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I think Danielle's singing is effortless...within her someone narrow range. I think that Amber has a far greater range. Also, the more I watch/hear Danielle, the less I like her. For someone who doesn't emote at all, she somehow comes across as very fake to me.
After seeing them perform the same song together last night I can't imagine how anyone can believe this about their respective ranges. Danielle hit the low notes much harder where Amber struggled to get them out. Danielle has much stronger control of her upper register, and her voice is much less strained and has a lot more clarity on the louder high notes. Danielle is singing them while Amber is shouting them.
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Originally Posted by hodgemo2
And Adam didn't pick Amber over Judith. He picked Amber over Sasha, who is also still hanging around. Judith battled Karina (who was also stolen by Shakira).
My mistake. Sasha is way better than Amber too. IMO.
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Danielle has them both beat handily in terms of her ease of range. She hits notes effortlessly, or at least makes it appear effortless, that the other two are clearly straining to hit. I also think her voice quality is better and it has a clarity about it compared to the other two, especially Holly, but I guess that's subjective. I wasn't surprised to see Holly go.
There's also a major difference between Danielle and Taylor Swift: Danielle can actually sing in tune during live performances. And she's a lot easier to look at too.
A Michelle win isn't that far-fetched. Best I can tell the only thing standing between her and victory is Danielle, and if the top three come down to Michelle and two country acts, the other two may split the country-fan vote and hand Michelle the win.
Meanwhile many people thought Adam was a straight-up fool for picking Amber over Judith in the battle rounds. Meanwhile, Amber is still around while Judith is gone -- a gross injustice if you ask me.
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That's interesting that you think Danielle's voice is clearer. I guess we all hear differently. I thought that Amber's voice quality sounds cleaner and she sounds more in-tune with what she is singing while Danielle's voice sounds at times a little raspier. Don't get me wrong, I do not think Danielle sounds raspy, I just don't hear that same clarity, but she does seem able to belt out tunes with what appears to be less effort, but I personally enjoy watching a singer express what they are singing. The opportunity for both of them to sing together really sold me on Amber. IMO, she is the better singer with better range and is the more diverse singer. Even my roommate who's favorite is Danielle agreed.
That's interesting that you think Danielle's voice is clearer. I guess we all hear differently. I thought that Amber's voice quality sounds cleaner and she sounds more in-tune with what she is singing while Danielle's voice sounds at times a little raspier. Don't get me wrong, I do not think Danielle sounds raspy, I just don't hear that same clarity, but she does seem able to belt out tunes with what appears to be less effort, but I personally enjoy watching a singer express what they are singing. The opportunity for both of them to sing together really sold me on Amber. IMO, she is the better singer with better range and is the more diverse singer.
I'll grant you more diverse, Danielle has a classic "country" vocal style most suitable for that specific genre. As for the rest I vehemently disagree. I'm having flashbacks to my vocal training days when I was a younger lad and I can just feel my throat and torso tensing up when Amber revs up for the big high notes. Sometimes it's literally physically uncomfortable for me to listen to her.
I'll grant you more diverse, Danielle has a classic "country" vocal style most suitable for that specific genre. As for the rest I vehemently disagree. I'm having flashbacks to my vocal training days when I was a younger lad and I can just feel my throat and torso tensing up when Amber revs up for the big high notes. Sometimes it's literally physically uncomfortable for me to listen to her.
I agree with you completely. While I have said that I love Amber's voice, and she is just about my favorite, I too have vocal training and hear the same things you do. Amber has no low register at all - when she sang "Crazy" she had to alter the notes at the bottom and even then I could not hear them. Same with Eternal Flame. One other problem she has is that she struggles on her high notes - she can't hit them square on, she always "slides up" to them. That's OK in country music, that is a style. But it doesn't work for pop or rock. She can get vocal training to overcome these weaknesses, just as Danielle can get training to become more expressive. They are both good in their own ways.
The only negative thing for me last night was the Madonna song for Michelle and Sasha. That was not the right song for them, they deserved a song that would showcase their talent better. That was not a good fit a all. But I also loved Amber and Danielle on Eternal Flame...Awesome!
Yes, I thought the same thing about that Madonna song - what were they thinking? I love the song itself, but not for these two artists. Seems like they were showcasing some 80s' pop this week, but surely they could have come up with something more suitable than that.
I am happy that Michelle is still holding strong. I loved the second song she sang this week.
I can't even keep the names of all the blonde girls on this show straight. They all blur together for me. Probably because I am not a fan of country music. The Swon brothers bore me.
I too was impressed with the way the Swon Brothers, when they were saved, immediately started comforting Holly, who clearly wasn't handling it well. Blake, too. I'm sure he was heartbroken when he realized he'd be losing one of his team members.
Agree with the bad song choice for Sasha and Michelle. Loved Amber and Danielle's version of "Eternal Flame" and may even have to download it if it's available on iTunes. Always did like that song.
I appreciate Michelle's uniqueness, but I would also like to see her change up her wardrobe more. Too much of the same thing every week.
I don't think she's as popular, but I do think Sasha has a better voice and is more versatile than Amber.
Agree with the poster who thought Holly and the Swon Bros. sounded good together and could become a group like Lady Antebellum. I really liked their collaboration last night. I also happe to think Danielle and the Swon Bros. sound good together too.
Finally, although I didn't mention it in my previous comments about last night's show, I am kind of glad that all four judges still have a contestant in the semi-finals. I like Usher and Shakira so much that I'd hate to see one of them have to lose before that point.
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I thought that Amber's voice quality sounds cleaner and she sounds more in-tune with what she is singing while Danielle's voice sounds at times a little raspier. Don't get me wrong, I do not think Danielle sounds raspy, I just don't hear that same clarity, but she does seem able to belt out tunes with what appears to be less effort, but I personally enjoy watching a singer express what they are singing. The opportunity for both of them to sing together really sold me on Amber. IMO, she is the better singer with better range and is the more diverse singer. Even my roommate who's favorite is Danielle agreed.