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Hi again, What I do, when I'm learning a new tune to cover or a new song for a teacher and it's in my higher range, is find the notes in my head voice only and then build from there. If I need more volume to get the 'feeling' across I build that. If I need more mix, I build that. You get the idea. Find the placement first with the proper pitch and then add what it needs for the right effect you are looking for. To build a house you first have to build the foundation. Can't build the whole house all at the same time. It may sound thin, or whimpy when you first find the placement but that's ok! Bit by bit you make it stronger/better/fuller/raspier/wider...etc. Something else....let's not forget that when we hear the recorded version of any band, there is alot going on that we don't know about in the production. Try and find live versions of stuff on You Tube so you can get the 'real' sound of the individuals voice. Steve Perry for example always tilts his head to his right when hitting the high notes. Don't know how that helps him but it obviously does. Cheers and keep on singing! You're a talented guy.

Hi Chris, First, congrats for having the courage to post a recording on here! I understand how difficult it is just to do that. I agree with Robert...you are on the edge in a few places. Also watch for timing and I would like to see you add some feeling. Think of someone you care about and be in the situation that you are far away from them and miss them (ie: I get the joy of rediscovering you - when Steve P sings this line you can feel that he will enjoy every moment of that). More mixed voice and head placement will help with alot of the sound you are looking for. I'm sure Robert would be happy to help you with achieving that! Try again with warmer sound on mic and feeling.....and see what improves. Good luck!

Hi Marcus, Good advice so far. It sounds like a great song but there are times when I can't understand the words and the lyrics are very important to me. Watch the pitch on the higher notes (maybe that's what Dan is talking about). You are still young and developing your voice and style. I think you have a talent for writing as well. keep working!

Hi! Welcome! Can we hear more? :)

Hi Doomhead, Go to Live Applications on the forum board and read "The Secret of...." by Alessandro Del Vecchio. That should give you a bit of insight. Even when you sing softly, you still have to hold the passion of the song to transfer the message over to the audience. Learning proper technique is very important. Once you have learned that, you need to sing from the heart. Figure out the message of the song and relay that message to the audience. When the audience 'gets it' it will come back to you tenfold in energy and appreciatiion. I feel your pieces are lacking 'passion'. Don't just sing...............SING!

Allo Gerald, If I can help you with translations or even with coaching in any way, let me know. I will be there to help you in your journey! I don't know if there is any way I can 'sit in' with your lessons with Robert for example so that if you have any translation problems I could help with the communications? Michele Rock on...

Hi and Welcome to TMV. You will find lots of information here and some good advice as well. I concur with the previous poster in saying that you are singing more solidly in the higher range. I would suggest more knowledge on the foundations of singing. ie: support (which will help with pitch in lower range), expanding range, control, phrasing/diction/flow of words while singing. Get those things in place and you will see a whole new world open up for you! Once you have mastered those things, you can move on to tweeking the sound you want for different songs. Keep working at it. Michele Rock on....

Allo! I think that you have the "bones" or raw talent to be a singer. Where I see/hear you need some help with is relaxation and letting the notes just come out. You have the range to hit those high notes. Watch the original singer for Dream Theatre and how he is delivering the song. Find a good vocal teacher to show you proper breathing techniques and a good foundation. Once you have a good foundation, you can decide what to work on after (tone, sound, head voice, bridging...etc). You have a good vibrato. Also, you will have to work on pronounciation for singing English songs (it is hard to understand what you are saying). You could give us a sample of a French song and then I could see/hear better how you deliver your notes. Good luck - Bonne chance! Michele Rock on.... ps...thanks for exposing me to Dream Theatre. I had never seen or heard of them before. They are awesome!

Hi and Welcome! My explanation would be that the music is "very bright" and the singing does not match the music. The music makes the song sound like it's a very happy situation and therefore you need to sing it to match that. You need to place your mental attitude in the same mood and then your voice will sound "brighter" as well. This will give it the 'passion' it needs for the energy to come through. Hope that makes sense. Otherwise, the sound of the voice is good. Michele Rock on...

For me it's how I make other people feel. Giving them a couple of hours of escape from their everyday lives/chores/stresses. It's about how I can make them feel...and in turn that gives me alot in return. I try to sing to the best of my ability and at practice try and figure out how I want all the different songs to sound. But once performing, just sink into the song and communicate the message of the song the best I can. That's what the listener will catch. The feeling you are communicating. Even with playing, this is important. Sound is important but I truly feel that feeling the song will produce a better sound than just trying to imitate the original person. That's how you can make it your own. understand? Michele

Jonpall, What are your reasons for performing? Do you perform in a band? Do you have any live footage of any performance? cheers! Michele Rock on...

Hi Droplet, You have a lovely voice. Good sound, good vibrato foundation. All the RAW talent is there. From a coaching point of view I would recommend that you work on the dynamics of singing, control and support. Proper support will give you more colour and strenght. Control will let you approach any project. Dynamics will make the performance interesting for the listener. Agreed that you are only showing 40% of your potential. Depending on what your goal is you could take it as far as you want. Good luck! Michele ps.....a vocal coach will help you will a certain project. will help with the vocal and the performance. A vocal TEACHER will help you develop your support, sound, phonation, and will teach you how to use all muscles. I would recommend a teacher at your level. Build a solid foundation and the sky is the limit after that!