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Posted 9/Apr 2012 at 14:01 by Brendan Bonner.
For counteries like Sweden, Norway etc there is a challenge in transferring the backing vocals from sound track to live singers - not sure how that will work with norways dance routine and the haunting vocals of Lauren
For others such as the Uk, Azerbijan , San Marino we have only heard studio versions and often the live performances fail to deliver
I know many feel that backing vocals should be allowed on the backing track but once we go down that route you may as well just listen to the CD lol
I usually make my early decisions in perference on those that I've heard live so I know what to expect
For others such as the Uk, Azerbijan , San Marino we have only heard studio versions and often the live performances fail to deliver
I know many feel that backing vocals should be allowed on the backing track but once we go down that route you may as well just listen to the CD lol
I usually make my early decisions in perference on those that I've heard live so I know what to expect
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A good voice can make the song ! by Patrick Capellen
A agree that the singer can be very important although not every year the best singer does win. It depends on the show also, but good backing vocals ...
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LIVE VOCALS - THE CHALLENGE - RESPONSE by Eugene Cooper
I agree Brendan Studio versions and glossy promo videos are one thing, but it all comes down to performance and vocals in the end. A good song sung...
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