I don't think I'm the first to say this, but I think their confidence is even more notable than their sheer vocal ability. Add this to the list of NMIXX vocal appreciation posts. Everyone in NMIXX is at LEAST a "good" singer with decent fundamentals. But I think what makes them more impressive to me is that every member will push themselves, adding riffs, variations, adlibs, and attempt other member's lines out of the blue; it's astonishing. Members like Bae and Jiwoo - the "least skilled" singers in the group - will be attempting F5s and G5s on random variety shows. And even if it's maybe a bit sharp, flat or tight, they don't have the typical "deer in headlights" look a lot of idols unfortunately take on when they do vocal parts that are a bit too difficult for them. They're not doing these lines perfectly, but it's the courage to try and to own it that sets them apart. And in actively making these attempts, they end up improving by making active effort to change their approach the next time. And I don't mean this to disparage other groups or singers. The blame is entirely on companies for not giving enough attention to vocal training. But still, it's just so impressive to me. Sullyoon taking on the 2-person blended high note in Dice studio ver by herself in live versions - it's rarely perfect, but she's trying AND improving. Bae does a lot of runs and riffs, and thus her agility is far more developed than you'd expect (not that I'm saying she's Mariah, I'm not delusional, but again keep the comparisons relative). Kyujin in general is constantly impressing me - there is not a note she won't try to hit, nor a line she'll shy away from taking, and she'll do it while literally exhibiting superhuman stamina while dancing. And I don't need to mention Lily and Haewon. Everyone in the group owns their voices, and that's a weird thing to say but it makes sense to me. They're not surprised by the sounds they're making, nor do they sound like they're trying to conform to what's comfortable. They just come off entirely self assured - which is unfortunately less common than you'd want in this industry. And I think that's truly what sets them apart more than their pure vocal skill. I can't name a single (mainstream, idol) group that this has honestly ever been true for. That includes the ones you're thinking of replying to me with; there's probably one member in there who still comes off less confident than the rest to me. And that's - again - not to criticise their skills. I probably love the people they get compared to just as much as I do NMIXX. submitted by /u/hollaQ_ [link] [comments]
