There's lots of good advice in this thread. There are some shanty groups that go for tight, complex harmonies. Others prefer to keep it simple. These days we are not singing these songs traditionally because we are not actually working aboard ships. So do what feels best to you. Personally I feel that some harmony is fine as long as it is not overdone. Of course, that's easy when you are singing in a duet! I (radriano) sing with Peter Kasin (chanteyranger). You can hear some of our songs on CD Baby: Click here Click on each of the links and you can listen to some tracks. Also check out our website: Click here
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