I used to think vocal ambience (reverbs and delays) were an either or choice.
Either have reverb on the vocal or not. Either have a long or short delay.
Over the years I’ve learned to better harness vocal ambience as a tool to tell a story and enhance the arrangement of the song.
Today, I want to show you an example of what I call the Vocal Ambience Arc.
Much like a story arc that has a beginning, middle, and end, vocal reverbs and delays can evolve throughout the course of a song and help bring the listener deeper in.
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My name is Graham Cochrane and I'm the founder of The Recording Revolution, one of the world's most loved audio recording and mixing blogs with over 200,000 readers each month. 
Graham, do you use automation to control the delay parameters or separate delays?
Both are possible, but in this example it looks like mostly different delays. Use what fits the song best.
This video is so helpful! Thanks.
Those vocals sound awesome now. So much bigger, and still clear.
Very cool Graham!!
I really liked the vocal arrangements Grahan “Awesome”!!!
Hi Graham, good informative video and very interesting idea for me to try.
What’s the name of the tune and is it available to buy on 7″ single or download at least? If so, where from?
Cheers my brother and keep up the great work.
ktf my brother,
Jason
Graham, I have the same question as Dave. Would you automate the delay setting or add extra effects busses with those new settings. Sounds great.
I’ve watched many of your videos and they are very insightful, helpful and easy to follow. Also, I’ve enjoyed many of the songs you are working on particularly the one in this video (Vocal Arc) it has somewhat of a Christine McVie vibe which i’m a fan of.
Great video Graham. It’s something that I’ve done instinctively over the years but good to have a reminder of it.