stay or leave

[dmb_rulz]

Am kind of new to doing dave matthews covers. Just want you to critique what I did. I guess if i would say what i did wrong. It seems like my timing is off. But pratice makes perfect. Anyway tell me what you think

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[Pizzle]

Guitar was good but I think you need more.....inflection in your singing. Sounded kinda monotone.

[dmb_rulz]

Thanks yes you are right. I have a problem with sounding monotone. Singing has never been my thing but trying to work on it

[borocks]

I wasn't sure about the vocals man. First of all there was way too much reverb added to it.
Then I think you should try a song which doesn't go up into higher registers. Stay or Leave sung by Dave goes up pretty high. When you don't do that and stay on the same pitch, it somehow doesn't seem to work out.

I'd suggest trying a song like Gravedigger (first part). Dave sings on a low pitch, so it's much easier to adhere to the original pitch there. I would tackle Stay or Leave later on when you will have got more used to singing with a high voice.

Personally, I find that Stay or Leave is one of the most difficult songs of Dave to sing decently along with. So it's not special that you're struggling with the vocals, because most people do.
I can hit the high notes, but it still sounds a bit strained...

I hope this helped a bit

Cheers, Bo

[briguy945]

I liked the guitar. The voice was a little monotone but this was a very nice recording overall. Keep at it man.

[dmb_rulz]

Thanks I liked the guitar as well but yes as far as vocals go I think right now stay or leave was to much for me. Need to pick something with a lower pitch. To accompany my deep voice. Yes I think grave digger would be a good choice for me.