It's not her fault that her lower register was so raspy, this was about the time that she discovered her left vocal chord had ruptured. She's actually lucky to have escaped having surgery, like Adele had to have, but she couldn't speak or sing for about 6 weeks. So really, this is actually a pretty amazing performance given her singing chords had essentially BURST. That's almost like arm wrestling with a sprained wrist. You could see she was in pain towards the end...
Erin Thompson I get what you're saying, but I think the tinge to her voice is an artistic choice in this performance to strengthen the dichotomy between the two halves of a very particular personality she's trying to convey in this song; it's very much akin to storytelling. Listen to how she's switching between registers on the same syllable of a word. I'm willing to bet she's doing it on purpose. I've heard her sing lower notes live, and she can definitely hit them and sustain them without the use of vocal fry. She's a very skilled technical singer, and it's easy to be deceived by her vocal stylings.
+Henry L Alright, I know this was posted ages ago but I just wanted to say this isn't an artistic choice. She literally ruptured her vocal chord. She wasn't choosing to have a raspy voice. She can achieve a low raspy voice, but in this video, I don't think this level of rasp was intended. Though, I can see where you are coming from with her using it in her advantage.
+Henry L It's not an artistic thing. She doesn't do that now when she sings this song. This was just a byproduct of a barely functioning set of vocal cords.
she was healing from a ruptured vocal fold, guys. that's why her voice sounds so raw and scratchy. especially on the lower notes because the injury affected her lower register.
+No More It was raspy because it was about to give out... Her vocal cords ruptured during the Electra Heart era. The raspy sound you're hearing is what vocal cords sound like when they're extremely inflamed (at best) or have nodules (at worst). I don't know if she had nodules or not, but she did have to stop singing for a few weeks for it to get better. I believe she's taking lessons now if her singing from Froot is any indicator since it's a lot smoother.
I dont think one bad video of her singing acousticly should make everyone think shes not good live. It just sounds like she has a sore/scratchy throught. That happens. This isnt even bad, her voice is still beautiful.
She used to smoke, but I read that she quit in October 2011. I don't know how long it takes for smoking to affect someone's voice, but it may have affected it a little bit. She sounds a little hoarser now than she used to.
You see the dog she has next to her? She got that at a concert in Atlanta when a fan threw it to her from the crowd. I was standing right next to her when she caught it and said "Thank you, darling"
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It's not her fault that her lower register was so raspy, this was about the time that she discovered her left vocal chord had ruptured. She's actually lucky to have escaped having surgery, like Adele had to have, but she couldn't speak or sing for about 6 weeks. So really, this is actually a pretty amazing performance given her singing chords had essentially BURST. That's almost like arm wrestling with a sprained wrist. You could see she was in pain towards the end...
Erin Thompson I get what you're saying, but I think the tinge to her voice is an artistic choice in this performance to strengthen the dichotomy between the two halves of a very particular personality she's trying to convey in this song; it's very much akin to storytelling. Listen to how she's switching between registers on the same syllable of a word. I'm willing to bet she's doing it on purpose. I've heard her sing lower notes live, and she can definitely hit them and sustain them without the use of vocal fry. She's a very skilled technical singer, and it's easy to be deceived by her vocal stylings.
+Henry L Alright, I know this was posted ages ago but I just wanted to say this isn't an artistic choice. She literally ruptured her vocal chord. She wasn't choosing to have a raspy voice. She can achieve a low raspy voice, but in this video, I don't think this level of rasp was intended. Though, I can see where you are coming from with her using it in her advantage.
+Henry L It's not an artistic thing. She doesn't do that now when she sings this song. This was just a byproduct of a barely functioning set of vocal cords.
She called it her “Adele” issue lol
I think it adds to the song.
she was healing from a ruptured vocal fold, guys. that's why her voice sounds so raw and scratchy. especially on the lower notes because the injury affected her lower register.
I love her freaking raspy voice.
+No More It was raspy because it was about to give out... Her vocal cords ruptured during the Electra Heart era. The raspy sound you're hearing is what vocal cords sound like when they're extremely inflamed (at best) or have nodules (at worst). I don't know if she had nodules or not, but she did have to stop singing for a few weeks for it to get better. I believe she's taking lessons now if her singing from Froot is any indicator since it's a lot smoother.
+razrv3lc k den
I actually love her husky raspy low notes!
I love how shes dressed i dress like that a lot! And she is my fav singer.
I love it when her voice goes all raspy!
She's got it all looks, voice my dreamwoman!
Love it she can sing
Despite the injury, she isn’t missing any notes whatsoever. That’s true talent and perseverance! Beautiful.
She is so amazing singing live.
I dont think one bad video of her singing acousticly should make everyone think shes not good live. It just sounds like she has a sore/scratchy throught. That happens. This isnt even bad, her voice is still beautiful.
I LOVE HER VOICE :D
I like how she changes her vocal range during this song... Love it
1:03 shes so freakin cute
Beautiful song, especially beautiful voice.
Ugh! I adore her shoes! She's just overall gorgeous, inside and out.
I love how she never stops preforming. I LOVE HER
She has a really unique voice but it sounds amazing
everyone: her vocal chords were injuried!
marina, singing anyways: 2:20
i love her accent ... she has such an amazing voice... i'm in love with her voice
2012- 2013 aesthetics will never die
She looks perfect. I'm so jealous.
LOL at the guy dancing in the background
Wow she is just amazing
Beautiful
I can't even why is she so perfect.
And yet she can still sing better than half of the music industry while having a vocal rupture. AMAZING
can't watch this often enough!
everything she wears is just
She’s so talented and corky I love itttttt!
She used to smoke, but I read that she quit in October 2011. I don't know how long it takes for smoking to affect someone's voice, but it may have affected it a little bit. She sounds a little hoarser now than she used to.
Absolutely Gorgeous performance and outfit! 💗
This song is sooo good!!
she is so beautiful in her own way and her voice is so adorably special xDD
omg her voice is so GOOD :D
and her facial expressions priceless, haa ♥
Marina we love you!!
Her voice is perfect.
i love marinaa,she's so beautiful an talented idk
When she does that mischievous smile toward the camera I imagine its for me =)
she is like a doll!
I believe that Marina first became famous before Lana del Rey so people should stop saying that she is imitating her.
I adore her fashion!
I Love Her!!!
Marilyn doesn't use shampoo because she isn't real!
hello darkness my old friend
+Lona Delery Hey Lona !!!
I love her!!!!!
It's interesting how she seems to hit the hardest notes with ease and have some trouble with the easier ones.
Love this song !!
shes just stunning :-) love M&D
2:25 soo cute hahah :D
I love that people say that I'm like her and I really like her!
Beautiful!!
SHE IS SOOOOO CUTTTTE!
She's a total princess :D
dang I like her singing so much, that song is spot on with my insides my wishes, not my reality but who i once was, She is cool man
Im in love!
I just heard the is for the first time and I really like it alot:D
She super good! ❤️
I know right? I just found her like a few weeks ago and I'm still obsessing
Amazing.
shes too good.
I want to see her live so badly ugh
i love the way how she says "choa choa choa" xD love her accent! :D♥
She's perfect
Great vocals ..
Gorgeoussss
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! GO MARINA!!
the queen
I love u Marina, what a bubbies omg
and PERFECT
I saw her alive here in Austin, great show
Anybody still here?
I love Marina *~*
she is in her prime xxx
Amazing!
Her voice is unique
She was probably never auto tuned. There's just more space and time to warm up in a studio. It also has more echo.
She's got the look ! ELECTRAHEART
i love how she always has that little toy poodle with her.
Wales is part of the United Kingdom, is a Country. England is another country, which is part of the UK.
Ahhh, americans.
I'd like to see more Marina and the Diamonds... I was expecting to see as much of them as we do Ellie Goulding
Andrew Jarrett her*
I love the pink poodle 8) and the way she looks at 1:04 wen she says "I know i've got a big ego i really don't know why it's such a big deal tho" :L
at 1:27 that look kills me. omg shes gorgeous.
esta mujer es perfecta
her raspy voice, oh god
Why? What is it you dislike about it? I seriously don't know why someone can hate it. haha
MARILYN!
You guys are all just probably jealous! She's the one who's famous not you!
I wish i could meet MARIND
Live she is amazing , very strange but boy can she do live
DUDE. She's actually perfect. She's so thin too. But curvy. AGH LADY CRUSH. Can I just be her/have her please.
Marina
can I please say... DAMN !?!!
Wasnt this during the time she had bad vocal chords?
Yes
2:25 Marina, bless your soul, you quirky thing.
shes is a primadonna♥
She sounds different but her voice is amazing nonetheless! Xx
You see the dog she has next to her? She got that at a concert in Atlanta when a fan threw it to her from the crowd. I was standing right next to her when she caught it and said "Thank you, darling"
Fit!!!!
they're massive
Me too! ;D
I think thts pretty good after a vocal injury