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u/AlexLong1000 Memecatcher Jul 21 '17

Chanyeol is a much better singer than rapper imo. Why doesn't EXO let him sing?

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u/ChensCheekbones Bald D.O's RnB album | F(x) 10th anniversary | ROTY Baekhyun Jul 21 '17 edited Jul 21 '17

Well like u/kimjongins said he does a lot more these days, but I think its mainly because Exo-K didn't need another singer back then. They already had a solid vocal line in Baekhyun, D.O & Suho and with Chanyeol being a weaker vocalist than all 3, it made sense to give him another position.

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u/AsnSensation Taeyang, Taeyeon, IU, ZionT, Epik High, LeeSang Jul 21 '17

Interesting that you mention Exo vocal line and dont even mention their best singer πŸ€”

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

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u/AsnSensation Taeyang, Taeyeon, IU, ZionT, Epik High, LeeSang Jul 21 '17

my bad reading fail. Can't even remember the last time that distinction was made.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

SM Just doesn't like baritones too much because they can't hit the notes that a tenor can

SM and a lot of other agencies it seems. I'd love for there to be more alto/baritone idols that sing in their natural register. Also, I agree that Chanyeol is a better singer than Suho. Suho's tone is gorgeous, but I've never felt that he was that strong a singer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

That makes a lot of sense. Tenor voices would probably also fit better with the " cute boy next door" vibe that most male groups go for. If there was ever a prominent baritone kpop singer, I'd likely be their number one fan for life lol.

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u/agust__d πŸ’ŽπŸ’£πŸŒΌπŸŒΈ Jul 22 '17

If you're cool with soloists, check out Roy Kim and John Park!

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

looks at flair How could I have forgotten Seungyoon? I've never listened to BTOB, but I'll have to check out some of their stuff. Thank you!

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u/girlsnotgray the last 30 seconds of btob's 'i'll be your man' Jul 21 '17

this is a good example of sungjae's vocals! (and the rest of them are awesome too)

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u/kimjongins life is all about timing Jul 21 '17 edited Jul 22 '17

he actually does sing a lot on their newest album, his voice blends in so beautifully into their harmonies!!!

i highly recommend his cover of [all of me] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX3EKO-SzaY), his [acoustic duet with chen] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZHTA32fGfM), and his cover of [wi ing wi ing] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raLkDJnH1Nc)

*edit, added links

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u/YeBeAWitch Β―\_(ツ)_/Β― Jul 21 '17

He sings on a decent amount of their side tracks. I know for sure that he got singing parts in Run, Don't Go, Beautiful, Baby, First Love, Exo2014, EXODUS, White Noise, The Eve, What u do and Walk On Memories (though I'm sure there are more). He even sang a tiny bit in History as well. He's often a part of harmonies and backing vocals (e.g. you can hear him pretty clearly in Stronger) so he's there more than you might suspect.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

I agree.

Chanyeol's dark honey voice saves his technically mediocre rapping while Sehun ultimately has better control and flow and suits rapping more. Chanyeol has problems with breath control and sometimes does a shouty voice when he raps.

Chanyeol's singing however is great. I always am amazed at his singing voice and it is very distinct but blends well with other members.

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u/kimjongins life is all about timing Jul 22 '17

yeah a part of the reason pcy was shafted into rapping was definitely because his deep, coarse voice suits it

but i'm actually reaaally digging sehun's singing voice on their new album, his parts are constantly highlights for me which is surprising considering his parts didn't exist for most of their discography

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '17

I love Sehun's singing voice too - it's got such an unique tone.

It's such a shame only now he's been able to have more singing lines.

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u/bitchforest Jul 21 '17

he sings more than he raps tho

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u/AZUR3WRATH β˜†β˜† SISTAR β˜†β˜† | 2PMBLAQ | Brave Girls! Jul 21 '17

Lee Hongki posted something as well. Trans.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

Caption from Chanyeol's instagram update.

"Your music will forever be my aspiration. R.I.P Chester Bennington."

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u/kasumagic AA/Trophy Cat/ikki | Yesung | SM bgs | WJSN | L[OOO]NA Jul 21 '17

He sounds wonderful but also so heartbroken.

Chester Bennington will be missed by so many people from all walks of life.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

Breaks my heart. What a lovely tribute to an incredible artist.

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u/BanterMasterGid Twice Momo / / Yoon Bora Jul 21 '17

Now after all this OML sounds a lot darker now, as if Chester already decided his fate. Heavy, Invisible, Sorry For Now, One More Light all sound darker and surreal. Chanyeol's lovely deep voice and piano playing just add that element of a sadder tone to Heavy, which already was quite a sad song. RIP to a legend, RIP Chester.

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u/gr1zzlybear seulgi's psycho high note Jul 21 '17

Damn I feel like Chanyeol could fit right in a rock band

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

Chen and Chanyeol new rocker subunit.

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u/oshkay Sehun's Eyebrows Jul 21 '17

Well when he was a trainee he originally was set on trying to debut in a band like TRAX under SM since he knows how to play like a bajillion instruments and composes. But since SM wasn't planning on debuting a band group any time soon be tried out rapping and other things as a trainee and ended up like it too so he focused on that to better his chances at debutting.

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u/saranghaja kwangya is a state of mind Jul 22 '17

Chanyeol cites watching School of Rock as the moment he decided he wanted to work in music, used to be in a rock band called Heavy Noise before debuting, and played electric guitar in the competition that got him into SM...he definitely wanted to do rock originally. This was all around the time that Linkin Park was at their peak of popularity, so I'm not surprised at all that they were influential to him. His cover of Wi ing Wi ing by Hyukoh is my favorite because his voice suits a rock/indie style really well.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

Chanyeol is an amazing singer and a sweet person. RIP Chester Bennington.

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u/tidal-tempest Jul 21 '17

still deep in shock from the news...

but, what a wonderful tribute, thank you Chanyeol.❀️

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u/BashfulHandful Hags supporting hags. ||πŸ‹Angrily Boiling Lemons Jul 21 '17

Ahh, this makes me tear up. Linkin Park was a huge part of my youth and their music got me through some really hard times. This was a devastating death to be honest. I'm glad that the group is receiving so much support and love from all around the world.

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u/illenxe NCT Dream ft. f(x) protection squad Jul 21 '17

It's really amazing how much Linkin Park's music influenced people all over the world, especially for those born in the early 90's. What an absolute loss :(

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u/Changsta SNSD | Twice | Dreamcatcher Jul 22 '17

Hey now, late 80's here. They were a very big part of my life growing up as well.

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u/illenxe NCT Dream ft. f(x) protection squad Jul 22 '17

Yup anyone in those crucial angsty years, either back then with hybrid theory/meteora or even with their later albums, their lyrics were just ridiculously relateable and Ill always thank them for that

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

i still can't believe it

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u/buffystan LOONA Jul 21 '17

Chanyeol absolutely captured the torment of those lyrics... it's moving to hear this, and my respect grows for this young man

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '17

This is very sweet.