Singing Guide: The Jungle Book 2
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Jungle Book 2 was released back in 2003, nearly 36 years after the original animation. The movie's soundtrack features numerous memorable songs and a strong message of the power of friendship. With that in mind, we'll dive into how to sing like Haley Joel Osment who played the main character Mowgli.
Haley has a unique voice for singing, and that's perfectly showcased throughout the movie with some of our favorite songs. If you're looking to learn to sing like him, you'll first want to understand his vocal range. Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test is what you need. It compares Haley's range and yours, showing where you need to focus on. You can find the test at https://singingcarrots.com/range-test/
Next, it's essential to analyze your voice. Are you a tenor, baritone, or bass? Understanding your voice types is crucial as it'll help you determine the range of songs that you should perform. Learn more about them at https://singingcarrots.com/blog/whats-a-voice-type-why-classify-mine/.
Now that you know quite a bit about your own voice, it's time to move to the singing techniques as seen in The Jungle Book 2. Mowgli's voice is light with a fantastic vocal control. His pitch accuracy is exceptional and he makes a perfect balance of vocals. Visit the following tutorials on pitch accuracy and breathing to enhance your vocal control and pitch accuracy.
The next crucial aspect of singing like Mowgli is breathing techniques. Proper breath support can make or break your performance. To get started with learning how to breathe properly, check out Singing Carrots' breathing basics tutorial at https://singingcarrots.com/blog/breath-support-respiration/.
Now that you've got a good base, it's time to learn the songs that showcase Mowgli's unique vocal technique. "I Wanna Be Like You," is perhaps the most iconic of all of them in The Jungle Book 2. Haley sings it with a lot of energy and confidence, so start by studying his vocal delivery of the song. Listen to him and analyze how he sings it with such light vocals.
Finally, don't forget to practice regularly. Sing the songs out loud, and use Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor to see where you need to adjust your pitch. With time and practice, you can learn to sing beautifully and confidently, just like Haley Joel Osment in The Jungle Book 2.