Topic: If you could sing like anyone? (Read 70299 times)

gfkb · « **Reply #150 on:** 15 Dec 2008, 05:31 »

I have been trying to sing like Mariah Carey. Do you like it?
http://ghostfacekilobyte.com/2008/12/02/always-be-my-baby/

Dazed · « **Reply #151 on:** 15 Dec 2008, 13:39 »

It does not matter because once upon a time he was a fucking incredible rock singer, and I stand by my answer.

Cyanide09 · « **Reply #152 on:** 15 Dec 2008, 22:02 »

yeah, who gives a shit as to what he looks like, he was amazing in soundgarden.

My list would be:
Chris Cornell
Jeff Buckley
while still being able to roar like Mikael Akerfeldt

Dennisdread · « **Reply #153 on:** 16 Dec 2008, 12:32 »

Sam Cooke, Skip James.

blackheartmachine · « **Reply #154 on:** 16 Dec 2008, 14:22 »

Huh, nobody's picked Johnny Whitney yet? I find his singing oddly appealing and love the heck out of Jaguar Love.

Dazed · « **Reply #155 on:** 16 Dec 2008, 17:10 »

Quote from: Cyanide09 on 15 Dec 2008, 22:02

yeah, who gives a shit as to what he looks like, he was amazing in soundgarden.

And even better in Temple of the Dog.

Adi Stroyer · « **Reply #156 on:** 17 Dec 2008, 14:51 »

Beyonce, sure she makes horrible horrible music, but if I could sing like her I would use my powers for good.

And then probably ruin my voice by screaming too many songs. It would be worth it.

Elk · « **Reply #157 on:** 17 Dec 2008, 17:39 »

Beyonce covers Slayer.

Beyonce covers Deerhoof.

Beyonce covers The Pixies.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #158 on:** 17 Dec 2008, 18:25 »

Beyonce covers Amon Amarth

Beyonce covers the Boredoms

MobyDickhole · « **Reply #159 on:** 17 Dec 2008, 23:43 »

My mind is telling me Frank Sinatra, but my heart is telling me Nick Cave...

Dennisdread · « **Reply #160 on:** 18 Dec 2008, 16:03 »

Sinatra for the win.

J-cob9000 · « **Reply #161 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 19:50 »

Quote from: IronOxide on 16 Oct 2008, 14:18

Tom Waits.

and/or
Elvis
and just for awful pranks: Celine Dion

Chipmissioner · « **Reply #162 on:** 20 Dec 2008, 11:02 »

Honestly, probably Corey Taylor. Regardless of what you want to say about Slipknot or Stone Sour, I'll stick with the fact that I think the guy has a great voice and I would love to be able to do what he can.

After that, Damon Albarn or David Draiman, probably.

JackOfShades · « **Reply #163 on:** 20 Dec 2008, 19:25 »

Quote from: baroquebleakbrutal on 24 Oct 2008, 08:03

Quote from: spoon_of_grimbo on 21 Oct 2008, 09:59
and "for no reason" is pretty harsh on the "War Pigs" cover - to me, that's the definitive version! i listen to it way more than the original! there's also the added bonus that if you do "War Pigs" at karaoke and sing it like Patton does, people who haven't heard the FNM version think you're putting your own spin on it, and buy you drinks afterwards!

Agreed! Speaking of better-than-original Sabbath covers, have you heard the Dio version of "Black Sabbath," the one from Live Evil? Dio is a man who knows how to bring out all of the evil in a song. My list:

Chris Cornell
Robert Plant
Mikael Akerfeldt
Bruce Dickinson

Agreed.

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #164 on:** 20 Dec 2008, 20:16 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 06 Nov 2008, 20:57

Quote from: onewheelwizzard on 26 Oct 2008, 02:01
Ramona Cordova. Period.

Dude, I booked a show with Clues and Elfin Saddle for the other night. There was a third opener who dropped out b/c one of the members was sick. So Brendan Reed from Clues was like, we're friends with this guy who lives really nearby named Ramon Alarcon and he performs as Ramona Cordova, would you want him to open? And I was like, well I've never heard of the guy but sure, sounds cool. Anyway he came out and played a set by himself on acoustic guitar and was pretty frickin brilliant not to mention a really nice guy. He has an awesome voice to be sure. I didn't know he was well known but it's cool that he is.

My knowledge of Ramona Cordova also comes from a personal acquaintanceship with someone who knows him. I've spread his music around a bit but I don't think "well-known" really applies here.

SWOON! at My Gravitas · « **Reply #165 on:** 21 Dec 2008, 15:28 »

Julie Christmas, for the endless entertainment value in frightening children and small animals.

Or, for the entertainment value in being able to sing extraordinarily well, probably Mikael Akerfeldt. Or Frank Sinatra.

Cyanide09 · « **Reply #166 on:** 22 Dec 2008, 03:53 »

Actually, I'm gonna add another one to my list.
Trent Reznor.

Gimpy · « **Reply #167 on:** 22 Dec 2008, 16:15 »

Dustin Kensrue of Thrice.

Orcusmars · « **Reply #168 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 16:42 »

David Eugene Edwards (of 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand), but I'd need his musical talent, too.

memann · « **Reply #169 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 18:52 »

I'd like to sing like myself.
At least I got my wish.

Aimless · « **Reply #170 on:** 25 Dec 2008, 07:29 »

Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen, or Leonard Cohen. But I wouldn't sing any Cohen songs

Christophe · « **Reply #171 on:** 25 Dec 2008, 09:08 »

Quote from: Chipmissioner on 20 Dec 2008, 11:02

After that, Damon Albarn or David Draiman, probably.

Those are two wildly disparate singers. Damon sings in a Mockney accent and dude from Disturbed does "OOH AHH AHH AHH" every chorus.

nice! · « **Reply #172 on:** 26 Dec 2008, 13:17 »

Will Oldham or Elliott Smith

Lines · « **Reply #173 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 10:27 »

I want to go back and steal Janis Joplin's voice.

Wardial3r · « **Reply #174 on:** 04 Jan 2009, 15:23 »

Jónsi
Sam Beam
Justin Vernon

Puki · « **Reply #175 on:** 04 Jan 2009, 17:43 »

I can't remember now if I DID post this (as I planned a few times, but am not sure if I did):
I realised that I am satisfied with singing as myself. I have a really, like, sexy voice (all manly and everything). Just have to figure out how to completely stop trying to copy some of the voices, and everything will be just fine.

Cicero · « **Reply #176 on:** 04 Jan 2009, 18:42 »

That Chino Moreno guy purrs like Walrus. Ye'.

jdrobertson · « **Reply #177 on:** 04 Jan 2009, 19:20 »

Quote from: IronOxide on 16 Oct 2008, 14:18

Tom Waits.

Yes I agree. I believe that if there is a God he sounds like Tom.

spoon_of_grimbo · « **Reply #178 on:** 07 Jan 2009, 10:45 »

having just had an absolute SESSION of everything Hot Water Music-related, i'm gonna say Chris Wollard. or Chuck Ragan, although i think Chris is the better vocalist by a TINY bit.

Katherine · « **Reply #179 on:** 07 Jan 2009, 12:41 »

Why hasn't anyone said Bob Nanna yet? I love his voice so much.

spoon_of_grimbo · « **Reply #180 on:** 07 Jan 2009, 13:00 »

he's got a great sorta quality of voice, but not much of a range, he seems to strain a lot.

n0tj3sus · « **Reply #181 on:** 07 Jan 2009, 22:59 »

Quote from: DynamiteKid on 16 Oct 2008, 03:19

Mike Patton. I can do most of what he does, but none of the yelps or screams or growls.

I knew someone was going to beat me to calling him.
however I find the screaming the easier part of his repertoire.

Persona · « **Reply #182 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 12:41 »

I'd want to sing like Neil Patrick Harris.
Not cause I have huge a man crush on him, but if you've heard the Dr.Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog Soundtrack, you can tell what a crazy range the dude has. I'm mostly baritone. Not so swell.

Ceiling Cat · « **Reply #183 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 14:09 »

Pavarotti.

DanteShepherd · « **Reply #184 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 16:41 »

Adam Duritz.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #185 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 21:22 »

Geddy Lee.

Dazed · « **Reply #186 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 22:23 »

Um... Interesting choice I guess? You'd have a lifelong career as a Rush tribute singer, if nothing else.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #187 on:** 08 Jan 2009, 23:12 »

I have a little more than 3-octave range, from low-baritone to mid-tenor (I guess? It's around there, I can sing relatively high), so I'd like to utilize the voice I have...sing like Geddy Lee, who wishes he could sing like Robert Plant.

Ceiling Cat · « **Reply #188 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 16:04 »

Actually, I'd like to sound like David Bowie. I've realized my life ambition is to be able to sing "Heroes" without sounding like a total douche.

LittleKey · « **Reply #189 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 17:42 »

Quote from: Elk on 12 Dec 2008, 12:16

Eugene Hutz.

Satomi Matsuzaki of Deerhoof.

Or a hybrid of both.

you sir, win the thread. i mean it wasn't a competition but you win for all of time and forevermore. i mean... damn.

Caspian · « **Reply #190 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 17:52 »

Hetfield circa Load, and Garm from Ulver from their last two albums. <33333

WestEnder67 · « **Reply #191 on:** 14 Jan 2009, 12:41 »

Either Buckley, John Lennon or Rab Allan from Glasvegas (although I already have the accent sorted).

Siibillam-Law · « **Reply #192 on:** 14 Jan 2009, 17:21 »

Man, Stumpen from Knorkator, all the way

Alex C · « **Reply #193 on:** 14 Jan 2009, 18:07 »

It'd be fun to be able to sing like Rick Astley or Trent Reznor, just because I could annoy the crap out of just about everyone with the former and my little sister with the latter.

Failing that Mike Patton since I could then also probably make all sorts of crazy noises like the dude from Police Academy.

RedLion · « **Reply #194 on:** 14 Jan 2009, 19:30 »

Just about anybody can sound like Rick Astley if they sing with a full-bodied voice.

Alex C · « **Reply #195 on:** 14 Jan 2009, 20:26 »

Man, I'm not about to experiment with my voice to see if I can sound like Rick Astley.

Really, my entire post really boils down to "I've never honestly thought about this before and I'm not about to start now."

squawk · « **Reply #196 on:** 15 Jan 2009, 00:07 »

ella fitzgerald

A Shoggoth on the Roof · « **Reply #197 on:** 15 Jan 2009, 11:09 »

I'd have to say, probably either Gavin Hayes or Jaz Coleman

ZedAvatar · « **Reply #198 on:** 15 Jan 2009, 15:08 »

Anthony Warlow - he can do it all - opera, musical theater, rock, jazz.

orgasmtechnician · « **Reply #199 on:** 18 Jan 2009, 04:59 »

Quote from: Vendetagainst on 15 Oct 2008, 21:08

David Bowie.

Without a doubt, I'd pick him too.

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gfkb

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Adi Stroyer

JackOfShades

Cyanide09

Wardial3r

Cicero

jdrobertson

n0tj3sus

Persona

DanteShepherd

Zingoleb

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