OT: Rock bands and harmonies

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:28 pm

Andrew wrote:
Saw LRB (or should I say BSG) last year...still amzing and still note for not perfect. And today Graham Goble sent me his new solo album in the mail. Met him backstage at Toto in March. Sounds pretty smooth as expected.

Graeham's solo album is great. Been listening to that thing since last May. Really like "I'd Rather Be With You" and "Someone's Taken Our History" from there. Hope to see you review this one, Andrew.

by **Andrew** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:51 pm

Ehwmatt wrote:
Andrew wrote:
Saw LRB (or should I say BSG) last year...still amzing and still note for not perfect. And today Graham Goble sent me his new solo album in the mail. Met him backstage at Toto in March. Sounds pretty smooth as expected.

Graeham's solo album is great. Been listening to that thing since last May. Really like "I'd Rather Be With You" and "Someone's Taken Our History" from there. Hope to see you review this one, Andrew.

This is called "Let It Rain", brand new 2008. Not even sure if it is officially released yet. Will feature on site...

by **majik** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:41 pm

The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter was/is the best female vocalist ever, check her out for vocal abilities and harmonies to die for. Queen and others obviously got a lot of inspration there and in arrangement too.

Just thought of
Whiteheart
World Trade
Balance
Airborne ('70s)
Tami Show
Touch
Planet 3

by **Just Mindy** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:20 pm

The Eagles of course, and next I've always loved The Who's harmonies...I thought the combo of Roger Daltrey/Pete Townsend were amazing.

by **Ehwmatt** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:06 am

Andrew wrote:
Ehwmatt wrote:
Andrew wrote:
Saw LRB (or should I say BSG) last year...still amzing and still note for not perfect. And today Graham Goble sent me his new solo album in the mail. Met him backstage at Toto in March. Sounds pretty smooth as expected.

Graeham's solo album is great. Been listening to that thing since last May. Really like "I'd Rather Be With You" and "Someone's Taken Our History" from there. Hope to see you review this one, Andrew.

This is called "Let It Rain", brand new 2008. Not even sure if it is officially released yet. Will feature on site...

Wow, can't believe he's got another one already. Similar in sound to The Days Ahead?

by **AlteredDNA** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:32 am

majik wrote:The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter was/is the best female vocalist ever, check her out for vocal abilities and harmonies to die for. Queen and others obviously got a lot of inspration there and in arrangement too.

Just thought of
Whiteheart
World Trade
Balance
Airborne ('70s)
Tami Show
Touch
Planet 3

LOVE Whiteheart!!!

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:37 am

The Beach Boys
Elton John's original band (Dee Murray, Nigel Ollson, Davey Johnstone).

by **epresley** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:05 am

Eagles, first and foremost. Secondly, Little River Band, then Fleetwood Mac and Styx w/Dennis.

by **johnroxx** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:23 am

yulog wrote:
johnroxx wrote:Can't believe no one has mentioned the Beach Boys yet...

;^)

They were mentioned 17 posts up.

My bad...although, given the subject, they can't possibly be mentioned too often.

;^)

by **Rockindeano** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:27 am

majik wrote:The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter was/is the best female vocalist ever, check her out for vocal abilities and harmonies to die for. Queen and others obviously got a lot of inspration there and in arrangement too.

Just thought of
Whiteheart
World Trade
Balance
Airborne ('70s)
Tami Show
Touch
Planet 3

Are you high or stupid? She was good but she isn't no Celine Dion, Leanne Rymes or Barbra Steisand.

Moron.

by **johnroxx** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:28 am

Andrew wrote:Saw LRB (or should I say BSG) last year...still amzing and still note for not perfect. And today Graham Goble sent me his new solo album in the mail. Met him backstage at Toto in March. Sounds pretty smooth as expected.

Andrew, if you have occasion to talk with these guys again, PLEASE tell them to come play for us here in the U.S.

I had a nice email exchange with Beeb Birtles a few years ago, and at that time he was hoping to have the group come here on a "nostalgia bill" with one or two other acts at that time, but things fell through. Problem seems to be promoters question their marketability given the fact that they have no rights to the LRB name anymore.

;^)

by **johnroxx** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:31 am

Rockindeano wrote:
majik wrote:The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter was/is the best female vocalist ever, check her out for vocal abilities and harmonies to die for. Queen and others obviously got a lot of inspration there and in arrangement too.

Are you high or stupid? She was good but she isn't no Celine Dion, Leanne Rymes or Barbra Steisand.

Moron.

C'mon, Dean...Karen Carpenter may not have been "best ever," but her voice was pure silk. And the Carpenters' harmonies were impeccable.

Keep it real, brother...

;^)

by **youkeepmewaiting** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:52 am

Rockindeano wrote:
majik wrote:The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter was/is the best female vocalist ever, check her out for vocal abilities and harmonies to die for. Queen and others obviously got a lot of inspration there and in arrangement too.

Just thought of
Whiteheart
World Trade
Balance
Airborne ('70s)
Tami Show
Touch
Planet 3

Are you high or stupid? She was good but she isn't no Celine Dion, Leanne Rymes or Barbra Steisand.

Moron.

Serisouly how old are you? Do you have the mind of a 8 year old?

I'm 19 and more mature than you. Just because people have different opinions Dean.

by **Pelata** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:58 am

Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

by **belar** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:37 am

I'll agree with Andrew here, Harem Scarem is an excellent band for harmonies. Also:

Def Leppard
Eagles
Night Ranger
House Of Lords
Brother Firetribe

by **Rockindeano** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:50 am

Pelata wrote:Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

All those emboldened are shit.

by **youkeepmewaiting** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:53 am

Rockindeano wrote:
Pelata wrote:Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

All those emboldened are shit.

OK Sheriff

by **Rockindeano** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:55 am

belar wrote:I'll agree with Andrew here, Harem Scarem is an excellent band for harmonies. Also:

Def Leppard
Night Ranger
House Of Lords
Brother Firetribe

Shit. All of em.

by **mistiejourney** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:55 am

Rockindeano wrote:
Pelata wrote:Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

All those emboldened are shit.

Subtle, but effective! :lol:

by **MJM1959** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:21 am

Rockindeano wrote:
belar wrote:I'll agree with Andrew here, Harem Scarem is an excellent band for harmonies. Also:

Def Leppard
Night Ranger
House Of Lords
Brother Firetribe

Shit. All of em.

And your opinion is more relevant than anyone elses, because?????

by **Pelata** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:29 am

Rockindeano wrote:
Pelata wrote:Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

All those emboldened are shit.

Does that include you? Your user name is emboldened...

by **conversationpc** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:03 am

MJM1959 wrote:
Rockindeano wrote:
belar wrote:I'll agree with Andrew here, Harem Scarem is an excellent band for harmonies. Also:

Def Leppard
Night Ranger
House Of Lords
Brother Firetribe

Shit. All of em.

And your opinion is more relevant than anyone elses, because?????

Don't mind him. He's just forgotten to take his Midol. :lol:

Website · by **FishinMagician** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:29 am

mistiejourney wrote:
AlteredDNA wrote:While not officially "rock", Little Big Town have the best harmonies I have heard in a long, long time...

Actually, in the country area, I love "Diamond Rio"'s harmonies!

i'll second that, although lyrics are the worst part of country music

by **ProgRocker53** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:13 am

Rockindeano wrote:
Pelata wrote:Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

All those emboldened are shit.

Hey now, Night Ranger and King's X kick mighty ass, cap'n.

by **Wally_Hatchet** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:57 am

Andrew wrote:
Monker wrote:
Wally_Hatchet wrote:I read in an interview where someone from The Eagles said that the band w/ the best harmony vocals was...
the Little River Band.

I agree, with the Eagles and Boston a close 2nd & third.

I was going to post that about LRB.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XuSi9g7XoJY

I would also add Chicago.

Saw LRB (or should I say BSG) last year...still amzing and still note for not perfect. And today Graham Goble sent me his new solo album in the mail. Met him backstage at Toto in March. Sounds pretty smooth as expected.

Many won't like this, but the current LRB have some awesome harmony vocals as well. One of the most professional sounding bands I have ever seen or heard.

BSG still sound good too, although I preferred John Farnham on lead vox w/ LRB.

by **Wally_Hatchet** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:25 am

I will agree with these mentioned earlier:

Night Ranger - Really, really, reeeeallly good, but not great like the Eagles or LRB. One of my favorite live bands, and they will always rock because Brad Gillis is a rock god!

King's X - Decent harmonies for a 3 piece hard rock band, in an Alice In Chains kind of way. I like them.

Firehouse - One of the best harmony vox bands of the 80's hair-band genre.

Dokken - They weren't bad at all until they lost Jeff Pilson, and then Don toasted his voice. Another one of my favorite hair-bands (in their prime). It's makes me sad hearing their recent live clips.

Website · by **FishinMagician** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:59 am

youkeepmewaiting wrote:
Rockindeano wrote:
MJM1959 wrote:
Rockindeano wrote:
belar wrote:I'll agree with Andrew here, Harem Scarem is an excellent band for harmonies. Also:

Def Leppard
Night Ranger
House Of Lords
Brother Firetribe

Shit. All of em.

And your opinion is more relevant than anyone elses, because?????

Oh lookie here? Mr Asshole decided to stroll in. Cocksucker. This doesn't concern you. You can't tell me Lippard, Night Ranger, House of Lords and Firetribe, whoever the fuck THAT is, have good harmonies. Pure shit.

Where did you get your music degree sheriff?

It must be the...

by **majik** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:20 am

Deano

Are you high or stupid? She was good but she isn't no Celine Dion, Leanne Rymes or Barbra Steisand. .

None of these come close to Karen Carpenter. Are you saying Phil Ramone ( if you know who that is ) who produced her solo album is wrong too. Phil was a big fan of her voice, a few years ago a tribute album of carpenters music was released, a heavy metal version of their songs, try that with Dion/Streisand. Everyone involved said how much they were influenced by The Carpenters music.

Its ok to come out of the closet and admit you " get it " I'm not limited to one genre of music,...... Doh!

Edit : Most bands mentioned so far are the usual by the book. Get real and tell whom you really admire. Everyone knows Journey, Chicago, Nightranger. The original poster mentioned there must be bands out there that can harmonise as good as Queen. We all know and love the ones already mentioned, maybe list a few closet classics, so what if you get a bagging, who cares.

What about Abba for harmonies, writing, producing and studio innovation, not cool enough, yet any musician worth his salt will tell you ( if their honest ) they were influenced by them too. Remember The Black Sweden a cool ( tongue in cheek maybe ) Rock CD version of Abba music.

Oh yep, I like The Sweet for layered falsetto harmonies too, another big innfluence on bands today and on the by the book bands listed.

by **weatherman90** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:25 am

Rockindeano wrote:
Pelata wrote:Night Ranger
King's X
Queen
Harem Scarem
Journey
The Beatles
Firehouse
Def Leppard
The Eagles

All those emboldened are shit.

Thanks for putting my favorite bands in bold!! :lol:

FireHouse, Def Leppard, Toto, probably my top 3.

by **weatherman90** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:26 am

FishinMagician wrote:
It must be the...

BEETIS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pod4jIKT_kA

MR

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