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eebee
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/10/2003 : 05:59:26
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my band the cosy molars are recording tommorow and i was wondering how to get a good guttural sound going on. any tips? did frank learn of a haitan rock star or something? i cant remember
{ill post a link for the frank/malkmus collision that is our band when i do the mp3's only a cruddy demo is up at the mo. i drew the cover art which is up though woo http://images.mp3.com/mp3s/43/resources/210/962/files/21096260.jpg)
cheers
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2003 : 06:09:40
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To keep from trashing your voice (I don't know how Frank does it but I strongly suggest), make sure the holler come from deep in your lungs, that the power comes from the air. A good vocal coach can help you with breathing exercises. If you holler from the throat, the power strains your vocal chords.
Place your hand on your tummy and cough. Feel how your stomach and lower tummy feels. That's how it should feel when you're hollering. A friend once told me "Rock and roll singing is hollering in tune" -- and that's a good litmus test. If you can stay in tune and actually holler a MELODY while you're doing it, chances are you're doing it correctly. (and feel your tummy while you're attempting).
Afterwards, take care of your voice. You're probably "new" to this so you haven't worked it and it might be out of shape. Before and after recording, drink some nice hot tea (herbal, not caffeinated, if possible), with honey and lemon. And don't attempt more than three takes without a significant (at least a half hour to an hour) break. |
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eebee
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2003 : 06:13:49
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| cheers ill take note tommorow! |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2003 : 06:24:02
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I heard FB was told to sing The Beatles' "Oh Darling" "like you hate the bitch."
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killmocker
- FB Fan -
Japan
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Posted - 07/17/2003 : 23:53:38
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Yeah, that's too funny.
The guy who told Frank those words supposedly was a Thai neighbour who ran a tee-shirt and florist shop. Frank used to deliver flowers for him. |
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ivandivel
= Cult of Ray =
394 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2003 : 00:23:58
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
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Posted - 07/18/2003 : 06:22:35
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yeah, when you inhale your stomach should 'bulge', not your chest.
bored of the little comments. i guess i'll just have an actual signature. much shorter.
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
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Posted - 07/18/2003 : 09:25:02
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leokearse
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/25/2003 : 06:24:33
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When I'm drunk, I can holler along to AC/DC no bother, whereas the rest of the time I sound like a particularly effeminate choirboy (or Stephen Malkmus). I can only suggest getting ripped on gin before the performance. Otherwise, the tension in your throat will either make your voice crack, or make your throat sore.
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 06:33:25
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Originally posted by leokearse
When I'm drunk, I can holler along to AC/DC no bother, whereas the rest of the time I sound like a particularly effeminate choirboy (or Stephen Malkmus). I can only suggest getting ripped on gin before the performance. Otherwise, the tension in your throat will either make your voice crack, or make your throat sore.
- Leo
That's the classic legend of how Alex Chilton (then with the Box Tops) pulled off "The Letter" and "Cry Like a Baby" in one take to get that husky, desperate blues wailin' voice when he was but a 16-year-old puppy whose voice had only recently changed. The story goes he slammed a fifth of some Memphis Tennessee rotgut, stepped up to the mike, and belted it out -- and then passed out. These days he seems content to sound like a choirboy.
"Sacred cows make the best burgers!"
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wepeel
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USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2003 : 15:51:10
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Whenever I try "screaming" I just sound like an idiot.
I don't really have a good girl singing voice in the first place, so I guess I'll just shut up until I figure something out.
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cross-one
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 07/27/2003 : 01:13:44
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"scream it like you hate that bitch!"
if it was good enough for frank its good enough for me, and it was thai not tahitian (though i could be wrong). |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 01:27:18
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how do you hollar like FB? CKT?
YOU FUCKIN DONT
and cant and never will
Nor could he do you...
it's just the way it is
ain't it |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2003 : 01:51:32
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how do you hollar like FB? CKT?
YOU FUCKIN DONT
and cant and never will
Nor could he do you...
it's just the way it is
ain't it |
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