I so badly...

[Jethro Rocker]

I think I kinda yell in tune! I need to belt out high parts, I can't sing em quietly. I do a bit live and also backing.
I too dislike my own voice recorded but it is all I have to work with...

At home I played with some stuff when the vid first hit. Alice Cooper and April Wine each have songs that have very similar riffs so I combined them!
Tis Alice Wine. Just pissing round

 

[Inspector #20]

I'll never have a good voice but I'll be happy with my voice, such as it is, just hitting the right notes when I want it to.

Same here.

I never aspired to sing, but only did it because of unreliable vocalists.

 

[Inspector #20]

I suck, but if i didnt take a chance, there would of been no bands, no concerts & no 250+ original songs from scratch done. It absolutely allows for proper song development & teams up with the music to tell a story in 3 - 5 minutes.

That's impressive.

I think I've written 4 original songs. I can't stop playing long enough to write.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

You damn near sound like the WHO there Jethro.Bonus points for a proper colored Les Paul.Beautiful guitar.

 

[TVvoodoo]

Some encouragement for TTRs singer/songcrafters...

Try a focus on "character" more than pitch, and just have fun with it. It's all supposed to be fun right?

 

[Session 5]

I think I kinda yell in tune! I need to belt out high parts, I can't sing em quietly. I do a bit live and also backing.
I too dislike my own voice recorded but it is all I have to work with...

At home I played with some stuff when the vid first hit. Alice Cooper and April Wine each have songs that have very similar riffs so I combined them!
Tis Alice Wine. Just pissing round

Good job Jethro ! I can see singing that song would be a tough one to do.

 

[Session 5]

Some encouragement for TTRs singer/songcrafters...

Try a focus on "character" more than pitch, and just have fun with it. It's all supposed to be fun right?

Nice work Brad! a catchy tune. And sportin a nice strap too!

 

[dmatthews]

As the lead singer in my band, all I can say is do not be timid.
Express yourself, fill your lungs and let it out. Emphasize.
Hell... if Lou Reed can do it...

 

[SG John]

Yeah, I guess so. It's going better and better. Still, I feel like lessons would probably help.

Sing along to some records, and pick songs that you really like and know the lyrics. Work on that constantly to develop pitch. Also, figure out your range at the same time. You may find you need to sing along to other stuff to get a good ear for how you should be singing. After that, memorize lyrics and concentrate on singing over playing. Sounds weird, but it helps to know what you're singing without thinking in the least bit. Then, you should be able to concentrate a bit more on playing if you're not concerned with singing. The only reason I learned to sing, is we fired our singer after he called me to bail him out of jail for beating up his wife.

Here's a video of a hack singer(me), but I'm pretty confident with what I do.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Keep trying like I do and eventually you will get use to your voice.

Ramo, the first thing I heard you sing, I thought you did well. Some never give consideration just how hard it is to do both playing guitar/bass/drums etc and add singing and it is way harder especially to an audience.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Jethro, I sure liked the ALICE. Your singing is not ALICE but it is FUN and that is how singing and playing should be.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Jethro, I sure liked the ALICE. Your singing is not ALICE but it is FUN and that is how singing and playing should be.

Cheers! I tried to add a bit of Alice growl in there.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

YOU did great, Jethro.

HEY one thing I never forget Alice for is the free concert he gave in my home town out front of the courthouses.

 

[SIx String Chef]

As the lead singer in my band, all I can say is do not be timid.
Express yourself, fill your lungs and let it out. Emphasize.
Hell... if Lou Reed can do it...

I would even add: hell, if Bob Dylan dares to do it...

 

[iblive]

I would even add: hell, if Bob Dylan dares to do it...

I acknowledge that Bob Dylan is about as good as one gets with lyrics. But when he comes on the radio…. I change channels.

 

[Inspector #20]

I acknowledge that Bob Dylan is about as good as one gets with lyrics. But when he comes on the radio…. I change channels.

So True!!!!!

 

[Astral Traveler]

I wish I could sing as well as Bob Dylan...

 

[Inspector #20]

I never aspired to sing, but found it necessary due to unreliable, prima-dona vocalists.

I am a fairly versatile singer. It gets the job done anyways...

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[iblive]

I acknowledge that Bob Dylan is about as good as one gets with lyrics. But when he comes on the radio…. I change channels.

And I do acknowledge neither Neil Young or Tom Petty has the most melodic voices…. But their range is at least more than two notes.

 

[Inspector #20]

And I do acknowledge neither Neil Young or Tom Petty has the most melodic voices…. But their range is at least more than two notes.

Some vocalists I simply cannot listen too:

Steven Tyler
Neil Young
Aaron Neville
George Jones
Allison Krause
Geddy Lee

I've never heard a complete work by any of them because I cannot endure their vocals.

May God bless them and may they be prosperous...