What do you most often listen for in a vocalist?

Loujoe

Quirky (Mark Mothersbaugh, Bjork...)

goldrush said:

Merkin Baller said:

goldrush said:

What do I look for in a vocalist?

Lanegan. I look for Lanegan.

I went for ‘Feeling / Expressive’ over the others because the most important thing to me is how the singer makes you feel, regardless of genre, virtuosity, power etc.

My favourite singers would include people like Mark Lanegan, Michael Stipe, Foy Vance, Eddie, Scott Hutchison, Neil, PJ Harvey, David Lowery, Lou Barlow… All of them could probably fit just as well in other categories, but all of them have the ability to make me feel something that can just stop me in my tracks.

Reading through the new  posts, and was kicking myself for not mentioning Lanegan… you beat me to it. 

His work (both solo & other) touches me in a way nothing else does. I’m not in the habit of ranking voices or talking about the GOAT, but that guy’s voice is one of the all time greats. 

Tim Rogers (lead singer from You Am I) once said:

“If that voice don’t make you feel, then you ain’t got air inside ya”. 

It’s one of my favourite quotes, and sums up exactly how I feel about Lanegan. 

True. I always thought of his vocals as ghostly. I have yet to dive into his solo stuff. I listened to one and it triggers sadness so lately I've stayed away. Maybe a good listen on a cold, dark rainy day. Or a sunny one to balance the vibe. Whhhhaaatever.

Tim Rogers made me think of Paul Rogers from Bad Co. He has some powerful v chords.

Merkin Baller

goldrush said:

Merkin Baller said:

goldrush said:

What do I look for in a vocalist?

Lanegan. I look for Lanegan.

I went for ‘Feeling / Expressive’ over the others because the most important thing to me is how the singer makes you feel, regardless of genre, virtuosity, power etc.

My favourite singers would include people like Mark Lanegan, Michael Stipe, Foy Vance, Eddie, Scott Hutchison, Neil, PJ Harvey, David Lowery, Lou Barlow… All of them could probably fit just as well in other categories, but all of them have the ability to make me feel something that can just stop me in my tracks.

Reading through the new  posts, and was kicking myself for not mentioning Lanegan… you beat me to it. 

His work (both solo & other) touches me in a way nothing else does. I’m not in the habit of ranking voices or talking about the GOAT, but that guy’s voice is one of the all time greats. 

Tim Rogers (lead singer from You Am I) once said:

“If that voice don’t make you feel, then you ain’t got air inside ya”. 

It’s one of my favourite quotes, and sums up exactly how I feel about Lanegan. 

Great quote, and I feel the same way. 

Merkin Baller

Loujoe said:

goldrush said:

Merkin Baller said:

goldrush said:

What do I look for in a vocalist?

Lanegan. I look for Lanegan.

I went for ‘Feeling / Expressive’ over the others because the most important thing to me is how the singer makes you feel, regardless of genre, virtuosity, power etc.

My favourite singers would include people like Mark Lanegan, Michael Stipe, Foy Vance, Eddie, Scott Hutchison, Neil, PJ Harvey, David Lowery, Lou Barlow… All of them could probably fit just as well in other categories, but all of them have the ability to make me feel something that can just stop me in my tracks.

Reading through the new  posts, and was kicking myself for not mentioning Lanegan… you beat me to it. 

His work (both solo & other) touches me in a way nothing else does. I’m not in the habit of ranking voices or talking about the GOAT, but that guy’s voice is one of the all time greats. 

Tim Rogers (lead singer from You Am I) once said:

“If that voice don’t make you feel, then you ain’t got air inside ya”. 

It’s one of my favourite quotes, and sums up exactly how I feel about Lanegan. 

True. I always thought of his vocals as ghostly. I have yet to dive into his solo stuff. I listened to one and it triggers sadness so lately I've stayed away. Maybe a good listen on a cold, dark rainy day. Or a sunny one to balance the vibe. Whhhhaaatever.

Tim Rogers made me think of Paul Rogers from Bad Co. He has some powerful v chords.

Bubblegum & Blues Funeral are amazing albums. Yeah, there is a lot of sadness, but a lot of beauty too. 

I can’t recommend them enough. 

tempo_n_groove

Emotional (Chris Carrabba, Adele...)

Loujoe said:

I'd stick Mr Byrne in there.

 Music that initially makes me uncomfortable then gets seared into my brain is what I've been drawn to. Lee Scratch Perry did that well. Throwing unexpected oddness into his music. Tom waits kills me too. Likely more emotional but sure is experimental at times. 
Oh Sees are getting to me too thanks to. @tempo_n_groove suggestion.

So much music...so much time.

Love you all

Good thread Brian

They have a new album coming out and will tour in the fall!!!

2-feign-reluctance

I’d like to check all the options. I love singing, it’s such a vulnerable act. 

Loujoe

Quirky (Mark Mothersbaugh, Bjork...)

Nicely said.