For a while, I've been learning Japanese language and now trying to learn rock vocals as well. SiM's music has really been inspiring me to get back into this.
Please understand that I'm going in as a learner - not a Japanese teacher and not an established vocalist. I have a long way to go to learn better pitch and all around technique & quality + I really want to learn more harsh vocals. Knowing what I need to learn about becoming a better vocalist actually makes it harder for me to get the guts to post this kind of video, but there are things I've been learning that I want to point out and not just talk about.
There's been a lot of motivation and inspiring vocalists & musicians recently (both older and newer) that have been pushing me to get to this point.
‪@simofficialyoutubechannel6767‬ Has actually been a big contributor to this. Mah as a vocalist really stands out for various reasons and I can't help but sing along while I'm driving. Other vocalists that I want to feature in future videos (if I continue this) are: Saiki (from ‪@BANDMAID‬ )
Bruce Dickenson (‪@ironmaiden‬ )
Sebastian Bach (‪@SebastianBachOfficial‬ )
Yuko Suzuhana ( ‪@wagakkiband‬ )
Mike Patton ( ‪@faithnomore‬ )
and more recently:
symphonic vocalist Michal ( ‪@ANCIENTMYTHofficial‬ )
vocal coach Chris Liepe (‪@chrisliepe‬ ) &
KZread vocalist of both covers and originals who also sings for the love of singing (like me) -
Mieux90 ( ‪@Mieux090‬ ) just to name a few.
Going through their material, listening, AND watching what they do and learning...this is motivation and inspiration. I'm not a good singer - but they are ALL amazing!!!
Chapters:
00:00 Opening/Introduction to SiM
02:31 Why I like to sing in another language
02:51 What else I'm trying to learn (harsh)
05:00 Why I'm learning vocals (for real this time)
06:59 Lyrics + Vocal analysis (beginning)
08:19 Song verse 1 (studio version, analysis, raw vocal)
09:55 Song verse 2 (studio version, analysis, raw vocal)
11:23 Song verse 3 (studio version, English, raw vocal)
12:36 Song verse 4 (studio version, analysis, raw vocal)
14:19 Song Prechorus/Chorus (studio version, English, raw vocal)
17:12 Monologue - additional thoughts
17:32 Where to go from here - what I want to learn
20:57 How Mah inspired me - singing in 2 languages
21:36 Short clip of SiM live footage (at Fine Line MN)
22:57 Additional learning resources (Chris Liepe)
23:51 Outgoing message - Motivation
25:05 My first take singing lyrics combined (with mistakes)
Acapella in my car! LOL
Additional links mentioned in the video:
Chris Liepe ‪@chrisliepe‬
SiM Official ‪@simofficialyoutubechannel6767‬
Under the Tree Video • SiM - UNDER THE TREE (...
My Fancam Footage at Minneapolis Fine Line • SiM Live at Fine Line ...
My Connected Learning Video • Maximize your learning...
Current upgrades to my audio and video quality:
Audio - I'm now using a RAZER Mini USB condenser mic (cheap, but MUCH better!)
Additional voiceover and vocals, I recorded in my car...the sound isolation is much better there! LOL
Video - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (portrait video)
Single Keylight (no other special lighting)
Hokem gimbal camera mount
I feel like audio / video quality is continuing to improve with better sound isolation. I'm also working on improving video editing and removing dead time.
I've also removed the intro and outro segment and just getting right to the point for viewers.
I free talk in every video now with no script so I do leave in some of my natural verbal crutch intentionally.
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NOTE: I am a fellow learner and not claiming to be a teacher in any of these subjects, but sharing my learning methods for motivation. I hope some of these videos are helpful to people out there learning new skills in adulthood. Please feel free to share your experiences with me and others. Remember that we are always learning together.
My translations, karate techniques, spoken language, etc., will often have many mistakes as I'm figuring this out on my own as much as possible. The mistakes are necessary for learning and I will make many many mistakes in the videos as I'm still learning these subjects.... including HOW to make videos. Over time, I'll find things to correct and make new videos to document my progress.
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