Members born2die75 Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I need a change in my MP4 players listings as it is getting stale and I am looking for some recommendations of good female vocalists to look for. Not the usual Tori Amos, etc crowd but something a little different and with bite someone who isn't afraid to push the limits of there vocalization and go really low and guttural to soaring highs. Many thanks Tris etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ClavAnother Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I used to dislike Joni Mitchell until I heard Hejira. There was another album from that time period (early 70s) that also had Jaco on bass, but I forget the name of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yermej Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm not sure about who you consider to be in the usual Tori Amos, etc crowd, but Bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 As far as female voices go, I've seldomly been impressed by anyone else after hearning Loreena Mckennitt. Plus she plays keys (piano and the occasional accordion...) o7lTIpgku80 XhOraC2XGWI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members depulse Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Annie Lennox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Meh, and Orisha are probably not wild enough, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keybdwizrd Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Ingrid Michaelson. Also: http://www.myspace.com/ingridmichaelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ramkeys Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 EVA CASSIDYtry you tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members born2die75 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Thanks all I am off to Itunes to spend a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Queen Adreena! Check out the "Drink Me" CD. [YOUTUBE]oqERBkwBSsY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greaseenvelope Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 [YOUTUBE]hzoI5R5slvE[/YOUTUBE]Iva Bittova. Check her other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 [YOUTUBE]5eFYGIxR8jU[/YOUTUBE] Molly Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cygnus64 Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 I like that girl who is the lead singer of RUSH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turretg Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Kate Bush Annie Haslam http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn5pxGrPBuI http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XtSQFewjDD0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 I like Cassandra Wilson a lot. Very soulful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mintbeetle Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Beyonc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WhinyLittleRunt Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Big Ani DiFranco fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eric Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 - Aretha Franklin- Sheryl Crow- Natasha Bedingfield (real poppy, but saw her live show and liked it)- Oleta Adams- Bonnie Raitt- Heart- Blondie- No Doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Guys, I think the OP was asking for something a little less mainstream... Nymphs (Inger Lorre) [YOUTUBE]oVBFZtVd-SU[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members llamastorm Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Pat Benatar?Vixxen? Ok, I kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Elisa from Dark Moor/Dreamaker. Anneke from The Gathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gruvjack Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Cesaria Evora has the most exquisitely haunting voice I've ever heard. I put her right up there with the greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Symbiotic Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Check out Origa. She's a Russian emigrant to Japan. Amazing voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks for that Origa tip. Shiina Ringo is pretty cool, too. And Kana, if you're in a bit of an EGL mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members born2die75 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hey thanks all there are some very good suggestions flying about and yes DLP I was looking a little less mainstream most of the mainstream female vocalists have to put up with mediocre music that will sell in millions rather than just being able to sing what they like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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