Ari Hest

Session Vocals/Melody Writing

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Ari Hest on SoundBetter

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

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Credits

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Languages

  • English

22 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Dean L.
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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!

  2. Review by Patrick M.
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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.

  3. Review by Richard U.
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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!

  4. Review by Chris S.
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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.

  5. Review by Abe Song
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    Great voice, on time, and easy to work with! Ari has everything you want in a demo singer!

  6. Review by TC B.
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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

  7. Review by Pedro P.
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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.

  8. Review by Manu C.
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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 .

  9. Review by Ryan D.
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    Ari is awesome, knocks it out of the park every time! Really fast turn around! Amazing

  10. Review by Dean L.
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    Ari continues to impress! He's a pro and he has great musicality and impeccable skills, and what a voice!

  11. Review by Tim J.
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    Amazing work WOW

  12. Review by Ryan D.
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    Ari was amazing again, highly reommend!

  13. Review by Ryan D.
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    Amazing talent, awesome voice! Can't wait to work with again

  14. Review by Bob W.
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    Ari's quality of work is of the highest standard.
    He is a pro in his field and delivers quality clear sounding vocals every time. His contribution and ideas for harmonies to my song were outstanding producing three sets of unique harmonies with seamless accuracy.
    I found him to be easy to work with and agreeable to my suggestions.
    I highly recommend him for all contemporary genres of music.

  15. Review by Ryan D.
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    Incredible experience, awesome to work with and fast turn around. Highly recommend!

  16. Review by Dean L.
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    Another song with Ari, he's phenomenal!

  17. Review by Bob W.
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    Ari works quickly and efficiently. He has a great vocal tone that suits many styles of music.
    He was good enough to do a demo for me at a fair price.

  18. Review by Dean L.
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    Due to lyric changes I made, Ari did revisions for me, and they came out perfect. He's truly talented and easy to work with. Very high quality and he prompt!

  19. Review by Dean L.
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    Besides being unbelievably musically talented, he's technically highly skilled, and professionally a pleasure to work with. I needed revisions for a song and he did a sensational job on them. Super impressed!

  20. Review by Dean L.
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    Ari is talented, thoughtful, prompt, professional, and easy to work with!

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Medley by Ari Hest

I was the Songwriter, Singer of all vocals in this production

GenresSounds Like
  • Michael McDonald
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Bon Iver
Gear Highlights
  • 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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