Singing Guide: The Human League
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like The Human League, you've come to the right place! The British electronic band was formed in the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success in the 1980s with their unique sound.
One of the most distinct aspects of The Human League's music is their use of electronic instruments and synthesized sounds. To replicate their sound, you may want to experiment with using different synthesizer presets and effects.
Additionally, lead singer Phil Oakey often incorporated a mix of traditional and modern singing styles, blending crooning with spoken word. To develop a similar sound, consider working on your phrasing and experimenting with the placement of your voice within the melody.
Some of The Human League's most iconic songs include "Don't You Want Me," "Human," and "Fascination," all of which are great examples of the band's unique sound and vocal style.
To improve your singing skills and learn how to approach these songs, there are several Singing Carrots resources you can check out:
- Use the Vocal range test to determine your vocal range and compare it with Phil Oakey's range.
- Practice your pitch accuracy with the Pitch accuracy test and get feedback on your pitch.
- Use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to visualize your sung notes on a virtual piano and analyze your performance.
- Experiment with different vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility in Pitch Training.
- Search for The Human League's songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference in Song-book.
- Discover Phil Oakey's vocal range and other famous singers' ranges in Artists vocal ranges.
- Create your performance set with The Human League's songs and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio in Song-book.
- Monitor your singing improvement using Progress statistics.
- Take the educational singing course, covering singing theory, and practical tips in Educational singing course.
With these tools and some practice, you'll be well on your way to achieving The Human League's distinct sound and developing your own style. Keep experimenting and exploring, and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve with your voice.