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Downie's vocals
#16

Whether it's a rumour or not, it's entirely possible that in between DFN and TATH Gord took vocal lessons. Or at any time for that matter. I was just trying to say above (although now I have the chance to reflect on it so don't jump on me if my opinion has changed slightly Smile ) is that normally the deeper singers don't put much work into their singing. They do jam and practice with the rest of the band and the voice is just another instrument, anybody can train to be a better singer. But much like the self-taught guitar virtuosos, the deeper singers don't. They practice and, over time, get better. I just like the singers that don't take lessons more. There's something natural about just picking it up and belting it out. I don't listen to 80% of the singers out there who are supposedly "the best".

Anyway, where do you all think Gord sounds his best vocally?
I couldn't begin to answer this but maybe some of you can.... :thumb:
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#17

I think this should be a whole new thread.

The best recorded vocal has to be NOIS on 'Up to Here.' Everything from the opening bass tones to the concluding screaming, it's all a wonderful exercise in controlled dementia.

Beyond that, I'd probably rate 'Titanic Terrarium' or 'Into the Night' as my favourites. His voice on those tunes sounds worked in, wordly, but also fragile---a great delicate balance of strength and frailty.
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#18

"Into The Night" has a very 3 in the morningish quality to his voice that's great. His voice sounds very earnest and fragile and I agree that Gordo nailed it.

Brazle, who are supposedly the best singers? I'm not being facetious, I'm just curious. Are you talking about the Pavarotti's of the world? Celine Dion? BTW, Celine is about as fake as you can get. She is like a robot programmed to sing, but with no real emotion or passion. She's kind of like a singing Tin Man.
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#19

tigerthelion Wrote:Brazle, who are supposedly the best singers? I'm not being facetious, I'm just curious. Are you talking about the Pavarotti's of the world? Celine Dion? BTW, Celine is about as fake as you can get. She is like a robot programmed to sing, but with no real emotion or passion. She's kind of like a singing Tin Man.

The usual crap record labels (and those media bastards) serve up.
Maybe record sales? If everyone buys this CD it has to be good! :wink:
I would never say Celine Dion is a good singer, but apparently she is ...
I don't want to start dissing singers ...
The majority of them are good singers but don't have a drop of style...
And style is important and not in the media-sense...

It's these definitions we have to work with... They don't define much...
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#20

I think I am partial to the Gord downie of Day for Night. Especially on An Inch an Hour and Emergency.

An Inch an Hour his voice is raw but a little more polished than 'Up to Here' or 'Road Apples'.

Emergency he is singing lower? higher? I don't know. He is singing in a different tone and every note is bang on target.
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#21

Oh and I forgot Greasy Jungle............Ahhhhhh Ahhhhhhh Ahhhhhhh. Magic!
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