Most talented vocalist of our time?
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I feel Layne Staley haven't got the love he deserves here. Maybe not technically the best voice, but the most memorable haunting bluesy voice I've ever heard. Some of his stuff with Mad Season and of course Jar Of Flies are gonna give me the chills until the day I die. You can feel the pain through his voice so clearly. Him and the harmonies with Cantrell on many songs are the main draw to AIC for me. Cantrell solo just isnt the same at all.
Eddie Vedder scores for personality and warmness. His early days have gotten a beating here, but he was good and more aggressive and powerful back then. He was probably straining his voice a lot more though, so I guess it couldn't go on forever. I like his vocals now too, particularly when he goes into his folksy mode, as on the "into the wild" soundtrack. (which was just a bit too much like a soundtrack and had way too short songs) Someone mentioned PJ doing the best covers, and I agree. Many songs they cover sound better with them than the original. Personal favorite, and a voice with a lot of character.
Mike Patton, shit. I love how he with FNM did those crooner sappy songs like Easy, I started a joke etc. I see that as a "You know, I could do this all the time and be superpopular, but fuck that!".As for diversity, Patton blows everyone out of the water. I can't get into all of his stuff, but undoubtedly a great voice. Almost a pity that he has so many fringe projects, and not too many "normal" ones.
Honourable mentions goes to early Chris Cornell, Serj Tankian (now there's a barytone), Jeff Buckley (of course, probably the best tecnique of the bunch), Thom Yorke and probably many more.
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pjoasisrule wrote:I never said that, he made it sound like Eddie is an absolutely terrible singer which is far from the truth, I just dont know why he would join a forum of a band with a singer that is so appalling.
Just so you know, there are some other dudes in Pearl Jam
Here are their names:
Mike McCready
Stone Gossard
Jeff Ament
Matt Cameron
And formerly:
Jack Irons
Dave Abruzzese
Dave Krusen
You're one of those guys who can't comprehend that the parts equal the sum apparently.You can't spell "dumb" without DMB0 -
hrd2imgn wrote:Freddy Mercury- THERE WAS NEVER ANYONE BETTER
I can just stop there as he cannot be topped in terms of range and versatility
Cornell had more range.
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there is too little lanegan love here, considering he has been far more consistent than vedder, cornell, etc... (im talking live shows and recorded output)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grw5AT5kq0c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHOuqZZXVyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp1rL7DI_D4&feature=related
and no love for tom waits yet...0 -
josevolution wrote:well if you go by word pronouciation and clarity voices ...
ian anderson jethro tull
jon anderson ...yes
come to mind .....
I've been on a serious Jethro tull trip lately,so I have to agree with Ian Andersson, he is truly a great singer/entertainer....
other really talented singers in my personal opinion....
eddie vedder
christina aguilera
michael stipe
neil youngEveryday................is Pearl Jam Day.
Except Sundays, that's Ed day.
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StonEd67 wrote:neil young
Wow.. first time I've ever seen him called a great vocalist. Fair enoughski.'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
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harmless_little_f*** wrote:Wow.. first time I've ever seen him called a great vocalist. Fair enoughski.
the thing is I couldn't stand his voice before......
now I've listened to him a great deal and find that he has a very
nice voice, he may not have gone to singing school......but the feeling
when he sings is just out of this world...(in my personal opinion)Everyday................is Pearl Jam Day.
Except Sundays, that's Ed day.
The mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work unless it's open. FZ0 -
Bruce Dickenson gets my vote - man that dude can wail! Any guy who can rock out and consistently hit those high notes, even in live performances, while doing so gets props in my book.
(Save for Geddy Lee--his voice gets on my nerves.
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I like Eddie Vedder's voice in live performances because he's so into it that he moves me...sometimes even to tears! But, I wouldn't say he's the most talented volcalist HOWEVER--most talented lyricist, IMO, yes--good vocalist, yes!
I have always thought that Bono had a great set of pipes and I saw Ian Anderson's name mentionned as well, he's a goodie too.Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen0 -
Joe2TheRevenge wrote:Chris Cornell and Maynard James Keenan
Easily.
2 of the biggest vocals forces since Robert Plant
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there have only been four singers in my life whose voice sent chills up and down my spine
1. Bruce Dickenson-Iron Maiden-screaming as an art form
2. Chris Cornell-with soundgarden-ditto
3. Eddie Vedder-deep baritone
4. Mariah Carey-someone else said it, but this chick can sing
Not sure if that translates to talent or not, but when I think of outstanding modern singers, thats the list.0 -
Joe2TheRevenge wrote:Just so you know, there are some other dudes in Pearl Jam
Here are their names:
Mike McCready
Stone Gossard
Jeff Ament
Matt Cameron
And formerly:
Jack Irons
Dave Abruzzese
Dave Krusen
You're one of those guys who can't comprehend that the parts equal the sum apparently.
Eddie is the most important person in Pearl Jam. I just cant listen to a band if I dislike the singer, dont even understand how somebody else could.Alpine Valley 2000
Summerfest 2006
"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson0 -
pjoasisrule wrote:Eddie is the most important person in Pearl Jam.
Are you joking?
Have you HEARD Bad Radio? or the ITW soundtrack?
Pearl Jam is the sum of it's parts. No member is bigger than any other, and they need each other to create the collective force that they are.You can't spell "dumb" without DMB0 -
Joe2TheRevenge wrote:Are you joking?
Have you HEARD Bad Radio? or the ITW soundtrack?
Pearl Jam is the sum of it's parts. No member is bigger than any other, and they need each other to create the collective force that they are.0 -
Well we all know the drummer position is clearly replaceable.
But you really think they could go on without Jeff? the only thing i could see them maybe doing was to have Stone move to bass if that happened. And it would be a temporary thing.
But if something happened to Stone, Mike, or Ed....the band wouldn't continue on.You can't spell "dumb" without DMB0 -
I'll vote for Robert Plant - love or hate his solo stuff, the guy has always done his own thing, and his voice has always sounded amazing, even though its totally changed over the years. Mighty Rearranger from 2005 has some of his best stuff since Zeppelin on it, he's still coming up with the goods. Really like Raising Sand too"...though my problems are meaningless....that don't make them go away...."0
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Joe2TheRevenge wrote:Well we all know the drummer position is clearly replaceable.
But you really think they could go on without Jeff? the only thing i could see them maybe doing was to have Stone move to bass if that happened. And it would be a temporary thing.
But if something happened to Stone, Mike, or Ed....the band wouldn't continue on.
Rush might be a cool band but their vocals are actual shit which makes them unlistenable, therefore I think the singer of a band is easily one of the most important parts.Alpine Valley 2000
Summerfest 2006
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Joe2TheRevenge wrote:Well we all know the drummer position is clearly replaceable.
But you really think they could go on without Jeff? the only thing i could see them maybe doing was to have Stone move to bass if that happened. And it would be a temporary thing.
But if something happened to Stone, Mike, or Ed....the band wouldn't continue on.
Vedder is the most irreplaceable by far.0 -
I jizz over anything PJ/Vedder does, but I'd still name a lot singers ahead of him. His is this best baritone in eons, but I'd give more credit to these guys I also heard growing up:
Layne Staley
Bon Scott
Chris Cornell
Axl Rose
David Lee Roth
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