Tera wrote;
> 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.
Agreed. And in light of all the discussion here of whether they're
downplaying their past or not, I'd say she's easily the weakest of all their
vocalists . And now they're millionairesses, go figure.
> 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.
More or less agreed.
> Influence? Linda Ronstadt - another great voice, full of quivering
vibratto,
> but devoid of sincerity and emotion.
Devoid of sincerity or emotion??? Hmm...I wouldn't say that as much as
guilty of overcooking it, but I haven't heard as much of her stuff as I
probably should.
Dan Bentele
"Back in them days, there wasn't very much to do." (Ralph Stanley)
