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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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May 31, 2012 - 12:13am PT
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I think it was Mighty Hiker who mentioned classical groups, etc.,
and I can attest to some powerful genius in lowly places.
My ex is a professional singer and performed with
the Western Colorado Chorale, directed by Dr. Mont Atkinson.
They travel but often perform at the University of Mesa State,
in Grand Junction. I went to every concert. They are on another
level from just about anything you can name... not famous, but
unbelievably, profoundly beautiful....
As far as pop goes, I have many likes but will name the smooth
harmonies of Smoky Robinson and friends....
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 31, 2012 - 12:55am PT
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I haven't seen mentioned:
Silly Sisters: June Tabor and Maddy Prior. wikipedia(give them money) has links. I'll throw in the name of their bass player Danny Thompson 'cause on "Grey Funnel Line" he's way involved, too.
The Chi-Lites
Ladysmith Black Mambasso(mentioned?)
Then the rest that other people have mentioned: John&Paul, Persuasions, CSNY, BeachBoys, all those little Austrian boys singing Bach (but at least they still have their cojones), Kate & Anna McGarrigle and "Emmylou Harris with anyone" for sure. You all hear Emmylou's tribute to Kate? I cry thinking of it. There must be someone I'll kick myself for forgetting. Maybe the Crickets, but mostly I like Holly on his own. Aretha is probably my all time favorite vocalist from ANY genera, but I don't know I would list her for her harmonizing. Likewise for George H. or New Orleanian music: a favorite but not for vocal harmony.
Traveling Wilburys?
Sad Day here in Seattle, where the murder of four took place at a popular U-District music venue, Cafe Racer, followed other murders leading to six dead total. I've only been there once but Cafe Racer is only a short bike ride away from my house and work. (edited)
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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May 31, 2012 - 03:35pm PT
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i remember missa luba. doesn't surprise me it never had much follow-up. the catholic church hates getting upstaged like that.
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Blakey
Trad climber
Newcastle UK
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Anyone remember these, and this tune?..........It takes a little while to get to the harmonies, but to my ear they are very good.
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Steve
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 22, 2013 - 09:57pm PT
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I well recall the harmonizing of Tiny Tim and Miss Vicki.....sadly, short lived.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Jan 18, 2014 - 02:24am PT
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Just picked up Hank's granddaughter's recent album. A few good ones on there, but this one has the chewiest harmonies for sure:
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skywalker
climber
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Jan 18, 2014 - 02:59am PT
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Didn't read entire thread. But just got back from a show with Chick Corea and Bella Fleck as a duet. Very cerebral, mostly classical in nature, definitely jazzy but...I can't find the words.
Interesting pairing.
Thumbs up!
S...
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john bald
climber
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Jan 18, 2014 - 11:11am PT
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Just finished Gram Nash's book. He has great insight into the makings of a good harmony. If you listen to the audio book, he even sings a few lines.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Jan 22, 2014 - 03:11am PT
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Jennys throwing down a cappella. I like that they mix-up/shift the stack as they go through the different sections.
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I'm going to throw this in too. Über-straightforward vocal harmonies, but I really dig the harmonic interplay of the guitar over the banjo melody. I wish I could be half as crafty.
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