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Post by strykerdarksilence on Nov 17, 2010 19:46:41 GMT -5
I was chatting to a friend today and we got onto discussing musicians and singers, largely those who while they don't have a great voice by traditional standards, know how best to use their voice to convey the emotion and feeling in a song in a way that makes them far better to listen to than a lot of artists who have a voice but very little behind it.
We came up with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger and Johnny Cash, with Joe Strummer and Neil Diamond getting honourable mentions.
Can you think of any others who stand out?
And on the converse side we discussed those who have potentially spectacular voices, but totally misuse them, such as Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Beyonce who's talent is beyond doubt, but who rarely sing in a way that utilises their voice fully, instead shouting, warbling up and down the scales not holding notes and just making noises while backing singers carry the song.
Any other examples of this phenomena and who would you prefer to listen to?
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Post by Jiren on Nov 17, 2010 19:49:27 GMT -5
Lemmy
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Post by Beav on Nov 17, 2010 20:08:00 GMT -5
Randy Newman
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Nov 17, 2010 20:09:09 GMT -5
Johnny Rotten and Macy Gray.
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Post by Bake Or Die on Nov 17, 2010 20:11:35 GMT -5
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Post by Ass Dan on Nov 17, 2010 20:11:41 GMT -5
Wesley Willis. Any other answer is incorrect.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 20:21:18 GMT -5
William Shatner.
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Post by britishbulldog on Nov 17, 2010 20:30:39 GMT -5
Willie Nelson end thread.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 20:37:49 GMT -5
Mike Doughty.
Also, Daniel Johnston, perhaps.
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Post by Pervy Stone Cold on Nov 17, 2010 20:39:52 GMT -5
Michael Bolton
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Post by The Ichi on Nov 17, 2010 20:45:20 GMT -5
Eminem.
Well, he CAN'T sing. He can however rap.
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Nov 17, 2010 20:57:28 GMT -5
Neil Young.
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Post by dada3345 on Nov 17, 2010 21:06:49 GMT -5
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Post by flatsdomino on Nov 17, 2010 21:08:10 GMT -5
It's all very subjective. I think Joe Strummer and Tom Waits have beautiful, if unconventional, voices.
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Post by Phosphor Glow on Nov 17, 2010 22:47:50 GMT -5
Conor Oberst. I have a lot of friends who like the lyrics and music of Bright Eyes, but they just can't take his voice. I understand that, but I find it incredible.
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Post by KevFalcön07 on Nov 17, 2010 22:53:48 GMT -5
Joey Ramone
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Post by Orange on Nov 17, 2010 22:54:08 GMT -5
I personally think his voice is f***ing awesome, but I'll say Axl Rose. I know a lot of people that like the music but don't like his voice, but I don't think anybody else works for GNR.
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Post by Baixo Astral on Nov 17, 2010 23:04:25 GMT -5
Tom Waits once had a lovely, melodic voice. Who knows what happened?
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Post by Munkie91087 on Nov 17, 2010 23:08:36 GMT -5
Bob Dylan. It oddly works with his music and lyrics.
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Post by TripleMerc on Nov 17, 2010 23:08:43 GMT -5
Conor Oberst. I have a lot of friends who like the lyrics and music of Bright Eyes, but they just can't take his voice. I understand that, but I find it incredible. Along that same vein, The Mountain Goats. The dude has a FANTASTIC voice, but it's unconventional. Lots of people get turned off by it. Same with Julia Stone. Also, how'd this thread get this far without an Elvis Costello mention? |
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