It's not her fault that her lower register was so raspy, this was about the time that she discovered her left vocal chord had ruptured. She's actually lucky to have escaped having surgery, like Adele had to have, but she couldn't speak or sing for about 6 weeks. So really, this is actually a pretty amazing performance given her singing chords had essentially BURST. That's almost like arm wrestling with a sprained wrist. You could see she was in pain towards the end...
Erin Thompson I get what you're saying, but I think the tinge to her voice is an artistic choice in this performance to strengthen the dichotomy between the two halves of a very particular personality she's trying to convey in this song; it's very much akin to storytelling. Listen to how she's switching between registers on the same syllable of a word. I'm willing to bet she's doing it on purpose. I've heard her sing lower notes live, and she can definitely hit them and sustain them without the use of vocal fry. She's a very skilled technical singer, and it's easy to be deceived by her vocal stylings.
+Henry L Alright, I know this was posted ages ago but I just wanted to say this isn't an artistic choice. She literally ruptured her vocal chord. She wasn't choosing to have a raspy voice. She can achieve a low raspy voice, but in this video, I don't think this level of rasp was intended. Though, I can see where you are coming from with her using it in her advantage.
+Henry L It's not an artistic thing. She doesn't do that now when she sings this song. This was just a byproduct of a barely functioning set of vocal cords.
+No More It was raspy because it was about to give out... Her vocal cords ruptured during the Electra Heart era. The raspy sound you're hearing is what vocal cords sound like when they're extremely inflamed (at best) or have nodules (at worst). I don't know if she had nodules or not, but she did have to stop singing for a few weeks for it to get better. I believe she's taking lessons now if her singing from Froot is any indicator since it's a lot smoother.
she was healing from a ruptured vocal fold, guys. that's why her voice sounds so raw and scratchy. especially on the lower notes because the injury affected her lower register.
I dont think one bad video of her singing acousticly should make everyone think shes not good live. It just sounds like she has a sore/scratchy throught. That happens. This isnt even bad, her voice is still beautiful.
She used to smoke, but I read that she quit in October 2011. I don't know how long it takes for smoking to affect someone's voice, but it may have affected it a little bit. She sounds a little hoarser now than she used to.
You see the dog she has next to her? She got that at a concert in Atlanta when a fan threw it to her from the crowd. I was standing right next to her when she caught it and said "Thank you, darling"
LOL I'm obviously a Marina fan, don't you think I would've listened to both versions plenty of times? I agree with you though, the live version is way better than the studio version.
It's not her fault that her lower register was so raspy, this was about the time that she discovered her left vocal chord had ruptured. She's actually lucky to have escaped having surgery, like Adele had to have, but she couldn't speak or sing for about 6 weeks. So really, this is actually a pretty amazing performance given her singing chords had essentially BURST. That's almost like arm wrestling with a sprained wrist. You could see she was in pain towards the end...
Erin Thompson I get what you're saying, but I think the tinge to her voice is an artistic choice in this performance to strengthen the dichotomy between the two halves of a very particular personality she's trying to convey in this song; it's very much akin to storytelling. Listen to how she's switching between registers on the same syllable of a word. I'm willing to bet she's doing it on purpose. I've heard her sing lower notes live, and she can definitely hit them and sustain them without the use of vocal fry. She's a very skilled technical singer, and it's easy to be deceived by her vocal stylings.
+Henry L Alright, I know this was posted ages ago but I just wanted to say this isn't an artistic choice. She literally ruptured her vocal chord. She wasn't choosing to have a raspy voice. She can achieve a low raspy voice, but in this video, I don't think this level of rasp was intended. Though, I can see where you are coming from with her using it in her advantage.
+Henry L It's not an artistic thing. She doesn't do that now when she sings this song. This was just a byproduct of a barely functioning set of vocal cords.
She called it her “Adele” issue lol
I think it adds to the song.
I love her freaking raspy voice.
+No More It was raspy because it was about to give out... Her vocal cords ruptured during the Electra Heart era. The raspy sound you're hearing is what vocal cords sound like when they're extremely inflamed (at best) or have nodules (at worst). I don't know if she had nodules or not, but she did have to stop singing for a few weeks for it to get better. I believe she's taking lessons now if her singing from Froot is any indicator since it's a lot smoother.
+razrv3lc k den
she was healing from a ruptured vocal fold, guys. that's why her voice sounds so raw and scratchy. especially on the lower notes because the injury affected her lower register.
I actually love her husky raspy low notes!
I love how shes dressed i dress like that a lot! And she is my fav singer.
I love it when her voice goes all raspy!
Despite the injury, she isn’t missing any notes whatsoever. That’s true talent and perseverance! Beautiful.
She's got it all looks, voice my dreamwoman!
I dont think one bad video of her singing acousticly should make everyone think shes not good live. It just sounds like she has a sore/scratchy throught. That happens. This isnt even bad, her voice is still beautiful.
Love it she can sing
She is so amazing singing live.
I LOVE HER VOICE :D
I like how she changes her vocal range during this song... Love it
Beautiful song, especially beautiful voice.
I love how she never stops preforming. I LOVE HER
She has a really unique voice but it sounds amazing
1:03 shes so freakin cute
i love her accent ... she has such an amazing voice... i'm in love with her voice
Ugh! I adore her shoes! She's just overall gorgeous, inside and out.
And yet she can still sing better than half of the music industry while having a vocal rupture. AMAZING
Marilyn doesn't use shampoo because she isn't real!
hello darkness my old friend
+Lona Delery Hey Lona !!!
2012- 2013 aesthetics will never die
Absolutely Gorgeous performance and outfit! 💗
She’s so talented and corky I love itttttt!
she is so beautiful in her own way and her voice is so adorably special xDD
LOL at the guy dancing in the background
She looks perfect. I'm so jealous.
everyone: her vocal chords were injuried!
marina, singing anyways: 2:20
It's interesting how she seems to hit the hardest notes with ease and have some trouble with the easier ones.
Wow she is just amazing
She used to smoke, but I read that she quit in October 2011. I don't know how long it takes for smoking to affect someone's voice, but it may have affected it a little bit. She sounds a little hoarser now than she used to.
I can't even why is she so perfect.
omg her voice is so GOOD :D
and her facial expressions priceless, haa ♥
Marina we love you!!
I believe that Marina first became famous before Lana del Rey so people should stop saying that she is imitating her.
Beautiful
can't watch this often enough!
I just heard the is for the first time and I really like it alot:D
I know right? I just found her like a few weeks ago and I'm still obsessing
When she does that mischievous smile toward the camera I imagine its for me =)
This song is sooo good!!
everything she wears is just
I'd like to see more Marina and the Diamonds... I was expecting to see as much of them as we do Ellie Goulding
Andrew Jarrett her*
2:25 soo cute hahah :D
i love marinaa,she's so beautiful an talented idk
Wales is part of the United Kingdom, is a Country. England is another country, which is part of the UK.
Ahhh, americans.
Her voice is perfect.
i love the way how she says "choa choa choa" xD love her accent! :D♥
Wasnt this during the time she had bad vocal chords?
Yes
I love that people say that I'm like her and I really like her!
She was probably never auto tuned. There's just more space and time to warm up in a studio. It also has more echo.
dang I like her singing so much, that song is spot on with my insides my wishes, not my reality but who i once was, She is cool man
I want to see her live so badly ugh
I love the pink poodle 8) and the way she looks at 1:04 wen she says "I know i've got a big ego i really don't know why it's such a big deal tho" :L
She's a total princess :D
shes just stunning :-) love M&D
You see the dog she has next to her? She got that at a concert in Atlanta when a fan threw it to her from the crowd. I was standing right next to her when she caught it and said "Thank you, darling"
I adore her fashion!
Great vocals ..
She super good! ❤️
she is like a doll!
I saw her alive here in Austin, great show
Love this song !!
DUDE. She's actually perfect. She's so thin too. But curvy. AGH LADY CRUSH. Can I just be her/have her please.
Beautiful!!
SHE IS SOOOOO CUTTTTE!
You guys are all just probably jealous! She's the one who's famous not you!
shes too good.
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! GO MARINA!!
Her voice is unique
Live she is amazing , very strange but boy can she do live
Why? What is it you dislike about it? I seriously don't know why someone can hate it. haha
Anybody still here?
Im in love!
She sounds different but her voice is amazing nonetheless! Xx
She's perfect
i love how she always has that little toy poodle with her.
I Love Her!!!
She's got the look ! ELECTRAHEART
I love her!!!!!
at 1:27 that look kills me. omg shes gorgeous.
Amazing.
Gorgeoussss
Oh okay! =D Lol, she does wear awesome shoes!
I think thts pretty good after a vocal injury
she is in her prime xxx
LOL I'm obviously a Marina fan, don't you think I would've listened to both versions plenty of times? I agree with you though, the live version is way better than the studio version.
Amazing!
What happened to her voice. I keep hearing different stuff about her not that i don't like it cuz i do think she is great i love her just wondering?
Her vocal cord got ruptured and she couldn't speak for 10 days and couldn't sing for 6 weekes
is her natural voice :3
I love u Marina, what a bubbies omg
the queen
Quite positive it's natural ^__^
She used to smoke. She doesn't always sound hoarse, though; She does it sometimes for effect.
cute, hot and damn amazing...
uh... dream girl...
I actually really like that her voice sounds a bit hoarse, it gives her style
her raspy voice, oh god
Who´s Madonna or Katy Perry?
I love u!! Ur great
I love Marina *~*
esta mujer es perfecta