fraroc Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Simply put, which era of Geddys voice do you like the best? I'd say that I'm very partial to his 1980s-1990s melodic high voice more than the 1970s screaming vocals and the 2000s-2010s scaled-back vocals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Debut through Power Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) I love all of Geddy's voices, but I have to say that his 21st century voice is the one I love the most thoroughly and sentimentally, because it's the one I heard live at 23 wonderful unforgettable shows. Edited July 3, 2016 by GeddysMullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 This will be an easy landslide victory dude-------Geddy rules in every era of Rush :geddy: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 70''s -90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I love Geddy's 70s voice Quite possibly my favorite voice of all time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singh99 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) ATWAS was Geddy at his absolute peak IMO. If he thought it, he could sing it. The Hemispheres bootlegs show Ged struggling to maintain that high range in every song. That's why I think Permanent Waves have pretty much all songs in a much lower range. From there I think his voice aged gracefully up through Snakes And Arrows Live. I love this voice too. Understandably the last few years have been more of a struggle. Singing hard rock for 40 years will do that to a guy. :D I wish that we could do it all again. :) Edited July 3, 2016 by singh99 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) The best Geddy was undoubtedly signals/GUP. It was at the point where he wasn't screeching anymore but rather he was just singing high. Edited July 4, 2016 by fraroc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 As impressive as his early range was it still reminds me of a cross between Burke Shelley of Budgie and Donald Duck been strangled.PerW through to TFE for me.Unfortunately too much yodelling for me on later stuff but his voice had been given beating.But it doesn't stop me from loving everything Rush.Almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hold Your Fire/Presto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Geddys voice have always been special. I love it no matter what time it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eel Yddeg Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 The 1970s, in particular 1976-78. Incredible power and range. 76-78 were better than the earlier albums as his early live singing was very uncontrolled, bordering on screaming. The 80s and onwards were good, but don't have that extra oomph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Although not implied I took in to account the ability to hit it live. Or is this strictly studio recording Geddy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Believe it or not, I find his current voice most pleasing. The mid-range stuff sounds nice and smooth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Up to Presto. After that, you could begin to hear, every now and again in the nineties, the result of so much touring the previous twenty years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 1980s through the 1990s. Geddy always adapted to his vocal limitations appropriately. As he aged he became a better singer. Love the man's talent and I am infinitely happy he shares it with us all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucey Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Up to Presto. After that, you could begin to hear, every now and again in the nineties, the result of so much touring the previous twenty years. I agree with that but I think during the Vapour Trails tour he sounded almost completely refreshed, though I know some found his voice a bit whiny as well which I can understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 The best year was 1850. :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildKineticDreams Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I've always liked Geddy's vocals throughout all periods of Rush but my favorite era would have to be from Signals to Presto. Classic 80's Geddy is my absolute favorite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justus_2112 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I liked from 1974 - 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I voted 80s - 90s, but I think that the poll is a bit general. Geddy's voice seemed to change almost as often as the band did musically. I would say 1974 - 1977 was one style; then 1978 - 1981; then 1982 - 2002, he hit a certain style there that was comfortable, probably his best; then 2004 - 2007, the cracks begin appearing; then 2010 - now, where time and age takes its toll. So many nuances, so many stylistic changes. I guess it shows his growth and maturity. Although the last few years have been rough. But Ged is Ged, and no one else sounds like him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eel Yddeg Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I say his styles were- 1974-1976: Raw, screamy, uncontrolled1976-1978: Similar, but more controlled1978-1984: Normal range the same, but high range weaker1984-1996: Normal tenor voice, doesn't hit extreme notes anymore1996-2002: Similar, but nasality starts to creep in2002-2007: Much more nasal and whiny2007-present: Deeper, almost baritonal, yodels sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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