Sunday, 22 December 2013

[Question] Which Christmas Songs Are Keeping You Festive in 2013?



Tis the season for Christmas music! With that being so, I'd like to know: what are you listening to this festive period? The year has seen many of our talented Divas releasing albums dedicated to the season, but I'll be interested to know if any songs from those sets have made your playlist this year. If so, then let me know which, in the comments!

More impressive than the amount of albums we've seen come our way, is that two of those releases have birthed original tunes- Leona Lewis' One More Sleep and Kelly Clarkson's Underneath The Tree- that have actually managed to give Mariah's All I Want For Christmas Is you a run for her airplay money. Something practically unheard of in years gone by! I suppose subsequent Christmases will tell us if these newbies truly have the staying power of the Carey classic, but it doesn't take away from the fact that they have been all over radio this year.

So come on friends, share the Christmas song(s) that have been keeping your spirits festive this month.


Thoughts?
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94 comments:

  1. Coleman22 December 2013 at 19:02

    Donny Hathaway - "This Christmas".

    I, absolutely, love this song and this Man's voice; soulful & elegant.

    He is truly missed.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkqjjYP53vQ

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  2. Leith22 December 2013 at 19:06

    Leaving aside that I kinda hate Christmas for many and very variated reasons (the main one being that everyone arround me seems to get a couple in this season but me...) there ara e afew Christmas songs I love:

    Coldplay's Christmas lights
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1rYmzQ8C9Q
    Simple plan's Christmas list
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuGQBfDFsXo
    Naya Rivera's Silent night
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GxwcZYaGt4

    Lea Michele's Auld lang syne

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKtQS_prDh0

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  3. Opie Ever222 December 2013 at 19:09

    Not sure about the song but agreed on the voice. :-)

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  4. William Monk22 December 2013 at 19:09

    I have a playlist for lonely Christmas

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  5. Josh Sensei22 December 2013 at 19:10

    STILL ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS UNTIL I DIE!!!!!!!!!!

    AIWFC is probably the most versatile christmas song ever. you can listen/sing this even it's not Christmas season yet, you could sing this to your lover, you could sing this when you feel lonely, you can sing this when you feel festive and many more. this song is boundless!!!!!!! but one of my fave is that you can party with it!!!!

    http://i.imgur.com/u8pPvis.gif

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  6. Opie Ever222 December 2013 at 19:13

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZiadb3bpOI

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  7. Eric Gewlas22 December 2013 at 19:15

    I'm a fan of Whitneys "joy to the World"

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  8. William Monk22 December 2013 at 19:17

    I love the church vibe

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  9. JustErics22 December 2013 at 19:20

    Right? It starts of slow and lilting and then just explodes with a gospel sound.

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  10. William Monk22 December 2013 at 19:53

    Love this so much, I love her voice. I think like Mariah she sounds best when in gospel.

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  11. William Monk22 December 2013 at 19:58

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20_eed97Lzw love this

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  12. Coleman22 December 2013 at 20:00

    I agree.

    Both her & Mariah have a personal relationship with God; they're singing to their Saviour when performing Gospel music and o the emotion is greater and much more genuine.

    Case in Point: STUNNING VOCALS!!!!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXO3Hk5FHlg

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  13. William Monk22 December 2013 at 20:07

    I haven't this till now, wow this is amazing.

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  14. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 20:25

    A few other songs I really like, since you guys are playing ball (Thanks very much for the quick comments!):

    Kate Bush- "Snowflake". There's a particular cadence in here that always make me melt.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEWMYfcg1o8

    Tori Amos- "Winter": More seasonal than Christmassy, but still makes me think of the holidays.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-IsiAfjhck

    Joni Mitchell- "River": One of my all time favourite songs. Ever. Period.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpFudDAYqxY#

    Christina Aguilera- "Silent Night": Reminds me of yesteryear.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVbGvoljwfc

    Darlene Love: "Christmas (Baby please come home)": Let's be real for a second. There would be no "All I Want For Christmas" without this song. Mariah even covered it on her first holiday album. LOVE it.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV8x7H3DD8Y

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  15. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 20:27

    even at speed her diction and phrasing remains flawless!

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  16. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 20:28

    Lol! I'll try remember that. Here's the Whitney version, for anyone interested :
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATqL4_8A_yc

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  17. William Monk22 December 2013 at 20:29

    I know sometimes I try to sing along with her usually ends up with tons of jumbled words

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  18. JustErics22 December 2013 at 20:43

    :)

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  19. JustErics22 December 2013 at 21:08

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUriY3wmLuY I like this too.

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  20. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 21:54

    also, since we're talking about Christmas....lol.http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/43470baa6b1511e38acb12a792d289a8_8.jpg

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  21. Ciloprano22 December 2013 at 21:56

    Oh yes!! this is one of my favorite Christmas songs! And one of my favorie from them... Chris Martin is a music genius and I'm in love with his voice

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  22. Issmene22 December 2013 at 21:56

    Mostly acapella christmas song, like this one:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSUFzC6_fp8

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  23. MikeyPop22 December 2013 at 21:57

    I know that people on this site are gonna be super divided on this, but I really do love Ariana Grande's new Christmas EP, her original song, Snow in California is gorgeous. And I also like her minimalist cover of Baby, It's Cold Outside from two years ago with Mac Miller. So to ease the tension of me liking Ariana Grande, here, have my favorite Christmas video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMkMT-7RfP0

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  24. Leith22 December 2013 at 22:39

    I have my own way to get through Christmas http://www.bfotos.com/albums/compras/almohada-brazo.jpg

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  25. William Monk22 December 2013 at 22:53

    I didn't realize she got that big.

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  26. William Monk22 December 2013 at 22:53

    hahaha perfect

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  27. Opie Ever222 December 2013 at 22:57

    Well, we at least know she didn't skip any Christmas Dinners Past ;-)

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  28. Opie Ever222 December 2013 at 23:03

    I swear I almost posted Snowflake! :-)

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  29. Brian22 December 2013 at 23:05

    Did you see the one of her doing a "Tradition" of walking her dog in the snow dressed in THAT?!

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  30. Brian22 December 2013 at 23:07

    I love all the ones mentioned in the article and comments section (especially Kelly, omg Underneath the Tree has been my SONG) but for the moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua-216ZtNLY

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  31. Brian22 December 2013 at 23:08

    Well she was pregnant with twins so she got pretty huge by the time those demonic kids ate their way out of her stretch out cervix.

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  32. Brian22 December 2013 at 23:09

    Whats even worse is her "Moments" video...

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  33. William Monk22 December 2013 at 23:14

    Haha that explains the theory that the pregnancy hurt her vocals.

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  34. Luiz22 December 2013 at 23:24

    Really?

    Leona's and Kelly's amateur carols don't even get close to Mariah's. Even though, both Ladies tried to copy the whole thing. So sad, DD. Shame on you!

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  35. Leith22 December 2013 at 23:32

    I don't know if it's DD editing your posts again or just the huge boredom of reading your constant praise of Mariah, but everytime you post all I read is: bla bla bla I have a creepy obsession with Mariah bla bla bla

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  36. Opie Ever222 December 2013 at 23:49

    This is starting to turn into a Mariah thread.
    Therefor...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y8JCR0V1UI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4jowJmp-H4

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP_eA_BYq98

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  37. Opie Ever222 December 2013 at 23:51

    Funny thing..whichever it is,I am reading the same thing. :-)

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  38. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 23:52

    Hey, you come and listen to the radio over here and tell me whats getting played more! Regardless of that, I'm sure I said on a different post that i'm not feeling either song! So don't try coming for me boi- I'm feeling crazy tonight!! https://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc0ie4IwXL1riy0uno1_400.gif

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  39. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 23:53

    I haven't listened to it...

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  40. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 23:53

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE these guys

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  41. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 23:54

    It's gorgeous, right!

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  42. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 23:55

    Was going to do a Leona Vs Mariah with this song...may still do so.

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  43. Diva Devotee22 December 2013 at 23:56

    I did indeed. Let's let everyone else enjoy that "moment", too. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/12/22/article-2527841-1A3FD37400000578-711_634x687.jpg

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  44. Leith23 December 2013 at 00:02

    No, seriously, if I was Mariah I'd be totally freaked out...

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  45. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 00:05

    Absolutely! That whole album is perfect for the time of year....obviously LOL

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  46. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 00:07

    I know! So would I.

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  47. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 00:09

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopuknnRX2I

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  48. Mel R23 December 2013 at 01:39

    I always watch this performance once Christmas rolls around. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xg953f_crystal-kay_music "Journey" isn't really a Christmas song, but it's a nice winter ballad.

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  49. Mel R23 December 2013 at 01:42

    I was just listening to Kate Bush earlier. I ,for some reason, had the urge to listen to "Running Up That Hill".

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  50. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 03:38

    Not for nothing Eric but that change doesn't make you very anonymous. ;-)

    Diva Devotee: [Question] Which Christmas Songs Are Keeping You ...
    www.divadevotee.com/.../Question-What-Christmas-Song-Is-Keeping-Y...‎5 hours ago - JustErics 22 December 2013 19:20 ... I know that people on this site are gonna be super divided on this, but I really do love Ariana Grande's ...
    Diva Devotee: [Question] Which Christmas Songs Are Keeping You ...
    www.divadevotee.com/.../Question-What-Christmas-Song-Is-Keeping-Y...‎7 hours ago - Diva Devotee · Home · Vocal Ranges · Reviews · Copy Cats .... JustErics 22 December 2013 19:20. Right? It starts of slow and lilting and then ...

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  51. JustErics23 December 2013 at 04:05

    I can still try. :)

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  52. ruru23 December 2013 at 05:36

    i should be listening to some kind of diva ballad but this seems to be my tune for the season, although vicky vox (the big girl) can seriously belt.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aFazmEOptg

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  53. Josh Sensei23 December 2013 at 05:39

    LOL Japanese are hell of innovative people !!!!

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  54. Kayleeh23 December 2013 at 08:09

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7usjnxWqhU Anyone?

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  55. #Dreamfighter23 December 2013 at 10:09

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElJ0fiD0lkc Powerful Rendition of of Holy Night or a song of Josh Groban Christmas Songs...

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  56. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 12:04

    Indeed Eric! IMO..that is the wise move. :-)

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  57. JustErics23 December 2013 at 12:38

    My friends looked me up on google and saw pictures of Celine Dion, Mariah etc alongside me and I was like wtf? I traced it al back to this site. So I'm trying to prevent more of it from happening.

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  58. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 14:02

    LOL You're friends made fun of that?

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  59. JustErics23 December 2013 at 14:53

    No I don't think they noticed lol. But I did and was like "what"?

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  60. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 15:14

    Hahaha you were like.....


    http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r349/reddragon2_photos/thatssotruecom_1209_1329759291.gif

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  61. JustErics23 December 2013 at 17:08

    LOL. PLOT TWIST: I was Mariah Carey the entire time.

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  62. Prince Azulon23 December 2013 at 17:59

    I like Mariah too but come on. Don't expect Mariah to retain her pipes soon they'll rust... as people always say, "You don't know what you have until you lose it."

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  63. Prince Azulon23 December 2013 at 18:01

    Mariah's Oh Holy Night
    Whitney Houston whole Christmas album :D

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  64. Josh Sensei23 December 2013 at 20:00

    You guys need to watch Mimi's interview!! it was damn hilarious!!!! those shades were deadly

    http://31.media.tumblr.com/ee37dcb6da768c4a05910f5abd9484d0/tumblr_my8stfsNd81qk08n1o4_250.gif

    http://24.media.tumblr.com/d4970c6e7c7bebd5c40bdaad602f29b1/tumblr_my8stfsNd81qk08n1o3_250.gif

    http://24.media.tumblr.com/98190463601b16d9fe1843cc90666e3f/tumblr_my8stfsNd81qk08n1o1_250.gif

    http://25.media.tumblr.com/a79246f7353a91fccbdc2b7315745b84/tumblr_my8stfsNd81qk08n1o2_250.gif

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEYY86tSzSA

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  65. Opie Ever223 December 2013 at 21:28

    LOL Hi Mariah.

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  66. Crystal23 December 2013 at 22:27

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mg2fJpEcFU I love this. My only critic would be to quit the throaty belts but I guess that song needs some edge to it ...

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  67. StarkidBecca23 December 2013 at 22:58

    I'm adoring Tori Kelly so much right now!
    She's underrated, it's not fair that she's not as big as some of the talentless "divas" that are out there!

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  68. Prince Azulon24 December 2013 at 00:12

    By far one of the best interviews. Mariah seems very humble and seems comfortable and genuine.

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  69. MikeyPop24 December 2013 at 01:01

    I am obsessed with this interview omg. And Andy Cohen is the best

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  70. MikeyPop24 December 2013 at 01:03

    I swear she was pregnant for 19 months.

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  71. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:44

    I loved this. It's always great to see Mariah interviewed by people she's comfortable around- as is the case whenever she's around Alan carr http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ZLO9X7YEM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzHodqBID_0

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQfMTNT2wck

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  72. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:45

    HAHAHHAAAH. I was in stitches watching their Blurred lines parody.

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  73. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:46

    I feel like I should be by an open fire with wine, listening to that.

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  74. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:47

    That woman is too much. Seriously, her music is something else.

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  75. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:48

    I'm guessing the down votes are because of the gif...lol

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  76. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:48

    share, let's all cry together

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  77. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:49

    LOL!

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  78. Diva Devotee24 December 2013 at 01:51

    Never heard this before. It's so weird, despite listening to Jazmine so much I still didn't know what she looks like. She definitely doesn't look like her album covers. And since you brought up the song, here's Christina doing what she does best.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftva4G2vmDw

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  79. Black Robin24 December 2013 at 02:29

    Lol, so you haven't seen much of Jazmine's live singing? And I agree, she doesn't look much like her album covers. For one they nip and tuck her with Photoshop....

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  80. Opie Ever224 December 2013 at 03:11

    Nah, mine was because I am just sick and tired of Mariah's song.
    Though that gif IS bloody irritating. ;-)

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  81. DruncanDonuts24 December 2013 at 07:08

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UigDxay6W34

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  82. Lovatic24 December 2013 at 07:53

    Yesterday I listened for the first time to Mariah's "Merry Christmas II You" and it's fantastic. My favorite tracks are: Oh Santa, Christmas Time Is In the Air Again, The First Noel/Born Is the King, O Come All Ye Faithful, One child and of course All I Want For Christmas Is You :D

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  83. jeremiahsaint24 December 2013 at 09:42

    out of all the pop stars who release christmas songs i honestly mariah has no competition here - all i want for christmas is a classic
    its just such a happy song with awesome vocals


    i do love kellys christmas album too!!!
    but shes always been one of my faves - i still love - my grown up christmas list

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  84. MALIBU24 December 2013 at 22:09

    talk all you want, streisand and dion....everyone else....6 o'clock

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  85. Lolo25 December 2013 at 15:21

    this is so good ! Pentatotix and Tori teamed up to call some of their followers to do a mash-up of random songs. Oh and Tori sustained a whistle G6 !!


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmQOYEc3qxU

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  86. Lolo25 December 2013 at 22:50

    the note is at 10:40 :)

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  87. Dame8 January 2014 at 15:23

    The Queen of Pop vocals, IMHO.

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  88. Tonixcale10 January 2014 at 09:21

    Kelly rarely utilizes head voice and in most case has been accessed above the A5 mark. However, that is not where it begins. Most notably but not technically. Kelly's shown use of Head Voice at E5. It has a Very strong, thick, and operatic sound that easily resonates throughout a wholesome venue without a Microphone. She showcases that in her small rendition of Waiting on My Dearie in her school play. She was around 15/16 at the time. When her sound is connected it's very strong. Clarkson's voice is very nice and powerful in more classical stylings. She also tends to be more flexible and versatile with her Dynamics as well. When Kelly uses her voice as an instrument the delivery is so great. She definitely has a great throat and knows how to use it masterfully, when she chooses. Shen she's sung songs like Why Don't You Try (live), Because Of You by Tony Bennett, Baby Blue Eyes and Changes the skill is very evident and at a high degree. I wish she'd sing more songs that compliment the characteristics of her voice & the skill she has as a vocalist. I also love how she's able to easily take on big climaxes seamlessly and nail them. Her vocal delivery is highly superb when she's actually utilizing her true skills. Can't wait to hear more from her. It should be known that Clarkson possesses One of the greatest voices in pop music ever, and in general.

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  89. Sasuke Uchiha14 January 2014 at 05:42

    No, her voice isn't strong. Her fach has nothing to do with it. Mariah Carey, one of the greatest vocalists to come along, is a Light Lyric. Her voice is absolutely strong. And singer singer is someone who uses their voice in an extraordinary way, which she hasn't in my opinion. Diana is matter of fact to the track. No finesse, innovation, wit or anything. She's someone I personally consider Karaoke. Sorry lol

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  90. Allen31 January 2014 at 08:32

    Exactly I agree with that fully.

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  91. Allen31 January 2014 at 08:33

    It is true!

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  92. DK25 February 2014 at 16:56

    I hate her voice

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  93. MPC28 February 2014 at 18:54

    I almost did.

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  94. John14 April 2014 at 11:15

    Indeed, she controls well her voice - transfering in many songs from the power of her nasal abilites - (she hold's her reserve well) and yes, many singer's do - unto "boisting" their diaphrams then continuing the range. No "natural" singer can do this well, but many with schooling do. It's hard to do. I haven't been able to determine Franklin's ability or Ann Wilson's - but Barbara seems to have the better control of her D's and even C's.

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