The Hobbit is an epic film series based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien. The second installment, The Desolation of Smaug, is particularly notable for its iconic soundtrack written and composed by Howard Shore. While the focus of the movie is on the journey of Bilbo Baggins, the soundtrack features the powerful and distinct vocals of Ed Sheeran in the song "I See Fire".

To learn to sing like Ed Sheeran, one must first develop proper breathing technique, as breath control plays a significant role in his signature sound. Singers can improve their breathing through exercises such as Farinelli Breathing, which can be found in this Singing Carrots video: Farinelli Breathing

Ed Sheeran's unique singing style and range is known for his use of "gracenotes" and "melisma." These techniques add flair and emotion to his singing, which can be developed through pitch training and vocal warm-ups. Singing Carrots' Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game is a great tool to help develop strong pitch.

When singing a song like "I See Fire," it is important to emote the feeling of the lyrics through voice. Articulation and pronunciation are crucial when it comes to successfully conveying the emotion of a song clearly. This Singing Carrots video, Finger Bite, teaches singers how to perform articulation exercises in a fun and engaging way.

Singers who want to learn to belt like Ed Sheeran should practice Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting vocal techniques, which can be learned from this Singing Carrots article: Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting.

It is also essential to practice and study breathing, posture, and voice registers. Singing Carrots provides a variety of courses and articles on these topics, including:

• Breathing basics
• Voice registers & vocal break
• Breath support
• Open mouth & throat
• How posture affects your singing

To become a great singer like Ed Sheeran, keep practicing regularly, utilizing Singing Carrots resources, and always stay in tune with the emotion of the songs you sing. Good luck!