witterth Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I've been "trying" to sing "Roxanne" all day and just can't get there (G Minor isn't it?) my throat really hurts now!! any "tips" guys? I can do the bass part/sing ..thing but getting the key.......jesus.....am doing it I wrong? Quote
SteveK Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote]any "tips" guys?[/quote] Yep! Change key. The most important thing is to find the key that allows you sing the song the best way that you can. I think most singers would have a problem singing Police/Stings songs in the original key. Quote
XB26354 Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Apparently back in the days when he wore the bee top he used to sing "500 Miles High" in the original key sung by Flora Purim Quote
JamieBenzies Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote name='XB26354' post='691931' date='Dec 22 2009, 10:47 PM']Apparently back in the days when he wore the bee top he used to sing "500 Miles High" in the original key sung by Flora Purim [/quote] He used to cover Chick? I have new found respect for the man! Quote
King Tut Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Yep - we do Roxanne but in A, and walking on the moon but in G/Am. Also do message in a bottle in the original key - I knpw when I'm on a good un when I can sing "and it seems I'm never alone . . . . . " in the higher octave! Quote
witterth Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 [quote name='SteveK' post='691911' date='Dec 22 2009, 10:20 PM']Yep! Change key. The most important thing is to find the key that allows you sing the song the best way that you can. I think most singers would have a problem singing Police/Stings songs in the original key.[/quote] yes mate, I'd figured a key change but even D (or Eb)is too hard!! is there some trick? is what I was asking? probably not..... I dont know much about singing.......is all... ATB W Quote
SteveK Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 [quote]but even D (or Eb)is too hard!![/quote] Then what is wrong with C, B, Bb or A? There is no right or wrong key. As I said, choose whichever key feels/sounds best to you. BTW There is no "trick" as such, but if you're serious about singing, then you may want to consider a vocal coach. There are exercises that will increase your range. Quote
Musicman69 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Sting is notoriously hard to take off.. used to see loads of ads for singers "to complete Police tribute line-up" (Wonder where they got the drummers!) The vocalist from The Script kinda has it tho. Word of advice? Dont hurt your voice and sing in your natural tone. John Quote
Kiwi Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I was listening to some Police in the car the other day and, compared to Fields of Gold, his voice has deepened since those days. Hopefully as the result of some singing lessons. It sounds to me that his untrained voice sounds like the air escaping from a hot air balloon because thats where it was strongest. I can sing in the original key sometimes, I've got a fairly high singing voice but the range is pretty limited. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 [quote name='witterth' post='691898' date='Dec 22 2009, 10:06 PM']I've been "trying" to sing "Roxanne" all day and just can't get there (G Minor isn't it?) my throat really hurts now!! any "tips" guys? I can do the bass part/sing ..thing but getting the key.......jesus.....am doing it I wrong?[/quote] My 2 cents: go down to a card shop and get some helium balloons. P Quote
The Bass Doc Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='692036' date='Dec 23 2009, 07:46 AM']My 2 cents: go down to a card shop and get some helium balloons. P[/quote] And if you're using a T-bird, tie a few to the headstock. Quote
crez5150 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I used to play in a band that opened the 2nd set with Synchronicity.... took the singer the whole first set and the break to warm up enough for that one.... Quote
witterth Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 Then what is wrong with C, B, Bb or A? There is no right or wrong key. well, some of those keys make the high notes even higher!!!! and then guitar players start moaning about being "authentic" dont they? Ill try your Ideas though guys ps. dont worry about "hurting"my voice.... it's nowt to write home about in the first place! Quote
ianrunci Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 It's interesting to note however that all of Stings songs are sung in a falsetto voice. Most people who have a good falsetto range could do a good impression of him if they practiced making their falsetto more powerful Quote
guzzibass Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Has anyone tried 'Next to You'? Great song! Quote
witterth Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) still struggling with Roxanne!!! though I do love "cant stand losing you" and "the beds too big with achooo" Ps. tried your suggestions Steve thanks!! Edited December 23, 2009 by witterth Quote
mrcrow Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 its Gm..so if you want to go down...and keep the tonality you need to use minor keys whatever fits your voice range....take the highest note and come down from that... Quote
witterth Posted December 24, 2009 Author Posted December 24, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='692434' date='Dec 23 2009, 04:44 PM']its Gm..so if you want to go down...and keep the tonality you need to use minor keys whatever fits your voice range....take the highest note and come down from that...[/quote] I know its in a minor key 'cos thats ....well just what it is! but I do take your point about starting with the "highest" note, good idea!!! Quote
iamapirate Posted December 24, 2009 Posted December 24, 2009 I can't remember which I used, but I tried some vocal tablets before doing a new year's eve gig last year and they really helped. I mean it was easier to sound good from the off with only a bit of warming up beforehand. They really feel nice. i think the ones I used were vocalzone tablets. not sure, though. Quote
witterth Posted December 24, 2009 Author Posted December 24, 2009 [quote name='iamapirate' post='692874' date='Dec 24 2009, 11:58 AM']I can't remember which I used, but I tried some vocal tablets before doing a new year's eve gig last year and they really helped. I mean it was easier to sound good from the off with only a bit of warming up beforehand. They really feel nice. i think the ones I used were vocalzone tablets. not sure, though.[/quote] DRUGS??? to enhance your musical perfomance? do musicians do that??? Quote
Finbar Posted December 24, 2009 Posted December 24, 2009 don't eat vocalzone. they smell of bad weed and taste really really gross. they make me wretch. Quote
JakeBrownBass Posted December 24, 2009 Posted December 24, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='693181' date='Dec 24 2009, 09:19 PM']don't eat vocalzone. they smell of bad weed and taste really really gross. they make me wretch.[/quote] But there damn good for your voice! Quote
Finbar Posted December 24, 2009 Posted December 24, 2009 I've heard from a vocal coach that they're not even good for your voice D: I can't vouch for the validity of it either way Quote
yorks5stringer Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Speaking of the Stingmeister, did anyone see the promo film for the Winters Tale thing in Durham Cathedral last night on BBC1? As someone who grew up in the NE from 1960 till 1973 I enjoyed the music and shots of him going around his old haunts. However I lost some of my respect for him when he went to by a "United" football book from a market and got his lackey to pay for it, as apparently he does not carry cash on him! I know he has more money than the Queen but when I'm a multi-millionaire I'll: A: keep editorial control of anything I'm on and B: carry some cash on me! Quote
hillbilly deluxe Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 [quote name='Finbar' post='693239' date='Dec 24 2009, 11:36 PM']I've heard from a vocal coach that they're not even good for your voice D: I can't vouch for the validity of it either way [/quote] Anything that is good for a sore throat has to be of some benefit IMO.Vocalzone are the best that i have tried. Quote
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