Singing Guide: Mother Love Bone
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to sing like Andrew Wood, the lead singer of Mother Love Bone, you will need to develop a unique vocal style that is all your own. Wood had a unique sound that combined elements of hard rock, glam rock, and punk rock. His voice was powerful and emotive, and he was known for his dynamic stage presence.
One of the key elements of Wood's vocal style was his use of vibrato. Vibrato is a slight variation in pitch and tone that adds character and expression to your singing. To develop your vibrato, you can use Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor, which allows you to visualize your pitch and tone as you sing. You can also practice exercise videos like Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce.
Another important element of Wood's vocal style was his use of chest voice. Chest voice is the lower register of your voice, and is characterized by a full, rich sound. To develop your chest voice, you can use Singing Carrots' Singing Comfort Zone to help you identify and expand your range. You can also practice exercise videos like Chest Voice Explained.
Wood was known for his theatrical stage presence, which included dramatic gestures and facial expressions. To improve your stage performance, you can use Singing Carrots' Relaxing Breath video to help you control your breath and reduce tension. You can also check out the Tips for Performing on Stage article for more advice.
When it comes to songs that showcase Wood's vocal style, one standout example is the Mother Love Bone song "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns". This song features Wood's signature vibrato and powerful chest voice, as well as his emotive delivery style.
To supplement your vocal training, Singing Carrots offers a range of resources, including a Vocal range test, a Pitch accuracy test, Vocal range search tool, and educational singing course. Use them to improve your singing, whether you want to emulate Andrew Wood's unique style or develop your own.