SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO ..(THE -CLASH -COVER).VOX BY NEIL SWANSON ..CP2010

[Pete C]

Definitely coming along Neil.

I've only started trying to sing since I got my Boss600.  I pratice as much as I can singing along to songs while I'm driving to work -an hour's drive each way.  I used to play in a band with a girl who was a fantastic singer and I remember her giving me lessons on how to breathe when I first attempted backing vocals.   Sure you can find techniques on the internet to help.  keep em coming!

[cuthbert]

Much better, Neil!

Keep at it, and remember to really listen to singers - their voice is like a musical instrument. Even if ones pitch isn't perfect all the time, ones timing and phrasing can make or break a song.

[SwanSong]

THANKS  so kindly for all the tips i am listening to other singer
s and also when im watching one on tv. i watch how theri breathing
techniques are used. and their expression. and feeling of songs.
they do. all these tips help . and is gratefully acknowledge. TC NEIL

[Geir]

Really cool that you've taken up singing Neil, and it's getting better all the time !!

Cuthbert has a good point, timing and phrasing is essential in making a performance sound great. Some songs are easier in that respect than others. This one has parts of both. On the fast part I think your timing was great on the the other part you sounded a bit more insecure. One thing that helps (besides rehersing over and over again) is "feling the beat" .. tap your foot or clap your hand on the thigh or whatever get's you into the rhytm of the song. That will help the timing of the singing come more natural .


cheers

[SwanSong]

Thanks geir
for all the great advice. that is something else i have started doing
is tapping with my foot  like a metronone. i hope i spelld it right..
and also im trying to feel the lyrics meaning expressing more what
they r saying whether it d b sad or happy .and also trying 2 flucuate
my voice more. as i said having been dustin hoffman all my life.
wish i made his money. lo......like any thing it s hard 2 break an
old habbit. but we will through time and practice. thanks so much
TC NEIL..........................................................................................!!