lol to these newbies saying you are a tenor. I know beginners thinks so, but you are defintely a baritone. I think your voice (and how you use it) is in a good phase, dont go making music on the cost of voice like going throathy, superficial, breathy, lifting the voice etc. First build instrument and then you can do stuff with it. So, its okay if your tempos and details are a bit dull for a while. First comes big lines and as time goes by you can make more details, rubato, fonetics, nyances.
You have a very nice voice, indeed. And fortunately you do not wave your hands all the time, like most people here on YT do. I would also like to advise you to mention the composers, the first two songs are by Ralph Vaughan Williams (not Vaughn-Williams), and the third great song is by John Ireland. You sing these songs a little bit on the fast side, especially 'Silent Noon'. Did you notice John Ireland's direction in the score LENTO????
I wouldn't mind his voice... typical rather dark basso profundo here.
On to my critique. Thing A) Slow down. All of your songs are taken just a bit too fast for your tongue to keep pace with it, at least in places. B) Feel the song more. they are all well within your range, so (unlike me) you don't have to worry if you're going to hit that blamed E. Use that easiness to focus more on the musicality.
Lots and lots of potential, and even with my nitpicks, I would not call it a bad performance!
I wouldn't mind his voice... typical rather dark basso profundo here.
On to my critique. Thing A) Slow down. All of your songs are taken just a bit too fast for your tongue to keep pace with it, at least in places. B) Feel the song more. they are all well within your range, so (unlike me) you don't have to worry if you're going to hit that blamed E. Use that easiness to focus more on the musicality.
Lots and lots of potential, and evn with my nitpicks, I would not call it a bad performance!
Get with a teacher who wont let you climb to the top. Also, you could use coaching on your English diction. You need consistency from the low to the high. Many of the sounds you make are stuck in the throat and not resonating efficiently which is why we hear a bit of a neck-tie-tenor sound. The tongue is at fault for a LOT of this. There is potential there to have a very clean lyrical instrument. Nothing you are doing is non-repairable. Good job and congratulations!
I enjoyed your performance very much! i sang the first two songs for solo and ensemble competition and I felt you did wonderfully. Only criticism i have is on The Vagabond. The second time you sing the verse starting with "Let the blow" should be much quieter, the dynamic marking used in the music actually means whisper singing. Other than that wonderful job!
you are a tenor.if you listen to how McCormack starts the "silent noon" his voice has utmost ease and clarity despite the end of career.you on the other hand lack clarity and strength lower ,so you should try the higher key.Speak the words on pitch lightly then listen to yourself and hear the diference.
Well, he does sound like the typical tenor, but keep in mind that:
1. The ONLY things that accurately determine someone's voice type are range and tessitura. NOT color, etc.
2. There are indeed "gray area" singers. These singers have ranges and tessituras in between the common voice types, so they must take repertoire from both
Beautiful voice, though not so convinced that u r a baritone. 'Silent Noon' seems a bit on the fast side, & therefore sounds a bit hurried. And a rubato here & there would make it more 'music'. Same goes for 'Sea Fever'. It says LENTO in the score, did u notice that? And it would be nice & correct to mention the composer, John Ireland, for this song. Your voice is probably well suited for Ireland's "The land of lost content", which -unfortunately- is hardly ever performed. I wish u all the best!
It's a very competent, if somewhat unfeeling performance. All the pieces are taken rather too fast however, particularly Silent Noon! Did you or the accompanist set the tempos? I think that, also, you should use rebato more. Please be careful, too, not to run the final consonant of one word into the starting vowel (eg, in the Vagabond, you sing "not to winterreven") All these comments apply, also, in Silent Noon - in particular those apropos tempo. Listen to Roderick Williams versions
You have a good sense of pitch and your pronunciation was clear, and your voice is pretty well developed as a singer. But I really felt that you didn't add any character to those pieces. You were just...singing them as is, with no real feeling. It sort of made your singing bland. That being said, I'm sure it's something you can correct, and it's a lesser problem to have. In general, well done.
You and your accompanist are indeed fierce! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. These pieces are some of my favorites. Best of luck to you in your bright future endeavors!
excellent performance on the vagabond
yungkeemi 1 month ago
lol to these newbies saying you are a tenor. I know beginners thinks so, but you are defintely a baritone. I think your voice (and how you use it) is in a good phase, dont go making music on the cost of voice like going throathy, superficial, breathy, lifting the voice etc. First build instrument and then you can do stuff with it. So, its okay if your tempos and details are a bit dull for a while. First comes big lines and as time goes by you can make more details, rubato, fonetics, nyances.
escamillion 3 months ago
Love Vaughan Williams and very nice interpretation!
BorisMitchell 7 months ago
You have a very nice voice, indeed. And fortunately you do not wave your hands all the time, like most people here on YT do. I would also like to advise you to mention the composers, the first two songs are by Ralph Vaughan Williams (not Vaughn-Williams), and the third great song is by John Ireland. You sing these songs a little bit on the fast side, especially 'Silent Noon'. Did you notice John Ireland's direction in the score LENTO????
ericbrockway 1 year ago
Very nice!
KimLiYoung 1 year ago
I wouldn't mind his voice... typical rather dark basso profundo here.
On to my critique. Thing A) Slow down. All of your songs are taken just a bit too fast for your tongue to keep pace with it, at least in places. B) Feel the song more. they are all well within your range, so (unlike me) you don't have to worry if you're going to hit that blamed E. Use that easiness to focus more on the musicality.
Lots and lots of potential, and even with my nitpicks, I would not call it a bad performance!
Ironsouled 1 year ago
I wouldn't mind his voice... typical rather dark basso profundo here.
On to my critique. Thing A) Slow down. All of your songs are taken just a bit too fast for your tongue to keep pace with it, at least in places. B) Feel the song more. they are all well within your range, so (unlike me) you don't have to worry if you're going to hit that blamed E. Use that easiness to focus more on the musicality.
Lots and lots of potential, and evn with my nitpicks, I would not call it a bad performance!
Ironsouled 1 year ago
Get with a teacher who wont let you climb to the top. Also, you could use coaching on your English diction. You need consistency from the low to the high. Many of the sounds you make are stuck in the throat and not resonating efficiently which is why we hear a bit of a neck-tie-tenor sound. The tongue is at fault for a LOT of this. There is potential there to have a very clean lyrical instrument. Nothing you are doing is non-repairable. Good job and congratulations!
bariton85 2 years ago
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bariton85 2 years ago
This is the best version of 'sea fever' from what i've found on youtube. Shame all of them haven't been recorded properly.
Thanks
bobadob123 2 years ago
I enjoyed your performance very much! i sang the first two songs for solo and ensemble competition and I felt you did wonderfully. Only criticism i have is on The Vagabond. The second time you sing the verse starting with "Let the blow" should be much quieter, the dynamic marking used in the music actually means whisper singing. Other than that wonderful job!
baggie211 2 years ago
you are a tenor.if you listen to how McCormack starts the "silent noon" his voice has utmost ease and clarity despite the end of career.you on the other hand lack clarity and strength lower ,so you should try the higher key.Speak the words on pitch lightly then listen to yourself and hear the diference.
luigicorvi24 2 years ago
he sings like a tenor but is a baritone ;)
KiNgOfKaRaBiNeR 2 years ago
Well, he does sound like the typical tenor, but keep in mind that:
1. The ONLY things that accurately determine someone's voice type are range and tessitura. NOT color, etc.
2. There are indeed "gray area" singers. These singers have ranges and tessituras in between the common voice types, so they must take repertoire from both
ixsingxtenor 3 years ago 2
Beautiful voice, though not so convinced that u r a baritone. 'Silent Noon' seems a bit on the fast side, & therefore sounds a bit hurried. And a rubato here & there would make it more 'music'. Same goes for 'Sea Fever'. It says LENTO in the score, did u notice that? And it would be nice & correct to mention the composer, John Ireland, for this song. Your voice is probably well suited for Ireland's "The land of lost content", which -unfortunately- is hardly ever performed. I wish u all the best!
ericbrockway 3 years ago
I'am sure he IS a tenor.
appo13 3 years ago
ur wrong lol
KiNgOfKaRaBiNeR 2 years ago
OMG I love silent noon what key did you sing this in
taternut 3 years ago
You sure you're not a tenor?
einmomolein 3 years ago
It's a very competent, if somewhat unfeeling performance. All the pieces are taken rather too fast however, particularly Silent Noon! Did you or the accompanist set the tempos? I think that, also, you should use rebato more. Please be careful, too, not to run the final consonant of one word into the starting vowel (eg, in the Vagabond, you sing "not to winterreven") All these comments apply, also, in Silent Noon - in particular those apropos tempo. Listen to Roderick Williams versions
duchybilly 3 years ago 5
i really liked it!
eddunz 3 years ago
You have a good sense of pitch and your pronunciation was clear, and your voice is pretty well developed as a singer. But I really felt that you didn't add any character to those pieces. You were just...singing them as is, with no real feeling. It sort of made your singing bland. That being said, I'm sure it's something you can correct, and it's a lesser problem to have. In general, well done.
SuicidalNapkin 3 years ago
Young man,
You and your accompanist are indeed fierce! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. These pieces are some of my favorites. Best of luck to you in your bright future endeavors!
straightmane 3 years ago