Favorite vocal harmonies...

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:39 pm
by PianoMan1986
Just something I'm curious to see what people come up with as some of their favorite vocal harmonies from songs (studio layered, "organic", live, whatever your preference). (no particular genre) -- please attach links for everyone to hear if possible.
Re: Favorite vocal harmonies...

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:26 pm
by Deb
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Ahb44nNJM

And before anybody goes there, it's not just me, they're known for being a band with great vocal harmonies, commented on regularly.

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:08 pm
by Deb
Rip Rokken wrote:DOKKEN - "In My Dreams"
LOL, Ripster, we're predictable as all hell aren't we.


Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:12 pm
by Jubilee
Any particular genre? In general, harmony-wise, I don't think it gets better than the Everly Brothers and The Beach Boys. Boyz II Men do a great job, but sometimes they just have tooooo many runs.

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:19 pm
by Rip Rokken
Deb wrote:Rip Rokken wrote:DOKKEN - "In My Dreams"
LOL, Ripster, we're predictable as all hell aren't we.

Hey, of course, when the answers are so obvious!


Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:56 pm
by PianoMan1986
Jubilee wrote::?
Any particular genre? In general, harmony-wise, I don't think it gets better than the Everly Brothers and The Beach Boys. Boyz II Men do a great job, but sometimes they just have tooooo many runs.
Nope, no particular genre, just whatever appeals to you as far as harmonies go -- nothing wrong with being predictable either

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:10 pm
by S2M

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:15 pm
by steveo777

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Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:07 pm
by Hollywood
This is just 3 guys playing incredilbly tough syncopated stuff with complicated harmonys over it. They can do it live as well. Just killer.
King's X It's Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQYVnbdX ... re=related
King's X Black Flag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rD9thg_ ... re=related

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:13 pm
by RedWingFan

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Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:24 pm
by Maui Tom

Posted:
Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:46 pm
by Rockindeano
I don't know folks, I have never heard a better live band than when I heard Journey's crystal clear, strong and piercing vocals in 2006. It just doesn't get better than that!

Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:12 am
by portland
steveo777 wrote:Rockindeano wrote:I don't know folks, I have never heard a better live band than when I heard Journey's crystal clear, strong and piercing vocals in 2006. It just doesn't get better than that!
You were joking, right?
Can get anything past you!


Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:18 am
by Triple S
Three Dog Night - any song.

Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:27 am
by Michigan Girl
PianoMan1986 wrote:Jubilee wrote::?
Any particular genre? In general, harmony-wise, I don't think it gets better than the Everly Brothers and The Beach Boys. Boyz II Men do a great job, but sometimes they just have tooooo many runs.
Nope, no particular genre, just whatever appeals to you as far as harmonies go -- nothing wrong with being predictable either
Then you have to include Simon and Art ...not my fav, but fabulous harmonies galore!!
QUEEN!!

Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:47 am
by Moon Beam
Triple S wrote:Three Dog Night - any song.
I agree completely with this!

Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:54 am
by Memorex
No time to search for links. But LRB for sure.

Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:57 am
by Melissa
Can't find a link to post it, but "My Love, My Friend" at the end of the Soul Sirkus album is great. Yeah it's all JSS, but still in layers and just sounds awesome.

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Sat Jun 04, 2011 2:01 am
by Michigan Girl

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Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:16 am
by Ehwmatt
I think when you're truly awarding the "best" vocal harmonies, you have to give it to groups who did it organically. In other words, yeah, those 80 layers of SP on the classic Journey tunes SOUND killer (as do other bands from MR), but can you really commend them as great harmonies? In my view, no.
So, vocal bands like CSN(Y), Eagles, Doobie Bros, Little River Band, Beach Boys, America etc take the prize for me.

Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:22 am
by Don
Ehwmatt wrote:I think when you're truly awarding the "best" vocal harmonies, you have to give it to groups who did it organically. In other words, yeah, those 80 layers of SP on the classic Journey tunes SOUND killer (as do other bands from MR), but can you really commend them as great harmonies? In my view, no.
So, vocal bands like CSN(Y), Eagles, Doobie Bros, Little River Band, Beach Boys, America etc take the prize for me.
A lot of those of those Country Rock groups had it down pat. Poco, Pure Prairie League, Firefall.

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Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:23 am
by Michigan Girl
Ehwmatt wrote:I think when you're truly awarding the "best" vocal harmonies, you have to give it to groups who did it organically. In other words, yeah, those 80 layers of SP on the classic Journey tunes SOUND killer (as do other bands from MR), but can you really commend them as great harmonies? In my view, no.
So, vocal bands like CSN(Y), Eagles, Doobie Bros, Little River Band, Beach Boys, America etc take the prize for me.
Good point, Matty ...but they sounded so good!!
Yes...the Doobs!! good choices^^^^


Posted:
Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:53 am
by Duncan

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Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:30 am
by Jana
Tears for Fears 2004 Everybody Loves a Happy Ending reunion album is loaded with fantastic hamonies every song with these two.
Secret World - Paris Live -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f599UgMzSGw
I love America's harmonies.
Seals and Croft - Summer Breeze -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsW8rXPcnM0

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Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:27 am
by Carla777
I love this rendition of "snow blind" STYX great harmonies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdoXRou65e4
and DEEP PURPLE "You keep on moving" ...you can't miss with mister Glenn Hughes in vocals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbqdBpcp7K0
