Singing Guide: Starsailor
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
To learn to sing like Starsailor's lead vocalist, James Walsh, there are several important elements to pay attention to. One of the most distinctive elements of Walsh's vocals is his intense emotional delivery, which is especially effective during the band's ballads.
To start sounding like Walsh, one should work on developing their vocal range, which can be assessed using the Singing Carrots Vocal range test. Walsh's vocal range is quite wide, and he often moves between chest and head voice within a single line of a song. Developing the vocal agility needed for this type of vocal range is essential, and can be accomplished using Singing Carrots' Pitch Training program.
In addition to vocal range and agility, Walsh's vocals are notable for their emotionality and passion. To emulate this, it's important to not only sing with one's voice but also with their heart. For tips on singing with emotion, check out Singing Carrots' article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking.
Walsh's lyrics often evoke feelings of intense love, loss, and longing, and it's important to understand the nuances of the lyrics in order to fully deliver them vocally. To enhance your understanding of lyrics and song structure, check out Singing Carrots' article on how to learn a song effectively.
Finally, Walsh often employs a subtle vibrato in his vocals, which adds a sense of depth and movement to his singing. To learn how to add a vibrato to your own vocals, check out Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato.
Singing Carrots has a number of useful resources to help you learn to sing like James Walsh, including voice training exercises and educational articles. By practicing regularly and using these resources, you can develop the range, emotionality, and vocal technique to deliver an unforgettable performance like James Walsh.