singers who don't need a processor to sound good

[1prophet]

Originally posted by: GenHoth
Rob Halford, Meatloaf

Say what you want about their music or lyrics, but as vocalists they were fantastic.

A friend of mine was at a Meatloaf concert back in the 70's or 80's can't remember which.

He told me the power went out to the sound equipment but Meatloaf continued to sing without the mic. He told me he couldn't believe how good he sounded even without using the microphone.

 

[1prophet]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
I got news for you. No matter who is up there on the stage there is going to be lots of processing between their mic and what you're hearing. It's the nature of the beast in pro audio.

When did this processing become the norm, 70's,80's etc.?

 

[daveymark]

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[Delita]

Katherine Jenkins

 

[0roo0roo]

anne murray
kinda sappy but kinda awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-tJBsOsboM
artie lange sings anne murray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjxwK0bJFxU

 

[OpenThirdEye]

Originally posted by: Vidda

Originally posted by: Printer Bandit
T-Pain

Best nomination yet.

I see your T-Pain and raise you with Soulja Boy!!!!

 

[0roo0roo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...o0Jxeg&feature=related

 

[KMFJD]

Lemmy from Motorhead = greatest lead singer ever

 

[Linflas]

Judy Collins
Carole King
Joan Baez
Joni Mitchell
Linda Ronstadt
Emmylou Harris
Alison Krauss

And in her day (no pun intended) Doris Day

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: loki8481
Christina Aguilera.

you might not like pop, but the chick's got a nice set of pipes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvfT6c6hxAY

I was going to say, she's this generation's Aretha...amazing range.

She's a bit skanky though....

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Gretchen Wilson. Not only is she a fine redneck woman, but she can belt it out with amazing range and power. Here she is singing Heart's Barracuda backed by Alice in Chains:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOgZpWHiyLs

 

[ryan256]

Josh Groban

 

[UNCjigga]

Any Leslie Feist fans here? I like her voice.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Balt
Yes, there was absolutely no processing in this.

Ive been forced fed so much of her that my general dislike for her has turned into actual hatred.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
I got news for you. No matter who is up there on the stage there is going to be lots of processing between their mic and what you're hearing. It's the nature of the beast in pro audio.

Bolded for emphasis.
Quoted for Truth.

At the very least there will be a peak limiter, possibly some very soft compression and reverb, no matter who is stepping up tp the microphone.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Two of my favorites who haven't been mentioned ...
Bruce Dickinson ... Iron Maiden fvcking kicks ass.
Chuck Schuldiner ... pretty much created the whole death metal grunt style of singing.

 

[clamum]

Kurt Cobain
Greg Graffin
Neil Fallon

 

[McGyver]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: fire400

Originally posted by: ElFenix
have you heard the clip where they accidentally left britney's microphone on during a concert?

lol

P!NK turned Spears down when Spears asked her to help with new lyrics as of 07 'cuz P!NK claimed Spears as an "entertainer" not a singer.

P!NK is just jealous she'll never be as big as Spears in even 25 life times all stacked up.

Some music videos are worth watching only half way... coriagraphy (spelt rong?) sucks for a lot of them.

Engrish

lol

 

[Pugnax]

Originally posted by: OpenThirdEye

Originally posted by: Vidda

Originally posted by: Printer Bandit
T-Pain

Best nomination yet.

I see your T-Pain and raise you with Soulja Boy!!!!

Haha, I was looking for the T-Pain comment. I wonder if he has ever BSOD'd on stage?

 

[Minjin]

I'm kind of surprised that Nancy was mentioned, along with a mention of a Heart cover, but nobody has actually said Ann Wilson. Great voice, IMHO.

Another two that I personally really like, that I know people will probably disagree with, are Stevie Nicks and Alanis Morissette.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: 1prophet

When did this processing become the norm, 70's,80's etc.?

As long as I can remember - 1970's.

Bad singing is just bad singing though and should be immediately recognizable. Problem with today's shows the men and boys have a huge distraction bouncing around on the stage thus making their critique highly influenced!

 

[Mloot]

Martina McBride
Karen Carpenter

 

[BZeto]

Being more of a classic rock fan, Styx puts on a great live performance.

 

[Ns1]

james maynard keenan, dave grohl

 

[JulesMaximus]

Sting I defy you to tell me there is processing in his voice during his performances. I've seen him live and he's just a great performer.

Synchronicity

Wlaking on the Moon

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