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  • My Second Song Attempt: Pyramids (p.2)
2013/03/22 10:34:18
jamesg1213
Hi Janine, I like the song and your voice. Interesting subject matter and lyrics too. 

Something odd happens at around 2:20, the guitars and drums seem to slip out of time with each other, then it gets better at 2:54.
2013/03/22 10:37:07
evadianepug
As others said, you have a good foundation to work with here.  The vocal comment about being disconnected is totally accurate.   That can be fixed no matter what you recorded to.  I've posted about 30 original songs and a few covers on this forum and have had relative success.  I have been dinged heavily a few times but I took it to heart because the people commenting know what they are doing.  I think that if you have thin skin this isn't the business for you. AS FAR AS THE VIBRATO,  it is good to know how to tame it.  It works sometimes and not others.  It's about knowing when to hold notes and when not to.  How long you hold it when you do, etc.  Vibrato is a beautiful thing for a vocalist to have. That goes for everyone.  It's best to take the comments and use them or not, but arguing doesn't accomplish anything.  You have 14 posts as opposed to the many thousands that a lot of people here have.  By virtue of exposure alone, everyone can learn.  It's great to have you up here and if you listen to the suggestions (you don't have to do what is suggested), and realize no one is personally attacking you, you will have a lot more fun, and learn a bunch!  I've been playing for over 50 years and still learn stuff here.  Welcome, and relax, it's all good!   Your style is good and your song is good.  It's a matter of getting the blend right.  We need another good female artist here!!
2013/03/23 12:45:10
Stygian
Thanks for all the feedback. I do plan to redo vocals. It would be helpful for me to hear it with less vibrato. If someone is willing to demonstrate this, feel free to do so. I have done some work on the instruments as suggested. Worked on drums in the chorus and layering all instruments for a fuller sound. I do appreciate everyone's feedback and realize all suggestions given are done so in an attempt to help. Thanks again. Stay tuned.
2013/03/23 15:37:35
sharke
Are you saying you have trouble singing without vibrato, or turning down the vibrato? I think that's something you need to work on via singing exercises, a singing teacher or even just plain old willpower. Many people have the same problem, and not just singers. Guitarists are notorious for overdoing vibrato, I myself have to really concentrate in order to not overdo it when I'm playing. One of the things I always admired about Frank Zappa's guitar playing was his almost total lack of vibrato, it was all about the notes and the rhythm with him. 

However, I get where you're coming from vocal wise....it's kind of leading toward an Alanis Morisette style. Actually a study of her vocal technique wouldn't be a bad thing....she uses a lot of vibrato like you, but it's a little slower and more controlled. Yours seems to be somewhere in between hers and Tiny Tim's...lol....no disrespect because Tiny Tim was an awesome vocalist, but his musical style suited that very fast vibrato, whereas I think yours could maybe slow down a little. 
2013/03/23 17:37:06
Stygian
I have a problem singing without vibrato. For the most part, it is not something that I am doing intentionally.
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