Singing Guide: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you watched "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga," you probably already know who Lars Erickssong (played by Will Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdottir (played by Rachel McAdams) are. These two bandmates from Iceland are part of this hilarious musical comedy that parodies the real-life Eurovision Song Contest.
But did you know that the music in the movie is actually really good? Many of the movie's songs were written by real-life Eurovision veterans, including Savan Kotecha and Rickard Göransson (who have written for Ariana Grande and Katy Perry, among others), and Atli Örvarsson (who has written for "The Mortal Instruments" and "Chicago Fire").
If you're a fan of the movie's music and want to learn how to sing like Lars and Sigrit, here are some tips that can help:
- Find your voice type Singing Carrots' article on voice types can help you understand the different types of voices and how to classify yours.
- Practice breathing Singing Carrots' article on breathing basics can teach you how to breathe properly before you start singing.
- Master your chest voice Lars and Sigrit mostly sing in their chest voices throughout the movie. Learning how to sing in your chest voice is an important skill for any singer, and Singing Carrots' video on chest voice and music's blog on what are voice registers can help you understand the differences between registers.
- Learn the songs Obviously, to sing like Lars and Sigrit, you need to learn their songs. Singing Carrots' song search is a great resource for finding songs that match your vocal range and preferences.
- Focus on your articulation The lyrics in the movie's songs are often fast-paced and challenging to keep up with. Singing Carrots' article on articulation can help you improve your enunciation and diction.
- Experiment with different vocal techniques If you want to add some variety to your singing, you can try experimenting with different vocal techniques like twang, belting, or even growling. Singing Carrots' articles on contemporary vocal techniques and vocal distortion and growling can help you learn more about these techniques.
- Have fun with it! Above all, singing is meant to be fun. If you're enjoying yourself while you're singing, that joy will come through in your performance. So don't be afraid to let loose and have a good time with your singing!
In conclusion, learning to sing like Lars and Sigrit from "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" can be a fun and rewarding experience. By following these tips and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can start developing your vocal skills and singing like a Eurovision superstar in no time.