session singer
Anonymous recording voice
A session singer is a vocalist hired to perform on recordings without being a permanent member of the band or act.
Session singers provide backing vocals, harmonies, or lead parts as needed: She made a good living as a session singer before her solo career took off.
The work is typically uncredited, with singers moving between projects for different artists and producers.
- backup vocalistSecondary singer supporting lead
- studio musicianHired recording performer
- scratch trackProvisional recording for reference
- behind the scenesOut of public view
- overdubAdd audio layers post-recording
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Credited musical collaborator
lead vocalist · lead singer · frontman · frontwoman · headliner
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