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	Close harmony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Close harmony is an arrangement of the notes of chords within a narrow range, typically one octave.
		Close harmony is fairly common, though distinctive or examples of consistent use include Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade" using the full range of single-reed wind instruments (soprano and bass clarinets, soprano, tenor, and bass saxophones) to make a distinctive sound.
		Other uses of close harmony include barbershop quartet and some other a cappella music.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Close_harmony (102 words)

	Close Harmony Downloads - Download Close Harmony Music - Download Close Harmony MP3s
		The sound of close harmony grew out of the high, lonesome sound of bluegrass, yet most close-harmony songs were closer to traditional country than bluegrass.
		The close harmonies of Ira and Charlie Louvin reflected the influence of earlier...
		The close harmonies of Ira and Charlie Louvin reflected the influence of earlier family harmony acts such as the Delmore Brothers, and Bill and Charlie Monroe, but few (if any) duos in country history brought their voices together with such thrilling and heart-tugging clarity as the Louvins.
	www.mp3.com /close-harmony/genre/201/subgenre.html (4976 words)

	Close Harmony - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Close Harmony, description applied to a musical texture (often a choir or a group of solo voices singing in harmony) with the voices close together...
		Harmonies can appear with all the notes sounding together and sustained until the next harmony.
		- composition technique involving close chord tones: the arrangement of chord tones so that they are as close together as possible, used especially in music for vocal ensembles
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		Close Harmony plays music ideal for listening or dancing, for private parties or concerts in the park.
		Skersick formed Close Harmony in 1991, re-awakening his early life interest in playing the trumpet.
		Close Harmony updates the memorable age of Swing, pulsing smoothly with mellow jazz styling and soft-rock ballads.
	www.closeharmony.net (205 words)

	Various Artists: Close Harmony: a History of Southern Gospel Music (Volume 1: 1920-1955) - PopMatters Music Review
		What qualifies under this more-popular-than-you-know sub-genre is mostly quartets throwing together four-part harmony with aplomb (and help from a fifth player -- an instrumentalist -- usually plying his / her trade on guitar or piano).
		Be forewarned: Close Harmony: a History of Southern Gospel Music (Volume 1: 1920-1955) goes along the Telicare path.
		And while Close Harmony: a History of Southern Gospel Music (Volume 1: 1920-1955) won't cause the Earth to shake and other forms of religious music to buckle, it is an interesting look back as to what could be construed as the genesis (no pun intended) of gospel music as we know it today.
	www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/various/various-closeharmony.shtml (857 words)

	Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel Music
		For listeners curious enough to explore the connections, Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel Music, an anthology compiled as a companion piece to the new book of the same name by Appalachian State University history professor James R. Goff, offers a valuable introduction to the music's century-old origins.
		Focusing on the white vocal quartet tradition that traces its heritage back to early-20th century evangelical singing schools and singing conventions, and the shape-note singing of even earlier times, Close Harmony features seminal performances by the Stamps Quartet, the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Homeland Harmony Quartet, and other genre pioneers.
		The story continues with later landmark recordings by the Blackwood Brothers and the Statesmen Quartet, groups that rose to prominence in the post-World War II era, when the widened availability of quality recordings and television greatly expanded gospel's audience.
	www.puremusic.com /close.html (341 words)

	Jeroen Offerman / Close Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		"Close Harmony" consists of two modern laptop computers that explore on their relationship by singing a duet together.
		In the end, the recordings of one couple were used to give each laptop a singing voice (male and female).
		The computers are now linked through a network cable and work together to sing a duet in Close Harmony style.
	www.jeroenofferman.com /closeharmony (243 words)

	Amazon.ca: Close Harmony: Music: The Louvin Brothers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Born three years apart on a red-clay Alabama farm, the Louvin Brothers took the sisterly harmonies of the Carter Family and the brotherly tightness of the Monroe and Callahan brothers to new, chilling heights.
		Ask anyone who has listened widely to ALL forms of music to name the finest harmonies ever recorded and I guarantee that Charlie and Ira Louvin's names will be at the top of the list.
		If you love close harmony sung with true feelings,you can't go wrong with this set.
	www.amazon.ca /Close-Harmony-Louvin-Brothers/dp/B000001AY6 (765 words)

	Close Harmony - Movie Info - Moviefone
		Close Harmony - Cast, crew, movie showtimes, Close Harmony info, trailer, plot summary, synopsis, Close Harmony preview, and more on Moviefone.
		Close Harmony - Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments, Discussion, Taglines,...
		Close Harmony - Cast & Crew, movie showtimes, plot, synopsis, exclusive features, trailers, clips, theater listings, reviews, message boards, dvd, videos, rentals and more on Moviefone.
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	Amazon.ca: Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel: Books: James R. Goff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel (Hardcover)
		Any fan of Southern gospel music would do well to choose Close Harmony as a guide: author James Goff provides a rich history of the genre's evolution from its originals in 19th century shape-note singing to its emergence as a distinct style in a changing music industry.
		White and fl gospel music trends are explored in the course of this title's solid coverage.
	www.amazon.ca /Close-Harmony-History-Southern-Gospel/dp/0807826812 (779 words)

	Roots66: Music: Reviews: Close Harmony - A History of Southern Gospel Music
		Compiled by the Southern Gospel Music Assocoiation, Close Harmony - A History of Southern Gospel Music is an adjunct to the book of the same name by Professor James A. Goff.
		Be prepared to hear the ringing high notes, the booming bass, and the close harmonies of these groups.
		The Homeland Harmony Quartet performing "Lead Me To That Rock" is an excellent of the classic gospel quartet in action.
	www.roots66.com /roots66/music/reviews/closeharmony.shtml (791 words)

	European Jazz and Close Harmony Vocal Groups
		The purpose of this page is to call attention to the existence of some remarkable jazz and close harmony vocal groups that performed and recorded in Europe primarily in the 1930s.
		And there were many other jazz and close harmony vocal groups during the swing era in Europe, as well.
		Having said this, I should mention that their music is more on the "close harmony" side of the page than on the "jazz" side.
	www.yodaslair.com /dumboozle/eurojazz/eurodex.html (4866 words)

	Close Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		James R. Goff’s Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel Music provides a very thorough historical and social background for men’s quartet singing.
		For decades, men’s quartets were the primary expressions of the musical form we now call southern gospel.
		The book is probably not for the casual fan of southern gospel, despite the bubbly blurb on the cover from Dolly Parton, who recommends the book to “anyone with any interest whatsoever in gospel music.” Close Harmony is probably more appropriate for serious fans and for researchers.
	www.southernscribe.com /reviews/music/close_harmony.htm (602 words)

	Close Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		A delightfully warm documentary, Close Harmony is about a senior citizens' chorus and an elementary school chorus who join for a combined concert.
		When the music teacher who works with both groups discovers that the senior citizens become isolated from others by their own organizations and that the youngsters feel that "old people don't like kids", she plans to get the two groups together.
		"'Close Harmony' is abou breaking down barriers, creating ties that bind, and finding innovative ways of bringing young and old together." The Gerontologist
	www.filmakers.com /indivs/CloseHarmony.htm (172 words)

	Close Harmony by Louvin Brothers CD
		In a genre defined by passionate singing, the Louvins are the undisputed masters of two-part harmony.
		From the duo's earliest gospel efforts through their secular hits to their breakup in the early '60s, CLOSE HARMONY traces the Louvins' career in chronological order.
		All told, CLOSE HARMONY is an exemplary collection, a model for any record company considering a similar venture.
	www.cduniverse.com /search/xx/music/pid/1051465/a/Close+Harmony.htm (502 words)

	Feature Stories: Close Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		If more than one column is called for in this well you must use a table and close the table inside the above
		“It means you’re not the melody,” she says, “you’re the harmony, the backup.”
		For three weeks they sing, dance, rap, and tap like mad as they rehearse scenes, brainstorm sketches, and coordinate steps—and then perform live for three successive weekends.
	www.whatkidscando.org /featurestories/closeharmony.html (3012 words)

	Target : Entertainment : Close Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Of all the great harmonies in country music, the greatest belong to Ira and Charlie Louvin.
		They redefined duo harmony by interweaving and switching tenor and alto parts, finding fresh, undiscovered colors along the way.
		The German label Bear Family has compiled an unprecedented history of.
	www.target.com /gp/detail.html?asin=B000001AY6 (119 words)

	Close Harmony Prints by Alfred Gockel at AllPosters.com
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	The Mills Brothers Close Harmony on CD at Smarter.com
		The Mills Brothers Close Harmony on CD at Smarter.com
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	Close Harmony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Close Harmony is a extra curricular select mixed choir.
		Auditions are held during the school year and are open to all students who are currently members of Women's choir, Mixed choir or Meistersingers
		All Rehearsals will be on Wednesday's from 5:45-8:00
	www.vthschoir.org /close_harmony.htm (41 words)

	The Louvin Brothers - Close Harmony @ Soundbug
		The Louvin Brothers - Close Harmony @ Soundbug
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	www.soundbug.com /asin/B000001AY6 (796 words)

	Close Harmony [Box] Compare prices, buy at the cheapest US shop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Close Harmony [Box] Compare prices, buy at the cheapest US shop
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	Mandy de Winter - Close Harmony by Musaic
		Mandy de Winter - Close Harmony by Musaic
		Dee Voce - Lead Melodica, Harmony Vocals, Drum
		Click to play track in Windows Media Player
	www.mandyandjudy.co.uk /mandy/recordings/closeharmony.htm (60 words)

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