MafiaScum Idol Season 1 (And the winner is...)

[Mina]

I think it's time for more SPIRIT OF ROCK AND ROLL. The best part is I don't even need a key change for those songs.

[Malkon05]

Are key changes to accommodate vocal range fair game?

So long as you aren’t editing your own voice. You can do the song in whatever key you want.

[Aristophanes]

Are key changes to accommodate vocal range fair game?

So long as you aren’t editing your own voice. You can do the song in whatever key you want.

I mean, I prefer redux/acoustic versions and assumed they would be fine too, as it's merely a style choice for the piece. (mentioning that because I'm doing it in this very round but also because it is relevant).

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Hey Malkon,
I usually have to sing early in the morning, like within an hour of getting up, not just because I don't want to bug my roommates for which this timing is optimal, but also because they watch tv SO LOUDLY that, from another room with the doors in between closed, it actually overwhelms my own voice in live chats and therefore does not work for this sort of thing.

Do you have any tips for how I can warm up or essentially stretch my vocal cords in the morning? I know it's not a optimal time for vocal recordings but it's the only time I can make work most days.

[Malkon05]

I'm going to sound a bit like a broken record, but I'm going to recommend checking out YouTube videos.

Here's one I found, but in no way would I say it's like "YOU MUST DO THIS" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQUo7eimhWA

[Flubbernugget]

Hey Malkon,
I usually have to sing early in the morning, like within an hour of getting up, not just because I don't want to bug my roommates for which this timing is optimal, but also because they watch tv SO LOUDLY that, from another room with the doors in between closed, it actually overwhelms my own voice in live chats and therefore does not work for this sort of thing.

Do you have any tips for how I can warm up or essentially stretch my vocal cords in the morning? I know it's not a optimal time for vocal recordings but it's the only time I can make work most days.

I don't know how well this generalizes but I personally have a reflux issue that makes it hard to sing in the morning. What usually helps is not eating 2 hours before going to bed, and if possible, sleeping and an angle instead of flat.

Try to drink plenty of water in the morning before singing as well

[lilith2013]

My general warmup is like - scales going up/down, variations of scales to mimic jumps between notes, and then another exercise that I will try to describe but may be very confusing: in a neutral/relaxed voice (almost like speaking), I "sigh" and hit the lowest note in my speaking range and then slide my voice all the way up to the highest note in my speaking range (as if you're really surprised), and coast back down to my neutral speaking area, and repeat (it kind of feels like doing a roller coaster with my voice). I also usually pick one of these 3 things to do with a lip trill to practice my breath support (kind of like blowing a raspberry). you can probably google these things for more detail (although I still am not really sure what to call the third thing).

[Not_Mafia]

Are key changes to accommodate vocal range fair game?

So long as you aren’t editing your own voice. You can do the song in whatever key you want.

I mean, I prefer redux/acoustic versions and assumed they would be fine too, as it's merely a style choice for the piece. (mentioning that because I'm doing it in this very round but also because it is relevant).

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Hey Malkon,
I usually have to sing early in the morning, like within an hour of getting up, not just because I don't want to bug my roommates for which this timing is optimal, but also because they watch tv SO LOUDLY that, from another room with the doors in between closed, it actually overwhelms my own voice in live chats and therefore does not work for this sort of thing.

Do you have any tips for how I can warm up or essentially stretch my vocal cords in the morning? I know it's not a optimal time for vocal recordings but it's the only time I can make work most days.

Go outside and scream, "You can't take the kids from me god damn it Karen" at the top of your lungs for 30 seconds, it opens your vocal tract and has lots of different vowel sounds

[lilith2013]

I think I sent feedback to everyone who said they were interested! Let it be known that I am not good at remembering to note positive things so I'm sorry if I forgot to do that in your feedback, I mostly tried to suggest 1 or 2 things that I would have done differently. Even if I didn't say it in your pm specifically, I thought you all were great <3

[lilith2013]

btw, I have a song, which is

mostly

sung by a male, but there are some female parts in it. is that acceptable?

[Haschel Cedricson]

btw, I have a song, which is

mostly

sung by a male, but there are some female parts in it. is that acceptable?

I think my opinion on singing multiple parts is clear!

[T-Bone]

Sing a duet and sing both parts. That'll show em! (that's what I would have done maybe)

[Aristophanes]

Sing a duet and sing both parts. That'll show em! (that's what I would have done maybe)

I've already considered this for a couple entries and may, at some point, follow through!

[Bellaphant]

I think I'm confused. So like...smells like teen spirit is nirvana..but what if I sung the version that is very clearly Tori amos' cover?

[Malkon05]

btw, I have a song, which is

mostly

sung by a male, but there are some female parts in it. is that acceptable?

Feel free to run the song by me. I'm not...saying yes or no yet. Preferably it's a song that's fully done by someone of a gender you don't identify with as that is the theme of the round...but if it's something like beverly hills...I might allow it.

[Malkon05]

I think I'm confused. So like...smells like teen spirit is nirvana..but what if I sung the version that is very clearly Tori amos' cover?

So long as the song was originally performed by someone of a gender you don't identify with, I'll allow it.

[lilith2013]

Ugh changed my mind. I’m really struggling with choosing a song, does anyone have any suggestions?

[Not_Mafia]

Ugh changed my mind. I’m really struggling with choosing a song, does anyone have any suggestions?

All Star by Smashmouth

[toolenduso]

Go outside and scream, "You can't take the kids from me god damn it Karen" at the top of your lungs for 30 seconds, it opens your vocal tract and has lots of different vowel sounds

Fun spin on this -- shout a different name every time you do it to

really

keep your neighbors interested.

All Star by Smashmouth

NGL, this is on my list of future possible karaoke songs.

Ugh changed my mind. I’m really struggling with choosing a song, does anyone have any suggestions?

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh let's see, I'll throw out some random ones:

-Helena by My Chemical Romance
-I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie
-Somebody Told Me (or When You Were Young, or Mr. Brightside...) by The Killers
-Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
-Thinkin Bout You by Frank Ocean

[Aristophanes]

Go outside and scream, "You can't take the kids from me god damn it Karen" at the top of your lungs for 30 seconds, it opens your vocal tract and has lots of different vowel sounds

Fun spin on this -- shout a different name every time you do it to

really

keep your neighbors interested.

This is hilarious!

I haven't shouted in at least 15 years though and the last time I did I immediately started crying afterwards because I'd lost my temper and that's only happened like 3 times in my life. Coincidentally also the only times I've screamed. Ever.

All Star by Smashmouth

NGL, this is on my list of future possible karaoke songs.

NGL, this is one of my current karaoke songs and has been for like 20 years!

Ugh changed my mind. I’m really struggling with choosing a song, does anyone have any suggestions?

I would suggest some Queen if you feel up to it! You could slay some of their songs!

Also, thanks for the feedback! I haven't checked those videos yet but I am excited to!

[lilith2013]

I found a song! Thanks for the suggestions <3

[Bellaphant]

Haha three of those are on my possible list

[Malkon05]

Just a reminder you have less than 48 hours left to submit <3

[Davsto]

Yeah so I have an ear infection or something similar so looks like this ain't happening for me sorry

[Malkon05]

Yeah so I have an ear infection or something similar so looks like this ain't happening for me sorry

Would a deadline extension help or are you asking to drop?

[Davsto]

we'll see how i feel tomorrow as deadline approaches because it might begin to clear up but I'd be surprised if an extension would really help as it's just started and feels p bad. I'll let you know tomorrow.