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Susan Boyle-remember her?New single = a Rolling Stones cover

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:04 am
by SusieP
A Brit paper reports that her first single will be Wild Horses - and they posted a link to the Perez Hilton site.

http://perezhilton.com/2009-09-13-subo-does-the-stones



She sounds a bit too shrill for my taste.
And she makes it sound like it's from Les Miserables.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:17 am
by Blueskies
I think she sounds fantastic! Her "Le' Miz" style and sound is not unlike those of Celtic Women. She sounds like she has had vocal training and been singing professionally for years.... knowing that she hasn't...her natural gift of voice and ability is remarkable.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:20 am
by Michigan Girl
I'm w/you Susie~Q....shrill!!!
She has a beautiful voice, but I can only take so
much. I found myself becoming bored w/this one...
I like my Wild Horses with a bit of an edge!!! :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:23 am
by SusieP
Michigan Girl wrote:I'm w/you Susie~Q....shrill!!!
She has a beautiful voice, but I can only take so
much. I found myself becoming bored w/this one...
I like my Wild Horses with a bit of an edge!!! :wink:



Wonder who chose this song for her?
I think it's an unusual choice.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:29 am
by SusieP
Blueskies wrote:I think she sounds fantastic! Her "Le' Miz" style and sound is not unlike those of Celtic Women. She sounds like she has had vocal training and been singing professionally for years.... knowing that she hasn't...her natural gift of voice and ability is remarkable.



I just don't hear that. Sorry.

For me, the Celtic Women [I have listened to them since Gunbot raved about them] have pure voices which are not shrill when they soar to those high notes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRLraqXKQw

This sounds so much more beautiful to my ears.

It's GB's favourite LIsa Kelly by the way.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:43 am
by Blueskies
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:I think she sounds fantastic! Her "Le' Miz" style and sound is not unlike those of Celtic Women. She sounds like she has had vocal training and been singing professionally for years.... knowing that she hasn't...her natural gift of voice and ability is remarkable.



I just don't hear that. Sorry.

For me, the Celtic Women [I have listened to them since Gunbot raved about them] have pure voices which are not shrill when they soar to those high notes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRLraqXKQw

This sounds so much more beautiful to my ears.

It's GB's favourite LIsa Kelly by the way.


I have purchased their music and listened to Celtic Women for a long time.....I agree that Susan's voice may not be as polished as theirs but as I said, considering she hasn't had years of training to smooth it all out I think she does a great job. Her voice isn't perfect but thats part of the appeal...she's not trained and polished, just natural. I listened to it with headphones and although not as smooth as Celtic Women I didn't find it to be " shrill" and I do hear purity in her voice.....but we can agree to disagree on how we hear it. :wink: 8)

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:46 am
by SusieP
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:I think she sounds fantastic! Her "Le' Miz" style and sound is not unlike those of Celtic Women. She sounds like she has had vocal training and been singing professionally for years.... knowing that she hasn't...her natural gift of voice and ability is remarkable.



I just don't hear that. Sorry.

For me, the Celtic Women [I have listened to them since Gunbot raved about them] have pure voices which are not shrill when they soar to those high notes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRLraqXKQw

This sounds so much more beautiful to my ears.

It's GB's favourite LIsa Kelly by the way.


I have purchased their music and listened to Celtic Women for a long time.....I agree that Susan's voice may not be as polished as theirs but as I said, considering she hasn't had years of training to smooth it all out I think she does a great job. Her voice isn't perfect but thats part of the appeal...she's not trained and polished, just natural. I listened to it with headphones and although not as smooth as Celtic Women I didn't find it to be " shrill" and I do hear purity in her voice.....but we can agree to disagree on how we hear it. :wink: 8)



Of course we can. Just curious...........will you buy her CD BS?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:46 am
by Michigan Girl
SusieP wrote:
Michigan Girl wrote:I'm w/you Susie~Q....shrill!!!
She has a beautiful voice, but I can only take so
much. I found myself becoming bored w/this one...
I like my Wild Horses with a bit of an edge!!! :wink:



Wonder who chose this song for her?
I think it's an unusual choice.


Same person that chose Open Arms for Mariah, perhaps!!!
After going on that vocal rollercoaster ride, I puked!!! :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:48 am
by SusieP
Michigan Girl wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Michigan Girl wrote:I'm w/you Susie~Q....shrill!!!
She has a beautiful voice, but I can only take so
much. I found myself becoming bored w/this one...
I like my Wild Horses with a bit of an edge!!! :wink:



Wonder who chose this song for her?
I think it's an unusual choice.


Same person that chose Open Arms for Mariah, perhaps!!!
After going on that vocal rollercoaster ride, I puked!!! :wink:



Yeah but with the sales she racked up for SP and JC, I doubt they complained like our ears did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:48 am
by Blueskies
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:I think she sounds fantastic! Her "Le' Miz" style and sound is not unlike those of Celtic Women. She sounds like she has had vocal training and been singing professionally for years.... knowing that she hasn't...her natural gift of voice and ability is remarkable.



I just don't hear that. Sorry.

For me, the Celtic Women [I have listened to them since Gunbot raved about them] have pure voices which are not shrill when they soar to those high notes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRLraqXKQw

This sounds so much more beautiful to my ears.

It's GB's favourite LIsa Kelly by the way.


I have purchased their music and listened to Celtic Women for a long time.....I agree that Susan's voice may not be as polished as theirs but as I said, considering she hasn't had years of training to smooth it all out I think she does a great job. Her voice isn't perfect but thats part of the appeal...she's not trained and polished, just natural. I listened to it with headphones and although not as smooth as Celtic Women I didn't find it to be " shrill" and I do hear purity in her voice.....but we can agree to disagree on how we hear it. :wink: 8)



Of course we can. Just curious...........will you buy her CD BS?
I don't know, like any other artist I would like to hear some more of what will be on the CD first.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:52 am
by SusieP
Blueskies wrote:
I don't know, like any other artist I would like to hear some more of what will be on the CD first.


It should be quite interesting if the song choices are as unexpected as this one.

I must admit, I just expected Simon Cowell & Co to play it safe and just bung together a load of 'Songs from the Shows.'
I never would have guessed they would choose a Rolling Stones song!

Bloody Hell - the second single could be All Along The Watchtower or something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:53 am
by Michigan Girl
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
I don't know, like any other artist I would like to hear some more of what will be on the CD first.


It should be quite interesting if the song choices are as unexpected as this one.

I must admit, I just expected Simon Cowell & Co to play it safe and just bing together a load of 'Songs from the Shows.'
I never would have guessed they would choose a Rolling Stones song!

Bloody Hell - the second single could be All Along The Watchtower or something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

:lol:


I am L-M-A-O!!!! :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:59 am
by Blueskies
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
I don't know, like any other artist I would like to hear some more of what will be on the CD first.


It should be quite interesting if the song choices are as unexpected as this one.

I must admit, I just expected Simon Cowell & Co to play it safe and just bung together a load of 'Songs from the Shows.'
I never would have guessed they would choose a Rolling Stones song!

Bloody Hell - the second single could be All Along The Watchtower or something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol:

Yes, it will be interesting to see what the other song choices were now. lol. They did pick my fave Rolling Stones song, though, and I think, although the style is different she did put emotion into the song. Heck, her voice is a lot more pure sounding then Mick Jaggers is. :lol: :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:01 am
by SusieP
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
I don't know, like any other artist I would like to hear some more of what will be on the CD first.


It should be quite interesting if the song choices are as unexpected as this one.

I must admit, I just expected Simon Cowell & Co to play it safe and just bung together a load of 'Songs from the Shows.'
I never would have guessed they would choose a Rolling Stones song!

Bloody Hell - the second single could be All Along The Watchtower or something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol:

Yes, it will be interesting to see what the other song choices were, now. They did pick my fave Rolling Stones song, though, and I think, although the style is different she did put emotion into the song. Heck, her voice is a lot more pure sounding then Mick Jaggers is. :lol: :wink:





I cannot argue with THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:03 am
by SusieP
pure is definitely not a word I would use to describe Mick Jagger's voice.


Not sure what word IS appropriate, actually.

:shock:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:06 am
by Blueskies
SusieP wrote:pure is definitely not a word I would use to describe Mick Jagger's voice.


Not sure what word IS appropriate, actually.

:shock:


I can't think of a good word to describe Joe Cocker's voice either, :lol: but I've always liked his music.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:09 am
by Michigan Girl
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:pure is definitely not a word I would use to describe Mick Jagger's voice.


Not sure what word IS appropriate, actually.

:shock:


I can't think of a good word to describe Joe Cocker's voice either, :lol: but I've always liked his music.


Gravelly...edgy... :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:10 am
by SusieP
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:pure is definitely not a word I would use to describe Mick Jagger's voice.


Not sure what word IS appropriate, actually.

:shock:


I can't think of a good word to describe Joe Cocker's voice either, :lol: but I've always liked his music.


I think maybe 'pickled' is the best word for him. I like his voice - but he has drunk more alcohol than the whole of his home town, I think. :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:12 am
by Blueskies
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:pure is definitely not a word I would use to describe Mick Jagger's voice.


Not sure what word IS appropriate, actually.

:shock:


I can't think of a good word to describe Joe Cocker's voice either, :lol: but I've always liked his music.


I think maybe 'pickled' is the best word for him. I like his voice - but he has drunk more alcohol than the whole of his home town, I think. :lol:


Good description! Pickled works! :lol: :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:13 am
by SusieP
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
SusieP wrote:pure is definitely not a word I would use to describe Mick Jagger's voice.


Not sure what word IS appropriate, actually.

:shock:


I can't think of a good word to describe Joe Cocker's voice either, :lol: but I've always liked his music.


I think maybe 'pickled' is the best word for him. I like his voice - but he has drunk more alcohol than the whole of his home town, I think. :lol:


Good discription! Pickled works! :lol: :lol: :lol:



Us silly Brits have our uses.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:16 pm
by Arianddu
Interesting choice of song, but the arrangement works with her vocal style very well. I'm impressed.
I'd say she's a little strained on the top notes in a few places, rather than shrill, but I can live with it.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:30 pm
by Ftloperry
I found this version by Susan very boring. Couldn't listen to it all. Not a good song choice at all. While she might have a good voice she needs to not do the Stones. :roll:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:02 pm
by Andrew
Good song, beautiful voice. Nice to see that those behind the desk haven't produced the shit out of her, leaving a robot vocal in place. best thing about this vocal is the fact you can hear the emotion and the strain....great stuff.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:26 pm
by Blueskies
Andrew wrote:Good song, beautiful voice. Nice to see that those behind the desk haven't produced the shit out of her, leaving a robot vocal in place. best thing about this vocal is the fact you can hear the emotion and the strain....great stuff.


Exactly! I was afraid they would overproduce her too and take away her own unique qualities. I'm glad that they just let her be natural and sing from the heart.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:38 pm
by texafana
Andrew wrote:Good song, beautiful voice. Nice to see that those behind the desk haven't produced the shit out of her, leaving a robot vocal in place. best thing about this vocal is the fact you can hear the emotion and the strain....great stuff.


On the higher notes I can hear some strong compression and perhaps a bit of vocal processing to give it more youthful sound. But she sounds awesome. wow..

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:47 pm
by Babyblue
Blueskies wrote:I think she sounds fantastic! Her "Le' Miz" style and sound is not unlike those of Celtic Women. She sounds like she has had vocal training and been singing professionally for years.... knowing that she hasn't...her natural gift of voice and ability is remarkable.


I agree with you Blueskies :wink: what a beautiful voice she has.I will be getting her cd when it comes out. :D :wink:

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:14 am
by YoungJRNY
Love Susan Boyle! This is what it's all about right here, def brings a smile to my face.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:48 am
by slucero
Andrew wrote:Good song, beautiful voice. Nice to see that those behind the desk haven't produced the shit out of her, leaving a robot vocal in place. best thing about this vocal is the fact you can hear the emotion and the strain....great stuff.


+1

SB sooo reminds me of Julie Andrews..... that purity of tone is pretty amazing..

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:15 am
by Peartree12249
I liked it! :D I think picking a song so totally unexpected and doing a completely different arrangement was brilliant. Loved the piano as well. Yes, it does sound a little Broadway, but that's her style isn't it? I do agree the song dragged a bit, would like to hear her sing something more up tempo.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:45 pm
by walkslikealady
I liked it, too. I'll probably buy her CD...hope it's a good mix of upbeat and reflective songs.