What does "horn" range mean?

[walkslikealady]

Perhaps someone who's a trained singer on here clear something up. I once read an article where a guy described SP's voice as in the horn range or something like that? Did it mean that SP's voice could really carry far, was clear, or what?

[Laydee]

I have heard the term used before buy sorry, I have no idea what it means.

[*Laura]

Perhaps someone who's a trained singer on here clear something up. I once read an article where a guy described SP's voice as in the horn range or something like that? Did it mean that SP's voice could really carry far, was clear, or what?

Yes, I think that's what it means considering how the horn is described as an instrument.


Wikipedia:

"The horn is the second highest sounding instrument group in the brass family. Compared to the other brass instruments in the orchestra, it has a very different mouthpiece, but has the widest usable range - approximately four octaves, depending on the ability of the player. "

[moangel58]

Very well said Laura, that would be the best way to explain his voice, thanks!

[SP Fan in Oregon]

Perhaps someone who's a trained singer on here clear something up. I once read an article where a guy described SP's voice as in the horn range or something like that? Did it mean that SP's voice could really carry far, was clear, or what?

Yes, I think that's what it means considering how the horn is described as an instrument.


Wikipedia:

"The horn is the second highest sounding instrument group in the brass family. Compared to the other brass instruments in the orchestra, it has a very different mouthpiece, but has the widest usable range - approximately four octaves, depending on the ability of the player. "

The article written by Muir, "One in a Million" I thought said that Perry's range was five octaves. I went to look for that link on Wiki, but it seems to have been discontinued.
I did find this at another site which is part of the One in a Million article.

Vocal classification
Perry's vocal classification is tenor altino, a term used to describe a man who sings in the highest possible male register (above tenor and including what would, if sung by a woman, be called alto or mezzo), using a natural or "full" voice and employing falsetto only in his extreme upper register. Depending on whether the definition being used includes chest voice or is limited to falsetto only, this is also a form of countertenor.

[Rockindeano]

Perry cannot go 5 octaves. Never has been able to. I also would have to say Perry is no longer a tenor altino.

[steveo777]

Doesn't a squealing beaten baby seal have "horn range".

Nobody really knows what Perry is anymore. I guess if rumors hold true we'll find out in 2010.

[walkslikealady]

It was in 2003 that I read the article...think they were talking to the sound guy with Journey so it was kinda technical reading for me. Can't remember where I read the article though.

Also, I wondered if "horn" range could relate to decibels or something.