hyper_chondriac_muser Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 It just wouldn't be Muse if Chris was lead singer, even for just one song.. they each have their roles, they do them very well. Matt is lead - singer, songwriter, guitarist.. it's always been that way so it would just be weird to see that change. Muse change their musical direction an style a lot, which is part of what makesthem so great, but that's separate to actually changing their roles within the band for a bit. Not saying that Chris wouldn't do a good job of it, a part of me is actually intrigued to see what that might sound like but I'm just not a fan of the idea..can't make it stick in my head lol.
Caff Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 It just wouldn't be Muse if Chris was lead singer, even for just one song.. . Err yes it would, they're still Muse. There's so much more to music than just how the singer sings. If I played a Muse instrumental to you that you'd never heard before, you'd probably recognise it.
Guest Octazooka Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Yeah I would agree with that. Chris has a decent 'backing vocals' voice but I wouldn't really know whether or not he has 'lead vocals' skills. hmm well you wouldn't want to hear dom sing at least, right?
Veronica_cy Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 I've always enjoyed TSP live because Chris sings a little bit more. Matt has an amazing voice and he is irreplaceable, but a song with Chris's vocals wouldn't hurt. I think it would be quite interesting.
hyper_chondriac_muser Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Err yes it would, they're still Muse. There's so much more to music than just how the singer sings. If I played a Muse instrumental to you that you'd never heard before, you'd probably recognise it. It's not just about the singing, but that's part of the whole package for me. Muse overall, and how I recognise their style, is based on what each member brings to the table - Matt brings his personal vocal style as well as a unique style of playing guitar/piano etc. Same for Chris's bass, Dom's drumming. If they were to swap, it wouldn't be the Muse I've come to love. I'm just not a fan of that level of change.. Change in musical direction, yes..switching roles, no thanks.
tails Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 I don't think he would be willing to do it. He seems too shy and reserved to take the full front of a song singing. Not all the time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryxfVB_MIfA the clip is long, i know, but towards the end Chris goes crazy (for Chris)
Socks and a Phone Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 They should just let Dom sing a few tracks. tone deaf is in these days Well they could just auto-tune it. Lots of people do this live. Seriously though, I wouldn't say no to an entire album where Chris was the lead singer. It would be really interesting and stuff and you'd get a totally new sound from them. I think this is very cool.
SuperMassiveMuseFan623 Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 I don't know, I just can't see it. I mean chris does have a nice voice and all but I can't see it as a lead singers voice. I'm not objecting to a song where chris is the lead Matt is doind Backing vocals I just don't know if I would enjoy it as much as I enjoy Matt's voice. I think an entire album is too much though, one or two songs yeah but not an album. Does that make sense?
the aurora Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 A lot of bands have a back-up lead vocalist (couldn't put it a better way sorry!) so maybe it'd be nice as a little experiment but it's all down to how comfortable Chris would be with doing it. Mmmmm, Niiiiiiiiick. If it happens, I say try a B-side first. Chris' voice is wonderful but I think it can be stronger.
bellamy'szetagirl Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 Yes, why not? I think Chris should try lead vocals for one song, his voice seems good enough. And while they're at it, they should make a song where Matt is not playing any instruments, but is just singing and see how that turns out.
Captain Jack Harkness Posted November 15, 2008 Posted November 15, 2008 I think Chris should try singing lead vocals but perhaps on a b-side first just to see how it goes. Who knows? from what ive heard live he actually has quite a good voice.
Carrotie Posted November 15, 2008 Posted November 15, 2008 I'd love to hear Chris sing a whole song, but I don't want it to be an album song. Matt's vocals are part of the sound of Muse, so Chris singing wouldn't feel right as an album track.
fusional Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 No. Meg's track on 'Get Behind Me Satan' is proof such things shouldn't be done. that, plus the guitarist from system of a down butchering an entire album with his vocals that's not to say chris is a bad vocalist. far from it. it's just... really, stick with matt.
liberty Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 For one song, whether it's an album or a b-side, I say why not, as long as the band, and especially Chris, is down for it. I'd be interested out of sheer curiosity. An entire album would be a bit much, though.
Citizen Erased Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Me thinks he should do a B-side! I'd love to hear his voice! Or maybe like System of a Down did where they do alternate parts of the song, and then some together.
The_Poison Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Erm... no. It just wouldn't sound like Muse... Plus from what ive heard his voice isnt really lead material... great voice, but more suited to backing... Still itd be great to hear a b-side of him... And Dom too... =P
devonscreen Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Dom? I dont' think so... His voice isn't stable... Sorry, just my opinion
r2thabh Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 They could do something like System of a Down or Arctic Monkeys where they sing alternate lines, but I don't think a song with no vocals at all from matt would be that good. It'd feel like its missing something... It could work though.
Imyreld Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I actually liked it when Darren Malakian sang more on Hynotize/Mezmerize I could see a b-side kind of like Nirvana did with Dave Grohl's "Marigold" but I have to agree with a bunch of people that Chris would be too shy to do it...plus would he preferably sing Matt's material or his own?
Kaoss22 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Absolutely! I'd love to hear at least one song that's sung by Chris. And if it doesn't work out? Back to backing.
tails Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Absolutely! I'd love to hear at least one song that's sung by Chris. And if it doesn't work out? Back to backing. Agreed. And for all the people who say "it just wouldn't be MUSE!" or "It just wouldn't sound like MUSE!" I beg to differ. There are some Muse songs that are such polar opposites of some of their other songs that I don't think it's justified to say that if Chris had the shot at lead vocals for a song it wouldn't sound like Muse anymore. I think it would bring an entire different side of Muse out. And yeah, if it just doesn't work for whatever reason, then going back to the backing vocals would be just fine.
Kaoss22 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Agreed. And for all the people who say "it just wouldn't be MUSE!" or "It just wouldn't sound like MUSE!" I beg to differ. There are some Muse songs that are such polar opposites of some of their other songs that I don't think it's justified to say that if Chris had the shot at lead vocals for a song it wouldn't sound like Muse anymore. I think it would bring an entire different side of Muse out. And yeah, if it just doesn't work for whatever reason, then going back to the backing vocals would be just fine. I've actually noticed at times when Chris did do some vocals during a song (when Matt would noodle around or so) that Chris was good. He does have good tone from what I hear, he should just step up to the mic and preach the word, y'know?
JakeLulz Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Definitely, then like matt said before; matt could concentrate more on guitar. I'd love to see what matt is capable of
The_Poison Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Dom? I dont' think so... His voice isn't stable... Sorry, just my opinion It was actually a joke... But i guess you could stick a load of synths on his voice though...
abomufc108 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 he have a beautiful voice imo give him a try
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