Most under-appreciated album?

maartendas · Post by **maartendas** » 13 years ago

BrightEyes wrote:
Regarding Bright Eyes, it's nice to see some of the other fans here on the forum like it too

Maartendas was kind of enough to send me a link to a version by Joseph McManners... It is a fine rendition as well:

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And when I was looking for Justin Heyward's version, I found Declan Galbraith did it too:

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I never got why people like Declan Galbraith's voice. Maybe I just don't like a nasal sound, but I really have a hard time listening to him. Now, as for young master Joseph here, I'm not always too fond of his voice either, but here it really shines: full, clear, flowing, bright - just a pleasure to listen to. Sorry about going all off-topic but I just had to put this in.

plumpuff6 · Post by **plumpuff6** » 13 years ago

maartendas wrote: I never got why people like Declan Galbraith's voice. Maybe I just don't like a nasal sound, but I really have a hard time listening to him. Now, as for young master Joseph here, I'm not always too fond of his voice either, but here it really shines: full, clear, flowing, bright - just a pleasure to listen to. Sorry about going all off-topic but I just had to put this in.

Very nice video of Joseph! I'm with you--I normally don't listen to him, but I think he did a nice job on this song. Regarding Declan, I preferred his voice before it changed. I like his rendition of "Tell Me Why". But if I had to pick a song from after his voice change, I'd choose "Nights in White Satin".

BrightEyes · Post by **BrightEyes** » 13 years ago

plumpuff6 wrote:
maartendas wrote: I never got why people like Declan Galbraith's voice. Maybe I just don't like a nasal sound, but I really have a hard time listening to him. Now, as for young master Joseph here, I'm not always too fond of his voice either, but here it really shines: full, clear, flowing, bright - just a pleasure to listen to. Sorry about going all off-topic but I just had to put this in.
Very nice video of Joseph! I'm with you--I normally don't listen to him, but I think he did a nice job on this song. Regarding Declan, I preferred his voice before it changed. I like his rendition of "Tell Me Why". But if I had to pick a song from after his voice change, I'd choose "Nights in White Satin".

I'm with you Maarten and Plumpuff. I really liked Joseph McManners in this song. I thought Declan did an okay job too, but Joseph seemed to really nail it. Plus he gets bonus points for the really cute rabbit in the video

This was actually the only song I've ever heard from Declan, but I'll go check out those others too.

Yorkie · Post by **Yorkie** » 13 years ago

Sorry but I find those two performances (well mainly that Joseph kid) nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh. And he needs a hair cut.

paul · Post by **paul** » 13 years ago

Yorkie wrote:Sorry but I find those two performances (well mainly that Joseph kid) nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh. And he needs a hair cut.

Well I don't completly agree with you Yorkie. I would say that Declans performance was weak here, he would be better off sticking to the Irish folk he is know for, like Danny boy for example. I think he done a good job of that. As for Joseph, I think he has more of a stage voice and does quite well in a playhouse.

But to go as far as saying...

"nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh"

Can't agree on that.

I do agree on the haircut though.

Yorkie · Post by **Yorkie** » 13 years ago

paul30003 wrote:
Yorkie wrote:Sorry but I find those two performances (well mainly that Joseph kid) nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh. And he needs a hair cut.
Well I don't completly agree with you Yorkie. I would say that Declans performance was weak here, he would be better off sticking to the Irish folk he is know for, like Danny boy for example. I think he done a good job of that. As for Joseph, I think he has more of a stage voice and does quite well in a playhouse.

But to go as far as saying...

"nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh"

Can't agree on that.

I do agree on the haircut though.

I'd argue with you but I'm still cleaning the sick up from my living room floor.

paul · Post by **paul** » 13 years ago

Yorkie wrote:
paul30003 wrote:
Yorkie wrote:Sorry but I find those two performances (well mainly that Joseph kid) nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh. And he needs a hair cut.
Well I don't completly agree with you Yorkie. I would say that Declans performance was weak here, he would be better off sticking to the Irish folk he is know for, like Danny boy for example. I think he done a good job of that. As for Joseph, I think he has more of a stage voice and does quite well in a playhouse.

But to go as far as saying...

"nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh"

Can't agree on that.

I do agree on the haircut though.
I'd argue with you but I'm still cleaning the sick up from my living room floor.

Awwwwww

Disappointed.

As you may now know...

I love a good argument, even if i know I'm wrong, I would swear that black was white and white was black.

I still disagree with you though, I think maybe you have had bad pint that made you sick. after all you drink all that weird beer up north

BrightEyes · Post by **BrightEyes** » 13 years ago

paul30003 wrote:
Yorkie wrote:
paul30003 wrote:
Well I don't completly agree with you Yorkie. I would say that Declans performance was weak here, he would be better off sticking to the Irish folk he is know for, like Danny boy for example. I think he done a good job of that. As for Joseph, I think he has more of a stage voice and does quite well in a playhouse.

But to go as far as saying...

"nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh"

Can't agree on that.

I do agree on the haircut though.
I'd argue with you but I'm still cleaning the sick up from my living room floor.
Awwwwww

Disappointed.

As you may now know...

I love a good argument, even if i know I'm wrong, I would swear that black was white and white was black.

I still disagree with you though, I think maybe you have had bad pint that made you sick. after all you drink all that weird beer up north

Poor Yorkie. You know I really only posted this to torture you...

And if you're not happy at Camp Chippewa, I think you need to spend some time in the Harmony Hut!

You don't want the Harmony Hut.

plumpuff6 · Post by **plumpuff6** » 13 years ago

paul30003 wrote: As for Joseph, I think he has more of a stage voice and does quite well in a playhouse.

Yes. I think he has a unique sounding voice that would do well in musical theatre or something like that. It's definitely not what I would consider a "choirboy" voice, but it's great that he is singing, and finding material that suits him.

TullyBascombe · Post by **TullyBascombe** » 13 years ago

I've never really cared for Joespeh McManners singing either, his voice has a shrill, grating quality to it

symphonica7 · Post by **symphonica7** » 13 years ago

TullyBascombe wrote:I've never really cared for Joespeh McManners singing either, his voice has a shrill, grating quality to it

I agree.....both voices are really nasally, Declain more so.....very good, but they are no Steven G or Stefan....not being biased either, I always give credit where credit is due, not hearing it there however.

Benj · Post by **Benj** » 13 years ago

Yorkie wrote:Sorry but I find those two performances (well mainly that Joseph kid) nauseating, vomit enducing, tosh. And he needs a hair cut.

Ha ha! Actually i enjoyed performances by both specially Declan when he sang Carrifergus live, The Last Unicorn and Angel.

Loved both of their versions of Bright Eyes- till i heard Libera/Angel Voices breathtaking rendition.

Spellbinding! Like a real cosmic choir and suddenly other versions sounded mundane.

Bright Eyes is so overlooked just because they were not the original but it should really be in Libera/angel voices top 10 at least.

irishoreo · Post by **irishoreo** » 13 years ago

I havent been able to read everyones post for this thread because of time, but I think the most under appreciated album would have to be Free, I rly like that album

Am I the ONLY one who could care less about Luminosa? I've found that i skip the most music on that album.....

BrightEyes · Post by **BrightEyes** » 13 years ago

irishoreo wrote:I havent been able to read everyones post for this thread because of time, but I think the most under appreciated album would have to be Free, I rly like that album

Am I the ONLY one who could care less about Luminosa? I've found that i skip the most music on that album.....

Hey Deshaun,

Yes well you are not alone. I don't skip much on Luminosa 'cause I rarely listen to it. There's not enough tracks for me that really caught my attention.

I think it has some beautiful songs on it, because Libera really has not done anything bad, but I find it *too* peaceful and serene.

I really played the first "Libera" album to death, and then "Luminosa" came out and I listened to it several times, but found myself going back to the first album and playing those tracks because I liked them better.

Then "Free" came out, and all was right with the world again, as Ralphie would say. I probably listen to Free, Visions and Peace the most. Also the Angel Voices release after Visions because I'm a big Michael Horncastle fan.

And BenJ I totally agree with everything you said

The boys from St. Philips did a much better version of that song. I just enjoyed hearing the other versions a bit to compare. I still don't have any JM or Declan on my iPod.

TullyBascombe · Post by **TullyBascombe** » 13 years ago

I have to admit I really can't get behind songs about rodents. I feel the same way aboiut "Ben" ( the song).