Singing Guide: Gorillaz ft. Elton John & 6LACK
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
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In this article, we'll explore how to learn to sing like Gorillaz, with a focus on their unique vocal technique as showcased in their hit song "The Pink Phantom" featuring Elton John and 6LACK.
To sing like Gorillaz, it's important to understand their blend of different styles, including rock, electronic, and hip-hop. To start, you can use Singing Carrots' range test to determine your vocal range and identify what songs are within your range. Then, try singing along with Gorillaz's tracks to get a feel for the style.
One important aspect of Gorillaz's vocal technique is their use of autotune and other vocal effects. Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test can help you master these techniques by helping you assess and adjust your pitch accuracy. Additionally, the Vocal Pitch Monitor tool can give you a visual representation of your notes on a virtual piano, allowing you to fine-tune your pitch and practice hitting certain notes.
"The Pink Phantom" showcases how Gorillaz's unique blend of styles comes together to create a standout sound. Elton John's soaring vocals in the chorus, 6LACK's verses, and Gorillaz's production all mesh in a way that demands attention. To learn to sing this song, try using Singing Carrots' pitch training exercises to build your range and agility.
To incorporate Gorillaz's vocal techniques in your singing, it's important to focus on breathing and breath support. Articles on Singing Carrots like "Breathing basics," "Breath support," and "Avoiding constrictions" provide helpful tips and advice on how to strengthen your breath control. You can also use Singing Carrots' Farinelli breathing video exercise to further improve your breath control.
Another essential aspect of singing like Gorillaz is staying relaxed and in control. Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking is crucial, and Singing Carrots' articles "How to learn a song effectively," "Resonance in singing," and "How to overcome stage fright" can help you with this.
Finally, it's important to warm up before singing, and Singing Carrots' exercise videos can help you with this. "Humming," "Upon Offset," and "Soft Palate" exercises can help you improve articulation and voice registers, while "Beggar's Bounce" and "Sustain Vocal" exercises are great for breath control and sustaining notes.
In conclusion, mastering Gorillaz's unique vocal technique and style requires a thorough understanding of their blend of musical styles, vocal effects, and breath support techniques. By utilizing Singing Carrots' range of resources and exercises, you can incorporate these techniques into your own singing and emulate the Gorillaz' unique sound.