How does Ed keep his voice sounding so great?

Joerock
Joerock Posts: 129
edited June 2010 in The Porch
how does Ed sing some of these songs without killing his voice, he does it so effortlessly. think Love Reign over Me, or Blood.
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,591
    Some would say, he has killed his voice.
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  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    American Spirits?
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  • pjammer92
    pjammer92 Posts: 67
    All the Ciggerettes he smokes and Wine he drinks...
  • Niko80
    Niko80 Posts: 1,613
    Edie was given a godlike power with his voice. Being given such a thing that was the key to my success, starting smoking and messing with it is probably the last thing I would have ever done. Eddie can smoke all he wants, I am not gonna take that right away from him, but I think it is sad that he does it and it has definately had a bad impact on his voice over the years.
    I will swallow poison
  • stratmad
    stratmad Posts: 211
    +1
  • Easties
    Easties Posts: 479
    Niko80 wrote:
    Edie was given a godlike power with his voice. Being given such a thing that was the key to my success, starting smoking and messing with it is probably the last thing I would have ever done. Eddie can smoke all he wants, I am not gonna take that right away from him, but I think it is sad that he does it and it has definately had a bad impact on his voice over the years.

    Interesting.

    I believe Eddie just has a great fucking voice. I also believe rock'n'roll is a way of a life, not a job. He ain't no opera singer and he ain't no slave to any grindstone. We've had him at his best and no rock singer ever stays that way, it's just how it goes, smoking or not smoking. In many cases it's the smoking and drinking that assists in giving the vocals character. His voice tells a story. To me he still kicks more ass than any other singer and very rarely do I get upset about the current state of his voice. Eddie is King. :D
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    Interesting.

    I believe Eddie just has a great fucking voice. I also believe rock'n'roll is a way of a life, not a job. He ain't no opera singer and he ain't no slave to any grindstone. We've had him at his best and no rock singer ever stays that way, it's just how it goes, smoking or not smoking. In many cases it's the smoking and drinking that assists in giving the vocals character. His voice tells a story. To me he still kicks more ass than any other singer and very rarely do I get upset about the current state of his voice. Eddie is King. :D
    Well said, I wholeheartedly agree!
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    he has a great voice and he put soul while singing..
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  • HailRoad24
    HailRoad24 Posts: 133
    His voice is in decline. It's a natural thing with all of the touring and smoking through the years. To say those things don't impact his voice is just ridiculous. Whether you prefer his voice now, or from years past is a matter of opinion, but it's foolish to say that the wear and tear hasn't done a number on him.
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  • UpSideDown
    UpSideDown Posts: 1,966
    Ed always has his ups and downs.......but if you look at 2010 as a whole.....definitely an UP year...
  • phungi
    phungi Posts: 641
    why do you think Stone is always smiling?
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    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,397
    phungi wrote:
    why do you think Stone is always smiling?
    He's a sneaky little guy. Why's Stone always smiling? Because he knows it was his fault.
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  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    I think Ed's voice used to sound "fuller" but has more character now. I wish he would take better care of himself though and not because of how it impacts his singing. I love the guy!
  • DSTURNERJR
    DSTURNERJR Posts: 99
    While his voice still sounds great after 20 plus years of belting, the smoking definitely affects his wind and ability to consistently hit the high notes from early PJ songs. It's a free country and he can do what he wants, but to say his voice is what it was would be naive. Plus, I'd like to see him still singing in another 15 years, not dead from lung cancer...but that's just me. If he quit smoking, you would see a drastic improvement within a couple years..the lungs actually do a remarkable job of healing themselves.
  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    Tea and honey does the trick every time.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    He's been drinking down lots & lots of honey. Probably in his wine too when he's up on stage!
  • Black73
    Black73 Posts: 1,018
    My wife and I were talking about this the other day while listening to the Columbus 2010 boot. Ed is in terrific shape with all the surfing and exercising he does, which is why he has the pipes he has. Sure, smoking takes its toll, but fact is he can still sing with the best of 'em.

    If he chooses to smoke, then who am I to complain? Thanks for 9 great studio albums, countless boots, numerous covers & compilations, and nine of the best live performances I've ever witnessed. I hope it all continues for years to come...and if it doesn't, thanks for the memories. The past 20 years of my life have seen higher highs and the lows haven't been too low, because this great band has helped me through it all.
  • Vedder_Girl77
    Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,341
    I think Ed's voice still sounds amazing!!! He is still the best singer in rock n roll!

    Yes, I wish he would quit smoking but it is really none of my business.
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  • unlost dogs
    unlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    Vedder_Girl77 wrote:
    I think Ed's voice still sounds amazing!!! He is still the best singer in rock n roll!

    Yes, I wish he would quit smoking but it is really none of my business.
    :thumbup:
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  • DSTURNERJR
    DSTURNERJR Posts: 99
    unlost dogs wrote:
    Vedder_Girl77 wrote:
    I think Ed's voice still sounds amazing!!! He is still the best singer in rock n roll!

    Yes, I wish he would quit smoking but it is really none of my business.
    :thumbup:

    I agree on both counts...just hate seeing someone so talented poisoning himself. But, like I said, it's a free country. There's no doubt that he's the best frontman of his generation, and it's not even close.

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