Then, I might recommend Niel Diamond, Taylor of course and Gordon Lightfoot, all great male vocalist with fine arangements to their music...
Was just Listening to Dan Fogelberg...
which certifies me as a mid-life-fogeylberg. :)
Man, did Dan have a stunningly clear voice, and I love the orchestrations he used.
Is there any artist similar to pursue? I lean toward smooth Jazz and instrumentals. However, I've always had an affinity for orchestrated (lighter) rock music. Artists I have enjoyed from my youth: ELO, Steve Miller Band, Poco, Alan Parsons Project, Fogelberg & Weisberg, Chicago, Moody Blues.
Projecting out 25-30 years what music in today's sound resonates with those artists? You know, good, clean well styled groups.
I'm guessing such a narrow parameter will be difficult to peg.
I enjoy Al Jarreau, George Benson. Lately have found India Aire.
I look for clean lyrics and great voices. Any high recommends? Any newer artists with great, clean, superb sound who can pack an orchestral punch? Or a vocalist who is in the light rock or smooth jazz vein?
I know I can spend hours upon hours searching online for leads, but a few quick comments here can get me going on this faster.
THANKS for your ideas!
Man, did Dan have a stunningly clear voice, and I love the orchestrations he used.
Is there any artist similar to pursue? I lean toward smooth Jazz and instrumentals. However, I've always had an affinity for orchestrated (lighter) rock music. Artists I have enjoyed from my youth: ELO, Steve Miller Band, Poco, Alan Parsons Project, Fogelberg & Weisberg, Chicago, Moody Blues.
Projecting out 25-30 years what music in today's sound resonates with those artists? You know, good, clean well styled groups.
I'm guessing such a narrow parameter will be difficult to peg.
I enjoy Al Jarreau, George Benson. Lately have found India Aire.
I look for clean lyrics and great voices. Any high recommends? Any newer artists with great, clean, superb sound who can pack an orchestral punch? Or a vocalist who is in the light rock or smooth jazz vein?
I know I can spend hours upon hours searching online for leads, but a few quick comments here can get me going on this faster.
THANKS for your ideas!
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@douglas_schroeder ... thanks for the Indie Aire, reference, Douglas. I've been pulling a lot of new stuff from Twittering Machine. Each Friday it details several obscure artists. Seventy percent of it is non multom but that leaves a lot of yum in between. A particular artist, Daniell Villareal, is an exquisite percussionist ... no vocals, who converts complex rhythms into sublimity. I've appreciated your work over the years, too, Douglas! All the best ....
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You mentioned Poco. Jim Messina was their guitar player, early on. His later group Loggins & Messina were best known for 3 minute am radio hits. However, they hired great players and some of their albums included extended (often "jazzy") instrumental interludes featuring stellar musicianship Start with "Mother Lode". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6r4YWIz8SE&list=OLAK5uy_m-iUndbrYwZmRJpQ-mBScNV53Vq_eHC1I
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