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| An Attempt To Justify My Preference For Female Vocalists
A seem to have developed an affinity for female vocalists, maybe even harboring on a preference (some might say obsession...). There are a few female singers that consistently blow me away. Following is a list of some of these women and examples of their performances | | 1 | Karin Dreijer Andersson
Karin is a Swedish musician originally from the alternative rock band Honey Is Cool, she went on to form the more well known group The Knife with her brother Olof Dreijer. Last year she released a solo album under the name Fever Ray. Her voice is distinctive and unconventional, which contributes to its appeal.
Fever Ray - When I Grow Up
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-CpE73o2M | | 2 | Shara Worden
Shara began releasing music independently with her solo project AwRY which later became the better known My Brightest Diamond. She was part of Sufjan Stevens touring band and more recently contributed to the Decemberists album "The Hazards of Love" as the Queen. Her voice has a classical sound to it, which is appropriate since she studied opera in college.
My Brightest Diamond - Dragonfly
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwA96dZm6Mw&feature=related | | 3 | Bjork Gudmundsdottir
I really like Bjork. Her first album was released when she was only 12 when a radio representative heard her and recorded her for a show. Between that and her more well known solo releases, she was in a myriad of bands such as Tappi Tikarrass, KUKL, and the Sugarcubes. She also released an album with the jazz group Trio Gudmundar Ingolfssonar entitled Gling-Glo. She has an incredibly distinctive voice, often using shrieks and howls between lyrics.
Bjork - The Dull Flame Of Desire
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWV4N-ZcDJg | | 4 | Annie Clark
The rookie of the list, Annie Clark wasn't on the music scene until joining the Polyphonic Spree in 2004. She toured with them and was featured on their album "The Fragile Army" before leaving and joining Sufjan Stevens touring band. She released her debut solo album "Marry Me" under the name St. Vincent in 2007. While her voice may not be as distinctive as the previous singers, it is nevertheless excellent and addicting.
St. Vincent - Apocalypse Song
www.youtube.com/watch?v=68rXwBtNsy8 | | 5 | Beth Gibbons
Best known for her work in the band Portishead, Beth Gibbons provides beautiful and haunting vocals that cause meld perfectly with the electronic and more recently, abrasive quality of the music of Portishead.
Portishead - Wandering Star
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEQNAZGoZrw | | 6 | Sia Furler
Last but certainly not least is Australian singer Sia. She is known for her work with Zero 7 and her solo albums. She is most definitely a pop singer, but escapes the trap of relying on simple melodies and repetitive songs.
Sia - Academia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=485P7yHxVEk | |
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01.21.10 | The greatest female rock singer of all time is Stevie Nicks. Nice list. | SlightlyEpic
01.21.10 | sup jrowa | qwe3
01.21.10 | male voices>female voices | BallsToTheWall
01.21.10 | no. | Kiran
01.21.10 | i loooove 1 and 3 | Kiran
01.21.10 | oh and 4 | qwe3
01.21.10 | just listen to male choirs and you'll be enlightened | BallsToTheWall
01.21.10 | No thanks. | Phantom
01.21.10 | i thought this was going to be a Balls list. I was let down. At least he's commented though. | eternium
01.21.10 | Male and female harmonies ftw. | Prophet178
01.21.10 | That chick Hope on the new Massive Attack has a beautiful voice. | shortone323
01.21.10 | There are a few female singers that consistently blow me | Prophet178
01.21.10 | Want to pass a couple over to me? | qwe3
01.21.10 | balls it must suck to know nothing about vocals :( | shortone323
01.21.10 | You got it Prophet. You want 1-3 or 4-6? | LepreCon
01.21.10 | Delores O' Riordan is my all-time favourite female vocalist
Then there's obvious ones like Anette Olzen from Nightwish, Tarja Turunen also from Nightwish, Simone Simons, Vibeke Stene and Ailyn. And Kylie Minogue is a guilty pleasure for me as well | theacademy
01.21.10 | 2 and 3 are legit trash, 1 i've never heard, 4-6 are wonderful... sia especially.
i do prefer rock-oriented voices a la manson, o'riordan, nicks, harry, anderson, stefani, etc. but this list is still pretty good | A_Guy
01.22.10 | I don't understand how you can like Annie, Beth, and Sia and think Shara Worden's voice is "trash".... | Deviant.
01.22.10 | No need to justify why you listen to chicks, it's all gravy. If anyone comes at you with 'you're gay for listening to chicks' you give em 2 words back: Angela Gossow | robertsona
01.22.10 | these all rule |
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