James LaBrie... Virtuoso?

**AgreenPastel** · Joined: 26 May 2008 Posts: 915

So we all know Dream Theater frickin' rules, and that they are all fantastic at what they do.

Something that people seem to disagree on is the entire band being virtuoso in their respective fields. It seems that everyone agrees that every member is a virtuoso in what they do, except LaBrie.

Some say he is, while others disagree. Some can't stand his voice, others love it. Personally, I can see where those who hate his voice are coming from (I couldn't stand it for about two weeks when I was first getting into them), but I would argue he is (and thus Dream Theater is) a virtuoso.

For reference, virtuoso is described as:

2. a person who excels in musical technique or execution.
3. a person who has a cultivated appreciation of artistic excellence, as a connoisseur or collector of objects of art, antiques, etc.

What do you guys think?
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**turbo** · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:14 am Post subject:

He has a sound, he fits the music, but that doesn't make him virtuoso. He is a more than average singer. If he is virtuoso, then just about every person running through American Idol top 20 is virtuoso :\ He's not a very special singer in any regards.
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**mrnuzzlespleen** · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 1107 Location: The Brooklyn Zoo

Placido Domingo is a virtuoso. Aretha Franklin is a virtuoso (virtuosa?).

James LaBrie is not.
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**Archang3L** · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:51 am Post subject:

Dream Theater are my all-time favourite band, but I wouldn't call LaBrie a virtuoso.

I happen to really like his voice, no matter the style he's singing - but yeah, he's not a virtuoso.
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**HellAshes** · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 8321 Location: Livingston, NY

Mike Patton.

I like James' voice though.

**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto

No not at all. I think I'd rather hear Geddy Lee

Also I agree with HellAshes calling Mike Patton a virtuoso. He is pretty much the definition of the word vocally.
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**PiemanLK** · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 4712 Location: /export/home

I guess I have to unwillingly agree. I love James LaBrie's voice but someone having a really good or enjoyable voice doesn't necessarily make them a virtuoso.
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**erock** · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

His name should not even be associated with the word Virtuoso.

He is clearly a God.
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**deadhead15** · Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 675 Location: manteno, illinois

I think he sucks personally, that is why I prefer Symphony X to them. I think that Russel Allen is a much better singer. If you don't believe me just watch this.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE2jmZq-eck
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**NejiHyuuga777** · Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 355

He does have a great pitch range, and his voice is pretty clear. However, it's hard to stick out as a singer. I don't know how to consider a singer a virtuoso, except maybe opera singers or classical singers. I'd say he's just really good.
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**OnionPowder** · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject:

King Diamond a virtuoso?

He may not be, but he is in my opinion at least, >_>. And I wouldn't consider LaBrie a virtuoso, his vocals don't seem to be that impressive, at least when put with the other members of Dream Theater.
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