Singing Guide: Sweet Smell of Success
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Welcome to a practical guide on how to learn to sing like Tony Curtis in the movie Sweet Smell of Success.
Curtis's character, Sidney Falco, is a press agent who uses his voice to manipulate people and advance his career. To mimic this character's unique vocal style, we first need to understand the essence of his voice. Here are some tips to start:
- Find your vocal range. Use Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test to determine your vocal range. Sidney Falco's voice is in a low to middle range. He enunciates in a clear and precise way, but his style is closer to speaking than singing.
- Work on your breathing and articulation. Singing Carrots has a great article on breathing basics. Falco's speaking style is steady, controlled, and doesn't rely on breath or force. Start to work on this aspect of your performance.
- Pay attention to resonance. Resonance is important in achieving Falco's sound. Check out this Singing Carrots article on resonance in singing.
- Send out clear messages. In Sweet Smell of Success, Sidney Falco communicates with confidence and authority. He wants to manipulate and control others, and his voice sends that message. In addition to having a strong vocal technique, make sure to deliver your message on point.
- Work on the monologue. The movie's best scene has Sidney Falco reciting a monologue full of tension and emotion. Take your time to learn how to deliver a monologue effectively. Singing Carrots' Tips for Performing on Stage article could help.
Songs: There are no songs to showcase of Sidney Falco in the movie Sweet Smell of Success. Falco's style relies more on delivery and clear communication than musicality.
Resources from Singing Carrots:
- How to analyze your voice
- Breathing basics
- Resonance in singing
- Tips for performing on stage
- Vocal range test
We hope this guide helps you learn how to deliver a clear, confident, and authoritative vocal performance like Sidney Falco's. Keep practicing, and you'll be ready to charm audiences in no time!