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1.When I listened to both performances, I was impressed with how resonating and beautiful the sound was! It’s remarkable that there are people out there that can sing with such great power and diction. The dedication put into both is revealed in how well the performances rolled. They were strong, powerful, resounding, comprehendible, and impressive.
ReplyDelete2.In order for me as a novice singer to achieve a higher level of success in the newly formed CBHS choir, I must first understand that I must put in an insurmountable amount of dedication and time into the program. That means that I must stay 100 percent focused in class and 110 percent focused at home. To be a good singer, I need to learn that it’s just as important to practice at home as it is to practice in school.
3.Damrau and Pavarotti are examples of exceptional performance singers. Over the years they have mastered techniques to sustain sound and make it strong. They must spend hour practicing in order for their pitch and volume to be perfect. In both videos you can see how they use their diaphragm and open their mouths to create an optimal performance. If we can incorporate that same amount of dedication and strength into our group, we’ll sound phenomenal!
1. i thought that both of the performances were good. I think that it was good because of the way that they performed it. With enough effort in something then it can turn out to be a good play.
ReplyDelete2.as a singer to be able to become more successful in singing, you must be able to put most of your effort into your work. Since the start of the choir i have tried to achieve a better understanding on how to become a better singer.
3.The two singers were really special in some way. Both of them seem to blend well with each other when they sing. There really good in my opinion because they have worked together for a long time.
1. In my opinion, the two singers are excellent at what they do because of their flawless techniques. While watching Diana Damrau, I observed her greatly exaggerating her opening of the mouth and singing from the diaphragm on her most powerful and high notes. Pavarotti made tying consonants together with elongated vowels look easy. Every note he hit gracefully meshed into the next.
ReplyDelete2. As a novice singer, I can contribute a solid and strong sound by letting go of any hesitation that hinders the full capacity of my voice. The hardest part of singing is being confident in singing.
3. In their minds I believe there is self-awareness of their skill. I believe the have the confidence and the drive to be successful. Sing can be compared to sports in the way that 90% of it is mental and the other 10% is skill. But of course there are exceptions to this, but for most people who sing this is true.
1) In both videos you can tell that the women already talented, but that they also work very hard at the do and have made it as their jobs. The thing that stuck out to me the most was the way the used their vowels. They had perfect vowel sounds which made what they were singing even better.
ReplyDelete2) I think that as a novice singer that I need to better pronounce my vowel sounds so that the music will sound better. Also I must not be afraid to sing to the fullest of my ability. Everyone messes up and singing to your ability is the chance you have to take to become a good singer.
3) In the performance you can tell that the performers have practice for a very long time and they understand what needs to be done so that their performance can be the best. They show no holding back in their performance and are singing with everything they have.
1)Both were very good singers. The tone and the way they could both really hit high and full notes when needed was a way that really showed me that they could sing and really knew their stuff. Another way it was clear was the way that they pronounced their words.
ReplyDelete2)The achieve greater success in singing would be following what I have seen with these singers in not singing in my normal speaking voice and pronouncing words differently. Also being full with my sound I think is another big factor in being better along with not being embarrassed to actually try.
3)I think obviously these two have developed there own way and found their singing voices. I think practicing and being confident when practicing will overall make me a better singer.
1) They know how to pronounce their consonants and vowels. They also know how to reverberate the words coming out of their mouths. They also know exactly where to jump to the notes they need to sing next whether they’re too high or too low.
ReplyDelete2) I can pronounce my vowels and consonants better and get them down in my head, I need to know how to switch from a harmony to a melody and vice-versa, and I need to be able to immediately go from a high note to a low note instantly.
3) I think the mindset that they have is that they want to sound as great as they possibly can, which should be the same as ours in and out of class. As for training, I believe they do consonants practice everyday as well as vowel practice. They must also practice many songs with notes that immediately jump from the top of the scale to the bottom. I believe they also make sure to keep track of time to make sure that the will be able to rest and reuse their voices for the next day. I think if we practiced singing our consonants and vowels or even just practice saying them like we’re singing, we would get a much better song from everybody.
1) Alright, so despite how extremely ugly these people are, they are really great singers. They hit every note perfectly and there is an unseen depth in their voices that is found in very few places. I mean the guy that looks like Mr. Myers but older doesn't even look like he's trying, though. I think he is just good enough that he doesn't have to try, and the fat lady can sing several pitches higher than what the human ear can pick up, it seems.
ReplyDelete2) In order for me to help my chorus and myself, I must listen to my super awesome and sexy teacher, Mr. Williams. He is my best friend, mentor and idol! He knows more than I do and I should learn what I can from him because, honestly, I don’t know crap about singing. The only way I can improve is to listen to my coach. The only way I can learn to cook MC’s like a pound of bacon is to learn.
3) There are a million things I can learn from professionals like the ones we saw and others. I think that I just need to learn to sing on key. I have really good rhythm and my dancing skills are better than you would ever believe, should they be needed during a choral rap battle or something.
1) One thing about their singing in the first video is that the lady barely looks likes she’s even opening her mouth, but you hear this great sound coming out of her mouth. Plus where she is performing is a pretty big stage and I’m sure that there is a pretty bug audience. Plus it just seems like she’s moving quite a bit and not getting tired at all. She has so many different pitches and she can get louder and louder to the point where it sounds like a beautiful scream and at the end she gets a great applause. The man singing in Nessum Dorma seemed as if the guy was trying more than what the lady was in “Queen Of The Night” and there wasn’t as much movement, but it was still song beautifully and he had an outstanding pitch and it sounded like his “r” were being flipped like how we do when we sing the National Anthem. But overall he had a great performance.
ReplyDelete2) Some things I can do in class would be to drop my jaws and sing loud and to also make sure that I flip some pitches if I can’t reach the notes and try to harmonize with the rest of the basses. I need to also listen to how we sing things in class so I can memorize how things are sung without looking at my music binder.
3) Find out harmonizing sound and know when to switch pitches and when to come in on the right cue. Also we all need to drop our jaws and sing with a fuller sound, mostly the basses and to study the music more precise.
1) Diana Damrau and Luciano Pavorotti possess a gift, a beautiful gift. I immensely enjoyed listening to them sing. They deserved applause and I think that's one of the reasons why they performed so well. Being in front of an audience requires more than just talent, it's presence, it's emotion, it's facial expression. You have to nail it all, because the audience will notice. However, what I think makes these singers so powerful, resonant, clear, and domineering is their confidence in themselves. Knowing that you have a talent is one thing; but being able to perform it is an entirely different issue. These singers understood this fact; they performed with no restraints. Let it all loose, and they were absolutely wonderful.
ReplyDelete2) As a novice singer, I can listen and focus in class, set goals for myself, and push myself to achieve them. Singing is becoming more of an obligation to me as these days flow by. Every 50 minutes we share, I learn something new about my voice and about myself. Singing envelops more than just class, it's branched into my evenings and my weekends. I realize now that if I want to continue singing, that I must continue to want to be better. It's my decision. If I give it all I have then I know when we get on stage for our winter performance, I will be mentally and emotionally prepared to perform with 120% of my ability.
3) By studying these singers, I can enhance my understanding of pronunciation, diction, and oral shape. These singers nailed it. Their example proves what it takes to be excellent: if I model myself off of their performances, I too will be at least better than I am currently.
1. The woman in Queen of the Night was very out there. She loves singing and it seems as if she practices constantly. She knows how to handle her voice and puts as much passion into her singing as she does living. The man in the second video I must admit I have never heard of before. Even being a play that is not my style I have seen Queen of the Night videos before and have always recognized the greatness of it. However this is the first time I have ever heard Nessum Dorma. He had equal passion about what he was doing. He got into what he was singing about, and he very mush so believes that sing can change lives. That was obvious by the way he presented himself.
ReplyDelete2. The things I can do to achieve greatness as a singer is to embrace the advice and criticism of other singers that have be successful. I tend to be very proud about the way I sing’ so when I hear criticism I block it out, I have been working on that and have improved a lot since I noticed this flaw.
3. Projection and volume are the only things I can think of. I have been singing since 6th grade and I was always told to get the words memorized, sing them correctly, add a little of my own flare, and project my voice far and loud as long as it still sounds incredible. I’m not quite sure what else I can do, but I’m sure I can learn.
1) These people can sing very well. They stay on pitch and get progessivley louder throughout their notes. I would hope that my singing would be that good if thats what i did as my job.
ReplyDelete2) The things i can do to be a better student for the group and class are trying my best to stay on tone, and to sing the right part; and to abslitely try my best.
3) It is very impressive that he can not only sing over all of the instruments, but he sings his part right and stays on tone and on time. Watch how he prnounces his vowels and keeps everything tall and LOUD.
1. The performances had such a great impact. The tone of both singers were amazing. They both sang as if they really felt the emotions they were to portray in their roles.
ReplyDelete2. I can do a better job w/ my diction. I can also do a better job of projecting and blendng my sound.
3. They both had a great power. I think that I as well as my classmates could borrow or work on out confidence as a group.
1.)I can tell these people can sing because they really know how to make their sound carry. As we tried to do in class today, they can keep a good volume while also having a clear sound.
ReplyDelete2.) For me I need to try on working on making my sound go forward while still having a clear sound. I havent quite figured out how to do this but i think with practice i will learn.
3.)I think i could learn how to control my volume and how clear i sing. I also need to work on stamina so i can sing fully without needing to take a breath. I think that working on my breathing can help my sound go forward and louder
1. Both performances were amazing. In the first video she barely moves her mouth but can make amazing sounds with the slightest movement of her mouth. Both performers can pronounce the vowels perfectly. They were both very confident in their singing and you can tell.
ReplyDelete2. I need to work on making my voice go forward not to the side. I also need to be able to focus on the other people that are singing my part.
3. You have to not only be confident, but have enough stamina to do what those performers have accomplished. I can learn many things from performers of not only this kind but of all other performers.
1.) Both perfomances exhibit the years of training and professionalism of the performers. These voices are delivered with the techniques required to put on such an amazing perfomance. Every note was exactly on pitch, pronunciation was flawless, and nothing was awkward or weird about either performer's technique. Their talents have been polished and refined to the point where they are able to shine in concert tot heir highest potential.
ReplyDelete2.)The biggest thing I could do to strive for this type of performance would be to work on proper techniuqe. There is a major difference in the level of talent in an amateur and in a professional. That difference is just skill level and that is learned through practice and dedication.
3.)I think Clarity is the best thing I could borrow from these performances. They both consist of proper technique thus making the end results clear and bell-like
1) Besides having great control over the sound and power of what they are singing, they understand what they are singing in a way that allows them to harness the power that is inherent in the music itself, and to use that power to stir up emotion in the audience
ReplyDelete2) I think if I can work to keep the energy in my singing up, and blend my sound with the other tenors, that we can get a lot better.
3) Both singers are constantly pursuing the best sound that they can achieve while they are singing, and I think this has come from the practice of pursuing the best sound in whatever they are singing and at all times. By studying the devotion and drive of professional singers, I and the group can train ourselves to be serious singers who try their best all the time.
1) These singers are the crème de la crème of the operatic world (although it is unfortunate that Mr. Pavarotti is no longer with us) and their skills, dedication, training, and vocal prowess are unmatched. Incredible amounts of effort and finances have been poured into the careers of these artists, and consistent voice instruction (most likely initiated at an early age) has contributed to the phenomenal sounds that are emanating from the mouths of these singers. Both artists are extremely confident in their abilities to nail every single note cleanly and clearly, with no hesitation or error. Their confidence helps to feed their energy, which in turn allows them to hit even the top notes (which are quite possibly at the very top of their ranges) with ease and vitality. Pavarotti and Damrau have an intense focus on what they are doing; they know that they must put every fiber of their being into their performance, and focus is key.
ReplyDelete2) Personally, I can ensure that I am putting forth my 100% BEST attitude at all times. I will also make sure to cooperate to the fullest with the group, and with the director. On top of that, I will always use all available skills and resources at my disposal to improve my own sound, so that others around me will improve as well. We can all learn from each other, and listening it the most basic way to do it.
3) I have been listening to similar music as this for a while, and I have paid close attention to how professionals like this sing. Without the valuable resource of formal vocal training, I basically copied techniques that singers like Pavarotti, Bocelli, Crawford, and Quast employ to produce their beautiful sound. This tactic turned out to be more productive than anything else I have tried. It has given me a good, but rough, foundation for choral singing. Watching professionals like this can have a good impact and influence on those just starting out, because they learn from what they see and hear. Amateurs such as myself can associate certain actions or techniques with quality sound, and then work from there.
1. The singers in both of these pieces do an amazing job. They have a loud, full, strong voice which is unmatched compared to anything else I've ever heard. These people have a certain talent for this, a lot of it is training and practice but they have something special that most people don't have but they all strive to sound like them.
ReplyDelete2. As a novice singer I can perform without hesitation in class so that my voice will be used to its fullest extent and make the sound of the group better as a whole. Also, I can put more effort into learning the music and practicing it more.
3. In these videos the singers have mastered their voices and the use of them too. I think that they are so confident in their voices that there is no hesitation that would cause them to have fear about singing. They know the music through and through which is needed in singing something properly. They have a mindset of confidence, which is something that I could use which would help me improve my singing. Studying these singers I can learn ways of body language and mouth position which would help with me producing the best sound possible.
1) both of the singers are amazing singers, are very confident, their prenounciation in vowels and correct singing by carrying out their correct notes is almost perfect. also they have great, powerful and very full voices. they have a very passionate feel to singing and their music. they bring their voices to another level and when caught in their moment they perform to the fullest. their voices are not everywhere but have that focus that is right in front of their face. they love what they do and bring their voices to the peak in their entire performances.
ReplyDelete2)as a beginning singer in a choir i can try my hardest and work hard everyday. i can make my voice focused on the pitches and notes; instead of my voice being all over the place. also sing with a full voice and not goof around in class.
3)i think their training consists of many diffrent vocal exercises that deal wih stamina, tone volume, etc. exercises like the warm ups we do and making sure they pronounce correctly. we can borrow everything they do becasue they sing like they are in a choir and we could use anything they do.
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ReplyDelete1. i think its very interesting that something like this happens. its very weird and sortof hard to grasp but i get it overall. the overtone series is completely new to me.
ReplyDelete2. my reaction was one of wonder and awe. it sounds very different and i didnt know anyone could make those sounds. i felt very tired and somwhat bored when listening to it.
3. i had no images just an old depressing movie.
4. we are tryin to do more than just sing. we want to interact with people and make them feel and hear us.
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ReplyDelete1.The singers show the power that they have obtained through years of practice. They really bring their voice out and put it in the middle of the room.
2. I really need to focus on my pitch. Sometimes I wander up to the melody on accident. I need to practice singing at my maximum volume while still hearing the harmonies, cause right now at full volume I have trouble hearing where I am.
3. These singers know that they got to the level of success they are at now by trying as hard as they could. It makes me feel good knowing that everyone begins somewhere, and we need to keep that in mind with singing.
1. I think it is the obvious thing that makes these two singers good, practice. In the opera business there are maybe 5% that can sing like these two do. The passion that they show in their singing is also another thing that makes the sound great.
ReplyDelete2. Practice. It's all about practice. Without it, we will fail.
3. Every little bit of their singing is in flow. It works itself out. The tone is perfect, all the notes are perfect, and the entire sound comes together in a perfect harmony.
1. In my opinion, I think the vibrato used by Diana Damrau makes her sound professional, this along with her body language/ facial expression. Her volume is incredible and this makes her sound confident in every single note she puts out. Not once did I have the feeling that she didn’t know what she was doing; some people just have the natural ability to entertain a large crowd like she did. Pavarotti on the other hand, didn’t have phenomenal body language, simply because he is not in a visual production. He surely makes up for this lack of movement by the passion in his voice along with his breath taking volume. I prefer Pavarotti over Diana Damrau, both are truly exceptional singers, but I have a feeling that Pavarotti has had a more successful opera career.
ReplyDelete2. As a group we can practice giving a %100 percent in class, if we all get over the hurdle of being shy with our voices, I believe we will impress others who aren’t in men’s chorus, and inspire them to join. We have a lot of potential for being new comers, but we have to get over being scared to sing.
3. I hear confidence, volume, vibrato, and passion in these singers’ voices. Those characteristics could give our group a more blending tone. If we all sang more passionately we would have more beautiful sound. We also need our faint sound to improve our volume and project to the audience. We could be a great sounding group singing loud and confidence to the audience. Finally, we all have to understand that this will not be an over night change, and that it will take two large steps forward and two smaller steps back, we all have to be willing to improve our sound.
1. I think these singers are good ones because they throw their voices out forward and then are loud no matter where you are in the room. They can also controll their voices more and do more things with them like the vibrato.
ReplyDelete2. As a novice singer I can help make the whole class sound better by working on my pitch and practicing songs. I could also work on putting my voice foreward and not to the sides and everywhere like I do sometimes.
3. I feel like these singers have really worked on perfecting their sound, tone, and volume constantly. Their mindset is that they have a job to do and if they dont do good they dont get paid which can affect them and their families. I think if we all had a more serious mindset like this we would be better off.
1. In both performances they project their voice out in front of them giving a more Masculine or in a womans case more volume for the audience to hear. They have years of practice and vocal training to allow them to be loud yet sound amazing.
ReplyDelete2.As a novice singer I can learn to project my voice out towards the audience and practice on a regular basis at home to hone my vocal skills.
3. In both performances neither of them are singing from the chest its all lower from the stomach. Stamina comes with practice and practice is what we all need to do not only in class but outside of class at home. Their mind set during a performance is they have a job to do and also not to embarrass themselves. Together though we need to practice in and out of class to reach their level in time for our own performances.
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ReplyDelete1. The people in this were different to people with no practice because they knew how to let their voice carry through the auditorioum and keep the same pitch all the way through.
ReplyDelete2. As a novice, I can work on letting my voice carry and hitting the right notes all the way through the song, not just every one and a while.
3. I think that if I worked on my breathing, I would be able to hold a much more pure note than I can now with all the breaths I have to take. I also need to work on my ears so I know what note to hit.
The first lady can Hit and hold many different pitches and tones. Even though she looks like a witch, her voice is hard matched. Even though I cannot understand what is being said, I like the singing. To make a good singer the people must legibly be able to legibly belt out the words.
ReplyDeleteAs a novice singer I can train my voice so I can throw it out in front of me. The power I would use to send my voice out would also strengthen the sound.
To help me improve my singing I like to use hand motions and stances.
1.) In my opinion I believe these people can sing because they are good enough to be cast in a live opera and were given the lead rolls. Also they have great singing stamina.
ReplyDelete2.)What I can do to improve is bring my music notes home and my music to study them and practice the songs we are doing in class.
3.)I see and hear the dedication in what the two are singing. You can tell that they practiced for many hours before performing the show.
1.) In my opinion I believe these people can sing because they are good enough to be cast in a live opera and were given the lead rolls. Also they have great singing stamina.
ReplyDelete2.)What I can do to improve is bring my music notes home and my music to study them and practice the songs we are doing in class.
3.)I see and hear the dedication in what the two are singing. You can tell that they practiced for many hours before performing the show.
1.Both performances were amazing. Although I thought Pavarotti was exceptionally excellent, both of the singers sounded like they practiced day-in and day-out and they seemed very dedicated to their profession. From what I saw in the two videos, both singers used bodily motions to make their sound resonate better. So, they obviously knew what they were doing.
ReplyDelete2.As a novice singer, I can only practice as much as I can so that I can become a better singer.
3. Studying techniques from Pavarotti can make me a better singer and also improve the sound of the choir as a whole.
1)In my opinion these people are good because they have practiced for a long time and are confident in their abilities and have amazing stamina.
ReplyDelete2)I can try and train my ear using my guitar and bring my notes home and try to study and teach myself a little.
3)I see that they use vowels well. I see that the time and energy that they must have put into this piece for it to sound as well as it did.
After closly listening to both performances, I have come to the opinion that the second one was better. It sounded like they were "throwing" the sound forward the same way Mr. Williams taught us. The sound was more forward and projection of the performances was much more focused and concentrated into one area, towards the audience. Both were amazing performances but the second was better
ReplyDelete1 Diana Damrau and Luciano Pavorotti are two of my greatest idles Pavorotti in paticular when he did palaggacci he really is man to idle when it comes to singing.
ReplyDelete2Listening to such great singers like this can help me practice to be a better singer by setting the bar high.
3 PRactice is key when it comes to choir music i hope i can apsire to be them one day by looking at the techniques they use to sing.
1) Both singers' notes are very precise. The girl was hitting the exact note as what was playing in the background.
ReplyDelete2) I could try harder to hit the exact pitch i am supposed to.
3) I just think they practice a lot and that is the key to their success.
1. I think both singers are very skilled at what they do. They were very loud and I could hear their vowels.
ReplyDelete2. I could listen to others around me to make sure I'm on pitch and when I'm on pitch I should sing as loud as I can.
3.These singer obviously practiced alot and practice makes perfect.
1.In opinion the singers appear to be so good at what they do is because of there technique and there confidence in what they do. what they do is amazing and they know it.
ReplyDelete2.As a novice i can sing to the best of my ability with the most amount of confidence my mind can muster.
3.We can use all of the characteristics of these singers. there skill is something that takes time and practice to achieve but there passion is something that can be used by anyone.