Hi all
I'm now the official singer in my band, but not because I'm good at it. Because the good singer can't play with us any more.
I've written my first song and recorded a vocal, but don't know anything about singing. I've never sang my own song before.
There seem to be a million decisions to make, from the octave you choose, to the pacing of the words, the intonation, the tone, attitude, rhythm, and of course the melody. I feel like a song could be sang an almost infinite number of ways, so am exploring what some of those ways could be.
Below is my first take on it (bedroom recording, so excuse the production quality), but I feel it could have more power. You can hear my uncertainty in my voice.
If I posted a version without the vocal and give you the lyrics, does anyone want to show me how it could be done differently/better?
Here's my version:
https://soundcloud.com/fade-again/i-machine-for-thefretboard/s-npyiZB9m4AX
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly
Comments
soundcloud.com/thecolourbox-1
youtube.com/@TheColourboxMusic
https://soundcloud.com/fade-again/201024-i-machine-zoom-31-136-10271834/s-BMFhMSMUjU1
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly
Like I mentioned in the previous post I'm no singer so I'm not really in a position to give much advice but maybe just do more of it and I'm sure you'll soon find the voice you're comfortable with. Just keep doing it and keep writing the songs - you've got a talent for it.
Thanks, really appreciate your comments. I guess imposter syndrome is quite common, especially for beginners!
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly