DJDeth

Can you maybe post some samples of your vibrato? I'm sure there are people here who can help you with this kind of stuff.

Me on the other hand, I love both Kiske and Kai (I think you can find my cover of some Gamma Ray here on the forum). THere are some songs that sound better with Kai, like "Ride the Sky" or "Judas". These songs just need some rasp and agression that Kiske never shows.

Man, that's really cool! I can clearly hear that you were inspired by Michael Kiske version of this song. I especially liked the prechorus and chorus. The top note was amazing - pure and powerful. The thing I missed the most was a little vibrato on some of the longer notes. Rock on!

Thanks for listening and for the kind words, guys! Olem, you are right that Maiden may have better songs than this one! However, we are one of 4 bands that will play that evening, and while all the other choose the most known tunes, we've decided to go with some of the less popular:) And it's not the only song from "Brave New World" album we plan to rehearse!

Generally speaking, Bruce stuff has always been very difficult for me to sing, so having to play guitar simultaneously I'm forced to choose rather the easiest songs - Mercenary definitely being one of them;)

Hello,

We're playing an Iron Maiden tribute with my band next month, so I'm trying different songs out to complete the setlist. This is one of the tunes that I think will be cool to play. It comes from the album "Brave New World" - in my opinion their best recording up to date:) I welcome all critique!

https://www.box.com/s/qirp261ez6pn1eav4fr9

Wow!:)

Ron, thank's for pointing it out to me, i'll try to avoid these mistakes:)

Another question: the word 'invited' - Heitala sings it with a voiced 'd' as in /invided/. I try to do the same thing. Does it sound odd to you?

OldPainless, I also think he's got a cool voice. I've been discovering Tarot lately Thanks for the comment!

Fixed :)

Hi!

Here's a Nightwish cover that I did. Don't worry - I'm not doing any Tarja parts Only Marco Hietala's. I really like the twangy, yet warm tone, so i tried to play around with this concept.

I'm very open to any kind of critique concerning technique, intonation, interpretation, but also my pronounciation. There are a lot of native English speakers here on the forum - maybe you can help me out with my accent? Do you think Hietala's pronounciation is perfect or can you tell that it's not his first language?

https://www.box.com/s/dq149r750yln7zky9lvw

Cheers!

Lukas

Killer choir, very impressive low note in the intro - even Blaze doesn't do it this way, he just whispers. You darken the tone in a similar way he does it in the verses. The higher notes (chorus) don't sound as good though. I think they need more power. Anyway , I'm impressed as hell.

Olem,

I don't know the program you've mentioned, but try to describe the scheme of your mic-computer-headphones connection. Tell me where you plug what and what knobs you use to adjust volume. Do you use Windows mixer and is there a mixer in this Reaper software.

The right mix in your headphones is essential, so I would take my time to figure out how to do it if I were you. Describe the connection scheme and we might be able to help you.

To me it's much more difficult to sing in tune without hearing the backing track all the time. Without it you've got nothing to relate to, pitchwise.

Olem, check your headphone mix - if it's to loud or to low, this might be causing problems with singing in tune. It's also a good idea to record the vocal melody on an instrument and sing along it while recording. It's mostly about paying more attention and being able to hear both backing track and yourself while singing.

When it comes to the chorus, chech out Kevin Richard's tips:

Wow rofleren, that's a pretty old thread you've managed to dig out! Thanks for the comment, maybe I'll go back to singing some Manowar stuff soon;]

Haha, looks like I'm not the only one who felt the urge to record Flight of Icarus when he heard your version:D

Enander, could you repost your version somewhere?

You should definitely go pro, it's a pleasure to listen to you. Find yourself a gigging band, and in the meantime do some more Maiden stuff:)

This is one of the best things I've ever heard. You made this wonderful song your own. Waiting for the whole piece!

Do you have your own band?

Thanks for the feedback!

Rofleren: I added the harmonies last minute, maybe it wasn't the best decision:)

Dr. Evil: Maybe you're right... I think there is uncountable ways of interpreting this song - the original is mostly 'sang', while f.ex. Ted Neeley version comes closer to a prayer, sometimes it's almost spoken, there's more acting in it. I think I'm somewhere in between on this scale.

Ron, Owen: Neeley's version is my favourite, it's nice that you hear some similarities, but I don't think I can come close to it. I get tears in my eyes every time I listen to his New York live performance... Ron, maybe you could post a link to your interpretation here?

Owen: I've been working with 4 Pillars for about 6 months, but definitely not as intensively as I should. Are you also training with it? If yes, I'm sure it will grant you the range that you need to sing Gethsemane:)

Hi,

I wanted to record this song for a long time, definitely one of the best compositions I've heard. I find it very difficult and diverse.

I know some of you also made a cover of this tune. If you want, you can paste the links here for debate.

Critique is welcome!

https://www.box.com/s/a43774b80734912b1d16

The screams in the original peak at A5, but you can also sing the phrase starting on F5, without going to the super high notes at the end of the chorus. That's also how Gillan used to sing it in the 90's, with Steve Morse harmonizing the vocal line on the guitar, substituting the A5's.

Oh cool, that is good to know! Thanks for sharing that... Is this Ben? I think this is Ben... hope we can train again soon Ben. BTW, as far as 'old school' is concerned, this song was already 'old school' when I was 18 and first started listening to this tune. It actually is more the generation before me... its very 70s, I'm more of a kid from the 80s... that is why voice technique and great singing is something that has become who I am. Seems the serious focus on great trained vocals seemed to crap out after the 80s a bit... we had to endure the grunge and the scream movements... now hopefully, good singing is more valued and coming back.

It's not Bob, it's Lukasz, your student from Poland:) I'm also looking forward to having some more lessons with you (this autumn hopefully). Take care!

Thanks for all the positive responses guys:) I'll record the whole thing as soon as I can.

I just want to mention - the A5's in my clip are the notes I never could hit. I'm only able to do it thanks to Robert's system "4 Pillars", his help via skype and his workouts for 'Extreme Pitch Scream'. That's a pretty cool feeling to finally break the roof that has been limiting the access to your highest heights:)

Cheers!

Cool, good start... but it seemed to end after about 3:00 minutes?

I had only so much time for recording today... But the crucial parts are all there:)

Rob, check your email.

I used this backing track, everyone can convert it through any online 'youtube to mp3' converter.

Hey Rob, very nice idea for the tribute and a great performance.

The challenge is of course accepted:) I've already done this song a year ago I think, but here's my new version:

https://www.box.com/s/bf559b398f7e712803f0

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys:)

Enander: You are right, I used a slightly different approach on the verses and the chorus. The distortion in verses has a 'bigger grain', if you know what I mean. I also think it's great to hear many people trying their best on the same song:) Waiting for your take on "Painkiller";]

Daug: Thanks for the advice, I'll see if it works. I like your version very much. What do you mean by softer onsets?