Your Favorite Voices of Prog?
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Topic: Your Favorite Voices of Prog?
Posted By: Jack-a-lynn
Subject: Your Favorite Voices of Prog?
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 03:47
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the subject basically says all. i truly believe that a passionate vocalist is ESSENTIAL to what makes or breaks a band that has vocals in their music. it is not always necessarily about skill--- for example, ian anderson, who even in his young prime, was not an expectionally skilled singer, but it is his unique quality and the way he "sings you a story" that makes him outstanding. my favorite singer in progressive music is Jon Anderson. he has such an exhuberant sound and an amazing tone. i feel that the way he presents his voice really tells us that he loves to sing, which is very important. another favorite singer of mine (it is arguable as to whether or not this band should be considered prog) is steve perry of journey, for fairly obvious reasons. he is fantastic. who are your favorite singers in progressive rock, and why???
------------- "from the moment i could talk, i was ordered to listen." -cat stevens 
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Posted By: MattiR
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 04:05
For me Jon Anderson - voice of angel... 
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Posted By: ryba
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 04:41
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bobby mcferrin is my absolute favorite followed by: jon anderson greg lake peter hammill phill collins geddy lee david surkampf kate bush ... they are all unique
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Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 06:37
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Peter Gabriel Peter Hammill Laurie Anderson  ------------- 
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 06:48
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Peter Hammill - My favorite
voice in music. His drama and emotion, combined with range and control
(+ letting go of control) is almost uncomparable. Nothing is just sung
in a pleasant way. His lyrics and vocal performances at his best
reminds me of the late Romantic works by Brahms (Alto Rhapsody, Four
Serious Songs), Mahler (Kindertotenlieder, Das Lied von der Erde) (try
them all; beautifully and heartfelt sung by Kathleen Ferrier). Its high
art, and it rocks. Try 'Through the Looking Glass' from the soloalbum 'Over' or My Room (Waiting for Wonderland) from VdGG's 'Still Life' for overwhelming beauty. 'Gog-Magog' from 'In Camera' also solo, for demonic insanity, intensity and even some humour. Try 'Lemmings' from VdGG's 'Pawn Hearts' for range and contrasts, or just try the whole album. I could go on for days. Robert Wyatt - I love his jazzy vocals on early Soft Machine, but his solo effort 'Rock Bottom' is the album that puts him in first division for me. I won't even try to describe it, but his voice heartbreakingly moving. You haven't heard vocals like on the three last songs that go together as one long, before. On 2002's Cuckooland he's back in top form again. As impressive as Hammill and Wyatt's voices are, they are never about showing off skills. They both seem to gladly sacrifice perfection to total openess to what the lyrics and music demands. Other favorites: Richard Sinclair from Hatfield & the North mm..., Family's Roger Chapman, Thom Yorke, Mike Patton, Curved Air's Sonia Kristina, Can's Damo Suzuki, Spirogyra's Barbara Gaskin and when it comes to growling, nothing I've heard beats Mikael Åkerfelt (from Opeth) +Kate Bush. Not Prog: Joanna Newsom, Joni Mitchell, Josephine Foster, Tim Buckley and David Eugene Edwards (try Woven Hand - Consider the Birds). I also have a soft spot for Tiny Tim, Bing Crosby and Yma Zumac (no connection).  ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: glass house
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 06:58
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Peter Gabriel. No comment needed. Geddy Lee, some think he is irritating, not for me. Peter Hammil, love he VDGG stuff and beginning to enjoy his solo stuff. Daniel Gildenlow, very emotional singer. Aluisio Maggini of Clepsydra, often forgotten and great band too. Steve Walsh, must not forget him. Off Prog, Robert Plant, Ian Gillan, Ronnie James Dio, Roy Orbison and loads more . |
Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 12:28
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Male: Peter Gabriel. Female: Kate Bush. ------------- Blog this: http://artrock2006.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Ed_The_Dead
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 13:07
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Daniel Gildenlow = the ultimate rock-singer! Enormous vocal scale (range), highly emotional, expressive and theatrical... He can bring people to tears... Mike Baker - very emotional, touching voice... and I love his timbre ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ed_the_dead/?chartstyle=asimpleblue5"> 
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Posted By: tdreamer
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 13:13
Good choices Victor nice to see you on here.(sparrow)
I would add Geddy Lee. |
Ricochet wrote:Posted By: Rosescar
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 13:25
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Sinclair.
------------- http://www.soundclick.com/rosescar/ - My music! "THE AUDIENCE WERE generally drugged. (In Holland, always)." - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: Em1ty
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 14:19
David Gilmore'S voice, marvellously completed by Roger water's voice. There is a lot of good voices in prog but they both are my favourites. Gilmore's voice is so soothing! Concerning female vocals, I just don't like women's voices.
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Posted By: Mongo
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 14:20
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In no particular order Geddy Lee Peter Gabriel Freddy Mercury Jon Anderson Peter Nicholls Peter Hammill Les Dougan(Aragon) Geoff Mann Fish H Ike Willis Kate Bush Steve Walsh non prog, Midge Ure, Kelly Willis, Allison Krause, Jimmy Dewar, Phil Mogg, RJD, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra
------------- "The options are ever fewer on the ground these days" Fish |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 14:42
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Jon Anderson ...unique Peter Hammill ...the man of the thousend voices and ...moods in them Peter Gabriel ...theater comes out of his mouth Ian Anderson ...the funniest voice in prog, and also a very good stroy teller Daniel Gildenlow ...very emocional, yet not mushy at all...and he can get really hard too Cedric Baxler ...can´t listen to him a lot...but I must mention him Tom Yorke ...maybe not prog, but...so much pain in his voice... Arjen Lucanssen ...mmm, I really like his work in Ayreon ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 14:45
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |
Posted By: helofloki
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 14:56
| Daniel Gildenlow, Fish, Peter Gabriel. yeah. |
Posted By: Cygnus X-1
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 15:02
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Jon Anderson Dave Gilmour Roger Waters Geddy Lee ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Bodins/?chartstyle=DarkSide5Big"> 
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Posted By: 1-Armed Scissor
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 15:12
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Cedric Bixler-Zavala for number one singer. |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 15:23
------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 15:31
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Peter Gabriel for me, a pretty decent range and an unmatched theatrical style thats just mind-blowing. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: MANTICORE
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 16:57
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PETER HAMMIL SINGS LIKE AN ANGEL.! -------------  |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 17:49
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Hammill Lake J Anderson Gabriel Gilmour ------------- 
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Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 18:36
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Francesco Di Giacomo (Banco) Greg Lake John Wetton Ian Anderson David Gilmour Aldo Tagliapietra (Le Orme) Janosh Kobor (Omega) John Lawton and ladies: Heather Findlay (Mostly Autumn) Emila Derkowska (Quidam) ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: Viajero Astral
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 20:17
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Peter Gabriel Jon Anderson Greg Lake Peter Hamill Annie Haslam Marcela Bovio Roger Waters David Gilmour Ian Anderson James Labrie (yes, call me crazy if you want) ------------- 
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Posted By: grandoleopry
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 07:27
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In no particular order:
Steve Walsh of Kansas-Breathed life into that band Fish Jon Anderson Derek Shulman Ian Anderson(Bungle in the Jungle era) Singer for Starcastle (name escapes me now) ------------- Dreams. Gabor Szabo (1968) |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 07:33
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Jon Anderson Peter Hamill Peter Gabriel Daniel Gildenlöw Buddy Lackey
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Posted By: ummagumma08
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 07:42
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DAGMAR KRAUSE is the reason Art Bears is my favourite band, just listen to 'Freedom' from the album "The World as it is Today". Other great voices.
Dull Voices:
Annoying voices:
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Posted By: bundy
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 08:54
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Jon Anderson David Surkamp Francesco Di Giacamo Ian Anderson Mr. Dr. (Devil Doll) Greg Lake Sylvia Erichsen (White Willow) ------------- They who know do not speak! They who talk do not know! |
Posted By: MorgothSunshine
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 09:04
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DEMETRIO STRATOS (Area) the greatest singer ever... he is "maestro della voce" (master of voice) singed by PFM! ------------- For every truth even the contrary is true... 
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Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 09:17
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Peter Hammill (no explanation needed, really!) Geddy Lee (love that screeching witch !) Janos Kobor (from Omega - a hungarian band that gets too little attention IMO) ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: sideways
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 09:20
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Ian Anderson - An absolute delight to listen to him sing Daniel Gildenlow - The best hands down for me in the Modern prog era, as someone else said, he can make a grown man weep. Gilmour and Waters - As a duo complementing and feeding off each other they are unmatched.
Non-prog Ronnie James Dio - First time I heard Rainbow live on stage, my jaw hit the floor, nicknamed him "Old Leather Lungs" Robert Plant - nuff said Geoff Tate Rob Halford - Honorable mention, who the hell has a range like that?? Incredible. ------------- "Who would wish this on our people?..And proclaim that his will be done" Sacrificed Sons - Dream Theater |
Posted By: OT Räihälä
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 09:23
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Derek Shulman. A great and strong rock singer if there ever was one. ------------- http://soundcloud.com/osmotapioraihala/sets" rel="nofollow - Composer - Click to listen to my works! |
Posted By: Ounamahl
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 09:58
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A small list? :) - Peter Gabriel - Jon Anderson - Paul McCartney - George Harrison - Freddie Mercury - Todd Rundgren - David Bowie - Peter Hammill - Geddy Lee - Robert Plant - Kate Bush - Madonna - Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel - Roger Waters - Don Henley - Mark Knopfler - Ian Gillan - John Fogerty - Cat Stevens - David Coverdale and lots of others! edit: yes I know, "voices in prog". but everybody else seemed to list all-around ------------- This is an electrified fairytale |
Posted By: disastercasper
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 12:03
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Steve Wilson (Porcupine Tree) will always be (one of my) favourite vocalist(s). His voice is beautiful, touching, emotional and just everything that makes a prog vocalist perfect, even though he doesn't only make prog. In combination with the atmospheric music Porcupine Tree makes, this results in a wonderful piece of music. Further favorites:
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Posted By: Space Dimentia
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 12:36
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James Labrie Mac Dave Gilmour Robert Plant Simon & Garfunkel ZP Theart James Maynard Keenan Claudio Sanchez Roy Kahn Les Claypole Nils K. Rue ------------- Prog is music for the mind Hear your Orphaned child! Check out my bands myspace site: www.myspace.com/equinox17 |
Posted By: Dr. Diper
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 13:34
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Peter Gabriel And last but not least Thom Yorke ------------- My avatar is the vocalist of glam rock/brit pop band Suede (aka the London Suede in USA). They were once good before the guitarist left the band. Albums to hear: self titled debut and 'Dog Man Star.' |
Posted By: dralan
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 14:23
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Male - Jon Anderson Female - Annie Haslam And kudos to the guy that said Robert Plant has an annoying voice, I agree. |
Posted By: Ghandi 2
Date Posted: March 16 2006 at 16:52
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David Gilmour. Wright and Waters get an honorable mention. Thom Yorke Greg Lake |