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Post by bamafan on May 10, 2016 10:55:24 GMT -5
Ok, apparently I won 2 tickets on QAL in Oświęcim in some contest in which I participated a few months ago. I totally forgot about that contest. WOW I feel really weird right now, I didn't think about going. Red Zone? I hope I will survive LOL. I'm really happy for you!  Me Too! Congrats nonchallance! Not only will you survive, but you will have a blast! |
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Post by butterfly on May 10, 2016 10:56:35 GMT -5
Cassie - vocal questions - I am really interested in how Adam’s training assists his voice maintenance when touring or using his voice a lot. How does he manage to not stress his voice too much so as not to damage his vocals? Does it involve a lot of training, how you care for the voice, or how you sing, etc? Is it possible to completely avoid voice strain/illness (obviously not bacterial illnesses) with the right singing technique? Is it possible to completely avoid any voice strain/damage? Probably not. There are so many factors involved. Having said that, using proper technique can greatly reduce the risk. Think of it like traveling thru deep snow. Plodding thru it is arduous, and exhausting, but using skis and gliding over the top of it takes very little effort if you know the proper techniques. Just like you can hear Adam's voice just float effortlessly, with that characteristic clarity and ring. Adam's technique is masterful. He knows his voice like the back of his hand. He knows how to approach notes from low to high, how to shift his technique to hit different pitches with volume or softness and without strain or excess tension of the cords. He knows how to support his voice with the proper breathing techniques. He knows the range and the limits of his chest and head voice. He knows how to add twang or grit in a way that does not stress the cords. He never "screams", which tears up the cords. In addition, Adam has a very unusual type of voice. According to Angelina, he is a leggiero tenor, a very rare beast. His anatomy/physiology makes it possible for him to sound rich and almost baritone-like at the bottom of his range, and to hit high notes in full voice that 99.99% of tenors simply cannot reach because their anatomy is not structured that way. It is not just a matter of trying or wanting or striving. If you are 5'2" tall, you cannot dunk a basketball no matter how hard you work and train. The converse is true, too. If you are 6'10" but have no training in basketball you cannot dunk the ball either. It takes a confluence of the right body, training, dedication, practice, application and heart to be at the very top of the game. Adam has all that in spades. The other part of the equation is taking proper care of that extraordinary instrument. Adam knows how to do that as well, and usually "follows the rules" off stage as well as on. They include getting plenty of sleep, hydrating, using steam or humidity to keep the cords moist, avoiding caustic atmospheres like smoke or chemicals in the air or dry air in general, and limiting the use of his voice off stage during touring. Exercise in general also increases strength, stamina, and breathing capacity. He also doesn't agree to perform on a string of consecutive nights. At most he does three nights in a row, but more commonly only two. So, can Adam develop problems with his voice? Yes. Especially if he is not constantly vigilant and careful, if he doesn't have the correct sound amplification, or if he develops bad habits in technique. Does Adam know this better than anyone? YES! So far, he has been "a good boy" in regards to caring for that one in a billion voice. Cassie, I always read with great interest your posts! Thank you! |
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Post by bamafan on May 10, 2016 10:58:36 GMT -5
Aren't we getting this UK interview around lunchtime here today?
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Post by red panda on May 10, 2016 11:24:57 GMT -5
cassie wrote: For me, there is so much wrong with this statement. Pretentious beyond belief. And dismissive. Fairly obvious that the only accommodation will be for Lauryn Hill's needs. The audience, who may have sacrificed money and time for the show? No accommodation on her part for them, as they are not artists, and their needs are unimportant. The "I'm so special, no one understands how special I am, and that my needs basically outrank those of the rest of humanity." Ego centric views of the world disturb me. See current presidential campaign. Artists do not get a pass for disregarding the needs of others just because they have a creative process. Can you imagine of your dentist espoused this theory? ETA: all of the above IMO only.  Personal attitude adjustment tools:  This song, especially when his angel voice happens at ~3:56 And getting to read a cassie post about Adam's voice. 
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Post by bamafan on May 10, 2016 11:41:57 GMT -5
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Post by AnnAdoresAdam on May 10, 2016 11:53:14 GMT -5
Aren't we getting this UK interview around lunchtime here today? That's right - my recorder is set and waiting! It's at 6.50 p.m. our time which is 1.50 p.m. New York time. |
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Post by bamafan on May 10, 2016 12:01:15 GMT -5
Aren't we getting this UK interview around lunchtime here today? That's right - my recorder is set and waiting! It's at 6.50 p.m. our time which is 1.50 p.m. New York time. Thanks Ann....I'm gonna have to miss it. I'm sure somebody will have it ripped by the time I get home. lol |
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Post by freakydeaky on May 10, 2016 12:21:23 GMT -5
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Post by freakydeaky on May 10, 2016 12:24:51 GMT -5
Cassie - vocal questions - I am really interested in how Adam’s training assists his voice maintenance when touring or using his voice a lot. How does he manage to not stress his voice too much so as not to damage his vocals? Does it involve a lot of training, how you care for the voice, or how you sing, etc? Is it possible to completely avoid voice strain/illness (obviously not bacterial illnesses) with the right singing technique? Is it possible to completely avoid any voice strain/damage? Probably not. There are so many factors involved. Having said that, using proper technique can greatly reduce the risk. Think of it like traveling thru deep snow. Plodding thru it is arduous, and exhausting, but using skis and gliding over the top of it takes very little effort if you know the proper techniques. Just like you can hear Adam's voice just float effortlessly, with that characteristic clarity and ring. Adam's technique is masterful. He knows his voice like the back of his hand. He knows how to approach notes from low to high, how to shift his technique to hit different pitches with volume or softness and without strain or excess tension of the cords. He knows how to support his voice with the proper breathing techniques. He knows the range and the limits of his chest and head voice. He knows how to add twang or grit in a way that does not stress the cords. He never "screams", which tears up the cords. In addition, Adam has a very unusual type of voice. According to Angelina, he is a leggiero tenor, a very rare beast. His anatomy/physiology makes it possible for him to sound rich and almost baritone-like at the bottom of his range, and to hit high notes in full voice that 99.99% of tenors simply cannot reach because their anatomy is not structured that way. It is not just a matter of trying or wanting or striving. If you are 5'2" tall, you cannot dunk a basketball no matter how hard you work and train. The converse is true, too. If you are 6'10" but have no training in basketball you cannot dunk the ball either. It takes a confluence of the right body, training, dedication, practice, application and heart to be at the very top of the game. Adam has all that in spades. The other part of the equation is taking proper care of that extraordinary instrument. Adam knows how to do that as well, and usually "follows the rules" off stage as well as on. They include getting plenty of sleep, hydrating, using steam or humidity to keep the cords moist, avoiding caustic atmospheres like smoke or chemicals in the air or dry air in general, and limiting the use of his voice off stage during touring. Exercise in general also increases strength, stamina, and breathing capacity. He also doesn't agree to perform on a string of consecutive nights. At most he does three nights in a row, but more commonly only two. So, can Adam develop problems with his voice? Yes. Especially if he is not constantly vigilant and careful, if he doesn't have the correct sound amplification, or if he develops bad habits in technique. Does Adam know this better than anyone? YES! So far, he has been "a good boy" in regards to caring for that one in a billion voice. |
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