Members easilyspooked Posted January 27, 2010 Members Share Posted January 27, 2010 there's a song in this thread. get a progression down on the piano, something nice and simple, move through solid chords on a piano or using any of the flash based song-makers found online. ... I (rest)Da da da - da Da da - da Da da - da Da da - and I (rest)Da da da - da Da da - da Da da - da Da da - and I (rest)etc so each line ends musically with the beginning of the next line autobiographically, fill in the blanks with straight 12 syllable sentences that talk about the universallity of insecurity, love, loss, etc. write 3 of these verses, sing the first two as you would, then take the third up a key. if you like that, write a chorus. done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iamtheblues Posted January 27, 2010 Members Share Posted January 27, 2010 Oh, ok. Thanks for that. I’m not really listening though. I still want to make music and sing even if you think I shouldn’t.I deleted that song I did that I thought sucked and some other things I didn’t find useful or particularly good. I'm not saying that you shouldn't sing, just don't expect to land a gig with a band or anything (or take a possible gig from a singer who can really sing). I checked out a few of your tunes, not bad but not great, if we were auditioning for another female lead, we'd probably have to pass on you due to the lack of voice and lack of confidence. You gotta OWN it when you do it..... Keep practicing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnBenussi Posted January 27, 2010 Members Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yeah....don't quit your day job.Stick to karaoke and leave the real singing to musicians.You're welcome. Well...it's in a name...You're the blues....:poke: Stick to being a douche somewhere else:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted January 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hmm. So what kind of voice would you ideally want a female singer in your band to have, Iamtheblues? I don’t want to audition for gigs with bands anyway. I too can’t see myself singing like that. I want to do my own stuff, where imperfections and interesting shortcomings are better tolerated and even appreciated. In any case…thanks again for your feedback. I certainly know I’m not that good despite what the majority of lovely people on here and other forums say. Your perhaps more realistic comments show at least someone has ears, besides my own, that dislike my voice. Lol. (thanks Johnny) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iamtheblues Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Well...it's in a name...You're the blues....:poke:Stick to being a douche somewhere else:thu: Just calling it like I hear it babe. Sorry I'm not a fanboi like most others around here who think by being overly complimentary will ensure a shot at getting in the pants (anyone with a half-decent set of ears can tell her voice is weak at best). If the singer in question were male, I doubt everyone would be falling over themselves like they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just calling it like I hear it babe. Sorry I'm not a fanboi like most others around here who think by being overly complimentary will ensure a shot at getting in the pants (anyone with a half-decent set of ears can tell her voice is weak at best). If the singer in question were male, I doubt everyone would be falling over themselves like they are doing. i think you're approaching her voice in a setting of music that you like, or that you like to hear.Chances are that.. everyone is not going to like the same types of sounds you like, while her voice could use improvement, as is I think it's more than usable for my particular musical style, my genre of choice..which apposed to your probable opinion has more than a couple fans. Indie/alt/shoegaze. Certainly some people are hyping her up because she is a girl, I, myself am usually biased against female vocals in any given situation minus a few synthpop acts. However, you are going above and beyond discrediting her voice altogether when it is not due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnBenussi Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just calling it like I hear it babe. Sorry I'm not a fanboi like most others around here who think by being overly complimentary will ensure a shot at getting in the pants (anyone with a half-decent set of ears can tell her voice is weak at best). If the singer in question were male, I doubt everyone would be falling over themselves like they are doing. I don't see anywhere in the fine print or otherwisewhere it states your opinion was solicited or valued by anyone in this thread? With all due respect (that you haven't even earned in this forum)WGAS what you think? (Besides yourself?) I'd love to know your credentials that allow your flamboyant mouth to erroneously run rampant without any sort of a substantial shred of validity... I can't tell by your sensitive self projection of yourself if you're a boy or girlWhy don't you tell us how you really feel? It sounds like you are suppressing some anger issues and have every intention of (attempting) to break a singer who's talent clearly pisses you off. (Did a thread you started at the Political Party section get deleted?) I'd love someone (like you) to give us a sample of your voice in the form of a clip (since its only fair Grace has obliged us many times with her voice for all to hear)....... Since it is a clear indication you love to chime in with your opinions...Post a clip of your voice, please. Someone (such as yourself) with "half-decent" ears should be able to post an example of what a woman vocalist should be..... I'll be waiting.... tick tock.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnBenussi Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 i Certainly some people are hyping her up because she is a girl, I, myself am usually biased against female vocals in any given situation minus a few synthpop acts. However, you are going above and beyond discrediting her voice altogether when it is not due. Exactly...Except that I find her voice to be soothing, original and do not detectcontrivances I hear in almost every other voice I've heard on this forum.This lowly steaming cess pool of craptastic dung has made it personal:idea:Why?Jealousy comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnBenussi Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 I = 20 times. This is why I never bother to read 90% of your posts and why I never bother to listen. You constantly talk about yourself and phish for compliments. It just gets old after a while. Let me ask you something...What is/was the point for saying that? I'm all for criticism that betters someone, but then there are these little gems that do NOTHING constructive, but hurt people. Is it your intent to do this?If so? You're a dick.If not? Care to think twice about what you say towards others? DO you care, that you may be doing this?If so? Look deep inside your mind, and ask yourself the number one top reason WHY people post clip threads to begin with? Yeah, exactly. They do it because they want honest criticism that will make them a better singer, and the world will be a better place right? No. BULL{censored}!!!! Most every singer does so because they lack peers who can give honest compliments because those peers are tone deaf, and nothing more builds confidence that compliments....especially when those compliments come from singers that consider themselves wanting to pursue singing... Now, if you are a seasoned gigging front man or woman...You are WAY ahead of the curve, because Grace has already said she hasn't even touched the waters of gigging...Being an insensitive prick, to someone with obvious talent sends the wrong message, IMO. Nothing a PM wouldn't cure or resolve. Airing out your feelings in this way just outed you as a Grace Slickopponent...Is that what you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rameumptom Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 so apparently the amp forum isn't the only forum with butt hurt rampant. FWIW. I like Grace's voice. Not because it's my style, it certainly isn't, but it has a good quality to it and she's obviously done some work to get where she is at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Iamtheblues, my voice is weak at BEST? What would you call it at WORST, just out of interest? I know it needs work and isn’t ideal by any means, but I doubt anyone of the singers I admire has the “perfect” voice. Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks, Grace Slick, Regina Spektor…they’ve all got unique voices with good points and limitations and flaws that make them who they are. Also, surely my “fanboi” followers would realise by now that there is no chance of getting into pants of mine, as I am gay. Also, some of the complimentary people over time have been women, who are straight, so also no chance of pants-getting there, lol. I also do agree though that 80% of the positive comments would not exist were I a guy. Thank you Voltaire! That’s what I think too. Everyone’s musical and vocal tastes are different. And thank you m3at. I appreciate your comments. Johnny, I wonder if the people who don’t like me will now lash out at my “fanbois” who are “defending” me in their eyes. *groan* I’m over it. But I don’t really care anymore. It’s not important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knives490 Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ah, {censored} 'em. Let them say whatever they want. Ignorance will shut its own mouth in time. The people who are actually listening instead of being stuck up our own asses know your voice. I thought my reply went through on the other thread about our song, but I looked at school and it hadn't. So I'll just say it now. I really do look forwards to our collaboration, but take as much time as you need. I understand that you've got your stuff going on, and I'm eager to hear all of it! Love the crazy sorts of sounds your going for, and if I can ever be of any help to you, I'd be more than happy to.The new songs on soundclick are great!! I also do agree though that 80% of the positive comments would not exist were I a guy.If you could sing the way you do and be a guy at the same time, I'd only be more amazed! I know I'd never be able to hit those notes or have your timbre and tonality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks knives! I think I only put 2 on my Soundclick…just bits of songs. Nothing much. I’m trying to get inspired to do my own stuff. Stuff I actually LIKE and don’t throw away minutes after making it. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knives490 Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 I know exactly what you mean. I hate when I get done slaving over some little bit that I think could be really good, only for it to be a 30 second soundclip that I can do nothing with. But I do really dig the kind of stuff it is; just freaky and out there. Especially the blues song sounded cool. [distorted voice into a reverb is great] And I've started noticing how your usage of reverb has been changing over time. You sound great with or without, but it really does sort of feel like I'm in the room and it's reverberating off of a high ceiling or Church walls. Tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 I made her Blue Lips recording into a chill out trance tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iamtheblues Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Iamtheblues, my voice is weak at BEST? What would you call it at WORST, just out of interest? I know it needs work and isn’t ideal by any means, but I doubt anyone of the singers I admire has the “perfect” voice. Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks, Grace Slick, Regina Spektor…they’ve all got unique voices with good points and limitations and flaws that make them who they are. Also, surely my “fanboi” followers would realise by now that there is no chance of getting into pants of mine, as I am gay. Also, some of the complimentary people over time have been women, who are straight, so also no chance of pants-getting there, lol. I also do agree though that 80% of the positive comments would not exist were I a guy. Thank you Voltaire! That’s what I think too. Everyone’s musical and vocal tastes are different. And thank you m3at. I appreciate your comments. Johnny, I wonder if the people who don’t like me will now lash out at my “fanbois” who are “defending” me in their eyes. *groan* I’m over it. But I don’t really care anymore. It’s not important. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnBenussi Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Wow. I expected much more from a smug POS troll... son I am dissapoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted January 30, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2010 That must've taken a lot of effort to put all those rolling eye icons there...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted January 30, 2010 Members Share Posted January 30, 2010 haha! why is the face green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted January 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 Green with envy, me thinks, that others have the brain that he lacks in himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Surrealistic Posted January 31, 2010 Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 I've just read through this thread and just want to say: anyone who'd say your voice is "weak at best" is a) a troll b) a silly child trying to sound cool or c) someone who really took you at your word and listened with ear muffs! And, no, I have no interest in "getting into your pants" - you're gay and I'm happily married to a wonderful woman - but I'd definitely be interested in hearing you cover some of my tunes someday. I can sing a little, but I love hearing really good voices on my songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted January 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thank you so much!!! :)It really is nice having people like how you sound...I know now I don't NEED nice comments to want to continue to sing, but it definitely feels really, really good to hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnBenussi Posted January 31, 2010 Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 I've just read through this thread and just want to say: anyone who'd say your voice is "weak at best" is a) a troll b) a silly child trying to sound cool or c) someone who really took you at your word and listened with ear muffs!And, no, I have no interest in "getting into your pants" - you're gay and I'm happily married to a wonderful woman - but I'd definitely be interested in hearing you cover some of my tunes someday. I can sing a little, but I love hearing really good voices on my songs. Yup:thu: See Grace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted January 31, 2010 Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 i am soooooooooooo tired, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted February 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Tired of this thread you mean? lol. Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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