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Screaming in the higher register doesn't constitute as great vocals. Demi is still very pitchy and can't control her upper register at very well. Powerful, but messy.
There are many, but out of those relevant today in pop only I'd say just Kelly Clarkson (most emotive and most powerful chest voice) and Beyonce (most consistent and most powerful head voice).
Pink is phenomenal but only in her own very small and limited vocal range.
Adele has a special voice that's very distinct. She is absolutely not a technical vocalist.
Xtina is a has-been vocalist. I believe she might still have it in her but she's been over-doing it lately to compensate for obvious reasons.
Demi has promise for the future, but she's just powerfully emotive. Being emotive does not equal being a great vocalist. This is how Kelly started IMO.
Ariana has much to prove as she finds her niche. For now, she's a vocal copycat.
Carrie Underwood is a toss-up for me. An extremely inconsistent singer. She either nails the song or bombs it.
There are many, but out of those relevant today in pop only I'd say just Kelly Clarkson (most emotive and most powerful chest voice) and Beyonce (most consistent and most powerful head voice).
Pink is phenomenal but only in her own very small and limited vocal range.
Adele has a special voice that's very distinct. She is absolutely not a technical vocalist.
Xtina is a has-been vocalist. I believe she might still have it in her but she's been over-doing it lately to compensate for obvious reasons.
Demi has promise for the future, but she's just powerfully emotive. Being emotive does not equal being a great vocalist. This is how Kelly started IMO.
Ariana has much to prove as she finds her niche. For now, she's a vocal copycat.
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Screaming in the higher register doesn't constitute as great vocals. Demi is still very pitchy and can't control her upper register at very well. Powerful, but messy.
There's a difference between screaming and belting. That's belting, she's known by vocal critics to be a resonant and a well supported belter. So no, that wasn't screaming. and Demi isnt really pitchy at all lol, especially when touting/giving private concerts. Obviously there are exceptions, but that's due to other stuff like nerves and sickness (she had damaged tonsils). And she controls her belts impressively well, did you even watch the videos? She doesn't strain while belting and straining is usually what causes screaming.
Or are you just saying this because she slayed Rihanna's song in every way. She took the bridge + last chorus up an octave and STILL sounded more comfortable than Rihanna when she sings it.
There are many, but out of those relevant today in pop only I'd say just Kelly Clarkson (most emotive and most powerful chest voice) and Beyonce (most consistent and most powerful head voice).
Pink is phenomenal but only in her own very small and limited vocal range.
Adele has a special voice that's very distinct. She is absolutely not a technical vocalist.
Xtina is a has-been vocalist. I believe she might still have it in her but she's been over-doing it lately to compensate for obvious reasons.
Demi has promise for the future, but she's just powerfully emotive. Being emotive does not equal being a great vocalist. This is how Kelly started IMO.
Ariana has much to prove as she finds her niche. For now, she's a vocal copycat.
Carrie Underwood is a toss-up for me. An extremely inconsistent singer. She either nails the song or bombs it.
I think Demi has more than just powerful emotions. She's an impressive + powerful belter with a solid range and a versatile voice.
Her low notes have been occurring to her more naturally (if that makes sense) lately, the only thing I think she needs to work on is head voice, which should be more easily accessed than before since she got rid of her tonsils (which caused limitations and her getting sick a lot).
There's a difference between screaming and belting. That's belting, she's known by vocal critics to be a resonant and a well supported belter. So no, that wasn't screaming. and Demi isnt really pitchy at all lol, especially when touting/giving private concerts. Obviously there are exceptions, but that's due to other stuff like nerves and sickness (she had damaged tonsils). And she controls her belts impressively well, did you even watch the videos? She doesn't strain while belting and straining is usually what causes screaming.
Or are you just saying this because she slayed Rihanna's song in every way. She took the bridge + last chorus up an octave and STILL sounded more comfortable than Rihanna when she sings it.
Shall I post videos from her current or last era to disprove your theories? You can start by watching any Heart Attack or Give Your Heart A Break performances.
Shall I post videos from her current or last era to disprove your theories? You can start by watching any Heart Attack or Give Your Heart A Break performances.
3:15 - resonant
Again, being pitchy could be due to other factors. You'll find the majority of pitchy performances that Demi gives are televised shows, and that same song she would be pitchy singing on a TV show she'll nail on tour or giving a non televised concert. Plus this summer her tonsils were affecting her voice, which is why she got them removed, now she won't get sick as often (and being sick makes it 10x harder for you to control your voice), and again, she was sick a lot this year.
Note that Heart Attack is an extremely hard song to sing too.
Look up some performances from Wango Tango or the KISS concert or her latest concert event or her tours in 2012 & 2013. All the belts are executed well. She's not a strainer.
Her belts are similar to Kelly Clarkson's actually. You're getting belting & screaming mixed up.
If I can't explain good enough for you, maybe some vocal critics could...
I think Demi has more than just powerful emotions. She's an impressive + powerful belter with a solid range and a versatile voice.
Her low notes have been occurring to her more naturally (if that makes sense) lately, the only thing I think she needs to work on is head voice, which should be more easily accessed than before since she got rid of her tonsils (which caused limitations and her getting sick a lot).
Only time will tell....
She is getting better but the control is her major issue. When she nails the belting it's phenomenal but unfortunately it's more often that it comes out as a strained scream. She's uber young though so she's ahead of the game.