Harmony Hall on Harmonies in a Hall (Vampire Weekend Cover)

Harmony Hall on Harmonies in a Hall (Vampire Weekend Cover) | Josh Turner Guitar

A tune from Vampire Weekend's phenomenal, Grammy-winning album Father of the Bride. Recorded live. Special thanks to my neighbors for being so exceedingly tolerant, and for even providing an audience for the first few takes.

The Other Favorites are Carson McKee (left) on the 1959 Harmony H-162 ("Ginger") and Josh Turner on the 1961 Harmony H-165 ("Morris"). The guitars were refurbished and X-braced by Morris Rowell at Nature's Harmony guitars.

Equipment/ Techniques:
Guitars: Harmony H-165's from Nature's Harmony Guitars
Vocal Mics: AKG C414-XLS (Carson); AKG C414 XL-II (Josh)
Guitar Mics: sE Electronics sE8's
Room Mic and Recorder: Zoom H6 (capsules in 120 degree stereo)
Mixed in Pro Tools.

Filmed on a Canon EOS R with an RF 35mm lens.
Video and color by Kelly Oden in Premiere.

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About Josh Turner Guitar
Joshua Lee Turner is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Josh is best known for his YouTube channel Josh Turner Guitar, where he has been posting eclectic cover performances and original music since he started the channel in 2007 at age 15. Josh now tours internationally in support of his own original music, as well as with long-time collaborator Carson McKee, as the folk duo The Other Favorites. In August, Josh released Public Life, his second full-length album of original music.

[atakaldirak]

I can feel the stress while moving capo.

[amaysaxena]

Unsurprisingly, this is immediately the best Harmony Hall cover out there.

[elleandtoni]

Aw, this takes me back to last summer listening to this album in the van on the road with you two. Love this arrangement and whew Carson on those high harms 🔥

[LadywatchingByrd]

Did NOT know Carson's register was that high. You go Carson. And Josh, well, you brought that song back from the dead.

[motaman]

" that's a beautiful song, but I really have to get to my apartment "

[RacoonsInATrenchCoat]

That door closing at 0:11 was so on the beat I thought we were about to get a percussion section

[joalco]

Played on 'Harmony' guitars.. nice.

[martinvisor]

Wow! Fastest Capo in the west. FAVORITES, FORGET the “others” ! You guys are the bomb!

[AliHSyed]

Such an topical song with everything going on
"anger wants a voice, voices want to sing, singers harmonize, till they can't hear anything, "
And
"Anybody with a worried mind can never forgive the sight
Of wicked snakes inside a place you thought was dignified
I don't wanna live like this, but I don't wanna die"

[BillGatliff]

"That was a clear winner for me."

You guys should call yourselves the Brothers Understatement.

[willsagen]

"But you would have to tune your guitar up and down 4 semitones during the song. Several times!"
Josh: "Hold my beer."
So cool!

[galkalay]

Holy shi*t guys. Josh, Carson, Reina and Toni have 100% been the highlight of the pandemic.

[jasonito]

Yes, recording in the home studio that Josh put together in his apartment was too easy, so they had to transfer to a cramped public hallway.

[matthewhine]

Tolerant Neighbours would be a good band name

[thomascussans]

It's spooky good. Not sure I have ever found any two who are so precisely in tune, literally, with what they play. The music just bursts out of them. It is a permanent delight. And in a corridor under the stairs, to boot. Simply a wonder.

[tomn]

whenever i hear this song, original or a cover, i recall the door squeak in my mind as though its an instrument

[hanaxleigh]

"I can't make the whole song without flubbing at least one skibaduba" - Carson Mckee
Pure poetry hahaha. Never stop adding the commentary at the end of your videos!
Also, this is probably one of my favorite covers yet. Carson's high harmonies are insane, and Josh never ceases to amaze me with his guitar skills. Also, this song suited your voice really well Josh!

[JackFChannel]

I don't know how you guys can record such intricate tracks (especially when they require crazy quick capo changes) without bottling it under the pressure in the final closing bars! Amazing stuff.

[maryannc]

Add “guitar percussionist” to Carson’s already impressive list of talents! And that mask-on-neck thing is such a 2021 accessory...
Thanks for another great song.

[johnpalgrave]

What an example of everything these two brilliant musicians can do .