"Daylight Again", with the beautiful acapella ending of "Find the Cost of Freedom"..... Thank you for "Carry On" ! You sounded Great ! So many parts !!!! Now, I finally Know, why everytime I play it, I keep hearing different parts in it! :) Great, great, voice and perfect vibrato, Kevin ! You are a natural ! I hope and pray that you and yours will always be well and safe ! With Love, Fran Danco
While we're on requests, I'd love to hear an "inside baseball" episode where you talk about things like the challenges and solutions involved in discerning the parts themselves. I'm particularly fascinated and confused by CSN's approach (Steely Dan is similar) in that they get their very cool sounding blend with some sort of recording technique that has the side effect of making it more difficult for the naked ear to isolate the individual voices. Also, if you have any insights as to why, for example, it's easier (at least for me) to sing along in harmony with a track if I sing *above*. For some reason it's much easier to find a sweet note above the melody than below. Do you have any tricks for improvising harmony parts? For example, taking a song that has no vocal harmony - Yesterday by the Beatles for example - without sitting down at the piano if you just jump in and start improvising a higher or (especially) lower part, what goes on in your musical mind? Do you sort of sing ahead in your mind, figure out the scale tone of the next phrase and start on a logical third above or below? Or do you turn off the trained part of your brain and go for a pure feel? Or ...? Anything along any of these lines would be really fascinating to me. Do you use any types of software or AI-stems and if so which ones do you like? It would also be interesting to hear how you first started singing harmony as a child and so on and so forth.
Excellent analysis and tutorial! The time and effort to pick out and learn each vocal part is exemplary for any musical study. You're at the top of my list with this video.
Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve been looking for an instruction video for this song for the past couple months or so so you put it out at the perfect time!!!
How extraordinary!! I've never seen anyone break down the harmonies into digestible junks and then blend them to perfection. You're extremely talented so please keep up the brilliant work!!
Kevin, you are an amazing vocalist! I have heard you referance your participation with others in the choir. I also have been in various choirs and groups since the age of 10. My junior high school choir teacher Mrs.Zagar, took an interest in me and my enjoyment of learning structured vocals AND ESPECIALLY, harmonies! I was under her direct tutelage until I graduated, then progressed to the McPhail Institute of Arts in Downtown Mpls. After five more years of training and studying I took leave of my matriculation. However, I never ceased to get together with others, whether it being with band mates or groups. Now, at 63 years old, there really are no surprises anymore. However, I am in two groups still, my church choir and (had to keep it fresh) a local barbershop QUINTET. Now working on re-polishing my Tag harmonies!
I just don't have the harmony gene and I've never been able to find someone who can teach it. I try, but my brain only produces the main melody. It's an amazing and beautiful gift you have.
Once again a master class Kevin! The tribute to David at 0:16 was very moving and touching. Thanks so much for this video. Am curious whether you use any tools like Melodyne?
Thank you so much! I do, and I’m certainly not ashamed of it 😅 I use it a little more aggressively in these lessons to make sure that the voice you hear is as close to the note as possible, so it’s easier for people to learn the song. :)
Kevin my man I always wanted to do this song and now I can!! Thanks for educating us dude. Still waiting on "Best of My Love" but no rush ;) just grateful you're doing this
Kevin, Could/would you let us know levels of Vocal instructions and the years it took to Aguire your level of expertise.??? Thanks for All Your Efforts! All the best!!
Thank you so much!! 😊 i’ve never had any lessons/instructions beyond high school band class, being in a student-run choir at university, and a lot of trial and error (emphasis on error 😅).
What I'd love is just one of the three harmonies more prominent while the other two are slightly in the background. Hearing each one individually is wonderful but damned if I can remember it when you combine them all. Just asking.
Definitely! You are not the only one who has requested this, and for the couple of vids I’m working on currently, I’ve made it so the lead vocal is always in the background at least a little bit to help guide the harmony singers
WoW Kevin....Love the Vocal Lesson. If don't mind me asking what effects did you use in the recording of the vocals. Thanks... looking forward to seeing more!!!!
I noticed that David Crosby has some unexpected notes at the end of some of his phrases. What's he doing there? Could this be his signature harmony style? How do these notes that seem out of place on their own fit the blend so well? Did you have difficulty figuring them out and singing them?
these harmony lessons are amazing and so well done...since you identify the singer when you spot light the individual parts, when you come back show all the "singers", why not put their names up again? it would make it even easier to hear (really!)
Fantastic! I heard Penn Jillette say recently on his podcast that he thinks David Crosby was flat most of the time, but I find that hard to believe. I wonder if you felt that when you dissected the harmonies or if Penn just doesn't fully understand how harmonies are sung.
This is very interesting and you've done amazingly. It's quite difficult to follow though. Would be great to have some kind of breakdown regarding the comparative melodies ie who goes where at what point, to try and get an insight into how they formulated their harmonies.
Hard to pick a fav CSN(Y), but this is the one. Bless you for making this a very, happy Friday. I'll go put some money in the tip jar in hopes of Southern Cross next 👍
This song is from my generation so am familiar with it. Thought about covering it and record but I suck at harmony. I realized after watching your demo on harmonies it would take several attempts to get it. So I am thinking of passing on it. But I might change my mind later. But great job, fun video to watch ...
just a suggestion....you are doing such a great job.....could you analyze those harmonies....whether they are unison, octave 3rds...etc figuring out what makes CSN tick
Wonderful work, the harmonies sound fabulous! One quibble in Questions, Stills sings the words "are they" before the line "questions of a thousand dreams", you sang "whoa" at the point. Excellent work otherwise. Thank you!
So I guess I'm back! What song should I analyze next everyone?? :)
Country Girl
"Daylight Again", with the beautiful acapella ending of "Find the Cost of Freedom".....
Thank you for "Carry On" ! You sounded Great ! So many parts !!!!
Now, I finally Know, why everytime I play it, I keep hearing different parts in it! :)
Great, great, voice and perfect vibrato, Kevin ! You are a natural !
I hope and pray that you and yours will always be well and safe !
With Love, Fran Danco
Cherish by The Association please!
While we're on requests, I'd love to hear an "inside baseball" episode where you talk about things like the challenges and solutions involved in discerning the parts themselves. I'm particularly fascinated and confused by CSN's approach (Steely Dan is similar) in that they get their very cool sounding blend with some sort of recording technique that has the side effect of making it more difficult for the naked ear to isolate the individual voices. Also, if you have any insights as to why, for example, it's easier (at least for me) to sing along in harmony with a track if I sing *above*. For some reason it's much easier to find a sweet note above the melody than below. Do you have any tricks for improvising harmony parts? For example, taking a song that has no vocal harmony - Yesterday by the Beatles for example - without sitting down at the piano if you just jump in and start improvising a higher or (especially) lower part, what goes on in your musical mind? Do you sort of sing ahead in your mind, figure out the scale tone of the next phrase and start on a logical third above or below? Or do you turn off the trained part of your brain and go for a pure feel? Or ...? Anything along any of these lines would be really fascinating to me. Do you use any types of software or AI-stems and if so which ones do you like? It would also be interesting to hear how you first started singing harmony as a child and so on and so forth.
Suite Judy Blue Eyes
Great harmony lesson Kevin! Super helpful! 😎
Just found your channel....vocals are fantastic. Analysis...spot on. Thank you for all the hard work to get this right.
I saw them in the Fillmore, 1969.
We couldnt believe the shimmering full tones came from only 3 voices.Magic
Great job!
Kevin that was awesome. Not sure how you figured out who sang what and at what vocal range but it’s accurate. I really enjoyed watching this video!
Excellent analysis and tutorial! The time and effort to pick out and learn each vocal part is exemplary for any musical study. You're at the top of my list with this video.
Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say :)
Wow!!!! That bridge was amazing!
Thank you so much for this!!!
I’ve been looking for an instruction video for this song for the past couple months or so so you put it out at the perfect time!!!
Thanks so much! I’m so glad I could help!
How extraordinary!! I've never seen anyone break down the harmonies into digestible junks and then blend them to perfection. You're extremely talented so please keep up the brilliant work!!
"one morning i woke up and i knew" just hits different
Brilliant. Simply brilliant!
Kingston’s very own Galeazzo Frudua back at it again with a hard-hitting harmony analysis !
Kevin, you are an amazing vocalist! I have heard you referance your
participation with others in the choir. I also have been in various choirs and groups since the age of 10. My junior high school choir teacher Mrs.Zagar, took an interest in me and my enjoyment of learning structured vocals AND ESPECIALLY, harmonies! I was under her direct tutelage until I graduated, then progressed to the McPhail Institute of Arts in Downtown Mpls. After five more years of training and studying I took leave of my matriculation. However, I never ceased to get together with others, whether it being with band mates or groups. Now, at 63 years old, there really are no surprises anymore. However, I am in two groups still, my church choir and (had to keep it fresh) a local barbershop QUINTET. Now working on re-polishing my Tag harmonies!
I just don't have the harmony gene and I've never been able to find someone who can teach it. I try, but my brain only produces the main melody. It's an amazing and beautiful gift you have.
Thank you so much Jeff! That’s so kind of you to say :)
Once again a master class Kevin! The tribute to David at 0:16 was very moving and touching. Thanks so much for this video. Am curious whether you use any tools like Melodyne?
Thank you so much! I do, and I’m certainly not ashamed of it 😅 I use it a little more aggressively in these lessons to make sure that the voice you hear is as close to the note as possible, so it’s easier for people to learn the song. :)
Very nice Kevin. I’ve been in music for 45 years. You are quite the talent.
Kevin my man I always wanted to do this song and now I can!! Thanks for educating us dude. Still waiting on "Best of My Love" but no rush ;) just grateful you're doing this
Man I think you nailed it! You have an excellent ear. Thanks so much
Great work, Todd! I can't imagine the time you spent in it: carry on!
Would love to hear Deja Vu’s “Country Girl” melange broken down! That and “Carry On” (great job!) were the peaks.
Really great breakdown! Thank you
Thanks so much Andre! 😊
Kevin wat een mooie samenzang . geweldig goed TOP
WOW Magnificent Work !!! Great !!!! Congrats !!!!
Great job Kevin! Super helpful and you sound great. Thanks❤
Yes, another fantastic tune amazingly done.
Kevin, Could/would you let us know levels of Vocal instructions and the years it took to Aguire your level of expertise.??? Thanks for All Your Efforts! All the best!!
Thank you so much!! 😊 i’ve never had any lessons/instructions beyond high school band class, being in a student-run choir at university, and a lot of trial and error (emphasis on error 😅).
Amazing!
What I'd love is just one of the three harmonies more prominent while the other two are slightly in the background. Hearing each one individually is wonderful but damned if I can remember it when you combine them all. Just asking.
Definitely! You are not the only one who has requested this, and for the couple of vids I’m working on currently, I’ve made it so the lead vocal is always in the background at least a little bit to help guide the harmony singers
WoW Kevin....Love the Vocal Lesson. If don't mind me asking what effects did you use in the recording of the vocals. Thanks... looking forward to seeing more!!!!
Same question here
I noticed that David Crosby has some unexpected notes at the end of some of his phrases. What's he doing there? Could this be his signature harmony style? How do these notes that seem out of place on their own fit the blend so well? Did you have difficulty figuring them out and singing them?
these harmony lessons are amazing and so well done...since you identify the singer when you spot light the individual parts, when you come back show all the "singers", why not put their names up again? it would make it even easier to hear (really!)
Thanks so much! and great idea! i'll try and do that next time!
these are great tutorials/analysis
Fantastic! I heard Penn Jillette say recently on his podcast that he thinks David Crosby was flat most of the time, but I find that hard to believe. I wonder if you felt that when you dissected the harmonies or if Penn just doesn't fully understand how harmonies are sung.
Great!
Is it possible to the some sheet music of this arrangement?
That would be amazing ❤
Thanks for putting in the hard work.
Very nice Kevin, when l saw CSN they performed In My Life and Midnight Rider, they only did covers of people they really liked.
This is very interesting and you've done amazingly. It's quite difficult to follow though. Would be great to have some kind of breakdown regarding the comparative melodies ie who goes where at what point, to try and get an insight into how they formulated their harmonies.
Just what I was looking for I just got frustrated trying myself to analyse so now it is baCK TO THE DRAWINGBOARD.
That was a fantastic analysis. Carry On is a more difficult song to break down.
Hard to pick a fav CSN(Y), but this is the one. Bless you for making this a very, happy Friday. I'll go put some money in the tip jar in hopes of Southern Cross next 👍
Sounds good!
Can U make more CSN(Y) harmony video? As well as the break down of each vocal?
This song is from my generation so am familiar with it. Thought about covering it and record but I suck at harmony. I realized after watching your demo on harmonies it would take several attempts to get it. So I am thinking of passing on it. But I might change my mind later. But great job, fun video to watch ...
just a suggestion....you are doing such a great job.....could you analyze those harmonies....whether they are unison, octave 3rds...etc
figuring out what makes CSN tick
very good job! I´d wish "As I come of age"
Be interesting to hear you tackle something from The Zombies Odessey Oracle.
This is out-fucking-standing!! Thank you
terrific!
Amazing job. Lot of work involved, but the result is for the ages.
Sounds like you do what I like to do....play a CSN (Y) song over and over, isolating each vocal part with your ear.
Who doesn’t love listening to these songs over and over? 😊
Thanks!
I'd really love to see a breakdown of what notes/intervals/harmony is being sung. Does anyone know of a channel that does that?
Non siete nemmeno vicino a quelle harmonious voice!!
Wonderful work, the harmonies sound fabulous! One quibble in Questions, Stills sings the words "are they" before the line "questions of a thousand dreams", you sang "whoa" at the point. Excellent work otherwise. Thank you!
Kevin, do you offer a transcription of your vocal parts for purchase?
Sure! Shoot me a message on instagram and we can chat! :)
How bout some Queen!
th-cam.com/video/o-62bG9Xa_c/w-d-xo.html ask and you shall receive ;)
Love this video!, do you have a discord group btw?
How about Somebody to Love by Queen?
Ouuuu that is my go-to karaoke song! one day soon! :)
7:43
Ok Kevin, here's one for ya .. Michael Jackson's Billy Jean ... Good luck...
The fourth line of the first two verses , the low voice is sang with the wrong notes in them. Sorry
What are the right notes?
Neil Young doesn't play or sing on this track.
Nash pitch is too high.. makes you feel constipated
7:37 is when the video starts.
(Cool stuff before then, but if you're in some kind of hurry. )
Thanks!
Thanks!