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How to sing like white people - a guide for singers

#41
pklima said:
May be useful if you ever find yourself needing to sing an indie cover.

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That was sheer genius! Like and share widely.

Some of what she lampoons actually sounds pretty good when done by Postmodern Jukebox's singers. This stuff's not just for white girls, either. Keep your eyes on the baritone sax in the video below, if you can. I'd play in that band.



The Band:
Robyn Adele Anderson - vocals (center)
Cristina Gatti - vocals (left)
Ashley Stroud - vocals (right)
Stefan Zeniuk - Flame-O-Phone
Adam Kubota - bass
Allan Mednard - drums
Scott Bradlee - piano
 
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#43
She forgot the most important rule (especially for male vocalists), master the technique of singing like you got a chicken bone caught in your throat... It's kind of like a half croak deal.... You're so overcome with emotion that it's actually painful to sing about it. But do it all the time 'cause it never gets old.
 
#52
When she gave the example of Rule number 3, it was exactly what I would call "black singing." I think people under a certain age are so used to hearing it everywhere, that they don't realize that's an R&B style.

Also, white doesn't equal indie. All the singers mentioned so far in this thread are much too famous (mainstream) to be called indie.
 
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SactoBass said:
Regarding her video: I absolutely *LOVE* the type of humor of making fun of something and demonstrating how ridiculous something is, but presenting it in a "matter of fact" way. Similar to Monty Python (Brits making fun of Brits in a serious manner). Her video cracked me up! Two thumbs up!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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What about bob and doug?

tekhedd said:
Poe's law, she's too good at it. :)

The longer you watch, the better it gets.
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Not going to lie, she got me at first. Honestly, I hear a lot of this vocal style, and being in the age group that it appeals to, I'm not into it, especially at local shows with trendy bands. I mean, I'm glad that people are expressing themselves in ways that they feel are appropriate and I understand that I don't need to enjoy it myself, but hearing that style of vocals has a very negative effect on me.

Also, I've never noticed the "II" sound to vowels, are there any particular examples?

I will say though, it seems a better description than "unique" to this vocal style, is "stylistic, and quirky". Quirky makes more sense IMO.
 
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I think this is more than just a white people thing or any color for that matter, see the videos below. It's just a style of singing that happens to be popular these days. Remember in the late 90's, early 2000's every pop singers were doing the hand moving singing. I don't see it better or worse than others. If it suits the music then so be it.

 
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David Vector said:
The real face-palm is all the people taking it seriously and making negative comments when it says right in the video description that the vid is "sarcastic and for entertainment." I mean, especially with the goofy glasses worn to drive it home, how can people be so literal-minded and oblivious?
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Are you new here??

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