Not asking what your favorite bands or musicians are, just who you think has the best voice in music?
Male - David Gray
Female - Adele
Male: Chester Bennington
Female: Amy Lee
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on May 16, 2017, 11:37:37 PM
Male: Chester Bennington
Female: Amy Lee
Always did love Amy Lee's voice.
But gotta go w/ Adele on this one.
Gimme Josh Groban for male
all-time or current?
all-time ... consider Freddy Mercury
Worst voice all-time, Bob Dylan
(also I assume we are talking pop/rock so opera stars like Maria Callas, Renee Flemming Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti are not under consideration ... or are they?)
Chris Cornell and Christina Aguilera.
Brother J (X Clan)
Depends on the genre too. Black Sabbath Ozzy was pretty damn good.
Lady Gaga when she is just playing piano is fantastic and underrated. Won't say the best, but a top one in today's era. Google some of Howard Stern performances.
Quote from: reinko on May 17, 2017, 07:07:23 AM
Lady Gaga when she is just playing piano is fantastic and underrated. Won't say the best, but a top one in today's era. Google some of Howard Stern performances.
Her album with Tony Bennett is pretty good too. Tony Bennett has to be in the conversation for best male voice.
Adele is best female voice but Beyoncé deserves mention too.
Lady Gaga is an easy choice for female.
Going to go with Thom Yorke for male, but Bowie is right there.
Whitney Houston and Freddie Mercury
Chad Kroeger (Nickleback)
Courtney Love
Wow, is this a tough thing to determine. I think people are going to gravitate toward the most powerful voice or the one that can generate the most flourishes. Not saying that's the wrong way to look at it, but it can't be in a vacuum IMO it has to account for what they did with it to generate music. My brother has perfect picture and a strong voice but he ain't done $hit with it so he doesn't count...nawwhatimsayin?
I'm put someone like Otis Redding up there along with Freddie Mercury on the male side.
On the female side, if it's current, I say Gaga simply because she has way more stylistic range than someone like Beyonce or Adele. All time though would be someone like Aretha Franklin or Whitney Houston (pre-coke)
Frank Sinatra
Etta James or Amy Winehouse
I always thought Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) had a cool voice.
For the ladies, my first thought was Aretha. Alicia Keys is another good one I don't think anyone has mentioned yet.
If we're talking all time, Aretha and Whitney are easily the top women. Say their first name and everyone knows who you are talking about.
Linda Ronstadt is the first name that comes to mind for me....
Quote from: Lazar's Headband on May 17, 2017, 08:34:28 AM
If we're talking all time, Aretha and Whitney are easily the top women. Say their first name and everyone knows who you are talking about.
You mean Whitney before Bobby got her hooked on crack. If you have seen any clips of her trying to sing in her last couple of years, it is really tragic.
Quote from: warriorchick on May 17, 2017, 09:01:59 AM
You mean Whitney before Bobby got her hooked on crack. If you have seen any clips of her trying to sing in her last couple of years, it is really tragic.
Obviously. Michael Jordan played for the Wizards but his time with the Bulls is what everyone talks about when discussing his greatness.
Joan Baez and Roy Orbison
The King Singers.
http://www.kingssingers.com
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on May 17, 2017, 09:16:56 AM
Joan Baez and Roy Orbison
Joan Baez is a great example of someone whose music I don't particularly enjoy, but her voice was fantastic.
Ditto Karen Carpenter.
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 17, 2017, 12:36:05 AM
all-time or current?
all-time ... consider Freddy Mercury
Worst voice all-time, Bob Dylan
(also I assume we are talking pop/rock so opera stars like Maria Callas, Renee Flemming Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti are not under consideration ... or are they?)
Freddie Mercury is a very solid choice. Didn't pop into my head when I first saw the question but he definitely belongs at or near the top
Linda Ronstadt was first female name that popped into my head. Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have/had great voices, but Linda Ronstadt sang the damn song instead of doing the vocal Olympics. I think Christina Aguilera (another vocal gymnast) may have the best current voice, but I'm not a fan of most of her music.
I like Rob Thomas' voice. Roger Daltrey back in the day was great. Agree with those who said Roy Orbison.
Thom Yorke and Aaron Lewis (sadly, most of his music is bad, but GD that voice of his) on the male side.
On the women's side, Adele and Polly Jean Harvey.
I really like Adele's voice, so she is the first one that comes to mind of current singers. I also like Sia, and was a little surprised to not see her here. In my mind, pre-crack Whitney Houston was in a different league.
Freddy Mercury was the first guy that came to mind.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on May 17, 2017, 12:02:30 PM
I really like Adele's voice, so she is the first one that comes to mind of current singers. I also like Sia, and was a little surprised to not see her here. In my mind, pre-crack Whitney Houston was in a different league.
Freddy Mercury was the first guy that came to mind.
Check out this isolated voice track. She was crazy amazing
https://www.youtube.com/v/TCwa0mymt-U
Freddy is up there, but I gotta put in a vote for Steve Perry in his prime. It was so sad that he could not sing on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show.
Quote from: warriorchick on May 17, 2017, 01:06:43 PM
Check out this isolated voice track. She was crazy amazing
https://www.youtube.com/v/TCwa0mymt-U
Freddy is up there, but I gotta put in a vote for Steve Perry in his prime. It was so sad that he could not sing on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show.
Hard to argue with that. You might enjoy this (http://mikerowe.com/2016/07/twihi-johnsportugessecousin/) (start at about 2:10).
Chris Cornell definitely for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOvH5LSH9Sw
As for females I've always thought Carrie Underwood had a really strong voice.
Quote from: warriorchick on May 17, 2017, 01:06:43 PM
Check out this isolated voice track. She was crazy amazing
https://www.youtube.com/v/TCwa0mymt-U
Freddy is up there, but I gotta put in a vote for Steve Perry in his prime. It was so sad that he could not sing on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show.
Cocaine is a helluva drug
Male: Jeff Buckley
Female: Etta James, Whitney Houston or Stevie Nicks
Quote from: Skitch on May 17, 2017, 01:29:11 PM
Chris Cornell definitely for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOvH5LSH9Sw
As for females I've always thought Carrie Underwood had a really strong voice.
Gams aren't bad ether, ai na?
Tough as hell question.
Male: Freddie Mercury, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
Female: Whitney, Christina Aguilera, Mariah and Lauren Hill.
Quote from: Skitch on May 17, 2017, 01:29:11 PM
Chris Cornell definitely for me.
Gone too early...RIP
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/18/entertainment/chris-cornell-dead/index.html
Quote from: Anti-Dentite on May 17, 2017, 05:40:23 AM
Chris Cornell and Christina Aguilera.
He gone
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/arts/music/chris-cornell-dead-soundgarden.html
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 06:54:07 AM
He gone
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/arts/music/chris-cornell-dead-soundgarden.html
Sad day in the rock world. :(
Sad, sad day...
Justin bieber.
(Hoping he follows Cornell in the MU Scoop kiss of death)
Damn. Chris Cornell was in my top 10 for sure. Probably top 5. RIP
Linda Ronstadt
Friday Mercury
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on May 17, 2017, 09:16:56 AM
Joan Baez and Roy Orbison
I could be talked into Roy Orbison
And Ella Fitzgerald would definitely be in the top Female list
Quote from: Skitch on May 17, 2017, 01:29:11 PM
Chris Cornell definitely for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOvH5LSH9Sw
As for females I've always thought Carrie Underwood had a really strong voice.
I feel somewhat responsible for Chris's death. About 20 years ago I was at the NFL hall of fame and told my friend to pretend to kiss Ray Nitschke's bust while I took a picture. The next morning we found out he had died.
For God's sake will someone check on Carrie Underwood!
Quote from: Skitch on May 18, 2017, 12:01:26 PM
I feel somewhat responsible for Chris's death. About 20 years ago I was at the NFL hall of fame and told my friend to pretend to kiss Ray Nitschke's bust while I took a picture. The next morning we found out he had died.
For God's sake will someone check on Carrie Underwood!
A few years back we were talking at work about the relationship between lifestyle and mortality, and I said, "Look at Jackie Gleason! The guy is in his 70's, he's been morbidly obese his entire life, he's a chain smoker, and he drinks like a fish. Why is he still alive?"
The next morning, I saw on the news that he had passed away overnight. It was as if God was listening in on my conversation and thought, "You know, she's got a point..."
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on May 18, 2017, 05:06:58 AM
Gone too early...RIP
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/18/entertainment/chris-cornell-dead/index.html
Interesting that his final song before (allegedly) killing himself was "In My Time of Dying"
Speaking of In My Time of Dying, Robert Plant before he blew out his voice around '72, was an amazing vocalist.
Quote from: Skitch on May 18, 2017, 12:01:26 PM
For God's sake will someone check on Carrie Underwood!
Just checked. She still looks like a dog.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on May 18, 2017, 08:20:05 AM
Damn. Chris Cornell was in my top 10 for sure. Probably top 5. RIP
Seeing himself lumped in here with Rob Thomas, Thom Yorke and Freddy Mecrury was probably the last straw for Cornell.
Cornell finished his show in Detriot and hung himself after.
Is anyone surprised that Detriot does this to people?
Quote from: Jay Bee on May 18, 2017, 01:57:24 PM
Just checked. She still looks like a dog.
(https://media.tenor.co/images/3cc627df338f15bbd3b227df28c45205/tenor.gif)
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 03:23:35 PM
Cornell finished his show in Detriot and hung himself after.
Is anyone surprised that Detriot does this to people?
You're an a$$hole. I take it you have never had a friend whose struggle with depression led them to take their own life.
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 03:23:35 PM
Cornell finished his show in Detriot and hung himself after.
Is anyone surprised that Detriot does this to people?
Cause them to misspell fairly easy words twice in two sentences?
Quote from: warriorchick on May 18, 2017, 03:29:52 PM
You're an a$$hole. I take it you have never had a friend whose struggle with depression led them to take their own life.
too soon?
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 03:32:58 PM
too soon?
Yes. But more importantly, suicide is a topic people tend not to joke about. I know your intent was to be funny but your impact came off a little different.
Quote from: warriorchick on May 18, 2017, 12:07:07 PM
A few years back we were talking at work about the relationship between lifestyle and mortality, and I said, "Look at Jackie Gleason! The guy is in his 70's, he's been morbidly obese his entire life, he's a chain smoker, and he drinks like a fish. Why is he still alive?"
The next morning, I saw on the news that he had passed away overnight. It was as if God was listening in on my conversation and thought, "You know, she's got a point..."
Your power scares me chick.
Please dont give my longevity even a passing thought
Quote from: Sultan of Slap O' Fivin' on May 18, 2017, 03:31:52 PM
Cause them to misspell fairly easy words twice in two sentences?
The hot takes spew out of him faster than his fingers can type them.
Quote from: Skitch on May 18, 2017, 12:25:10 PM
Interesting that his final song before (allegedly) killing himself was "In My Time of Dying"
In my time of dying has been played in the song Salves and Bulldozers for the past three years.
Quote from: houwarrior on May 18, 2017, 03:37:28 PM
Your power scares me chick.
Please dont give my longevity even a passing thought
Don't worry Should I ever decide to wield my great power over Scoopers, there are plenty of people ahead of you I would deal with first.
Quote from: warriorchick on May 18, 2017, 12:07:07 PM
A few years back we were talking at work about the relationship between lifestyle and mortality, and I said, "Look at Jackie Gleason! The guy is in his 70's, he's been morbidly obese his entire life, he's a chain smoker, and he drinks like a fish. Why is he still alive?"
The next morning, I saw on the news that he had passed away overnight. It was as if God was listening in on my conversation and thought, "You know, she's got a point..."
Let's see, we've now learned about both Samson and Gleason's demise via Warriorchick. Just how long is this list of yours?
Quote from: warriorchick on May 18, 2017, 03:51:39 PM
Don't worry Should I ever decide to wield my great power over Scoopers, there are plenty of people ahead of you I would deal with first.
Chick.... What happened to Chicos?
Quote from: tower912 on May 18, 2017, 03:45:36 PM
...you are the worst, Burr.........
didn't take you to be a fragile snowflake
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on May 18, 2017, 03:53:33 PM
Let's see, we've now learned about both Samson and Gleason's demise via Warriorchick. Just how long is this list of yours?
Just stay on my good side and you have nothing to worry about.
NVM
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 03:23:35 PM
Cornell finished his show in Detriot and hung himself after.
Is anyone surprised that Detriot does this to people?
I lost my best friend and an aunt to suicide. And even though both were many years ago, jokes like that still aren't funny.
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 04:24:57 PM
didn't take you to be a fragile snowflake
quoting the most popular musical in recent history in a thread about music to make the same point others had made? Nah.
One of the greatest rock voices ever. I always kinda thought of him as Paul Rodgers with an extra octave and a half.
The first Audioslave album was one of my all-time favorites. Who couldn't like a combo of Chris and Rage Against the Machine?
I can really belt out "Runaway"; it's my karaoke standard. Now that Del Shannon is dead, I'm the go-to voice for it!
Audioslave was very underwhelming.
Quote from: PTM on May 18, 2017, 08:33:38 PM
Audioslave was very underwhelming.
Strongly disagree
Carole King.
For an amazing range, Harry Chapin's brother....help me out here
Quote from: real chili 83 on May 18, 2017, 09:14:55 PM
Carole King.
For an amazing range, Harry Chapin's brother....help me out here
Taylor Swift ... because her brother graduated from ND in 2015.
http://people.com/celebrity/taylor-swifts-brother-austin-graduates-from-notre-dame/
Quote from: 1.21 Jigawatts on May 18, 2017, 09:34:05 PM
Taylor Swift ... because her brother graduated from ND in 2015.
http://people.com/celebrity/taylor-swifts-brother-austin-graduates-from-notre-dame/
Whooptie dooo.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on May 18, 2017, 08:47:02 PM
Strongly disagree
STONGLY agree with your disagreement.
Soundgarden was instamental in changing music. They were both shockingly 'in your face' loud and extremely heartfelt/real. RATM was an absolute force who's message may be more salient today than it was 20 years ago. Audioslave let Rage's musical talents shine with a more personal message.
Audioslave worked great just like Velvet Revolver worked great. The band was able to showcase their talents behind a frontman that was as good as the original but very different.
Quote from: MU82 on May 18, 2017, 08:01:07 PM
I can really belt out "Runaway"; it's my karaoke standard. Now that Del Shannon is dead, I'm the go-to voice for it!
I wah wah wah wah wonder! My "Hat's Off" to you!
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on May 18, 2017, 08:47:02 PM
Strongly disagree
TAMU is correct. It is a fact. Haha, referring to some other threads. I liked Audioslave, I thought they did a good job of updating the "Grunge" thing while still being true to the original sound. Regarding Cornell's suicide, I feel deeply sorry for him. There was a time in my life when I would have.called him a coward. With a little age, I have come to understand how life can beat you down, throw in some mental illness and the wrong circumstances and it might seem like a reasonable course of action. I feel sorry for him but more so for the family he left behind.
Frank, Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Everly Brothers, Bill Withers, Roy Orbison, Percy Sledge, Freddy Mercury, the dude from Journey (Perry?), David Crosby, Paul McCartney (45 years ago)...
Sarah Vaughn, Patsy Cline, Della Reese, lead singer from the Shirelles, Whitney, Adele, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt...
Quote from: PTM on May 18, 2017, 08:33:38 PM
Audioslave was very underwhelming.
Apparently, your taste in music is underwhelming. But keep kicking out the dmb jams.
There are stories coming out that Cornell's death wasn't suicide, more like Hutchence's or Carradine's deaths
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on May 19, 2017, 09:03:36 AM
There are stories coming out that Cornell's death wasn't suicide, more like Hutchence's or Carradine's deaths
hmmmm.....well, if the facts come out, it should be easy enough to figure out.
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on May 19, 2017, 09:03:36 AM
There are stories coming out that Cornell's death wasn't suicide, more like Hutchence's or Carradine's deaths
Jerkin it?
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on May 19, 2017, 09:03:36 AM
There are stories coming out that Cornell's death wasn't suicide, more like Hutchence's or Carradine's deaths
I think we can pretty safely assume that this "story" will come out every time a male celebrity is found hanged.
Audioslave was very underwhelming, yes.
1. Morello was supposed to be the featured instrument in this setup. Cornell was supposed to compliment Morello when they talked about the supergroup, but instead Cornell and the group had continued musical disgareements. Cornell dominated a lot of the tracks which leads into...
2. I'm not a Chris Cornell fan, I think he's talented and is a good singer, but his voice isn't for me. Never really did it. I know this is an unpopular opinion.
3. Cornell's vocals seemed much more whiny with Audioslave than Soundgarden/TOTD
4. Audioslave was too sterile, too radio and frankly got as watered down. Paralleling RHCP
5. It wasn't RATM, so I'll have that jealously forever.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on May 17, 2017, 10:46:11 AM
Freddie Mercury is a very solid choice. Didn't pop into my head when I first saw the question but he definitely belongs at or near the top
Mercury instantly popped into my head. Amazing, amazing voice.
Amy Winehouse ... first time I heard her I was like, "Wow, she is awesome." And I didn't even like the song! But yes, hard to top a younger Aretha.
Neil Young, now THERE'S a voice for you!
Actually, my first impression of him was the same as anybody's first impression of him, but Neil is so brilliant that I became a fan of his music and realized he did a tremendous job of writing for his voice. As he has grown older, his voice has smoothed out and I now find it "expressive."
Here's a great example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtzKliO3cQg
Whenever I listen to this song, I think about my daughter (now 30 and getting married next year), and I tear up. Seriously.
Ooo, just thought of Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes. Hell of a voice.
Nads, I hear you. The bond between a daddy and his little girl can be incredibly strong, especially if they live far apart. I vowed I wouldn't cry at my daughter's wedding and I didn't. But, I let the flood gates wild open about a week prior to the event. It's ok and all good.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on May 19, 2017, 12:12:47 PM
Nads, I hear you. The bond between a daddy and his little girl can be incredibly strong, especially if they live far apart. I vowed I wouldn't cry at my daughter's wedding and I didn't. But, I let the flood gates wild open about a week prior to the event. It's ok and all good.
Oh, I'm a weeper from way back. Not the least bit ashamed. Cried when my son got engaged, too!
I feel like I have to give Cat Stevens and Sam Cooke at least get a mention.
But really, for my money, it doesn't get any better than when Michael Bolton sings when a man loves a woman.
Quote from: buckchuckler on May 19, 2017, 01:56:52 PM
But really, for my money, it doesn't get any better than when Michael Bolton sings when a man loves a woman.
I celebrate his entire catalog.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 18, 2017, 11:03:48 PM
I wah wah wah wah wonder! My "Hat's Off" to you!
Well done, Larry!!
Actually, it just proves we're about the same age.
freddie mercury and hillary scott. ok ok babs as long as she sticks to singing ::)
A couple of great Chris Cornell moments that really display his range, not only vocally but also stylistically.
https://youtu.be/IuUDRU9-HRk
^Nothing Compares 2 U -- Sinead O'Connor cover
https://youtu.be/uPsvqhH4wiQ
https://youtu.be/g5SZVmsFxxY
^ Both Redemption Song covers, the first is on stage with his daughter
https://youtu.be/6bXhfDGv8xA
^And I Will Always Love You -- Whitney Houston
When you contrast these with how he rips through Rusty Cage or Bleed Together, wow, to me, he could just do it all. Damn.
Quote from: buckchuckler on May 19, 2017, 05:53:41 PM
A couple of great Chris Cornell moments that really display his range, not only vocally but also stylistically.
https://youtu.be/IuUDRU9-HRk
^Nothing Compares 2 U -- Sinead O'Connor cover
When you contrast these with how he rips through Rusty Cage or Bleed Together, wow, to me, he could just do it all. Damn.
Both versions are dynamite. When i heard yesterday that this is a Prince song i had a "did i know that? i feel like i should've known that.....holy crap Prince was talented" moment.
As an honorable mention in the female category: Annie Lennox needs a shout out, she can rip into a tune.
Quote from: naginiF on May 19, 2017, 06:07:55 PM
Both versions are dynamite. When i heard yesterday that this is a Prince song i had a "did i know that? i feel like i should've known that.....holy crap Prince was talented" moment.
As an honorable mention in the female category: Annie Lennox needs a shout out, she can rip into a tune.
Yep. It's a Prince song. So is the Bangles song "Manic Monday".
And Annie Lennox rocks. I attended a Euryrthmics concert in the late 80's and it was great.
Quote from: buckchuckler on May 19, 2017, 01:56:52 PM
But really, for my money, it doesn't get any better than when Michael Bolton sings when a man loves a woman.
Teal?
Quote from: naginiF on May 19, 2017, 07:25:09 PM
you clearly have a case of the Mondays
Not really. I just can't believe that people think Bolton has a good voice. He completely over-sings everything.
Quote from: Sultan of Slap O' Fivin' on May 19, 2017, 07:41:27 PM
Not really. I just can't believe that people think Bolton has a good voice. He completely over-sings everything.
This is a gag from the movie Office Space. If your boss didn't say he needs you to come in tomorrow you should watch the movie.
Quote from: Sultan of Slap O' Fivin' on May 19, 2017, 07:41:27 PM
Not really. I just can't believe that people think Bolton has a good voice. He completely over-sings everything.
I've always thought his singing sounds too whiny. His popularity was always a mystery to me.
Quote from: Sultan of Slap O' Fivin' on May 19, 2017, 07:41:27 PM
Not really. I just can't believe that people think Bolton has a good voice. He completely over-singsf everything.
Dude, you behind on your TPS reports?
My first business was Ludwig Van Ear in Milwaukee many many years ago and I've listened to lots of music. For me,
Johnette Napolitano of concrete blonde, Adele and Barbara Streisand.
Nat King Cole, Freddie Mercury and Elvis
Bingo from the mosquitoes
Quote from: real chili 83 on May 19, 2017, 09:54:46 PM
Bingo from the mosquitoes
Impressive reference, but the Gnats rule.
(http://www.tangzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/thegnatsgilligansisland.png)
Minnow had a lot of storage.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on May 19, 2017, 08:46:03 PM
I've always thought his singing sounds too whiny. His popularity was always a mystery to me.
He's great in elevators,though. He was born for that gig.
Why anyone other than a lonely, bored single woman would compliment him is beyond me
Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Thomas Yorke.
Babs? Was that supposed to be teal?
Quote from: Lighthouse 84 on May 20, 2017, 02:25:39 PM
Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Thomas Yorke.
Babs? Was that supposed to be teal?
you don't think she had a good voice? i'm not going to argue with anyone on that as i think ya"ll know how tight i had to hold my butt cheeks in order to even type that out. just trying to show i can separate out the "other stuff" ::)
Alison Moyet. (Yaz). For one album. I keep trying to do better than Freddy Mercury and I can't.