Showing posts with label rachelle ferrell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rachelle ferrell. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Watch the Anita Baker Tribute Medley at the 2010 Soul Train Awards



tamia 2010 anita baker tribute
Tamia at the Soul Train
awards
THE 2010 Soul Train awards took place on the weekend and I had to post this video of a tribute to Anita Baker sung by a group of amazingly talented divas. The full list of divas who performed in the  medley  and the time they entered the stage were:

-Chrisette Michele (0.00)
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Tamia (1.23)
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Faith Evans (3.36)
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Rachelle ferrel (5.30)
-Lalah Hathaway (7.25)
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Goapele  (9.20)
-Dionne Farris
(9.20)


 Not knowing any of the songs that were sung in the medley I was expecting to lose interest along the way, but the quality of the singers was so marked that I  had a second and third listen to truly soak in the talent on display.

These ladies are singers in the truest sense of the word, reminding us all that anyone can learn to sing but some people are born to do it.


Anita Baker Medley Singers and  reviews:
Faith Evans singing 2010
Chrisette Michele: Sang in such a way that it was impressive without  the use of  any  vocal hysterics. Not something we see often enough.
Tamia: An underrated singer that displayed a smooth tone and a vocal delivery that was natural and easy.
Faith Evans: The soul in this woman's voice is incredible. Unfortunately, maybe due to the material she sings, its something that we don't see enough of. Live is where she shines.
Rachelle ferrel: a somewhat subdued performance, perhaps because it was a duet. Her technique is so unique and individual.
Lalah Hathaway: Blown away by her tone and the unusual notes she chose  in her staccato notes. Even had  Anita Baker on her feet.
Goapele and Dionne Farris: This is how a duet should sound, the voices complemented each other brilliantly.



Lalah Hathaway at Soul Train 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Rachelle Ferrell - "With Open Arms" Live ( 25 second belt and whistle note)



Rachelle Ferrell is an amazing singer who not only has a 5 octave range, access to the whistle register (see 3.44 for the whistle note) but incredible stamina-see 5.14 as she holds a note effortlessly for 25 seconds- and amazing technique to boot too.  A true vocalist in every sense of the word!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Rachelle Ferrell - Vocal Profile/Range

rachelle farrel vocal range
Vocal Type: Contralto
Vocal Range: 4.4 notes, G2- D7 (approx)
Longest Note: 17 seconds - 'With Open Arms'
Vocal Pluses: High chest register. Strong throughout all voice sections
Vocal Negatives: Vocal style can be an acquired taste





Listen to Rachelle's range via yhis Video is by FurImmerLamm