Vocal Critique Needed

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Hey Friend - Okee dokee, please don't take offense here. But if you're gonna sing Lionel, you best have some serious vocal pipes. I love Lionel, and I love Easy, but I really don't think that is the style for you. I actually liked your tone better on the first song you posted. On this one, it did sound a bit strained and maybe even a bit whiney for my taste. Aside from that, your intonation was a bit better, but still had some problems.

I think I actually liked the a cappella song better. I could tell there were some pitch problems, even being a cappella, but I think the fast lyrics and style fit your voice better. I don't know the song, and have no idea if it's an original or not, but that song seemed to suit your voice better in my opinion.

I know you're new at singing and yes, you have a ways to go. But keep posting songs and trying new things. You're not going to get any better without doing more and more, right? I do believe there's potential for you, for sure. Keep working on your pitch, range and breath support, and I'm sure once you have some professional help with your teacher, you'll see improvements a little faster.

Good luck!

Jen
 
lga5824 said:
Hey Friend - Okee dokee, please don't take offense here. But if you're gonna sing Lionel, you best have some serious vocal pipes. I love Lionel, and I love Easy, but I really don't think that is the style for you. I actually liked your tone better on the first song you posted. On this one, it did sound a bit strained and maybe even a bit whiney for my taste. Aside from that, your intonation was a bit better, but still had some problems.

I think I actually liked the a cappella song better. I could tell there were some pitch problems, even being a cappella, but I think the fast lyrics and style fit your voice better. I don't know the song, and have no idea if it's an original or not, but that song seemed to suit your voice better in my opinion.

I know you're new at singing and yes, you have a ways to go. But keep posting songs and trying new things. You're not going to get any better without doing more and more, right? I do believe there's potential for you, for sure. Keep working on your pitch, range and breath support, and I'm sure once you have some professional help with your teacher, you'll see improvements a little faster.

Good luck!

Jen
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Hey Jen,

I really appreciate your feedback. Honestly, I thought "Easy" was one my best...:D Thanks for bringing me back to reality:rolleyes:

Yeah the acapella was a Craig David song titled "don't love you no more (I'm Sorry)".

It was way to fast, I am working on my own slower version now, maybe a bit lower as well.

Maybe it's because I suck, but I really do like using the proximity effect of the mic. I think it makes me sound better. I don't think I can see my vocal coach as often as SHE would like, so I will most likely see her twice/month.

So, in the meantime do you recommend using breathing exercises from youtube videos?
 
I have never seen the breathing exercises on youtube that you're referencing, so I can't say if they are going to be beneficial or not. I have a bunch of breathing exercises that will help you with sustaining breath, increasing support, maximizing sound and minimizing breath leaking through that sound. And other vocal exercises to help with pitch, rhythm, etc. Why don't you e-mail me at lga5824@comcast.net and I will go through them with you and e-file you some exercises to help you. We can talk more about the youtube stuff and go from there. Anything I can do to help on my end, I'm happy to.

Jen
 
Vocals could go down 3 db's in the mix.
Ad a touch of compression to level you off a little more and stop your voice from drifting. The mix behind the song is pretty consistant, makes your stand out a lot.


I also don't "believe you" as a singer. One of the best things a singer can do is "get inside a song" don't just sing the words....like when you sing "give me your heart, make it real, just don't forget about it", or whatever the hook is. I don't believe you, you need to convince your audience.

just my 2 cents.
 
first song you posted (first post) is definitely not my style, but you can sing. i'm being honest. you have a soothing unique voice, however, it fits certains styles. i felt that easy, wasn't so easy for you in terms of your range. however, i enjoyed listening to all of the others, you have a good voice and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. keep it up and remember to recognize what styles you shine best on. good luck!
 
outerspacezoo said:
first song you posted (first post) is definitely not my style, but you can sing. i'm being honest. you have a soothing unique voice, however, it fits certains styles. i felt that easy, wasn't so easy for you in terms of your range. however, i enjoyed listening to all of the others, you have a good voice and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. keep it up and remember to recognize what styles you shine best on. good luck!
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Thankyou so much...I am trying to improve on this latest song...I *might* decide to perform it live:eek:
 
Just need tone

Your singing is quite good (in parts) but try to add a little bass to your voice. Not Bass on the track!!!!....your voice!....you hit most of the notes but leave the last notes of the phrases alone....don't try to get too fancy with it....
 
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