tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post541460012198503722..comments2024-03-16T05:27:55.183-04:00Comments on Java's Journey: Kathryn Grayson Battles to the Death singing "Bell Song" from LakmeJavaBeanRushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-38166771003007033642015-08-30T13:28:42.198-04:002015-08-30T13:28:42.198-04:00I think you mean, you like a richer fuller more o...I think you mean, you like a richer fuller more opulent tone which conveys more emotion! Every voice has their own unique assets. Those voices can't be compaired to each other. Coloraturas have a sparkling magic all their own. Almost otherworldly. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-74784049576507716092011-09-15T17:59:32.192-04:002011-09-15T17:59:32.192-04:00Caftan Woman,
You describe Mesple exactly how I h...Caftan Woman, <br />You describe Mesple exactly how I hear her! "With ease" is definitely it.<br /><br />ClassicBecky,<br />Mses. MacDonald's and Grayson's voices are an acquired taste; I have to be in the mood for them. But I do appreciate their dedication.<br /><br />I'm fond of Natalie Dessay's version as well. She mimics the echoing of the bells well into the last few bars.<br /><br />Thank you both!<br /><br />- JavaJava Bean Rushhttp://javabeanrush.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-33789263525037920312011-09-14T07:58:26.216-04:002011-09-14T07:58:26.216-04:00Hi Java! You know, except for Show Boat, I have ne...Hi Java! You know, except for Show Boat, I have never been a big Kathryn Grayson fan. To me, her voice is much like Jeannette MacDonald's, another actress/singer I never liked. I don't much care for voices that are famous mainly for the high notes they can hit. I prefer sopranos who put a little more richness or soul, or something I find hard to explain, into their singing. However, there is no doubt that Grayson can really hit the high ones! Very interesting clip, allowing us to hear Mesple. That really shows what I'm trying to say. Interesting post, Java.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22615056.post-89556298916318076722011-09-11T19:44:56.297-04:002011-09-11T19:44:56.297-04:00I see what you mean about Mesple. She has a suret...I see what you mean about Mesple. She has a surety that makes you listen with ease.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com