Good:
Posture, Diaphragm and good breathing, Eyebrows raised, jaw relaxed. I figured for this assignment an Opera singer would definitely have the best technique. Renee Fleming really hit all the techniques listed above spot on. This video and performance was excellent!
Bad:
It's like sometimes Miley has the right idea and others she doesn't even remember what she is doing. A lot of times throughout this video she is hunched over, and has horrible posture. Her eyebrows are not properly raised, she only raises them at certain times and she actually draws them down a lot. As far as her breathing goes, this song on the radio sounds a lot different than in this performance. During this performance, she "squeals" and her voice sounds very "breathy" and less "powerful" than it does on the radio. If I were to compare this video to the actual, edited, music video, I feel as if she wouldn't even be on key with her own song. Her voice also vibrates a lot toward the "I never meant to start a war" and in the edited song, it doesn't do that at all.
I thought of using Miley Cyrus for my "bad" video, but then realized it wasn't about her technique but her tone. I do not like the sound of her voice, it sounds like she is pushing her tongue to the roof of her mouth when she sings. That is the best way I can describe it. It doesn't sound like she is opening her mouth to sing but some how blocking the sound and singing through her tongue. After having said all this I hope you don't like her voice.
ReplyDeleteI like that you went really in depth in your explanation of why one was a good example and the other was a bad example. Good job
ReplyDeleteI like that you used Miley Cyrus as the "Bad" video without adding that she looks like a train wreck! I am not a Miley fan, she sounds nasily and squels pushing her voice!
ReplyDeleteI think choosing Miley Cyrus as the "bad" vocal technique. I think 99.9% of people would agree that especially her tone is appalling. I'm not a fan or know anything about opera singers but after watching and listening to Rennee Flemming I completely see why you chose her! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing at the comments about miley! But yes when I was looking for bad I just knew she would be it! Thank you all for your input !
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