The Dave Clark Five voices fit their style of selections be it hard rock,soft rock,ballad,blues,psycodelic,even country. Mike Smith's just kick butt and Lenny Davidson was fantastic blend on backing and lead on some of their ballads,soft blues. Of the female vocalists I give a nod to Pet Clark and Judy Collins. Can't forget the voice of Christmas "Der Bingle" Bing Crosby.
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Something a little different. Voice AS song. The first song has a female vocal accompaniment. To those that like a classic female voice you should find it pleasing. Vers give her a listen. The second video really shows his hands at work. What it takes to put something like this together. The third is just because it’s so smooth.
Merle Haggard Ray Charles Nat King Cole Frank Sinatra Lee Ann Rimes Paul McCartney Alison Krauss Elvis Louis Armstrong Ronnie Dunn Gladys Knight Sam Cooke Michael Buble Bessie Smith Linda Rhonstath(sp) Karen Carpenter Anne Murray Alan Jackson Vince Gill Patsy Cline
Voices that leave me cold
Michael Bolton Ozzie Osborn Eartha Kitt Just about any singer who spends more time bending the note than singing the note. I know, there is talent in that, but it goes way far these days. Just sing the song.
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Louis Armstrong of course is famous as a great trumpet player.
He is often overlooked as a singer. Because "his" voice is not like that of the popular crooners.
But he is another example of a voice that fits his phrasing and music.
Something most folks overlook when discussing Louis' voice: despite his gravelly timbre, his sense of pitch was second to none. Never hear him singing flat/out of tune. I'm a fan, too.
Go find his duets with Ella Fitzgerald. I think hey're on the Pablo label.
(Someday, I'll tell the story of seeing Louis and Ella on the same bill when I was a kid.)
its quite common around the world. some are trying for that international fame, and since America is the #1 entertainment country in the world, its the appeal. German artist do it too, as well as tons of other places.
funny that you mention the british, as one of my favorite artist is a vocalist for a Trance group i love called above & beyond, as well as a group called oceanlab. throwback from early 2000's.
i know there's only a few who like the EDM stuff, but she's on a ton of tracks and has some of the best melodic vocals i've ever heard.
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Originally Posted By: CalDawg Why is it British singers sing without an accent?
its quite common around the world. some are trying for that international fame, and since America is the #1 entertainment country in the world, its the appeal.
I agree. Check out this dame who is Dutch and is singing this song in Hungary. And btw.........the trumpet player is cool. LOL
Yes. That is a toilet plunger he's using, minus the handle. Brass players also use felt hats (fedoras, derbies, etc) Each one changes the horn's voice in slightly different ways. That 'wah-wah' sound you hear him making? That's the plunger. Some guys are so good at it, they can make their horns sound like people talking... and I don't mean Charlie Brown's teacher. Armed with an arsenal of different mutes, hats and a plunger or two, brass players can radically alter the sound of their axes all night long.
Ever wonder how Miles Davis could make his horn sound so thin, nasal and fragile-sounding? That's called a Harmon mute. It's an aluminum piece that sticks into the trumpet and dampens the vibrations, making it sound muted. It also channels the sound through this cup-shaped chamber that takes all the body out of the sound. demo
It's great to watch a big band play a chart that calls for plungers and hats. All the trumpet and trombone players cover their bells (the flared-out part at the end) with the hats.... then pull them away, all at the same time/all at the same speed. It sounds and looks great!
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Very cool. I am so envious of musicians. I find their skills fascinating.
I was watching your demo and saw another example where a dude used a plunger, bucket, and hat. It's long, but it's very cool. I really enjoyed the part about An American in Paris.
Not necessarily "voices in song", but we got back last night from a wonderful trip to New Orleans. Spent every night out, often until 2am, watching a variety of live acts from jazz to ragtime, Zydeco, blues and funk. The best live music we saw, however, were the young and hungry brass bands that played on the streets. They mix big brass sounds with funky rhythms and some even bring hip hop into the tradition. So exhilarating, exciting and wonderful to be part of. Literally hundreds of people, many dancing in the streets, as the bands play.
I too love Nick Drake. Not sure if he is my favorite voice, however, his understated, gentle, melancholic, haunting voice makes his three albums absolute treasures. He was also an incredible guitarist. What may sound quite simple is actually incredibly complex and unique finger picking.
Amazing to think he was barely known or appreciated in his day. A tragedy that ultimately led him to his suicide.
My favorite of hers was "Cry Baby!" Power in her phrasing, not just the belting it out.
Also, a favorite voice of mine is BB King. Saw him live in concert three or four times. Each was a special memory, I guess because it didn't have all the overlay of studio polish. I like good bit of live blues, no matter who is singing.
And whether it is listed elsewhere here on the thread, the young voice of Aretha Franklin used to give me goose bumps on some of her gospel work.
And I also should mention a fondness in my much younger memories for some folks my parents played around the house. These included The Mills Brothers, The ink Spots, and a special nod to Perry Como. I seem to like dead singers. But there is a presence to some of these.
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Originally Posted By: CalDawg Why is it British singers sing without an accent?
its quite common around the world. some are trying for that international fame, and since America is the #1 entertainment country in the world, its the appeal.
I agree. Check out this dame who is Dutch and is singing this song in Hungary. And btw.........the trumpet player is cool. LOL
im glad you posted this. i love women vocals behind a live band
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