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Learn About Singing
Practice Song of the Month
'Kiss From A Rose' written by Seal
Acoustic version
After last months song "Dream A Little Dream of Me" how did you do? Did you manage to have a go of singing along with Cathy? Well we have a new one for you written in 1987 by Seal, not allowing anyone to hear it for several years until he played it to his producer Tony Horn who he gives the credit to for producing it and getting it out into the world and making history in 1994, selling over 8 million copies.
It is well documented online that Seal was never really proud of this song, he threw the tape into the corner after writing it, feeling embarrassed by his efforts. What is fascinating, is how Tony Horn heard something in it that made it the classic song it is, even today 28 years later. It is quite fascinating to know, that even song writers like Seal don't always know which songs will be the ones to hit the charts and become famous world wide.
The beautiful thing about an iconic song like "Kiss from a Rose" is that you can add you own style to it. The original piece produced has lots of in house production musically and has a feeling of being very mysitcal and ethereal. It allows you to decide what you want the song to be about, something Seal insists that you do anyway.
Contemporary songs are really useful to learn to gain your own style. Listen to how Cathy has adapted this song to suit her voice and create an atmosphere that she is designing using this song. Follow her instructions to help you to create your own way of developing your own style. Then share your findings with us.
Seal's song done in an acoustic style sung by Cathy Beech, follow her notes to find your own style of singing this song.
SONG DISCUSSION
Kiss From A Rose
Use this space to discuss your thoughts, queries and tips about this month's song.
Art of Singing Fact
The more relaxed we are physically the easier it is to sing. This fact sounds like an odd one. How can we relax when the very thought of learning to sing is so unsettling, no nerve wrecking? Before vocal practicing times, learn to get into the correct posture, shoulders back and down and use the 4-4-4 method, breath in for 4, hold for 4 and breath out for 4. When holding your breath, check your posture. Mentally relax your shoulders back and let the breath flow out of the mouth, pushing from the lower lung, allowing the next breath to flow into the lungs gently. Put some nice soothing music on and spend 5 minutes doing this before starting to do any vocal practice. I call it getting into the singing zone.
Vocal Tuition
Audio Download
This audio is an explanation of how to pitch to the g major scale. I have found over the years this is a middle ground for the majority of voices, there are exceptions though, and if you find you need a little higher or lower then please note this down for yourself and maybe contact me, I will over the weeks be using other keys for vocal exercises.
We are using the mantra for posture, which is demonstrated in the short video for this month. Be as relaxed as you can be by breathing in for 4, holding for 4 and breathing out 4 for about a minute before you start this exercise. The sound argh… is made by slightly opening the mouth and bringing the jaw forward, this may feel awkward, don’t push the jaw forward too much, but get a feel for the back of the throat feeling open.
Take a listen to the audio a few times and then sing along. This helps the brain to take in allowing it the time to establish the notes in your mind.
Fun Fitness
Your Monthy Fun Fitness Video
This months dance routine and sing along is designed to make you feel happy and energetic for the day! Its a bit of the Locomotion