I would be interested in knowing how much a
voice, quality, tone and so forth influences you in your likeability quotient of
any cd.
For example - Although I acknowledge the
musicianship on the Dixie Chicks "debut" cd, I totally dislike Natalie
Maines' voice. For me, her voice is grating; similar to a mid-pitched meat
grinder.
Sara Evans - Absolutely piercing alto quality. Never
modulates and sings from the back of her throat. I get a total kick out of
any reviewer who has labeled her the next coming of Patsy Cline. Not a bad
voice, but I wish she'd tone it down considerably.
Trisha Yearwood - a dramatic soprano who shoves the
Wagnerian principle down our throats. A wonderful voice hampered by an
inability to sing from her head.
Influence? Linda Ronstadt - another great voice, full of
quivering vibratto, but devoid of sincerity and emotion.
A voice means a lot to me in liking/disliking a
recording. I would be interested in any of your thoughts regarding
vocal performance. Who do you like or dislike and why?
Tera
