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Bands who focus on Harmony and melody

musicismylife78musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
edited May 2009 in Other Music
The band of the moment that comes to mind, would be Fleet Foxes. And going back Crosby Stills and Nash.

Who are some bands current or from the past, whose music focused on harmonies and harmony?
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  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    uhm, cant think of many right now....

    The Mamas & The Papas
    The Shins
    Simon & Garfunkel
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    You would never know it from their cd's but i saw Ryan Adams and the Cardinals twice last month and both times they were employing some kick ass vocal harmonies in a lot of their songs. Particularly Cold Roses.

    It sounded specatacular.

    Otherwise the main two that come to mind for me have been mentioned Fleet Foxes & The Shins.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    intodeep wrote:
    You would never know it from their cd's but i saw Ryan Adams and the Cardinals twice last month and both times they were employing some kick ass vocal harmonies in a lot of their songs. Particularly Cold Roses.

    It sounded specatacular.

    Otherwise the main two that come to mind for me have been mentioned Fleet Foxes & The Shins.

    +1

    Ryan Adams & The Cardinals do a spectacular job of using vocal harmonies..
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  • GardenpartyGardenparty Posts: 1,910
    Pinback is the proper answer here
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    Queen is unquestionably the best when it comes to vocal harmonies.

    I prefer the newer Chili Peppers stuff to the older stuff. They sound much more classic now, imo.

    Beach Boys set the benchmark, and pretty high, I'll add.

    The Beatles.......................

    I really like what System of a Down did with vocal harmonies. 2 voices so different yet they blended so well, imo. Not a fan of them trying to "mainstream" their sound, but what they did with the singing really kept them in my rotation, for awhile at least.
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    I just thought of a few more.

    My Morning Jacket (Can't believe I forgot that one)
    Alice In Chains (excellent harmonization)
    The Doobie Brothers :? cheesy, but they did use them...
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    6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
    8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
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  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    The Band
    Bell X1
    I'm From Barcelona
    Radiohead (some songs have dual lead vocals)
    The Zombies

    not harmonising exactly, but if you like music centered on vocals, then check out Bobby McFerrin
  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Dr.Dog!!!
  • deadmosquitodeadmosquito Posts: 729
    the magic numbers have beautiful male/female harmonies. really beautiful.
  • boroff89boroff89 Posts: 786
    I second The Shins. That's exactly what drew me to them.
    It makes much more sense to live in the present tense.
  • 2LightYears2LightYears Posts: 69
    Some of the most interesting harmonies of the Beach Boys' music (think "Good Vibrations") were just Brian Wilson re-recorded.

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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    DewieCox wrote:

    I prefer the newer Chili Peppers stuff to the older stuff. They sound much more classic now, imo.

    I agree. People hate on Anthony's voice, but he's had the same voice since day one. The newer albums with layered with John's vocal's sound much much better IMO.
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  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    i saw the eagles a few months ago and was sayin,"i get it, you can harmonize"
    thats all they do
    until joe walsh steps up and serves everyone
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    South of Seattle wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:

    I prefer the newer Chili Peppers stuff to the older stuff. They sound much more classic now, imo.

    I agree. People hate on Anthony's voice, but he's had the same voice since day one. The newer albums with layered with John's vocal's sound much much better IMO.

    Flea pulls his weight, as well, imo.

    John can be a little hit and miss live with his backup vocals, but I think it kinda blends with the music pretty well, almost b/c of it.

    I'm not just talkin about what Froosh does with vox either. The way he layers the guitars is pretty cool as well. I would love to see them have Omar, from TMV, join them on tour. ESPECIALLY IN MICHIGAN has got some amazing criscrossing harmonic guitar parts.
  • PJam82PJam82 Posts: 107
    Not necessarilly rock, but Bone Thugs N Harmony do it like no one else.....you don't even have to be a fan of their music to hear the beauty it what they can do.

    Remember songs like this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GVbeTdDRs4

    It's unbelievable how easy it is to just get lost in their harmonies.
  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    HH121279 wrote:
    Not necessarilly rock, but Bone Thugs N Harmony do it like no one else.....you don't even have to be a fan of their music to hear the beauty it what they can do.

    Remember songs like this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GVbeTdDRs4

    It's unbelievable how easy it is to just get lost in their harmonies.
    awesome
    was pretty much forced into listening to rap in middle school..detroit was quite the hip hop town. got picked on for my nirvana shirts and flannel and such
    but i loved bone
    krayzie was my favorite
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Fat Mattress.
  • Music For RhinosMusic For Rhinos Posts: 1,693
    I agree with whoever said Alice In Chains...

    Layne and Jerry = fucking AWESOME vocal harmonies.
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    early-mid beatles stuff...

    if i fell
    i'm looking through you
    you're gonna lose that girl
    please please me
    i'll follow the sun
    ps i love you
    i don't want to spoil the party
    magical mystery tour
    hey bulldog
    drive my car
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    i know he's a solo artist, but Elliott Smith's songs are loaded with amazing harmonies & backing vocals.
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    Gomez
    The Jayhawks
    The Nields
    Flying Burrito Bros.
    Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
    Gutter Twins
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    surforia wrote:
    Two words: BAD RELIGION.

    You beat me to it.
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  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    Cathy Davey: http://www.myspace.com/cathydavey

    "moving" was used in a vodafone ad, some very catchy stuff.

    She's a singer who writes her songs on drums, great rhythm, great soft voice and harmonies on her own stuff. Every single song of hers has multiple vocal layers....and has a quality live band.

    Check out her backing singers in this video, pretty creepy/cool!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzyhjieZ ... re=related
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    Love the debut record by the Fleet Foxes: Magic Stuff! :mrgreen:
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    Not a fan, but Guster harmonizes very well.
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  • aicbonesaicbones Posts: 16
    The Posies. Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow are amazing.
  • chimpatchimpat Posts: 590
    Anyone listen to Akron/Family? This is pretty good......

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSh_KVWX0Qw
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  • fanch75fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    Dokken!!!!
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    HH121279 wrote:
    Not necessarilly rock, but Bone Thugs N Harmony do it like no one else.....you don't even have to be a fan of their music to hear the beauty it what they can do.

    Remember songs like this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GVbeTdDRs4

    It's unbelievable how easy it is to just get lost in their harmonies.


    Forgot about Bone. They were/are (?) excellent musicians.

    Do they still perform together?
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    8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
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    9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
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