Singing Guide: Electric Light Orchestra
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Electric Light Orchestra, or ELO, is a British rock band founded in 1970 by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan. ELO's music is recognized and applauded for its dynamic sound, creativity, and unique fusion of rock and classical music.
If you want to learn to sing like Jeff Lynne, one of the main aspects to focus on is his vocal delivery that is characterized by his soft yet powerful vocals. Jeff Lynne is known for his melodic voice that seamlessly blends in with the band's instrumentation. To achieve this, you need to strengthen your vocal cords and improve your breathing.
You can begin by taking Singing Carrot's vocal range test to determine your current range and compare it to Jeff Lynne's. As ELO's music is heavily influenced by classical music, it might be beneficial to explore the Vocal Pitch Monitor to identify proper pitch and identify which notes to sustain, approach with a glissando, or cut short.
One of ELO's most famous songs of all time is “Mr. Blue Sky.” When practicing, warm-up to a Farinelli breathing recording to increase your lung capacity and improve the quality of your breathing. You can also practice humming with the Humming Exercise to strengthen your vocal cords for better control and increased resonance.
Singing Carrot's vocal training resources, including the vocal range test, pitch accuracy, pitch training, and the vocal pitch monitor, are incredibly valuable in helping you perfect your sound. By mastering these skill sets, you can improve your singing and create a unique, authentic sound of your own.