Singing Guide: Collapsed Lung
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Collapsed Lung, also known as Col 45, is a British alternative rock band that was formed in 1992. The band's main singer, Anthony Chapman, has an impressive range and a unique vocal style that is inspired by punk and grunge rock. In this article, we will explore how to learn to sing like Chapman and will showcase some of the band's most popular and vocally impressive songs.
Breathing:
Breathing is essential for singing and especially for singing like Anthony Chapman. The active breathing technique that Singing Carrots recommends will allow your lungs to take in more air and increase your breath support. The "Breathing Basics" article provides more information on this technique.
Warm-ups:
The "Farinelli Breathing" video is a perfect starter exercise to help you warm up before each vocal session. This exercise will help strengthen your breath support and prepare your voice for a powerful singing session.
Vocal Registers:
Anthony Chapman uses his chest voice a lot in a powerful and energetic way. You can practice this vocal register using the "Singing Comfort Zone" video and "Chest Voice Explained" video, which also covers the mixed voice and the vocal break.
Technique:
Anthony Chapman's vocal technique goes beyond just being powerful. He uses growling and distortion techniques in his singing style to produce a unique sound. The "Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting" article provides an in-depth look at these techniques. The "Vocal distortion & Growling" article also provides a guide to learning growling.
Song Learning:
Learning a song is a long but rewarding process. The "How to learn a song effectively" article will help you learn Chapman's songs in a more effective way by breaking down each step.
Songs:
The song "Eat My Goal" showcases Chapman's powerful vocal range and ability to use vocal distortion. The song "Devil's Song" displays Chapman's softer and more emotional singing style. Also, check out "Clockwork Toy," "Thundersley," and "The Idiot Check." These songs will help you better understand Chapman's vocal style.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Anthony Chapman's unique and powerful vocal style is achievable through proper breathing, warm-ups, vocal register practice, and understanding technical elements such as distortion and growling. With the help of Singing Carrots's resources such as the "Pitch Training" tool and the "Singing course," you can learn to sing like this talented frontman.