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I have a kind of question critique You say you are a beginner and starting from scratch. But the songs you posted don't match what you say. It is almost like someone who never ran or jogged before saying they want to start a program from scratch and train to be a good runner then they start out running a marathon!! Why would you start on these songs? geez!!! Reo Speedwagon?? Good lord man I don't know anything about Dream Theater but I do know Keith posts covers often and those ain't easy. Your cover of the Foo Fighters fell short because there was no intensity behind your voice. Almost whispered and you can't whisper David Grohl!! I think the first help I would offer would be to tone down your song choices to beginner tunes. Don't start at the top, there isn't anywhere left to go from there but down ;)

I think you have the beginnings of what could become a good singing voice. It isn't bad now and sounds pretty good to me; just a little untrained. I would say that your first lesson should be to stand up straight! The way your arms are resting on the railing places your shoulders up and also causes tension both of which hinder proper breathing a bit. And breath control (support) is what will make a good note. Get your feet under you man! Stand straight...good posture, drop the shrugged shoulders, place the head correctly. Nice job on the vid with the backing track. :)

I thought you sang it well but I didn't like the backing music. But then again it could be the poor headphones I am using. I just thought your vocals were more rocking than the music. I didn't feel the thumping drive of this song musically (the main guitar riff). A little thin. And that snare drum was driving me nuts. More thinness Good version/interpretation vocally though.

Yea! That was good Actually it was "rockin' Nice jonpall....fun song.

Nice job Felipe and that was a great interpretation of that song. The guitar solo was excellent.

:lol: Surely you jest!!!

Thanks guys, just got the program! Went digital since I'm kind of a techy person lol. It's HUGE but as long as you organize it according to your preference its very manageable. Better technique, here I come! :P

I like the lazy layed back feel you gave to your interpretation. Interesting. I think if you tighten up the lines and notes a bit it will be very good. There was a little wobbling going on. Great song to listen to as well as sing.

I'm going to be honest. I feel honest is best for learning...like it or not Now...first thing is a compliment on your vocal ability and a great job on this song. I sure can't compete with that! You really have some chops there boy!! I have listened to other songs you have done and they are all good. I'm not sure but I may have mentioned in another post that I thought it would be better if you could tone down the dirt and sing cleaner at times. Was that you? Anyway, as far as this song goes. Good and bad. Your voice is really good for this kind of stuff. You get the notes and you get the grit and tone etc. However imo (and this may be just a matter of taste or just my own ears) I thought the melody got lost. I think too much was put into the texture and rasp/grit that the lines became all one level. This is one of my....if not my number one AC/DC songs. It used to be my ringtone. But for me there were no highs and lows but rather a steady, almost one level almost screaming. Don't get me wrong. Really nice job as far as tone and attitude, and you really sang well. But I thought the song was could be a bit more melodic. Well as much as that song is anyway. You have the voice to sing this and do it better I think. I think focus has to be placed on more than just rasp and sounding like the original. Just my opinion. Good job though overall .

I really liked that, nice job all around singing as well as playing. Good performance too (even though you were only sitting) There was some emotion added. Though, I can't help think how much that song sounds like "If you Get There Before I Do" by Colin Raye :)

Yea, audiences are funny. Sometimes they are very into it and sometimes they are not. I have discussed this with other singers also. Good crowd tonight? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Sometimes "strange." I have had people come dance with me even when not solicited a few times. They just take it upon themselves. That's cool. I had a woman in an elevator the day after I sang "Come To Papa" ( Bob Seger) compliment me which was cool, but even more cool was her telling me her husband was chasing her around all night singing "come to papa!" :D

There's a problem with that link....and now it's late and I have to go to bed!! Maybe tomorrow?

Keep in mind I'm at work and have just crappy laptop speakers so I can't hear that great. But from what I can hear it didn't sound bad. Sure, you can use some training but I wouldn't be afraid of singing in front of anyone right now, from what I heard. If you can gather up a little more confidence and put a bit more of that confidence into your voice then it will be even better. Go for it. I think you have a good foundation to build on already. :)

Ahh your wife also? So I got a two for one comment!!! Much appreciated Igor. Thanks to both of you :)

Very nice. I too like the way you kind of did your own thing. Good control over your voice and texture Very good

I'm tryin' man...I'm tryin' :)

I'm familiar with that version. I prefer the style and phrasing of Joe Cocker. Kind of an influence on me. Well, maybe indirectly since Ray Charles is a big influence for me and Joe Cocker was influenced and styled himself on him But I'm not actually looking for the phrasing. Just more or less getting used to singing the song through comfortably and making it more my own. But I want to retain much of the Joe Cockerness to it. If you know what I mean. Thanks, I sang that one live but it was in front of the wrong crowd I think. They were a little old and didn't quite get it. Before I sang I said if anyone felt like stripping feel free Thanks Keith. Yea my voice has been weird lately. You can tell since I haven't posted a song in awhile...lol Thanks Beatfire for listening.

Thanks Negoba. "The letter' is a new one for me. Not that I haven't had experience with this song as it has been something I've been familiar with since the Box Tops did it when I was a kid. But I never really sang anything more than the chorus and of course there are all the little nuances of the song...or any song. Yesterday I decided to learn all the words and familiarize myself with Joe Cockers way of singing it. Today's recording was sot of my first attempt at making it my own. I do feel more comfortable with Leave Your Hat On. Perhaps it is as Ron pointed out; the comfort of the timing. So yes, The Letter was a bit more difficult. Deceptively so. Thanks for listening and commenting.

Maybe rasp is the wrong term. But I do/did use a lot of gravel or grit. A decent amount of throat rumbling ala Cocker I agree it doesn't show so much after recording but it takes a toll on me and I only have a certain amount of singing I can do this way. Thanks. That means something to me because phrasing is very important for my singing style and preference. I focus on phrasing a lot. Funny about the rubato. I often think of that when singing this song It is made for playing with isn't it :)

It's been awhile since I recorded anything. Been through a bit of a rough patch. I whipped out two today both Joe Cocker versions. You can Leave Your Hat On and The letter. The Letter is new. It's something I'm working on starting today. "The Letter" http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11912792&q=hi "You Can Leave Your Hat On" http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11912791&q=hi

I loved it! Very good. But then again this is my style of music and preference! I do an Etta James cover myself Nice feel and very nice lead in. Good job.

I hear ya cowboy!! I know I quoted you but that was only because it was a good aid for me to clarify my thoughts. Not really a direct response to you bud. I just feel it is always good to give a reason for a statement or when possible data to back a claim etc. I didn't realize he posted a second version until I saw your post, so I listened and heard the same thing I heard earlier and thought I would comment and also clarify my points. It's all good bro! :)

I understand, believe me I'm not saying anything negative, only small points that would clean up the song imo. I already told you I thought you sounded good. But sometimes the little things make big differences. I'm sure the language thing is a tough one. But when someone points something out I think it is better than not. It gives the opportunity to learn a bit more. Pronunciation and clarity i something I work on myself and I try to take notice when I cut words or the beginning of sentences. I think it kills the note and it just muddies up the phrase. You're doing ok....minor details :)

While I explained my points on the pronunciation of certain words already, I won't rehash. But I will add something because it is even on the newer version he posted. I think some pronunciation problems are just small things that can use some work...nothing major.... I think most of it may be a language issue with English not being comfortable for him. For example at the beginning for the word "feather, he says (on both versions) fedder. Minor detail :D