Singing Guide: Everclear
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Everclear is an American rock band known for their heavily distorted guitar sound and songs that deal with themes of family, love, and addiction. Their distinctive vocal style, primarily led by vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis, emphasizes raw emotion and vulnerability. To learn how to sing like Art Alexakis of Everclear, here are some pointers:
- Breathing and support. Good breath management is essential when singing the kind of emotional and passionate songs that Everclear is known for. To learn more about breathing, breath support, and active and passive breathing, check out this article: Breathing Basics by Singing Carrots
- Vocal Range. Alexakis' singing range usually stays within the tenor range. You can determine your vocal range with Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to find songs that match your range.
- Articulation. Articulating words and phrases distinctly is key when conveying the powerful and emotional lyrics found in Everclear's music. Try the Finger Bite Exercise to improve your tongue positioning and diction.
- Vocal Techniques. Alexakis uses a variety of singing techniques to express himself fully in his songs. To learn more about techniques like heavy modal, twang, belting, and vocal distortion, read up on it in this article: Contemporary Vocal Techniques by Singing Carrots
- Record Yourself. Recording your singing is a great way to hear how you sound and track your progress. Use Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor to visualize your pitch and see where you need improvement.
Here are some of Everclear's popular songs that showcase Alexakis' unique vocal style:
To further enhance your singing skills, Singing Carrots' Pitch Training offers interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer and exercises for range and agility. If you're interested to learn more practical tips on singing, Singing Carrots' Singing Course covers singing theory, voice types, vocal ranges and much more.
Singing like Art Alexakis of Everclear requires a lot of hard work, but with Singing Carrots' resources, you'll be on your way to perfecting your craft in no time!