Rushita wrote:

If I follow that range, I should be countertenor, but I'm a female

I thought this was exactly the definition of a contralto?
I used to sing alto parts and even soprano parts on my choir, too, but back then my voice was still a child's (I guess. I'm so bad -read: untrained- that I can't even tell when my voice changed ).

By the graces of wierdness, I shall be paid today. I shall acquire a microphone. I've got a pretty damn unique speaking voice IMHO.

Surely "talent" or "how good your voice genes are" must enter into it too, no?

satyreyes wrote:

Surely "talent" or "how good your voice genes are" must enter into it too, no?

Not as much as you'd think....  I've always been of the opinion that with training and confidence MOST people could sing passably.  Not awesome-ly.  But passably.  And that very few people would be hopeless.

Some things, like range, are determined by your physiology.  But range alone doesn't make a good singer, and what you think your range might be can often be expanded under the guidance of a coach.

Maybe it's just because I've met so many people who insisted they had horrible voices, but actually didn't.  They just thought they did and hadn't ever been taught a thing about singing.  Those two combined...

Last edited by rhyaniwyn (03-04-2008 05:44:06 PM)

rhyaniwyn wrote:

satyreyes wrote:

Surely "talent" or "how good your voice genes are" must enter into it too, no?

Not as much as you'd think....  I've always been of the opinion that with training and confidence MOST people could sing passably.  Not awesome-ly.  But passably.  And that very few people would be hopeless.

Singing can be closely compared to playing sports. Most people simply don't have the innate ability to become, say, a professional basketball player. To make it in professional sports, a person needs to start with a lot of talent and then work as hard as humanly possible and it's the same for singing. That being said, how many people just play basketball for fun? One hell of a lot. It doesn't matter that they'll never be professionals, they do it because it's fun, and watching a good pick-up game of basketball is also enjoyable.

Most people could never be professional singers. An opera singer needs, in the words of my choir conductor, "an abnormally large pharynx." It's simply needed to generate the huge amount of sound, as opera singers sing over full orchestras in large concert halls and don't use microphones. My conductor is a very fine singer and has performed in good venues with small orchestras but he readily admits that he could never be a big opera star because he just lacks the physical capability to sing in that capacity.

So, summary? Read what Rhyaniwyn said because she's right.

I didn't mean to imply that everyone could be an opera singer.  Or a professional/top tier singer of any particular style.  But an unobjectionably competent singer, yeah, I think most people could be.  Personally I find singing so cathartic that it makes me sad when people are afraid to use their voices. :-(  I'm not very good, even though I have taken a number of lessons throughout my life.

If you wanna see me doing bad karaoke and promise not to put it on YouTube, I've got some links ;-)

Rae wrote:

Something "classical" (meaning classical sounding): "Think of Me" - Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Haven't had a chance to listen to the other (or Asfalolh yet, will soon!), but you sound great here.

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SUPER NECRO POWERS, ACTIVATE!!!!

For those who have not heard it- You're not here from SH3

AnjitheArtist: Thank you for the necro, Anji! *grins* Rawr.

Alithea: I finally have an idea how you sound, dearest! So cute!

MORE! MORE! MORE!

I'll contribute too.... I think. >D

satyreyes wrote:

This looks like a fun bandwagon!

Here's my voice -- the best of several takes on the Rose of Versailles opening song.  With super-special-awesome karaoke backing!

It's expired before I have listened to it.. Could you upload this again? Pleaaaaase..? Asfalolh's file is not found too, Asfa please post this once again!
Hayama, I love Moon River! Your voice is really great

I would like to hear everyone here, if it's possible. Seriously! If I were cruel, I would post myself singing 'Killing me softly'

AnjitheArtist wrote:

SUPER NECRO POWERS, ACTIVATE!!!!

For those who have not heard it- You're not here from SH3

Anji dear, I think you forgot to link it to your PutFile site. *smiles* Go edit and let the people hear your lovely voice! *grins* SILENT HILL 3 You're Not Here

satyreyes wrote:

I deleted it a long time ago   I'm thinking about recording something, but first I have to get up the motivation.

What motivation? CHICK SPEECH. NOW. KTNXBAI. *grins*

hayama wrote:

Ah, I don't have any mp3s right now, but I have some videos from a chorus concert (sadly, my solo performance wasn't recorded).

Sorry, hayama. I can't view YouTube. Can you upload them to a file sharing site? *smiles*

Last edited by Seitokaichou (08-31-2008 07:15:49 PM)

satyreyes wrote:

Seitokaichou wrote:

satyreyes wrote:

I deleted it a long time ago   I'm thinking about recording something, but first I have to get up the motivation.

What motivation? CHICK SPEECH. NOW. KTNXBAI. *grins*

Fine, fine, as demanded: satyreyes doing the Chick Speech!  Seventeen seconds of my voice saying sexy words. 

I like your voice! It's cool for ringtone, I'm sure!

Thank you Sei-san

Re-posted due to FAIL: You're not here from SH3