Was Michael Jackson's voice real?

People who knew Michael Jackson have also spoken about his real speaking voice over the years. In 2005, Diane Dimond told Access Hollywood that Michael had “a big, deep voice.” “Somewhere in there, especially if you bring him bad news or if you make him mad, his voice gets very, very deep,” she said.
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Did Michael Jackson do something to his voice?

Michael Jackson was as famed for his high-pitched voice as for his plastic surgery. And as the story goes, his softly-spoken manner was a direct result of his father Joe allegedly forcing him to undergo 'chemical castration' when he was just 13 in a bid to delay puberty and keep his singing voice high.
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Was Michael Jackson's voice really high-pitched?

Access Hollywood recently sat down with Court TV's Diane Dimond, as she shared some shocking revelations about the King of Pop. The first one – Michael's high-pitched voice is not his real voice. “Michael Jackson has a big, deep voice,” Dimond revealed.
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How did Michael Jackson have such a good voice?

He had the ability to sing both staccato (Smooth Criminal) and legato rhythms in perfect timing. His vocal runs were never overkill and were rapidly fluid. He had the ability to hold notes for extended periods without heavy fluctuation in pitch.
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How did Michael Jackson's voice stay so high?

Alain Branchereau, professor of vascular surgery at Timone University Hospital, Marseilles, has claimed in a book called Michael Jackson: The Secret of a Voice that the singer was chemically castrated at the age of 12 using the synthetic anti-male hormone drug cyproterone.
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The Evolution of Michael Jackson's Speaking Voice | 1970-2009



How many octaves did Michael Jackson have?

Michael Jackson: Vocal Profile/ Range [High Tenor/ 4 Octaves]
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Why does Michael Jackson wear a glove?

"Michael was beginning to develop the vitiligo and it started on his hand. "The glove was to cover the vitiligo; that's how that glove came into being."
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Did Michael Jackson learn to sing?

Michael Jackson had a unique approach to singing unlike many other pop singers, in part because he learned to sing at such a young age and carried the approach of his youth as his voice matured with age. The reason why Michael sang with such a unique and 'boyish' tone was actually part of his powerful vocal technique.
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What type of voice is Michael Jackson?

Michael's voice is unmistakably light and even androgynous. This is most likely why people would call Michael a countertenor. His tessitura is high, but not way up there with a countertenor's voice. He is simply a non-lazy tenor, who explores his range.
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Who has the biggest vocal range in the world?

The widest vocal range of any human is 10 octaves ranging from G/G#-5 to G/G#5 (0.7973 Hz - 807.3 Hz), achieved by Tim Storms (USA) at Citywalk Studios in Branson, Missouri, USA, on 1 August 2008. Mr. Storms also holds the record for the lowest vocal note.
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What voice type is Justin Bieber?

Justin Bieber's vocal range is approximately two octaves and a minor sixth, spanning A2 – C#5 – F5. What is Justin Bieber's voice type or vocal fach? Justin Bieber is a light lyric tenor, as evidenced by his higher tessitura and bright timbre.
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Who can sing the lowest note?

Since 2012, Tim Storms has held the world record for the lowest ever vocal note – that's a deliciously gravelly G -7 (0.189 Hz), which is eight octaves below the lowest G on the piano.
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Was Michael Jackson a musical genius?

Michael Jackson was a child prodigy, a musical genius and remains one of the most idolised artists on Earth. But for all his fame and legions of fans, Jackson lived as a virtual recluse since he was acquitted in 2005 on charges of child molestation and plotting to kidnap his young accuser.
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Did Michael Jackson have a vocal coach?

US vocal coach Seth Riggs has been the master behind the magic of several superstars, including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Madonna.
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Did Michael Jackson write all his songs?

Michael Jackson did indeed write his own music, but not like any ordinary musician. While performers such as Stevie Wonder or Prince are instrumental geniuses, MJ did not play any instrument particularly well, though he was able to play a little bit of a variety of musical instruments such as drums, piano and guitar.
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Why did Michael Jackson dangle blanket?

Michael Jackson called him Blanket as a term of endearment

The late King of Pop once said: “A blanket is a blessing, a way of showing loving and caring.” In 2002, when Bigi was a baby, Michael Jackson covered him in a blanket and dangled him over the edge of a hotel balcony in Berlin to show him off.
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Who owns the Michael Jackson glove?

The purchaser of the glove is an anonymous man from Texas who reportedly payed over £85,000 ($104,189) for the garment, along with a letter of authenticity, alongside an envelope from Jackson's MJJ production company. The letter confirms that the glove was donated to Unicef back in 1998.
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Who can sing 6 octaves?

Now Mike Patton tops the list with his massive, six-octave range. The Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, etc., etc. singer comes in above Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Diamanda Galás, and David Lee Roth, all of whom bested Axl's five-octave range.
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What was Elvis Presley's voice range?

Elvis Presley was a baritone whose voice had an extraordinary compass — the so-called register — and a very wide range of vocal colour. It covered two octaves and a third, from the baritone low-G to the tenor high B, with an upward extension in falsetto to at least a D flat.
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Which singer has the most octaves?

But it's not a famous face who has the most octaves of all. This is Tim Storms, a singer in possession of an incredible 10 octaves!!! He's a Guinness World Record Breaker and has recorded material, although has never seen significant success in the industry.
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Could Michael Jackson read?

Jackson couldn't read or write music at all. Contrary to received wisdom, he could play instruments a bit – he's credited as playing keyboard, synthesizer, guitar, drums and percussion on 'HIStory' – but none proficiently.
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Why was Michael Jackson considered a prodigy?

In the case of Michael Jackson, he read profusely and had very rich life experiences. He tried to meld these experiences into a blended musical genre that is uniquely his and yet distinctly resonant with known musical styles. The kind of creativity is not restricted to prodigies like Michael Jackson.
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Why was Michael Jackson a genius?

Michael was more than a music genius. He was a guardian angel of music and he always will be. He wrote great music that a lot of people love and inspired many other artists. The man was a great, awe-inspiring, and beautiful singer and he will always be the best singer and musician of all time.
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What is the rarest voice type?

A countertenor is a male singer who can sing as high as a soprano or mezzo-soprano. The countertenor is the rarest of all voice types.
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