The Roth Show

[PETE'S BROTHER]

the enemy of his own voice

[ELVIS]

Dave mentions that it's in these studios he uses them to keep his voice in shape... I'm not convinced. What I heard wasn't what is exercised in a proper vocal training scenario. What I hear is just fucking around and vocal masturbation.

That's how Dave has always done it...

Some of Dave's best work has been made up on the spot...

Alex criticized Dave on this time an again over the years over what he perceived as being ill prepared...

And I would also that Dave recording little things like this is a lot better for vocal training than getting dragon tattoos...

[Zing!]

And I would also that Dave recording little things like this is a lot better for vocal training than getting dragon tattoos..:

Can't argue with that. At least Dave's making an effort to actually go into a recording studio once in awhile instead of a tattoo parlor or dog kennel. Maybe there's hope...

[Never was]

But going in and repeating bad vocal mechanics actually hurts his voice. Forcing high out of your range often enough actually will impact your low end by hurting the elasticity of your vocal chords.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

True. But why publicize the fact? These recent vids of DLR attempting to sing with average to poor results may serve to boost his own ego, but they do nothing for a diehard fan like me except make me cringe. Am I missing something here?

In my useless opinion, Dave should do less singing in public and continue to portray himself as a credible rock singer via studio wizardry on strictly VH releases from now on. He'll have to yelp and whoop and have blower rants and "sing" in weird keys and bizarre registers on tour, but I guess that can't be helped at this point.

The man doesn't appear to be doing anything to improve his talent these days, other than full body tattoos and irrelevant (accept to us) webisodes. I say this with all due respect to Dave - who probably accomplishes more in a week than I have in a lifetime - and with a heavy heart; but it's sad to see one of your idols lose his luster.

Waaa me. I'll get over it. Here's hoping the follow-up to ADKOT kicks ass and is supported by a phenomenal tour...

I agree that he's not compensating well for the fact that his basic vocal range is shot... In fact, he's going about it the opposite way really....

I'm sure as hell no vocal coach, without a helluva lot of beer anyway, but I would much prefer that if he can no longer hit his normal range that he goes lower vice higher....

That may not work with the Classic VH lineup, but as you said, the higher ranges are cringe-worthy.....

[Zing!]

The Roth Show

And that's where my critique ends - because I admit I don't know shit about music - how to play it or how to sing it. All I know is what I like and what sounds right to my ears. And years of listening to the 6-pack, countless VH boots, DLR solo albums, and ADKOT, I can say that Dave's voice doesn't sound right to me as he's using it today. I get the age thing - but Brian Johnson is old as dirt too, the difference being he's approached his delivery to meet his vocal shortcomings half way; meaning he makes damn good use of what he has left. Does he sound as good as 1980? Hell no! But he still sounds great - even live - just in a different kind of way. I'm probably talking out of my ass now. Obviously this has been bugging me for awhile, and it chaps my ass every time Dave releases a mediocre clip of his yelpings...

[ELVIS]

But going in and repeating bad vocal mechanics actually hurts his voice. Forcing high out of your range often enough actually will impact your low end by hurting the elasticity of your vocal chords.

Yeah, I'm sure he's heard it all before...

Dave is Dave...

Take him or leave him, I guess...

[DLR Bridge]

I think the worst part of it is that it's that song. He's sounding alright though. For singing in the register that no one prefers, it was atleast in key.

[ZahZoo]

Yeah, I'm sure he's heard it all before...

Dave is Dave...

Take him or leave him, I guess...

I got a feeling he's never heard it... Dave's not much of a listener.

Your comments that Dave's just Dave and he's at his best when flying by the seat of his pants is actually in conflict with one of Dave's life-long personal hobbies... His martial arts boloney. He spends hours upon hours training and practicing... even seeking out top masters to train with.

Dave's talked at length over the years of his commitment and dedication to the art and training... why the fuck wouldn't he apply the same dedication to one thing that puts pop tarts and Red Bull in his kitchen..?

[DONNIEP]

Finally got around to listening to this new track. I hope the next VH album sounds exactly like that. Just 9 versions of that song. With a bonus floor remix cut. In Japanese.

[twonabomber]

Yeah, that's what the world needs...DLR as the new Bobby McFerrin.

[DLR Bridge]

Yeah, that's what the world needs...DLR as the new Bobby McFerrin.

Don't worry. Be so fucking happy.

[ZahZoo]

Yeah, that's what the world needs...DLR as the new Bobby McFerrin.

Seems consistent with his standard operating mode... even complimentary with his obsession with the O Jays Love Train dance school and his Barry White baritone baloney...

You notice trans-gender stuff is somewhat popular these days... Dave's cutting edge and letting loose with his Trans-Racial leanings. He's been working the transition in those Japanese tattoo parlors... I expect he'll declare citizenship from Planet Rainbow any day now...

[DavidLeeNatra]

the man is having fun...that old fart with the blown voice has a life and enjoys it...that is more than 99% of the folks here can say about their lives...

stay frosty

[katina]

the man is having fun...that old fart with the blown voice has a life and enjoys it...that is more than 99% of the folks here can say about their lives...

stay frosty

I totally agree