Bad Singer? I don't think so. Do you?

[BillyRay]

For one he is too low in the mix. Maybe he can't project his voice, maybe it's just a soud issue. This means that:
a) We cannot hear a damn thing he says.
b) His timbre is pretty blah.

People don't realize that a singer who is too low in the mix can also get buried and sound like crap, like he has no voice, in the overall band sound. It was our main singer's problem when I first got in the band, he had no idea about singing technique and he thus sounded like all the crappy indie bands dudes: nasal, bad pitch and mumbly lyrics.

A bit of singing lessons and practice to really get his own voice so to speak, and everyone would be happy. The singer is not always the "achor" or the "shining" member: a lot of people with rough voices that made do with what they had are regarded as pretty damn legendary. Dylan is probably the best example, but Lenon, Hendrix and Lemmy all have recognizable, somewhat awkward voices (not angelic or particularly powerful) that they learned to make work in their musical context. Your singer just needs to do the same.

 

[stflbn]

I think his voice fits the music, but is kind of monotone monotone monotone monotone.

But... if you're progressing and succeeding and popularity is growing... why change? You could end up finding that the success was due to him and not the band.

 

[Gabu]

It seems to me that when things are going well is not the right time to change your band's formula.

The people who didn't like the singer may not be thinking of all the nuances that he added to the music. They also have no idea what he added to the band in terms of ideas, songwriting, etc... Also, there is some amount of loyalty each band member is due for their contributions.

And the band likes it... so, to me the answer is pretty clear.

I didn't hear it yet. (I'm at work) But I will check out the video also.

 

[fishtx]

have you ever thought about slowing the tempo of that song down...and try to give it a more meloncoly groove? (if that makes sense)...It may open his voice up a bit (emotionally)...on that song anyway..

 

[dj150888]

I dunno whether its down to personal taste or what, but I really don't like them. I thought he was a little pitchy and felt to me like he was afraid to leave his comfort zone. Though that style of music really isn't my thing so I'm not the best judge.

 

[rathervague]

Not into the vox. I heard the interpol etc. influence a lot but he does get pitchy. The vocals just don't sound as tight as the rest of the band.

Honestly though, if you've got a following, you really shouldn't change singers. RISKY. Where I live anyway, the fanbase of bands like this is 85 percent teenage girls. The vocals/singer are the most important part to them. If you're getting big, they probably like him.

 

[Rune Bivrin]

The vocals per se are OK, but I think it's a bit monotonous. He doesn't take any chances with his voice and stays within a range of about 7 semitones. If he does that for an entire gig it's going to be a bit tiring, and I can see why people would object.

But the bottom line voice is good, so I would go the lessons and practice route.

 

[gotmule?]

I think the vocals were decent, a lot better than mine lol, but as mentioned previously, what's most important is what you guys think. Btw, the bassplaying was great.

 

[gb2]

thanks a lot for all your input, guys!
I, or we, never thought about changing the singer, we are like brothers. I just wanted to know, if his singing is an issue that we should worry about. obviously it isn't, or at least it's something that can be improved. and that's ok, cause we all still need a lot of improvement.

by the way, thanks a lot for your compliments about my playing, tone, whatever. glad no-one mentioned the two semitone mistakes ;-)