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Thread started 04/05/03 3:46pm

PERSIA

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Who can hit the highest notes?

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah? example:TMBGITW Minnie Rippleton used to hit notes so high she could break glasses
“A poor man waited a thousand years before the gate of paradise. And, while he snatched a little sleep, it opened and shut.”
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Reply #1 posted 04/05/03 5:34pm

Anxiety

Diamanda Galas can hit higher notes than P, according to a study Details magazine did a long-ass time ago. Though I just recently heard a live track of him SINGING "Thus Spake Zannaleestra" (whateverthehellit'scalled, the 2001: A Space Odyssey theme, I'm ignernt) and his voice was UP THERE. As in, way beyond saying "DAMN, BEYONCE". I was impressed. And a bit scared.
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Reply #2 posted 04/05/03 5:37pm

lovebizzare

PERSIA said:

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah?

no
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Reply #3 posted 04/05/03 5:43pm

Marrk

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lovebizzare said:

PERSIA said:

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah?

no


Definately not, are they notes Mariah sings though? i thought she'd lost her doggie-whistle.smile
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Reply #4 posted 04/05/03 5:46pm

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I always wondered about that note Mariah sings on Vision of Love, if it was studio tricks. It doesn't matter, her voice is shot now days, unlike P's.
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Reply #5 posted 04/05/03 5:48pm

lovebizzare

Marrk said:

lovebizzare said:

PERSIA said:

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah?

no


Definately not, are they notes Mariah sings though? i thought she'd lost her doggie-whistle.smile

lol
I can't tell you how many songs of hers I've had to turn down becuz of that
At least when P does it, it's tolerable
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Reply #6 posted 04/05/03 5:49pm

lovebizzare

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I always wondered about that note Mariah sings on Vision of Love, if it was studio tricks. It doesn't matter, her voice is shot now days, unlike P's.

Nope, it's not studio tricks, it's annoying, though.
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Reply #7 posted 04/05/03 5:57pm

Marrk

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lovebizzare said:

SexGod said:

I always wondered about that note Mariah sings on Vision of Love, if it was studio tricks. It doesn't matter, her voice is shot now days, unlike P's.

Nope, it's not studio tricks, it's annoying, though.


just why do female 'soul divas' insist on stretching and bending notes for an eternity? i find it torturous to listen to.

Aretha never did any of that nonsense and she was (is) truly soulful.
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Reply #8 posted 04/05/03 6:04pm

Supernova

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Marrk said:

lovebizzare said:

SexGod said:

I always wondered about that note Mariah sings on Vision of Love, if it was studio tricks. It doesn't matter, her voice is shot now days, unlike P's.

Nope, it's not studio tricks, it's annoying, though.


just why do female 'soul divas' insist on stretching and bending notes for an eternity? i find it torturous to listen to.

Aretha never did any of that nonsense and she was (is) truly soulful.

Because Aretha knew what it meant to be a singer, even as teenager. A lot of this generation's singers are into vocal histrionics because they can make an impression on the easily-impressed. Although I do have to admit it's not just confined to this generation either.
This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes.
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Reply #9 posted 04/05/03 6:07pm

Handclapsfinga
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lovebizzare said:

PERSIA said:

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah?

no

maybe if someone kicked 'im in his nuts he could. wink
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Reply #10 posted 04/05/03 6:11pm

jovon36

yeah some singers hit notes higher than, well, you know...but prince has a great tone no matter how high he goes. Mariah just whistles an endless 'ah' or 'oh'. i dont know about anybody else but i prefer a few words in the high octaves
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Reply #11 posted 04/05/03 6:14pm

lovebizzare

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

lovebizzare said:

PERSIA said:

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah?

no

maybe if someone kicked 'im in his nuts he could. wink

maybe..lol
~KiKi
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Reply #12 posted 04/05/03 6:31pm

FunkyStrange

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Anxiety said:

Though I just recently heard a live track of him SINGING "Thus Spake Zannaleestra" (whateverthehellit'scalled, the 2001: A Space Odyssey theme, I'm ignernt) and his voice was UP THERE.



Thus spake Zarathustra or Also Sprach Zarathustra

by Richard Strauss

and Prince didn't even sing the high notes, he just sang harmony while either Marva King or that other girl sang
the high notes.
Hard to believe I've been on the org for over 25 years now!
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Reply #13 posted 04/05/03 9:16pm

enjoyniki

Last April at his NYC concert Prince was still able to reach the high notes flawlessly. I gotta commend the man for his vocal ability. Mariah on the other hand...
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Reply #14 posted 04/05/03 9:20pm

lovebizzare

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Last April at his NYC concert Prince was still able to reach the high notes flawlessly. I gotta commend the man for his vocal ability. Mariah on the other hand...

lol
I don't know why, but she's been getting on my nerves ever since'97
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Reply #15 posted 04/06/03 9:20am

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Reply #16 posted 04/06/03 9:28am

Handclapsfinga
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Reply #17 posted 04/08/03 7:47pm

Starmist7

PERSIA said:

Can Prince hit higher notes than Mariah? example:TMBGITW Minnie Rippleton used to hit notes so high she could break glasses


How about Stephanie Mills? She has an enormous voice, and so very moving!!!
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Reply #18 posted 04/08/03 8:12pm

mistermaxxx

Philip Bailey.
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Reply #19 posted 04/08/03 9:15pm

luv4thepurple1

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lovebizzare said:

enjoyniki said:

Last April at his NYC concert Prince was still able to reach the high notes flawlessly. I gotta commend the man for his vocal ability. Mariah on the other hand...

lol
I don't know why, but she's been getting on my nerves ever since'97


Mine too! nod

And to answer the question?

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He calls me "Holi" cuz he says everyday w/ me is like a Holiday...
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