Has Barbra lost her voice?

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by andrewz, Jan 7, 2006.

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  1. andrewz

    andrewz Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    I became a Barbra Streisand fan about a year ago...and I have a lot of her CDs. But on all the newer ones she sounds like she's bellowing with a sore throat. Has she lost her voice? or is she just lazy and doesn't do more than one take? Andy why don't they do studio magic?
     
  2. motownboy

    motownboy Senior Member

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    Andrew -

    Her voice has changed over the years - like everyone's does. For some singers, it can actually improve with age - up to a point. You can't expect someone in their 60s to sound the way they did in their 20s or 30s.

    I wouldn't be surprised if there were some digital "tweaking" on her voice in the latest recordings.

    I am curious why no one else has responded.... :winkgrin:
     
  3. antonkk

    antonkk Senior Member

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    I think her performances on Guilty Pleasures are awesome. I haven't seen or heard her live recently but at least in the studio she can still deliver - trickery or not.
     
  4. pdenny

    pdenny 22-Year SHTV Participation Trophy Recipient

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    I think so...I haven't heard her in years! :angel:
     
  5. andrewz

    andrewz Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    I know that voices change...but look at all the tweaking they do to Madonna. She is almost 50 and she still sounds like a chipmunk. Yet, you hear her live and she sounds like a man.
     
  6. Paul G

    Paul G Senior Member

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    About the chipmunk sound, a few years ago I realized that about half the cuts on 1984's Like a Virgin have her vocals speeded up. If you have any playback devices with pitch control, slow the cuts down 5-10% to hear her vocals at the pitch at which they were recorded ("Material Girl" and "Like a Virgin" come to mind).

    Paul
     
  7. andrewz

    andrewz Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Oy, I slowed it down 10% and Madonna is not like buttah anymore.
     
  8. Gary Mack

    Gary Mack Active Member

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    If she did, she'll blame Bush for that, too!! :laugh:

    GM
     
  9. andyinstal

    andyinstal Runner for Others

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    yes, and so has Bon Jovi
     
  10. Kayaker

    Kayaker Senior Member

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    Nice thread crap there. Threadcrapping with politics too. Two rules broken with one short post. :shake:
     
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