You're really showing a lack of knowledge of "today's technology" by saying it could "make someone sound like Janet Jackson", and clearly aren't aware that the brand name of the most popular technology is one word. You probably weren't even aware Autotune is a brand name - from Antares. The type of technology is called pitch correction.

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Other tools exist buddy

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yes, and they also can only do so much before sounding like shit. Even Melodyne makes you sound like a robot if pushed too far. If you hear a singer and they don't sound downright unnatural, they probably actually sounded something like that on the song, just less perfect.

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I mean... His voice doesn't sound natural at all in this song in my opinion, but hey, good for you if you enjoy that.

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

Man, way to make it personal for absolutely no reason. This doesn't have to devolve to a battle of opinions. I produce music myself, I know what I'm hearing. And I'm hearing very little in the way of pitch correction or formant shifting. What type of editing are you hearing?

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[–] FierroGamer@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago

Watched it yesterday, really liked it, found the "never gonna..." very cheeky

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

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I still hate it, however...

[–] bquintb@midwest.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Rick Astley has a really great blues voice.

[–] amycatgirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

I love this new song, I would like to see it gain even more traction :3

[–] spez@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Just listned to it. The video style is really unique.