I have been a huge fan for a while and found his voice a little strange on this song. I started listening to all the songs and his vocals seem to be a little off. ...some pitch problems..... and being a lead singer in a band this is very normal to happen every once in a while. Remember: the vocalist's instrument is his own body! He may have not been feeling well this night. He could have gotten a cold or something! Please don't judge the guy ! He's one of the best musicians of the decade!
He was sick during this performance. Hence the slightly off vocals. And as for WTLI, that performance was definitely enhanced to some extent before released. It just sounds TOO perfect, ya know? Plus there are some videos on youtube from the crowd in the WTLI performance, and you can hear slight differences in John's voice from time to time.
Where the light is is a DVD so i wouldnt be surprised if they did some sort of vocal tampering before they put it out this is 100 percent live on the spot john mayer. and hes damn good if you ask me.
For all those who critisice John Mayer's voice in this concert.... try to play with such a big band behind you, playing that loud without being able to hear yourself (watch he's got that thing off his ear), that's why he's all the concert taking it off!!
It's important to remember that this was a live broadcast, which means it was mixed live. Basically, you're hearing audio just directly input onto the board. Had you been at the show, his voice wouldn't have sounded as "rocky" as it does, because those imperfections get lost in the ambiance of the venue and the sound of the band. Where the Light Is is a much more sophisticated remixed recording (probably more mics picking up ambience sounds, etc - check the condenser mics on the acoustic part).
where the light is was inspiring, but discouraging at the same time. if you aspire to be anything like john mayer, LISTENING to where the light is will make you feel like a piece of sh*t. this reminds me that john mayer is human too, and not perfect all the time. it's encouraging, and he's still the best artist i know.
doubt it. listen to other youtube videos of him performiing live, hes got an amazing live voice, sometimes its even better than on the album. His voice was a little off all night for some reason.
where's intro solo?
lanceguitarplayer 7 months ago
I have been a huge fan for a while and found his voice a little strange on this song. I started listening to all the songs and his vocals seem to be a little off. ...some pitch problems..... and being a lead singer in a band this is very normal to happen every once in a while. Remember: the vocalist's instrument is his own body! He may have not been feeling well this night. He could have gotten a cold or something! Please don't judge the guy ! He's one of the best musicians of the decade!
chumbroso 1 year ago 3
He was sick during this performance. Hence the slightly off vocals. And as for WTLI, that performance was definitely enhanced to some extent before released. It just sounds TOO perfect, ya know? Plus there are some videos on youtube from the crowd in the WTLI performance, and you can hear slight differences in John's voice from time to time.
oldham42 1 year ago
beautiful music! very very nice!
anjolluar 1 year ago
What a performer, composer, and musician..simply awesome!
hickoryou812 1 year ago 2
Where the light is is a DVD so i wouldnt be surprised if they did some sort of vocal tampering before they put it out this is 100 percent live on the spot john mayer. and hes damn good if you ask me.
mogomatt 2 years ago 4
For all those who critisice John Mayer's voice in this concert.... try to play with such a big band behind you, playing that loud without being able to hear yourself (watch he's got that thing off his ear), that's why he's all the concert taking it off!!
josinho2 2 years ago
It's important to remember that this was a live broadcast, which means it was mixed live. Basically, you're hearing audio just directly input onto the board. Had you been at the show, his voice wouldn't have sounded as "rocky" as it does, because those imperfections get lost in the ambiance of the venue and the sound of the band. Where the Light Is is a much more sophisticated remixed recording (probably more mics picking up ambience sounds, etc - check the condenser mics on the acoustic part).
atmstud 2 years ago 6
where the light is was inspiring, but discouraging at the same time. if you aspire to be anything like john mayer, LISTENING to where the light is will make you feel like a piece of sh*t. this reminds me that john mayer is human too, and not perfect all the time. it's encouraging, and he's still the best artist i know.
sononchalant 2 years ago 41
LOL i kno what u mean haha. jm already felt out of my grasp then i watched where the light is then u feel even farther away
ieatchicken133 2 years ago
Well said.
HeartBeatOfYourLife 2 years ago
@sononchalant I feel you on that comment man. I watched his Pinkpop 2010 performance of gravity and was like "fuck... that's it for me."
epicalice 1 year ago
he did play a 2 1/2 hour set the night before and this wa a free tv show so give him some slack, hes still amazing
kinney1990 2 years ago 3
this was alright, but nothing compared to the "Where The Light Is' version, tht gave me goosebumps.
ctnurul 2 years ago 4
Nothing can beat the version in Where the Light Is concert.
armycook23 2 years ago 6
he seems like he may have been high or something.
2207098 2 years ago 2
Disappointing version of daughters, he's still amazing though
mavvvvvv 2 years ago
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its dissapointing to listen to his voice during the "Where The Light Is" concert, then listen to this...ouch. they must have used autotune.
2207098 2 years ago
doubt it. listen to other youtube videos of him performiing live, hes got an amazing live voice, sometimes its even better than on the album. His voice was a little off all night for some reason.
gmoo84 2 years ago 16
Seriously, the version from Where the Light Is is AMAZING
Arigot 2 years ago 3