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Video Clip: Brandy covers Bey's "1+1"
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Originally posted by GrandMomCookies
But critics agree with me
The Huffington Post called it "an epic, emotionally-charged performance" and praised the fact that Knowles "channelled every particle of the room's energy into her lung-bursting calls and cries
Mike Wass of Idolator praised how Knowles "wrung every ounce of emotion from the lyrics of '1+1' and hit each note perfectly", concluding that it was "an impressive display
Joycelyn Vena of MTV News commented that on "1+1", Knowles' vocal abilities outshined it all.
If brandy was so better then bey she wouldn't be pulling in how many people be at ya local Walmart on a slow day
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A swift book!
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That's not the point. I didn't say she wasn't amazing. I know Beyonce is a great vocalist. I'm saying that some voices are suited to certain kind of tracks. Beyoncé's live isn't as great as you think. There is a lot of prerecording, reverbs and other effects. Over the years, it has been the technicians who have improved mostly rather than her voice. I mean, I hope you do realize that most of her longest, most complex runs are due to the manipulation of her mic?
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Originally posted by Javan
That's not the point. I didn't say she wasn't amazing. I know Beyonce is a great vocalist. I'm saying that some voices are suited to certain kind of tracks. Beyoncé's live isn't as great as you think. There is a lot of prerecording, reverbs and other effects. Over the years, it has been the technicians who have improved mostly rather than her voice. I mean, I hope you do realize that most of her longest, most complex runs are due to the manipulation of her mic?
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Clock a biT.
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Originally posted by GrandMomCookies
But critics agree with me
The Huffington Post called it "an epic, emotionally-charged performance" and praised the fact that Knowles "channelled every particle of the room's energy into her lung-bursting calls and cries
Mike Wass of Idolator praised how Knowles "wrung every ounce of emotion from the lyrics of '1+1' and hit each note perfectly", concluding that it was "an impressive display
Joycelyn Vena of MTV News commented that on "1+1", Knowles' vocal abilities outshined it all.
If brandy was so better then bey she wouldn't be pulling in how many people be at ya local Walmart on a slow day
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NNnnn @ huffington post being your first source on vocal analysis
Mike Wass was talking about I Care not 1+1, also what is idolater? Idk her.
Either way. I didn't say that Beyoncé vocals wasn't great. I said that Brandy would have delivered the song better. Seethe.
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Originally posted by Javan
That's not the point. I didn't say she wasn't amazing. I know Beyonce is a great vocalist. I'm saying that some voices are suited to certain kind of tracks. Beyoncé's live isn't as great as you think. There is a lot of prerecording, reverbs and other effects. Over the years, it has been the technicians who have improved mostly rather than her voice. I mean, I hope you do realize that most of her longest, most complex runs are due to the manipulation of her mic?
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Oh please! The fact of the matter is this song is way beyond Brandy's vocal capabilities. Dead @ the excuses, when there's video clip of Beyonce slaying the song without a mic. Brandy in her wildest dreams could NEVER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1nYC7_VZGw
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Brandy fans and they other hype of her vocals
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How can Brandy deliver the song better, when the song requires serious vocal range she doesn't have? What kind of logic is that? All the vocal layering in the world isn't going give her fullness & range to tackle this song.
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Originally posted by JustActinUP
She basically struggled, from the lyrics to the notes. Taking on a vocally challenging song by Beyonce, requires some serious vocal skills & chops.
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Brandy has serious skill and chops. Range isn't everything. And I don't know what "basic tone" Brandy has but if she does then so does Beyonce. Brandy has her layering and Beyonce has her echos and growling right? I don't know why people are throwing shade because Brandy loves Beyonce to pieces. Bey stans are so mean.
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Originally posted by JustActinUP
Girl please! The fact of the matter is this song is way beyond Brandy's vocal capabilities. Dead @ the excuses, when there's video clip of Beyonce slaying the song without a mic. Brandy in her wildest dreams could NEVER!
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Brandy clearly proved that it wasn't beyond her capabilities when she sang the song note perfect in the video?
Beyonce's voice is great. But even some of the runs she had attempted in this video ended up sharp 2:26 being the perfect example. Beyonce needs the reverb, so she can mime over it, and it gives her time to breathe. Brandy is known for her runs, she didn't get the name vocal bible for nothing. Brandy's runs are flawless all the time without effects. Brandy knows how to skillfully use minors in her melismas, unlike Beyoncé who would risk it occasionally and do no further experimentation. But it's not about who can hit the most notes in one song, as I have pointed out. Although the song does work for Beyonce, it suits Brand better because she is not a try hard to put it simply.
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Better than original tbh.
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Originally posted by Javan
Brandy clearly proved that it wasn't beyond her capabilities when she sang the song note perfect in the video?
Beyonce's voice is great. But even some of the runs she had attempted in this video ended up sharp 2:26 being the perfect example. Beyonce needs the reverb, so she can mime over it, and it gives her time to breathe. Brandy is known for her runs, she didn't get the name vocal bible for nothing. Brandy's runs are flawless all the time without effects. Brandy knows how to skillfully use minors in her melismas, unlike Beyoncé who would risk it occasionally and do no further experimentation. But it's not about who can hit the most notes in one song, as I have pointed out. Although the song does work for Beyonce, it suits Brand better because she is not a true hard to put it simply.
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Not sure what they are hearing acting like she was offkey or sounding like Alicia Keys or something.
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Originally posted by Borntodiethisway
Better than original tbh.
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I agree
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Originally posted by JustActinUP
How can Brandy deliver the song better, when the song requires serious vocal range she doesn't have? What kind of logic is that? All the vocal layering in the world isn't going give her fullness & range to tackle this song.
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You see... The highest note Bey hits in the live version is E4. Brandy's live range extends up to Bb5. You argument is invalid.
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Originally posted by CloseMyEyes
Brandy has serious skill and chops. Range isn't everything. And I don't know what "basic tone" Brandy has but if she does then so does Beyonce. Brandy has her layering and Beyonce has her echos and growling right? I don't know why people are throwing shade because Brandy loves Beyonce to pieces. Bey stans are so mean.
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That's Javan ass
Like saying she did it better then bey is a lie don't care how much you dislike bey but don't lie to yourself
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a kii tbh @ ya'll acting like she can't handle the song, when she is straight up using Bey's "emotionally charged" song for vocal warm ups. And that's all that needs to be said.
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brandy is an amazing singer, why are people trying to discredit that fact?
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Originally posted by CloseMyEyes
Brandy has serious skill and chops. Range isn't everything. And I don't know what "basic tone" Brandy has but if she does then so does Beyonce. Brandy has her layering and Beyonce has her echos and growling right? I don't know why people are throwing shade because Brandy loves Beyonce to pieces. Bey stans are so mean.
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Unfortunately for Brandy, vocal range is important for this song. Brandy might be good singer, but this particular song is way beyond her vocal capabilities, evident by her stumbling in the video clip. It's not called an echo, it's called a reverb, all singers use it for live performances, Beyonce has plenty of live performances(some acapella) without reverbs and she still has plenty resonance.
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Originally posted by JustActinUP
Unfortunately for Brandy, vocal range is important for this song. Brandy might be good singer, but this particular song is way beyond her vocal capabilities, evident by her stumbling in the video clip. It's not called an echo, it's called a reverb, all singers use it for live performances, Beyonce has plenty of live performances(some acapella) without reverbs and she still has plenty resonance.
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Song range - A3 to E4
Brandy live range - F#2 to Bb5
Once again. Your point is invalid. Do you struggle with math by any chance?
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Originally posted by Javan
Brandy clearly proved that it wasn't beyond her capabilities when she sang the song note perfect in the video?
Beyonce's voice is great. But even some of the runs she had attempted in this video ended up sharp 2:26 being the perfect example. Beyonce needs the reverb, so she can mime over it, and it gives her time to breathe. Brandy is known for her runs, she didn't get the name vocal bible for nothing. Brandy's runs are flawless all the time without effects. Brandy knows how to skillfully use minors in her melismas, unlike Beyoncé who would risk it occasionally and do no further experimentation. But it's not about who can hit the most notes in one song, as I have pointed out. Although the song does work for Beyonce, it suits Brand better because she is not a try hard to put it simply.
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Brandy might be a good singer, but this song is too big for voice. Her vocal range is limited, she lacks the agility & vocal power for it. She struggled with the high notes & transitions between the registers. Something Beyonce does so effortlessly. Runs/Riffs?!? Please.. Beyonce's Melismas are far more intricate and advanced than the rehash runs Brandy tries to execute. All singers use reverbs for live performances. Plus Beyonce has already proven her voice can resonates without it. This song(tailored for Beyonce's vocal abilities) will NEVER be suited for Brandy's limited voice because she lacks the essential vocal elements for it
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Originally posted by Javan
Song range - A3 to E4
Brandy live range - F#2 to Bb5
Once again. Your point is invalid. Do you struggle with math by any chance?
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I see the starz love flip flopping
Actually on the studio version, Beyonce's voice spans from the low note of G♭3 to the high note of C♭6 . I won't even touch on the live versions from the tour
Brandy's fictional live range is irrelevant in this matter. Bottom-line she struggled with some of the notes & transitions.
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