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Originally Posted by markolas
I was listening to an interview with Joni Mitchell recently, and she mentioned that she'd heard some music industry bigwig say that "we're not looking for talent...we want a "look" and a willingness to cooperate." And that's what the American Idol judges seem to be looking for. Joni also said that the technically great singers today have no passion in their voices. So, no, I don't think Lindsey & Steve would be able to make it if they were trying to break into music today...but that's not because they're no good, it's because the music industry is looking for people who fit a certain image, and who'll do exactly as they're told. It has nothing to do with creativity or art.
Yes, Lindsey's voice has deteriorated, and so has Stevie's, but there's more to their music than their voices.
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I agree with all of this. Tusk is my favorite FM cd and I don't understand why it wasn't more popular. I think their voices are good on it and the music is so diverse. Rumours bores me a little, frankly
I guess it's kind of a fun one to listen to, but it's
so pop. No doubt that's why it sold so well, even if their voices aren't the best. These days, I think Stevie still stays on key and while she can't hit a lot of high notes, the lower end of her register is still really strong. Lindsey can't sing at all and I wondered if he ever could? I never really heard him hold a note for a long period of time or blow me away with his vocals. Did he ever have a good voice? I can't imagine him taking voice lessons at his age. At least they still put a lot of passion into their music. You're right in there being more to music than voices.