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Thread #93339   Message #1844446
Posted By: chrisgl
27-Sep-06 - 04:52 PM
Thread Name: Why sing harmony?
Subject: RE: Why sing harmony?
Joe Offer said > Christina was trying to sing in the wrong range

This is brilliant. I've always believed that most everyone can sing and it's kind of come home to roost with my daughter's boyfriend who has always been told he cannot sing... Having heard his speaking voice (!) I strongly beileve this isn't the case and Joe's comment accords with what I've been thinking. Great! Thank you.

To bring me back on thread, _part_ of singing harmony must be due to a mismatch of vocal range which a creative person will turn to the good. _Then_ you uncover the emotional impact it can have on a song or tune.

But to be done properly the harmonist (?) must be sensitive to the song. The harmony must enhance not swamp - else, surely it isn't harmony any longer, just a not very good tune ;)

chris :-)