Singing Guide: The Divine Comedy
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn to sing like The Divine Comedy, there are some unique characteristics you should observe. Neil Hannon's signature style is characterized by a clear and deep singing voice that emphasizes his Irish accent.
One of Hannon's unique techniques is his use of vibrato, which adds warmth and character to his sound. It's important to work on your singing technique, particularly your breath control, to perform vibrato effectively. You can work on your vibrato technique with the singing training tools offered on Singing Carrots.
Another tip is to practice Neil Hannon's dynamic control on the notes of his songs. He has a way of hitting high notes with power and precision while still maintaining a relaxed and smooth style. Check out Singing Carrots' Pitch Training to improve your pitch accuracy and work on your range for better control and relaxed singing.
When it comes to song examples for Neil Hannon's style, you can look at songs like "Our Mutual Friend," "A Lady Of A Certain Age," and "At The Indie Disco." These demonstrate his clear and diction-focused style that effectively communicates the message of the song. To find similar songs that suit your vocal range and style, use the search feature on the Singing Carrots website.
Other useful articles on Singing Carrots that can help you on your singing journey and improve your singing skills are:
- Voice types
- Breathing basics
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Breath support
- Open mouth & throat
- How to learn a song effectively
- Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing
- Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
- Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
- Vocal distortion & Growling
- Singing with Vibrato
- Articulation
- Why do we sing out of pitch?
- Resonance in singing
- How to find your own authentic voice
- Vocal health
- How posture affects your singing
- How to overcome stage fright
- Tips for performing on stage
For additional resources, you can also check out Singing Carrots' educational singing course or vocal range test to help you assess your vocal capabilities.