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Post by anshita on Jul 17, 2010 7:38:54 GMT
I like hearing Hayley sing in Japanese as well, but when I see some of the videos on YT, many criticize to her way of pronunciating the words. I don't know Japanese, so I don't know whats wrong. But Hayley really sounds marvelous in anything. But what do you mean by "strained pitch"? Some have said the same of her pronunciation of German in Bist Du Bei Mir, but all I hear is a beautiful voice. Of course, I wouldn't know.  I guess I mean that it's a strain for me to sing in certain pitches that Hayley does. I don't know how else to describe it. But on HSJS2 it's just that it's way too high for me, especially Flower, and Love Love. Tsubomi is a stretch. I also have trouble going from singing lower, and all of a sudden going really high, like Hayley does in Crescent Moon (through all the TEARS that my eyes have shed). Some songs of Hayley's are easier for me to sing along to, but others are very difficult and I have to try to harmonize. (Harmonizing is like what Hayley often did in Hallelujah w/ the Canadian Tenors). Hello Libby, I'm not very sure on Bist Du Bei Mir, but many also criticize on the German version of Wiegenlied. Perhaps we should ask the German members here? But indeed, all we hear is a beautiful voice. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifOh, I see... But anyway, I believe it's not good to try to strain your voice by attempting to hit high notes which may be a breeze for the singer, but hard-work for you. I sing as well, though I'm not a Soprano. But many times I try to sing along with Hayley's high notes, not an easy job! Even notes in Silent Night are hard for me. My voice cracks. Not a pleasant thing to hear, hahah! For me and for anyone around... Cheers, Anshita |
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Post by mihizawi on Jul 19, 2010 16:24:23 GMT
Hi, Arishita, on Bist Du Bei Mir, I must say I got interested in those critics too. And I found myself finding a video where most comments agree to be the example to follow in terms of pronunciatioon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZaJLvbue3Y - Sung by the German baritone Klaus Badelt. I actually love the way he sings it. But focusing on pronunciation, I don't speak german and understand very few words and expressions of it, yet, listening carefully and comparing it to Hayley, I find that t is true that some sounds are rather different, so the critics could be right, but I also find that Hayley¡'s pronunciation ts not that bad for a stranger. Michal |
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Post by sharon on Jul 19, 2010 20:56:35 GMT
I've listened to the videos and saw the critics. Though indeed I hear the difference in Hayleys German and the version sung by a real German. There is a difference ofcourse, but like Michal says, Hayley doesn't do a bad job for a stranger... Though I think her pronunciation in Wiegenlied sounds little better then in Bist Du Bei Mir. I know a little bit German, but don't understand every single word. Though the dialect/accent we have here in Groningen is close to German. But I really stink at it!  Only my dad knows! And Anshita...not to worry about the crackin' voice....same here hahaha! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I'm not even trying Hayleys high notes, cause my throat would be really sore afterwards! Need many mints! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Sharon |
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Post by anshita on Jul 20, 2010 10:32:29 GMT
Hayley certainly doesn't do a bad job as singing a language that's not even her's. In fact, it's commendable that she even attempts to sing in a language thats not even her own.  Though, I had a look at the link. I had to focus quite hard to make out both the different ways of singing, especially since its a guy singing and it isnt so easy to compare it with a female voice. I'm not pretty sure on what to say though... But what I do know is that Hayley's cover of Bist Du Bei Mir is amazing, and thats all that really matter right? @ Sharon, Hehehe... Sometimes I cannot help but sing along with those beautiful notes, even though I'm aware that my voice feels sore as well after that. But thats how tempting her music gets... i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Cheers, Anshita |
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Post by graemek on Jul 31, 2010 5:13:57 GMT
Hi Sharon & Anshita. I have not had to go thru the struggles that you two have. If I had to "sing for my supper" I would have starved to death long ago.....BUT... Hayley's voice is the most fabulous voice I've ever heard in my life.    Graeme |
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Post by anshita on Jul 31, 2010 5:59:24 GMT
Hi Sharon & Anshita. I have not had to go thru the struggles that you two have. If I had to "sing for my supper" I would have starved to death long ago.....BUT... Hayley's voice is the most fabulous voice I've ever heard in my life. Graeme Hahahaha yeah, but sometimes singing along with Hayley is just to irresistible! But I've got to agree: Hayley's voice is the most lovely female voice I've ever heard as well... Cheers, Anshita |
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Post by talialoveshayley on Aug 6, 2010 4:30:52 GMT
I think my favorite is Cosmos, though I haven't heard all the songs yet.
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Only my dad knows!
