Ok Here Goes - two clips from 2008

[kalapoka]

Hi everyone...

Am posting two vdo clips from a performance around in mid 2008. This is my first time 'singing' in public so am quite nervous. (before any lessons/practicing/TMV knowledge)

Let me know what you think!

TO BE WITH YOU (MR. BIG) - I posted this a few months back, and only Robert was kind to comment and give me a lot of encouragement. Hope others will drop their 2 cents now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R1LpRMT2YY

SUMMER WINE (Nancy & Lee)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PFHADbgWG8

Fahim

[jonpall]

Your first live performace? Wow, it doesn't sound like it. Very good my friend! I think you have a great voice and most of all, it sounded like you guys had fun - I like your band. As for any tips for improvements, I'm afraid I'm not qualified to give you any, but it seemed to me in the first clip that you tended to raise your shoulders at times and that can cause constriction, especially for higher notes. Maybe I'm incorrect. But still, Bruce Springsteen did that all the time and he's awesome ;)

[kalapoka]

:D Thanks Jonpall. It was my first 'singing' performance...I've been playing guitars only for several bands for a long time.

Thanks for your compliments!

Hoping the others will give me some feedback too

Fahim

[analog]

Fahim,

killer job on your first performance(vocal.) I think "To Be with You" is pretty tough vocally(but that's just me) and you sounded like smoked it(The sound quality could be better obviously.) Look forward to hearing some current songs now that you've been doing some voice work. Cheers.

[kalapoka]

Fahim,

killer job on your first performance(vocal.) I think "To Be with You" is pretty tough vocally(but that's just me) and you sounded like smoked it(The sound quality could be better obviously.) Look forward to hearing some current songs now that you've been doing some voice work. Cheers.

Smoked it?! Wow! Thanks for your kind words my friend. I am gathering my couage to post something current as days go by . I don't think i am good enough yet!

Cheers!

Ashique M Fahim

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[Jens]

To be with you is a very very hard song to tackle, crazy you take it on your first time on stage, sounded great!

[analog]

Smoked it?! Wow!

Sure...why not? For your first time singing in public and being nervous and playing guitar and singing a hard song...IMO you smoked it. I thought your delivery/interpretation was dead on. Great job again!

[kalapoka]

To be with you is a very very hard song to tackle, crazy you take it on your first time on stage, sounded great!

:D:D ... It was crazy! But it was my fav song so wanted to give it a shot.

Thanks Jens!

Fahim

[kalapoka]

I'm still hoping Steven Fraser finds some time to give me some feedback

Fahim

[Steven Fraser]

I'm still hoping Steven Fraser finds some time to give me some feedback

Fahim

Fahim: Well, gee. Since you asked...

I can give you lots of feedback on multiple levels. However, first a question: Who does your PA work? Your guitar is way too loud for the rest of the mix, covering both of your voices, and overshadowing the rhythm section, too.

Now, to your singing.

Overall, pretty effective. I can understand most of the words, even with the balance issues in the recording. You've got the notes, reasonable range, and you don't sound or look to me like you are straining. Good so far.

Since you start out this song for the band, I think you should, at a minimum, start it standing up, and only use your stool when you are not singing. Preferably, not sitting at all thoughout. Your voice will automatically work better. (worst position to sing is crunched over a guitar). This may mean that you need to learn to play your axe more by feel than sight... deal with it. Its what the pro's do almost always.

The only singing guitarists that I know who play sitting for long periods are the blues players... BB King (ancient), Buddy Guy, sometimes Clapton. So, stand up, learn to sing to a mic on a stand without craning your neck out, and engage your audience from the front of the band. I think your audiences will pay better attention to the good things you are doing.

If you want additional feed-back, I think you'll want to record something fresh, with minimum accompanyment, or even without it. Ever hear 'House of the Rising sun', as recorded by Eric Burton and the Animals? It has simple guitar accompanyment, and really shows off the male voice expressive contrasts. If you don't like that song, record something else, and I will be happy to tell you what I hear, and make recommendations for changes.

I hope this is the sort of thing you were asking me to do .

[kalapoka]

I hope this is the sort of thing you were asking me to do .

Steven, Ofcourse!!! This is exactly what I wanted from you. Thank you on SO many levels! The detailed feedback will be very helpful for me.

About the PA, in our country, usually the bands don't own the PA/sound guy...usually the venue or organizer will rent something and therefore it is usually all messed up...you can understand our predicaments cuz we're a third world country and we try to make best use of what we can afford...

I agree with the standing up point, now even more that I've been trying to learn about the voice. In this band, the main singer is the girl in the middle and I did only 2 numbers, so I'm to the side. I'm the main axe guy. These days I am practicing standing up with a mic stand at home.

I have heard House of the Rising Sun very briefly, will check it out in details. Right now I am a bit shy to record anything and put up for evaluation. I will post something as soon as I get some more confidence

Thanks again Steven, it really helps a lot!

Fahim