Grammys Official Thread - Page 16

cliffdweller · #**226** 02-09-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I agree - no one really sings a single note anymore. Instead they sing five where one ought to be and it pisses me off

I tend to agree, and noone does this more to the nth degree than Christina Aguilera! She has a great voice and she can sing, but those "runs" (thanks Randy Jackson for that term) are attrocious!

JazmenFlowers · #**227** 02-09-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffdweller

I tend to agree, and noone does this more to the nth degree than Christina Aguilera! She has a great voice and she can sing, but those "runs" (thanks Randy Jackson for that term) are attrocious!

not to me - I think she is an example of someone who is way too talented for her own good and her "runs" are always fabulous

bikerchic · #**228** 02-09-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

well, I guess different strokes for different folks. I do agree with you, just not in this instance. Mary J. Blige is a phenomenal talent that, to me, really puts a lot of intense emotion into her performances. The type of performance she gave last night are so moving, again, IMO.

And some people enjoy vocal acrobatics. I like them occasionally just to see what the singer can do and how much control is there, but I agree with you there is too much of it in place of "real" singing these days.

Agreed. I loved that performance. It's on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/?v=C1FOG5xbKjg

I guess its no different than some of Stevie's performances (Vegas B&B), the outfit, the hand over the eyes, the twirl (all the drama). We all love that but non fans might think, WTF?

BTFLCHLD · #**229** 02-09-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Livia

I thought it was going to be Van Halen??

i think some thought it would be but
heard on the radio that it wouldnt be
so im not sure...have you heard that it will be?

cliffdweller · #**230** 02-09-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lux

For my liking, an "intensely emotional" vocal would be Lennon's 'Mother'

That song gives me goosebumps and makes me cry. Raw emotion indeed.

Livia · #**231** 02-09-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

i think some thought it would be but
heard on the radio that it wouldnt be
so im not sure...have you heard that it will be?

No, I think I heard the same thing you did, and nothing since.

JazmenFlowers · #**232** 02-09-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lux

For my liking, an "intensely emotional" vocal would be Lennon's 'Mother', now that's some raw, honest singing/screaming and I can't imagine hers even being compared with that kind of vocal.

no argument here on that point. a great example too of what you're saying.

bikerchic · #**233** 02-09-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lux

Guess it is 'cause I found it the opposite of appealing and emotional. To me a voice that is real and emotional is John Lennon, not technically great, not showing off, you could call it raw and honest. For my liking, an "intensely emotional" vocal would be Lennon's 'Mother', now that's some raw, honest singing/screaming and I can't imagine hers even being compared with that kind of vocal.

Comparing MJB to John Lennon is about the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. I don't know if you noticed, but she's black. Black singers have a whole spiritual thing goen on when they sing. It's her way of expressing herself, I guess the same way that rappers grab their crotch when they sing

JazmenFlowers · #**234** 02-09-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

I don't know if you noticed, but she's black. Black singers have a whole spiritual thing goen on when they sing.

ROFLMAO

This is my first belly laugh for the day.

SuzeQuze · #**235** 02-09-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

for this show should lose his/her credentials and be fired for such a suckass mixing/production job....Apparently to my ears this person is good for those rap/hip-hop ENTERTAINERS, but ABSOLUTELY sucks-major-donkey-ass for LIVE performances featuring MUSICIANS with REAL INSTRUMENTS!!!

As for Faith Hill, I dont know...Her voice changed somewhere between the last 2 albums she has released, Because her voice sounds very flat on the new album (Everyone knows she has the pipes....But something is wrong somewhere, I dont hear any emotion any longer in her voice.)

Maybe Faith is taking Klonopin.

The sound guy really was atrocious and I agree that he should be canned for that BS. Mary J sounded muddy to me, Paul's vocals were way off, he was turned way too high in the beginning, and the musicians too low. I loved Helter Skelter, that was the perfect song to pick. They had the sound better by then too. There's something odd about that guitar player though, like he's got a really bad nose job or something, does not look human.

I liked Faith! I thought she was good. I missed Mariah and wanted to see her. I agree that her dress was better than what I have seen her wear in a long time. And agree about the hair. I got to see her at the end, but missed the whole vocal switching to Idol.

I really enjoyed Aguilera and Herbie's song, she is a real talent. I also wish she would cool it with some of the vocal acrobatics but she really has a gift there and I appreciate that. Maybe as she matures she'll lose that self-consciousness about having to prove something and will be more real.

I loved U2 last night, they really are something. I missed Bono's voice on One, that should've been made more of a true duet. He is still sexy even if he is covering some baldness with too much product. Meow.

Joss Stone has got to stop wearing mumus. And her vocals are sloppy, stay within the boundaries of the song girl! I do like her voice but the sloppiness is very annoying.

Fantasia looked great. Her vocal didn't start very strong but got better. I loved the fringe on her dress. Who was the woman singing with Maroon 5? She cannot sing live but can wear a slinky black dress. I didn't care for the dress but what a bod!

I enjoyed this show because there were lots of performances and less of the pompous BS.

SuzeQuze · #**236** 02-09-2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

"Devils and Dust" is a powerful song. It is very Dylan-esque, IMO. I love it, and you are right about it being different than his usual stuff.

I love the fact he said "Bring Um Home" at the end. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me too! Three words that couldn't have been more powerfully stated. I've got to really listen to that song.

bikerchic · #**237** 02-09-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I missed Mariah and wanted to see her. I agree that her dress was better than what I have seen her wear in a long time. And agree about the hair. I got to see her at the end, but missed the whole vocal switching to Idol.

It's on youtube http://www.youtube.com/?v=ytDs0LJN0k0

bikerchic · #**238** 02-09-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I loved U2 last night, they really are something. I missed Bono's voice on One, that should've been made more of a true duet. He is still sexy even if he is covering some baldness with too much product. Meow.

Agree. I think Bono's sexy too. I love when he wears his cowboy hat, and love, love the shades.

SuzeQuze · #**239** 02-09-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Hmmm, let's see...who's dead. jk

I was actually really happy to see INXS have another go at it. The were my uber-band for the longest time and still are. Okay, well they don't usurp FM, but still, you see what I'm saying.

I can't help but want to see Courtney Love resurrect herself, as big a car wreck as she is. A new and impoved Hole? I'm all over that like a trannie ho on Eddie Murphy.

Are you referring to the fact that Courtney is now clean again and recording with Billy Corgan? I would love to see a fantastic comeback album from her!

SuzeQuze · #**240** 02-09-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

Agree. I think Bono's sexy too. I love when he wears his cowboy hat, and love, love the shades.

I'm bored with the shade, but they look good. Damn he's a hottie.