Author Topic: Mariah Carey... (Read 1572 times)

H. Godwineson · « **on:** December 04, 2002, 10:34:41 AM »

Ok...I know I'm beginning to get a little long in the tooth. And I probably am out of touch with developments in modern music. And I realize that Mariah Carey is one of the highest paid singers in history.

But I found here absolutely painful to listen to on Nighline last night. She sang almost exclusively in the upper ranges, a sort of controlled, warbling scream that slid up and down the scale as if she couldn't decide what note she needed to hit. I detected a lot of talent but just couldn't stand how she abused it.

That style of singing seems to be becoming increasingly popular. Is it just me, or does it seem to anyone that these modern stars do not really know what they're doing. Is musical taste dead?

Regards, Shuckins

Ripsnort · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:37:38 AM »

With all due respect, my Great Grandfather said that about the Big Band era of music....my Grandfather said that about the 60's generation of music...etc. etc.

Curval · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:41:45 AM »

lol...yup. I went to the Stones concert in Atlanta with my father. He said that Mick doesn't sing..he yells and screams.

H. Godwineson · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:45:18 AM »

With all due respect Rip, I find a lot of modern "music" to be barely controlled noise. Tastes may change with the coming of new generations, but not always for the better.

Regards, Shuckins

Mickey1992 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:50:28 AM »

It's called vocal acrobatics. Christina Aguilera does it through 90% of her songs too. I find it highly annoying. All of the "hip" kids are doing it. I was forced to watch American Idol a couple of times and all of the contestants did it too. It's like trying to listen to a 4 minute, unstructured, out of control guitar solo. It gets old very quickly.

When singers do it while singing the National Anthem, I feel the need to punch them in the neck.

(Side note: It's a shame that Christina dresses like a 3-dollar potato, because she has a tremendous voice. Mariah used to showcase her voice too, now she just tries to jump through hoops.)

Eagler · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:54:00 AM »

why do you think country has gained popularity - it's about the only modern music that doesn't make my ears bleed

beside the Faith Hills and Shania Twains

H. Godwineson · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:57:03 AM »

Let's hear it for Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins!

Regards, Shuckins

midnight Target · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:59:25 AM »

I agree, her voice sucks, but ...

who cares?

H. Godwineson · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2002, 11:00:48 AM »

MT, A great body doesn't justify EVERYTHING! Get a grip Man!

Regards, Shuckins

Ripsnort · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2002, 11:05:49 AM »

Personally, I don't care for the newest generation of music,hell, I just began enjoying some "Grunge" tunes from a decade ago!

My taste in music ranges from Opera to Acid rock and *almost* everything in between. Currently listening to Louis Armstrong as we speak

john9001 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2002, 03:02:16 PM »

cary is a very pretty girl who can't sing , but she did marry a record producer and then became a "over night " star.

Eagler · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2002, 03:18:53 PM »

music of the 60's and 70's is still around and have sell out concerts - bad co, stones, rod stewart, moody blues, areosmith - to name a few

you think in 2030 ANY of today's "artists" will be able to claim the same?

Saintaw · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2002, 03:19:29 PM »

I'm dissapointed to even see her name mentioned on this BBS... I was hoping most of you had at least a bit of taste left...

midnight Target · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2002, 03:29:23 PM »

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Originally posted by H. Godwineson
MT, A great body doesn't justify EVERYTHING! Get a grip Man!

Regards, Shuckins

Your right of course,

but DAMMMMM!

SOB · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2002, 03:29:28 PM »

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Originally posted by Eagler
music of the 60's and 70's is still around and have sell out concerts - bad co, stones, rod stewart, moody blues, areosmith - to name a few

you think in 2030 ANY of today's "artists" will be able to claim the same?

No, of course not. None of todays anything is or will ever be as good or have the longevity of anything from when you were young.

I was being sarcastic right there...could ya tell?

SOB