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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
 Posted - 04/14/2004 : 09:56:04
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My mother seems to think that men tend to enjoy the sound of a woman's voice and women mens vocals. Is there any truth to this?
I don't really fit into that theory. I suppose that my favorite beautiful music is sung by women but my absolute favorite music is performed bt men. I cherish a lot of my female vocalists but why is it that I think men tend to make the best music overall?
Anyhoo, which voices to you most enjoy? And specify your own sex too to help figure out this theory.
Oh yeah, I be a boy.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 09:58:21
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Both. It's not even a choice for me.
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"You one of those right-wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
"Us?" asked Oedipa.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 10:22:47
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Both together is just dandy!!!
I saw Auf Der Maur on Monday night and her voice was beautiful.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 10:34:04
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Oh I'm male by the way, I have the appropriate physical apparatus and sometimes leave empty containers back in the fridge.
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"You one of those right-wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
"Us?" asked Oedipa.
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 11:19:14
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My top 2 vocalists are Kristin Hersh & Robert Wyatt. A loud woman and a soft-voiced man. Not that it means anything.
I also like the voices of Robert Fisher (Willard Grant Conspiracy), Bowie, Vic Chesnutt (can't say he's got a "great voice" as singing standards go, but I love what he does with it), Morrissey, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Jason Ringenberg, David Eugene "Sixteen Horsepower" Edwards, and of course Mr Charles Michael Kitteridge Thompson the Fourth
and Lisa Germano (I only own one album she sings on, OP8's "Slush", but... whoa), Grace Slick, Anna Waronker, Beth Gibbons, Tanya Donelly, Suzanne Vega (I'll stand by that opinion), Kimya Dawson (not much of a voice but she really moves me), Helen Merrill, Cristina Branco...
to name but a few.
And I didn't mention all the bands of which I love the vocals without knowing the name of the singer(s).
From a strictly mathematical point of view it seems that I listen to more male vocals than female, but on the other hand, my favourite artist ever, in any genre, is a woman singer (that would be Kristin Hersh).
Franck
(that would be a boy's name, then)
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 15:18:44
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i hate female singers as a rule. i've never liked any female fronted bands, apart from the breeders. looking through my cd collection you'd struggle to find any bands fronted by a female apart from the breeders... don't know what it is about them, just can't stand them.
The Shrine of the Sea Monkey!
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 23:22:14
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I'm into more male musicians and all-male bands. I'm not sure whether I would say I necessarily like men's voices better, though, so much as that more male musicians have just appealed to me in general. I'm a guy, by the way.
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 00:23:04
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There are way more male vocalists that I like than female, I don't know why. I guess it's the style of music, because I love everything else about females. I really like:
Suzanne Vega - her voice is sooo sexy.
Sarah McLaughlin - same as the aforementioned Ms. Vega.
The Sneaker Pimps - used to have a sexy-sounding woman by the name of Kelli Dayton as lead vocalist; the band sucks complete arse without her.
I know there are others, I just can't think of them right now..!
Take me, break me, tell me a good one and maybe I'll cry
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 01:33:31
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I love Alison Krauss.
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"You one of those right-wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
"Us?" asked Oedipa.
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andyn
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
169 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2004 : 06:05:15
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Originally posted by Newo
I love Alison Krauss.
Good call, her voice is beautiful. |
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2004 : 07:03:28
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I'm male, and I prefer male vocals. Female backed is good too, a la pixies etc.
I reckon men can get more energy across, especially through a scream, although that Brody woman, she can sound rather mannish sometimes.
I'd say 90% of music I listen to is man fronted. I like Cat Power, Throwing Muses, Cocteau Twins and all that, but it's mainly male singers in my collection.
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rockmusic84
= Cult of Ray =
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2004 : 22:48:09
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There's a female vocalist named Nicolette Larson... she sings on a few Neil Young records, she's got a great voice. I think female vocals with male vocals (like Pixies albums) give dimension and depth to the music and lyrics. What better contrast or dynamics can you have than a male AND female singing together?
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2004 : 03:43:27
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i'm male and i prefer female vocals hands down.
dudes just cannot sing with the same power and emotion that a chick can.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2004 : 09:35:08
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quote:
Originally posted by bumblebeeboy2
i hate female singers as a rule. i've never liked any female fronted bands, apart from the breeders. looking through my cd collection you'd struggle to find any bands fronted by a female apart from the breeders... don't know what it is about them, just can't stand them.
The Shrine of the Sea Monkey!
Sexist pig!!!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2004 : 09:37:16
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quote:
Originally posted by glacial906
The Sneaker Pimps - used to have a sexy-sounding woman by the name of Kelli Dayton as lead vocalist; the band sucks complete arse without her.
Take me, break me, tell me a good one and maybe I'll cry
I bought their debut album on Camden market for 3 pounds the other week, and it's very good. Are they still going? They should never have gotten rid of her.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2005 : 12:29:32
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The vast majority of female musicians I listen to are ones my girlfriend introduced me to. There was a time when she would generally only listen to male musicians, though.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2005 : 20:33:21
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 07:02:57
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I was just thinking about this thread the other day.
I guess floop WAS right!
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 09:10:17
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 05/16/2005 : 09:41:24
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Male vocals for me vast majority of the time - and I'm with Offerw on Mike Patton.
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hawken
- FB Fan -
USA
178 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 10:58:49
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I tend to be a bigger fan of male vocals, the majority of musicians that I listen to are male.
Recent exceptions: I enjoy the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs (Karen O), Alison Krauss sounds lovely on the O' Brother soundtrack, The girls of Broken Social Scene, young lady in Arcade Fire, Loretta Lynn's last album (though my favorite tune on there is where she duets with Jack White), Postal Service.
Those groups either have women providing lead or supporting vocals and I like them all. So I suppose I generally perfer male vocals but I'll certainly give the females a shot....and duets can be really cool. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:29:42
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I don't think I have a preference - I guess most of my collection is male-fronted, but that's more a reflection of the music scene as a whole.
I particularly enjoy the music of Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, who are both extremely gifted songwriters and have beautiful voices. The singer who sings with Damien Rice is also excellent.
en el amor se esconden las respuestas |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:38:28
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Oh! I thought Simon was back again in town...
Not you, the other Simon.
These resuscitating threads are confusing me.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:40:21
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No but I saw him on Saturday night. Had a good old natter and he sends his love. We are trying to get a Pixes night started at our favourite club (where we were on Saturday night).
I guess floop WAS right!
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:50:29
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He probably doesn't remember me, but please send him my best wishes.
I'm still waiting for his goofy "Hey" cover 
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:56:03
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Haha, I will.
I didn't even know he had done a goofy 'Hey' cover.
I guess floop WAS right!
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:57:29
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on topic, I don't like many female vocalists at all.
 I joined the cult of Tape/ Because you can't rewind CD with a biro |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 11:58:28
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Sexist.
I guess floop WAS right!
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 12:10:55
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Ok, so being on topic: Some months ago I made a love song compilation and I realised that all songs (with two expections) were sung by women, so I guess I like them a lot more.
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 12:12:43
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Sexist.
I guess floop WAS right!
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2005 : 12:35:53
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I forgot to mention Low, as you were talking about harmonies back there... No-one (and I mean no-one) does more beautiful male/female harmonies than Low.
en el amor se esconden las respuestas |
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Male or Female Vocals?
