EagleMoon Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 He really needs to relax his vocal delivery. That's what it sounds like to me. It's like he tenses up his throat so he doesn't sing from his diaphragm like he used to/should. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Do you think it would have helped? I think so. Sure wouldn't have done Geddy any harm. That's what it sounds like to me. It's like he tenses up his throat so he doesn't sing from his diaphragm like he used to/should. Yep. Poor Ged-throat :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I know this is gonna get me flamed but in my opinion Geddy's voice just doesn't cut it anymore. Obviously at his age this is an inevitability but for me each tour the guys play and each album they make it seems that his once glorious screeching gets lower and lower and when he does try to hit the notes of old ..well lets just say he sounds very strained to me. I also find that when I try to introduce new potential fans to the band by showing them a live show they always say the same thing...these guys are incredible musicians but the singing is hard to take. In the early days I just loved Ged's voice , indeed his singing on any album up to let's say Counterparts was just about perfect and certainly suited the music. Obviously we as fans want the guys to play live for as long as is possible and they are still monster musicians. I know Neil has some tendon issues but it certainly doesn't seem to impair his playing in any way that I have noticed...he is just as good a drummer as ever as are all the guys standard of musicianship. I for one long to hear some of the older stuff sung with the same power and verve as was done in the earlier times but I know that is not possible for Geddy. Sooo.... here is my outlandish suggestion...how about the guys search for a young Geddy singer replacement for the touring at least? WTF I hear you all scream! I know I know! But hey it may not be as crazy as it seems on first impression...the band Journey managed very very successfully to replace Joe (Steve)!! Perry with a young guy from the Philippines who sounded exactly like him. I know the 3 member dynamic would be compromised forever but just think if the guys were to find someone who sounded just like Ged in the early days,they could then play the early stuff perfectly. Lets be honest I believe that the biggest barrier to future live shows must be Geds voice...it is conceivably the most likely part of the set up to break down and make it impossible to continue longer term, anyway personally I don't think it is ever gonna happen but after witnessing how well it worked out with Journey I just thought I would put the idea forward to my fellow Rush fans...this is my first topic ..go easy on me!! Great! They need a replacement drummer and a vocalist!!! Maybe Rob Halford can step in and take over the vocals. A four piece Rush touring band. Geddy Lee: Back up vocals, keys, bass pedals, bassAlex Lifeson: Back up vocals, pedals, guitarsMike Portnoy: Drums and percussion and spitting camel routineRob Halford: Lead vocals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 He really needs to relax his vocal delivery. That's what it sounds like to me. It's like he tenses up his throat so he doesn't sing from his diaphragm like he used to/should.It doesn't sound to me that he ever sang from his diaphragm. He said he doesn't sing when they aren't touring. I think that's part of the trouble. I know that if you don't exercise those muscles, they tighten. In any event, it now is what it is. No amount of anything is going to make it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 If he had training. i don't think he would have wailed that hard in the 70's, IMO.......and that's what started breaking him down. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: Harsh critic-Mick Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: Harsh critic-Mick LolI'll revise it, Mick! ;) The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader:Public Relations and In-House Critic: Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: Harsh critic-Mick LolI'll revise it, Mick! ;) The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader:Public Relations and In-House Critic: Mick love it, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: Harsh critic-Mick LolI'll revise it, Mick! ;) The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader:Public Relations and In-House Critic: Mick love it, lol Nick Rascu-what ever comes nowhere near this band, lol Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: Harsh critic-Mick LolI'll revise it, Mick! ;) The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader:Public Relations and In-House Critic: Mick I hear Eagle can sing a little too.... :cheers: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader: Harsh critic-Mick LolI'll revise it, Mick! ;) The NEW Rush: Drums - EarlBass - EagleGuitar - JARG Cheerleader: Lorraine :cheerleader:Public Relations and In-House Critic: Mick I hear Eagle can sing a little too.... :cheers:Yes she can, so she's a perfect replacement for Geddy! :geddy: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 But, watch out, Eagle! Mick is a harsh critic!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Long as she doesn't squeak or yodel..........or is a mush mouth, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) But, watch out, Eagle! Mick is a harsh critic!! :sigh: :rfl: No sour notes or marble mouth singing would be acceptable.... Edited January 9, 2015 by Narpski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Right. No squeaking. No yodeling. No mush mouth. And don't make anyone wince. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Mick and I will be in the audience taking notes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Narpski will be lamenting better ATWAS days and thinking: Geez, Eagle. I thought you said you could sing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Right. No squeaking. No yodeling. No mush mouth. And don't make anyone wince. and no album of the new rush should go over 40 mins. Being concise is your friend. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 And that will be my cue to get up with my pom-poms :cheerleader: in order to distract everyone from their thinking: There's no Rush like the old Rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Right. No squeaking. No yodeling. No mush mouth. And don't make anyone wince. and no album of the new rush should go over 40 mins. Being concise is your friend. MickQuite right, Mick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 So...what do you say, Eagle? Mick has the contract all prepared and ready for you to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 [crickets] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 [double crickets]..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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