Singing Guide: James Bond 007: You Only Live Twice
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
James Bond 007: You Only Live Twice introduces us to not only one of the most iconic Bond villains of all time, but also to the intriguing and unique vocal technique of Nancy Sinatra, who sang the opening song "You Only Live Twice." With its lush, sweeping orchestration and Sinatra's breathy, ethereal voice, "You Only Live Twice" is a beautiful example of a song that showcases a singer's unique vocal talents.
If you want to learn how to sing like Nancy Sinatra, the first step is to focus on your breath support, as this is key to achieving the breathy quality of her voice. Singing Carrots' articles on breathing basics and breath support are great resources for improving your breath control.
You should also pay attention to your posture and mouth position while singing. Singing Carrots' articles on how posture affects your singing and why you should open your mouth and throat while singing can help you achieve those vocal techniques.
In terms of vocal exercises, Singing Carrots offers a pitch accuracy test and a vocal range test to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses. The pitch training exercise is a great way to practice and improve your pitch accuracy, and the vocal pitch monitor can help you visualize the notes you are singing.
Finally, don't forget to practice performing. Singing Carrots' article on tips for performing on stage offers practical advice for honing your stage presence and connecting with an audience.
With these tips and resources, you can learn how to sing like Nancy Sinatra and channel her breathy, ethereal style. Happy singing!