Nicogratouille

I was sorry to see that you removed the clip. I have heard you sing before and was hoping to hear what you did with this.

We are all still on a journey in the art of singing. Do not be embarrassed by any missteps. We are here to help each other and improve.

I know MDEW... I'll post something later once I feel a little more confident

Nick

First it's your slightly flat delivery, which I'm finding is pretty common as I listen to more and more covers. I believe what I'm referring to is the intonation of the lyrics and melody. Basically the "feel" of it. It's like the difference between someone delivering a line from Shakespeare completely flat or delivering it with emphasis. Or how you can tell how someone is really feeling from the tone of their voice.

Always been my problem since I'm quite shy by nature…

Your voice is very fine with the song , but there's for my taste a little equalization problem with vocals

maybe with a better equalization or some compressor work it will sound much better as a mix.

I'm sure you're right! I have absolutely no clue how to mix… I just choose "male r'n'b' vocals" in garageband

Anyway, I had to remove the clip since I'm a little embarrassed I can't do better… but thank you both for your comments

Nick

Here's my take on MJ's classic tune. What do you think?

https://app.box.com/s/68zahvtifa6of9rgzt7p

Nick

Getting in touch with my girly side

https://app.box.com/s/gdg8083vhvjqyc6xw9tg

What do you think?

Nick

Here it is:

https://app.box.com/s/3ptlvnbvo3yhutqbyzre

I hope you like it!

Nick

PS: I know I can't mix :lol:

Thanks guys

Nick

Really appreciate that Ron and Keith :)

Thank you Signor Formica an Singingnewbie!

Nick

Thanks! No it's not me on the piano, some backing track I found on youtube

Nick

Lewis,

Basically when going from low to high, you can:

- Let go into a weak head voice or falsetto: "As soon as I go into head voice I sound weak and quiet compared to my chest voice."

- Push chest voice and strain: "I've sung for years but had to avoid songs like that because my chest voice range won't get those high notes. "

- Gradually move from chest voice to head voice so that you don't hear any sudden shift in quality and you think the singer has a 2-3 octave chest voice range.

Nick

Nice voice! So jealous of your riffs btw

Nick

Hi everybody

Here's a little cover I made experimenting with different colors and stuff… Hope you like it!

https://app.box.com/s/86nwdazdnc02v8hrw6cp

Nick

You have a really nice voice there! What you need is the technique to match it

Also, you're a baritone, on the lower side I would say.

Nick

Yeah he's good! Thanks for the link

Nick

This is the best I've heard you sing so far! Well done

I'd say your approach is pretty good. You are a little nasal most of the time and very nasal in some spots but it's not bad. Also I think this song and style is a good fit for your voice!

As for the nasality you can try to plug your nose while singing. Also singing the melody on a lip roll, a "goo" or a "boo" (like in the word "boot") might help. Then try to keep the same feeling with the words.

Nick

You are so good it's crazy... How old are you btw (if you don't mind my asking)?

Nick

she wants to know if her voice has the potential to get better

Of course

Nick

RHan, the original key is not that bad for you actually, but you are way too shouty for my taste (if that's the right word)!

Nico

Agcor, you are right! I think a lot of people neglect their lower range and focus too much on singing high. My voice never wanted to go very low, I feel I'm not built for it...

I'm working on my 1st bridge at the moment, cause even if I sing in it (and above it) all the time it still needs work, but yes I'd like my whole voice to be perfect if that's possible, the lows too, even if I don't like to sing there very often!

Nick

Thanks Ron!

About "Let's Get It On". I didn't sing the low notes they are from the karaoke track . And no I'm not Stevie .

Nick

Thank you Mr. Formica!

Nick

Let's bump this thread, shall we? Yes sir! :lol:

About the nasal, ronws and mdew also had told me before too. But I still cant get rid of it yet even i thought i already know how to get rid of it.

I think a good teacher should be able to make you experience singing in a "non nasal" way already in the first lesson. Then you will need to practice and get that into your muscle memory. On your own it will be much harder.

As for timing, I would often have that problem with pre-recorded backing or karaoke tracks because I was listening for the music instead of anticipating it. if you are listening for the beginning of the phrase, you are already too late, even by a fraction of a second. Instead, now where the beat is. That is, you lead the phrase, not the other way around.

Actually Ron, he's ahead of the beat, not behind. Behind the beat is good ads a little "swag" to it , as long as you're not dragging...

Nick

Rhan,

It's not bad. The good news is that you have lots of room to improve. So keep working on your voice you will get there .

I agree with Gilad about the rhythm. I know it's a ballad and you can somewhat go in and out of rhythm for effect, but you are way ahead of the beat here. If you ever hear beginning guitar players who just learnt how to improvise, they usually have the same problem. Even if they might play some good lines, it doesn't sound good because they are not grooving.

Also you sound nasal to me. So I would work on that as well. But you better get a teacher for this.

As for the key. Don't try and sing it in the original key if you're not comfortable there. Your friends probably wouldn't even notice the key change or if they did they wouldn't care.

And at the end of the day, just relax and perform, that's what it's all about!

Nick

Thanks Phil

Nick