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Post by nixter on May 17, 2011 22:41:46 GMT 10
I drove all night is my favourite. It was such a surprise number I had never heard it before.
Also In Dreams, so beautiful.
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Post by debangel on May 17, 2011 23:58:55 GMT 10
It looks like I DROVE ALL NIGHT is the favourite of most  Seems like we are all enchanted by the thought od D driving all night and creeping into our room!  you know how the rest of the song goes, need I say more  I can't wait to hear the audience go off when he sings that line of the song, live!!!  |
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Post by dmac on May 18, 2011 4:50:21 GMT 10
Mine are: (and the order changes depending on the day)
I Drove All Night
Oh, Pretty Woman (my happy song)
Handle With Care
Dream Baby
She's a Mystery To Me
Crying
You Got It
;D
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Post by erinbella on May 18, 2011 9:28:15 GMT 10
Interesting comments about "I Drove All Night". ;D I cannot believe some of you hadn't heard it before. I fell in love with it the first time I listened to Roy Orbison sing it.  |
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Post by Glawz on May 18, 2011 10:08:46 GMT 10
Yes Bella... I hadn't heard of it and when I saw that D was including it on the album, I googled it... came up with a couple but I watched Celine Dion... good version and it actually made me like the song immediately. However, Damien's version makes my heart race, it's just beautiful.  |
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Post by erinbella on May 18, 2011 10:29:46 GMT 10
Yeah Glawz, I think Cyndi Lauper did a version of it also.  As much as I do love "I Drove All Night", I would have to say my all time favourite is "In Dreams". It is such a beautiful song and I could listen to it again and again without ever getting sick of it. Damien does such a wonderful version of it |
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Post by olddantucker on May 18, 2011 11:10:15 GMT 10
In Dreams is the most "Idol"like performance.
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Post by erinbella on May 18, 2011 15:23:46 GMT 10
Interesting comment ODT.  |
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Post by olddantucker on May 18, 2011 15:41:52 GMT 10
Well, it feels like the vocal performance ticks all the boxes in terms of vocal gymnastics and range and the song builds like a longer version of an Idol performance...
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Post by Glawz on May 18, 2011 19:32:59 GMT 10
Yes, I agree Bella.... I love In Dreams too... but basically there's not one song on the album that I don't like... just slight preference for a few.
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Post by plugger on May 19, 2011 22:15:15 GMT 10
Bella I had heard Roy and Cyndies version, I was surprised that many had not too. Sometimes my song preference can be mood relatedv too eg Need boppy or mellow. I do find I really am loving the whole of Roy though.
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Post by Roxy on May 23, 2011 7:36:33 GMT 10
Interesting comments about "I Drove All Night". ;D I cannot believe some of you hadn't heard it before. I fell in love with it the first time I listened to Roy Orbison sing it. Same here Bella, ;D and I love D's version even more!! Here's my order of preferences...pretty much the same as Dawns, but changed around a little. Dream Baby
I Drove All Night
Handle With Care
Oh, Pretty Woman (my happy song)
You Got It
She's a Mystery To Me
working for the Man
In dreams
Crying (like it, but have heard it so many times before I don't really listen to it now) |
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Post by Trilly on May 23, 2011 15:37:01 GMT 10
Well, it feels like the vocal performance ticks all the boxes in terms of vocal gymnastics and range and the song builds like a longer version of an Idol performance... I love "In Dreams" and agree with you that it's the most "Idol-like" of D's performances on "Roy".. however, I wouldn't describe it as having "vocal gymnastics" which implies excessive trilling and superfluous notes, to me.  I would describe it as utilising Damien's range and emotional qualities to the fullest, combined with a simple yet gorgeous arrangement, without unnecessary instrumentation to detract from his vocals. The simple string accompaniment is just lovely! This is definitely the kind of emotive performance we all fell in love with originally. |
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Post by olddantucker on May 23, 2011 15:43:05 GMT 10
Well, it feels like the vocal performance ticks all the boxes in terms of vocal gymnastics and range and the song builds like a longer version of an Idol performance... I love "In Dreams" and agree with you that it's the most "Idol-like" of D's performances on "Roy".. however, I wouldn't describe it as having "vocal gymnastics" which implies excessive trilling and superfluous notes, to me. I would describe it as utilising Damien's range and emotional qualities to the fullest, combined with a simple yet gorgeous arrangement, without unnecessary instrumentation to detract from his vocals. The simple string accompaniment is just lovely! This is definitely the kind of emotive performance we all fell in love with originally. It's very clinical, in my opinion. That's not bad, but it is very clinical and controlled. |
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Post by Trilly on May 23, 2011 15:47:39 GMT 10
Oh and gotta add I really enjoy "I Drove All Night " and " You Got It" too! They aren't my top faves, but they are up there as well! Hell, I think there's only one or two songs I rarely listen to - but it ain't these!  |
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As much as I do love "I Drove All Night", I would have to say my all time favourite is "In Dreams". 
I would describe it as utilising Damien's range and emotional qualities to the fullest, combined with a simple yet gorgeous arrangement, without unnecessary instrumentation to detract from his vocals. The simple string accompaniment is just lovely! This is definitely the kind of emotive performance we all fell in love with originally. 
