tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post8309974890589323061..comments2023-12-21T14:15:52.545+00:00Comments on Diva Devotee: [Watch] Christina Aguilera and Mary J Blige @ "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together" Benefit Concertrosbi ullotovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983679935573744584noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-40800277063113776812013-06-08T03:20:28.831+01:002013-06-08T03:20:28.831+01:00She did though, the note was clearly pitch shifted...She did though, the note was clearly pitch shifted. I've heard the same pitch shifted F5 on several other artists' records.Serendipity.-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-25457822953794883972013-06-07T05:21:17.692+01:002013-06-07T05:21:17.692+01:00I'm not sure about this assistance you're ...I'm not sure about this assistance you're talking about - I think that day she had practiced it properly and was in (rare) top condition. I really don't think she'd alter her voice in that way, unless it was for creative purposes like she did on Bionic.Young Tannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-81102451164540495452012-11-09T02:22:19.661+00:002012-11-09T02:22:19.661+00:00Perhaps we should make it some of that fine vodka ...Perhaps we should make it some of that fine vodka you guys produce and in some hard rock bar? ;)<br />I'M sure you won't be "suffering" that Identity Crisis though.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-33822500736137409142012-11-08T23:43:57.625+00:002012-11-08T23:43:57.625+00:00:)))
You're right we gotta think about that t...:)))<br /><br />You're right we gotta think about that tea together;) That's definitely my cup as well.<br /><br />She's great, rebellious and genuine. I think I'm going to suffer Identity Crisis pretty soon;)<br /><br />Thanks, Opie!T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-50899439366266813922012-11-08T23:24:43.379+00:002012-11-08T23:24:43.379+00:00Quite refreshing - different singing style, differ...Quite refreshing - different singing style, different type of music. These girls' names are not often mentioned on this site, but they really can sing and deserve to be included into divas pantheon. Probably the genre makes DD reluctant to write about them. That's definitely not a mainstream.<br />But honestly I'm not into that genre either. The last "metal" album I bought and listened with sheer atavistic pleasure (and I repeat that sometimes) was Slayer's "Seasons In The Abyss" released in... 1990. (I hate that moments I realize I'm so bloody... young in a different way) Must be as ancient as Trojan War to you;)))<br />I really don't like Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, all that stuff. The only one reason - they sound so horribly bombastic. I just can't stand that.<br />I must admit I've seen Eluveitie gig lately (accidentally). Wasn't that bad. I think celtic motifs, hurdy-gurdy, violins and bagpipes helped and made it digestible.<br />As for links "Tides of Time" was quite interesting (it just my point of view) - I listened it twice. That could've been part of a musical easily.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-7891019037702839482012-11-08T23:20:37.221+00:002012-11-08T23:20:37.221+00:00No, I didn't mean the tv series "The Blue...No, I didn't mean the tv series "The Blues". I meant the documentary "Lightning In A Bottle".<br /><br />Wilson sounds more like Jazz than Blues to me but like I said, since I don't know the different genres well enough I am also going by Wikipedia on that.<br /><br />I have never heard of Jordon Run and also can't find that one on Youtube. I meant the "cover" of the Dale ann Bradley cover by an band called Honeygrass.<br /><br />It indeed starts slow and then speeds up but since that can be said of loads of bluegrass tunes it could be the same or it could not be at all. But I guess within the conversation it likely won't matter. :)<br /><br /><br />Johnny Cash was a cross over artist who indeed also sang what is called country blues. We are still talking genre there.;D<br />As for the blues being a particular state of mind, I'd say you can say so of every genre.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-19189512329336677272012-11-08T23:16:59.057+00:002012-11-08T23:16:59.057+00:00I've watch the TV series on blues produced by ...I've watch the TV series on blues produced by Scorsese. Actually not so long ago. Decent stuff indeed.<br /><br />I know Ann Peebles was soul singer. However soul has its origins in rhythm & blues music. And in my opinion Cassandra Wilson strongly accentuated the blues roots in that song. I don't know why Cassandra's version is considered jazz. Right, it is not traditional 12-bar, but that doesn't make it jazz. It's just a bit "jazzy" but still built on strong blues foundations. More to say, it was released on "Blue Light 'Till Down" - extremely blues influenced album.<br /><br />I tend to think blues is not just a genre, it's more state of mind, particular sort of sensibility. You can call Johnny Cash great blues singer to some extent when you listen "Hurt" or "Personal Jesus".<br /><br />As bluegrass cover you've meant Jordon Run version? Lazily rolling beginning followed by high speed chase? No, not my cup.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-37772260541397620772012-11-08T23:15:51.327+00:002012-11-08T23:15:51.327+00:00Oh no! Why drink alone? Surely we can amiably disa...Oh no! Why drink alone? Surely we can amiably disagree over a nice cuppah while listening to the tunes we do both enjoy?<br /> I am still mesmerized by "Fade into you" for instance. :)<br />That's a song that if I was a singer myself I think I would love to sing.<br /><br />And now to the stickler portion...I am not really familiar with the different "black" genres but according to the Wiki article ( and yes I AM familiar with the caveat one has to take Wiki with ) Ann Peebles rendition is called Soul where as Cassandra's is considered Jazz.<br /><br />I understand you hear more emotion in Wilson's rendition than Peebles' but for me it is the other way around.<br />But I won't get into any psycho analysis on that one.;D<br />Let's say..that's just how each of us rolls.<br />Might we agree both are excellent?<br /><br />Did you hear the Bluegrass cover? Totally different but it works for me. Gives the song a very different emotional feel though. <br /><br />As for the blues..I do enjoy that music. Did you ever see that Martin Scorcese film on the blues? If you haven't, you should try to catch it.<br /><br />Some awesome performances on there. Several are up on youtube btwOpie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-47840778671828963592012-11-08T23:14:19.154+00:002012-11-08T23:14:19.154+00:00I've always been huge blues fan. I love contem...I've always been huge blues fan. I love contemporary blues as well as old traditional blues (Robert Johnson, Son House, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters stuff). I really like to dig in the Alan Lomax Archives which are available online since March.<br />I prefer Cassandra's rendition even to Peebles' original. I'm mesmerized by her deep, smoky and earthy vocal and highly emotional approach. I can really hear that sadness and longing in her voice, which original was lacking of. Cassandra turned that song into old fashioned blues masterpiece. I'm not fond of her smooth jazz recordings with all that sambas and bossa novas. But whenever she interprets blues songs I'm turning all ears.<br />As for the guitar I'm not surprised. You must be familiar with the sound of good ol' National Steel.<br /><br />Well, seem we got to drink our tea separately;) However I believe is always good to know what's hiding in the others cup. Generally my point is: knowledge can't make you hurt.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-76701205267659339222012-11-08T22:54:10.961+00:002012-11-08T22:54:10.961+00:00Couldn't have explained it better, Brian.Couldn't have explained it better, Brian.Sparklilunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-70540417365916465262012-11-08T22:52:41.375+00:002012-11-08T22:52:41.375+00:00I think that the edge was a lot easier to listen t...I think that the edge was a lot easier to listen to in her debut when her voice was still young and vibrant and pure. Its darkened wiith age and abuse and the chesty notes developed a grit that is very unpleasant for the most part.Brianhttp://flylikeabrian.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-37303612374018482762012-11-08T22:52:19.640+00:002012-11-08T22:52:19.640+00:00You sir are a naughty gurl.You sir are a naughty gurl.Brianhttp://flylikeabrian.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-12133438790514973042012-11-08T22:50:56.288+00:002012-11-08T22:50:56.288+00:00I knew the song from Tina's cover and Eruption...I knew the song from Tina's cover and Eruption's disco cover. Now heard Wilson's, the original by Ann Peebles and a bluegrass cover. Last two are my favorites. And hate to say it because it will look like I am coming down on your suggestion again but Wilson's cover I really did not like except for the guitar sound. But that alone grew sort of tired halfway through.<br /><br />But then again, I am really not a jazz fan other than mainly prior to the bebop eraOpie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-61425367710399753172012-11-08T22:49:40.265+00:002012-11-08T22:49:40.265+00:00I agree with you. But the time as you say, isn'...I agree with you. But the time as you say, isn't over :P There are great singers who aren't like that. Have you listened to Floor Jansen or Simone Simons? <br /><br />Simons - <br />http://youtu.be/eALDD5XaQuw - Tides of Time<br />http://youtu.be/0SUZZOT-0hU - Happiness (Alexis Jordan cover)<br />http://youtu.be/W7WfAzeogjE - Delirium<br /><br />Jansen -<br />http://youtu.be/ejOOxlVdLI4?t=54s - Slow Love Slow<br />http://youtu.be/E_xH6O2KC40?t=30s - Cry with a Smile<br />http://youtu.be/YoX_Psb4B8A - Being Everyone (Acoustic)Eilennanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-66210117893335974652012-11-06T12:36:49.295+00:002012-11-06T12:36:49.295+00:00Okay. I am sufficiently recovered to assure you th...Okay. I am sufficiently recovered to assure you the above performances, good as they are, don't get to me as much as this one at the telethon for the victims of the 2010 Tennessee flooding (which didn't get nearly as much attention from the world press - it not being New York and not being right before the elections-) ;)<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9snpv-ewKkOpie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-75408642008613628152012-11-06T10:33:00.639+00:002012-11-06T10:33:00.639+00:00I...I.........I don't even know how to respond...I...I.........I don't even know how to respond to that right now. The horror of the thought has struck me dumb.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-60361285338281598652012-11-06T02:15:16.106+00:002012-11-06T02:15:16.106+00:00http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/992199...http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/99219998010808459_DGMnQtyy_b.jpgSerendipity.-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-42493276260658726162012-11-06T01:27:59.687+00:002012-11-06T01:27:59.687+00:00"Christina has more control here and I didn&#..."Christina has more control here and I didn't hear the "frogginess" with <br />which she has been performing in recent years. Her voice sounded clear <br />and much more like the original recordings."<br /><br /><br />You said it all, pal!Henrique Oliveirahttp://twitter.com/Henri_Olivnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-53913936404523282912012-11-06T01:26:17.926+00:002012-11-06T01:26:17.926+00:00LOLLOLHenrique Oliveirahttp://twitter.com/Henri_Olivnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-75488639320977665622012-11-06T01:24:14.336+00:002012-11-06T01:24:14.336+00:00http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcvn07wJGN1ro1kp...http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcvn07wJGN1ro1kpjo8_250.gifDiva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-56797725644719891542012-11-06T00:46:22.990+00:002012-11-06T00:46:22.990+00:00Of course she has that ability. I have no doubt sh...Of course she has that ability. I have no doubt she has it. She has extraordinary instrument at her disposal. It's her choice how to use it.<br />Personally I think Christina had no chance to develop her own style, to cut her own way in that jungle. She's been always compared to Britney Spears on the one side and to Mariah Carey on the other. Bloody unfair - being between hammer and the anvil.<br />However she made no efforts to change it. She went into that boring and obvious diva tracks.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-62324552371005853742012-11-06T00:32:54.538+00:002012-11-06T00:32:54.538+00:00Diva.. You listened to Lotus didn't you http:/...Diva.. You listened to Lotus didn't you http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/99219998010808459_DGMnQtyy_b.jpgSerendipity.-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-44799795700561314942012-11-06T00:08:39.494+00:002012-11-06T00:08:39.494+00:00It's all about technique - mixing or not mixin...It's all about technique - mixing or not mixing that is the question!!! Considering the power of her voice I wish she roar like a wild animal with the company of the electric guitar. She sings using brute force sometimes, attacking the notes, with the "rockier edge" as you said. It is not an accident she sounds the best having Linda Perry's guidance. Contemporary R&B? No!!! Christina definitely sounds the best singing more rock influenced material than contemporary R&B.<br />Right! I'm a bit hammered so forgive me my comments.T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-34566605158708312532012-11-05T23:57:50.752+00:002012-11-05T23:57:50.752+00:00I think Christina has the ability to deliver diffe...I think Christina has the ability to deliver different moods and emotions...but only when she chooses to! LOL. In fact, that's what frustrates most of us. She has quite a voice, but doesn't use it in the most healthy or appropriate way throughout her repertoire. For it to still be able to issue notes after the way she has treated it speaks to how resilient it is. Get it in gear, Christina!<br /><br /><br />I agree with your opinion. The studio version of "Beautiful" is quite stellar and tough to match. You can hear the pauses for breath and slightly dark timbre she delivers and it pairs well with the piano and strings. I think if she continues to work on re-establishing her voice, she could sound quite nice with just the piano. They should bring in some violins, too. It doesn't need to match the studio version 100%, but the closer it does, the better her sound will be. Her voice can be abrasive at times so it does best with good accompaniment.Sparklilunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-43473079062125249322012-11-05T23:51:49.236+00:002012-11-05T23:51:49.236+00:00I admit rarely I like her rocky edge (on a few son...I admit rarely I like her rocky edge (on a few songs it could be appropriate), but she overdoes it a bit for my taste, too, DD, especially when you can hear how unhealthy and pulled most of her chested belts are. Above a C5, the throat sounds constricted, the tone muffled, and her notes tend to be strained until she can reach the head voice.Sparklilunoreply@blogger.com