I’m a Grammy nominated songwriter(best folk album 2017) and worldwide touring musician with 20 years of experience as a session vocalist and songwriter on Folk, Rock, Americana, Pop, and R&B recordings. I've written and sung with some of the best including Judy Collins, The Jayhawks, The Indigo Girls and Declan O'Rourke
Available for: Vocal Session work, Topline (melody) writing
If you've got a song that needs more melodic hooks, or your song is just in need of great lead or background vocals, I'm your guy.
I'm a natural baritone with 4+ octave vocal range and strong falsetto, I'm adaptable and versatile(check out the examples), and I can come up with vocal arrangements on the spot if that's what you need.
My studio has top of the line gear and you'll get a dry mix high quality recording of my work, so you can edit it as you please.
Upon completion (usually 2-3 days), I will send you a reference mix, and if you're not satisfied, you can ask for 2 free revisions. Subsequent revisions are $100.
Songwriting - I write most often over the web and specialize in melody writing. On SoundBetter I charge a nominal writing fee and share credit fairly with cowriters. Inquire for more info!
To learn more about me, visit www.arihest.com
Thanks!
Ari
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Ari Hest- Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
- Frank Solivan
- The Jayhawks
- Judy Collins
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- Declan O'Rourke
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- Stephanie Schneiderman
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- Vienna Teng
- Julian Velard
- Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers
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- The Women's Lunch Place
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Languages
- English
29 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients
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Amazing singer, very soulful performance, look forward to working together again!
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It was great working with Ari for the lead and backing vocals on my song. He completely understood what I was going for and delivered the perfect set of vocals for the song. He is also a clear communicator and a true professional.
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This guy is really special. His voice brought my song to life and gave me chills! Ari really understood my vision for the song.
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Great vocals. Quick turnaround. Good communicator. A+
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Ari has been a pleasure to work with.
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Great work as usual !
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Ari has been a pleasure to work with, and wrote some great harmonies for my tune.
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Ari’s voice is both captivating and powerful; he effortlessly conveys a depth of emotion that is rare to find. His guitar skills brought a vibrant energy to the track. He’s always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the highest quality and satisfaction. Ari has worked on several tracks for me, and I look forward to the next song I send him. I unreservedly recommend Ari!
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Ari delivered a truly exceptional performance. He is super professional, efficient, and on top of things from start to finish. Can't wait to do more with him.
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Ari is a gifted vocalist and a true pro. Thank you for enriching this song and the character who sings it!
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It's been a real privilege to work with Ari - a world-class musician and artist in general, but what a gorgeous vocal instrument in his rich baritone! Couldn't have been more suited to the material I am working up, which I'd like to think comes in somewhere in Leonard Cohen territory (I should be so lucky!). Ari, thank you so much - oh my how you've elevated this recording. My deepest thanks.
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Great voice, on time, and easy to work with! Ari has everything you want in a demo singer!
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Ari is hands down one of the most talented & professional vocalists I've ever had the fortune to work with. I researched a lot on this site for my Vocal Session/Melody Writing project and Ari stood out due to his amazing voice and established success as an artist. I actually heard one of his songs that was in 'One Tree Hill' a couple years back :) Working with Ari on my own project was an amazing experience and not only did he nail what I had in mind for the song, he far surpassed my expectation
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I would give him 6 stars, not 5. From the first take you listen from him you can feel that you are working with a real and talented professional. Amazing deep voice, singing style, he takes care of every single word he pronounces, so good and clear communication, high quality recordings. He delivered exactly what I had in mind for the song, but even better. Cannot be more happy with the final result.
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A great soulful rare voice, and a pleasure to work with.
He did a great job on my song, and it sounds really "Californian soul" now.Thanks Ari .
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Ari is awesome, knocks it out of the park every time! Really fast turn around! Amazing
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Ari continues to impress! He's a pro and he has great musicality and impeccable skills, and what a voice!
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Amazing work WOW
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Ari was amazing again, highly reommend!
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Amazing talent, awesome voice! Can't wait to work with again
I was the Songwriter, Singer of all vocals in this production
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- UA Apollo Twin
- Recording in Logic Pro X or Luna
- Mojave MA 200 and Shure SM7 Mics
- 1963 Gibson J50
- Martin D16 and Taylor 555
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