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Poll Question: Which singer suits your tastes better?
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    Posted: May 22 2010 at 08:27
Van Der Graaf Generator and Yes are both similar in that they both are (at times), a more lyrical and vocal group than other Prog bands I've heard. But in many ways, they are also different. Jon Anderson's lyrics and music tend to be lighthearted and positive, while Hammill's is usually dark. So, the question is, which do you prefer? Personally, I'm not big on vocalists but Hammill is one of the few I like, so my vote goes to him. His lyrics are fantastic, and his delivery of them is one of the most passionate and strongest I've heard.
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I like both very much, but I prefer Andersons singing style slightly over Hammills
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Hammill of course!  My all-time favorite singer and lyricist.  Anderson's good, but sometimes his voice kind get a little irritating after a while, and I'm not a fan of his hippy-drippy spiritual lyrics.
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Points: 2766 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 10:40
Voted Hammill, although "both" would have been an option too.
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No contest, Hammill by miles, Jon is one of the most boring singers I have had to bear with (because Yes are so awesome), in and outside of prog.
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I like your new sig, Zombywoof.  However, it was severely slowing down Safari earlier (I tried to get on to this page multiple times,) causing it to crash.  Would you mind changing it or finding a similar non-animated .gif?
 
I love that performance of A Plague of Light-House Keepers off the Godbluff DVD, though.  My favorite part was when Hammill maniacally banged the piano during "The Clot Thickens".LOL
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Points: 1217 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 11:38
Originally posted by UndercoverBoy UndercoverBoy wrote:

I like your new sig, Zombywoof.  However, it was severely slowing down Safari earlier (I tried to get on to this page multiple times,) causing it to crash.  Would you mind changing it or finding a similar non-animated .gif?
 
I love that performance of A Plague of Light-House Keepers off the Godbluff DVD, though.  My favorite part was when Hammill maniacally banged the piano during "The Clot Thickens".LOL


No problem! And where did you get the Godbluff DVD? I've been searching for it.
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Hammill. No question.
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Originally posted by Zombywoof Zombywoof wrote:

Originally posted by UndercoverBoy UndercoverBoy wrote:

I like your new sig, Zombywoof.  However, it was severely slowing down Safari earlier (I tried to get on to this page multiple times,) causing it to crash.  Would you mind changing it or finding a similar non-animated .gif?
 
I love that performance of A Plague of Light-House Keepers off the Godbluff DVD, though.  My favorite part was when Hammill maniacally banged the piano during "The Clot Thickens".LOL


No problem! And where did you get the Godbluff DVD? I've been searching for it.
Netflix.
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Originally posted by Tsevir Leirbag Tsevir Leirbag wrote:

Hammill. No question.

Exactly that.
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Originally posted by A Person A Person wrote:

Originally posted by Tsevir Leirbag Tsevir Leirbag wrote:

Hammill. No question.

Exactly that.


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Anderson isn't my favourite vocalist but he's good and light years ahead of Hamill.
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Points: 4095 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 17:22
Jon's voice was invented for prog---his voice is amazing and totally unique. Yes should continue to record with him---(and tour with Benoit.).  His lyrics are a mixed bag---when they are good they are very, very good--but when they are bad.... 
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Points: 900 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 17:40
I'm surprised Petey's way ahead here. I love the guy, and he's way, way ahead of that weak little Anderson, but I figured Yes had enough hardcore fans to win any poll involving the band in any way.
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Points: 19557 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 18:24
I don't like most VDGG or Hammill solo work, while I love Yes.......But my vote goes to the best singer of them both....Peter Hammill.
 
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Points: 37491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 18:24
Hammill's, arguably, hammy vocals may make some people ill, but I'll certainly take his ham over Anderson's cheese (ham and cheese, you see) any day. 

Another no doubt, Hammill vote.
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Originally posted by LiquidEternity LiquidEternity wrote:

I'm surprised Petey's way ahead here. I love the guy, and he's way, way ahead of that weak little Anderson, but I figured Yes had enough hardcore fans to win any poll involving the band in any way.


weak little Anderson ?

Have you heard 'olias of sunhillow' ? Jon's vocal performance on this album is truly impressive. And also the song "song of seven".
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Points: 37491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 22 2010 at 18:56
I rather like this:



Saw Kitaro and Anderson in concert.
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