Singing Guide: Klangkarussell
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Klangkarussell, consisting of Austrian musicians Tobias Rieser and Adrian Held, has produced electronic dance music for over a decade. Over the years, their music has evolved to include ambient and pop influences that have allowed their sounds to break into the mainstream. Despite the electronic focus of their music, Klangkarussell has utilized impressive vocal talent within their productions. Indeed, the importance of vocal performance is evidenced in their classic hits such as "Sonnentanz" and "Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)". Those looking to emulate Klangkarussell's style of singing should focus on four pillars: good breathing, pitch accuracy, efficient use of voice registers, and emotional expression.
The first pillar, good breathing, is an essential foundation on which to build a performance. You must inhale in a way that maximizes air volume and allows you to support notes for longer durations. Singing Carrots has numerous resources for learning how to breathe effectively, including our articles on breathing basics and breath support.
Pitch accuracy is the second fundamental aspect of Klangkarussell's vocal style. While some of their music may offer different variations and explorations, at the core, the songs rely on the performer's ability to hit the right notes. To improve pitch accuracy, Singing Carrots can offer our vocal range test and pitch accuracy test, which can help identify where you need improvement.
Another aspect of Klangkarussell's music is the efficient use of different voice registers, including the chest voice and head voice, amongst others. By training to use these registers efficiently, you can avoid vocal strain and extend your range. Our article on voice registers & vocal break offers an excellent introduction to this concept and how to develop the right techniques.
Ultimately, performing like Klangkarussell is about matching their emotional expression, and we can recommend our article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking to become a talented and soulful performer.
With these foundational elements in place, you can select a song that reflects Klangkarussell's unique vocal style, allowing you to practice and unleash your full vocal potential. We recommend their hit "Sonnentanz" as it features the perfect combination of vocal control, accuracy, and expression that define Klangkarussell's signature sound.
Singing Carrots offers a variety of tools designed to assist you in perfecting your Klangkarussell-style performance. Our search function will help you locate songs by vocal range, while our article on open mouth & throat will help you avoid constrictions in your voice. We also recommend taking a look at our vocal health and vocal theory articles as these provide essential knowledge for developing as a singer.