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Is something like "One vocalist either performing solo or with a band" acceptable for a Solo Vocalist definition? Kelli (talk) 18:57, May 31, 2008 (AKDT)

I think this tag might be unnecessary. Essentially, any solo artist is a solo vocalist. Using background vocals on a record wouldn't change that. If the sound was something where the group harmonies are essential to the sound (think CSNY) that would be the only instance where I think this tag wouldn't apply. Maybe we need a tag that differentiates using that line of demarcation. Otherwise I think a solo artists music fits this tag every time. Just my two cents :-) Noneyet (talk)

I agree it's not very useful and I'd be fine with getting rid of it. Kelli (talk) 08:11, June 1, 2008 (AKDT)

So if a song didn't say it was a "Vocal Duo" we should "assume" it is a "Solo vocalist" piece?? Scobey (talk/contribs) 16:53, June 12, 2008 (AKDT)

That wouldn't work, because non-vocal duo includes instrumentals, trios, etc. sparx (talk/contribs)

I agree. It doesn't lend much to building shows and for us that is one of the main uses for tags (at least IMHO). I could see it go. Hoonah (talk/contribs) 16:21, July 1, 2008 (AKDT)

To me "solo vocalist" is a tune that has one single vocalist. If there are background singers, it's not a solo vocalist, IMO. I do like the tag, particularly for songs by extraordinary vocalists. sparx (talk/contribs)

Yeah it could be useful with that definition. It's definitely not being used that way now. Kelli (talk/contribs) 19:08, July 1, 2008 (AKDT)

It occurs to me... What do we do with tunes in which a single vocalist harmonizes with themself? I don't know the technical term, but it involves recording tracks at separate times and then mixing them together. sparx (talk/contribs) 21:12, July 1, 2008 (AKDT)

That came up in chat yesterday and I don't know the answer. I don't think I'd recognize it unless I had the album credits so probably wouldn't label it as Solo Vocalist. Kelli (talk/contribs) 07:32, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)

If we are hard-core about the definition being one vocal (no harmony/no backing vocals) ... i.e. what happens when someone picks up a guitar and sings live, then studio magic self-harmonizing would not be Solo Vocalist. I am thinking that hard-core definition is a good one because it would insure a show of "Solo Vocalist" would likely get me X minutes of unadulterated singing by solo vocalists. Jim (talk/contribs) 09:46, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)

I agree with the narrow definition of no harmony or backing vocals. DogNut (talk/contribs) 11:12, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)

Voting

Please add any options I missed. Kelli (talk/contribs) 19:08, July 1, 2008 (AKDT)

Delete Solo Vocalist

Define as One Single Vocalist (no harmony/backing vocals)

• Jim (talk/contribs) 20:11, July 1, 2008 (AKDT)
• sparx (talk/contribs)
• Atuuschaaw (talk/contribs) 21:47, July 1, 2008 (AKDT)
• Kelli (talk/contribs)
• DogNut (talk/contribs) 11:12, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• KodiBear (talk/contribs) 11:36, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• Jenny (talk/contribs) 16:28, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• Hoonah (talk/contribs) 20:17, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• Cater (talk/contribs) 04:41, July 3, 2008 (AKDT)

Define as One Main Vocalist (can include harmony/backing vocals)

• E.D. Egg (talk/contribs) 08:52, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• Scobey (talk/contribs) 08:54, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• Mert (talk/contribs) 09:51, July 2, 2008 (AKDT)
• Peterdale (talk/contribs) 12:07 July 2, 2008 (AKDT)

Thanks for voting! I added the definition with the most votes to Category:Solo vocalist. Please improve/clarify the wording if needed. Kelli (talk/contribs) 08:00, July 3, 2008 (AKDT)