Another "How to properly growl..." thread.

[Belac]

This is what I've recorded so far for my boredom cover of Master's Apprentices. I pretty much learned the song on the fly. I do all of the growls. My friend offered to do the light vocals so I went with it and he did the singing parts, I like to collaborate. Anywho, I just modified my usual growl a bit and opened my throat more, and this is what I got. Any opinions/thoughts?

Holy fuck am I drunk as shit....

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/4/13/981563/Belac Masters Apprentices Cover lo-fi-02.mp3

 

[wandering_taco]

Dude deltastorm, Im listening to that right now, you did a really good job. Sounds awesome.

 

[EmeticGore]

This is what I've recorded so far for my boredom cover of Master's Apprentices. I pretty much learned the song on the fly. I do all of the growls. My friend offered to do the light vocals so I went with it and he did the singing parts, I like to collaborate. Anywho, I just modified my usual growl a bit and opened my throat more, and this is what I got. Any opinions/thoughts?

I hate you for being so good. Don't know how you do itt

The 'light' vocals I could defenately do without. But your parts were nearly perfect

 

[Katatonic89]

Delta I loved your other covers but this is my least favorite. I think it would sound better if you did the vocals a little bit lighter if you catch my drift but you still outgrowl everyone else on this forum

 

[Belac]

Hahaha. You guys are probably going to laugh at me, but I was so drunk I honestly do not remember posting that cover. Which is pretty damn amusing to me. Glad you liked it though. I was going to do the singing parts myself but I fucked them up the first time around, and after my friend offered to do them I thought it would be fun. My regular singing voice is a lot different from Mikael anyways. I was more concerned with the growls. This shit keeps me in practice until I get a new band together, but I'm fuckin' busy. haha

 

[Dolf9271986]

I use the bottom of my throat, like, by my chest, and if you have some spit in your mouth, you'll sound like Muhammed. Well, at least I do.

 

[sceloporus]

Holy crap!, Delta Storm, are you currently in a band? Talent like that shouldn't be wasted. Definitely some of the best growls I've heard.

 

[EmeticGore]

Yeah no shit.

Let's all take a bow shall we?

 

[Belac]

Errrr... They're not THAT great. And really now, just how drunk are you Emetic? hahaha. I guess that went over a lot better than I expected. :S

To answer sceloporus I am currently not in a band. I was in one that played a sort of Amon Amarth/Bloodbath mix style, but two members are now in Valhal eating bacon. Haha. Band never picked up afterwards.

Soon there shall be another

 

[EmeticGore]

haha just pissing around, but honestly you're pretty damn good man. You're getting really close to nailing Mikael's style. Testing the limits of my vocals, I can say I wont be able to do that. I can sound alot like Johan from Amon Amarth though. Which is good enough for me

 

[Katatonic89]

Well I made a cover of November Dooms - The Pale Haunt Departure:

http://www.supload.com/listen?s=KX5YJSACHMIR

Im quite off sometimes and got some lyrics wrong, I just gave it one shot but what the hell. Give me some feedback on what and how I should improve please.

 

[Belac]

This is the first I've heard of your growls. Their not too shabby, although it was a little distorted Some parts sound pretty good, where others you sound a little strained. But not a bad start, much better than some versions I've heard. haha. I dunno if it's because of the song choice but it sounds like you're pushing a little too hard at times and it makes parts sound a little clumsy. I guess my complaint is you have to learn to be a little smoother with your delivery I guess.


By the way... Enjoy. No vocals version. You lose quality but I EQ'd it to sound acceptable.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/4/13/981563/Pale Haunt Departure Vocals Removed.mp3

 

[Katatonic89]

Thanks for the feedback and I agree that it sounds clumsy but I will try to make a new recording with the version of the song that you made. Lot's of lub!

One thing that I noticed is that my growls sounds so weak when I record them. When my band rehearse(?) they dont sound like that. Is it because of the mic?

Btw did you get my PM?

 

[Go Now Your Lord Is Dead]

My throat hurts like a bitch from band practice last...
any ideas to help

 

[Katatonic89]

My throat hurts like a bitch from band practice last...
any ideas to help

Drink water, all the time.

 

[wandering_taco]

I drink water after every song.

 

[EmeticGore]

People usually think 'Eh, water will calm it a bit but not fix much' which is not true. Have a glass before you perform and little sips here and there and you wont have a problem at all.

Unless you're singing emo/hardcore music with your throat. WHICH YOU SHOULDN'T BE ANYWAYS

 

[Go Now Your Lord Is Dead]

People usually think 'Eh, water will calm it a bit but not fix much' which is not true. Have a glass before you perform and little sips here and there and you wont have a problem at all.

Unless you're singing emo/hardcore music with your throat. WHICH YOU SHOULDN'T BE ANYWAYS

Thanks guys....I've been trying to get my growl down for a while...i play guitar for my band and our singer left so I took over...i'm female and have never done death metal vocals before, but I'm getting the hang of it...
Fuck emo/hardcore...I would kill myself before even attempting that...i hate that shit with a passion..

 

[EmeticGore]

GOOD. Most girls like to sing that way. I hate it, hah.

So you like Arch Enemy then? best female singer ever.

 

[Flal]

what i found was that while jamming my voice was fine, but when performing my throat would dry out and I would lose my growl. Just an idea for all of you that may also have this problem: I chew gum on stage and my growls are the best I've ever had them live!