Who's the voice of our generation?

Who's the voice of our generation?

  • Christina Aguilera

    Votes: 6 33.3%

  • Lady Gaga

    Votes: 6 33.3%

  • Beyoncé

    Votes: 5 27.8%

  • Mariah Carey

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • Total voters
    18
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Who do you think in your opinion is the voice of our current generation?

1): Christina Aguilera
2): Beyoncé
3): Lady GaGa
4): Mariah Carey
 
I'm going with Beyonce because she practically rules the world. I'm slightly kidding. I like Christina's voice the most but...something about her irks me. I'm not a huge fan of any of these choices simply because I'm not into their music. They're all talented singers (yes, Lady Gaga can sing...she's just a big phony), but the style of their music just doesn't interest me.
 
Here I thought maybe Britney Spears... My generation isn't the same as yours. Mine would be Michael Jackson and Madonna. Unless you count this guy.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlE7yCSHAM"]John Farnham - "You're The Voice" - ORIGINAL VIDEO - HQ - YouTube[/ame]
 
Taake
Taake
lol, is it a bad sign that I used to really love this song? ;)
Washburne
Washburne
Of course you don't. Wrong generation. ;) It was a huge hit when it came out.
Hm what do you mean by 'voice'? Like singing voice or role model type voice...?
 
I'm going with neither nor... Oh wait,...

Actually I am not a fan of all of these! I think Lady Gaga is to gaga and Christina Aguilera is to nasty. Mariah Carey I don't even know so I go with Beyonce!
 
Well, I'd go with Aretha Franklin, but unfortunately she is not part of my generation 😛

I'm no fan of the singers you listed, so I can't answer that question.
 
I went with Christina. When she covered "It's a Man's World" at the Grammys she pretty much melted my brain with awesomeness.
 
It's a sorry state of affairs if any of these are the "voice" of our generation. I don't think any of these women are positive role models, especially not in comparison to many other people.

If you mean "voice" in a musical sense, I can't think of any that are particularly inspirational, or have changed music in a positive way.
 
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Mr Giles
you know you love Beyonce
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caitaintdead
caitaintdead
i love you
Goby
Goby
Yes!!!
Who do you think in your opinion is the voice of our current generation?

1): Christina Aguilera
2): Beyoncé
3): Lady GaGa
4): Mariah Carey
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Firstly, are we talking Gen Y? Most of us here fit into that category (born between mid-1970s to the late 1980s). The younger set, born in the 90s, which is considered by most to have very different characteristics than ours.

Well, I love all these lovely ladies - especially Christian - but I don't think any of them can claim to be a "voice" for my generation.

Honestly, if I had to choose a "voice" for my generation, it'd probobly be a grunge band. I'm not really into that genre, but bands like Alice in Chains and Nirvana had a huge impact on us and the way we see the world.
 
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Well, I chose Lady Gaga, since if one of those singers had to be the voice of my generation, I'd choose her.

However, I don't think any modern female singers can be classed as the 'voice' of a generation. Most of them are throwing out songs that don't mean anything to them or anyone else.
 
Joan the Vampire Slayer said:
Honestly, if I had to choose a "voice" for my generation, it'd probobly be a grunge band. I'm not really into that genre, but bands like Alice in Chains and Nirvana had a huge impact on us and the way we see the world.
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Is that really our generation, though? Would it not be the generation before us. Maybe it feels different because you are based in Seattle but I would say Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden (who are all some of my favourite bands, btw) would be the music that defined my older sister's generation. Nevermind is unequivocally the album that defined that generation.

For me, I think the Marshal Mather's LP was the defining moment in music for my generation; it turned music on its head. If that album hadn't happened music would be a very different place right now. Or, do people think that each genre has its own defining moment within a generation?

Before I go, I just want to say something on the issue of rolemodels. My investment in Christina fandom, in terms of how much I value her, is equal to my B/A fandom. When I was growing up she and the Buffyverse were my heroes and sources of encouragement. So, while I can understand why people would think she was a poor rolemodel, I want to say that she is, arguably, the best rolemodel I ever had. The woman is nothing short of a fighter. Most singers when I was growing up sang about the importance of having a boyfriend, she writes songs about individuality, independence, strength,staying true to ones self and courage. She takes an exorbitant amount of crap from the media and she just shrugs it off. Something goes wrong, she moves on and keeps singing her songs. She won't be cowed by the hate. I find that amazing. If I ever have daughters she is the first person I will point them in the direction of.

Yes, I am a Christina stan. Sue me. 😀 :tongue3:
 
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xfivebyfive
I have to karma you for Eminem <3333 I so agree
Goby
Goby
Lawsuit filed!! hehehee
Kean said:
Is that really our generation, though? Would it not be the generation before us. Maybe it feels different because you are based in Seattle but I would say Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden (who are all some of my favourite bands, btw) would be the music that defined my older sister's generation. Nevermind is unequivocally the album that defined that generation.

For me, I think the Marshal Mather's LP was the defining moment in music for my generation; it turned music on its head. If that album hadn't happened music would be a very different place right now. Or, do people think that each genre has its own defining moment within a generation?
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Well, when I see the world "generation" I think of the late 90's to now, I don't really want any of these voices to represent our generation because their music doesn't mean much to be on a personal level but...I decided to play along and choose someone on this list. Nirvana was probably the voice of the 90s...so does that only apply to Generation Xers? Or does it apply to the people born in the 80s and 90s? I don't think so. I mean I did grow up hearing Xtina, Beyonce, Mariah Carey...but not Lady Gaga. She was not part of my childhood. And I do believe that all of these women, no matter how much I may not like some of their music, have made contributions to it. Positive ones. Mariah Carey's voice is pretty amazing, Beyonce sings about about female empowerment...in a way, Christina's song beautiful is...well, beautiful, and Lady Gaga has taught some kids that it's okay to be yourself. And how are they *all* bad role models? Beyonce seems like a good one...I don't know much about her to tell you the truth. I just know that she tends to keep her personal life private, which is a good thing. A lot of kids these days could learn a thing or two about keep their personal business personal. And Christina has obviously had a positive impact on you.

I have my own personal "voices". I would not be alive if it wasn't for bands/singers like Nirvana, AIC, NIN, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Fiona Apple, etc..why am I even trying to list them all? Haha. When does my generation begin though? Idk. If the artists I mentioned are part of my generation, then I'd pick one of them. Also, I agree with you about that Eminem album. I'm not a huge rap fan, but even someone who hates that genre (how??) has to be able to appreciate at least one song on that album.

I feel like a lot of people just refuse to acknowledge what certain artists have done for music, or that they are actually talented...simply because they aren't a fan of that artist's genre or the fact that said artist produces Top 40 songs. Does that make sense? I saw someone on here imply that Whitney Houston's music...was not music. Why is that? Is it because of the way it was produced? I mean, even someone who loathes pop and r&b (how one can hate an entire genre is insane to me) has to admit that her voice was beautiful. I just love music. Honestly. If it seems as if someone has put their heart and soul into it, then that's enough for me. I may not sit down and listen to it, but I appreciate it. Lady Gaga annoys the hell out of me, but I have heard her sing Born this Way acapella and it was great. I used to say "I hate today's music!" which I now feel, is an ignorant thing to say. I love Cat Power, Animal Collective, Anna Ternheim...just so many freakin artists of today. Sorry, I kind of went off on a tangent. I just feel like...people who have worked hard to get where they are, and who are talented (although they may not be using all of it, which is a shame. I am looking at you Lady Gaga) still deserve some level of recognition and respect, no matter how much I dislike how their music is produced or the stuff that they sing about. They are inspiring people to become artists. I mean I've heard some really awesome covers of some really stupid songs. Oh! What about Alicia Keys? Does she count as part of the current generation? I pick her (assuming that this phantom generation ranges from '00-now)!

Anyway...my point is that I love music. True music lovers don't see genre.
 
Fredikins said:
Anyway...my point is that I love music.
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Ditto.

True music lovers don't see genre.
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Really? I just don't really see what is wrong with having different genres of music. Sure, people like to come down hard or dismiss certain genres, but ultimately, I don't see how attribution of names like Pop, HipHop or Rock can hurt music. Not in 2012.
 
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