Singing Guide: Delerium
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Delerium is a pioneering electronic music act founded in 1987 in Vancouver, Canada. It is composed of now-solo artists Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber. Delerium's music is a blend of ambient, new-age, and electronic pop, characterized by atmospheric soundscapes, ethereal vocals, and contemplative lyrics.
If you want to learn to sing like Delerium, you need to focus on developing a few specific skills. First, atmospheric vocals are a hallmark of Delerium's signature sound, and this requires a vocal style that embodies a sense of space and a dreamy, often hypnotic quality. You can gain this skill by practicing breathing techniques and careful vocal projection. Techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and making use of your entire instrument, including your nose and throat, will enable you to unfold a wider range of vocal tones, add richness to your voice, and leverage it in performance.
Another key hallmark of Delerium's sound is its vocal effects and harmonies. For this, you should focus on practicing your singing pitch, accuracy, and harmony. A solid foundation in singing pitch makes it possible for you to hit those challenging high notes that will be characteristic of the group's music, while building a good sense of vocal rhythm.
To master Delerium's iconic vocal sound and style, you should also work on your intonation and confidence. Finding your own voice and tone might take time, but training your ear and learning the various techniques and sounds of the group can go a long way. Experiment with new sounds, play around with your instruments, and practice your technique and performance, and above all else, have fun.
To supplement your training, check out Singing Carrots' resources like the vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and vocal pitch monitor. Other useful tools may include pitch training, the song search feature, and the songbook if you're after Delerium guitar chords, lyrics, or sheet music. Also consider enrolling in our singing course to become more familiar with the various vocal techniques, exercises, and sounds. Use Singing Carrots' plentiful library of articles to learn more about breathing techniques, voice registers, voice types, articulation, warm-ups, and more.
With practice, dedication, good communication with your vocal coach, and by drawing on the resources provided here, you can learn to sing like Delerium in no time!