10 Singers Who Can't Sing? (lyrics, rock, Jessica Simpson, rapper, vocalist)

scottsy · 10-03-2010, 08:56 AM

I hate performers that are technically great but have absolutely zero to say with their golden pipes. I also hate vocal gymnastics in ANY song, which is why American Idol drives me absolutely batty. Not a single contestant on the show ever sings a song and just respects the song for its musical qualities, it's always a platform for projecting themselves... which is why I think shows like that are horrible for the evolution of music as an art form.

But really it's whatI should expect from a TV show that is really primarily about the cult of personality more than anything else...

But I digress...

Technical singing talent is pointless when it completely lacks direction, purpose or respect for the art of songwriting and the broader emotional aims of music in general.

bkol · 10-05-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

I hate performers that are technically great but have absolutely zero to say with their golden pipes. I also hate vocal gymnastics in ANY song, which is why American Idol drives me absolutely batty. Not a single contestant on the show ever sings a song and just respects the song for its musical qualities, it's always a platform for projecting themselves... which is why I think shows like that are horrible for the evolution of music as an art form.

But really it's whatI should expect from a TV show that is really primarily about the cult of personality more than anything else...

But I digress...

Technical singing talent is pointless when it completely lacks direction, purpose or respect for the art of songwriting and the broader emotional aims of music in general.

I agree. American Idol contestants technically know how to sing for themselves, but they don't know how to sing for a song. It's really just showing off.

Muz · 10-14-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bkol

I agree. American Idol contestants technically know how to sing for themselves, but they don't know how to sing for a song. It's really just showing off.

By the way, i did see American Idol in different countries, and man, what a beauty...so many good voices out there...we should really bring them here in the US...they would all make fortunes...just go to youtube and type, like "Ukraine got talent", "Turkey got talent"...especially that 12 year old kid impersonating Michael Jackson...i said oh my God! So cool!

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scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I hate performers that are technically great but have absolutely zero to say with their golden pipes. I also hate vocal gymnastics in ANY song, which is why American Idol drives me absolutely batty. Not a single contestant on the show ever sings a song and just respects the song for its musical qualities, it's always a platform for projecting themselves... which is why I think shows like that are horrible for the evolution of music as an art form. But really it's whatI should expect from a TV show that is really primarily about the cult of personality more than anything else... But I digress... Technical singing talent is pointless when it completely lacks direction, purpose or respect for the art of songwriting and the broader emotional aims of music in general. __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.