I believe the pecking order of importance in any arrangement (live, or digital) will always be:
MELODY
BASS
DRUMS
CHORDS
EVERYTHING ELSE
Wouldnt you add vocals on top? Or do hey quallify under mellody?
Yes, of course - the vocals are most often the melody, but if the right soloist was in front, say David Sanborn - then that's the lead voice. As a singer, I'm always the leader of the pack. That's why I get the big bucks.
