5 Things to AVOID when Recording Vocals

[@taterfight]

1. Dont eat late, dont eat spicy foods, dont drink before recording 2. Dont over-warm up 3. Get in touch with your head voice 4. Try lifting something heavy 5. Be willing to try anything

[@officialWWM]

Trunk McEight thanks bro :)

[@longjohnsonshagwell3377]

step 7 replace your vocal chords with a better set

[@christiannorton9400]

8. Bring enough capos for each testicle and the microphone. Ladies will only need one capo

[@elvancor]

@MomoTheBellyDancer But how are you going to learn how to do something without doing it?

[@TheSeanpatrickobrien]

@@christiannorton9400 where do ladies put their capo?

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Love the vocal warm up tips!! Excellent video Glenn and Chris!

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Great video!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harmonystudios1182]

@@SpectreSoundStudios great video!

[@timbrown7652]

Agreed fantastic Tips!

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

@@SpectreSoundStudios great video guys!!

[@FirebladeXXL]

what i love about chris liepe is that he absolutely embraces imperfection. he made me really experiment with goofy noises to find my mixed voice and a softer and less taxing way of singing high. i would have never even tried any of this stuff without his videos and him showing how you can find out stuff about your voice with just making all kinds of noises that at first sound super weird and then can become something awesome and refined.

[@LastToFall]

This is so awesome! Perfect timing, literally recording vocals for our next song today! Thanks Glenn :D

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

I'm glad we could help!

[@officialWWM]

It's too late for you then, lol.

[@LastToFall]

@@officialWWM haha fair, the last couple tips were helpful for the day of recording though \m/

[@BuddahBlueMage]

Huh, a vocal lesson on KZbin that isn't complete shit or snake oil. Neat!

[@BenChambless]

That wasn't a C5, that was a D5! Even more impressive, that was so high

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

I noticed that too. It bugs me, as someone with a really good sense of pitch, when people misname notes, especially ones that they sing themselves.

[@realcdnthreetles]

Doesn’t impress me at all. It’s just wrong.

[@craigstephenson7676]

@@realcdnthreetles getting the note wrong isn’t the impressive part, not everyone has perfect pitch

[@lucaverheyden]

This will probably be very helpful. Just about to record my first vocals, maybe even for the Oldies But Baddies contest! Greetings from Germany, Glenn.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

You can do it!

[@Matt-hn1qb]

"I still do weed... and it's illegal where I live..." - Chris Liepe

[@limbophonic1]

Oh I thought he said I still do wheat! 🤔

[@Matt-hn1qb]

@@limbophonic1 7:56🤣

[@danielgiller9718]

@@limbophonic1 nowadays wheat is more controversial😂

[@johncaccioppo1142]

Breadheads

[@djmartinfierro]

Legal

[@samboes8785]

When he starts doing the C5 example the first person that came to mind was Jeff Buckley, awesome.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Yep, totally.

[@ravenslaves]

I've gotten away from the Cookie Monster vocal style and have now embraced the Elmo vocal style. All made easier by following these recommendations.

[@MisterRorschach90]

The head voice description just changed the entire way I look at singing and screaming. I’ve never thought to do it because I thought it would be silly. But it actually works. Wow.

[@psmith2403]

Even if you're not a singer, learning how the voice works is suuuuuuuuuuper helpful when recording bands. I've heard so many demos over the years where you can hear the vocalist limiting themselves because of their technique and how it prevents an album from hitting its potential.

[@orlock20]

Yeah the cupping the mic mumbling growlers singers that have been promoted in the music industry.

[@jasonstallworth]

Solid tips here, guys! Yeah, alcohol and recording vocals don't mix...save it for after. The head voice is something I do in my warm-ups, which is extremely helpful when you go to start recording. And Glenn, dude, you're looking great and in shape!

[@marcoabyss]

"Learn to Embrace the Hunger" is gonna be my album title :P

[@gregs_music_corner]

This guy is VERY knowledgeable! Imma subscribe to him. One thing I definitely don't do is sleep on an empty stomach. I gotta try that. I really, really like his approach to (no) warming up. I stopped doing that when I hit my 40s, because I just didn't have enough stamina to sing and warm up anymore lol.

[@DreadedMetal]

Waiting to read all the hate comments about singers in the 80s being drunk in the studio.

[@johnstahlman9767]

it's why most of them sound like garbage right now, they abused their voice and lost their voice

[@skatterpro]

@@johnstahlman9767 And their good takes probably took a lot of effort, time and luck to hit.

[@lolnahnvm208]

@@skatterpro Anthony Green, dude. Some people just have it, man.

[@lolnahnvm208]

@@johnstahlman9767 Name one singer who sounds as good as they did in their earlier years? People degrade no matter what.

[@tforcya]

@@lolnahnvm208 who was also an alcoholic and addict up until Desencus

[@michaelfrancis1]

Cheers from Texas! Thanks guys! I need to track vocals. I have not done so in a while. I've been lazy over the pandemic. I needed this! Rock on! 🤘😎🤘

[@neozzickmixes3987]

I've found hot black coffee before singing seems to help me. Probably hot tea as well works, but more the hot (not scalding of course) liquid helps the vocal chords relax maybe. Can't really explain it, but I feel it.

[@sebastiancordero237]

things to avoid when recording vocals. Number 1: A singer

[@offtherealm5438]

Ever meet a singer who owns their own mic? ......or a nice PA system?

[@WizardOfArc]

🤣

[@Lawrence330]

@@offtherealm5438 Nope. A couple of friends and I started goofing off in the garage, just for fun. My bud put an ad up on CL and FB for a singer and every single one asked if we had a PA. "No, jackass. I have a $2500 rig all in. My bud has at least that much, the drummer has nearly $4k in his kit. YOU pitch for the PA." Needless to say, we don't have a singer.

[@FOHFILMS]

That "C5" was actually a D5. lmfao

[@brendanoneil3489]

love extreme vocals but that guy sounds like a cheese grater to me, like too harsh distortion. A minority view i accept.

[@dragon-id5uj]

@@brendanoneil3489 at first i was thinking the same, then it started to bear resemblance to some freddy mercury lines & i kinda dug it

[@brendanoneil3489]

@@dragon-id5uj snap! he can sing really great, and knows his shit, just his distortion tone doesn't make me wet my knickers...

[@supersonicsroots]

Even higher then..

[@JeiShian]

@@brendanoneil3489 it's a demonstration of the chest voice I think

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

Chris Liepe rocks!! I needed this today!

[@fredrikstennabba]

Gleeeeeeennnn!! Where is the warm audio mic vs U87 shotout? And the slate mics?? I NEEEED THEM MAAAAAN! Cheers from Finland 🤘

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Coming soon!

[@Espresso101]

It'll be even better if it includes both Warm Audio 87 mics. The first one and the new R2 version compared to Slate and a real U87

[@isaiahsalas9760]

Serendipity, my dudes. I’m getting ready to start recording vocals and I stumbled upon this video. Thanks! 🤙🏽

[@towerofsilence21]

Anyone else catch Chris’ “ ...if I was ALWAYS stoned...” lol 7:57

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

What about it? Lol

[@DreadedMetal]

I'm so glad my random warm up technique is actually a legit warm up. It's always worked for me

[@Danny_Aniss]

Already have one crossed since I don't even drink! Nor smoke Gotta take care of them vocal chords

[@marpsr]

I can attest to #2. I sing along to tracks while lifting and it really helps. Also gets your breath going.

[@plumbummusic2051]

I'm more surprised I actually already do a lot of these, and I'm not even a (lead) singer. Though I watched some of Chris' videos before

[@mikeyhodge6191]

I’m actually getting ready to record vocals for my bands project, great timing for this vid. Thanks and FU Glenn! 🤘

[@Mop_v21]

MY LIFESTYLE DETERMINES MY DEATH STYLE

[@scrutiny8311]

Love you both, we have learnt so much over the years with both of you

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

1)I don't eat as much spicy as I use to, I don't eat cheese because it bloats me and I don't drink because it effects my wind and stamina. 2)I don't over warm up or I'll blow past my peak(I learned that very early in my playing). 3)I've gotten keenly in touch with my head playing(what I think I sound like versus what I actually sound like recorded) and learned to match the two(learned that early too). 4)I regularly weight train 6 days a week. 5)I seek out new things to help my playing. Everything this guy said I actually stumbled on and applied to my life as a drummer when I made the decision to change my lifestyle to support my art and I felt the difference immediately. It took years of injuries and physical rehab from my injuries to learn that if I really wanted to maintain and extend my explosiveness on the kit something had to change(actually one of my rehab doctors who was a 3rd degree black belt in martial arts revealed a lot of the lifestyle changes I needed to make as well as the concept that a fast muscle is a relaxed muscle). And being frank...other musicians regularly say I play with the energy of a 20 year old and the tastefulness of an old guy(I'm 56). All of these principles apply to every instrument. 💯

[@SuffyANX]

Glad to see mention of Spencer Sotelo in here. Dude is an absolute monster vocalist, both technically and creatively, and somebody that people in all styles of rock and metal can learn from.

[@magwitch]

Cheers Glenn and Chris! That head voice metal scream was awesome!

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

Latecomer here, but fellow singers, I can't recommend Chris's lessons highly enough. He's got some brilliant tools for singers of numerous genres. Thanks for these videos with Chris, Glenn!

[@Lurklluciano]

I've been following these tips since forever. Because I have a tendency to have a lot of acid... last year because of COVID I fucked up eating a lot of crap or drinking way too much...And I had a hard time with my vocals... Also these tips are not only to record in a studio but is something that all vocalist should be doing... We should protect our instrument guys!!!

[@BoyGeorgiaX]

It’s nice to see Glenn having fun

[@th3gr81]

Chris Liepe is all over KZbin, I love that guy, he helped me improve my voice significantly.

[@CyberChrist]

Dr. Luke: "Be willing to try anything." Ke$ha:

[@wastedninjadude]

This man singin a D5 not a C5. Even more impressive.

[@silent-trouble]

Chris is so amazing. I just recorded a new track and im not really happy with my vocals at all (im an amateur). I have a hard time to get my voice to sound more powerful, especially on lower pitches. If i am in good shape and hit a higher note somewhere i sometimes get into this natural distortion which is really cool but most of the time i feel like im not really behind it. I consider taking his course some day in the future when im not broke

[@magusmelanie828]

Great video - this has got my hyped to be brave enough to get tracking vocals again

[@BunkerAudioPanama]

Great stuff as always! As I inherited from my Dad, you never stop learning!🤜🤛

[@brodie65708]

Gleeeeeeen! As a vocalist, this opened up a new world of possibilities and ranges I've never even thought I could do. Thank you! ,,,, and Fuck you very much! :)

[@omnicide213]

Thanks 😊 I usually record my own vocals. I’m going to a studio by the end of the month to record some vocal tracks for my band, so this is helpful tips for my first time at a studio.

[@andrewkoastephens210]

Very cool video! I learned a lot here! Sleeping of a full stomach would not have occurred to me but looking back I know this to be true.

[@piecaptain991]

PLEASE do more with Chris! This collaboration is like my dream duo. The best vocal coach on KZbin and the best sound engineering channel, I have literally dreamed of this collaboration, no exaggeration.

[@bradzillarocks]

Good advice here. For prep I would recommend cardio cardio cardio. No dairy or red meat before singing, and room temp water and Throat Coat tea do well for me.

[@i.q.sandrozuniga3593]

With no doubt, the best tips ever! Thank you, it was very amusing and useful.

[@thygod]

11:40 "I'm gonna hit a C5" > hits a D5

[@Wyzz222]

was looking for this comment

[@guitargirl6323]

leave it to a singer to be sharp.

[@JeiShian]

He's just flexing while being humble😁

[@Dbo704]

One of the most useful videos I’ve literally ever seen. Thanks dudes ✊🏼💯

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

You’re very welcome!

[@josiahgill1176]

Guys for realz, thanks for the tips. Best advice I’ve found for a while. My voice has always been on a day to day rollercoaster, never suspected it was my lifestyle. Passing the peak leads to SWELLING, omg, THAT’S what that constricted feeling is!!!

[@pricklyprogramming8801]

So I have one thing to add to this video. I am a singer in a punk band. I have very compressed vocal style, very much like Dave Mustaine from Megadeth or Fat Mike from NOFX. When it comes to drinking and smoking effecting my vocal ability I can say after 12 years of experience, that for me personally(and I don't really understand why) when I quit smoking weed my singing ability goes out the window. My ability to harness that lifting something heavy technique of compressing my vocals just disappears, and I can't hold a note, and my voice cracks like an Auto tuner. I never drink before recording or performing and I always eat dinner around 6 so these things shouldn't be effecting my vocals. But as soon as I start smoking again, like that very same day, all my singing abilities seem to come right back. I am not professional and have never warmed up for singing ever. Not sure if this is relevant to other musicians but I truly believe there is something to smoking positively effecting vocal performances, at least for some people

[@lilrexgoffical]

LoL i like how excited he gets but he's fun an insightful at the same time🤘

[@buhimoth]

“Chris Liepe?” More like Chris LieBae. His lessons are sick.

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

I didn't realise it until now, but for 35 years I've been using "Piece of your action" as my head voice warm up before gigs.

[@seanshea8596]

I gave up milk in my coffee and improved my voice a lot on tour. The Dairy thing is real and even a small change helps a little. Great Advice all over here.

[@peehandshihtzu]

10:02 Glenn's bullfrog impression, :)

[@musician1971a]

There's a video I will want to watch over and over! Hoping I will be able to get these sounds come out of my throat!

[@tonyholden7099]

Love this channel . So much awesome information.

[@skinbagmusic9530]

When he would sing the really powerful loud notes it reminded me of the Rev

[@TrashMojo]

I've never had someone breakdown throat positions and compression this way and I couldn't be more greatful

[@patlampo9288]

Very awesome helpful info😀👌 thanks a million!

[@hadleymanmusic]

I sing tv shows characters lines as I happen to be near to hear the tv.

[@aaronlaguda]

Fantastic real topic . Great stuff . More like this .

[@christopherecatalano]

Brilliant stuff! I can really hear in the guest speaker’s voice how he puts these tips into practice. Silky, connected and resonant. And crazy good when he does the singing demo...The main guy also has great voice too...for scaring the shit out of me🤣 Fantastic and inspiring stuff!

[@musicmore5169]

That's sweet ,you draw those yourself LMFAO.........love ya Glenn keep the show going I'll always tune in.

[@spicymeatbanana4611]

Amazing video! When you said try everything and let accidents happen I can attest for that, I was singing a song I had written and on the last couple takes I don’t know the technical terms for this but I let my voice go and opened up a real aggressive gritty but still full sounding voice and I was like “THATS THE ONE” and it’s the take I used

[@CoolMetal]

🤘Awesome! I learned some stuff from this dude! I'm gonna have to get this dude's lesson when I have time.

[@alfeberlin]

This wasn't mainly about avoiding things but mostly about doing things! Great tips anyway :-)

[@WmBarrettSimmsMusic]

Love the Lewitt in the cover photo. I bought the LCT 240 pro and love it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@DarkArachnid666]

1.) Alcohol also dehydrates the vocals which, for obvious reasons, is VERY bad. 2.) In case you were unaware, humming randomly is one of the BEST ways to warm up. 3.) The quality of your falsetto says A LOT about the health of your voice. 4.) This is a cool trick. I'm stealing this one.

[@geologyjohnson7700]

Dudes voice is immense, I wish I was even half as good!

[@xT1Kx]

Bad ass video. Love how informative you guys are 🤘🤘

[@celestialode]

Regarding the over warm up thing. A singer should create his own set of exercises that do not focus on tone but instead focus on things like breath, excess of air, removal of body/jaw/muscles strain. However scales are anything but counter productive. The idea is instead using them wisely so in case of a gig or recording there's no point stetching yourself to the limits or breaking point of the voice However reaching 2 or 2 and 1/2 steps lower from that is actually quite beneficial

[@Mark-zi6nt]

I wanna see Glenn's progress using this technique. Can we expect Glenn doing vocals anytime in the future? :D

[@ravenonthecross]

he said in a q&a that it's coming

[@Mark-zi6nt]

@@ravenonthecross Thank you :)

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

I feel like this is better advice than the last video and every video I watched on his channel 😂. Love the lifting heavy shit to control grit on your voice. Gonna have to try it.

[@Archaic1Eye]

Awesome tools. great stuff guys!

[@JamesJonesReverendJ]

Great session!!

[@elijahpostdc]

Wow! Great tips. Gonna try this shit out!

[@jeffboyd7719]

So really its 2 things to avoid when recording vocals and 3 things to do when recording vocals.

[@aguynamednathan]

I did musical theatre for 15 years. What worked best for me was to warm up with breathing first, then scales, then a song that was just a little bit too high for me. But above all, doing that five nights a week was what really kept my voice in shape!

[@stefankessels]

C5 is explosive!! nice....gotta try that 2morrow!! thx!!

[@theatomicbunny2935]

Always GREAT INFO! Awesome video, YOU GUYS ROCK!

[@oldschooljohnny]

I just started recording vocals, and all these tips come in handy! Thanks Glen

[@waedi73]

It was horribly how the guy try to scream into the mic that is placed 90 degrees off ! I clicked the thumb-up for the great education ! Great show !

[@johnstahlman9767]

The getting in touch with your head vocie is crucial to be able to make high pitch screaming vocals. Especially those in 90s screamo and those in black metal

[@universeconsciouscitizensc592]

Excellent, practical, and demonstrated vocal goodness. Thank you.

[@harrymanbach]

Matt Pike lifts a train when he does vocals and gargles lava daily.

[@bradjaggard1836]

harsh truths, but needs to be said. thanks again Glenn and Chris.

[@Blakes_guitar]

Thanks so much you guys!!!! This has helped me out an insane amount. I am a spicy food addict and I've been having some of these issues the last couple weeks of tracking.

[@laketownmusic]

My mind has been absolutely and utterly BLOWN

[@tcos332]

3:04 No unfortunately I’ll wake up hungry and cranky and eat more lol. This is a great interview, with great points I hadn’t really considered, but this part did make me laugh 😂

[@jtwee6590]

irony... when i started getting a beer or 2 in to loosen up before vocal recording, i got a throat-singing in my normally falsetto-friendly vocabulary. like, started mixing radiohead and heilung, and everything in between

[@devon-graves-studio-D]

You are actually just sharp of C#5 Chris :) Love your work, but I'm gonna need another one "for me" :)

[@DenisAshton]

These ideas are so counterintuitive and odd, but he sounds phenomenal! So I will try to take this info into consideration and implement! Thanks so much guys! Chris seems like a philosophical, revolutionary type.

[@k.g.alatore355]

Mike Patton is 53 years old and has roughly the same vocal ability as he did 30 years ago. Never drinks.

[@jefgirdler7232]

I'm obviously very late to this party but... Glenn, you're a vocalist? Maybe i've just missed the videos where that's demonstrated. Got any favorite demonstrations of your vocal work?

[@icestorm_rb9057]

i think that's my favourite catch line now. "Put down the bong and PAY ATTENTION"

[@jacobdejongh9042]

Ahhh hell yeah, loving all of Chris' collabs recently!!