Here's a history lesson for yuz!
Modern vocal technique is passed down from the giants before us.
Among the many giants, Robert Merrill might cast the longest shadow.
Thanks to YouTube, we have easy access to recordings of these masters that used to walk the earth.
My favorite Robert Merrill recording is right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzWa4Xi8inI
Mr. Robert Merrill sings "Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux" from Gounod's Faust.
This video is a masterclass in:
Legato Singing - smooth and connected vowels are gliding into consonants.
Bel Canto technique - he's "sliding" between each note with ease.
Diction - the vowels are clear - no distortion.
Performance - he lets his voice tell the story, rather than running all over the place "acting."
I could listen to that recording all day!
When he wasn't singing at the Metropolitan Opera, Robert Merrill was even a New York Yankee, singing the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium for over three decades. Mr. Merrill passed away in 2004.
You'll hear this same technique with great pop, folk, or rock singers, but with less intensity.
The Sing with Josh Vocal Academy is rooted in this classical technique, which provides a healthy way to sing for the rest of your life!
Learn more about the course here: https://www.singwithjosh.com/
"If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out"
- Cat Stevens
Best,
Josh