"MINe 109" wrote in message
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"Michael McKelvy" wrote:

The performance requirements appear to be
very heavy and cause strain, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that
many
performers save where they can.

Where they can? If that means coasting for unimportant performances or
unfriendly venues in order to be energetic and in good voice for
important events, maybe.

But blowing off SNL for the RMA? SNL is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of
gig, not a warm-up date or an out-of-town tryout.

AFAIK SNL is not a make or break performance. I;ve enver been impressed by
any of the performances I've seen there. Usually the sound is ****ing awful
and the performers are coasting. There have been some exceptions, but
generally, no big deal.


I think they simply do what they can. For many of them this precludes
singing live.


Still I think it is likely that many performers give themselves a break
to
avoid strain. Particularly those whose voices are weak at best.

She's not the only one doing it.

I don't doubt it. Most pop singers probably have not been trained how to
sing anyway. I'd rather have someone cancel rather than fake it.

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"MINe 109" wrote in message
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In article . net,
"Michael McKelvy" wrote:
The performance requirements appear to be
very heavy and cause strain, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that
many
performers save where they can.
Where they can? If that means coasting for unimportant performances or
unfriendly venues in order to be energetic and in good voice for
important events, maybe.
But blowing off SNL for the RMA? SNL is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of
gig, not a warm-up date or an out-of-town tryout.
AFAIK SNL is not a make or break performance.

It can be.

I;ve enver been impressed by
any of the performances I've seen there. Usually the sound is ****ing awful
and the performers are coasting. There have been some exceptions, but
generally, no big deal.

You can tell who has singing talent and who hasn't.

I don't doubt it. Most pop singers probably have not been trained how to
sing anyway. I'd rather have someone cancel rather than fake it.

Some can sing, others are just riding their looks and managing agents
talents. I would feel cheated if I paid big bucks to see a performer and
they just lip synced through the show.
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Alex

"Alex Rodriguez" wrote in message
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"MINe 109" wrote in message
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In article . net,
"Michael McKelvy" wrote:
The performance requirements appear to be
very heavy and cause strain, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that
many
performers save where they can.
Where they can? If that means coasting for unimportant performances or
unfriendly venues in order to be energetic and in good voice for
important events, maybe.
But blowing off SNL for the RMA? SNL is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of
gig, not a warm-up date or an out-of-town tryout.
AFAIK SNL is not a make or break performance.

It can be.


She seemed to come out of it OK with the RMA performance.

I;ve enver been impressed by
any of the performances I've seen there. Usually the sound is ****ing
awful
and the performers are coasting. There have been some exceptions, but
generally, no big deal.

You can tell who has singing talent and who hasn't.


Not if their voice is strained, which can happen even to very talented
singers.

I don't doubt it. Most pop singers probably have not been trained how to
sing anyway. I'd rather have someone cancel rather than fake it.

Some can sing, others are just riding their looks and managing agents
talents. I would feel cheated if I paid big bucks to see a performer and
they just lip synced through the show.

I would to, but that doesn't apply to SNL or the RMA.

-------------
Alex

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"Michael McKelvy" wrote:

"MINe 109" wrote in message
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In article . net,
"Michael McKelvy" wrote:

The performance requirements appear to be
very heavy and cause strain, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that
many
performers save where they can.

Where they can? If that means coasting for unimportant performances or
unfriendly venues in order to be energetic and in good voice for
important events, maybe.

But blowing off SNL for the RMA? SNL is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of
gig, not a warm-up date or an out-of-town tryout.

AFAIK SNL is not a make or break performance. I;ve enver been impressed by
any of the performances I've seen there. Usually the sound is ****ing awful
and the performers are coasting. There have been some exceptions, but
generally, no big deal.

Sigh. Live music on tv used to be a big deal...

I think they simply do what they can. For many of them this precludes
singing live.


Still I think it is likely that many performers give themselves a break
to
avoid strain. Particularly those whose voices are weak at best.

She's not the only one doing it.

I don't doubt it. Most pop singers probably have not been trained how to
sing anyway. I'd rather have someone cancel rather than fake it.

True enough that pop singers are untrained.

"MINe 109" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
"Michael McKelvy" wrote:

"MINe 109" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
"Michael McKelvy" wrote:

The performance requirements appear to be
very heavy and cause strain, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn
that
many
performers save where they can.

Where they can? If that means coasting for unimportant performances or
unfriendly venues in order to be energetic and in good voice for
important events, maybe.

But blowing off SNL for the RMA? SNL is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of
gig, not a warm-up date or an out-of-town tryout.

AFAIK SNL is not a make or break performance. I;ve enver been impressed
by
any of the performances I've seen there. Usually the sound is ****ing
awful
and the performers are coasting. There have been some exceptions, but
generally, no big deal.

Sigh. Live music on tv used to be a big deal...

It still is to me, but I just tune out when they can't get the sound right,
unless there's something especially compelling about the performer or the
performance.


I think they simply do what they can. For many of them this
precludes
singing live.


Still I think it is likely that many performers give themselves a
break
to
avoid strain. Particularly those whose voices are weak at best.

She's not the only one doing it.

I don't doubt it. Most pop singers probably have not been trained how to
sing anyway. I'd rather have someone cancel rather than fake it.

True enough that pop singers are untrained.