Those who love harmonious voices in popular music know it is missing in today. It was extremely popular in the sixties.
I invite you to find great harmony and meaningful lyrics on the current top forty list. https://www.at40.com/charts/top-40-238/latest/ You cannot!
Why did harmony leave the music scene? Those of us who have ever sung in close harmony can tell you that it is not easy. Members of the group must be able to read the musical scale and then sing those notes. Harmony requires singing voices that complement each other. Vocal discipline is demanded; the voice of the lead singer cannot run away from the voices of supporting singers.
If you miss hearing great harmony, try these.
The Bachelors “Diane” 1968 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIwPiakObEE
The Seekers “I’ll Never Find Another You” 1968 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZf41UudAbI
The Four Coins “Shangri La” 1962 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07e8jm2CNGc
Mammas and Pappas “California Dreamin“ 1966 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGoq_rVMucQ
Additional Note: Perhaps we could borrow the principle of musical harmony and apply it in life to slow the rampant division that has overtaken society.
I especially liked the harmony of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. But you are right, harmony is largely missing from popular music these days.
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Try Voces8 or Pentatonix. Eric Whitacres virtual choirs are great, too.
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Eric Whitacre’s virtual choirs. English teacher on vacation
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