Empress, you completely hit the mark about Madonna’s vocals vs her persona. It’s why us long term fans have stuck around. She’s always had the talent to convey emotion & vulnerability in her songs. It’s one of her greatest and most underrated strengths as a singer. I actually prefer many of her ballads to her club bangers❤️
....REGINE! ....on "227"!! ...ha-HAAA!! ...."What Can You Lose" is a duet with Mandy Patinkin, a HUGE Broadway / Showtune LEGEND....LOTS of respect from B'Way Divas, when he sings with them.....Madge's most mature vocal, and a RARE duet......
The guy is Mandy Patinkin who was 37 at the time while Madonna was 31. He has a long stage career most famously as the originator of the role of Che in the play Evita (for which Madonna later did the movie version ). He has done many tv series as well in shows such as Chicago Hope, Criminal Minds and Homeland. He was in the movie Dick Tracy (therefore his appearance here), as well as in the movies The Princess Bride, and Yentl (opposite Barbra Streisand).
Yes.. but just have to say .. Mandy was the first Che in America. Colm Wilkinson was the first in the original Evita, then David Essex was the first Che on the West End. .. then Mandy. (Just like Patti LuPone.. she is the 3rd Evita)
It was refreshing to hear Madonna engage in a straightforward and simplistic duet at this point in her career! Next decade, she released “Something To Remember” which was a compilations of ballads(unfortunately this one was not on it) but it was interesting to experience the soft and tender side of her! She is very refined and believes in in this song! Mandy Patinkin is such a wonderfully established seasoned performer! It’s definitely unexpected to see these 2 very different artists collaborate successfully in this way!💕
Empress 💯on your assessment. It's a beautiful song. Madonna always does nice soft beautiful ballads which she does well. This is a true soundtrack sound and fits the mood very well.
You're right about her persona. Those sweet tender innocent vocals are more about who Madonna is as a person. Despite how she is portrayed in the media, everyone who meets her say how sweet she is....that being said she hasn't always been an angel either, but who has! There is an interview on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1992 which you'll find interesting for one particular moment which happens....I won't reveal.
I think this album was the first time I realized and respected that Madonna had bigger plans artistically than just churning out bops and being 100% commercial. Retrospectively when I look back now, I see that she had already turned that corner with a lot from Like a Prayer and even True Blue but while living it real time, this was the moment for me, Of course she would still also go on for another 3 decades making bops as well….
Brilliant. What can you lose? Only the blues Why keep concealing everything you're feeling? Say it to her, what can you lose? Maybe it shows She's had clues, which she chose to ignore Maybe though she knows And just wants to go on as before As a friend, nothing more So she closes the door Well, if she does Those are the dues Once the words are spoken Something may be broken Still, you love her What can you lose? But what if she goes? At least now, you have part of her What if she had to choose? Leave it alone Hold it all in Better a bone Don't even begin With so much to win There's too much to lose
He is Mandy Patemkin, Broadway star and played Barbra Streisand's husband in Yentil....loved this song in movie, his character is 88 keys the pianist in club Ritz in dick Tracey and he's in love with breathless in movie.
Mandy Patinkin. Award winning actor of stage and screen. Another interesting Madonna connection: he was in original Broadway cast of Evita in the 70s. Madonna, of course, would later star in the film version, arguably the defining role of her acting career.
Male vocalist is Mandy Patankin, incredible Broadway talent. Sunday in the Park with George, Evita, etc…but then later plays Sol on Homeland opposite Claire Daines!
✨🎙🎙✨That’s the great Mandy Pakinkin singing with her. He plays the piano player named 88 Keys in Dick Tracy, and this duet is a scene/montage moment in the film… This movie has more montages in it than any other I can think of!! In the movie this is a moment where we get to see the softer side of Breathless Mahoney. Mandy was almost a muse of Sondheim, starring in key productions on Broadway, and he’s an accomplished actor too. He played Che in the original production of Evita, and the painter Georges Seurat in Sondheim’s revered musical Sunday In The Park With George. His most iconic film roles are as the lustworthy Jewish student who Barbra falls for in Yentl and the adorable swashbuckling hero with a vendetta, Inigo Montoya, in Rob Reiner’s beyond beloved post modern children’s film The Princess Bride. This song is written as an interlude by Stephen Sondheim, and the thing you always have to listen for in Sondheim is the unusual notation. His songs can be deceptively simple sounding but the chords are notoriously difficult without any leeway to stray from the composition… This was also because Sondheim himself was incredibly exacting with the singers who took on his work. Mandy is a very good vocalist with a precise and rich tone, and Madonna does a lovely job bringing her bright girlish tone to balance his more traditional vocals. Their harmonies have a certain contrast that I find so stunning and memorable. These are the moments when the pop star Madonna very smartly developed her technique as a singer, and broadened the world’s perception of the scope of her talent.
One again, as always, you are giving the best commentary, and saying things better than I ever could. Such a beautiful song from a legendary songwriter!
Such a beautiful song. Really really love it. And Mandy Patinkin's voice sounds amazing. Definitely my favorite Sondheim track on the album. And one of my over all favorites. I always just wish the song would have been a little longer.
This is my favorite song from the movie, the scene that follows this sone in the movie is on of my all time favorite madonna movie moments. Just wait til you see the moonlight on her face.....
This song is pretty and fits the right moment in the movie but not something most people have on repeat. Make sure you do the next song Now I’m Following You 1 & II together.
Now Empress will watch Dick Tracy and be able to recognize every song in it. Wooooo! Mandy Patinkin was Indigo Montoya in "The Princess Bride" and 88 keys aka the piano man in this.
1. Do "Now I'm Following You" parts 1 & 2 in the same reaction video 2. After the album, you can go into the movie or the 1990 "TV AM" interview about the movie with Madonna
@@EmpressReacts -Side note, this next two part song, is a duet with Warren Beatty, who plays Duck Tracy and was dating Madonna at the time. He dated Joan Collins in the past, and I know you love her.( lol) thought was was a fun trivia note for you. ;)
Hi dear Empress, as usual I drop my comment after many others, so it's difficult not to repeat what others already told you. They already told you everything about Mandy Patinkin 😁This is the third and last song from the soundtrack. I'm glad that you liked that because I've always loved it too, like the most part of the album. I agree with other boys that the two parts of "Now I'm following you" have to stay together. There's a male voice there too, but I don't want to spoiler who's singing with Madonna. So here we have two duets in a row. I hope you will like it too. Bye Empress, your reactions are always great 😊❤️ Thank you
You hit the nail on the head Empress! This song illustrates that perfect vocals are not necessary in pop music. Mandy Patinkin, who is a trained vocalist, sings perfectly; but it's Madonna's imperfect singing that seals the deal here. Full of emotion and character... Patinkin is great for Broadway of course, but not really pop. :)
This showcases the first hints of her vocals for Evita. I think she always had to prove she can sing, people still criticize her for that. But it's the vulnerability you hear in her voice, it has so much emotion in it, you either like it or not.
@@EmpressReacts yes indeed! He is Breathless’ pianist in Dick Tracy “88 keys”. Also, when you’re finished with all things Dick Tracy you must check out my vid I made for the film :) th-cam.com/video/SZISRlpZLlY/w-d-xo.html
I think you could hear the more confident in-your-face Madonna on "Express Yourself" and even "Hanky Panky." It will come out more in the songs she did for The Immaculate Collection (which comes next after the tour) and Erotica. This song is really sweet and works really well in the movie, giving the supporting characters some real depth. She held her own alongside Mandy, who was a really experienced theater singer. Wondering if I should re-watch the movie before your reaction - it's been a while! It's a good popcorn flick. It's too bad you can't see it in a theater.
Hi Empress from Australia, I have loved Madonna so much since I was ever a kid when I listened to her old songs, such as Ray Of Light, Music, Hung Up and 4 Minutes on the radio! Just to let you know however, that my favourite fan hasn't been touring Australia many times, but twice first was the Girlie Show in 1993, and Rebel Heart in 2016. 😔 Though I wished she could've toured here a lot if I ever wanted to see her.
I absolutely love this song but it never felt like a Madonna song. It felt like a “Mandy Patinkin featuring Madonna” song, if that makes sense. But it always made me long to hear her do more stuff outside of pop music.
No shade to anyone but to me it's just so crazy that people still question Madonna's vocals after everything she has done, even still today. I still read bs like she only became the biggest female selling and touring artist of all time because she used sex lol. If anything her albums sold more when she wasn't sexual. True Blue, Ray Of Light, Music, Confessions. I also would not say Madonna 1983 or Like A Virgin or Like A Prayer were overt sexual so what are they talking about. She can sing period! Her voice is pleasant and distinctive. Not everyone likes a screaming diva who relies on other people to hand them songs or material over an authentic singer songwriter like Madonna is. Also no shade to other artists but in a world where BTS, Britney Spears, Paula Abdul, Jlo etc. became megastars how people can question Madonna's vocal ability so much is just mind blowing to me. lol
Well, to play devils advocate, one could say that BTS, Britney Spears, Paula Abdul and JLo could in some ways be blamed on Madonna. If she could blow up with non-overt vocal talent, then that just opens the door for others like her to follow. That said, I get your point. Madonna has, IMO, just enough raw singing talent and strong enough vocal personality to be considered 'not bad.' Her voice has a lot of character to it. While her vocals (on record) may not be especially impressive, they (unlike Brtney and JLo) usually aren't annoying and are generally comfortable to take in. Madonna's biggest problem is consistency. Exceptionally good singing never seemed like something she made a priority. Money was a priority. Publicity/attention was a priority. Extravagent music videos and tours were priorities. Messages/themes/controversy/sex/rebellion/shock value were priorities...but strong vocals, for some reason, were not. If at almost 40 she could study/practice and focus enough to evelate herself to becoming a technically *good* singer for _Evita,_ then why didn't she do that a decade earlier? And why did she seemingly stop training after _Evita_ was over?! That's like a basketball player not training. She'd work with vocal coaches for short stints when she was about to do something that she knew would require her to sound better than usual. But I'm guessing she didn't consistantly spend hours perfecting her skills in order to become (and stay) a really good or consistent singer. Her live vocals aren't consistent; they're usually okay (occasionally good) to bad (sometimes horrible)...but it's always a coin toss, with the odds slightly against her. I think Madonna had enough raw talent to have been able to grow into becoming a stronger singer than she's known for (and I think she's better at it than what she's given credit), but for some reason that wasn't where career priorities seemed to lie. She seemed okay being just okay, in that regard. Which is odd to me, considering how much of a perfectionist/workaholic she's said to be. You'd think her ego wouldn't be okay with there being a general perception that she couldn't sing, even if it wasn't fair or totally true.
@@pensiveczar2239 If you listen to her vocals on Ray Of Light, they are not just not bad. They're so pleasant. I guess voices are subjective, you either enjoy them or not but i never get tired of hers and her style of singing, while i easily get annoyed of those of some ''better'' bigger singers like Christina Aguilera who are just too loud for me to enjoy for a long time. I think today's popstars like Taylor Swift are not even a match on Madonna vocally not even talking about performing and creativity when it comes to live shows and videos. I still think Madonna offers the most for me as an overall artist and package.
@@EmpressReacts It's an extremely famous line that every single person from my generation knows exactly where it's from. It was originally spoken by Mandy Patinkin, the man Madonna is singing this duet with. It is from the amazing movie, The Princess Bride. 💜
I mean it's okay. It's not especially exciting to listen to, but I can't say anything bad about it either...other than maybe that it's too short and doesn't have much of an ascension or climax. The male vocalist does sound more technically experienced and seemed like he was being careful to not overpower her. However, the way the song was engineered/mixed, he still wound up largely dominating her, as his vocals seemed more upfront than hers. But to her credit, I think Madonna did an adequate job of keeping up with him enough.
Empress, you completely hit the mark about Madonna’s vocals vs her persona. It’s why us long term fans have stuck around. She’s always had the talent to convey emotion & vulnerability in her songs. It’s one of her greatest and most underrated strengths as a singer. I actually prefer many of her ballads to her club bangers❤️
😁😎thank u‼️
For the next song "Now I'm Following You" you should do part 1 and 2 together. Definitely.
AGREED! these were filler songs. auuuugh ! Warren Beatty singing? skip to vogue!
yes i always listen to them together
Agreed that you should listen to them back to back, but I do kind of love them. Did a dance routine to them in high school...
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The "leave it alone" line gets me every time. Very haunting.
....REGINE! ....on "227"!! ...ha-HAAA!! ...."What Can You Lose" is a duet with Mandy Patinkin, a HUGE Broadway / Showtune LEGEND....LOTS of respect from B'Way Divas, when he sings with them.....Madge's most mature vocal, and a RARE duet......
Wow interesting ‼️
The guy is Mandy Patinkin who was 37 at the time while Madonna was 31. He has a long stage career most famously as the originator of the role of Che in the play Evita (for which Madonna later did the movie version ). He has done many tv series as well in shows such as Chicago Hope, Criminal Minds and Homeland. He was in the movie Dick Tracy (therefore his appearance here), as well as in the movies The Princess Bride, and Yentl (opposite Barbra Streisand).
Yes.. but just have to say .. Mandy was the first Che in America. Colm Wilkinson was the first in the original Evita, then David Essex was the first Che on the West End. .. then Mandy. (Just like Patti LuPone.. she is the 3rd Evita)
Interesting ‼️
This song featured in the Dick Tracey movie. A beautiful scene with her and her piano player. Gorg!
Madonna has so many amazing ballads.
🎵I always found it interesting how Madonna is a self taught singer, other than the training for Evita.🎶
It was refreshing to hear Madonna engage in a straightforward and simplistic duet at this point in her career! Next decade, she released “Something To Remember” which was a compilations of ballads(unfortunately this one was not on it) but it was interesting to experience the soft and tender side of her! She is very refined and believes in in this song! Mandy Patinkin is such a wonderfully established seasoned performer! It’s definitely unexpected to see these 2 very different artists collaborate successfully in this way!💕
You have to see the movie. Madonna's vocal innocence explains a lot about her character as Breathless.
Interesting 8
For Now I’m Following You..
you must listen to Part 1 and Part 2
Together!
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Empress 💯on your assessment. It's a beautiful song. Madonna always does nice soft beautiful ballads which she does well. This is a true soundtrack sound and fits the mood very well.
I love this song. One of my favorites from the album and the film.
You're right about her persona. Those sweet tender innocent vocals are more about who Madonna is as a person. Despite how she is portrayed in the media, everyone who meets her say how sweet she is....that being said she hasn't always been an angel either, but who has!
There is an interview on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1992 which you'll find interesting for one particular moment which happens....I won't reveal.
Ooo i cant wait
I think this album was the first time I realized and respected that Madonna had bigger plans artistically than just churning out bops and being 100% commercial. Retrospectively when I look back now, I see that she had already turned that corner with a lot from Like a Prayer and even True Blue but while living it real time, this was the moment for me, Of course she would still also go on for another 3 decades making bops as well….
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I think "cool' is the proper way to describe it indeed. A sweet interlude.
💯we're vibin 😎
Brilliant.
What can you lose?
Only the blues
Why keep concealing everything you're feeling?
Say it to her, what can you lose?
Maybe it shows
She's had clues, which she chose to ignore
Maybe though she knows
And just wants to go on as before
As a friend, nothing more
So she closes the door
Well, if she does
Those are the dues
Once the words are spoken
Something may be broken
Still, you love her
What can you lose?
But what if she goes?
At least now, you have part of her
What if she had to choose?
Leave it alone
Hold it all in
Better a bone
Don't even begin
With so much to win
There's too much to lose
He is Mandy Patemkin, Broadway star and played Barbra Streisand's husband in Yentil....loved this song in movie, his character is 88 keys the pianist in club Ritz in dick Tracey and he's in love with breathless in movie.
Interesting ‼️Thanks
Mandy Patinkin. Award winning actor of stage and screen.
Another interesting Madonna connection: he was in original Broadway cast of Evita in the 70s. Madonna, of course, would later star in the film version, arguably the defining role of her acting career.
Wow‼️
Beautiful song great duet
my favorite song on the album whit he's man.
Male vocalist is Mandy Patankin, incredible Broadway talent. Sunday in the Park with George, Evita, etc…but then later plays Sol on Homeland opposite Claire Daines!
Cool‼️ I don't know much about Broadway
✨🎙🎙✨That’s the great Mandy Pakinkin singing with her. He plays the piano player named 88 Keys in Dick Tracy, and this duet is a scene/montage moment in the film… This movie has more montages in it than any other I can think of!! In the movie this is a moment where we get to see the softer side of Breathless Mahoney.
Mandy was almost a muse of Sondheim, starring in key productions on Broadway, and he’s an accomplished actor too. He played Che in the original production of Evita, and the painter Georges Seurat in Sondheim’s revered musical Sunday In The Park With George. His most iconic film roles are as the lustworthy Jewish student who Barbra falls for in Yentl and the adorable swashbuckling hero with a vendetta, Inigo Montoya, in Rob Reiner’s beyond beloved post modern children’s film The Princess Bride.
This song is written as an interlude by Stephen Sondheim, and the thing you always have to listen for in Sondheim is the unusual notation. His songs can be deceptively simple sounding but the chords are notoriously difficult without any leeway to stray from the composition… This was also because Sondheim himself was incredibly exacting with the singers who took on his work. Mandy is a very good vocalist with a precise and rich tone, and Madonna does a lovely job bringing her bright girlish tone to balance his more traditional vocals. Their harmonies have a certain contrast that I find so stunning and memorable. These are the moments when the pop star Madonna very smartly developed her technique as a singer, and broadened the world’s perception of the scope of her talent.
Yaaaas‼️The contrast between the vocals are what really make this song interesting
One again, as always, you are giving the best commentary, and saying things better than I ever could. Such a beautiful song from a legendary songwriter!
Such a beautiful song. Really really love it. And Mandy Patinkin's voice sounds amazing.
Definitely my favorite Sondheim track on the album. And one of my over all favorites.
I always just wish the song would have been a little longer.
Her character in movie showcases her vulnerable side,&this song reveals this,even if it's just for the moment.
Can't wait to see
This is my favorite song from the movie, the scene that follows this sone in the movie is on of my all time favorite madonna movie moments. Just wait til you see the moonlight on her face.....
Can't wait‼️
Love this song!
This song is pretty and fits the right moment in the movie but not something most people have on repeat. Make sure you do the next song Now I’m Following You 1 & II together.
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Now Empress will watch Dick Tracy and be able to recognize every song in it. Wooooo! Mandy Patinkin was Indigo Montoya in "The Princess Bride" and 88 keys aka the piano man in this.
That will be cool
Correction to Yentil ref, he is Yentils studying partner not husband, doh...3am in Scotland not thinking straight, pun intended ;-)
strange this is is the song I loved loved the most
This song is a sentimental favourite, so sad. Love it, Madonna ballads tend to be my faves over her high tempo numbers
1. Do "Now I'm Following You" parts 1 & 2 in the same reaction video
2. After the album, you can go into the movie or the 1990 "TV AM" interview about the movie with Madonna
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I enjoy this song . Its a bit short but love it
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Yeeeesss love me some 227! Watch it all the time ….. as for the song, I’ve always loved it. Such a heartbreaking song .
completely heartbreaking, I agree
I agree with others, the next two songs should be done at the same time, in one video as part one blends right in with part two.
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@@EmpressReacts -Side note, this next two part song, is a duet with Warren Beatty, who plays Duck Tracy and was dating Madonna at the time. He dated Joan Collins in the past, and I know you love her.( lol) thought was was a fun trivia note for you. ;)
Was happy to see another M reaction from the amazing Empress 💗 💫
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Hi dear Empress, as usual I drop my comment after many others, so it's difficult not to repeat what others already told you. They already told you everything about Mandy Patinkin 😁This is the third and last song from the soundtrack. I'm glad that you liked that because I've always loved it too, like the most part of the album. I agree with other boys that the two parts of "Now I'm following you" have to stay together. There's a male voice there too, but I don't want to spoiler who's singing with Madonna. So here we have two duets in a row. I hope you will like it too. Bye Empress, your reactions are always great 😊❤️ Thank you
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You hit the nail on the head Empress! This song illustrates that perfect vocals are not necessary in pop music. Mandy Patinkin, who is a trained vocalist, sings perfectly; but it's Madonna's imperfect singing that seals the deal here. Full of emotion and character... Patinkin is great for Broadway of course, but not really pop. :)
Exactly 💯😎
This showcases the first hints of her vocals for Evita. I think she always had to prove she can sing, people still criticize her for that. But it's the vulnerability you hear in her voice, it has so much emotion in it, you either like it or not.
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Mandy Patinkin was the 3rd Che
Evita (original) 1976
Colm Wilkinson
Evita West End 1978
David Essex
Evita Broadway 1979
Mandy Patinkin
Ah. So a Broadway guy
@@EmpressReacts yes indeed! He is Breathless’ pianist in Dick Tracy “88 keys”.
Also, when you’re finished with all things Dick Tracy you must check out my vid I made for the film :)
th-cam.com/video/SZISRlpZLlY/w-d-xo.html
I think you could hear the more confident in-your-face Madonna on "Express Yourself" and even "Hanky Panky." It will come out more in the songs she did for The Immaculate Collection (which comes next after the tour) and Erotica. This song is really sweet and works really well in the movie, giving the supporting characters some real depth. She held her own alongside Mandy, who was a really experienced theater singer. Wondering if I should re-watch the movie before your reaction - it's been a while! It's a good popcorn flick. It's too bad you can't see it in a theater.
Dang ikr‼️
Just cool lol. I actually like this song. It is very rare that she does any duets this maybe her last until maybe the 2010s.
Oh wow
madonna sings with actor / singer Mandy Patinkin really...he sings well!
Hmmm never heard of him
@@EmpressReacts you are so young;) you must have seen him in films from 1980 to 2010 ... he did a lot, look at his head from when he was younger
Just so beautiful! This album is so much more than just novelty. It’s truly great
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I love it every time when you combine the song titles with your wishes for subscrubing, very innovative.. 😊
But u legit wanted to know who is this guy singing 🤣
Hi Empress from Australia, I have loved Madonna so much since I was ever a kid when I listened to her old songs, such as Ray Of Light, Music, Hung Up and 4 Minutes on the radio! Just to let you know however, that my favourite fan hasn't been touring Australia many times, but twice first was the Girlie Show in 1993, and Rebel Heart in 2016. 😔 Though I wished she could've toured here a lot if I ever wanted to see her.
Wow‼️
@@EmpressReacts I know. :( She just had some issues with the priority of her children when every time she couldn't come. 😖
I hope you consider doing "Now I'm Following you" Part 1 and 2 together...it kinda continues as one song really, so really it's just one. song.
u look great!! xx
😀. Glad you liked it. When I rejoin Patreon my pick gonna be a song by Olivia. But there’s cursewords. You be aight with that?😱🤣
Huh? An ONJ song with cuzz words?🤣
@@EmpressReacts ohhh no! Lol. Olivia came onto the scene. Late 90’s early 2000’s. Hip hop/rapper. Very sexy/talented
In your spare time, Empress, please check out Mandy Patinkin's version of 'Somewhere over the Rainbow'
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I absolutely love this song but it never felt like a Madonna song. It felt like a “Mandy Patinkin featuring Madonna” song, if that makes sense. But it always made me long to hear her do more stuff outside of pop music.
Yaaas totally makes sense
This album is better than Like a Prayer. They should have given it more reverence instead of just treating it like a novelty side project.
No shade to anyone but to me it's just so crazy that people still question Madonna's vocals after everything she has done, even still today. I still read bs like she only became the biggest female selling and touring artist of all time because she used sex lol. If anything her albums sold more when she wasn't sexual. True Blue, Ray Of Light, Music, Confessions. I also would not say Madonna 1983 or Like A Virgin or Like A Prayer were overt sexual so what are they talking about. She can sing period! Her voice is pleasant and distinctive. Not everyone likes a screaming diva who relies on other people to hand them songs or material over an authentic singer songwriter like Madonna is. Also no shade to other artists but in a world where BTS, Britney Spears, Paula Abdul, Jlo etc. became megastars how people can question Madonna's vocal ability so much is just mind blowing to me. lol
Well, to play devils advocate, one could say that BTS, Britney Spears, Paula Abdul and JLo could in some ways be blamed on Madonna. If she could blow up with non-overt vocal talent, then that just opens the door for others like her to follow. That said, I get your point. Madonna has, IMO, just enough raw singing talent and strong enough vocal personality to be considered 'not bad.' Her voice has a lot of character to it. While her vocals (on record) may not be especially impressive, they (unlike Brtney and JLo) usually aren't annoying and are generally comfortable to take in.
Madonna's biggest problem is consistency. Exceptionally good singing never seemed like something she made a priority. Money was a priority. Publicity/attention was a priority. Extravagent music videos and tours were priorities. Messages/themes/controversy/sex/rebellion/shock value were priorities...but strong vocals, for some reason, were not. If at almost 40 she could study/practice and focus enough to evelate herself to becoming a technically *good* singer for _Evita,_ then why didn't she do that a decade earlier? And why did she seemingly stop training after _Evita_ was over?! That's like a basketball player not training.
She'd work with vocal coaches for short stints when she was about to do something that she knew would require her to sound better than usual. But I'm guessing she didn't consistantly spend hours perfecting her skills in order to become (and stay) a really good or consistent singer. Her live vocals aren't consistent; they're usually okay (occasionally good) to bad (sometimes horrible)...but it's always a coin toss, with the odds slightly against her.
I think Madonna had enough raw talent to have been able to grow into becoming a stronger singer than she's known for (and I think she's better at it than what she's given credit), but for some reason that wasn't where career priorities seemed to lie. She seemed okay being just okay, in that regard. Which is odd to me, considering how much of a perfectionist/workaholic she's said to be. You'd think her ego wouldn't be okay with there being a general perception that she couldn't sing, even if it wasn't fair or totally true.
@@pensiveczar2239 If you listen to her vocals on Ray Of Light, they are not just not bad. They're so pleasant. I guess voices are subjective, you either enjoy them or not but i never get tired of hers and her style of singing, while i easily get annoyed of those of some ''better'' bigger singers like Christina Aguilera who are just too loud for me to enjoy for a long time.
I think today's popstars like Taylor Swift are not even a match on Madonna vocally not even talking about performing and creativity when it comes to live shows and videos. I still think Madonna offers the most for me as an overall artist and package.
@@Marc-zi5cq I'm with you. I love some of the big voiced diva songs, but not as many as I like of Madonna's.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
Guessing this is a line from the movie 🤔
@@EmpressReacts It's an extremely famous line that every single person from my generation knows exactly where it's from. It was originally spoken by Mandy Patinkin, the man Madonna is singing this duet with. It is from the amazing movie, The Princess Bride. 💜
What I wanna know is did you throw up tens for More cause it looked like you did. Looking forward to the album review
🤣u kno right
I mean it's okay. It's not especially exciting to listen to, but I can't say anything bad about it either...other than maybe that it's too short and doesn't have much of an ascension or climax. The male vocalist does sound more technically experienced and seemed like he was being careful to not overpower her. However, the way the song was engineered/mixed, he still wound up largely dominating her, as his vocals seemed more upfront than hers. But to her credit, I think Madonna did an adequate job of keeping up with him enough.
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Maybe, this guy is Dick Tracy.