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The high notes and vocal range he displays are truly impressive, and the power in Tedder’s voice cuts easily through the bass heavy live mix of the band’s rhythm section of cello and drums. Especially today in the world where auto-tune and pro-tools are used to pitch correct any vocal imperfections, (a studio trick which means anyone can sound pitch perfect on a recording, and is the reason why the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus have music careers.) Tedder’s vocals are absolutely pitch perfect, not a bad note to be found. It’ one thing to be a good singer on an album, but the true test of any singer is the live environment. Tedder also picked up the lead acoustic for “Stop & Stare”, but undoubtedly his best performance of the night was with his vocals. Lead Guitarist Zach Filkins also picked up the viola for a brief 3 song stint.
Guitarist Drew Brown alternated between lead guitar and a glockenspiel which came through surprisingly clear in the live mix. Bassist Brent Kutzle alternates between a cello and an electric bass guitar for most of the set, even picking up an acoustic guitar for a stripped down version of “Last Goodbye“with just him and Tedder’s vocals. The band offer a unique array of musical skills on multiple instruments, and positions are regularly changed throughout the night.