Welcome to this article about singing like The Kings Men.

The Kings Men, formed in 2017, is an a cappella group comprised of King's College students in London, UK. Their vocal technique and harmonies are unique in the sense that they blend traditional choral and contemporary pop music styles. In this article, you will learn how to develop the specific skills needed to sing like The Kings Men, their unique performance style, and some of their most famous performances.

Discovering Your Voice

The Kings Men's unique sound is based on the blend of different, distinct voices the members bring to the group. Therefore, it's essential first to discover your voice. To get started, you can take Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test, which will help determine your vocal range. It's also important to understand the basic singing voice types to help categorize your voice. Singing Carrots' in-depth article on Voice Types can help you learn about the various voice types and discover your own.

Vocal Technique

There are some fundamental techniques you should master to sing like The Kings Men, starting with proper breathing. Singing Carrots’ articles and exercises on Breathing Basics will help you learn about passive and active breathing to improve breath support. The Voice Registers & Vocal Break article and video can guide you in developing your chest voice, head voice, and mixed voice technique, and will help you in developing your falsetto, a technique that's widely used in The Kings Men's music. Additionally, mastering how to support sound with your lower core muscles can be developed through Singing Carrots' Breath Support lessons. And, finally, be sure to warm up your voice to avoid constrictions with Singing Carrots' Warm-Up exercises.

Learning Their Style

The Kings Men's unique style is the result of blending traditional choral and contemporary pop music techniques. Studying Singing Carrot's articles on Contemporary Vocal Techniques, including Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting, can help you understand the techniques that The Kings Men blend with traditional choral music. Also, particular attention should be paid to The Kings Men's articulation, intonation, and phrasing. Singing Carrots' resource on Articulation is the perfect tool to help you in this respect.

Famous Performances

To best appreciate a group's unique sound, you must listen to their music. Here are some of the most iconic tracks by The Kings Men:

1. "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga: A song from the pop superstar that The Kingsmen blended with their unique choral influences to create a powerful sound.
2. "Borderline" by Tame Impala: This song allows The Kings Men to showcase their pop sensibilities.
3. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver: The Kings Men's take on this classic 1971 song is a perfect example of their ability to give old classics a future.

Putting It All Together

By practicing the techniques and studying the songs, you can begin to develop the techniques and skills needed to sing like The Kings Men. To learn more, take Singing Carrots' singing course, browse their Song-book, set up Progress statistics, or use the site's Pitch Training game to work on agility, range, and intonation. Following the guidelines provided in this article, and taking advantage of Singing Carrots' resources, will have you mastering your voice and technical skills in no time, and singing like The Kings Men.