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Singing Guide: Dropkick Murphys
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to sing like the Dropkick Murphys, you'll need to incorporate some of their signature techniques.
Formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Dropkick Murphys set themselves apart with a unique fusion of punk rock and traditional Irish folk music. Here are some tips for emulating their sound:
- Sing with intensity: The Dropkick Murphys are known for their high-energy performances, and this extends to their vocals. To sing like them, you'll need to put your all into each song, channeling your passion and grit.
- Embrace your accent: Whether you're from Boston or beyond, you can incorporate a bit of your natural accent into your singing to emulate the Dropkick Murphys' regional sound.
- Play around with vocal registers: Use a mix of chest voice and falsetto to create contrast in your singing. This can help add to the aggressive sound that the Dropkick Murphys are known for.
- Focus on timing: The Dropkick Murphys often use syncopated rhythms and off-beat accents to keep their sound fresh and exciting. Practice staying on time with the band to nail their unique rhythms.
- Sing with authority: The Dropkick Murphys radiate confidence, and this is reflected in their vocals. You'll want to develop a sense of authority in your singing to convey this same energy.
To help with your efforts, Singing Carrots offers a range of resources, including:
- Breathing basics
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Breath support
- Open mouth & throat
- Avoiding constrictions
- Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
- Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
- Vocal distortion & Growling
- Singing with Vibrato
- Articulation
- Why do we sing out of pitch?
- Resonance in singing
- How to find your own authentic voice
- Vocal health
- How posture affects your singing
- How to overcome stage fright
- Tips for performing on stage
By using these resources in combination with the tips above, you can work towards singing like the Dropkick Murphys and finding your own unique voice in the process.
- Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Chest Voice Explained
- Warm-up/Practice-starter: 3 Minute Warm Up