GUP1771 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) So, which album do you believe features Geddy's best vocal performance? Personally, I believe Power Windows and/or Hold Your Fire is his best performance. Every time I hear songs from those two albums, I find the vocals to be very strong, and quite frankly, beautiful. There is a certain part in Middletown Dreams that simply is amazing, and gets me every time. It's right around 1:02 right after he sings "...is more than a man can endure," and then bam! "oooooooOOOOOOOooooHHHH!" (Apologies if there has been a thread like this before.) Edited August 23, 2011 by GUP1771 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Presto. His voice really improved in the 80's. His 70's voice was alright and I do like it, but he became a much better singer. He didn't sound like he was straining to hit the high notes and he sang much more naturally. Presto was his peak imo. Edited August 23, 2011 by ColdFireYYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I think it's HYF. His voice is in a nice middle range for that one. I love the early years, but HYF is pretty darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Permanent Waves, mostly by virtue of the amazing performance on Freewill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonghitsforjesus Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Utility Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 CoS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Fly By Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Lol @ any mention of HYF or Presto. Tough to pick one between 2112 and Permanent Waves, but Ill go with PW for the good even mix of high vocals and good control over the lows, which he hasnt even had in a long time now. The thing that made me fall in love with his vocals when he was young was his ability to hit highs, but also with power. When that was gone he came back down to earth and I can find a hell of a lot better singers that sung in the middle range much better than him. He was the best out there for a few years. Edited August 23, 2011 by trenken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 IMO between GuP and Counterparts, Geddy's voice was just perfect. if I had to choose, I'd pick HYF. LOL all you want but his vocal chops on that album are simply stellar. He uses both his baritone and tenor voices to their optimum ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WCFIELDS Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (trenken @ Aug 22 2011, 07:30 PM) Lol @ any mention of HYF or Presto. especially Presto.....not even close to one of his best vocal albums.... Edited August 23, 2011 by WCFIELDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 QUOTE (trenken @ Aug 22 2011, 09:30 PM) Lol @ any mention of HYF or Presto. Why? You don't think he sang good on those albums? Or are you saying that just because you don't like those albums in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Moving Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Permanent Waves, Signals, and Counterparts all feature some of him best performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Power Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:30 AM) Power Windows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJzPaxP75gA vocals. good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:34 AM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:30 AM) Power Windows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJzPaxP75gA vocals. good ones. Yep. And this one from HYF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iFTGOWEek0 For those HYF skeptics out there, actually listen to it instead of just dismissing it because it's on HYF. The vocal melodies throughout the song are wonderful, and he sings it with conviction, effectively conveying the meaning of the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:52 AM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:34 AM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:30 AM) Power Windows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJzPaxP75gA vocals. good ones. Yep. And this one from HYF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iFTGOWEek0 For those HYF skeptics out there, actually listen to it instead of just dismissing it because it's on HYF. The vocal melodies throughout the song are wonderful, and he sings it with conviction, effectively conveying the meaning of the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) I think his vocals sound good on all the albums after Hemispheres. Now don't get me wrong I love that really early stuff but he really mellowed after Hemis. As for best, I've been really impressed with Caravan. I actually took note of how good I think they sound...Very mature. Edited August 23, 2011 by Invisible To Telescopic Eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Fifth Order of Angels (Bootleg). But for studio, I'll agree with Presto or CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 QUOTE (trenken @ Aug 22 2011, 08:30 PM) Lol @ any mention of HYF or Presto. Tough to pick one between 2112 and Permanent Waves, but Ill go with PW for the good even mix of high vocals and good control over the lows, which he hasnt even had in a long time now. The thing that made me fall in love with his vocals when he was young was his ability to hit highs, but also with power. When that was gone he came back down to earth and I can find a hell of a lot better singers that sung in the middle range much better than him. He was the best out there for a few years. I too with have to go with Hold Your Fire. My reasoning, the guitar is downplayed so much that it forces me to focus on the vocals even more so. With the classic albums, the guitar blows you away and thus the vocals become less important. So, when I think of Geddy's voice, I'll have to vote for one of the albums where it is very prominent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUP1771 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Aug 22 2011, 11:52 PM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:34 AM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Aug 23 2011, 12:30 AM) Power Windows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJzPaxP75gA vocals. good ones. Yep. And this one from HYF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iFTGOWEek0 For those HYF skeptics out there, actually listen to it instead of just dismissing it because it's on HYF. The vocal melodies throughout the song are wonderful, and he sings it with conviction, effectively conveying the meaning of the lyrics. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Permanent Waves and Counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Digital Man Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 When you can hold a tune and play a bass line like this then i think you have nothing to unduly worry about; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E0m0Gcblp0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Kid Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I think I'm going to have to go with Hold Your Fire as well, but Counterparts and Power Windows were a close second. Personally, anything before the mid 80's is Geddy's banshee wail that, while I respect, isn't exactly great vocals but is certainly complementary to that period in music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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