Singer covers 4+, another covers 8 octaves

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Steve

Singer covers 4+, another covers 8 octaves
« on: 4 Jun 2009, 04:55 pm »
Ran across Yma Suma, Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chavarri del Castillo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yma_Sumac
 
who is reportedly to have at one time, a voice that could cover 5 octaves, approximately 123 to 2270 Hz.

Hear her sing here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KprLT-JxPY


Here is a woman who sings 8 octaves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRCNGWrk38s&feature=related

Simply amazing.

Rob Babcock

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Re: Singer covers 4+, another covers 8 octaves
« Reply #1 on: 5 Jun 2009, 08:31 am »
My God, that last one was horrifying! :o  My Dad would describe the sound as like a cat in a roomful of rocking chairs. :lol:

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Re: Singer covers 4+, another covers 8 octaves
« Reply #2 on: 5 Jun 2009, 09:49 am »
Diamanda Galas - avant-garde performer noted for her wailing, four-octave vocal range. While i like here a lot she is not user friendly in the least. you have been warned  :lol:

Diamanda Galas - I Put a Spell on You (live)

Diamanda Galas - The Litanies of Satan - Live (1 of 2)

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