ras52 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Reminds me of mentioning playing instrumental stuff and someone said, "No singer? You mean, just [i][b]music[/b][/i]?!?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1429905425' post='2756332'] I can`t stand the singer out of Rush. I hate his voice [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 [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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1430508052' post='2762225'] [media]http://youtu.be/v1-YOmaAbZE[/media] [/quote] Outstanding in their field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1430546220' post='2762429'] Outstanding in their field? [/quote] When they're not hogging the limelight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1430554253' post='2762487'] When they're not hogging the limelight... [/quote] Or hamming it up too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 They know their chops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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