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[ZedLeppelin006]

I'll put forth a less obvious one, Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation. Simply breathtaking.

https://youtu.be/mnUqVPRpQvo

 

[Zzzonked]

Jonny Craig, dudes voice is insane.

https://youtu.be/F0fCXsles90

 

[Playsage]

Since most or my favorites have already been nominated in this thread, I'll do some promotion for a lesser known artist

Giacomo Voli is an italian singer that recently joined Rhapsody of Fire as the Lead Vocalist after Fabio Lione's departure. He first got attention at national level thanks to his partecipation at The Voice of Italy. Here's some example of his vocal talent taken before his work with RoF

https://youtu.be/TNoep0c_m-E
(Medley with Child in Time and Charlie's Big Potato, live) Sorry for the bad quality

https://youtu.be/GQHmdT-FCwY
(Impressioni di Settembre - PFM)


https://youtu.be/AJwutFzmEEE
(Original single)

 

[AwayFromInfinityx]

Chester Bennington RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZIummTz9mM


Still sucks that he's gone.

 

[enoki]

You're getting one male and one female and that's all there is to it.


Kaoru Ishibashi, or Kishi Bashi.

I saw him in Nashville earlier this year and it was a treat. His range is incredible, and he performs while playing the violin. His vocal style varies depending on the track, so it's tough to choose just one.

Raphaelle Standell-Preston of Braids.

Her voice morphs from bell-like to something straight out of a Bjork album. Listen with headphones, her enunciation is dreamy.

 

[Silvergun-Blue]

I've been watching a fair bit of Postmodern Jukebox's stuff lately, and it features a lot of talented vocalists, but there's something about Haley Reinhart's husky, breathy voice that's just sooo sexy.

She's the first female singer in this video

 

[parrotbeak]

I've been watching a fair bit of Postmodern Jukebox's stuff lately, and it features a lot of talented vocalists, but there's something about Haley Reinhart's husky, breathy voice that's just sooo sexy.

She's the first female singer in this video

I love Haley Reinhart. Her latest album of 60s covers is on my regular playlist.

 

[DirtyLarry]

Richie Birkenhead

He is a stalwart of the New York Hardcore scene who has been in many bands over the years.

The band where he truly expressed his vocal capabilities is called Into Another.

Here is one of their more famous songs entitled "Running Into Walls"

My man truly has amazing range and can go from heavy to beautiful amazingly.

 

[CraigerGamer]

I think John Bell from Widespread Panic is highly underrated as a vocalist. Dude has more range and has so many unique sounds, just a really underrated talent.

https://youtu.be/BJUriJqTG9M

 

[Speely]

This is a great thread to subscribe to.

Edit:ANOHNI

 

[psyfi]

I've been obsessed with Björk's vocals in Submarine lately, the part starting around 1:40. It's only a few lines, but they're so masterfully delivered. Note that the sing is called Submarine and that her voice deepens as each line progresses. The nuance and control make it both beautiful and technically impressive. Fuck I love Björk.

 

[WiseguyMVP]

Robert Plant - Big Log
https://youtu.be/8AT7sJkBejc

 

[RadioJoNES64]

Tony Kakko

https://youtu.be/zX47PDUNWO8

 

[Baltic]

On mobile so i don't have anything to back my claim but Joni Mitchell sure has something going her way. A lot of different mood beautifuly conveyed.

 

[Ziltoidia 9]

Extremely hard to know of a spacific example, but:

Devin Townsend -

https://youtu.be/nubJjB95VdY?t=14

 

[ZealousD]

Emma Hewitt

Waiting

Be Your Sound

Like Spinning Plates

Oh my god her vibrato. Jesus Christ her voice is amazing.

 

[wandering]

Shiina Ringo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGohlKJyt4U

 

[Mi goreng]

Elias Bender Rønnenfelt from Iceage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0z3SRcKYE4

 

[TheSchwab_7]

Jonny Craig, dudes voice is insane.

https://youtu.be/F0fCXsles90

I counter with Tilian Pearson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq_caFxzKqg

 

[besada]

A lot of good ones so far. I give you Baaba Maal:
https://youtu.be/Uy75VTEM6Mw

 

[Silvergun-Blue]

I love Haley Reinhart. Her latest album of 60s covers is on my regular playlist.

Huh,I may have to check that out.

 

[NotSelf]

Kazu Makino

 

[Apocryphon]

Nothing compares to this guy

 

[talkingood]

For rock vocalists, one of my favourites has always been Reese Roper from Five Iron Frenzy. His range is really good, and the quality of his voice is so unlike other singers.

Five Iron Frenzy - Far Far Away

 

[vacantseas]

The Band had some great vocalists.

Rick Danko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP7r12Rg490

Levon Helm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VShpcqd3zE

 

[MrS]

Father John Misty - I Went To The Store One Day

My dude gets a lot of shit because of his public image but the quality of his voice can not be denied.

 

[Fourmyle of Ceres]

Anna Calvi.

 

[Furious Styles]

Gallant

 

[BlueBadger]

For me, it's gotta be Jamie Cullum. Such a gritty voice.

He's really been one of the biggest inspirations behind my style as a singer as well.

 

[shamanick]

Nothing compares to this guy

If we can do opera then here is one of my favorite recordings from one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf - Beim Schlafengehen

 

[decisions]

https://youtu.be/Fl_Yh8FdYfM

Hideto Takarai. Probably the best vocalist I have ever heard in my life in terms of how much I enjoy his voice and the vocal skill he possesses.

https://youtu.be/AyuZvtYtuNE

Daryl Palumbo. There's a reason GJ is one of the most respected punk bands of all-time and Daryl is a huge part of it. He basically invented (or at least popularized). the whole idea of switching between screaming and singing that became a staple of the genre. Why? Because he could sing and scream better than basically everyone else could do either of those things. Immense stage presence, great range, unique style. It's fuckin' Glassjaw.

 

[EYEL1NER]

https://youtu.be/AyuZvtYtuNE

Daryl Palumbo. There's a reason GJ is one of the most respected punk bands of all-time and Daryl is a huge part of it. He basically invented (or at least popularized). the whole idea of switching between screaming and singing that became a staple of the genre. Why? Because he could sing and scream better than basically everyone else could do either of those things. Immense stage presence, great range, unique style. It's fuckin' Glassjaw.

His vocals on that first Head Automatica album were pretty good too.

 

[TheJoRu]

He's still got a good voice, but in his prime Bono (U2) was absolutely incredible.

Sunday Bloody Sunday - live 1986 (just listen to how beautifully he transitions from singing very powerfully the "Who has won?"-line at 1:40 to a soft, tender delivery right after, it's great)

Slightly more recent example of worn down, but still great, Bono vocals: Moment of Surrender - 2009

 

[OrangeGrayBlue]

This is a great thread to subscribe to.

Edit:ANOHNI

This was one of the first vocalists that came to mind for me although I'd recommend this live cover of Leonard Cohen's If it Be Your Will.


As for my own contribution, I haven't gone through every post but I'm surprised I didn't stumble across any mention of Cynthia Erivo, who is like a once-in-a-generation talent if you ask me.


edit- as a bonus, here is Cynthia Erivo and some of the other Color Purple cast performing a tribute to Prince. Make note of how Jennifer Hudson can't keep up.

 

[PudieRSC]

His vocals on that first Head Automatica album were pretty good too.

Love me some Head Automatica. Are there any other bands that scratch that itch?

 

[EYEL1NER]

Love me some Head Automatica. Are there any other bands that scratch that itch?

Hmmm, I can't really think of anything at the moment, someone that sounds like them or has that style. They're a little bit more electronic but maybe Ghostland Observatory? I've got nothing really.