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Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

Geddy Lee has been regarded early on as an imitator of Robert Plant, but I don't see any comparison with the other singers.

Maybe he was, I don't agree though. Sounds nowt like him.

Well, of course that's just my opinion, but honestly, I have never found Geddy's early vocals to be anything special or unique. Please don't hate me. Cry

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I like both, but I prefer later Geddy, for the reasons exposed by some of you: more mature, deeper, more diverse. And still he reaches most of the highest notes of those years when he need to do it , so... Wink
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I kind of flip back and forth with this. As of right now I prefer his earlier vocal style, mostly because it's worse. It's not pretty, it's very abrasive, often unpleasant. I enjoy it very much. 
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Early Geddy can get pretty annoying, but I love his voice on later Rush albums.

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I enjoy his vocals on earlier Rush songs, but not as much as Permanent Waves and later releases.
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Can I get an option of neither? Big smile
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Earlier, no doubt. His singing on 2112, Fly By Night and Caress of Steel it's all top-notch.
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Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

Geddy Lee has been regarded early on as an imitator of Robert Plant, but I don't see any comparison with the other singers.


Burke Shelley is also often regarded as a young Geddy, he also plays bass, has long hair and uses glasses:
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Originally posted by The Quiet One The Quiet One wrote:

Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

Geddy Lee has been regarded early on as an imitator of Robert Plant, but I don't see any comparison with the other singers.


Burke Shelley is also often regarded as a young Geddy, he also plays bass, has long hair and uses glasses:



Figures that I've never heard of him.
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^ Do you find his voice similar?
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Absolutely. It shocked me when he first opened his mouth. I'm also flabbergasted that the song is actually really good! Shocked

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Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

Absolutely. It shocked me when he first opened his mouth. I'm also flabbergasted that the song is actually really good! Shocked

You've turned me onto another band today, my friend.

Great band, Budgie! And welsh too...like me!Big smile
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Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

[QUOTE=Snow Dog] [QUOTE=p0mt3]To be honest with you, while I prefer Rush's earlier music, the vocals sound more unique and identifiable AFTER the classic Rush era was over.

Before, Geddy sounded no different than Robert Plant, Axl Rose, Jon Anderson, etc. when he sang. There was nothing about his voice to me that I could identify simply by hearing tthe vocals alone. Where as these days, Geddy has a voice that is unmistakably his own. I get tired or all the Plant imitators, anyway. Geddy's newer vocal style hives him more character.

I don't know what you are talking about. Geddy sounded no different to Robert Plant? Are you crazy?
Axl Rose...wtf????   Jon Anderson????

Priests of the Temple of Syrinx - he sound's exacftly like Plant to my ears.

Discovery - His soft vocals sound almost perfectly in pitch with Anderson's vocal style.


Just two examples of the many instances Lee has reminded me of both singers
 
Funny you mention this, as when i first heard priests of the temple of syrinx i thought exactly the same thing about the similarity with plant
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Points: 22989 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2009 at 16:27
The similarity between Geddy's voice and Plant's is such a common issue that I'm surprised there would be anyone left not knowing. The metaphor "Plant on helium" is often used to describe this similarity, I've seen it in PA reviews on early Rush albums.
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Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

Absolutely. It shocked me when he first opened his mouth. I'm also flabbergasted that the song is actually really good! Shocked

You've turned me onto another band today, my friend.


That's great! They're here in ProgArchives under Prog Related.

If you're looking where to start, either Squawk or Never Turn Your Back on a Friend are superb.
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Points: 1501 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2009 at 16:44
I like both, but if had to pick it would be later Geddy. His vocals on Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures are some of his best performances. Red Barchetta! That's all I have to say...
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I'm more a fan of the earlier stuff than the later stuff. 
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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2009 at 21:24
This is tough, but I'd say Geddy's vocals have gotten better with time.
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Points: 12938 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2009 at 22:12
Originally posted by crimhead crimhead wrote:

Can I get an option of neither? Big smile
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I didn't know that BUDGIE singer looked like thatShocked  I have "Never Turn Your Back On A Friend" and it's very,very good.
I do like Geddy's earlier vocals.I miss when he used to just lets it rip. How long could he keep that up though.That has to be a vocal cord killer.
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You didn't give a space for Geddy Lee....silence. The best "singing" he does!
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