Apples388 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_Vf6FA8A4 Okay, let's go back to this one please. I feel somehow that it is neglected and forgotten because of the spectacular "Sooner or Later" performance, but really... rather unfair. Let's see: 1. The introduction by Billy Crystal in which he talks about all the hoopla around her not being nominated and the controversy surrounding it. 2. I think this vocal marked the birth of the Madonna live vibrato, no? Well I think so. 3. Proving to all the naysayers (for the billionth time) that she can sing. This one was a bit different because it meant so much more to her and everyone else. It was Madonna doing Andrew Lloyd Weber for fuck's sake. 4. Just beautiful. I loved it. I know some people say it was cheesy or whatever but I think it's probably reason number 49203 why she's so amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 love it love it love it!!!!!! What happened with Billy Crystal exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I actually prefer this (for the above reasons) to 1991 one. She really fought the odds and won. What happened after this (TNBT)? We won't discuss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Love everything except the fringe. Is Streisand being a snickering cow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspur Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_Vf6FA8A4 I love this so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lecter Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 FRINGEDONNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insilico Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 This is it, such a beautiful performance and it will be remembered as a big fuck you to those who thought she cannot sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY PIG Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 her voice sounded great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_Vf6FA8A4 Okay, let's go back to this one please. I feel somehow that it is neglected and forgotten because of the spectacular "Sooner or Later" performance, but really... rather unfair. Let's see: 1. The introduction by Billy Crystal in which he talks about all the hoopla around her not being nominated and the controversy surrounding it. 2. I think this vocal marked the birth of the Madonna live vibrato, no? Well I think so. 3. Proving to all the naysayers (for the billionth time) that she can sing. This one was a bit different because it meant so much more to her and everyone else. It was Madonna doing Andrew Lloyd Weber for fuck's sake. 4. Just beautiful. I loved it. I know some people say it was cheesy or whatever but I think it's probably reason number 49203 why she's so amazing. Agree with everything you said. Plus, I also loved how Billy Crystal called her the "one and only" Madonna. Also, I often notice how Madonna does not stand around waiting for applause ie the Superbowl. She just walked off the stage with such class and style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Brilliant performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Straisand wasn't a cow, she was angry because she wasn't nominated and she decided not to perform in the Oscars. Celine Dione sang Streisand's song, plus her own song "Because you loved me". People thought that Madona would do the Streisand way, she won the Golden Globe, but wasnt' even nominated. But Madonna passed and simply performed beautifully. So, the cameraman kept on focusing on Barbra, who ended up being the spoiled one. And yes, this performance is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples388 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Exactly. It wasn't Barbra being shady towards Madonna.. it was Miss Billy Crystal serving All T & All Shade to Miss Barbra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Straisand wasn't a cow, she was angry because she wasn't nominated and she decided not to perform in the Oscars. Celine Dione sang Streisand's song, plus her own song "Because you loved me". People thought that Madona would do the Streisand way, she won the Golden Globe, but wasnt' even nominated. But Madonna passed and simply performed beautifully. So, the cameraman kept on focusing on Barbra, who ended up being the spoiled one. And yes, this performance is beautiful. I don't get it. You must Love Me was nominated and won the 1996 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Or you mean Madonna wasn't nominated for Best Actress? So Barbra refused to perform because she wasn't nominated for best actress or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasqual Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 ok..everyone who cant hear she s doing falshes serval times cant talk about hers singing. it is not nice and it is not good singing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shine Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I don't get it. You must Love Me was nominated and won the 1996 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Or you mean Madonna wasn't nominated for Best Actress? So Barbra refused to perform because she wasn't nominated for best actress or something? Yes. Amazing performance from Madonna, especially since this showcases the "new voice" and her live rendition proved that this was not just some studio trick. I guess what makes the Sooner or later performance easier to remember is because it's more Iconic Madonna, with the looks, the atittude, etc... You must love me is something else : absolutely classy, flawless and brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasqual Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 this singing bring us to terrible ROL performance with Lenny anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npb9IQu31o4 hundret years better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 ok..everyone who cant hear she s doing falshes serval times cant talk about hers singing. it is not nice and it is not good singing. NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Would like to hear M sing more with orchestrated music. Also miss how passionate she appeared for everything related to Evita! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I love it. But I hate that dress. She looked awful that night. Especially at the after party, guurlll what were u thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Ugg at that Betty white pant suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm sorry, this is absolutely PAINFUL to my ears. She's off-key half the time. I've said it before and no one seemed to agree, and I have no idea why. It's truly one of her worst vocal performances. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm sorry, this is absolutely PAINFUL to my ears. She's off-key half the time. I've said it before and no one seemed to agree, and I have no idea why. It's truly one of her worst vocal performances. Yikes. ok, now tell us what you're really feeling please :popcorn2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Personally I like this performance. And to think of she's was snubbed in the Best Actress category... You MUST love me It may not sound the best, but full of emotion & sadness. Much better than the album I-must-hit-that-note-no-matter-what version that lacked of emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm sorry, this is absolutely PAINFUL to my ears. She's off-key half the time. I've said it before and no one seemed to agree, and I have no idea why. It's truly one of her worst vocal performances. Yikes. Please, even A. Loyd Webber said she was brilliant that night! There are not single off-key note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PRPapi Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm sorry, this is absolutely PAINFUL to my ears. She's off-key half the time. I've said it before and no one seemed to agree, and I have no idea why. It's truly one of her worst vocal performances. Yikes. Although I do agree that this is a somewhat painful performance to listen to, I don't agree that it's because she's off-key. She's, actually, very much ON-key throughout the whole performance. She also showcased a very good range, as well as good amount of power to her vocal performance. BUT, I remember seeing this live and still feeling very much pained. Why? Because the whole performance, although earnest, seems very forced. It sounds like she's REEEEEAAALLY trying VERY hard to sing - and she looks that way, too. She's very nervous here and it showed in her voice. Her voice was very shaky and her vibrato was very inconsistent. There were even a couple of subtle cracks in there, as well. All of that conspires to make the listener feel her nervousness and discomfort, too. And, of course, there's the whole, dreaded part: "You MAHST LAHVE Meeeeeeeeeeee." :-/ It just sounded like a very first recital for a newly-coached vocal student who never before knew how to sing. It wasn't good. The redeeming part came from the second verse and on, where she sounded better than the first half - especially the "scared to confess what I'm feeling," which was the best part of the whole performance. Thank God, however, for her Sticky n Sweet live rendition, which is a MILLION times better than this. Just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotos8 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Good performance but not even close to the brilliance of Sooner or later ,that was the best Oscars performance ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm not going to get into an argument about what's on key or off, but this is a much better vocal performance of the song: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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