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 adamj
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 Re: Who's the best singer out?  [Re: Viveka]
#6401774 - 12/24/06 12:03 PM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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Viveka said:
Except that any of his parts that I've been unwillingly exposed to seem to remain within the scope of one octave or less. He has no range. Just like Nickelback's catalogue.
If drugs have taught us anything, I would hope it would be that everything about Nickelback sucks without compromise, but not as bad as Coldplay.
I agree with you on both fronts. Nickelback and Coldplay.. meh. But a lot of people like 'em so we can't really say they're bad.
I just think Nickelback is the perfect example of popular music today. People don't care about solos, intricate progression of the music, the talent, etc. People just want to turn on their radio and sing a long to something catchy. To each his own.
As for great singers today. XTina, yeah she's got a voice.
Off the top of my head, Sarah Mclaughlin
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Jim James of My Morning Jacket
Stephen Malkmus
David Byrne
David Bowie
Jens Lekman
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faslimy
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this guy has pretty decent technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OkFSCWe9oA
most trained male singers can sing in that range by the way, its just considered too feminine
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Re: Who's the best singer out? [Re: faslimy]
#6402953 - 12/27/06 06:02 PM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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Stevie Wonder (3 octaves)
Rob Plant (good but strains a lot)
Freddie Mercury (any notes he couldnt hit? lol)
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A0999
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recently ive been liking the guy from interpol
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Re: Who's the best singer out? [Re: Silversoul]
#6403093 - 12/27/06 06:58 PM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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Silversoul said:
clicky
Too bad this isnt the worst singles thread or you would be dead on. However, he does have a pretty awesome voice despite the fact the songs are crap.
Personally, I like think the best vocalists out there are the following (pardon me for not knowing names):
Josh Groban
Michael Buble
The lead singer of DragonForce
Dave Grohl
Scott Klopfenstein from Littlest Man Band and back up singer of Reel Big Fish
The chick that sings the song called Black Horse and A Cherry Tree (or something to that extent)
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mike patton
cedric bixler
thom yorke
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Patton? Ya's gotta be kiddin' me, Jonnyboy.
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Bjork
Chris Cornell
Layne Staley
John Garcia of Kyuss
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Re: Who's the best singer out? [Re: gema]
#6406312 - 12/28/06 08:13 PM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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that chick from supernova (the one everyone thought was a huge smack addict) is off the chain.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=koleQx92qQc
She has that Tina Turner-like delivery and great pitch. Should've won ;/
Whitney Houston IMO had the best voice i've ever heard on a woman...before the crack. 3 octaves of range and unnerving control of it.
And James brown...not so much for vocals but just makin funk/soul popular. Open tons of doors.
R.I.P
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Edited by Afroshroomerican (12/28/06 08:13 PM)
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A0999
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how bout donna summer?
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Re: Who's the best singer out? [Re: A0999]
#6408311 - 12/29/06 02:36 PM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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Tons haven't been mentioned.
Older Metal/Rock Singers, No screaming, Broad Vocal Range:
Iron maiden - Bruce dickinson
Dream Theater - James Labrie
Pain of Salvation - Daniel Gildenlöw
Dream Evil - Niklas Isfeldt
Evergrey - Tom S. Englund
Rush - Geddy Lee
Devin Townsend
Newer Metal/Rock Singers, who can scream and sing:
Killswitch engage - Howard Jones, Jesse Leach
All That Remains - Phil Labonte
Avenged Sevenfold - M. Shadows
For growling and lower range singing, of course, the one and only (already mentioned) is:
Opeth - Mikael Åkerfeldt
And if you like good emotional singing, DEFINITELY check out Anthony Green and Dallas Green.
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Re: Who's the best singer out? [Re: A0999]
#6408852 - 12/29/06 06:22 PM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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anarchist0999 said:
how bout donna summer?
Definately. Excellent technique with a powerful voice. She isnt taken to seriously because she did disco hits and her popularity went with the era..
Bruce Dickinson from iron Maiden. Good mention. He screams as well but you can definately tell that he has every note he yelps unlike that dude from Linkin Park :P
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whoever the lead singer of smashing pumpkins is has really good control over his voice and I'd put him up there with the best of 'em
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ictoasnrnsigwt said:
whoever the lead singer of smashing pumpkins is has really good control over his voice and I'd put him up there with the best of 'em
Thats Billy Corgan... I wouldnt put him up with the best. Musically he is one of the most innovative rock guitarists, but vocally he is mediocre.
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Afroshroomerican said:
Freddie Mercury (any notes he couldnt hit? lol)
Any style he couldn't sing?
http://www.f-mercury.com.ar/frames_eng.htm
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Without even looking at anything in this topics, my favorite vocalists that are alive or dead
Nico
Win Butler
Kim Deal
Grace Slick
Emitt Rhodes
Karen O
Tiny Tim
Paul Simon
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ictoasnrnsigwt said:
whoever the lead singer of smashing pumpkins is has really good control over his voice and I'd put him up there with the best of 'em
i find the sound of his VOICE unique but not his voicelines or his guitar work. i find him rather boring after i look past the uniquness of the sound of his voice.
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Afroshroomerican said:
Freddie Mercury (any notes he couldnt hit? lol)
dude you just made my boyfriend's day by saying that!!!!
furthermore, i concur. Freddie is the tits. i also like Idina Menzel. she's a Broadway star, particularly of Rent and Wicked fame. she is chexellent.
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Re: Who's the best singer out? [Re: a2ndopinion]
#6430621 - 01/06/07 10:20 AM (17 years, 3 months ago) |
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cant believe nobody mentioned jeff buckley! Hes the best from a technical standpoint of the singers i like.
also thom yorke
bjork
the dude from the flaming lips
the dude from sigur ros
Nick Drake
and of course David Byrne and Les Claypool. lol
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