Heep And Harmonies...

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During the Byron era, do you think that Uriah Heep used harmonies too much? Not enough?

Just
something that interests me, since I've generally found that from
*most* of the tracks on Look At Yourself or Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble,
those with harmonies as the main vocal rather than occasional additions
miserably fail to get me, compared to Byron's amazing voice. I'm not a
great Heep expert, but that's just my opinion, while they seem to be
praised for their harmonies here.

Edited by TGM: Orb - February 18 2008 at 17:12

Poll Question: What do you think of Uriah Heep's vocal harmonies in the Byron period?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Great! Love 'em!	21	[95.45%]
Very good, but overused	0	[0.00%]
Occasionally good, sometimes not	1	[4.55%]
Generally poor, rarely good	0	[0.00%]
I just want to hear more David Byron...	0	[0.00%]
This topic is closed, no new votes accepted

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TGM: Orb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 21 2007 Location: n/a Status: Offline Points: 8052	Topic: Heep And Harmonies... Posted: February 18 2008 at 17:11
	During the Byron era, do you think that Uriah Heep used harmonies too much? Not enough? Just something that interests me, since I've generally found that from most of the tracks on Look At Yourself or Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble, those with harmonies as the main vocal rather than occasional additions miserably fail to get me, compared to Byron's amazing voice. I'm not a great Heep expert, but that's just my opinion, while they seem to be praised for their harmonies here. Edited by TGM: Orb - February 18 2008 at 17:12

febus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: January 23 2007 Location: Orlando-Usa Status: Offline Points: 4312	Posted: February 18 2008 at 18:30
	I think these ''harmonies'' are integral part of the HEEP sound; that's what makes UH great, that and the fantastic voice of the sadly late Mr Byron; After its departure, Uriah Heep was no longer the same, even if Firefly has its moments. Byron was hardly the composer of the band, but that's him that made this band great. Edited by febus - February 18 2008 at 18:31

moodyxadi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 01 2005 Location: Brazil Status: Offline Points: 417	Posted: February 18 2008 at 21:14
	I like the harmonies in the Lawton period too and I'm learning day by day to appreciate this Uriah Heep. But Byron Era was THE Uriah Heep.
	Bach, Ma, Bros, Déia, Dante.

TGM: Orb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 21 2007 Location: n/a Status: Offline Points: 8052	Posted: February 19 2008 at 17:11
	cries noone agrees with me, here. Fair enough.

LinusW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 27 2007 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 10665	Posted: February 19 2008 at 17:35
	^ Sorry, but I don't find them too much either.
	Blargh

micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46838	Posted: February 19 2008 at 20:08
	to be honest.... their vocal harmonies never really stood out to me (ie... hit me). Probably due for a round of listening to their albums. Don't make it out of the shelves that often.
	The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip

ironpagan67 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: December 31 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Status: Offline Points: 26	Posted: February 19 2008 at 20:13
	I love the Byron days of Heep. No other era will compare to it. Lawton was a decent vocalist (Sorry, but I think they only had a few good songs with him). I don't think Heep harmonized as much during this period. And with Barnie Shaw fronting now, they harmonize even less. Don't get me wrong. Bernie has a great voice. And have several very good albums with him singing. But it's just not great without David front and center stage. R.I.P. David. You are sorely missed.