Singers ruin everything

[ras52]

Reminds me of mentioning playing instrumental stuff and someone said, "No singer? You mean, just [i][b]music[/b][/i]?!?"

[51m0n]

Yeah, we used to get that a bit, but its just not a problem now, or at least no one has suggested a vocalist for a while....

[ubit]

It's horses for courses innit? I mean one guys Hendrix is another guys Pavarotti. I, for instance, would be bored with pure instrumentals a la Steve Vai, but my mate loves him and goes to see him every time he tours. ( no offence to Simon as I've never heard your band)
Entertainment is the key, whether the singer is amazing or not. I've seen poor singers put on a great show.

[tauzero]

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1429905425' post='2756332']
I can`t stand the singer out of Rush. I hate his voice
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Good, it's not just me. He's the reason I don't like Rush.

Morrissey - hate him. Some bands sound really good only doing three chords, but I'd expect a vocalist to be able to do more than two notes.

Gallaghers - hate them. Droney whiney dreary whingey voices.

I'm also not keen on Mark King's voice. Decent enough in terms of phrasing, pitch, etc, but it just seems a little characterless and bland to me.

And I can't stand any of the crop of growlers.

[vsmith1]

I'm not big on vocals in my listening - very happy to have instrumental stuff from electronica, ambient, fusion jazz, prog, etc. And whether it's my ears or brain (probably both) I don't seem to get the vocals much anyway. I rarely seem to get all of the lyrics just by listening.

But music I can't enjoy is mainly due to awful vocal styles: from death metal to opera.

Fortunately our female lead vocalist is good and she has the casting vote effectively when we consider new covers.

Edited May 1, 2015 by vsmith1

[ubit]

Perhaps I'm lucky, because I like death metal and opera. In fact I pretty much like any genre of music except perhaps jazz, although I like some jazz. I love Rush, Geddys vocals too, I'm not a big Oasis fan, but admit to really liking Liam's voice. I like the Smiths but agree that Level 42 are guff apart from the obvious bass playing. So obviously it's taste innit?
I have a very wide taste in music, so tend to not be disappointed too often

[Oopsdabassist]

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1429910273' post='2756382']
[b]Stevie Nicks sounds like a goat being molested[/b], but Fleetwood Mac have sold out all their UK shows this year.
[/quote]

Is Fumps back then?

Edited May 1, 2015 by Oopsdabassist

[JTUK]

I wouldn't be in a band that didn't have very good vocals...
Fortunately, my new project has 2 very good ones, outstanding even..

[ras52]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1430506712' post='2762206']
I wouldn't be in a band that didn't have very good vocals...
Fortunately, my new project has 2 very good ones, outstanding even..
[/quote]

[media]http://youtu.be/v1-YOmaAbZE[/media]

[ubit]

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1430508052' post='2762225']


[media]http://youtu.be/v1-YOmaAbZE[/media]
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Outstanding in their field?

[ras52]

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1430546220' post='2762429']


Outstanding in their field?
[/quote]

When they're not hogging the limelight...

[JTUK]

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1430546220' post='2762429']
Outstanding in their field?
[/quote]

Yep, the frontline vox are very good and their harmonies are exceptional.
I don't know any better around here. altho I could think of one or two
who are definitely up there and comparable

[ubit]

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1430554253' post='2762487']


When they're not hogging the limelight...
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Or hamming it up too much

[ubit]

They know their chops!