In the 50s, the actor Robert Mitchum showed an innovative and dark turn with his chilling portrayal of psychopathic preacher Harry Powell in the film "Night of the Hunter." Mitchum's signature baritone voice, his use of falsetto and hypnotic singing in the film's haunting lullaby 'Leaning on the Everlasting Arms' is a standout for aspiring singers.

To emulate Robert Mitchum's vocal technique in the performance of 'Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,' singers should try to:

• Use deep and rich baritone voice, which Mitchum employs in his menacing spoken lines.
• Bring in a higher range and falsetto technique for the song's ethereal chorus.
• Take special care of the phrasing and use of breath, which Mitchum uses to create a hypnotic effect.
• Emphasize the drama of the song by building tension through vocal delivery as well as facial expression and gestures.

To start, aspiring singers could benefit from Singing Carrots resources like:

• Vocal Range Test to determine the singer's natural range. Link: https://singingcarrots.com/range-test
• Finding the right backing track with instrumental accompaniments and lyrics in the Songbook section.
• Interactive pitch-accuracy test to assess and improve pitch accuracy. Link: https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-test
• Warm-up exercises from Pitch Training and Tips on Vocal Health in Singing Carrots Blogs to provide vocal preparation and care. Link: https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-training
• Singing Course to learn more about the theory and practice of singing and help in developing their unique vocal style. Link: https://singingcarrots.com/singing-beginners

For more resources and articles on vocal technique, warm-ups, and song analysis, visit the Singing Carrots platform and read our series of blogs on different aspects of singing, including breath support, vocal registers, warm-ups, performance tips, and much more.