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Poll Question: Who do you think got it?
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    Posted: July 18 2005 at 13:22

I am a big Gabriel-era Genesis fan, but if I must stay objective It's too brutal for me to choose..

It's hard, but I finally say Gabriel.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 13:34
Peter Gabriel is definitely most recognizable among those voices.  He may not be technically best, but his name is synonymous with prog.  Most others on that list do not match his importance (IMO of course), or they are not as recognizable (PF may be more influential and popular, but most people do not know gilmour's or waters' voices distinctively).  Geddy lee has a powerful and recognizable voice, but it is more often a source of antipathy toward prog (how often have i heard, "Does he really have to sing that high?").
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 13:40
There are many I can think of, but THE VOICE has to be Jon Anderson.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 13:49
GREG LAKE=THE VOICE
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 13:57
Jon Anderson .
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 14:59
Peter hammill can do whatever he wants with his voice...he is the best by far.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 15:24

Originally posted by Hammill Hammill wrote:

Peter hammill can do whatever he wants with his voice...he is the best by far.

the question wasn't who is best, but who is THE voice.

IMO, it's very close between Gabriel and Anderson, but because Yes had more commercial recognition at that point, i'd have to go with Anderson.  When i think PROG in general, i think of Anderson's high, unmistakeable voice.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 15:27

^BTW, i'm not saying Hammill wasn't a great singer, because he was far better than Anderson, he just doesn't come to mind right away when i think of prog. But it's just a matter of opinion,   to each their own.....

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 15:35
Originally posted by Fearless Fearless wrote:

Originally posted by Hammill Hammill wrote:

Peter hammill can do whatever he wants with his voice...he is the best by far.

the question wasn't who is best, but who is THE voice.

IMO, it's very close between Gabriel and Anderson, but because Yes had more commercial recognition at that point, i'd have to go with Anderson.  When i think PROG in general, i think of Anderson's high, unmistakeable voice.




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 17:02
I know that many on that list haven't the same importance in prog generally, but I thought as I wrote that list that everybody should have a possibilty to vote his favourite, that's what the idea was all about. Everybody here got his favourite voice and that could be for a symphonic prog listener Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Peter Hammill or someone else. A listener of prog metal can choose between Geoff Tate, James LaBrie, Mike Baker or else. Most people got a different taste when it comes to enjoy a voice of a singer and that could be very variable, if a singer is important for the historical background or less.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2005 at 19:07
Gildenlöw!
 The guy has it all. The perfect singer.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2005 at 20:33
Jon Anderson for me. One of the most copied and imo the quintessential voice in prog.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2005 at 20:45

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 02:08

Originally posted by GoldenSpiral GoldenSpiral wrote:

Peter Gabriel is definitely most recognizable among those voices.  He may not be technically best, but his name is synonymous with prog.  Most others on that list do not match his importance (IMO of course), or they are not as recognizable (PF may be more influential and popular, but most people do not know gilmour's or waters' voices distinctively).  Geddy lee has a powerful and recognizable voice, but it is more often a source of antipathy toward prog (how often have i heard, "Does he really have to sing that high?").

When it comes to recognisability, Peter Hammill takes the bisquit. And he is much more influental in prog than most people realise. PH or VdGG may not be known to a big audience, but they are certainly known among musicians. Even Peter Gabriel admits to be influenced by him!



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 02:53
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 09:40
I voted for Ian Anderson!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 09:57
Daniel Gildenlow's voice is absolutely beautiful but I agree with most here that Hammill has the most recongnisable and expressive voice and is THE voice of Prog for me too.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 09:57

I feel like some sort of spoilsport, but THE voice doesn't exist. Peter Gabriel, Peter Hammill and Greg Lake (to name just a few) have 3 completely different voices, but all 3 are very representative voices for prog. Gabriel's very versatile, story-telling way of singing, Hammill's intense and soulful way of singing and Lake's (sometimes) romantic way of singing.

 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 10:16
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 25 2005 at 09:17
RIP Freddie .. in fact, the whole band had incredible voices.
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