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Post by Albiku on Jan 7, 2013 20:28:08 GMT -5
I do have a question/concern though. These songs were performed before Adam decided to change direction and go more into pop/rock. It seems to me that Adam doesn't hold his notes as long as he used to and sometimes I don't think his tone is as sweet as it was before TPS era. I'm hoping this is just because of the style songs he is currently singing rather than no longer possessing the ability to still sing like these songs. Is it just me or I should have my hearing checked? Please say it's me and that if he were to sing CTMBTM today that it would still sound as beautiful. I'm so afraid singing songs like AYGGMW and other covers will hurt his voice. I love hearing him sing rock but not if it will change his sound forever. I'm also a little concerned because he recently said in one of the interviews that he doesn't sing much when he's not working. If the only songs he's singing are those in his current show, will that effect his technical skills or are his skills so solid that they won't be lost. I'm not Cassie, and I'm not an expert, but I'll give my two cents.  IMO, Adam has indeed changed his singing style with time. His voice sounded quite different when he was on Idol than how it sounds now when he sings his own music. But that doesn't mean that his voice is worse, or that he's losing skills. I'm quite sure he takes his voice very seriously. Wasn't there an interview where he said that he doesn't sing much at home, but that he does scales? In my ignorant opinion it is a good way to keep his voice in shape. His voice has evolved with time, and I firmly believe he has gotten better. I really think that, if he had to sing CTMBTM now, it would sound even better. Adam is quite the expert when it comes to vocal technique. I don't think he'll forget that. I also think he'll hire a vocal coach from time to time (didn't he take one with him during the GNT?). When he sings songs like AYGGMW, I don't think he's straining his voice. I think Cassie explained once what he was doing when he sang like that, maybe she can explain again. Really, the best proof that Adam's voice is in as great shape as ever is Queenbert. ETA: lol Cassie... In the time that it took me to write this post you wrote two.  |
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Post by jesslala on Jan 7, 2013 21:06:23 GMT -5
I really enjoyed listening to all of these different versions. Thank you. None, IMO, compares to Adam. I do have a question/concern though. These songs were performed before Adam decided to change direction and go more into pop/rock. It seems to me that Adam doesn't hold his notes as long as he used to and sometimes I don't think his tone is as sweet as it was before TPS era. I'm hoping this is just because of the style songs he is currently singing rather than no longer possessing the ability to still sing like these songs. Is it just me or I should have my hearing checked? Please say it's me and that if he were to sing CTMBTM today that it would still sound as beautiful. I'm so afraid singing songs like AYGGMW and other covers will hurt his voice. I love hearing him sing rock but not if it will change his sound forever. I'm also a little concerned because he recently said in one of the interviews that he doesn't sing much when he's not working. If the only songs he's singing are those in his current show, will that effect his technical skills or are his skills so solid that they won't be lost. Sorry for being such a worry wort. I adore Adam's voice and don't want anything to happen to it. Confession: I listen to CTMBTM every night before going off to sleep. I understand where you are coming from. You are not alone. I frequently read comments about whether or not Adam can still sing in the classical style, whether he has already blown out that pure tenor voice, whether he still uses proper technique, etc. My "go-to" expert, Angelina, reassured me that his voice is only getting better. He is using proper technique regardless of the style. He is using techniques that do not stress his vocal cords when he sings with that rock-style grit in his voice. Since she is not only a well-respected opera singer but also a sought after vocal coach, I'm going to take comfort in her reassurance. Adam doesn't want to sound "classical" IMO. He wants to sound pop. In the TP era he has done more with a pop style that de-emphasizes long lyrical lines, sustained notes, and that crystal clear, ringing voice. (IMO, hiding behind the sofa, no offense, Adam, I think it is a waste of one of the most beautiful tenor voice I have ever heard. But, hey, it is his voice.) But, I still hear the ring, sustain, and purity in, of all things, songs that he did with Queen. It's still there. Still available to him. And, when he hits the sky-high notes in in TP, Cuckoo, Fever, or Shady, I still hear a brilliant ring to them. I did read that comment about him not singing much at home when he is not working. Hmmm. Thing is, we don't know what his "not much" means. I'd be willing to bet he does drills or scales or some kind of vocal work for at least a half hour a majority of days. He knows his voice is his meal ticket. If he takes time out to exercise, jog, bike, etc to stay in shape, why wouldn't he do the same for his voice? I"d also bet that he constantly plays music, and for someone of his musicality, he probably cannot help singing along or riffing a harmony. It's in his bones. Once a co-worker commented to me that she frequently heard me singing or humming while I worked or walked to a fro. Really? I had no idea I was even doing it. If Adam were ever to decide to go back and do musical theater or light opera (PULLLLLEEEEEEEZ, Adam, just once! Or twice! Or a full album.) he would no doubt need to get back into "training" with a classical vocal coach. He's probably a bit rusty. But, I am sure the tools are still there, and the sense memory, and the physiology. Thanks Cassie. I was hoping you would reassure me that all will be okay and you did. I think maybe if Adam would perform more ballads in his shows I would relax a bit. The only near ballad he's been doing is WWFM and I don't like that song mainly because melodically it is not pleasant to my ear. At least during GNT I got to hear Soaked on regular basis (another song I'm not fond of but he sounds incredible singing it). |
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Post by jesslala on Jan 7, 2013 21:15:33 GMT -5
I do have a question/concern though. These songs were performed before Adam decided to change direction and go more into pop/rock. It seems to me that Adam doesn't hold his notes as long as he used to and sometimes I don't think his tone is as sweet as it was before TPS era. I'm hoping this is just because of the style songs he is currently singing rather than no longer possessing the ability to still sing like these songs. Is it just me or I should have my hearing checked? Please say it's me and that if he were to sing CTMBTM today that it would still sound as beautiful. I'm so afraid singing songs like AYGGMW and other covers will hurt his voice. I love hearing him sing rock but not if it will change his sound forever. I'm also a little concerned because he recently said in one of the interviews that he doesn't sing much when he's not working. If the only songs he's singing are those in his current show, will that effect his technical skills or are his skills so solid that they won't be lost. I'm not Cassie, and I'm not an expert, but I'll give my two cents. IMO, Adam has indeed changed his singing style with time. His voice sounded quite different when he was on Idol than how it sounds now when he sings his own music. But that doesn't mean that his voice is worse, or that he's losing skills. I'm quite sure he takes his voice very seriously. Wasn't there an interview where he said that he doesn't sing much at home, but that he does scales? In my ignorant opinion it is a good way to keep his voice in shape. His voice has evolved with time, and I firmly believe he has gotten better. I really think that, if he had to sing CTMBTM now, it would sound even better. Adam is quite the expert when it comes to vocal technique. I don't think he'll forget that. I also think he'll hire a vocal coach from time to time (didn't he take one with him during the GNT?). When he sings songs like AYGGMW, I don't think he's straining his voice. I think Cassie explained once what he was doing when he sang like that, maybe she can explain again. Really, the best proof that Adam's voice is in as great shape as ever is Queenbert. ETA: lol Cassie... In the time that it took me to write this post you wrote two. Thanks albiku. I agree Adam's voice is different but I never meant that I thought it was worse. I love his voice. I just fear that I'll never hear the voice of the 22 year old Adam who loved to sing show tunes. Queenbert was fantastic. My feeling about those performances were that they were just that, performances. He seemed to be more into the show than his voice. As much as I love watching Adam perform, I also love just closing my eyes and listening to him sing. |
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Post by jesslala on Jan 7, 2013 21:25:30 GMT -5
I just want to say thank you to everyone for sharing all your knowledge about singing and music. I knew absolutely nothing about it until I started reading these threads. I love all kinds of music and I loved Adam's voice right from the get-go but after reading so much here I have an even greater appreciation for what he and other singers are doing when they sing.
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Post by Holst on Jan 7, 2013 21:40:40 GMT -5
So, that was fun. I listened to each example for both songs. Learned a few new names, and awwww, Andy Williams. What a lovely sounding voice, so smooth and effortless. Thanks, everyone, for posting them all. I, too, would love to hear this tone quality back in his voice from time to time. I understand about adding the rasp to his voice, I just prefer his pure tone. |
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Post by Albiku on Jan 8, 2013 7:35:59 GMT -5
Queenbert was fantastic. My feeling about those performances were that they were just that, performances. He seemed to be more into the show than his voice. As much as I love watching Adam perform, I also love just closing my eyes and listening to him sing. Well, IMHO Queen's songs are very demanding, vocally speaking. I've never gotten the feeling that he was more into the show than his voice, because not many people (if any!) would be able to sing those songs like he did. That's why I mentioned Queenbert while talking about his voice, because for me it's the best proof that his voice is at least as good as ever, if not better. |
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Post by addicted on Jan 10, 2013 9:05:07 GMT -5
Andy Williams singing CTMBTM would not have that much impact to me. His style is the same with the other songs he sang and what comes to my mind is Moon River. Oh, I like Andy's songs ... in fact I recall singing his songs when I was that young.
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Post by Albiku on Jan 11, 2013 7:41:35 GMT -5
Cassie, I just used your words about Adam's CTMBTM for a comment in one of the Les Mis articles. Hope you don't mind... :-/
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Post by cassie on Jan 11, 2013 12:13:55 GMT -5
Cassie, I just used your words about Adam's CTMBTM for a comment in one of the Les Mis articles. Hope you don't mind... :-/ Cool. Which words? |
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Post by Albiku on Jan 11, 2013 12:34:38 GMT -5
Cassie, I just used your words about Adam's CTMBTM for a comment in one of the Les Mis articles. Hope you don't mind... :-/ Cool. Which words? Your technical explanation about phrasing and all that. The stuff I understand but can't explain in my own words because you're awesome and I'm not. ;D |
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