Singing Guide: Young Frankenstein (Musical)
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Greetings singers! Today we'll talk about how to learn singing in the style of Mel Brooks' classic, "Young Frankenstein: The Musical". This show, based on the hilarious 1974 film, is known for its comedic songs and outrageous musical numbers. But what makes Young Frankenstein unique?
First, we should explore the vocal technique of the characters in the show. It's important to note that the style of singing in Young Frankenstein is heavily influenced by musical theater and comedy. Therefore, the vocals require an exaggerated quality while still being articulated. The songs require a lot of comedic timing and energy from the performers.
One notable song from the show is "Together Again". The song demonstrates how characters in the show should emphasize the syllables and express the comedy in each of their lines. The vibrato in the song also adds to the overall comical tone of the song. It's crucial to take note of the expressions and physical movements both in singing and acting while performing the show.
To help you execute these techniques, here are some relevant Singing Carrots resources:
- To help build breath support, "Active and Passive Breathing" can be helpful.
- Learning about voice registers could also come in handy, which can be found in this article about "What are Voice Registers?"
- Vocal distortion is another technique key to the show. You can achieve that with this "Vocal Distortion & Growling" exercises.
- It's also important to warm up your voice and build your range with "Pitch training".
Finally, it's important to find and connect with your own style. Learning from the performers in the show is a good way to start but ultimately, singing is about bringing out your own unique voice. Singing with authenticity is pivotal and can be practiced with Singing Carrots' "How to Find Your Own Authentic Voice".
We hope this article proves helpful. Break a leg!