Christine's voice - Page 2

HejiraNYC · #16 05-12-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I can't think of anything more awful...

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I think it's Christine's understated vocals that make her special, actually. There are plenty of people doing vocal acrobatics in her stead. Actually, when I play the Mac for my friends, they all always comment on how much they love Christine's voice... and not anybody else's. Sometimes less really is more!

I said I wondered what she would sound like; I never wished she would start singing that way. I agree; less is more. If anything, there is an odd plainness about her voice that makes her very unusual at the same time. But I don't think she intentionally holds back- I truly think her style of singing comes from a very natural place. Accordingly, I doubt she has the pipes to tackle a big showtune, but that's perfectly fine with me since she writes her own songs and doesn't sing showtunes. She does what she does splendidly.

goldustsongbird · #17 05-12-2010, 10:30 PM

Did Chris ever take singing lessons or get any coaching? Some of her early Mac performances, pre-B&N (and even a few with them) were pretty off-key.

She seemed to straighten herself out after awhile. I love her to bits, don't get me wrong, but she has had a few bum moments on stage.

Just the booze?

HejiraNYC · #18 05-13-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

Did Chris ever take singing lessons or get any coaching? Some of her early Mac performances, pre-B&N (and even a few with them) were pretty off-key.

She seemed to straighten herself out after awhile. I love her to bits, don't get me wrong, but she has had a few bum moments on stage.

Just the booze?

I think it's a combination of the booze, stage jitters and distraction. I am convinced that playing an instrument and singing at the same time automatically means that you are going to compromise your singing as well as your playing; it's just impossible to do both at the same time to the best of your ability. Sure, you can get better at multi-tasking over time, but an extra glass (or five) of Chardonnay will only help to undermine your progress.

Gailh · #19 05-13-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nicepace

There is a style of singing that is very popular these days that I call the "diva" style of singing. It's women singers (mostly) who add a lot of extra notes to their singing that aren't in the melody. Just about any female singer who does the Star Spangled Banner at a sporting event sings in this style (just for an example).

And I hate it. I absolutely totally hate it. When they sing a song in this fashion I cringe, and I wonder WHAT makes them think this is the right way to sing! A song has a melody for a reason, and it's not to mangle it.

I could not agree more! I can't stand it when someone sings tons of extra notes. I just want to scream SING THE BLODDY TUNE

Thank you I feel so much better now

Gail

Gailh · #20 05-13-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

Did Chris ever take singing lessons or get any coaching? Some of her early Mac performances, pre-B&N (and even a few with them) were pretty off-key.

She seemed to straighten herself out after awhile. I love her to bits, don't get me wrong, but she has had a few bum moments on stage.

Just the booze?

I remember seeing them at Wembley Stadium for the Behind the Mask tour and she sang a few bum notes. Around that time a lot of bands were being acused of miming. I knew FM weren't - no one would mime a note like that

Gail

chiliD · #21 05-13-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nicepace

There is a style of singing that is very popular these days that I call the "diva" style of singing. It's women singers (mostly) who add a lot of extra notes to their singing that aren't in the melody. Just about any female singer who does the Star Spangled Banner at a sporting event sings in this style (just for an example).

And I hate it. I absolutely totally hate it. When they sing a song in this fashion I cringe, and I wonder WHAT makes them think this is the right way to sing! A song has a melody for a reason, and it's not to mangle it.

Send a "thank you" card to Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey for that annoying as hell technique. Just about everybody who's followed in their footsteps have taken that to an even MORE annoying level (Christina Aguilera, for one)

goldustsongbird · #22 05-13-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think it's a combination of the booze, stage jitters and distraction. I am convinced that playing an instrument and singing at the same time automatically means that you are going to compromise your singing as well as your playing; it's just impossible to do both at the same time to the best of your ability. Sure, you can get better at multi-tasking over time, but an extra glass (or five) of Chardonnay will only help to undermine your progress.

This is evidenced in the Tusk doc, when she tries to sing and play Never Make Me Cry. On a boat, of all places.

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Originally Posted by Gailh

I remember seeing them at Wembley Stadium for the Behind the Mask tour and she sang a few bum notes. Around that time a lot of bands were being acused of miming. I knew FM weren't - no one would mime a note like that

Gail

No Milli Vanilli scandal for FM!

**jbrownsjr** · #23 05-13-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

Did Chris ever take singing lessons or get any coaching? Some of her early Mac performances, pre-B&N (and even a few with them) were pretty off-key.

She seemed to straighten herself out after awhile. I love her to bits, don't get me wrong, but she has had a few bum moments on stage.

Just the booze?

Agreed... all three of them have been terrible at some points throught 1975-1998

HomerMcvie · #24 05-13-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Agreed... all three of them have been terrible at some points throught 1975-1998

When you're really f*cked up onstage, it's easy to get confused on pitch, as your hearing really starts playing tricks on you. Believe me, I know....been there, done that. I finally learned my limits....buzz is okay, f*cked up is not!

**jbrownsjr** · #25 05-13-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

When you're really f*cked up onstage, it's easy to get confused on pitch, as your hearing really starts playing tricks on you. Believe me, I know....been there, done that. I finally learned my limits....buzz is okay, f*cked up is not!

yeah vision, speech and hearing are the first to go.. then the legs...

HomerMcvie · #26 05-13-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

yeah vision, speech and hearing are the first to go.. then the legs...

Not me, only my hearing. I used to play with a drummer, who'd tell me, "David, most guys THINK they play better when they've got a good buzz, but they don't! You're the only guy I've ever heard, that does". I took that as high praise(pun!)!
My keyboard playing is probably better straight, but my lead guitar stuff is definitely better buzzed. When I'm buzzed, I can let my solo meander out into places I can't get to otherwise. Wanna know my best nights ever? If I'm sick(sick sick) as a dog. Gimme the flu, and I can really go places I'd never find otherwise. Yeah, I'm a freak. I know.

**jbrownsjr** · #27 05-13-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Not me, only my hearing. I used to play with a drummer, who'd tell me, "David, most guys THINK they play better when they've got a good buzz, but they don't! You're the only guy I've ever heard, that does". I took that as high praise(pun!)!
My keyboard playing is probably better straight, but my lead guitar stuff is definitely better buzzed. When I'm buzzed, I can let my solo meander out into places I can't get to otherwise. Wanna know my best nights ever? If I'm sick(sick sick) as a dog. Gimme the flu, and I can really go places I'd never find otherwise. Yeah, I'm a freak. I know.

you are... but it takes one to know one..