As we know - Everything comes and goes ... That said, I do believe everything - everyone has suggested has played a part in changing Joni's voice. I am a smoker and I do make some attempts at singing. I have always been a light smoker - until more recently - and with that my voice goes - it's real simple SMOKING PLAYS A PART. Now for the most part I am enjoying Joni's altered voice, I loved the old one as well. The part i don't like is the short hissing or weezing on a syllable, when it appears, she has the idea to take the note somewhere else or that she lacks some strength or power. Medication plays a part - age - so the one thing she could fix - IF she cared to would be the smoking. And again a voice coach, could also show her how to use what she's got, NOT TO TEACH HER HOW TO SING. They help with breathing and emitting as well. And finally Deb those highs she used to hit were awfully high even for her. So I would guess that vocal strain would probably be another factor in her altered voice. Funny early in life it's an exercise - later it's a strain! Just my 2 cents. See ya later must go get cigarettes!
Peace, Susan NPIMH: k.d. Lang/Down ToMy Last Cigarette --- Deb Messling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Could any singers on the list expound on this theory of improper vocal > strain? It's something I've thought about as a possible cause for Joni's > vocal problems, but I don't know anything about singing. > > For the record, I love the new album, but I do think the voice has > deteriorated markedly even since BSN. Thin and dry, as some said. It > reminds me of the voice on PWWAM. After that show, she rebounded (IMO), so > maybe her voice comes and goes. Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
