Your singing is delightful! I am a big Billie Holiday fan, so when someone does a cover, I am highly critical. The timbre in your voice has some beautiful unique qualities that Billie had. One thing that I would like you to do, is to NOT use vibrato, especially with this song. Sing it straight, voice flowing freely, and you will have a major hit here! A vibrato has to be done at an even minimum speed. Yours is too slow. As you keep practicing, it will improve.
@HandwhistlerBen thank you :) I totally agree with you- That is the element I struggle with the most- when I sing I feel like I need more of the vibrato- or else the phrase (esp the last word) leaves much to be desired. However, whenever I re-listen to my song, I feel like there is way too much of it. I will have to keep experimenting.
@linnhawk As I tried to explain to you, your natural vocal quality sounds a great deal like Billie. You don't need any vibrato. You voice is extremely interesting to listen to. A vibrato should come as a natural part of your voice. You should not have to think about it and cut off your air stream to bring it in. When you listen to the videos that I sent you, you will see what I mean. My voice was highly trained and my vibrato is all natural. I use diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
Your singing is delightful! I am a big Billie Holiday fan, so when someone does a cover, I am highly critical. The timbre in your voice has some beautiful unique qualities that Billie had. One thing that I would like you to do, is to NOT use vibrato, especially with this song. Sing it straight, voice flowing freely, and you will have a major hit here! A vibrato has to be done at an even minimum speed. Yours is too slow. As you keep practicing, it will improve.
HandwhistlerBen 1 year ago
@HandwhistlerBen thank you :) I totally agree with you- That is the element I struggle with the most- when I sing I feel like I need more of the vibrato- or else the phrase (esp the last word) leaves much to be desired. However, whenever I re-listen to my song, I feel like there is way too much of it. I will have to keep experimenting.
linnhawk 1 year ago
@linnhawk As I tried to explain to you, your natural vocal quality sounds a great deal like Billie. You don't need any vibrato. You voice is extremely interesting to listen to. A vibrato should come as a natural part of your voice. You should not have to think about it and cut off your air stream to bring it in. When you listen to the videos that I sent you, you will see what I mean. My voice was highly trained and my vibrato is all natural. I use diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
HandwhistlerBen 1 year ago