I disagree regarding the vibrato - a great dramatic rendition mixed with fabulous pianissimo touches (that were better than even McCormack's in my view). Inspirational when live. Look forward to more postings John!
what could be a nice voice is totally ruined by that vibrato, as we say here in California, "a vibrato you can drive a Mack truck through"... I know people do like vibratos, especially in romantic pieces like this, and I guess it is a matter of taste, but being a singer myself, and singing in choirs since 30 years, I know that a vibrato in the mixcan be a real deal breaker, especially in ensemble music. But I don't like it in solo voices either.
The vibrato is hardly wide enough for a bicycle let alone a Californian saying! Please refer however to this in the info: "John suffers from Motor Neurone Disease, diagnosed in August 2007. He finds that music is a wonderful healer, and gains enormous strength from singing in the great male voice choir, Cantorion Colin Jones." It is a miracle that I am able to sing at all!
I guess you do not know the difference between vibrato, wobble, and tremolo. Moreover, contrary to what you say, a nice voice in fact can be totally ruined by straight tone. They way boys choir sing is not supposed to be applied by an adult. (Why so many choir members get fatique after only singing one hour with straight tone in concert?) Moreover, straight tone is suaully out of tone for a steady vibrato is a natural sign of supported voice with good balance. It's not manipulated as you think!
Su'mai John? I heard this being sung live at a recent concert in Conwy. Incredible singing John - love the technique at 3:30 min! Hope to see more posting! Gwych iawn!
nice John. Your vibrato is too wide. It's nearly a 1/2 step in places. You, being in the UK, I'm sure have heard soloists and choir singing with much less or none at all. Keep it easy, never tighten. Put the voice right in the center of a small, to no waver in pitch, production. I think it will sound much better. (I sing countertenor)
The passion.. the emotion... the sensitivity! Very Very nice job. A Wonderful rendition of a truly remarkable piece. Thank you so much for posting!! I love all of these and of the other Cantorian postings. What a thrill it is so be able to sing in groups such as this. I miss it. God Continue to Bless you. Your friend in the States.
Even better than when I heard it , two years ago. Bravo, Encore !
GYLEN1234 1 year ago
I appreciate the voice, and the material, but I agree, too much vibrato,
fortbruce 3 years ago
I disagree regarding the vibrato - a great dramatic rendition mixed with fabulous pianissimo touches (that were better than even McCormack's in my view). Inspirational when live. Look forward to more postings John!
Gwallteriedig77 3 years ago 2
what could be a nice voice is totally ruined by that vibrato, as we say here in California, "a vibrato you can drive a Mack truck through"... I know people do like vibratos, especially in romantic pieces like this, and I guess it is a matter of taste, but being a singer myself, and singing in choirs since 30 years, I know that a vibrato in the mixcan be a real deal breaker, especially in ensemble music. But I don't like it in solo voices either.
schossig 3 years ago
The vibrato is hardly wide enough for a bicycle let alone a Californian saying! Please refer however to this in the info: "John suffers from Motor Neurone Disease, diagnosed in August 2007. He finds that music is a wonderful healer, and gains enormous strength from singing in the great male voice choir, Cantorion Colin Jones." It is a miracle that I am able to sing at all!
cyfieithydd 3 years ago
Hear hear John! :)
Gwallteriedig77 3 years ago 2
I guess you do not know the difference between vibrato, wobble, and tremolo. Moreover, contrary to what you say, a nice voice in fact can be totally ruined by straight tone. They way boys choir sing is not supposed to be applied by an adult. (Why so many choir members get fatique after only singing one hour with straight tone in concert?) Moreover, straight tone is suaully out of tone for a steady vibrato is a natural sign of supported voice with good balance. It's not manipulated as you think!
cyeh2 2 years ago
Listening in again , John. Thanks for sharing and a blessed 2009 to you.
GYLEN1234 3 years ago 2
And a blessed 2009 to you.
cyfieithydd 3 years ago
Su'mai John? I heard this being sung live at a recent concert in Conwy. Incredible singing John - love the technique at 3:30 min! Hope to see more posting! Gwych iawn!
Gwallteriedig77 3 years ago 4
nice John. Your vibrato is too wide. It's nearly a 1/2 step in places. You, being in the UK, I'm sure have heard soloists and choir singing with much less or none at all. Keep it easy, never tighten. Put the voice right in the center of a small, to no waver in pitch, production. I think it will sound much better. (I sing countertenor)
doggy8dog 3 years ago 4
A beautiful voice giving great pleasure. Thank you for this memorable posting.
GYLEN1234 3 years ago 4
Thank you, Thank you! This is wonderful!
You truly are an inspiration to us all. You sing this song majestically.
Thank you for sharing.
Corrie121 3 years ago 4
Wonderful tenor song
Beutifull sound
Thanks a lot
ALLAN
burdburd 3 years ago 4
Wonderful. Many thanks.
MehefinHeulog 3 years ago 4
Rhagaorol
DewiHarries1000 3 years ago 4
Bendigedig!
usenetposts 3 years ago 5
Very nice, John boy! Hope to meet you away over there in Wales some day!
DanishCartoonist 3 years ago 5
Bravo, John!
adamflowerstenor 3 years ago 7
This man knows how to sing! Bravo! TY.
paulostroff99 3 years ago 7
The strength with which you are living life is truly inspiring, God bless you and keep on singing.
nanbil 3 years ago 7
The wonderful song, beautifully sung. Bravissimo!!!
Tenor65 3 years ago 5
Thank you John for letting me know this was posted, lovely!!!!!! xx
sharonessex 3 years ago 5
Truly beautiful!!! Bravo!
The passion.. the emotion... the sensitivity! Very Very nice job. A Wonderful rendition of a truly remarkable piece. Thank you so much for posting!! I love all of these and of the other Cantorian postings. What a thrill it is so be able to sing in groups such as this. I miss it. God Continue to Bless you. Your friend in the States.
bigtube1975 3 years ago 5
What a beautiful, touching performance! Bravissimo!!!*****
oleganna 3 years ago 6
The human voice is the most beautiful of all instruments!
blaine
sloopy312 3 years ago 5
sloopy312- Amen to that!
paulostroff99 3 years ago 6
Cyflwyniad ysbrydoledig.Dylai dewrder John fod yn destun gwyddeildra ymhob un ohonom.
An inspiring performance.John's valiant battle against his illness should be a humble lesson to every one of us
bryntomos 3 years ago 5
Deugrun bach yn llifo fy moch wrth wrando ar John yn canu hon, Da Iawn
JINX1270 3 years ago 7