Only been a Duranie for a year and it was the lyrics and melodies of their deeper cuts that captivated me. I never even realized, until watching your video, that Simon's harmonies and backing vocals were a big contributing factor also! Just recently their song "She's Too Much" has been added to my favs because there's a section where the harmonies are just gorgeous.
I would add New Religion, not only because Simon does loads of vocals and harmonies on the chorus; but because of the prechorous. People call it rap. I don't get that vibe at all. It's more like a poem being spoken very fast with the beautiful harmony "I don't know why this evil bothers (follows?) Me." While in the poem section he is quickly spouting out the words 'I get along fine with the friends of mine...etc) Simon has stated before that that bit is a conversation with himself. His alter ego vrs himself Talk about self soul harmonizing! He was deliberately baring his soul to exercise the demons and guilt he had for questioning his faith, probably trying to exorsize his demons. I love everything about that song and yes the harmonies are haunting. I hope you appreciate my feedback.
I’m a huge Duranie! This is great!!! And I absolutely love their musicality!! It’s incredible how talented they were when they were younger and are still today! Great video!! Interestingly, one of my favorite songs to sing harmonies on is Plush by STP lol!
@@rodrigovalerosancho2234 I know!! & the story behind the song alone deserves recognition! UMF & Love Voodoo are also overlooked ❤❤ thanks for the reply & your appreciation of their musical hidden gems 🎶
Hello buddy!!!! What a fantastic 12 harmony in these tracks!!!! Wing should be a fantastic track for a James bond film that would be awesome!!!! New moon 🌒 on Monday bloody brilliant luv it one of my faves awesome luv it!!!! American science omg omg omg fantastic brilliant luv it fav of notorious!!!! What are the chances best track on paper god's unreal luv it amazing awesome also life!!!! The way Dom brown plays that guitar 🎸 chills down my spine!!!! Ordinary world Simon's vocals are bloody brilliant awesome especially when is cords go high wow!!!! Yes I agree Duran Duran were a boy band yes!!!! When they released astrount tour fab brilliant to see guys more then females still now fantastic!!! Also married couples with there kids growing up to Duran Duran brill!!!! Watch Simon lebon and John Taylor playing let's dance last Saturday it's totally fantastic cover to David Bowie!!!! Well buddy really enjoyed ya review brilliant awesome amazing 👍
"Is There Something I Should Know" Has excellent harmony! The guitar and the synthesizer in this song have such great harmony together! Andy singing along with Simon in the pre-chorus and the main chorus great harmony there! Then it's got that cool harmonica solo. Then in the songs close-out, Simon sings with all the other Duran Duran members singing background. Awesome song!
I love you constantly saying that Duran are your fav group, and another chart about them is only ever a good idea. I'm glad you add a song by "Pop Trash" and add you do like it even though it's got to be bottom. I don't know why 'Save A Prayer' has to be here when 'Secret Oktober', 'Anyone Out There' & 'Lonely In Your Nightmare' isn't. And what Simon is doing with his voice on 'Ordinary World' is far more impressive and far-reaching than on 'Save A Prayer' cos your voice grows and develops as you age. And you're right, you can't NOT add something from "Big Thing". You should have added 'I Believe: All I Need To Know' from the same year NOT on the album, awesome ending with his harmonies. Re-listen to kit. Simon's vocal development matured with their least-wow moment, the silly 3rd album and is the best thing about the album, much better than the songs themselves deserve. Why have you put 2 songs from this album when anything from "Notorious" & "All You Need Is Now" with their amazing choruses and truly great harmonising. I know you sadly hate one of their career-best ("Red Carpet Massacre") but 'She's Too Much' is another lovely ballad. I know you love the awesome 'My Antarctica' but it's a more lonely vocal. Just got to your comment on 'American Science'-COOL! I'm so on with you on the "I'm a harmony guy" and I'm always singing to the things I love, but I'm a Brit, so it's generally Brits acts from the 80s I love, but for albums, only a rare few. ABBA before the 80s arrived, then Kim Wilde always (she arrived same moment Duran did), Bangles, A-ha, Sandra and Alphaville are some of my best and their all great in the harmony department, and yes, Duran are up there with this seven.
If you're unfamiliar, have a listen to Local Natives (particularly, their first album "Gorilla Manor", and most recent "Violet Street").... I somewhat think of them as a modern day Duran at least in spirit somewhat... And one of their bread and butter features IMO is unexpected and ridiculously creative 2, 3 and 4 part harmonies. But it's all of them singing, not just a frontman tracked again.
Ordinary World has effective harmonies because of when Simon chooses to use it. First chorus - no harmony. Second chorus- adds harmony on just the line “there’s an ordinary world” Last chorus- every line has a harmony. It’s a great way to create a subtle tension or climax without the listener really understanding why. Of course there’s delay and doubling effect on his vox for this song but the trick with the harmonies on this song are almost in where he chooses not to include them and where he does. Keeps the chorus from getting stale. Very clever songwriting and production trick. An amateur songwriter (me) would probably just lose up every chorus with stacks of vocals and harmonies. Duran are clearly very sophisticated songwriters.
Bloody underrated songwriters too-and Simon's ace voice is utterly underrated. They SOO beat the shit out of the same 80s groups that are still bizarrely over-lauded and absurdly feted forever more-Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, Weller, Sting, Phil Collins, Cure and so on.
@@RedMugMusic They were a real band from their very start. It’s only in hindsight that one mistake them for such, ostensibly due to the media backlash circa 1984 when the perceived attention was primarily from teenage girls. Sure, I attended my first concert in 84 at MSG where the audience was comprised of mostly teenage girls. But a band doesn’t acquire multiple top 10’s and number 1’s by only appealing to a narrow market. Duran appealed to the masses - hence their massive success, but were pigeonholed at the time by a media which held onto an old-skool mindset that a popular band who appealed to the teenage girl market(let’s face it - they’ve always been the tastemakers concerning pop music) were a contrivance.
My favourite is New Moon On Monday, if you listen to the 12inch version at the beginning and the end they push forward the harmonies, especially at the end you can clearly hear , what I think is Andy Taylor, singing the harmony. This is the track: ua-cam.com/video/15MZAdSZNBw/v-deo.html
It took you years to figure out who sang the primary backing vocals in Duran Duran's songs? Really? Simon's voice is so distinctive. No, duh! In addition, read the liner notes in their albums if you can't.
Only been a Duranie for a year and it was the lyrics and melodies of their deeper cuts that captivated me. I never even realized, until watching your video, that Simon's harmonies and backing vocals were a big contributing factor also!
Just recently their song "She's Too Much" has been added to my favs because there's a section where the harmonies are just gorgeous.
What are the chances is amazing! Very underrated!!!
Glad you included Land. I always feel like it's overlooked.
Yea it’s crazy good
Simon dalla voce indimenticabile, inconfondibile e vellutata!
I would add New Religion, not only because Simon does loads of vocals and harmonies on the chorus; but because of the prechorous. People call it rap. I don't get that vibe at all. It's more like a poem being spoken very fast with the beautiful harmony "I don't know why this evil bothers (follows?) Me." While in the poem section he is quickly spouting out the words 'I get along fine with the friends of mine...etc)
Simon has stated before that that bit is a conversation with himself. His alter ego vrs himself Talk about self soul harmonizing! He was deliberately baring his soul to exercise the demons and guilt he had for questioning his faith, probably trying to exorsize his demons. I love everything about that song and yes the harmonies are haunting. I hope you appreciate my feedback.
Absolutely do. Thanks so much.
I’m a huge Duranie! This is great!!! And I absolutely love their musicality!! It’s incredible how talented they were when they were younger and are still today! Great video!!
Interestingly, one of my favorite songs to sing harmonies on is Plush by STP lol!
A great List from Duran Duran
For me ist Palomino a Tracks for the List
Thanks for mentioning American Science, this is one of my fave duran duran song!
Absolutely!
Great list! Some others... Chains, My Antarctica, Sin of the City, AYNIN, & soooo many more ❤🎶
Thank God someone appreciates Sin Of The City, a killer of a song very overlooked. For me, the best one in The Wedding Album.
@@rodrigovalerosancho2234 I know!! & the story behind the song alone deserves recognition! UMF & Love Voodoo are also overlooked ❤❤ thanks for the reply & your appreciation of their musical hidden gems 🎶
@@rodrigovalerosancho2234 yes. Awesome build and should be the closing banger to many or their live gigs.
Land ❤❤ One of my faves EVER ❤❤ American Science 🔥❤ This list is sooooo good ❤🎶
Enjoyed the video. I know I’ve missed some videos. I’ll get caught up. Have a great week.
Hello buddy!!!! What a fantastic 12 harmony in these tracks!!!! Wing should be a fantastic track for a James bond film that would be awesome!!!! New moon 🌒 on Monday bloody brilliant luv it one of my faves awesome luv it!!!! American science omg omg omg fantastic brilliant luv it fav of notorious!!!! What are the chances best track on paper god's unreal luv it amazing awesome also life!!!! The way Dom brown plays that guitar 🎸 chills down my spine!!!! Ordinary world Simon's vocals are bloody brilliant awesome especially when is cords go high wow!!!! Yes I agree Duran Duran were a boy band yes!!!! When they released astrount tour fab brilliant to see guys more then females still now fantastic!!! Also married couples with there kids growing up to Duran Duran brill!!!! Watch Simon lebon and John Taylor playing let's dance last Saturday it's totally fantastic cover to David Bowie!!!! Well buddy really enjoyed ya review brilliant awesome amazing 👍
Thank you Ron
Ya welcum buddy got to keep us duranies happy
You sure had a nice list that I agree.
A few others
Lonely in your nightmare
of crime and passion.
Shadows on your side
Serious
To name a few
Good list
"Is There Something I Should Know" Has excellent harmony! The guitar and the synthesizer in this song have such great harmony together! Andy singing along with Simon in the pre-chorus and the main chorus great harmony there! Then it's got that cool harmonica solo. Then in the songs close-out, Simon sings with all the other Duran Duran members singing background. Awesome song!
Duran Duran tem tanta música boa que não dá pra define qual é a melhor !!
Nice topic Brian. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Notorious title track!
I love you constantly saying that Duran are your fav group, and another chart about them is only ever a good idea. I'm glad you add a song by "Pop Trash" and add you do like it even though it's got to be bottom. I don't know why 'Save A Prayer' has to be here when 'Secret Oktober', 'Anyone Out There' & 'Lonely In Your Nightmare' isn't. And what Simon is doing with his voice on 'Ordinary World' is far more impressive and far-reaching than on 'Save A Prayer' cos your voice grows and develops as you age. And you're right, you can't NOT add something from "Big Thing". You should have added 'I Believe: All I Need To Know' from the same year NOT on the album, awesome ending with his harmonies. Re-listen to kit. Simon's vocal development matured with their least-wow moment, the silly 3rd album and is the best thing about the album, much better than the songs themselves deserve. Why have you put 2 songs from this album when anything from "Notorious" & "All You Need Is Now" with their amazing choruses and truly great harmonising.
I know you sadly hate one of their career-best ("Red Carpet Massacre") but 'She's Too Much' is another lovely ballad. I know you love the awesome 'My Antarctica' but it's a more lonely vocal. Just got to your comment on 'American Science'-COOL! I'm so on with you on the "I'm a harmony guy" and I'm always singing to the things I love, but I'm a Brit, so it's generally Brits acts from the 80s I love, but for albums, only a rare few. ABBA before the 80s arrived, then Kim Wilde always (she arrived same moment Duran did), Bangles, A-ha, Sandra and Alphaville are some of my best and their all great in the harmony department, and yes, Duran are up there with this seven.
What about Winter Marches On and Matter of Feeling!!!
If you're unfamiliar, have a listen to Local Natives (particularly, their first album "Gorilla Manor", and most recent "Violet Street").... I somewhat think of them as a modern day Duran at least in spirit somewhat... And one of their bread and butter features IMO is unexpected and ridiculously creative 2, 3 and 4 part harmonies. But it's all of them singing, not just a frontman tracked again.
My Antarctica is another great one harmony wise.
Ordinary World has effective harmonies because of when Simon chooses to use it.
First chorus - no harmony.
Second chorus- adds harmony on just the line “there’s an ordinary world”
Last chorus- every line has a harmony.
It’s a great way to create a subtle tension or climax without the listener really understanding why. Of course there’s delay and doubling effect on his vox for this song but the trick with the harmonies on this song are almost in where he chooses not to include them and where he does. Keeps the chorus from getting stale. Very clever songwriting and production trick. An amateur songwriter (me) would probably just lose up every chorus with stacks of vocals and harmonies. Duran are clearly very sophisticated songwriters.
Clearly!!
Bloody underrated songwriters too-and Simon's ace voice is utterly underrated. They SOO beat the shit out of the same 80s groups that are still bizarrely over-lauded and absurdly feted forever more-Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, Weller, Sting, Phil Collins, Cure and so on.
Hola amigo, puedes configurar tus videos para que podamos leerlos en español?
Gracias.
WING sounds like a James Bond movie theme…
One of my favorites is Valentine Stones from Paper Gods, classic SLB harmony
I had so many songs to choose from I didn’t even consider the bonus songs.
They've never been a boy band. A boy band doesn't play their own instruments. They just sing or lip sync!
However they were called boy band
@@RedMugMusic They were a real band from their very start. It’s only in hindsight that one mistake them for such, ostensibly due to the media backlash circa 1984 when the perceived attention was primarily from teenage girls. Sure, I attended my first concert in 84 at MSG where the audience was comprised of mostly teenage girls. But a band doesn’t acquire multiple top 10’s and number 1’s by only appealing to a narrow market. Duran appealed to the masses - hence their massive success, but were pigeonholed at the time by a media which held onto an old-skool mindset that a popular band who appealed to the teenage girl market(let’s face it - they’ve always been the tastemakers concerning pop music) were a contrivance.
@@RedMugMusic only by the incorrect or ignorant.
My favourite is New Moon On Monday, if you listen to the 12inch version at the beginning and the end they push forward the harmonies, especially at the end you can clearly hear , what I think is Andy Taylor, singing the harmony. This is the track:
ua-cam.com/video/15MZAdSZNBw/v-deo.html
Secret October very underrated song
He sang backing vocals to most of their songs )
By the way, I'm going to record my own cover of Rio!
I’d love to hear it
@@RedMugMusic On May )
@@RedMugMusic This is my track inpired by DD: ua-cam.com/video/vaSwbaJhgu4/v-deo.html ))
Jeez, another pers😂and.
I knew who iir was
It took you years to figure out who sang the primary backing vocals in Duran Duran's songs? Really? Simon's voice is so distinctive. No, duh! In addition, read the liner notes in their albums if you can't.
I was like 12
I’m not the only one who makes up harmony to Loosing my religion?!?
Did we just become best friends?
Make a review for Tears For fears albums, pz ))
Once it fully releases, I sure will.
You lost me with “boy band”
I can't stand Electric Barberella...
Because no John?
@@RedMugMusic I LOVE IT !!!!