[labelbassist]

So I've always loved vocal harmonies, but the Pandora podcast about them got me thinking more about them. After listening to that compressed excerpt of 20 Minute Loop's "Cora May" (from the podcast) on my SR225s and getting a hint of the chills, I am craving some well recorded music laced with amazing and creative vocal harmonies. Does anyone know if the rest of this 20 Minute Loop CD has as much vocal harmony as this song does? I'd also appreciate any other recommendations of recordings matching the aforementioned criteria

 

[musicmonkey]

I find i'm spending a lot of time listening to "Martha Wainwright" at the moment, her voice is amazing and the cd is well produced.

 

[werdwerdus]

Norah Jones's album "Come Away With Me" might suit your fancy. Two female vocals harmonizing on a lot of the tracks.

 

[labelbassist]

My friend has that Norah Jones album, I'll have to ask him if I can borrow it to rip...

 

[jonnyhambone]

Brian Wilson's 'Smile' is beautifully recorded and has some amazing harmonies.

If you appreciate slightly off-kilter but still gorgeous harmonies I'd also recommend:
Akron/Family - self-titled album
Midlake - Trials of Van Occupanther
Grizzly Bear - yellow house
Tom Ze
early Byrds albums

 

[Rav]

If you like african vocals try and find something by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Star and the Wiseman would be a pretty good place to start.

 

[wakeride74]

The Moonlighters

The Ditty Bops

 

[jinp6301]

jenny lewis and the watson twins - rabbit fur coat
(track "rise up with fists")
elliott smith - either/or
(track "between the bars")

 

[clarke68]

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Originally Posted by labelbassist /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am craving some well recorded music laced with amazing and creative vocal harmonies.

Cantus fits that description perfectly, however their music sounds absolutely nothing like 20 Minute Loop.

 

[eddystoner]

Nickel Creek / Self titles album. Some really nice harmonies

 

[Brandon B]

Ben Harper & The Blind Boys of Alabama - There Will Be a Light & Live at the Apollo... if you're a big fan of strong vocal harmonies, you can't go wrong with either of those albums.

 

[evanus]

If you want nothing but vocals, you should try Trio Mediaeval, a Norwegian trio. They sing pre-renaissance music, and their singing is absolutely stunning. They have released two cds, as far as I know, Soir, dit Elle and Words of the Angel.

 

[SoundGoon]

I'd highly recommend babershop quartet - "High Fidelity" is a good group as are "The Acoustix". Also, check out a vocal ensemble called "The Real Group," they have some amazing stuff.

 

[FalconP]

If you're not averse to Scots-Irish folk songs, I'd recommend the following.

1. Many A Foolish Youth and Holly Wood by The Voice Squad.
2. The Black Family Album by the five siblings of the Black Family, the most famous of whom being Mary and Frances Black. On each song, one of the sib sings the lead voice while the others harmonise. An endearing album overflown with warmth and fun. They have other albums as a group, but this one is the most interesting.

In recent years, EMI has been pushing a trio called The Celtic Tenors. They have fine voices, but the music is only mildly interesting. If you like Gilbert and Sullivan sort of thing, you may like them.

 

[TKO]

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Originally Posted by werdwerdus /img/forum/go_quote.gif Norah Jones's album "Come Away With Me" might suit your fancy. Two female vocals harmonizing on a lot of the tracks.

FYI, this album IS NOT mastered well. It has clipping, especially on the first song, which is very evident.

Cheers.