[scytheavatar]

I need some phenomenal vocals in my collection, and when I say phenomenal, I meant more than just Freddie Mercury level of phenomenal, I mean Ella Fitzgerald/Anneke van Giersbergen level of phenomenal. Not that Freddie isn't great, but I want the very best.

 

[Tiger27]

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Originally Posted by scytheavatar /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need some phenomenal vocals in my collection, and when I say phenomenal, I meant more than just Freddie Mercury level of phenomenal, I mean Ella Fitzgerald/Anneke van Giersbergen level of phenomenal. Not that Freddie isn't great, but I want the very best.

Well, Ella was the first that came to mind. Sinatra is another obvious one. I think Chris Cornell has some impressive pipes. Don't forget the likes of Renee Fleming or Cecilia Bartoli or Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. There are a ton of jazzers I know I am leaving out. Oh, Joss Stone. And we must never forget the "Queen Of Soul."

 

[gsolman6]

If you like prog then its imperative that you give Peter Hammill and Van Der Graaf Generator a try. Yes its dark and dissonant and will scare small children and your girlfriend away but I think they're brilliant:

YouTube - Darkness (11/11) - Van der Graaf Generator

 

[Palantiri7]

Uh, well, I like Rebecca Pidgeon recorded by Chesky Records, and The King's Singers.

 

[Spy_Hill]

4AD recently put released the full catalog of Dead Can Dance remastered by Mobile Fidelity on dual CD/SACD I think you can find the whole set (8 LPs and 1 EP) for about $160. I can't think of anything better.

 

[choomanchoo]

One of my true favorite vocalists is Lea Salonga, here's a small clip of when she was younger,YouTube - Lea Salonga's Audition for Miss Saigon
I've seen and heard live and she sounds simply amazing, hopoe you anjoy her as much as I do.......

 

[aaron313]

Jeff Buckley is up there.

 

[appophylite]

The girls from The Wailing Jennys have some great voices IMO, especially when they all come together:

Beautiful Dawn
YouTube - the wailin' jennys - beautiful dawn

and,

One Voice
Amazon.com: One Voice: MP3 Downloads: The Wailin' Jennys

 

[rei_yano]

I'm just gonna throw this out there though maybe he doesn't fit up there with the vocal masters of pop and rock. the band guillemots has a great singer imho.... here is a vid: YouTube - Trains to Brazil

he shows off his vocals a bit more in other songs. this isnt his best BUT his music and lyrics are definitely on the sentimental side so if it makes you feel uncomfortable... sorry lol

good example of ability but very sentimental: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpqfWJ9TERQ&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQR2zias9ek&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n6uV9wqpuU&fmt=18

I admit I do not pay attention to ability as much as I do about overall timbre and aesthetic...

 

[vo_obgyn]

My Favorites right now are:

• alison kraus
• cassandra wilson
• the holly cole trio
• ernestine anderson
• shirley horn

The last two are especially phenomenal. Hope that these help you.

 

[Genetic]

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Originally Posted by gsolman6 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you like prog then its imperative that you give Peter Hammill and Van Der Graaf Generator a try. Yes its dark and dissonant and will scare small children and your girlfriend away but I think they're brilliant: YouTube - Darkness (11/11) - Van der Graaf Generator

X2

Amicalement

PS
Peter is not getting younger so we dont know how long he will keep doing world's tours. That said I got two freaking good tickets for his next show in Québec. Right for the girlfriend aspect and I'll have to go one more Stacey Kent concert to obtain the Princess pardon.....

 

[Tiemen]

K.D. Lang

 

[HipHopScribe]

Roy Orbison, a particular favorite of mine is "The Comedians"

 

[Tiger27]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif K.D. Lang

Good call-she slipped my mind for some reason. I like "Three Cigarettes In An Ashtray" from Angel With A Lariat, but she must have put out at least 8 or 9 cds by now.

 

[davidhunternyc]

I know the lure of Maria Callas, but for the shear force of her voice, Joan Sutherland blows my mind. I have a recording of her singing Madam Butterfly. I feel like I am on a roller coaster and my face is being pulled back by the wind.