Musicians to me!

[Mytical]

Have a decent singing voice? Or know how to write music? Want to collaborate (everybody who does will be given equal credit, though this is not going to be a song that will be sold). I have a song.. but I've learned a couple of things. My voice can make ears bleed, and I have NO clue how to use things like Audacity to make it sound halfway passable. Warning : This is a Gospel Song.

[EricKei]

I can sing pretty durn good, or so people keep telling me; no idea why Baritone range, and used to choir/choral singing. Best with a group.

I have Audacity (to keep things in a consistent file format) and I can do a sample or something if ya have a specific song you want me to pull a verse from.

[firecat88]

Supposedly I sing pretty well. That's what my friends tell me, anyway. My credentials include 6-ish years as a Sweet Adeline, 7th grade choir, church choir when I was in high school, and various talent shows. Generally a lead (soprano), but I'm flexible. I actually made a side-side blog on Tumblr because I've been recording myself singing lately.

[fireheart]

For Mytical, if you think of Sweeney Todd (either movie or Musical) a "baritone" would be Judge Turpin, a "soprano" would be Joanna. (and for everyone else's benefit, Sweeney and Anthony(?) are tenors (arguably Sweeney could be a bari), Mrs. Lovett and Lucy are both alto/mezzo-soprano and that's all I can think of.

[EricKei]

To build on what FH said:

Highest to lowest: Soprano (female) > Alto (f) > Tenor (m) > Bass (m) (Baritone is the high end of Bass)

Some good examples can be found here. The topmost (Mariah Carey) and bottom-most (an Oktavist -- a full octave below the bottom of Bass) are extremes, though.

[Mytical]

I'll be sending the lyrics today. I've tried to edit it so my voice won't crack trying to sing it, but so far no go. lol

[cindybubbles]

I'm a good alto.

[EricKei]

Got 'em. Any idea of the style (beyond Gospel/choir-y), speed, etc you're looking for, or would you like us to just give it our best shot and see how it turns out?

Do you have a specific song/group of songs whose style you wish to emulate? If you think it would be easier to sing some yourself, just record yourself doing one verse and the chorus -- if it's starting to get too high or low for you, just shift by an octave. We can play with it and see how it comes out ^_^

Starting to get enough people in here to make a nice group sound for it

[Mytical]

Just your best shot for now. However, I will be sending you a file of me singing the first few lines..once I figure out how. I think you all will be a better judge, because my voice always cracks lol.

[fireheart]

To build on what FH said:

Highest to lowest: Soprano (female) > Alto (f) > Tenor (m) > Bass (m) (Baritone is the high end of Bass)

Some good examples can be found here. The topmost (Mariah Carey) and bottom-most (an Oktavist -- a full octave below the bottom of Bass) are extremes, though.

I was TRYING to make it easier by providing examples

FYI, I'm somewhere around mezzo-soprano/alto. (mezzo is basically halfway between the soprano and alto) If I'm doing any choral pieces, I'll typically take the alto part as it's less strain.

[EricKei]

Just sing whatever is comfortable for you, Mytical ^_^

Assuming you have either a mic or a headset -- Just use Sound Recorder, it's built into Windows. It's really basic and less intimidating than a proper suite like Audacity (tho a suite will be needed to mix the actual songs later on -- I can only do very basic stuff, so I am afraid I won't be much help there)

Make sure the mic/headset is active, Go to the Start Menu, and type:

sound

or

sndrec

-- The "sound Recorder" should appear at the top of the menu. Click that Record button, then start singing. Hit Stop when done and save the resulting WAV file -- the controls look like those on a tape recorder or video player. Make a few different files (we'll never tell! ) and upload the one or two you are most comfortable with to Youtube or something; just make them Private and send us the link -- people without the link won't be able to access the "vids"

I'll try and do a verse or two myself this weekend to see if it's what yer looking for

[RootedPhoenix]

I have mixing gear that could help. I can't promise that I'll be amazing at it, but if you tell me what you want the results to be, I'll do the best I can.

For those who know what this is, I have a copy of Ableton Live 9. As far as skills, I've taken classes to understand mixing, but Live is pretty new to me.

[Mytical]

Ok I just can not figure out how to send this file. So.. I am sending those interested my Skype account name. Don't know how much it will help, but will sing a few bars in what I am aiming for, with the understanding that if they have better music to fit it, that is great

[RootedPhoenix]

Mytical, I'll add you as a contact.

Do you have any lyrics? You could send them via Skype. (I say this because last I knew, Skype stayed out of trying to claim any ownership of messages sent via its service. I know you're not selling it, but I am protective of everybody's right to their stuff. )

[Mytical]

Doh forgot to send you a copy didn't I? I will send via Skype