In a message dated 10/05/2001 9:41:31 PM Central Daylight Time, buzzcen@a... writes: buzzcen@a... writes:
<< To a teacher like this, he/she would listen to Streisand sing and think that's all chest. Ask your teacher what he/she thinks of a singer like Streisand or Natalie Cole and how they produce their voice. >>
I hear Streisand and I hear a good solid mix. I define "all chest" as Karen Carpenter (at least my memories of Karen Carpenter). Natalie Cole -- not a fan, so I really haven't analyzed her voice.
Interestingly enough, the new cantor at my temple job had a very Streisand-esque kind of voice. She has little access to her top at this time, although she will be studying with a friend of mine, so I'm curious to hear her next year at this time. I've heard people say that there is a uniquely African-American sound; I'm wondering if this is a uniquely Jewish sound? If so, oh, if only I'd been born Jewish!!! :)
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