"The other woman" cover from Lana del Rey

NinaST

I FINALLY recorded a cover song after I started KTVA. (About 3 to 4 months ago).
I notice how I have much better vocal control, already. It might sound a bit fragile sometimes, but I intended to sound that way.
One major breakthrough for me is that I didn't have to use autotune this time. (I had to use autotune in almost every sentence in my Yayo cover.)
I am not entirely sure it's pitch perfect though.
Please give me some feedback, you can also give me some feedback concerning recording techniques. I am using ableton, but I am a total noob at it. XD
https://youtu.be/wdC2t8UeYR8

Gidpicker

I love your jazz style.
The very beginning you were nervous.
I could hear a few minor mistakes.

Once you got comfortable your voice was really
taking off. You do not need autotune.

Although, years ago I used to play out and I did
use autotune for live performances. Sometimes it
was hard to hear yourself on stage.

I started the course a weeks ago.
Hopefully, I will get brave enough to post something.

Keep up the good work.

Terry (Gidpicker)

Wigs

Cant give much advice on recording since im just learning my self but it sounds like you got your voice to sit nicely in the mix. What I can say when applying the techniques to songs, is to try and think of the vowel in the word and how you sing them in a scale, not the word itself. Sing the vowels, add the consonants just enough to make the word.

Really glad there is no auto tune here, yes it was a bit pitchy but ive seen your scales and I know you are able to hit notes on pitch. Treat the melody like a scale in your spare time and nail each note with the vowels. Its great to hear you back in action!

NinaST

Thanks for your comments and sorry for my late reply. ^_^v

@Gidpicker I'm not sure if I was really nervous in the beginning, as I was just recording it as a test at home.
But I tend to overthink when I sing (This really sucks, btw), and I think I was thinking too much in the beginning, but near the end I got comfortable and I followed the flow of the song.
How is the course going so far for you?

@Wigs Too be honest I can't really tell when I'm off pitch (In this song, at least). I think I scoop my last note, though. I guess my hearing will get better over time too?
Thanks for your advice btw. I will apply it on my next recordings. If I can make up my mind about which song I should record. XD

Gidpicker

Hi NIna

This course is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.
I am a bass ,who sings in a community choir, who added an octave in his
vocal range.

Originally, I wanted to sing rock, jazz numbers, and songs to my grand children.
However, I learned to play five string banjo at age 9 and I used to
sing the bluegrass songs in the original keys.

Many bluegrass songs are sung in falsetto and head voice.
My grand children ages 2 and 5 love the banjo!
So, I now have an unexpected vocal challenge.

I am convinced Kens singing method can be applied to any type of music.
I am not rushing the course but once I perfect my head and chest voices,
I will post a banjo video as well as my other styles.

Practice makes perfect and develops confidence.
Trust me. There will be a time in your life that you won't over
analyze on stage. You will play and just have fun.

Sometimes I've improvised guitar solos. that fortunately got recorded
during live sessions.
A few years later, I had to put the recording in the computer and slow them down
and write out the music!

Needless to say, my guitar students found it hilarious and I got a lot of jovial teasing.


Keep up the good work.
Gidpicker (Terry)

Kevin123

You have a pleasant tone when you are in the middle of the pitch. Nice voice. Keep at it!