Autotuned all the way. It sounds sweetened, as her tone changes from song to song. It sounds "adjusted" in a way I never hear from older songs. This is apparent around the 48 minute mark. Sometimes she pushes too hard and it sounds a bit screechy.
I saw (and heard!) A Star Is Born. I was so impressed by her singing, I rushed out and didn't buy the soundtrack, and can't recall anything she sung. Oh well. Julie Andrews she ain't.
Julie Andrews is probably the greatest female singer that ever existed. (Well, Marni Nixon who was so good she secretly dubbed the other stars deserves accolades!)
It's trivial to do so yourself if you just looked for live or acoustic performances. And there are even videos that do the work of isolating vocals for you:
I didn't know that about the Matrix sequel. Being a crusty old moron, as other HNers have accurately labeled me, I thought the first Matrix sucked and so never watched the sequels.
But don't you think it's sad that a modern movie has to reach back in time 35 years to find a good song to use?
(I bought that Sanctuary album back in the 80's, when Brain Pain was broadcasting their metal show weekly. I miss Brain Pain.)
