Christmas (2006)
Front Row (2001)

Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Tonic Sol-fa Lyrics

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Eta ki bhul naki sukh dao bole...
Bhebe akul klanto buk dao bole...
Chokher kinara beye….ek fota jole...
Ki kotha dey bujhiye….kon golpo bole...

Mone jhoro haowa.
Buke dhore jaoa.
Kon fagunete jolchi amra...

Ei Morsume...
Roj rat gune...
Tai ek e sathe cholchi bhule kaj...

Eta ki bhul naki sukh dao bole...
Bhebe akul klanto buk dao bole...

aa…Hotath bristi te... jay dhue...
Premer e rongtuli jay chue...
U.dashi keu.jeno.dur… theke...
Tor e... naam dhore jay deke...

Mone jhoro haowa
Buke dhore jaoa
Kon fagunete jolchi amra...
Ei Morsume...
Roj raat gune...
Tai ek e sathe cholchi bhule kaj...

Eta ki bhul. naki sukh dao bole...
Bhebe akul klanto buk dao bole...

Moner. rastate... aye. chole...
Ekbar o... maj pothe - na theme...
Mayabi Kono madure.
Aye na chorite...
Jadur kono adore...
Toke chui...

Mone jhoro haowa
Buke dhore jaoa
Kon fagunete jolchi amra...
Ei Morsume...
Roj rat gune...
Tai ek e sathe cholchi bhule kaj...

Eta ki bhul naki sukh dao bole...
Bhebe akul klanto buk. dao bole...

Line by Line Meaning

Eta ki bhul naki sukh dao bole...
Are you giving happiness mistakenly or intentionally?

Bhebe akul klanto buk dao bole...
You're giving me comfort in times of distress and weariness...

Chokher kinara beye…ek fota jole...
A single tear drop slides down my cheek...

Ki kotha dey bujhiye….kon golpo bole...
What are you trying to imply? Which story are you telling me?

Mone jhoro haowa.
Wind blowing through my thoughts.

Buke dhore jaoa.
I hold it in my heart.

Kon fagunete jolchi amra...
Which spring did we dance in?

Ei Morsume...
O beloved...

Roj rat gune...
Counting the days and nights...

Tai ek e sathe cholchi bhule kaj...
So I walk with you, forgetting my worries...