Magika Singer

I've been away (in the process of moving and non online related issues), but decided to catch up a bit on this stuff.

 

MDEW - This is actually a quite nice arrangement and you interpreted it well. I feel like I'm hearing some progress in your vocal development too, a bit more confidence and depth to the timbre, while still very identifiably you. 

Ugonna - That was adventuresome and spontaneous. Melodically things got pretty twisty. I like how you kept the melody fresh by including a lot more improvisational things. You weren't close miced, so you wouldn't have the 'studio' sound of some of the other singers. At some point it might be worth trying that if you have not as some of the richness of your timbre may be lost in that setup there.  

Magika - You sound pretty much flawless to me on a technical level and I could likely hear this recording and not have anything noticeably off in a radio kind of setting, but at the same time, it sounds 'lived in.' That's one of my favorite qualities of your singing. Even on a studio sounding recording it's hard to take some of the 'human' feeling warmth out  of your performances. I can't imagine you sounding sterile.

Bono - Never heard you take on jazz but your voice is wonderful for it. You have that round timbre with a very identifiable texture. It's silky and stirs the song up nice. I think singing jazz could be great for your development as the meter and phrasing add another dimension that isn't often there in pop/rock.  

Ok I guess I found the right spot for the jazz challenge....finally! Well here's my version of the challenge song..hope you will like it!
https://soundcloud.com/magika-classics/les-feuilles-mortes-autumn

Wow!!! really really, but really beautiful 

Like always, very good

Very nice, Magika! As you like Gloria Estefan, please sing this song to me : 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPe4nMKvppE

 

 

Some brilliant entries so far!!

MDEW - Very nice arrangement, it creates a unique angle to the lyrics. Will the finished version have percussion? I can definitely hear space for shakers and light drumming (maybe bongos).

 

Magika - That a really professional sounding recording! Love your voice and the original french lyrics. Did you record this at a studio?

 

Ugonna - Brilliant work. I like the variations you add 1:20 onwards. The melody you sing at "my darling" at 2:00  is so good!

 

 

Excellent rendition. Nice tone, smooth vibrato and phrasing. You have a great grasp of the dynamics of the song; you know when to push the volume and when to pull it back. My only negative would be the delivery. It lacks heart and soul. It's an excellent exercise in singing the song on pitch but it lacks something.

Do another take and sing it with more passion. Feel the lyrics. Imagine you're singing about someone you know. Get inside the song. The melody should draw me in emotional. Go back and listen the Bill Withers; you can hear his heart breaking.

You're almost there.

You have a really nice voice. There's a vintage quality to it. Kinda reminds me of Roberta Flack. My only criticism is the backing track. I just thought that the cheesiness of the backing music took away from the overall feel and the beauty of your voice. But the backing music isn't whats being critiqued here. You have a really nice voice. My only advice is, get a band together and go play some gigs!

Wow, very unique voice, very good, You have something good there + I like the melody

Tnx for sharing

 

You have a voice that could listen to hours and hours

Awesome, very beautiful like always.

Very smooth sound I like it. My only critique is I prefer it accompanied by only an acoustic guitar but that is just a personal preference. Keep up the good work.

Good job! 

Good Job, Magika! It is hard to tell cause your covers should be on "Enjoy my singing"

WOW i love everything about this. Your are my favourite Singer!!  i have to check is my radio on because that was so flawless.