Singing Guide: All Through the Night (1942)
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Welsh singer, harpist, and actress, Aneurin Barnard, portrayed Welsh composer Harpist, Benjamin Walfisch in American War drama film, "All Through the Night" released in 1942. His haunting rendition of the eponymous song became a highlight of the movie. Aneurin's soft, clear, and emotive voice matched perfect with the song's lilting melody and heartfelt lyrics. You, too, can learn to sing like Aneurin and add this song to your repertoire with the following tips and resources:
Vocal Technique
Aneurin's delicate vocal performance originates from his mastery of vocal resonance and breath control. Resonance refers to how sounds amplify and project out of our bodies. Breathing and proper posture play a vital role in producing the sound and amplifying it into resonant tones. By mimicking the distinct phrasing and dynamics of Aneurin's rendition, you can enhance your own vocal expression and timbre.
Song: All Through the Night (1942)
This song, composed by the renowned Welsh composer Edward Jones and lyrics by John Ceiriog Hughes, is Aneurin's most well-known work; it's a national treasure in Wales. The song's simple melody, Welsh lyrics, and emotive lyrics capture the essence of Welsh music and hone Aneurin's vocal abilities.
Singing Resources
Use the following Singing Carrots' resources to help you develop your singing abilities and learn All Through the Night:
- Vocal range test: Determine your singing voice range and compare it with famous singers.
- Pitch accuracy test: Test and improve your pitch accuracy.
- Vocal Pitch Monitor: Practicing with the monitor to improve your vocal pitch.
- Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game: Play the game to improve your vocal range, agility, and note accuracy.
- Find songs by vocal range: Search for songs that match your vocal range and genre preference.
- Vocal ranges of famous singers: Find information about vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers.
- Educational singing course: Follow the course to start your singing basics and enhance your singing skills.
- How to learn a song effectively: Learn tips and tricks to memorize pieces of music more easily and quickly.
Final Tips
- Before diving into the song, analyze your voice to figure out your vocal range and type with the vocal range test and its custom tips.
- Listen to Aneurin's rendition of the song, paying close attention to his phrasing, dynamics, and emotional delivery.
- Use the pitch accuracy test, pitch monitor, and pitch training game to improve your pitch.
- Warm up with singing exercises before starting to learn All Through the Night.
- Choose a brief part of a song to learn, and finally, practice with proper vocal techniques as you continue to develop your skills over time.
With the proper resources and techniques, you can quickly develop your singing abilities to match Aneurin's unique vocal performance of the beloved Welsh song, All Through the Night.