Singing Guide: Walk Off The Earth
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Walk Off The Earth has emerged as one of today’s most exciting industry-shattering artists. Billboard claimed, “There’s no precedent for WOTE’s success,” and chart metrics and sales, millions of views and likes on YouTube and Facebook, and sold-out world tours attest to the band’s unique status in the current pop landscape.
But what sets Walk Off The Earth apart from their contemporaries is their approach to songcraft and video production. With millions of devoted followers, the band has built an enormous following on YouTube, with a visually stunning collection of innovative videos that range from just the band, the band with guest artists, to elaborate one-shot concepts such as their popular cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”, which has garnered over 190 million views.
Walk Off The Earth’s unique vocal sound is grounded in their tight harmonies and unique arrangements, often performing songs with literal bells and whistles, shakers and basses, and an endless string of guitars. They have acquired a reputation for allowing their vocals to take on a life of their own, taking their fans on a visual and auditory journey of the music itself. In addition to their cover songs, the band highlights their charming original music, showcasing both their vocal and instrumental talents.
To develop a similar unique singing style like Walk Off The Earth, take advantage of the following Singing Carrots resources:
- Pitch accuracy test to practice and improve your pitch accuracy.
- Vocal range test to determine your vocal range.
- Vocal Pitch Monitor to visualize your singing voice and hear how your pitch sounds.
- Search songs by vocal range for songs that match your vocal range and learn how to sing them effectively using How to learn a song effectively.
- Educational singing course to learn singing theory and practical tips.
While it's great to have these Singing Carrots resources, it is also important to incorporate some of Walk Off The Earth's unique techniques into your singing style to achieve similar results. Here are a few techniques to keep in mind:
- Tight harmonies: Practice singing with others and focus on pitch matching and blend.
- Cover songs with unique instrumentation: Experiment with adding different instruments to your covers to add a unique twist. You can even use shakers, bells, etc. to add variety to your sound.
- Original music: Focus on writing and producing your original music. This is where you can really showcase your vocal and instrumental talents.
- Utilizing your vocal range: Walk Off The Earth has a broad range of vocal capabilities and they use it to their advantage! Experiment with different tones, registers, and use of falsetto notes. This will add a unique touch to your singing abilities.
With the above resources and techniques, a little bit of practice, and a lot of passion, you can achieve a style like Walk Off The Earth and take your singing abilities to the next level.