Singing Guide: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is a beloved Disney classic released in 1998. The movie is not only famous for its wonderful animation and catchy soundtrack but also for its fantastic singing. The main character, Kiara, is voiced by Michelle Horn while her singing voice was done by Charity Sanoy. Kovu, the male protagonist, has both speaking and singing parts done by Jason Marsden.
Learning to sing like Kiara or Kovu takes practice and dedication. To sing like Kiara, who has a beautiful and rich voice, you need to focus on your breathing techniques to maintain a steady breath flow. Singing "Love Will Find A Way" is a great starting point for emulating her singing style. The song features long notes and harmonies that can be challenging but will help to build your vocal ability.
Kovu, on the other hand, sings with a more raspy and raw tone that is unique to his character. To sing like Kovu, you need to work on your chest voice and voice breaks to imitate his style vocally. Try singing "One of Us" by using your chest voice and muddling the tone to get that similar raspy tone.
To learn more about breathing techniques, try the Farinelli Breathing exercise offered by Singing Carrots. There is also helpful information on vocal registers and voice breaks in a Singing Carrots blog article. Use Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test for checking your vocal skills accuracy.
Moreover, incorporating vocal warm-ups, pitch visualization, and range and agility exercises that are offered in Singing Carrots' pitch training will help enhance your singing ability. Building on this foundational training, Singing Carrots also provides an educational singing course for beginners that incorporates singing theory and practical tips to further develop your singing skills.
By using these resources, you can practice and develop the unique singing styles of Kiara and Kovu and achieve your singing goals, whether you're an aspiring performer or just love singing for the joy of it.