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02-02-2011, 01:29 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia | | | "singer" songs
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What are good "singer" rock songs that push a vocalists boundaries or are seen to be challenging that would help me improve my vocals?
I've been taking singing lessons for the past month so that I can do some backup, harmonies and lead and be a more valuable band member/leader.
The teacher is having me bring songs I want to work on to the lessons which I have been doing but I'm not sure whether they are vocally challenging. I've brought stuff like All Over You (Live), Gone Away (Offspring), Small Things (Blink 182), Hey Jealousy (Gin Blossoms) and other generic rock songs being played in our area, but not sure how to go about picking song that will improve my technique, range etc.
I'd have asked the teacher but we ran out of time last session so I thought I'd ask here because I'm always happy with the advice I get from TB.
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02-02-2011, 01:36 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Genz Benz Amplification | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville | | | Sounds a little old school, but anything by The Eagles is good for practicing, and once you've got the melodies down you can start working the different harmonies. Helps the ear a lot. |
02-02-2011, 01:42 AM
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02-02-2011, 03:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bristol, UK | | | For harmonies perhaps try some Alice In Chains.
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02-02-2011, 06:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gastonia, NC | | If you're looking for range, like from one octave to another in the same line, the 60s song "House Of The Rising Sun" by Eric Burdon and the Animals has a nice go at the ups and downs of that. Might be something that would help. 
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02-02-2011, 08:06 AM
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02-02-2011, 08:14 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa | | | If you're looking for harmonies, Queen has some of the best. Freddie Mercury was second to none. If you're after heavier sounding stuff, I'd second tycobb's post. Boston's vocals are great, too.
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02-03-2011, 01:48 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia | | Thanks for the advice guys I will check those tunes out. Quote:
Originally Posted by tycobb73 Axl Rose, Sabastan Bach, Bruce Dickinson, and Rob Halford if you can sing that range. | They might be out of my range although last lesson the teacher did run the scales higher than usual so you never know!
Im surprised I know which acts these guys sung for - Guns N Roses, Skid Row, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest/Fight (Into the Pit rox!). Can't say I've listened to any Skid or Judas. Hope I like it 
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02-03-2011, 02:07 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe | | | IMHE and IMO do not rush. You are progressing at a (proper) rate, yet you not need to start stretching out a lot; not until you get some proper grasp of the vocal techniques involved
I do agree with my fellow TBers as to the voices you can get great lines and harmonies
Then again, it's only my opinion
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02-03-2011, 02:28 AM
| | | I know that this is very specific, but what has really pushed my boundaries when it came to singing in harmony is Ayreon - The Truth Is Here. The range is not extreme, it's all about the melody. Making that sound right is very hard, I recommend you look into it: second halves of verses and choruses are the point.
In this song, the back vocals have to have the same energy and vibe as the lead vox while singing kinda high, and it's a fun, cheesy song. Allen & Lande - Universe of Light.
But really, Queen. Oh, and don't forget Toto.
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02-03-2011, 09:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia | | Thanks again guys I had a look at a few Guns N Roses songs last night definately out of my comfort zone and range, for now at least Quote:
Originally Posted by Bocete Oh, and don't forget Toto. | Another band I haven't listened to
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02-03-2011, 09:09 PM
| | | | Queen. "The Show Must Go On." really anything by Freddie Mercury, actually. IMO he had the greatest vocal chops out of just about any rock singer ever. |
02-03-2011, 09:24 PM
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02-03-2011, 10:15 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: GA | | | Check out the Violent Femmes. Gordon Gano has on of the best ranges I've ever heard. For more traditional rock vocalists I'd have to second Bruce Dickingson. Also, I'd recommend some Ozzy.
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02-04-2011, 01:31 AM
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02-04-2011, 01:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Western Massachusetts, USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Pupiit Check out the Violent Femmes. Gordon Gano has on of the best ranges I've ever heard. For more traditional rock vocalists I'd have to second Bruce Dickingson. Also, I'd recommend some Ozzy. | Dickinson*
also anyone mention Boston?
or Highway Star by Deep Purple
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02-04-2011, 02:05 AM
| | | | Alice In Chains... "Man in a Box" is a good one. The high notes in that song tend to land in most peoples range right at the breaking point from whole voice to half voice.
Nickleback... "Animals." That song is one entire run one sentence. Your vocals have to have major endurance to do that one.
Skillet... "Monster". Another one that will test your endurance. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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