Best singer ever?

[Arkhangelsk]

Which singer do you think is the most skilled in the world? I personally think that Russian singer Vitas [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjO_VXHxsRw&feature=related] is the most talented singer ever.

EDIT: Also, Matt Heafy from Trivium, simply cause he has such a strong voice. He can go from heavy screaming that would break anyone's lungs in 5 seconds, to beautiful 100% clean singing.

 

[GodsOneMistake]

Me laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa *glass shatters*

 

[IamSARAhearMYgrr]

M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold in my opinion

 

[CJ1145]

I prefer Michael Stipe, because even if he isn't the best technical performance, he really pours his heart and soul into his music, and it shows vibrantly.

 

[BBQ Platypus]

I'd have to go with Roger Daltrey.

 

[ryai458]

i dont know enough singers to have an opinion so this was pointless

 

[Avatar Roku]

I wanna go with an oldie and say Ella Fitzgerald.

 

[IamSARAhearMYgrr]

actually it said "what singer do YOU think" so yes I think M. Shadows is an amazing singer and what you have to say about it frankly doesn't matter.

 

[Kuliani]

Oddly enough, Mariah Carey. Yeah yeah, I don't much like her music, but you can't dispute the skill, power, and talent of the voice.

If I have to also like the music, then I'd have to go with Old Blue Eyes. Sinatra may not have been the most technically skilled singer, but his voice does have a certain talent for relaxation and pleasantry.

I'm showing my age, aren't I?

 

[NeutralDrow]

Tarja Turunen.

 

[Kuliani]

I wanna go with an oldie and say Ella Fitzgerald.

Ooo, good call. Probably the best woman singer for ease-of-listening in history.

Now that I think about it though, the Siren's from Homer's Odyssey trump all other singers. I don't know of any singer that is SOOOO good that it would cause sailors to smash their ships and drown just to hear them.

 

[SmilingKitsune]

I adore Sia Furler, here's one of my favourite songs of hers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSH7fblcGWM

 

[WittyName]

Tarja Turunen.

Agree.

 

[DrDeath3191]

Probably cliche, but I rather like Utada Hikaru's voice.

 

[pigeon_of_doom]

Jeff Buckley. Some people don't like his falsetto, but I love it. Quite frightening vocal range (eight octaves if that means anything to you).

 

[Kuliani]

Oddly enough, Mariah Carey. Yeah yeah, I don't much like her music, but you can't dispute the skill, power, and talent of the voice.

If I have to also like the music, then I'd have to go with Old Blue Eyes. Sinatra may not have been the most technically skilled singer, but his voice does have a certain talent for relaxation and pleasantry.

I'm showing my age, aren't I?

Ok just one question for you, Sinatra or Tony Bennette?

I'd prefer Sinatra. Perhaps just my life, but a more pleasant and relaxing voice brings more appreciation to me. Bennett does have a flare to make one smile and he definitely feels more engaging with the audience, which is vocal talent, not music, in my opinion.

 

[Laro]

Freddy Mercury for me.
His impressive range, and the fact that he mastered both classic and rock leaves me with a huge amount of respect for him.