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What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« on: May 13, 2015, 09:10:05 PM »
... in terms of music, eh?

The conventional opinion seems, in this age of endless TV 'talent'  ::) shows seems to be some chick who warbles like Maria Carey, all over the octaves, or some lad whose been studying Robbie Williams for the last decade...

That isn't great vocals.  For me, great vocals are about the stuff that comes from the heart, regardless of what your vocal chords can do, and how it resonates in the ears of the listener (if great lyrics are also forthcoming, so much the better...)

John Lydon
Tom Waits
Nick Cave
Shane McGowen
Iggy Pop
Henry Rollins
Ian Curtis
Leonard Cohen
Robert Smith

and yes, I'll include Mr Sullivan on this list, even though he does have a pretty fine vocal range... aint gonna get him on the X Factor, though!


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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2015, 09:35:57 PM »
Are you bored?

A great voice - to sing pop or metal or classic?

to me, a great voice has something to do with the song I have to sing  - opera, musical, pop or metal, live unplugged or in a studio ...

Unplugged and fine  - that`s what I need for my vote for doing plus or minus
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2015, 10:06:28 PM »
Yes, as it happens, I am a bit bored...

I'm talking about voices that really move me when I am angry or sad or lonely or, yes, bored...

Didn't know you were a singer, mate, so looking forward to some further exposition!
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2015, 12:46:41 PM »
Some nominations off the top of my head

Annie Lennox
Simon Neil
Shirley Manson
Corey Taylor
Serj Tankian
Jello Biafra
Dani Filth
bono
Skin
Josh Homme
Till Lindeman
Some brilliant singers , some unique voices
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2015, 03:34:52 PM »
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2015, 06:07:01 PM »
You into the darkness heno lol
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2015, 06:14:29 PM »
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2015, 06:25:27 PM »


 In No particular order

 Greg Lake. (E.L.P)

 Justin Hayward (Moody Blues)

 Ian Gillan ( Deep Purple)

 Ronnie James Dio.

 Robert Plant

 Peter Murphy

 Paul Rodgers.

 There are probably a lot more that I just can't think of now but these guys as the saying goes have the pipes. 8)
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2015, 08:49:09 PM »
Frankie Stubbs (Leatherface)

Brendan Perry (Dead Can Dance)

Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)

Carl McCoy (Fields of Nephilim)

Michael Gira (Swans)

Kauko Röyhkä (Kauko Röyhkä)

Bjork (Bjork)

Justin Sullivan (NMA)

 I agree, Sullivan's voice have changed since what it sounded earlier. It's a way more like lower and I think he pronounces s-letters differently nowadays. Not sure if it's due to mixing. If you listen to T&C and f.e F* Texas you can hear the difference.
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2015, 09:00:59 PM »
Mr Sullivan can still bring the goods live unlike certain other 'classic' artists who are still charging huge bucks despite the fact that they can't sing worth shit anymore... yes, McCartney and John, I'm looking at you...

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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2015, 09:14:00 PM »
Yea, you're right. Worst ever example is probably Geoff Tate from QueensRyche. He sounded nearly like an angel but nowadays rather an ogre...  ::)
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2015, 09:41:36 PM »
Quote from: Rusco on May 14, 2015, 08:49:09 PM
Frankie Stubbs (Leatherface)

Brendan Perry (Dead Can Dance)

Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)

Carl McCoy (Fields of Nephilim)

Michael Gira (Swans)

Kauko Röyhkä (Kauko Röyhkä)

Bjork (Bjork)

Justin Sullivan (NMA)

 I agree, Sullivan's voice have changed since what it sounded earlier. It's a way more like lower and I think he pronounces s-letters differently nowadays. Not sure if it's due to mixing. If you listen to T&C and f.e F* Texas you can hear the difference.
Interesting you mentionec Brendan Perry. Didnt really like his voice. Lisa Gerrard however.....

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Mr Sullivan
Justin Currie
Kelly Jones
Judith Holofernes...German band Wir sind Helden
Corey Taylor

Bit contentious to sum but pleasing to my lug 'oles
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2015, 10:16:53 PM »
Yea, I see what you mean. I thought it for a while before putting his name but I somehow like that monotonic sound Brendan has. It's same with Michael Gira's voice.
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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2015, 08:32:13 PM »
A few of my choices

Fish

Paul Heaton

Robert Plant

Alex Turner ( when he still sang with his Sheffield accent :) :)  )

Bjork

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Re: What do you consider to be a 'great voice / singer'..?
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2015, 08:35:11 PM »
Love the Fish reference, Red, big fan of the man.  He's had serious vocal problems over the last few years and doesn't have the range he used to, but his live presence is terrific.
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