Old Dirt Hill cover (vocal critiques wanted)

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Hi. I've been on the site for awhile, but never decided to post any covers or other songs because I thought my voice was pretty bad. My friends said to me "You have a decent voice, but stop singing so deep and raspy." So now, I tried to go a little higher, and would love some advice/critiques on my vocals. This cover of ODH I realize has some rough vocal spots, but if you can point me in the right direction vocally I would appreciate it.

Old Dirt Hill Cover

http://www.sendspace.com/file/im9fdo

[SeekUp]

Morning Bump.

[SeekUp]

Anything at all would be appreciated. Even if you think it's the worst thing you've ever heard, I'd like to know.

[Easy E]

It sounds like you are running out of breath at the end of the lines, make sure you are providing enough air from your diaphragm so you can finish the lines strongly

[SRVDMB]

What helps me with getting enough air, is to put your tongue against your bottom teeth and open your mouth to breath like you're saying "Ahhh" at the doctors office. It could also be your timing, you may be breathing in too early and you're just stretching for those last lines. Breath at breaks in the line if you can.

Breathing is really important no matter what you're singing. Try breathing in as much air as you can and then get a few short breath ins. Just to give you an idea of how much air you can get in.


I listened to it and not really that big of a deal. Its actually very good.


Jack

[SeekUp]

It sounds like you are running out of breath at the end of the lines, make sure you are providing enough air from your diaphragm so you can finish the lines strongly

Thanks for listening to it. I've never really thought my vocals were that good, so I'm trying my best. I'll keep working on the breathing. I just listened back to it, and I can hear the parts that you're talking about. Thanks again for listening/offering advice.

[SeekUp]

What helps me with getting enough air, is to put your tongue against your bottom teeth and open your mouth to breath like you're saying "Ahhh" at the doctors office. It could also be your timing, you may be breathing in too early and you're just stretching for those last lines. Breath at breaks in the line if you can.

Breathing is really important no matter what you're singing. Try breathing in as much air as you can and then get a few short breath ins. Just to give you an idea of how much air you can get in.


I listened to it and not really that big of a deal. Its actually very good.


Jack

Thanks for the critiques and suggestions. Like I said in the above post, and first post, I've always thought my singing voice sucked, or was at least pretty bad. I'm going to try to work on it, and maybe in a few days I'll put up another cover, just to try a different song.

[lyrics101]

Open your throat like a chimney, but not so wide you're saying "Ahh." Ah is just the vowel sound you should make for sounds like "eye" before sliding into the "ee" sound.

The idea is to always keep the mouth rounded and forward. Tongue relaxed behind the front teeth is absolutely right. But with the mouth rounded, the sound moves forward and out, vibrating through the head, nasal area, throat, and the chest cavity. Don't let it ride on your throat. That's what creates the gravel sound, although some people (like Dave) use it to great effect.

If you're like me, you learn this stuff and keep what you like, and throw the rest away once you find the sound that fits the music you're making.

[markTR]

Vocals are okay, could use some work. I think the guitar work is pretty solid, nice job on that.

Thanks for posting

[SeekUp]

Open your throat like a chimney, but not so wide you're saying "Ahh." Ah is just the vowel sound you should make for sounds like "eye" before sliding into the "ee" sound.

The idea is to always keep the mouth rounded and forward. Tongue relaxed behind the front teeth is absolutely right. But with the mouth rounded, the sound moves forward and out, vibrating through the head, nasal area, throat, and the chest cavity. Don't let it ride on your throat. That's what creates the gravel sound, although some people (like Dave) use it to great effect.

If you're like me, you learn this stuff and keep what you like, and throw the rest away once you find the sound that fits the music you're making.

Thanks for all of the tips/suggestions. I'll have to work on using those techniques until I find the sound I'm looking for (like you said). Thanks again.

[SeekUp]

Vocals are okay, could use some work. I think the guitar work is pretty solid, nice job on that.

Thanks for posting

Thanks for giving it a listen, and for offering up your critiques and thoughts. I appreciate all of this from everybody because I'm trying to get the singing better. Another cover will probably be up tomorrow.

[bassman462]

if your not, drink water before singing.

[SRVDMB]

if your not, drink water before singing.

and not cold water. Your vocal cords are a muscle and when muscles get cold they tighten up. The water doesn't have to be piss warm, just not cold.

[RunsWithBuffalo]

Yep, room temp is $$$. If your throat really hurts, drink tea with honey.

[Kahn]

tea with honey is money

also, bourbon neat