5.16.11 Adam News & Info

I would add to this list : TMST (Ticket Master Stress Test)

Adam Concert Sold Out Again!

I really like "Second Skin" for the next album name. Can we combine your two ideas. Call it "Second Skin" the have Adam on the cover in skin tight leather?


Maybe something like this picture? (but with a shorter shirt to show the rear better!)

flic.kr/p/9fEHUu

um, yeah, *swallows*, yeah, I think we can make that work.

ooh, just had an idea. For a special collectors edition. The cd case made of actual, soft, pettable leather. mmmmm. *licks cd case* (whatchoo lookin' at?)

ETA: Convo's moved on, so I'll add this here. idea for "second skin" cover: shirtless Adam covered completely in tattoos. *grins wickedly* #itwouldbebeautiful

Since it is a slow day here, I think it would be okay to answer this here instead of the masterclass thread? The woman has impressive credentials -- much more impressive than mine. But, I have to disagree with her, in a way. Well, in many ways, but for now, just about pitch. IMO, James does not have a pitch problem but a control problem. Meaning, I don't think it is a matter of him not hearing a bad pitch. If that were the case, he would be consistently off, and he would not correct himself quickly. No, he doesn't have exact control of his voice and his breath support. So, he doesn't always hit the pitch square on.

Think of shooting a gun at a target. Shooting a gun is incredibly easy. Just hold it up, pull the trigger, and blam. But, hitting the bulls eye of a distant target, and even better, hitting the MIDDLE of that bulls eye takes hours, years of practice. Total familiarity with the gun, and the impact of various environmental conditions. Perfect eye/hand coordination. And the proper breathing so as not to cause the slightest movement of the gun in your hand. (At least I think that's true. I am not into target shooting, or shooting at all.)

Singing is easy. Just open your mouth, activate your vocal cords and your breath, and blam. But singing consistently on pitch, squarely on pitch, up and down your range, at different loudness levels, at different speeds..... that takes drill and practice for years. Not just singing songs for fun, but doing vocal exercises, singing scales, singing intervals (jumping from one note to another). Just as you practice hitting the center of the target when you shoot, you have to practice hitting the center of each note as you sing.

Then, you also have to practice your breathing. Breathe a little too hard when you are shooting for a note, and it will go sharp. Don't have enough breath, and you will go flat. Don't have good muscle control and your pitch will vary as you hold a note for a long time.

What I hear when James sings is an inconsistency in the pitch. Usually slight, but still unpleasant. Some notes right on, some notes a tad sharp or flat. It occurs more often when he is moving around.... a sure sign of lack of strong breath support.

That's my opinion, and I am sticking to it!