Comments for VoiceCouncil Magazine

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Medecaid23

Medecaid23 — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:00 +0000

My son is one of the singers in Full Circle. I am so proud of not only him, but the whole group for what they have achieved. Going to Manchester was an adventure in itself for us, but when we got there and I heard them all rehearsing as a group, I was blown away by how great they sound.

Comment on Get into the Groove 1 by Kim Chandler

Kim Chandler — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:05:00 +0000

Right on! This is SUCH a neglected area in contemporary vocal teaching in general and yet is so vital to stylistic accuracy & authenticity :-)

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by B-shearer

B-shearer — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:39:00 +0000

just amazing, hope all the hard work pays off and they raise a lot of cash for this fantastic charity, well done all involved xx

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Chris Arscott

Chris Arscott — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:29:00 +0000

A great idea. Looking forward to downloading the song.

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Jess Bennett

Jess Bennett — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:21:00 +0000

This is an amazing interview and I absolutely love the single and I think that everyone should download it when it is released on June 4th 2012!! xx

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Vivwillmott

Vivwillmott — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:43:00 +0000

This is brilliant and all 20 of you are talented and dedicated musicians. Well done and the best of luck to you all. You are an inspiration. Especially Paul with your tireless work to make this a national success x

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Sara

Sara — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:37:00 +0000

The song is great and the singers are all very talented. It just goes to show that national talent shows are not just about ‘the voice’ because if that was truly the case, all of these people would have got through to the final! Well done everyone!

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Teri Birtwistle

Teri Birtwistle — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:26:00 +0000

I hope everyone enjoys our single as much as we have enjoyed making it. Thank you for listening, now all we have to do is get it to number one and raise as much as we can for the amazing charity. X

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Jbibbyplumbingandheating

Jbibbyplumbingandheating — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:25:00 +0000

Brilliant cause and a very well produced track with amazing vocalists. You should be very proud of what you have achieved so far. I hope this is just the beginning for ‘Full Circle’!

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Annafraser15

Annafraser15 — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:30:00 +0000

A brilliant idea Good luck!

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Frazer Bennett Wilford

Frazer Bennett Wilford — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:28:00 +0000

This is amazing, my sister is one of the singers and I’m very proud of her. She is a great singer, and this whole Full Circle single proves how much potential is lost each time these talent shows go on.

Comment on Rejected by TV but Still Singing‬ by Becky Green

Becky Green — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:25:00 +0000

Best bunch of rejects I ever saw! Some stunning voices in this collaboration, and such an awesome inspiring song!

Comment on Record Everything by Matt Burke

Matt Burke — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:06:00 +0000

Hi Sarah,
nice one. Do you have a regular process of review or a photographic memory. I have a goal of “rough tracking” 20 new songs by mid August and I normally start on a song and persevere until a “rough version” (chords, text, form) is complete.
I am interested . . . .

Love MattBurke.com

Comment on Vocal Challenges by Jade Barbee

Jade Barbee — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:46:00 +0000

I’ve always been someone with a well-developed instrument, but singing from the heart has been my greatest challenge. As hard as I tried (and believe me, if more practice was all I needed, I could not have practiced more) I just could not be present to myself/to music in the way I knew was required to really experience joy vocally and express myself from the heart consistently. I could feel it and hear it when I would listen back, and it was painful to know I was “pulling my punches” – holding back from truly expressing myself. I could sing well sometimes of course, under certain circumstances, but it was never consistent at all, which was painful too.

It was only when I began addressing the mental blocks to expressing myself from the heart and applying EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to my thinking that things changed for me – and what a change! Specifically, applying a little “mindful acupressure” to my limiting beliefs about myself and my abilities (“I’ll never be able to let go” was one) turned me from someone completely at the mercy of my mood and whatever mental gymnastics I could perform to someone who actually enjoys singing. I’ve been getting much more positive feedback from others too. I also don’t get anywhere near the stage fright I used to have anymore either, which has been a pleasant side-effect of my increased confidence and how much better it feels to sing. I’m a big believer that we can never “outperform” our limiting beliefs about ourselves – and if you’ve been experiencing the same challenges over and over, maybe it’s your thinking that’s to blame (and a belief is just a thought you keep thinking!) – J

Comment on Record Everything by Eric

Eric — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Sarah, thanks for mentioning this. I just recently started recording these little “tid bits” of creatvity as they come to me and so glad I have. Inspiring moments are hard to recreate. Now, I can refer back and try to get back into that “zone” and build from there.

Quick tip for iphone users, the standard voice memo app or other audio capture app, is a quick way to capture that creativity.

Comment on The Singer’s Smartphone by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:28:00 +0000

This is a Fabulous (and helpful) article – thanks Kathy. I’m gonna be looking at my smartphone in a new light!

Comment on Johnson – We Gone Make It by Saxual4u

Saxual4u — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:09:00 +0000

try using a drum machine, I will help you groove and fill up the holes. But you cool, I’ve doing this 50 years for as many as 100,000 it’s easy but for 20 people it eats my ass. LOL

Comment on Review: Shure’s PG24/PG58 Hand-Held Wireless Mic by Shimelis Kassahun

Shimelis Kassahun — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:29:00 +0000

is it compatible for 220v AC

Comment on Record Everything by M@

M@ — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:58:00 +0000

+1.
Although, unfortunately, I often don’t record the idea thinking it’s so good that I’ll remember it… but I usually don’t.

Comment on Throat Coat Tea Review by Guest

Guest — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:08:00 +0000

I’m a professional classical singer and I love Throat Coat. I personally hate the taste of licorice and I think that Throat Coat tastes disgusting, but once I get it down, my throat feels amazing. It truly helps.

Comment on Release Your Inner Songwriter by mos B

mos B — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:10:00 +0000

Nice !

Comment on Pop Shields and Women’s Tights by Bobbi Berracah

Bobbi Berracah — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:42:00 +0000

Wow! Love the pencil trick. I’m familiar with the pantyhose variety of pop sheilds..lol. But this is the first I’ve heard of the pencil. Can’t wait to try it!

Comment on Talents – Add to My List… by Bobbi Berracah

Bobbi Berracah — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:39:00 +0000

Acting skills for emitting emotion, but also knowing when to be real, and never insincere. Being thankful for opportunities, being objective about talent (theirs and others), always striving to improve, being able to “flip the switch” and perform even if conditions aren’t perfect. Fearless (butterflies are normal, thinking that you can only sing in front of people if you’re “perfect” is unhealthy). Acting professional whether you are performing for two people or two thousand people. Doing your homework! And knowing what your values are and sticking up for yourself when necessary. Not being afraid to walk away.
PS. “Organ”…I can tell you are a “road warrior.” Amen to all you said. :)

Comment on From Practice to Performance by Bobbi Berracah

Bobbi Berracah — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:27:00 +0000

Great advice Daniel. Thank you! I have more recently begun working on singing brighter so your advice was right on target. I also like your suggestion of song-like exercises and that tends to be what I do most. I am definitely in the “bored with arpeggios” club! Looking forward to your posts. Best wishes, BB

Comment on Pop Shields and Women’s Tights by Emily Chipper

Emily Chipper — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:50:00 +0000

Somehow this article inspired me. I love to sing and maybe I’m going to try those tights.

Comment on Johnson – We Gone Make It by LJW2012

LJW2012 — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:18:00 +0000

Sounds great bro!!! That’s what’s up!! I’m proud of u!

Comment on 10 Ways To Avoid The Voice Doctor by Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:58:00 +0000

I have been variously singing, training as a singer and teaching singing for well over 30 years now. I have been instructed by those that are considered the best singing teachers in my country of birth and in the States (Richard Miller). I have NEVER seen so much vocal wisdom assembled in one article so succinctly – well done – I’m subscribing!

Comment on Talents – Add to My List… by Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:36:00 +0000

MAny great singers have the ability to be transparent and let their true emotions become apparent to everyone. Many great song writers seem to have the talent of intuition, insight, and the ability to make someone else understand exactly what you are trying to explain. Great performers have a sense of humour, excellent intuition and social skill

Comment on Dwight – Beyond Wonderland by StrainTree

StrainTree — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:51:00 +0000

Brain,
I appreciate the feedback alot. If you could email me or something I’d love to get some more indepth feedback on what you were refering to.
Thank you for the time,
Dwight

Comment on When Smoke Gets In Your…Throat by Musicprogirl

Musicprogirl — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:17:00 +0000

Absolutely Awesome and much needed advice!
Thank you! I’m a vocalist and I also work marketing in an extremely smokey Casino environment. Started wondering if it was mostly paranoia.
Thank you