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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Hey everyone,
I'm appearing in a musical next year, so I've been working a fair bit on improving my vocal abilities. I'm by no means an experienced singer, but I've been working on it and here's a clip of me singing Defying Gravity. Please forgive the harmonizing effects http://glee.smule.com/myglee/song/solo/56651 If anybody has any sort of advice on how I can improve myself, it would be amazingly appreciated.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Well....spit it out before you start you can hear the liquid in your mouth swirling around (if that is you, it is bad enough). Why in the name of god, other than the fact the version on Glee was beautifully done, would you pick that song?
Here is the Glee version. I am sorry I didn't have the video because it was shot very nicely. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dBW4pViRTU Find a better song and try again. I don't know what you do about your mouth being full of spit (dear gawd let it be spit) but it sounds terrible no matter what you are singing. On the bright side traditionally very few guys try out for musicals in highschools so it is an any port in a storm situation and saliva filled talentless singers can get in there...well, most of the time. Dude, my niece, who not only CAN sing but is the school hottie and just had the lead in Annie and did great in it, isn't posting her crap cuz no one cares and she knows it....why do this to yourself? Another thing, you 18 yet so I can stop being so nice? |
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I assume you're referring to the "lisp" created by poor file conversion... Plus the sound of the original file isn't exactly magnificent either.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
I didn't even comment on the lisp because I always realized you had one. The sound of spit in your mouth is noticable. Once again you fail to listen to advice you solicite. Mime....consider mime, at home, without a camera....with Raoul.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Michael
I have to agree with Santa you picked the wrong song. I suggest that you try something more popular, off the radio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGe2cwsR-IQ
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I have to ask what is wrong with the song?
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Show tunes are not very manley. To me they are just a big turn off.
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Luckily I'm not looking to turn on adult males.
Also, I merely chose the song as I feel it exhibited my range well.
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Also, I fail to recognize this "spit".
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Because it is an extremely difficult song to sing correctly and the notes are designed for a higher voice that you. Not many who can sing can pull that song off and certainly a spit filled non singer can't. Tell me how to record me singing, the thing is I'd be worse than you believe it or not. You were basically speaking the lyrics with carrying out the words in an attempt to sound like singing. Does your school have a singing instructor? Do they always assign roles in the school musical the prior year?
You think you have range? For that song? Dear lord you are fooling yourself. The last choice you'll be making after reality hits is bullet or rope. Al I love music theater and until I got married had season tickets so there are songs he could likely get away with much better. He sits there and thinks "I know! I'll sing a traditionally female song uthing the Glee soundtrack and ruin it for people because I'm a great talent theeking a plathe for my talent!". Another thing, the adults are not the males he wants to turn on so stop saying such things. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Here, I'll be helpful, as usual. A song that is perfect for you is Big John.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Michael
I have contributed my two cents, and I wish you the best.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I agree that my voice is too low for this song, you're very right about that and a different selection would have been more appropriate. I do not agree that I "spoke" the song... My voice has a natural nasal quality to it.... That combined with my lack of training is why I currently sound a little flat. That's what I'm looking for, tips and advice on what exactly to work on and perhaps the means to work on it.
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
What musical are you appearing in? Work on selections from same.
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Good point, what is the musical?
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Grease that's a very good idea!
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Here is a favorite song of mine. Warning, if you are sensative, PC, religious, have any taste, lack a serious sense of humor, do not appreciate who Ben Gay and the Savages are, do not know a lot of....wait...I better PM this to someone first to see if they find it insulting first. This is a great song but I can just feel the next vacation coming because people being insulted who shouldn't even be in line to be insulted. Shame...you'd have loved it.
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kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts |
Santa, pm me the song. Mike, al didn't mean it turned him off, just that it's ... Not a manly song. Not that that matters.
Keep trying, work in your range. Don't be "that guy".
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!!!!
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
I've sent it. I believe it is a song Michael could get behind and it would go well with his voice minus the spit.
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Clock Elite user Los Angeles, CA 460 Posts |
Michael,
"Harmonizing effects"? You clearly used a pitch editor to tweak the sound of your voice. I want to hear it without your "harmonizing effects" ASAP. That way I can better help you. |
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