The instability in Coverdale's voice is part of what made him a great singer. It made him convincing.

@bobbybreaker629

Жыл бұрын

Rockin it with Bravado. Layin it all out there makes for Good Showmanship.

@liquidbraino

7 күн бұрын

I think even if they had auto tuned his voice or he hit the note precisely it would have sounded too polished and would have lost that raw edge that it has.

it's so funny how when you listen to an isolated track that you really hear the humanity of the artist.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Joseph!

That album was a huge part of my teenage years (Im 50 as I write this in 2022) and I can still listen to that song anytime anywhere. I love the way you break it all down, show us how it's done and the enthusiasm you bring to this. The love and joy you have shines brightly, so happy I found your channel Ken. Absolutely great stuff!!

Joe Elliott said that he was recording down the hall, same studio, as Coverdale, and that Coverdale nailed his performances first take. Joe felt detected. Coverdale is a beast, the real deal.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit! Rock on!

Ann Wilson once said vocal lessons can train the rock and roll out of your voice. I agree. David sang it perfectly. It doesn’t need vocal perfection or perfect notes.

WOW! The power you have in your vocals while seated!!! 🔥

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Yes, David Coverdale is probably one of the most beautiful voices in hard rock music. I've always loved (and love) his powerful bluesy voice! And you Ken is a very nice thing that you also talk about the human / emotional part of a singer as well as, of course, explaining the technical part of certain licks or phrases. Sometimes you seem like a kind of doctor-scientist :-) Ken, thanks so much for your videos and your teachings.

@andrewgarcia4330

Жыл бұрын

I agree. David is one of the goats. His voice is so good.

Dave has soooo many different colours, he's amazing 🙌

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

We agree!

16:10 that's one of Coverdale's many innate talents, absoluty amazing! Great video, one of the best singers in heavy rock music!

This was one of my favorite songs to hear live because I thought it was soooooooo perfected in the studio.... truth be told, on the night I saw them live, David was on fire and he nailed it.. AND, my favorite parts are jumping from compressed to heavy and open.... love listening to you break it down..

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

So great to hear that!

Coverdale was a legend. Sometimes music isn't always about doing things by the book, and THAT... is the perfection in it ;). haha. great video Ken.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@tristanbeaumont8048

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean was? He still is

At 12:09 I’ve always loved how it sounds like David is slowly climbing through different layers and you can hear it. I like that it isn’t completely even.

yeah man! Coverdale is my fave too. When I listen to the iso track, I hear this kind of masky nasality as it blends with the raspiness. Seems to create a new pocket of resonance back there in the throat that I don't hear in really anyone elses voice. Nice Vid! Thanks!

17:50 it was Sykes, he did all the guitars in the 1987 album, except for the here I go again solo (played by Adrian Vandenberg), he also did all the vocal harmonies, he really is the genious behind this album

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@gabrielbrouwer

3 жыл бұрын

Adrian also revealed about a year ago he played some clean rhythm parts on Here I Go Again.

Oh man......your vocals are great! I can't hit those high notes. You not only have incredible range, but you also added that attitude which is tough to do. It makes the vocals part of the song (a classic song at that) and not just some cover. Nice.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

thanks for this isolated vocals series! it's super interesting and the song selection is just great!!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

17:47 No Ken, You're actually right. John Sykes played on that whole 1987 album both rythm and lead guitar, and even the backing vocals. The only thing Adrian recorded was the lead (solo) on Here I Go Again 😁 It would be great if you react to Blue Murder singing JellyRoll in 89 on the Yahoo Serious show. Great performance by Sykes and the whole band!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Madden!

@beatlemyn

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s definitely Sykes! He is in my top 5 guitarists for sure. I love him as a vocalist too. Valley of the Kings is a masterpiece in my opinion. :) How can you go wrong with Blue Murder? Three of the greatest musicians at the top of their game. Awesome!

@masque1313

3 жыл бұрын

For sure was Sykes

@alkeegan9915

3 жыл бұрын

Good call. I never knew Sykes had those pipes before seeing that clip on KZread

@adam872

3 жыл бұрын

@@beatlemyn Valley of the Kings is amazing

Mandatory study, extremely informational video and, for singers, inspirational, I bet! I vote for this being the best one yet :)

I freakin LOVE this song. It’s my favorite white snake tune

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, michwebb!

@RubySlippers1100

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Crazy sexy💋

@dojotaijutsumont-laurierst7016

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3xlm9CumbGfcZc.html

@sweetslice22

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. It was the combination of David and Johns musicianship that gave Whitesnake its incredible aura. I just wish he could have kept John around longer....they were such a perfect combination. John took the Whitesnake sound with him when he left tho I think and WS was not the same without him.

I am a guitar player and can't sing at all. I sing like Barnacle Bill the Sailor. I really like how you break this stuff down and explain what the singer is doing

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the listen, rock on!

please find Blackie Lawless isolated vocals to explain what kind of tricks he uses !! nice video Ken and i liked your version! cheers from Greece

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@Nissardpertugiu

3 жыл бұрын

Glass haha

@jfo3000

3 жыл бұрын

Blackie is one of the best vocalists, glad you gave him some love!

@mikek8490

3 жыл бұрын

Blackie is one of this singers who give me goose bumps. But I fear that he uses as many effects as Bon Jovi.

@KaiBlackwood

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Also, one thing is worth to mention, is he was 55 on that live show, Axel Rose didnt even get to 49 in good vocal health, and at 49 Axl was absolutely destroyed and couldn't even pitch high, not just little pitch details like Coverdale, this guy is a hero, i think there are not much singers that can reach that age with impecable performances regarding pitch or live vocal flaws.

This was a really great analytical video ! You Sir, have an awesome voice ! The '87 Whitesnake album was a masterpiece - from the production to the album cover - let alone the music ! John Sykes's jaw dropping guitar work and masterful compositions complemented David's incredible vocals - they bounced off each other .They made magic - simply one of the best Rock albums ever made... *What an amazing album- such supreme musicianship* !!! Such a shame that Mr Coverdale later fired the whole band .....🤦

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great band, amazing guitar players, killer singer!

man between the vocals and amazing guitar playing whitesnake really was a badass band.and you have great taste ken, David is one of my favorite rock singers as well

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

This demonstrates that in his prime David was untouchable...his tone is pure blues whilst smashing silly notes...David means every note. Legend...Awesomeness!👍😀

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Legend is right!

“In the night.....with the rainbows”. Hahaha

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@Reyajh

3 жыл бұрын

I know classic!!! lmao.

@cosmokramer4703

3 жыл бұрын

I burst out laughing at that

@SonnyGTA

3 жыл бұрын

@Alan Smithee DUUHH. Yes, we know what the song is. We are laughing at Ken's line! Please get a clue.

@SonnyGTA

3 жыл бұрын

@@cosmokramer4703 These pretzels are making me thirsty!!

Yes!!! One of the best songs of the 80's. AND of David Coverdale's performances. Dave is an amazing singer. Thank you for posting this video.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, AuggieX1!

@AuggieX1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin Thank you for your response. I am addicted to your channel and DC is one of the best singers, of many, who are incredible.

Great breakdown of one of my favorite singers growing up. When i was young i'd sing "Here I go Again" (Maybe my favorite) until i couldn't sing. Just iconic. At the time i didn't notice he was out of pitch sometimes but who cares he was fantastic. Great work Ken

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic is right. Still one of my favorites

I’ve been singing that bridge high note so wrong for years 😂

I loved your recording on this, very powerful with great pitch! The Coverdale lesson of the day is that there is a fine line with breath between sounding sexy and sounding like emphysema has you gasping for air.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Right?!

This was so great, I was totally cracking up at the part about sounding like he had lung issues. Your so fun and great sense of humor, and incredible teacher!

Ok your voice is unreal, just stunning. and your heart is beautiful too, because , you give all you got to make people undertand the art of singing. I m pretty sure that you would kill as actor, because you got charisma and the energy for it. Is this something that crossed your mind, or singing is all for you. (and please could you sing terribly just once, so i would feel better lol ) Keep it up, i told you before but you are not just a voice , you are a fantastic person who give love and teach music with passion.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! You're so sweet!

How funny is that, I just watch an AWESOME Whitesnake 2004 concert at the exact same moment you post this one. 😃 And I was saying to myself that this band is sooooo energetic. Just like you mentioned.👍 Love Coverdale. 🤩

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

David is my favorite rock singer. Love that voice

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit, rock on! 😀

That was a great breakdown. As a non singer myself, you really made it easy to understand and relatable!! 👍

wow i never heard all those things hidden in the mix and I have been listening to this song for decades.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to show you something new, Jeanette & D Humans!

I sing country and gospel music but I really appreciate your channel for the many techniques and lessons. I appreciate all types of vocal and musical styles. Thanks Ken!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that, Ryan!

Strangely engouh, the combination of open throat, glottal compression and diaphragmatic support is the subject of those of your videos I've been watching again for the last two days. So, thanks for this video: it gives one more convincing example of the robust consistency of your teaching method. Thanks again, Ken!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

This is one of my most favorite white snake songs, it rocks so hard!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Man you are spot on. This is a great series. I worked on this song myself vocally trying to follow his sound. This is really helpful. I actually bought your course, and my computer died before I was able to start it, and just got another computer, so I'm ready to learn. The effects process is great to have. I think you did a great job on that scream for all the more time you put into this demonstration.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Larry! Rock on!

Best singing content on the web. Ken, you nail it every single video.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that, JP!

yeah,..i like the breakdowns your doin,.....you may not think its needed to record yourself in the demo,..but i love how you breakdown the tricks the original singer uses,....then record yourself and analize what it took you to get that sound,..more of these pls!...thx for all your free time Ken

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Ken, I had no idea that you could sing like that! OMG! You are amazing at singing. Congratulations! I love it

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Isabel!

It's amazing the sounds you don't hear till you play just the lead sing track. I love your vocal track at the end. Awesome video Ken.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

One of the very best! And that sexualized (orgasmic) breathing in the mid-section, as opposed to lung issues lol. David always sounds so organic and has 'feeling' which is why I admire him. Cheers Ken \m/

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@billwren5033

3 жыл бұрын

agreed but you can overdo it also. in this case he did way to much.

@Nissardpertugiu

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a difficult part of his singing . Its heavy but its very primal soul , breathing ventilation It creates that bestial yet sexy dark sound to it . I use it quite too You find this in Wilson pickett and stuff before him etc... Its tiring to do . As heavy but illusioned Ken point in this . In the earlier album even his phrasing in mid lower range with his breath as he was rawer before 1987 . He became rawer again in 1993

@RubySlippers1100

3 жыл бұрын

The breathing was perfect!❤ oo la la

love this song!! literally yesterday my dad and i were watching the music video hahaha

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great song! Rock on!

When he says, "Over here baby!" I quiver 💋

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Great job, Ken! Lovely memories, those you recreated up there!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Coverdale is a prime example of what I like to hear. I like music that sounds good. He may not be the greatest singer, but has tons of heart and sounds great with the music.

A request for isolated vocals from Triumph! Just went for a run with “Fight the Good Fight” in my ears...ALWAYS loved them!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, Marsha!

@anna-ripley

3 жыл бұрын

I vote for Triumph too! 😁👍

@alandavis1245

3 жыл бұрын

Gil Moore had a great rock voice too.

I just came across your channel, at 1:30 this morning after I got home from work, and I am hooked! So interesting, and your voice is abso-frickin'amazing!!♡ I've been binge watching ever since♡♡♡♡!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Love this song and love Ken Tamplins teaching.

@kentamplin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Patricia!

I really liked this analysis because any time I had a question, within seconds of me thinking it, you gave the answer. Very prepared in guiding your audience to specific points. Really enjoy what you do. So facile and positive.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great tips in here. Great Comprehensive Breakdown Ken.

I love the tutorial and breakdown and when you emulated certain words with respect was hilarious Like you David Coverdale is one of my faves. Thank you for this!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

TY Ken appreciate all u do for us✌😃👍learning lots from u on vocals 101😉👌Love the way u describe his vocals...too funny😂✌

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

Oh man! This one is epic! And with your hyper-energectic take of it towards the end. 👍👍👍😉 Love that you put.some Aldrich pics, he isbawesome. (So are Beach , Vai, Vanderberg, and 🎸🎸🎸). Tou're so cool to watch. 🙂

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

Man along with all the analysis and the work and learning to vocals , production love the enthusiasm and the comical moments and of course not to disrespect each artist covered

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Awesome Ken! You’re great man keeping Rock alive. Outstanding vocals there

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! Rock on, Chris!

Wow! Finally! One of my favorite voice tones. Watching this Isolated Vocals leads to the conclusion that it is doable. Love the part where sir Ken records parts of the song on the spot. Awesome! Thanks a lot sir Ken and Happy Holidays!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!

I'd love to see you cover Slow and Easy one day, Ken. So partial to Dave that any covering of his song history is welcoming. But yeah, just a thought. Thanks, have a blessed day.

I love the breathing and quietness

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

This was pretty cool watching for someone that loves music but has no clue how music is made. Ironically, I was listening to Whitesnake's greatest hits while I was working out today:) Great job as always.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks, reid1boys!

I had to watch this 1. One of the many stories you hear in music lore is how Joe Elliot of Def Leppard was having a hard time getting a vocal down and it was frustrating Mutt Lange. Lange had recently worked with Coverdale who he said was notoriously pitch perfect and did not require a ton of takes to get a great vocal track. Mutt Lange considered Coverdale to be a great singer and loved his pitch. I agree. It's interesting that point out his pitch may not be technically perfect. But every line he sings sounds great and his notes sound like they belong. If I'm honest I'd never noticed that his notes may not be perfect. His voice is just on another level. Great rock singer.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that with us, Johnathon!

GREATEST ROCK SONG! This vocal performance is amazing! Such a great sound!

Glad to hear these isolated vocals which gives me hope knowing that when I see that I'm not that far off as singing along with fully produced tracks can throw the common person off but hearing the isolated vocal gives insight wish I heard these 20 years ago might have given me more confidence to get on stage and not worry about what people would think. It is all a mental game in the music world for sure.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

😀👍

I am celebrating xmas big time... I just got gifted the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Lessons! Best.Gift.Ever!!!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on, Virtual Human Experiment! Keep us posted how it goes.

Awesome Ken, thanks for sharing!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

David coverdale rocks Ken he is awesome has a great range great vocals great tones love his growling sound he does when he sings his hard rock songs it worked for him he has lost a lot as he has gotten older but always loved him and whitesnake still of the night is a awesome song so is here I go again is this love now you're gone all awesome songs David coverdale rocks Ken love your covers of his songs and your demonstrations Ken singing like him and the explaining man 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

He's one of my favorites, Cade. Glad you enjoy him, too.

@cadeevans4623

3 жыл бұрын

He's definitely one of my favorites as well Ken awesome you like him too as well

Wow! Great job Ken!👏

Whitesnake ruuullleeess!!! Rock on! ;)

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on, Luka!

To get that sound David Coverdale had made a huuuuge amount of workin' since his DP days! Virtually rebuilt his singing style from scratch. Also in this particular song we hear very strong influence of Robert Plant.

I just stumbled upon your channel. I’m a singer but not a vocalist. I often find that I mimic others but I don’t really know my own true voice. Example, Janis was always Janis. Whether going hard (POMH) or “softer” (MABM), it’s always that tone of hers that we instantly know and recognize. I can mimic her and I can (when in “good voice”) Whitney. Watching how you effortlessly recognize each nuance and replicate with your unique sound is enviable. My bad habits (under utilizing my diaphragm and singing from throat) would be my #1 need in a workshop. You are a vocal coach, yes?

@kentamplin

5 ай бұрын

Yes I am. kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

Good stuff,Ken!

Ken, your "closer muahaha" imitation put you on the map to be in a Halloween related musical haha. Great content, as always!! Your 80s breakdowns have been fantastic

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great work 👏

its great to see that an accomplished guitarist still whips out the air guitar. never needs tuning; never collects dust; can be played any(every)the

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Your best and most valuable series, Ken. Thanks a lot!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Niklas!

Still watching this when writing this. But loving it so far. Merry Christmas

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas! 🎅⛄🎄🤶🏻

Good to see ya again Ken.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're here, John!

Seems like you hit that hard! Sounds great.... That was a fantastic, detailed analysis.... thanks so much!

Great breakdown Ken! What also stands out to me is that, for a song that is so light on lyrics (V3 is V1repeated), DC varies the phrasing enough to keep it from sounding redundant. Tough to build momentum when repeating lines but he makes it work. Veteran move! Love hearing about the engineering techniques as well! Happy New Year!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! 🎉🥂🍾

Awesome tune, one of the most rockin songs ever, and the middle melodic parts, all around awesome song...killer!!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, -Marino!

As the sexy song that Still of the Night that it is, I've always perceived the whole breathy section with the pitchy screams as expressing the out of control, animalistic desire he's feeling. Who would be bothering with pitch in moments like that? 😄

@lauraarcher6996

2 жыл бұрын

😅👍

Smart rocker nerd. Love listening to you Ken

Great! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Paul Stanley.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

This ROCKS!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Merry Christmas, Bob! 🎅⛄🎄

"Fun" fact: David Coverdale stated in one of his interviews that he wasn't feeling well when recording his vocal tracks to "Still Of The Night". In fact, he only managed two or three takes (if I remember correctly) before he was about to throw up. So the heavy breathing in the middle gets a whole new meaning. It seems that he really had to take deep breaths in order to keep him "together".

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@randyreed1284

3 жыл бұрын

TRUE but that breathie sound gives it a seductive tone. That's effect he was going for

@Nissardpertugiu

3 жыл бұрын

The breathing is a style . In 70's record he s doing it .

Great analysis! it is another thing to hear the voice separately, it really humanizes David. I had not noticed the intonation errors. Ken after your analysis, I see more feasible to sing this song, applying what you suggest to do. For many years I thought this song as impossible for me to sing, i'll be trying these days. thanks!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

I love music and ever band you talk about is great. Funny thing is i cant sing a note. I only watch the videos you post because of your passion when you talk and explain things about singing.. 🎶😊

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're here!

Saw them in concert with Cinderella, awesome! Tom Keifer is my favorite screamer lol

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Love it..

Great!! The best analysis!!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Suru Suru!

A great video, Ken. 🤘 This might be my favourite video you’ve made so far!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing powerful singer

One of my favorite songs! Love your videos!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Another awesome video. Enlightening and very entertaining.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hey Ken! Great analysis! Thanks for all the effort to break down these parts and explain them. I loved your performance! Thank you for sharing!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@image30p

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

Bro i love your content. You seem like a cool dude as well.

I love David, and Whitesnake. You have a great voice yourself Ken. Glad I found your channel.