TheLizard Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 We've made a list of those who can't exactly call themselves technically great singers, so what about those who are technically great singers, but still suck? Ie. Celine Dion Christina Aguilera
Farin Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 American Idol Barbie Prototype (versions 1 - 76)
Batman Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Dio came to mind when I saw the title of this thread
Steel2Velvet Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 I always thought Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits had a decent voice but seemed to always make lousy choices of what songs to record or the way to project meaning.
Tony Baloni Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 I'm probably not gonna make a ton of friends saying this, but I think a lot of times Jim Morrison's voice could be pretty plain and generic. Not all of the time, mind you, but sometimes he just sounds bland to me. Let the crucifiction begin.
Shawna Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Celine Dion Christina Aguilera To this list I'd like to add Barbra Streisand. She's got a great voice, but she overdoes everything. A lot. To the point where I can't stand to listen.
Farin Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 To this list I'd like to add Barbra Streisand. She's got a great voice, but she overdoes everything. A lot. To the point where I can't stand to listen. when I read that I immediatly thought of Mariah Carey
Levis Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 When I read the first post I immediately thought of Mariah Carey
johnnyguitar Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Me too. It's one thing having a three...or is it four? octave voice...maybe even five...I dunno, but don't demonstrate it every time...less is definitely more sometimes and more is always less when it comes to vocal pyrotechnics. Whitney does it too.... Just sing the sodding song, why don't they?
TheLizard Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Posted March 22, 2008 I'm probably not gonna make a ton of friends saying this, but I think a lot of times Jim Morrison's voice could be pretty plain and generic. Not all of the time, mind you, but sometimes he just sounds bland to me. Let the crucifiction begin. Obviously I disagree, but I'll defend to the death the right for you to be wrong.
Tony Baloni Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Me too. It's one thing having a three...or is it four? octave voice...maybe even five...I dunno, but don't demonstrate it every time...less is definitely more sometimes and more is always less when it comes to vocal pyrotechnics. Whitney does it too.... Just sing the sodding song, why don't they? The worst is when someone like that tries to sing the national anthem.
Foolonthehill Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Yeah, especially when they start to have fun with the tempo and everyone gets lost. But I've never liked "Oh Canada" much anyways.
Tony Baloni Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Yeah, especially when they start to have fun with the tempo and everyone gets lost. But I've never liked "Oh Canada" much anyways. Yeah I'm not a huge fan of Star Spangled Banner. I think Stephen Colbert needs to write us a new national anthem.
Foolonthehill Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 Haha yeah that would be great...but can you imagine the riots if he did?
Tony Baloni Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 I think they'd all be part of his plan...
Otokichi Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 If the notes are too high or the verses too hard to remember, you can always sing along with Ray Charles. ("America The Beautiful" can be sung by almost any XY sort.)
ms evilbad Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 Bon Scott sounds like Donald Duck in some songs. Heart does an awful lot of whining. They become hard to listen to!
Heard It On The XM Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) Joe Jackson, especially his more recent material. In the peak years of his career (late '70s/early-mid '80s) Jackson had a distinctive baritone, but as he got older his singing voice grew harsher and higher in pitch. On his 2003 "comeback" album Volume 4, I could barely recognize the man - it was as though some other guy was singing a bunch of songs that Jackson wrote (thankfully his songwriting was still recognizable and sharp as ever). Edited March 27, 2008 by Guest
The Seeker Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 I really don't like what Steve Marriott did with his voice later on. He had such a great voice, but from the 70s on it steadily got worse He really overdid it... on a lot of Humble Songs he's just whining and wailing. With the Small Faces and very early Pie he was great though.
Rayzor Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Someone wrote that Bon Scott sounds like donald duck... he isn't someone blessed with a great voice, he belongs in the other thread. Awful voice, great band and music selection to cover it up
Viaene Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Someone wrote that Sting sounded like a leaking balloon...If you think about it the mas wasn't completely wrong. But that might be because I'm no Sting-fan.
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