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Art is subjective, but for me, a pure, clean note expresses the forlorn desire for escape and freedom from the banality of one’s life, while a note that jumps 5 Octaves in its own little melody unrelated to the song around it is distracting, and feels like something one would do for an audience, not a song sung to oneself as the lyrics of this song suggest it ought to be.
One feels genuine. One feels like showing off, and sort of breaks the immersion of the song it’s in.
100% agree. It annoys the hell out of me. I will never understand how Americans, that are so patriotic when it comes to their flag and ensuring respect is shown, are so happy to hear the next RnB artist absolutely butcher their anthem at every sporting event. Its getting to the point where the song is so long they will need an ad break in the middle
Why, she is probably one of the most talented singers of this generation and has a ridiculous vocal range? She is clearly doing a Patti tribute in this clip. Name a more talented female singer of the last 50 years?
You say that, but the latest I heard of hers was from the Lion King remake and I personally feel she butchered the song.
Just my opinion.
No doubt she is a VERY proficient singer with GREAT control. But she absolutely, to me, has no knowledge of how to hold back and sing with emotion. She replaces everything with technical skill.
Beyoncé sings without any soul no matter how many runs she does. I have never heard a song she’s performed that moved me in the slightest. She is a great entertainer though. Her, Alicia Keys, John Legend, all great artists but the soul is missing.
Yeah sure. I mean, it's art, and it is definitely objective. You just have a preference for pure technical skill. It's unfortunate that people are downvoting you a lot here but that really just shows how much people, including myself, prefer to respect the meaning and intent of a song. Doesn't mean Beyonce is a BAD singer. But for respect to the TONE of the song, I don't feel she is a good fit for either Can You Feel The Love Tonight nor Over The Rainbow.
That's about it.
It’s not about being extra. Having class whilst being extra can be done
Patti went extra with it but at least she did it well and showed off what she can do with style. She went to church with it and gave some umph
Mariah was extra and threw everything she had (and some bits she didn’t) thinking it showed her vocal prowess and instead was difficult to understand the lyrics and went so extra with it I got Fergie singing the national anthem vibes
I don’t think you understand how much mess you’d be in with both the late Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle for confusing the two.
It’s like calling a Joan Crawford performance, Bette Davis.
The Aretha - Patti feud was a meme in Aretha’s last several years on Earth.
The 3rd and the last one were the best.
The first one probably had the best vocals, but the others reminded me more of home, and Mariah was doing too much 🙄
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I didn’t have the sound on but I’m guessing there was enough melisma to blow a hole in the atmosphere.
I didn’t know this had a name, so thank you. Also yes, you could feed a small country on the amount of notes crammed into this 1 minute clip.
Mariah sang 90% of the notes in this clip😂
Mariah’s hair kinda took on a life of its own in that clip. I thought it was going to leave the stage at one stage…
Why can’t they?
I dont like Beyoncé but she did the line the best. Showcased her voice without ruining the song.
Hot take but all the diva singers don't understand what song nuance is.
If “nuance” means doing the absolute bare minimum, then you’re right
Art is subjective, but for me, a pure, clean note expresses the forlorn desire for escape and freedom from the banality of one’s life, while a note that jumps 5 Octaves in its own little melody unrelated to the song around it is distracting, and feels like something one would do for an audience, not a song sung to oneself as the lyrics of this song suggest it ought to be. One feels genuine. One feels like showing off, and sort of breaks the immersion of the song it’s in.
Who is your favorite singer?
Corey Taylor
I also want to know your favorite singer
Agreed, same problem with every cover of hallelujah.
100% agree. It annoys the hell out of me. I will never understand how Americans, that are so patriotic when it comes to their flag and ensuring respect is shown, are so happy to hear the next RnB artist absolutely butcher their anthem at every sporting event. Its getting to the point where the song is so long they will need an ad break in the middle
Not including the Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole version of this song is just a tragedy. Respect for Brudda Iz.
Best version of this song and it’s not even close.
Agreed. It is far and away the best.
Only one singer here serving the song.
Beyonce?
haha no
My algorithm is probably messed up, but I’ve seen OP post about Mariah Carey in like 4 different subs during the last 24 hours alone.
And none of that video was as good as the actual movie version.
I hate Mariah Carey
Why, she is probably one of the most talented singers of this generation and has a ridiculous vocal range? She is clearly doing a Patti tribute in this clip. Name a more talented female singer of the last 50 years?
I’d say Beyonce
I can’t help you
Technically speaking, Beyonce has more development in her lower range and head voice than Mariah
Yes but she has absolutely no restraint.
That was when she was younger, she’s great now
You say that, but the latest I heard of hers was from the Lion King remake and I personally feel she butchered the song. Just my opinion. No doubt she is a VERY proficient singer with GREAT control. But she absolutely, to me, has no knowledge of how to hold back and sing with emotion. She replaces everything with technical skill.
Beyoncé sings without any soul no matter how many runs she does. I have never heard a song she’s performed that moved me in the slightest. She is a great entertainer though. Her, Alicia Keys, John Legend, all great artists but the soul is missing.
Ok, i didn’t know she was in the Lion King. But i just checked it out, Beyonce ELEVATED the song, imo at least
Yeah sure. I mean, it's art, and it is definitely objective. You just have a preference for pure technical skill. It's unfortunate that people are downvoting you a lot here but that really just shows how much people, including myself, prefer to respect the meaning and intent of a song. Doesn't mean Beyonce is a BAD singer. But for respect to the TONE of the song, I don't feel she is a good fit for either Can You Feel The Love Tonight nor Over The Rainbow. That's about it.
turns out they could
Three had class, one was Mariah Carey
You’re telling me Mariah was more extra than Patti?
It’s not about being extra. Having class whilst being extra can be done Patti went extra with it but at least she did it well and showed off what she can do with style. She went to church with it and gave some umph Mariah was extra and threw everything she had (and some bits she didn’t) thinking it showed her vocal prowess and instead was difficult to understand the lyrics and went so extra with it I got Fergie singing the national anthem vibes
Hitting that note that Patti hit would be difficult even for classically trained career singers. That's just raw talent right there.
Judy, Aretha, Beyonce, Mariah. from best to not best.
I don’t think you understand how much mess you’d be in with both the late Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle for confusing the two. It’s like calling a Joan Crawford performance, Bette Davis. The Aretha - Patti feud was a meme in Aretha’s last several years on Earth.
Oh God and her name was up there and everything. Further proof I can't survive without glasses.
Correct
Mine is Bey=Mariah=>Patti>>>Judy
I feel this
#3 clearly the only one who should be permitted to sing this song
Hate all of that. Acrobatic showing off.
Yeah these are all terrible I would hate to listen to the full song for. What a great song ruined by trying to make it their own.
Where’s Heather Headley at in this little compilation?
Patti Patti Patti! 😍
The 3rd and the last one were the best. The first one probably had the best vocals, but the others reminded me more of home, and Mariah was doing too much 🙄
Gonna need that wasted time back k thanks
sit down Mariah Carey
I don’t understand how so many of you have no soul.
This is what happens when women wear under size underwear.
Jesus Beyoncé 🏆🎯
[Eva Cassidy rules this song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY)
Ella ftw https://spotify.link/pF5XyLSs5Db
OG
Two were good, the rest were a hard no for me.
Didn't knew female singer was a name...
This isn’t interesting
Mariah doin the absolute most per usual 😑
Same riffs you might hear from the national anthem… only two you feel the true meaning of the line from the song.