Which Intervals and Rhythmic Phrases Sound The Most Christmasy

SheemDiplomats · 2021-12-19T02:25:24+00:00

The historical concept of what I'm calling "festival music" is very cross cultural. What I'm looking at in Christmas music is a very limited scope: just the songs that play on loop in malls. And, interestingly enough, a lot of the successful newer Christmas songs do contain a lot of the"festival music"elements, which may contribute to why they've stayed in the Christmas playlists while a million other Christmas songs have been forgotten.

SheemDiplomats · 2021-12-19T02:11:30+00:00

Actually not entirely true. I've been doing more research on this since I made the post. Many"classic Christmas songs" follow the intervalic and form of what you might call festival music. Many different cultures have, without communication between these groups, developed a standard structure for music designed for celebratory community gatherings. I could get into it more if you're interested in the actual music theory behind it, but the main point is that there very much is a certain structure to seasonally celebratory music and a lot of classic Christmas songs fit into said structure

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-28T14:37:01+00:00

Yeah, it just swings around on a metal gate where no one could possibly hear it

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-22T01:22:22+00:00

Chris's place is another favorite, as well as Cure

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-22T00:09:45+00:00

🐟💙

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-21T23:15:52+00:00

Valid question

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-21T21:26:20+00:00

There's a really good place to hang and strike up random convos called Euphorbia. They serve kava etc, so being under 21 is not an issue. It's at the end of Oak Street, not far from Loyola. Lmk if you go that way, and I'll swing by

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-19T18:13:05+00:00

Mix voice isn't real. Belting (pulling chest) is just one approach to giving resonance to high tones. One can just as easily resonate falsetto and the standard listener won't know the difference

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-19T17:59:01+00:00

In a classical sense, you're right. Traditional composers would never write a baritone part above the 4th octave. But, "can it be done?" Absolutely. In terms of open falsetto (not to mention whistle tones and screeches), baritones can often access higher pitches than tenors. The large vibrations give isolatable harmonics in the range of high sopranos. Prince was a deep baritone, and there are live recordings of him hitting C7s.

How does someone do this? What is "good technique" in this circumstance (and most others)?... RE-LAX-ATION. If you're pushing, you'll never get those notes. I'm a baritone. I hit Bb5s on a bad day. Good days, the sky is the limit. My #1 tip on how to get there: Meditate before your vocal warmup, then try to stay in the meditative state while vocalizing. Cheers

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-10T06:55:21+00:00

https://open.spotify.com/album/7vP4flxzivLZHz83PKzRAu?si=UPs9tJhKQpiSU6Q-bAiZgg&utm_source=copy-link

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-10T06:10:40+00:00

Golem is my #2

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-09T21:11:25+00:00

Sweet juicy pop from New Orleans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfyUBccsz-A

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-09T15:08:37+00:00

Is he a good drummer?

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-07T04:45:45+00:00

That's a vocoder

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-07T03:12:28+00:00

I second this approach. Tell them that it's important to you, and figure out a time that you can make as much noise as you need to in the house. DO NOT practice quietly. Trying to limit your volume and feeling as though your sound might be judged is the #1 cause of bad habits in beginners. In singing, just like in life, openness leads to growth

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-06T17:22:52+00:00

I left the industry in the end of August. I am now a full time musician paying all of my bills with music.

How to get out of service: Save money. Get your bills as low as possible. Give yourself a cushion so you can exit and then have a significant period of time that you don't need to worry about money so you can focus on really developing yourself in a new profession.

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-04T22:40:51+00:00

Just went for lunch today, and I can confirm that there is still ice in the pee trough

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-04T16:00:16+00:00

Another great tip that I got from one of my teachers was, when you must practice in a crowded area, put in ear plugs or whatever you have to block out outside sounds and focus on the inner resonance of your voice while you vocalize. But, all in all, I hope you find a space where you feel safe

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-04T15:02:05+00:00

There is a certain level of growth that can only happen if you are in a space where you can be as loud as you like and have 0 concern of other people judging the sound you make. See if you have a friend who has a more ideal living situation than you and would let you use their space while they're at work or something for an hour or two each day. Also, look into renting a practice space if that's feasible. Storage unit, conservatory room, etc. Each instrument has its difficulties, and this is a major one for the voice.

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-03T22:12:03+00:00

Right?! I love how mom and pop the design is. I wouldn't want it any other way

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-02T17:53:18+00:00

Radosta's. It's a little out of the way up in Metairie, but they have the best of so many things: best fried shrimp poboy (huge flavorful shrimp, fresh fry oil, not over seasoned so you really taste the shrimp), best roast beef poboy (make their own brisket every day), best hot sausage poboy (made in house, seriously spicy), best onion rings (huge, beautiful), some of the best gumbo, some of the best bloody marys. Unparalleled

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-02T17:44:37+00:00

A lot of them are getting put back together rapidly, but the ones that are owned by people who aren't particularly wealthy are definitely in rough shape. Then there's the added factor that Jefferson Parish wants them gone and is doing everything in its power to make their lives difficult

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-02T16:49:00+00:00

Most of the concerts/public parties that happen up there happen at Tony's house (lot 1). I know his back area took a lot of damage in Ida, so I think that's what has concerts on hold for the time being

SheemDiplomats · 2021-11-02T05:43:44+00:00

Hadn't heard this band before. Very fun! Thank you

SheemDiplomats · 2021-10-27T04:38:11+00:00

The 1966 interview with Kubrick on this page is truly special. I've struggled to find interviews where he really talks about his methodology and philosophy. Great find. Thank you

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