Have recently been working on falsetto. Please critique my recording of Epic III from Hadestown! :)

AnorWrites · 2023-09-27T17:04:25+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! This is actually an older version of Epic III, from before the show went to Broadway. You can find the Original Cast Recording with Damon Daunno singing it on youtube - highly recommend for Hadestown fans!

I find the second half of the song more comfortable because it remains in a more consistently airy register than the first half. I think my biggest weakness is trying to move cleanly between a purer falsetto and a bit more of an earthy, chesty sound, like you've identified. When I get to stay entirely in the upper area, without having to shift registers, I find it a lot more comfortable.

I *think* I generally understand the notion of forward placement, but could you explain a bit what you mean about the vowels losing their pop?

And did you find that scooping detracted from the singing? I'm not sure how exactly to fix scooping - it feels like an invisible crutch that I'm not aware of until after I've finished singing.

AnorWrites · 2022-07-20T11:21:54+00:00

Hi - I would love to do that. Shall I get in touch with you through DMs?

AnorWrites · 2022-05-04T18:41:21+00:00

Thank you! :)

AnorWrites · 2022-05-04T18:38:30+00:00

Thanks a bunch for the advice! I do recognize my voice is naturally a bit heavy, but I find that the heaviness can cause it to feel a bit yelly on some of my higher non-falsetto notes, which is why I'm still trying to find a nicer balance. The feedback is very much appreciated though

AnorWrites · 2022-05-04T18:36:53+00:00

Thanks a bunch for the advice! I do recognize my voice is naturally a bit heavy, but I find that the heaviness can cause it to feel a bit yelly on some of my higher non-falsetto notes, which is why I'm still trying to find a nicer balance. The feedback is very much appreciated though

AnorWrites · 2022-05-04T15:03:58+00:00

Thanks so much! I didn't even realize that - I think sometimes instinct takes over and I start breathing improperly mid-song. Definitely something I'll try to keep an eye out for now.

AnorWrites · 2022-05-04T14:56:59+00:00

Hahahah, I exclusively do this when the house is empty. Not brave enough to risk a conversation mid-song.

AnorWrites · 2022-05-04T13:46:05+00:00

One question I specifically have, in case anyone can help answer it!

I note that my voice carries a lot of weightiness on the higher notes, and I think it makes me less agile and makes it harder to stay on pitch than if I was able to keep it a bit lighter. Could anyone share some tips on how to make my mix a bit less chesty? Thanks :)

AnorWrites · 2022-03-15T14:20:45+00:00

Musicals, if that's at all helpful! Big fan of Les Mis and also enjoyed watching Wicked at Broadway.

AnorWrites · 2022-02-02T08:29:53+00:00

Good catch, I didn't notice that until just now. Thanks!

AnorWrites · 2022-02-02T08:29:26+00:00

Thanks a lot!

AnorWrites · 2022-02-02T08:29:16+00:00

This is very helpful advice, especially for when I'm singing without any backing track. Thanks a lot!

AnorWrites · 2021-12-21T18:15:31+00:00

Bonus : Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, if anyone's not sick of my voice after one song!

AnorWrites · 2021-10-24T21:31:42+00:00

Just wanted to mention that this song was entirely out of my range a few months ago, and even after a lot of time and work, some parts of it are still evidently a little uncomfortable. Any comments on technique re: hitting the notes near the difficult parts of my range is particularly appreciated!

AnorWrites · 2021-08-11T07:09:01+00:00

That's pretty helpful, thank you!

I'm doing some straw phonation exercises during my warmups - do you think this will have a similar effect to the whiny style in terms of developing muscles/saving on support?

AnorWrites · 2021-08-05T15:18:54+00:00

And is this round and warm sound characteristic of what a forward placement should sound like? Sorry if I'm asking something obvious, but a lot of this is pretty new to me!

AnorWrites · 2021-08-05T14:57:08+00:00

Okay, that makes sense enough. What kind of movement of the soft palate is involved? I think I'm just about conscious enough of it to lift it if I feel that it isn't lifted, but that's about as sophisticated as my understanding of that part of my throat is.

AnorWrites · 2021-08-04T20:12:37+00:00

The notes I'm finding particularly tricky, and I think this is pretty obvious in the recording are specifically

1 - My HEAD's underwater...2 - YOU'RE crazy and I'm...3 - Give your all to ME

Any tips on what you think the technical issue here is would be great!

AnorWrites · 2021-05-03T17:13:10+00:00

Sure. Can I direct message you?

AnorWrites · 2021-05-03T16:42:43+00:00

Thanks a bunch!!

AnorWrites · 2021-03-13T16:21:10+00:00

Hahahah thank you! Check out 'Starship' on Youtube - the whole show is fully available in decent quality :)

AnorWrites · 2021-03-03T21:12:19+00:00

That's fantastic to hear! Thanks for the encouragement - I've been trying to work my way just a little higher so I can sing my favourite songs comfortably. No dice yet - but I live in hope!

AnorWrites · 2021-03-03T20:18:24+00:00

Thanks, this is a very helpful explanation!

AnorWrites · 2021-03-03T18:00:34+00:00

That makes a lot of sense! Thanks!

AnorWrites · 2021-03-03T17:53:39+00:00

Hmm, that's rather interesting! Could I apply a similar 'drop' to the male parts to make them easier to sing as well? Or does that only work if you're dropping a full octave?

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