I don't think that's what he's saying.
Overshadowing the instrumentation, jump the shark, self-parody, don't sound like phrases that would be used for a strained voice. Especially considering we've listened to those albums, and his voice doesn't sound at all strained.
I think he requested moderation for reasons of good taste, not for vocal health.
That's how I interpreted it, anyway. It's kinda ambiguous.
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Amateur reviewer bashes Raine's falsetto & HINAF
by johnpeterson » 2/27/2009, 12:35 am
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by MindsOnLoan » 2/27/2009, 2:57 pm
I agree with Annie. This guy just seems to be against falsetto completely, and it seems he's trying to imply that Raine stopped because "he realized it was stupid" or something along those lines. However, that was one of OLP's trademarks. It was one of the many things that made them stand out compared to others. It didn't really outshadow the instruments either. Ask any old school OLP fan what a few of their favorite things are and you'll likely get the answers of Jeremy's drumming, Raine's falsetto, Mike's wicked guitar, and possibly the bass provided by either Chris or Duncan.
Also, I don't get the Pumpkins comparison. I understand that both Maida and Corgan have a nasally way of singing, but Corgan is nasally throughtout and is aggressive in doing so, Raine had a bit of nasally and it would stick out a bit more aggressively (not as much as Billy's though) at certain times. The nasal is a type of singing used by numerous musicians, not just OLP and The Smashing Pumpkins. Plus, Raine's falsetto is definitely something that sets the singing apart. As far as music goes, I haven't heard much similarity there either. Influence? Possibly. But not sounding alike.
Also, I don't get the Pumpkins comparison. I understand that both Maida and Corgan have a nasally way of singing, but Corgan is nasally throughtout and is aggressive in doing so, Raine had a bit of nasally and it would stick out a bit more aggressively (not as much as Billy's though) at certain times. The nasal is a type of singing used by numerous musicians, not just OLP and The Smashing Pumpkins. Plus, Raine's falsetto is definitely something that sets the singing apart. As far as music goes, I haven't heard much similarity there either. Influence? Possibly. But not sounding alike.
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by Shanae » 2/27/2009, 4:31 pm
From the reviews I've read, quite a few critics don't like Raine's falsetto voice at all. I love it so much. It's so... Our Lady Peace.
Then again, I once read a review where the person spent half of their time ranting about Rob Thomas than actually talking about the record they were reviewing.
Then again, I once read a review where the person spent half of their time ranting about Rob Thomas than actually talking about the record they were reviewing.
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by myownsatellite » 2/27/2009, 7:31 pm
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by myownsatellite » 2/27/2009, 8:31 pm
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"Wow, nice to meet you. Nine years huh? That's a really long time. Are you going to stab me or something? Because if you are, can we get it over with?" ~Jer
You are never stronger than when you land on the other side of despair. ~Zadie Smith, White Teeth
"Wow, nice to meet you. Nine years huh? That's a really long time. Are you going to stab me or something? Because if you are, can we get it over with?" ~Jer
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