DISQUS

gemini1968 · 2 years ago

Too true! Aretha is "The Truth". There will be no other. I loves me some Gladys. That voice of hers is still beautiful to listen to. These ladies give me the chills. It's the amazing combination of vocal talent, interpretation of the music and nuance. They understand lyrics and how to convey them like no one else.

I've always respected the beauty of Whitney's voice, but I don't feel anything when I hear her sing. That's always been my problem w/her. However, she did a kickass rendition of "Ain't No Way" by Miss Aretha w/Mary J. Blige that killed me.

The jusry is still out on Fantasia. I'd like to see her develop into a true vocalist NOT SINGER, vocalist. There is a difference. When her singing is disciplined and controlled, she's wonderful to watch. I blame Mariah for all these damn bells and whistles being added to songs. That shit is annoying. LOL!

I also love the beauty and power of Jill's voice. She is a true vocalist as well and can interpret the HELL out of a song.

Danielle

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

That is where the music has lost its beauty, I believe...too many of these young singers don't use their voices to interpret the lyrics; they are just singing to be singing...Mary J. ain't the best singer but that girl can make you cry with the way she puts so much emotion into her songs...you can almost feel her pain in some of those songs...that's what I'm talking about...Jill is the same way (I LOVE HER!!!!)...

What's bad about it? Mariah has a beautiful voice, she doesn't need to do all that extra shit...she doesn't need to try that damn hard...all she needs to do is sing...

M

gemini1968 · 2 years ago

Thank you girl! Mariah and Christina Aguilera have some chops, but they both use too many bells and whistles when they don't need it. "Beautiful" and "Loving Me for Me" were 2 excellent vocal performances from Christina because her producers forced her ass to calm the hell down. Mariah needs to do the same. I'm really tired of it. LOL!

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

Exactly!!!

Regina · 2 years ago

They don't make "good music" the way they used to. Aretha is a classic in her own right so was Chaka, Gladys, etc. Man whenever I hear Aretha on that original "Sparkle" soundtrack, WOW! When she sings "Look Into Your Heart" I almost want to cry! That was back when music made you feel emotions other than wanting to have sex!
I love that soundtrack & that movie!

Blessings!

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

Regina - they sure don't...and I love that Sparkle soundtrack too! That "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" is my jam!! And the movie is one of my absolute favs!

M

James Baldwin · 2 years ago

Aretha is the BEST! So is Melanie. Please help Melanie get in too. http://LetHerIn.org

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

James - I don't know who Melanie is...but I will give her a listen...

Thanks for dropping in!

M

Regina · 2 years ago

Hey Marv,
I went to Letherin.org but there was nothing to listen to. No samples, no tracks, nothing but a petition.

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

No music but I'm supposed to sign a petition? I don't think so...

Jim Baldwin · 2 years ago

I'm sorry I didn't put any music on LetHerIn.org. I thought it might distract from the simple message. If you fon't remember Melanie a http://youtube.com might be worth a listen. Search Melanie Safka on the site. I would liketo suggest thevideo "Lay down" Melanie and the Edwin Hawkins singers.
Merry christmas to you,
Jim