Duets

 Two people singing in one song? Pretty common for a band. But what happens when two solo artists sing a song together? Well, sometimes it's purely magical. 

When you hear an artist that has a strong voice, you get goosebumps and chills and you can't stop listening to them and it's just wow. You are listening to their newest song for the first time and just as the second verse hits, it's a new person singing? What? Wasn't this a Pink Song? Now Nate Reuss has joined in? What sorcery is this? 

No, Pink did not join fun. as a second lead vocalist. The two are singing a duet. They are putting together two amazing voices to create an amazing song that will leave you begging for more. Artists often to this to create a more powerful effect with listeners, like the song I've been referencing above. (Just Give Me a Reason, Pink and Nate Reuss. Great song, linked here!! ------> http://youtu.be/OpQFFLBMEPI ) This song is talking about how she thinks he has changed, and wants a reason. He is responding that he has no clue what she is talking about, and wants a reason for her thinking. This could really be two songs on their own. But being in the same song, it makes so much more sense.  It's also a neat dynamic to see, hearing the two practically have a conversation with each other about it. 

Some other reasons artists might record a duet with another artist is to grow their fan base, get some more inspiration, or to change up their sound a bit. They are a way to help artists grow as a person, as well as in their style. By having another person on the track with them, it could force them to have to change their style. (Doing a country duet with Katy Perry will never work out. Sorry Luke Bryan, you might have to go a little more pop if you want this one to work out.) It also grows their fan base. If all the Katy Perry fans listen to the song, they might hear Luke Bryan singing, like his voice, and start listening to him more. The same goes both ways, making it a win-win situation. 

Most duets I have heard are between a male artist and a woman artist. This could be because of the bigger difference in vocal ranges and tones, or simply because there is more opportunity for song topics between a guy and a girl. I think it would be interesting to hear a bit more same gender duets. Getting Adele and Taylor Swift could be interesting. (SO MUCH HEARTBREAK!)

Duets are very fun to listen to. But not all duets are going to work out well, such as the Luke Bryan-Katy Perry example above. I mean picture that. Neithe can I. But done right, they are perfect.