SINGERS WITH UNIQUE, ODD AND UNUSUAL VOICES
Aug 1, 2006 at 3:11 AM Post #31 of 79
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Originally Posted by camille
just dont describe her vocals as "child-like". i love her voice, although some of my friends + family may not agree.


"Precious" is the word you're looking for.
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Mike Patton hasn't been mentioned yet? OK, Mike Patton.
 
Aug 1, 2006 at 3:58 AM Post #34 of 79
leonard cohen
yoko ono
jello biafra (dead kennedys)
david byrne
klaus nomi
 
Aug 1, 2006 at 11:13 AM Post #35 of 79
Francis Black from the Pixies

I have never heard anyone do so much with their voice to produce so many different sounds and moods. Some of his stuff just sounds like a seizure feels-like he's comming apart from the inside out. It adds a great edgy feel to the music that I absolutely love.
 
Aug 1, 2006 at 12:49 PM Post #37 of 79
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Originally Posted by Enverxis
Monika Edvardsen (ex-Atrox, Tactile Gemma)


Yeah, she's like the Kate Bush of metal. Amazing.

Also, Heidi Tveitan from Star of Ash, and Diamanda Galas.
 
Aug 1, 2006 at 1:01 PM Post #38 of 79
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Originally Posted by iSleipnir
Francis Black from the Pixies


Was he ever named Francis Black? I thought it was either Frank Black or Black Francis?

PS. I agree, he has a great voice. Saw him once as Frank Black and the Catholics and once on the Pixies reunion tour.
 
Aug 1, 2006 at 1:57 PM Post #39 of 79
Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria
 
Aug 1, 2006 at 2:42 PM Post #40 of 79
Billy Corgan
Antony Hegarty (sounds a bit like Nina Simone, very unique)
 
Aug 2, 2006 at 2:34 AM Post #41 of 79
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Originally Posted by Voltron
I have been trying to figure out the name of a male gospel/blues singer with a super-deep bass voice whom I heard on NPR one time. First half of the last century was when he was recorded, I think. I also think Ray Samuels was playing his music at the NYC international meet, but I am not sure. His voice is so deep it makes your short hairs tingle when you listen on 'phones or speakers alike. Anyone know who I am talking about? I PM'd Ray one time but did not hear back.


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Aug 2, 2006 at 2:53 AM Post #42 of 79
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Originally Posted by Voltron
I also think Ray Samuels was playing his music at the NYC international meet, but I am not sure. His voice is so deep it makes your short hairs tingle when you listen on 'phones or speakers alike.


Yes, an unusual voice indeed! In fact, a rather unusual man, if I must say. Ray, that is. I don't know which singer you're referring to, but he's got to be better than Ray. I heard Ray singing, "Raindrops keep falling on my head" and couldn't help but to ask how the raindrops were able to make it down that far...

"Have you tried the veal? Thank you. Thank you very much. I'll be here all week."

Maybe I should send a PM to Ray with a link to this thread to see what he has to say about the way I dance with my headphones and eye shades on. Ray is always good fun, but he can't sing to save his life! Trust me on that.
 
Aug 2, 2006 at 3:13 AM Post #43 of 79
Perry Farell is about as unique as they come.

Alec Ounsworth (clap your hands and say yeah).

Isaac Brock- amazing someone with this horrible of a voice and a lisp can sound so cool.

Jim James- My Morning Jacket

Edward Ka Spell can hit some maniacal "notes" that nearly force you to turn away.

Jason Molina
 
Aug 2, 2006 at 4:37 AM Post #44 of 79
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Originally Posted by mikeg
YODELLING
There was a singer who yodelled the classics. Can’t remember her name. Anyone know any really brilliant yodellers?



Not who you're thinking of, but Thijs van Leer of Focus did his share of yodeling, also whistling and ad libbing in Latin.

Also:

New wave chanteuse Lene Lovich.

Whoever the lead singer is (was?) of Pavlov's Dog is up in Geddy Lee territory.

Yma Sumac: She's Peruvian and first came to fame singing big band latin numbers in the 1940's (I think) in American movies; she's still around and recently released some techno-ish stuff. Trills galore.

Hello? Peter Gabriel.

Lucinda Williams' voice gives me shivers.

Robert Plant has done some pretty amazing vocals over the years.

And up there with Plant for best rock screamer is Ian Gillan of Deep Purple.
(He sang the role of Jesus on the 'Jesus Christ Superstar' album (not the movie or Broadway version)).

And just wonderful, all-around soulful blues voice: McKinley Morganfield, aka Muddy Waters.
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Aug 2, 2006 at 4:53 AM Post #45 of 79
Did anyone mention Bjork? Personally, I think it's more terrible than odd and unusual...
 
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