"We had a discussion not to long ago about Freddie's voice, about whether he was a baritone or a tenor. Fred had tremendous power, but his range was that of a baritone so when he sang live and tried hitting "those" notes he would often crack. But as a front man, he is way better than Plant or any other front man in Rock History."
Intelligent and accurate post! but dont speak to loud... the Treasure Moment boys will flame you for saying he was a baritone... even though you're completely correct! thanks for the response
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They did. LOL! But that's okay, I have a musical background and I've brought this up with many of my colleagues and they all agree.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]We had a discussion not to long ago about Freddie's voice, about whether he was a baritone or a tenor. Fred had tremendous power, but his range was that of a baritone so when he sang live and tried hitting "those" notes he would often crack. But as a front man, he is way better than Plant or any other front man in Rock History.[/QUOTE]
That's true. My dad and I were having a conversation the other day. We came to a conclusion that Freddie's voice is stronger and more powerful. Robert Plant's voice is not as great as Freddie's, but it sounds cleaner.
That's true. My dad and I were having a conversation the other day. We came to a conclusion that Freddie's voice is stronger and more powerful. Robert Plant's voice is not as great as Freddie's, but it sounds cleaner.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]artemismoon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]We had a discussion not to long ago about Freddie's voice, about whether he was a baritone or a tenor. Fred had tremendous power, but his range was that of a baritone so when he sang live and tried hitting "those" notes he would often crack. But as a front man, he is way better than Plant or any other front man in Rock History.[/QUOTE] Good post!...In The studio he sang more of a tenor, but naturally he was baritone I think. I also agree he was probably the best front man/singer in rock history, but singers like plant and perry are equally as great. Perry has an amazing voice. when you get to the level of mercury, plant, perry It's all about your personal taste.
FREDDIE SINGING = TENOR
FREDDIE TALKING = TENOR
I think it's pretty easy to understand.
FREDDIE TALKING = TENOR
I think it's pretty easy to understand.
haha... come on valensia... your starting to sound like the guy from your signature. Surely as a musician you're aware that most of the best rock vocalists are baritones that make use of falsetto and head voice to sing in a tenor range..... plant, sting, jimi jameson (survivor), lou gramm (Foreigner) bruce dickinson (iron maiden), rob halford (judas priest) to name just a few. Freddie of course was one of these. you can tell just from listening to them! if you know what you're looking for.
the ignorant on here never cease to amazing me that they think... just because someone sang in a high range that they're a tenor.
tenore = high
baritone = low
WRONG!
Nessun Dorma is a Tenor song... and i can sing it. doesn't make me a tenor! fact is, i couldn't sing it with same same control and feeling as a tenor, because it isnt my "natural" range. but i could make it sound bloody impressive to the untrained ear! but to a opera singer (or anyone who knows anything about Singing), it would be clear that im not a tenor!
the ignorant on here never cease to amazing me that they think... just because someone sang in a high range that they're a tenor.
tenore = high
baritone = low
WRONG!
Nessun Dorma is a Tenor song... and i can sing it. doesn't make me a tenor! fact is, i couldn't sing it with same same control and feeling as a tenor, because it isnt my "natural" range. but i could make it sound bloody impressive to the untrained ear! but to a opera singer (or anyone who knows anything about Singing), it would be clear that im not a tenor!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]inmydefence wrote: [/QUOTENAME]haha... come on valensia... your starting to sound like the guy from your signature. Surely as a musician you're aware that most of the best rock vocalists are baritones that make use of falsetto and head voice to sing in a tenor range..... plant, sting, jimi jameson (survivor), lou gramm (Foreigner) bruce dickinson (iron maiden), rob halford (judas priest) to name just a few. Freddie of course was one of these. you can tell just from listening to them! if you know what you're looking for.
the ignorant on here never cease to amazing me that they think... just because someone sang in a high range that they're a tenor.
tenore = high
baritone = low
WRONG!
Nessun Dorma is a Tenor song... and i can sing it. doesn't make me a tenor! fact is, i couldn't sing it with same same control and feeling as a tenor, because it isnt my "natural" range. but i could make it sound bloody impressive to the untrained ear! but to a opera singer (or anyone who knows anything about Singing), it would be clear that im not a tenor![/QUOTE]Nonononono you're talking shit.
MOOOOOOOOOOOST of rock singers are tenors!
Freddie hits an A3 while surfing. With such ease, he can't be a tenor and when he sings low it sounds like shit. He is NOT a baritone.
I am a baritone. I can tell the difference between a tenor and me. However, I can hit high notes... but I am a baritone, since my low notes and deep and strong. Freddie's low notes SUCKED.
How comes a Baritone can't hit a G1 properly? He must not be a baritone then...
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the ignorant on here never cease to amazing me that they think... just because someone sang in a high range that they're a tenor.
tenore = high
baritone = low
WRONG!
Nessun Dorma is a Tenor song... and i can sing it. doesn't make me a tenor! fact is, i couldn't sing it with same same control and feeling as a tenor, because it isnt my "natural" range. but i could make it sound bloody impressive to the untrained ear! but to a opera singer (or anyone who knows anything about Singing), it would be clear that im not a tenor![/QUOTE]Nonononono you're talking shit.
MOOOOOOOOOOOST of rock singers are tenors!
Freddie hits an A3 while surfing. With such ease, he can't be a tenor and when he sings low it sounds like shit. He is NOT a baritone.
I am a baritone. I can tell the difference between a tenor and me. However, I can hit high notes... but I am a baritone, since my low notes and deep and strong. Freddie's low notes SUCKED.
How comes a Baritone can't hit a G1 properly? He must not be a baritone then...
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Valensian Sky Surveillance wrote: [/QUOTENAME] ...and when he sings low it sounds like shit.
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It does? Never heard that before. Never thought it either.
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It does? Never heard that before. Never thought it either.
i am also a baritone but i couldn't hit an g1 ! If you bother to read up you will find that its got much less to do with what notes you can and cant hit... its more the way in which they're sung. with what kind of control technique you use when reaching them. Freddie often used "head voice" to hit the high notes in the studio. but his voice used to get so tired when he performed live that he couldn't use the same technique. mainly because of his throaty rock vocal style. its also true that some tenors can reach very low note into the baritone range... that doesn't mean they're baritones! All information on this subject is out there. if you look.
Yes, you certainly know more about singing than my singing teacher does. Absolutely.
haha! Your voice coach say that freddie was a tenor!? thats kind of worrying... well, not for me! My voice coach said the opposite, not that i see this as relevant because its clear to hear he's no tenor if you know what you're listening to.
Yes absolutely. A Baritone singing with ABSOLUTE EASE in an A3. That makes sense.
You're still harping on about the notes.
Fine, if you want it that way. A tenor can sing an A3 sharp SOFTLY without resorting to weak falsetto. freddie cannot, otherwise he would have done that in "now i've gone and thrown" part of bohemain rhapsody. instead its soft falsetto. another example is "be not gone" part in teo torriate which is an A3. again falsetto. Yes he can sing it full voice with power, so what?! its the way the note is conrolled, and baritones just cant sing that high a note SO SOFTLY without resorting to head voice or falsetto! and god help you if you cant tell the difference between a softly sung CONTROLLED full voice and falsetto.
Fine, if you want it that way. A tenor can sing an A3 sharp SOFTLY without resorting to weak falsetto. freddie cannot, otherwise he would have done that in "now i've gone and thrown" part of bohemain rhapsody. instead its soft falsetto. another example is "be not gone" part in teo torriate which is an A3. again falsetto. Yes he can sing it full voice with power, so what?! its the way the note is conrolled, and baritones just cant sing that high a note SO SOFTLY without resorting to head voice or falsetto! and god help you if you cant tell the difference between a softly sung CONTROLLED full voice and falsetto.
OMG, YOU'RE A MORON
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Valensian Sky Surveillance wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Freddie's low notes SUCKED.
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I'm quite enjoying reading both sides of the arguments guys, inmydefence-thanks for those A3 examples you gave. Valensian, would you mind clarifying which of the low notes that you consider 'sucked'?
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I'm quite enjoying reading both sides of the arguments guys, inmydefence-thanks for those A3 examples you gave. Valensian, would you mind clarifying which of the low notes that you consider 'sucked'?