Darko's Cover Songs - EvBoard

Darko · 08-27-2006, 10:26 AM

Listen here

For the record, I've had one singing lesson which went terribly and since then my teacher's been ill. I'm pretty much as inexperienced as they come.

Here's a song I started recording, and I've pretty much abandoned making it sound nice: ever dream (nightwish)

The volume, reverb and everything fucked up on that.

I'll post some better things when I have more time. I'll also post a better range of stuff, because I wouldn't say those songs are as suited to my voice as they could be.

EDIT: I'd really appreciate some feedback too, if anyone's actually reading this. Any sort. Pleassse.

Cyle · 08-27-2006, 05:29 PM

I wasn't able to listen to the second track, but based on the first one, you have a good voice. You remind me of an opera singer. You should start getting training again, because you have the potential to be a very powerful singer.

Darko · 08-28-2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyle

I wasn't able to listen to the second track, but based on the first one, you have a good voice. You remind me of an opera singer. You should start getting training again, because you have the potential to be a very powerful singer.

Thanks very much for the very kind comments. I've never had any classical training and only picked up what I do know by listening to opera singers and reading things online. I'm joining a choir soon, which to be honest, scares me to hell and back, but that's the main thing at the moment... I need to get over my nerves and insecurities.

It really means a lot for you to listen and comment. Thanks veryveryvery much.

Btw did the download not work on the second or did you just not have time to listen to it?

By the way if any trained singers listen, could you tell me if the upper register of my voice sounds normal? It's comfortable to sing in... but it always sounds very sort of pinched and annoying to listen to. I want to know if I can avoid doing that, or maybe it's to do with breathing.

EDIT: damn I can't get cry for the moon to work now. *fails at technology* I'd also like to see something else about ever dream - at the end the volume goes really crazy, that's not me singing funny, that was audacity being wierd.

Cyle · 08-29-2006, 01:04 AM

Haha, I was going to tell you that I couldn't get it to work, but it seems that it wasn't working for you either and you took it down

.

Darko · 08-30-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyle

Haha, I was going to tell you that I couldn't get it to work, but it seems that it wasn't working for you either and you took it down

.

It wouldn't open and it kind of sucked anyway because I did it all rushed in one take.

More stuff up over the next week. I'm working on an epica song and some evanescence stuff. If I can lug my keyboard about a bit I might be able to record an echo and the bunnymen cover but it all depends if I get a whole day to myself to clutter up the house,

EDIT: Here's a rough Dance of Fate. I was losing my voice when I recorded it so it's more for comparison when I get the final version up.

morganna · 08-30-2006, 10:46 AM

i've just listened to everdream, and i'll say that if you've had no classical training or so on, you do have a LOT of potential with your voice. I have a friend who has a voice similar to yours , and she has had singing lessons since she was 6 and has a diploma in music and grade 8 singing, so you have a lot of talent. I think the only criticism i have to make is that it began a little bit weak, but as you said on my thread, that might be lack of confidence, and that can easily be improved by practice. You have a lot of power behind your voice and you use it well and control it.

xx morganna xx

Darko · 08-30-2006, 06:13 PM

Just a FYI to anyone who hates megaupload, I reuplaoded ever dream to rapidshare:

http://rapidshare.de/files/31338839/...eam00.wav.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by morganna

i've just listened to everdream, and i'll say that if you've had no classical training or so on, you do have a LOT of potential with your voice. I have a friend who has a voice similar to yours , and she has had singing lessons since she was 6 and has a diploma in music and grade 8 singing, so you have a lot of talent. I think the only criticism i have to make is that it began a little bit weak, but as you said on my thread, that might be lack of confidence, and that can easily be improved by practice. You have a lot of power behind your voice and you use it well and control it.

xx morganna xx

That really means so much to me.

Yeah most of my issues atm are self confidence, but I'm really trying to fix them. I'm still wickedly nervous about choir tommorrow.

I'm currently LOL-ing at the naffness of dance of fate. Oh the joy of one take badness.

Cyle · 08-30-2006, 06:14 PM

This last one sounded good, but also kind of like you didn't have as much breath support and you weren't singing out as much as in the first track. But singing out will come with practice and as you gain more and more confidence in your voice. I agree with morganna in that you have amazing potential. It's really good that you're joining a choir, because you'll learn to perfect your sound.

And hey, if it sounds pretty good already, think of what kind of change a little bit more training will do! You'll be stunning =).

EDIT: Oooh, Choir's tomorrow??? That's so exciting! =D Be sure to post and tell us how it went when you get back =P

Darko · 08-30-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyle

This last one sounded good, but also kind of like you didn't have as much breath support and you weren't singing out as much as in the first track. But singing out will come with practice and as you gain more and more confidence in your voice.

I'm going to improve that song, and then I'll post the finished result. It sucks at the mo because I did all the vocals in one take, and I think that was the day I was kind of losing my voice. The final one will be better.

Quote:

I agree with morganna in that you have amazing potential. It's really good that you're joining a choir, because you'll learn to perfect your sound.

And hey, if it sounds pretty good already, think of what kind of change a little bit more training will do! You'll be stunning =).

EDIT: Oooh, Choir's tomorrow??? That's so exciting! =D Be sure to post and tell us how it went when you get back =P

Yeah... it's only a rock choir, not a chamber choir or anything like. But I'm still REALLY TERRIFIED.

Cyle · 08-30-2006, 06:33 PM

Well I have confidence in you!

And I've never been in a rock choir... I've been in a jazz and like classical/everything, but never rock. In fact, I didn't even know rock choirs existed until you just mentioned it. Haha, that sounds so cool! I want to join one.

08-27-2006, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Darko Poetry Queen Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Age: 18 Posts: 1,124 Points: 8,234.83 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 8,234.83 Donate	Darko's Cover Songs Listen here For the record, I've had one singing lesson which went terribly and since then my teacher's been ill. I'm pretty much as inexperienced as they come. Here's a song I started recording, and I've pretty much abandoned making it sound nice: ever dream (nightwish) The volume, reverb and everything fucked up on that. I'll post some better things when I have more time. I'll also post a better range of stuff, because I wouldn't say those songs are as suited to my voice as they could be. EDIT: I'd really appreciate some feedback too, if anyone's actually reading this. Any sort. Pleassse. __________________ .stretch it like it's a birth squeeze. Last edited by Darko : 09-11-2006 at 04:30 PM.

08-30-2006, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
morganna Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bridgend, South Wales, U.K Age: 19 Posts: 87 Points: 1,384.79 Bank: 0.01 Total Points: 1,384.79 Donate	i've just listened to everdream, and i'll say that if you've had no classical training or so on, you do have a LOT of potential with your voice. I have a friend who has a voice similar to yours , and she has had singing lessons since she was 6 and has a diploma in music and grade 8 singing, so you have a lot of talent. I think the only criticism i have to make is that it began a little bit weak, but as you said on my thread, that might be lack of confidence, and that can easily be improved by practice. You have a lot of power behind your voice and you use it well and control it. xx morganna xx __________________ I'mthebubblyenglishlasswhotalkstoomuchandthegirlur parentslovetohate - Morganna, baby!

08-30-2006, 06:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cyle Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Age: 19 Posts: 48 Points: 0.00 Bank: 189.50 Total Points: 189.50 Donate	This last one sounded good, but also kind of like you didn't have as much breath support and you weren't singing out as much as in the first track. But singing out will come with practice and as you gain more and more confidence in your voice. I agree with morganna in that you have amazing potential. It's really good that you're joining a choir, because you'll learn to perfect your sound. And hey, if it sounds pretty good already, think of what kind of change a little bit more training will do! You'll be stunning =). EDIT: Oooh, Choir's tomorrow??? That's so exciting! =D Be sure to post and tell us how it went when you get back =P __________________ Oh, Cyle.

08-30-2006, 06:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cyle Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Age: 19 Posts: 48 Points: 0.00 Bank: 189.50 Total Points: 189.50 Donate	Well I have confidence in you! And I've never been in a rock choir... I've been in a jazz and like classical/everything, but never rock. In fact, I didn't even know rock choirs existed until you just mentioned it. Haha, that sounds so cool! I want to join one. __________________ Oh, Cyle.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-27-2006, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cyle Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Age: 19 Posts: 48 Points: 0.00 Bank: 189.50 Total Points: 189.50 Donate	I wasn't able to listen to the second track, but based on the first one, you have a good voice. You remind me of an opera singer. You should start getting training again, because you have the potential to be a very powerful singer.

08-29-2006, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cyle Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Age: 19 Posts: 48 Points: 0.00 Bank: 189.50 Total Points: 189.50 Donate	Haha, I was going to tell you that I couldn't get it to work, but it seems that it wasn't working for you either and you took it down .

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)