Help save Paul's voice !!
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Kestrel wrote:
Funny to see this thread near the top again after four years? The cancelling of Paul's recent concerts due to the pandemic must at least have helped off-set the decline of his voice, which is something positive. I can't see it ever improving though as the damage has already been done. If it doesn't get any worse then at least that's fairly encouraging.
That's one way of looking at him not using singing voice this past year. But one could also say that by not using it, it may have deteriorated more. Most singers need a few songs to "warm up" & he hasn't been doing that much at all.
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oobu24 wrote:
That's one way of looking at him not using singing voice this past year. But one could also say that by not using it, it may have deteriorated more. Most singers need a few songs to "warm up" & he hasn't been doing that much at all.
Oh I don't know, he probably sings while taking a bath. And of course if he's been recording lately? I'm sure Paul wouldn't let his vocals get too rusty from lack of use.
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Yep, who actually knows? He really hasn't been doing many public appearances like many others have been.
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Don't people who sing, normally sing along to songs throughout the day?
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love2travel wrote:
Don't people who sing, normally sing along to songs throughout the day?
Who knows?
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love2travel wrote:
Don't people who sing, normally sing along to songs throughout the day?
Yes. All the time.
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Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
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love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
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oobu24 wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
Exactly.
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Nancy R wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
Exactly.
Every other thing appears to be known... thought it might be in some Beatle book somewhere... Oh wait, the video with James Cordon, he was singing in the bog!
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love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
Exactly.
Every other thing appears to be known... thought it might be in some Beatle book somewhere... Oh wait, the video with James Cordon, he was singing in the bog!
That was just part of the show. And, no I've never read about it in a book and I've read about 140 Beatles-related books.
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Nancy R wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
Exactly.
Every other thing appears to be known... thought it might be in some Beatle book somewhere... Oh wait, the video with James Cordon, he was singing in the bog!
That was just part of the show. And, no I've never read about it in a book and I've read about 140 Beatles-related books.
Interesting! What are your favorite books? My sister just gave me a beautiful BeaTles book. the Beatles Private View by Robert Freeman who took the photo on the Rubber Soul album.
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love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
Exactly.
Every other thing appears to be known... thought it might be in some Beatle book somewhere... Oh wait, the video with James Cordon, he was singing in the bog!
That was just part of the show. And, no I've never read about it in a book and I've read about 140 Beatles-related books.
Interesting! What are your favorite books? My sister just gave me a beautiful BeaTles book. the Beatles Private View by Robert Freeman who took the photo on the Rubber Soul album.
#1 has to be Tune In by Mark Lewisohn (part 1 of the Beatles biography) All other biographies pale in comparison. In no particular order: John by Cynthia Lennon, Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd and Loving John by May Pang. Also The Longest Cocktail Party by Richard DiLello (about the Apple Years) Linda McCartney: A Portrait by Danny Fields. There are a lot of good ones!
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It's tough to pick up a guitar or play piano and not sing - especially writing songs ( unless you want to write an instrumental). Also tough not doing as you always did. By this I mean if he did more singing with the acoustic guitar or in a certain area of the house - inside or outside. Just guessing here as every person is different. He may also start a song and know if he is okay with it or move on to something else quickly or sing, mumble da da da or la la la in places of singing. He may sing half a song one day and 20 the next day. It's tough not singing as you once did, not hitting the notes that you know you wrote. And then finding a lower key to make it work. Concerts take even more projection of the voice and you don't want to mess up or say nah I don't want to any more of this song. This was all said in fun. I hope he is singing and enjoying it at all times.
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love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
love2travel wrote:
Heck, why I have a paralyzed vocal chord and its so bad those voice recognition phone robots cant even understand me. I still sing along to songs throughout the day. When you love music it's difficult not to.
Now I'm really wondering if Paul sings along to songs throughout the day? Does anyone know?
How would anyone really know unless they lived with him?
Exactly.
Every other thing appears to be known... thought it might be in some Beatle book somewhere... Oh wait, the video with James Cordon, he was singing in the bog!
That was just part of the show. And, no I've never read about it in a book and I've read about 140 Beatles-related books.
Interesting! What are your favorite books? My sister just gave me a beautiful BeaTles book. the Beatles Private View by Robert Freeman who took the photo on the Rubber Soul album.
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Sadly I think Paul's voice is beyond saving. It's even painful to hear his speaking voice these days. I'm not sure why Ringo sounds the same as he did 40 years ago and Paul's voice has aged so badly. Perhaps the starin of continous touring over the past 20 years. To my ears there was a noticeable change in Paul's voice from Flowers in the Dirt to Off the Ground. There was a world tour in between those 2 albums with lots of stadium shows.
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TommyC909 wrote:
Sadly I think Paul's voice is beyond saving. It's even painful to hear his speaking voice these days. I'm not sure why Ringo sounds the same as he did 40 years ago and Paul's voice has aged so badly. Perhaps the starin of continous touring over the past 20 years. To my ears there was a noticeable change in Paul's voice from Flowers in the Dirt to Off the Ground. There was a world tour in between those 2 albums with lots of stadium shows.
Paul does close to 3 hour shows and does all the singing. Ringo does shows where his All-Starr band probably does half the singing in the show. Paul's songs are harder to sing vocally and put more strain on your voice.
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TommyC909 wrote:
Sadly I think Paul's voice is beyond saving. It's even painful to hear his speaking voice these days. I'm not sure why Ringo sounds the same as he did 40 years ago and Paul's voice has aged so badly. Perhaps the starin of continous touring over the past 20 years. To my ears there was a noticeable change in Paul's voice from Flowers in the Dirt to Off the Ground. There was a world tour in between those 2 albums with lots of stadium shows.
My thoughts exactly! Ringo sounds the same as always, but Paul's speaking voice is SO different! It's sad. I loved the way he used to talk, let alone sing!
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oobu24 wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Funny to see this thread near the top again after four years? The cancelling of Paul's recent concerts due to the pandemic must at least have helped off-set the decline of his voice, which is something positive. I can't see it ever improving though as the damage has already been done. If it doesn't get any worse then at least that's fairly encouraging.
That's one way of looking at him not using singing voice this past year. But one could also say that by not using it, it may have deteriorated more. Most singers need a few songs to "warm up" & he hasn't been doing that much at all.
Paul also has hearing problems which may be affecting his vocals.....in some recent interview it said when Paul walked in and sat down his hearing aid fell out. He laughed as he put it back in.....but paul has access to the best vocal coaches in the world, but he doesn't use one, to our knowledge, so....he doesnt think he needs one. Sigh.
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Ospreylady wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
Kestrel wrote:
Funny to see this thread near the top again after four years? The cancelling of Paul's recent concerts due to the pandemic must at least have helped off-set the decline of his voice, which is something positive. I can't see it ever improving though as the damage has already been done. If it doesn't get any worse then at least that's fairly encouraging.
That's one way of looking at him not using singing voice this past year. But one could also say that by not using it, it may have deteriorated more. Most singers need a few songs to "warm up" & he hasn't been doing that much at all.
Paul also has hearing problems which may be affecting his vocals.....in some recent interview it said when Paul walked in and sat down his hearing aid fell out. He laughed as he put it back in.....but paul has access to the best vocal coaches in the world, but he doesn't use one, to our knowledge, so....he doesnt think he needs one. Sigh.
He never took care of his voice like plenty of other artists have done and their voices have aged much better. Paul does not drink enough water during show like other artists which is vocal lesson #101 (lol). He has toured constantly and does a way too long soundcheck which does not help his voice. There is no reason for the over 1 hour soundcheck other than it is a huge money grab for him. While we all appreciate his long shows and giving us our money's worth, it has not come without a cost to him vocally. Years ago, he should have cut his show by at least 30 minutes to help save some wear and tear on his voice. Unlike Ringo, Paul never gets a break during a show. He is singing or talking to the audience the entire time. Anyway, it is too late now. His almost 80 year old voice is what it is (ha ha) and I just hope he does not sound too bad.
P.S. - I also have hearing aids and in the beginning it affects your voice, most people will talk louder. If Paul has been wearing the hearing aids for awhile, he should be used to them and has adjusted his speaking voice.