Female Vocalist for the Band's Band - It's A Knockout (Winner: Sharon den Adel)

[Krakalakachkn]

Sharon den Adel and Annie Lennox

 

[Jeannaisais]

 

Lacey Mosley and Francesca Battistelli

 

 

 

I second! I like that we have the same taste meesh ;)

[Samuraiflip05]

Sharon Den Adel & Francesca Battistelli

[dumont76]

Sharon den Adel and Francesca Battistelli

[Corki]

Both Sharon den Adel and Francesca Battistelli lead by 4 votes to 2 over Lacey Mosley and Annie Lennox respectively. We have about 75 minutes to go, so don't forget to cast your vote if you haven't done so already!

[Stevros]

Sharon den Adel and Francesca Battistelli

[Corki]

And our semi-finalist line up is complete after both Sharon den Adel and Francesca Battistelli complete 5-2 victories to join Simone Simons and Lisa Kelly in the semi-finals.

 

And the semi-finals are now going up!

[Corki]

Semi-Final, Tie 1

 

 

 

Simone Simons (of Epica)

I'm a huge fan of female metal in general and I just missed her on the list. Especially since this band is well on their way to become famous even outside europe. Simone's voice is amazing in every way, I have a few other female metal vocalists that I enjoy most of wich are already nominated. But Simone is definatly the best one for me!

Links:

and

 

vs.

 

 

Lisa Kelly (of Celtic Woman)

She has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard. She has also been involved in many musicals, taking on the roles of "Velma Kelly" in Chicago, "Maria" in West Side Story and "Sandy" in Grease. She was asked to join Celtic Woman in 2004 - what was meant to be a one night performance has turned into 5 albums!

Now We Are Free and The Voice

 

 

Voting ends Friday 26th February 2010 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

Semi-Final, Tie 2

 

 

 

Sharon den Adel (of Within Temptation)

There was a desire to just put "goddess" and "one of Corki's three Muses" as the reason for the nomination...but I decided I would expand of that! Sharon den Adel is the lead singer of the Dutch symphonic metal/rock group Within Temptation. She is a mezzo-soprano singer who has never been trained, and her vocals play a major role in the band's sound. Before going full time with music, she worked in the world of fashion, and designs the group's merchandise. Have I mentioned the word "goddess" already?  ;D

Links:

and Ice Queen (LIVE)

 

vs.

 

 

Francesca Battistelli

I LOVE her voice. It is amazing. That is all I can say, I just love it. Her music is pretty good too. Just a little more information - she is a Christian musician from New York City. Her first album was released in 2004 independently, but her first studio album came out in 2008. She received her first Grammy Award nomination in 2009 for "Best Gospel Performance" with her single Free To Be Me.

Links:

and

 

 

Voting ends Friday 26th February 2010 at 11pm (GMT)

[Stevros]

Lisa Kelly & Francesca Battistelli

[Krakalakachkn]

Lisa Kelly and Sharon den Adel

[Jeannaisais]

Lisa Kelly & Francesca Battistelli

 

Agreed

[mmeeshal]

Simone Simons and Francesca Battistelli

[Samuraiflip05]

Kelly and Adel

[Corki]

Simone Simons and Sharon den Adel

[dumont76]

Simone Simmons and Sharon den Adel

[Corki]

Time to wrap this up and get ready for the Grand Final and 3rd/4th place play-off.

 

Both Sharon den Adel and Lisa Kelly won through in hard fought battles, with both winning by 4 votes to 3.

 

Therefore, Simone Simons and Francesca Battistelli will be costing the 3rd/4th play-off.

[Corki]

Grand Final

 

 

 

Sharon den Adel (of Within Temptation)

There was a desire to just put "goddess" and "one of Corki's three Muses" as the reason for the nomination...but I decided I would expand of that! Sharon den Adel is the lead singer of the Dutch symphonic metal/rock group Within Temptation. She is a mezzo-soprano singer who has never been trained, and her vocals play a major role in the band's sound. Before going full time with music, she worked in the world of fashion, and designs the group's merchandise. Have I mentioned the word "goddess" already?  ;D

Links:

and Ice Queen (LIVE)

 

vs.

 

 

Lisa Kelly (of Celtic Woman)

She has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard. She has also been involved in many musicals, taking on the roles of "Velma Kelly" in Chicago, "Maria" in West Side Story and "Sandy" in Grease. She was asked to join Celtic Woman in 2004 - what was meant to be a one night performance has turned into 5 albums!

Now We Are Free and The Voice

 

 

Voting ends Sunday 28th February 2010 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

3rd/4th Play-Off

 

 

 

Simone Simons (of Epica)

I'm a huge fan of female metal in general and I just missed her on the list. Especially since this band is well on their way to become famous even outside europe. Simone's voice is amazing in every way, I have a few other female metal vocalists that I enjoy most of wich are already nominated. But Simone is definatly the best one for me!

Links:

and

 

vs.

 

 

Francesca Battistelli

I LOVE her voice. It is amazing. That is all I can say, I just love it. Her music is pretty good too. Just a little more information - she is a Christian musician from New York City. Her first album was released in 2004 independently, but her first studio album came out in 2008. She received her first Grammy Award nomination in 2009 for "Best Gospel Performance" with her single Free To Be Me.

Links:

and

 

 

Voting ends Sunday 28th February 2010 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

And I am going to get the voting for the last two ties underway.

 

While Lisa Kelly's voice is great, I can't see it working with either Geddy Lee or Carlos Santana. Sharon den Adel's voice would, plus she is magical! Just ask Northie how often I go on about her!  ;D

 

And Simone Simons gets my vote in the 3rd/4th play-off. The vocals of Francesca Battistelli send a shiver up my spine...similar to when someone scratches chalk on a blackboard.

[mmeeshal]

Um...I don't really want to vote for either for the first one, but I suppose I'll go with Lisa Kelly for the Grand Final.

 

And Francesca Battistelli for 3rd place.

[dumont76]

Sharon den Adel and Simone Simmons

 

'nuff said.

[Krakalakachkn]

Lisa Kelly and Simone Simmons

[Jeannaisais]

Sharon den Adel and Francesca Battistelli

[Stevros]

Sharon den Adel & Francesca Battistelli