The Human Voice - Part I
"The human voice is the organ of the soul." - H.W. Longfellow
I have become intrigued by the many and compelling sounds the human voice can make separate and apart from instruments. Start by watching this amazing explanation - and DEMONSTRATION - of all the parts of the human voice and the ways those parts can be used to make sounds: “The Human Voice is the Best Synthesizer.”
Astonishing, right?
Let’s listen to the many and various ways a single voice can make music. The first few will feature familiar songs with all the parts, including the sound effects, being created by one voice.
Jared Halley: Imagine Dragons
Peter Hollens: Dragon Born
Peter Hollens: I See Fire
Mike Tompkins: We Are Youn
Mike Tompkins: Blinding Lights
Petra Haden: Psycho
Petra Haden: Silencio
Now let’s look at some different ways to use and have fun with the human voice.
Bobby McFerrin: The Pentatonix Scale
Yodeling and Whistling Competition
Okay, so what did you think and what did I miss?
Please share any other forms of acapella music you like and know.
Stay tuned for group acapella inspiration in Part II.
Hugs!
Jena
P.S. Do you agree that the human voice is the organ of the soul?
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I LOVE THE MONKS SO MUCH!!!!!
The Pentatonic scale is very cool. A gateway into musical improvisation that is accessible to musicians of all technical levels. If you are stuck with an instrument, give it a try!
I'd encourage y'all to try yodeling. The basic idea is not very hard, and you can figure it out experimenting, though I suggest you close the windows while you work it out.
On throat singing, I found this excellent video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCgzLdCWJrE) from the Didge Project.