Now this was a video with A BUNCH of new information to me. I love the way you not only analyze what other great singers are doing, but teach us how to do it. But this? Additional vocals that don't just sit a third above the melody and copy it verbatim? I never, ever thought about what exactly makes those background vocals great, and the things you pointed out here really seem so basic, so fundamental that implementing them well is, in combination with a solid singing technique, practically everything one would need musically to be a GREAT background vocalist. Chris, thank you so much for just sharing this information for free! (Also, actually teaching us so much for free is pretty much the best advertisement you could run for your course. "If he teaches us this much for free, what will I learn when I actually pay him?")
Chris you are inspirational. Ive been a self taught metal vocalist for a few years now. I started listening to and practicing with your videos on my way to and from work a few weeks ago and ive learned so much. Thanks for the content, keep it up!
Honestly I find it amazing that someone finally talks about this. I do backing vocals in my band and always wondered about these kind of differences but there is very little information online. Would like to see more. Thanks
I do leads easily and always strugle with harmonies... it´s something I'm still learning and improving, using the Smule app.... Amazing video Chris !! 🤘😃
Sweet! Great tips brother ;-) I often times perform BG vocals for my clients recordings and they are tough! Thanks for helping make things easier and more creative.
Glad I found this. My friend is so good with background vocals but not me so much. I am working with a vocal coach now but we haven't touched on backgrounds yet.
THE video I was waiting for!!! I am stoked and thankful beyond words! This alone will save me more money in my next month's sessions than what I paid for your entire class! Best investment I did in a long time!
It's right on time! There's a lot to digest, and being patient is the hardest part, but I see improvements, namely in the confidence department. Not to brag, but my Mickey Mouse is getting pretty good, hahahaha
Every video you do,i love u even more man.I actually never sang cause im shy and thanks to your videos i kinda try to develop and discover my voice.Everyone can sing.Thanks Chris
👍 Chriiiiiiiiiiiiisssssss!!! I’M SCREAMING! WHAT A WONDERFUL VIDEO. I WAS LONING FOR SUCH INSTRUMENT FOR BACK GROUND VOCAL TECHNIQUE! I UNDERSTOOD BACK GRAND VOCALIST WAS MORE THAN SINGER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE. 🙏‼️
How cool. Having to redo all of the vocals for 10 songs because I rushed them all. One of the songs is in the vein of "Styx" and "Queen" for backups. I'll be able to experiment with the lead and backing parts soon with these things in mind, if all goes well.
It's cool that I now have these tips, but your videos don't MAKE me use them. It just gives this freedom. Feels really nice I don't know what is it honestly. And now I appreciate fully fb page. Still great videos, you change my life! Keep it up! EDIT: When it comes to creating chords, do I have to know the theory? Because I'm so in Jack White, Dead Poet Society, Dave Grohl mindset where I just wanna feel it. So will I develop it just by doing music and just doing stuff?
So glad you're connecting with these videos! I've always looked as music theory as "just another tool". Our ears, our inspirations (Jack White etc...) and our voices and instruments are all tools, and music theory is not replacing or instead of any of those. It is in addition... I like to think of theory as a set of cool colored lenses in some sunglasses. Everything you look at through the lenses looks different, more exciting and unique. When you know theory, you can see and hear things that you wouldn't have otherwise ever discovered. It's a HUGE creativity tool for me IN LIGHT OF my inspirations: Cornell, Kennedy, Staley, Sotelo etc... :)
This is something i'm struggling with which i think would be a great topic for a video, and i think probably most artists struggle with , is knowing how much to trust your own instinct when it comes to putting out ideas you have in your head, or at least trying to, and how you approach that vs constructive cirticism , ..which as many will know when you take music seriously you honestly have more constructive criticisim than you know what to do with , so i think a video about finding a balance between listening to others advice and when to just overrule and go with your gut could be really interesting and it would be awesome to hear how you approach that
Great as always!!Would really love to hear you talking about low notes,I’m a girl and it is one of my main restrictions when it comes to choosing material,all tips are different and prove to be unworkable..Mainly,whenever I get I lower I get super crispy and start frying which is confusing as heeeck
Totally... gonna do lots more! Be sure to browse the channel though... there are TONS there already! It's my most popularly requested and frequently posted type of video. Also, most of the "sing like" videos touch on this as well!
Great stuff Chris. Do you switch up a microphone for background vocals after leads are done or use the same mic but with different placement or distance? What’s your go to approach when micing and tracking?
Hey Chris I often find it hard to hit notes on some days that are not even high for my vocal range. Can you do a video on some simple vocal warmup to open up voice before singing?
YES! Both in Discover Your Voice and my Ear Training course, there is theory. And in my private lessons, I go as deep as anyone wants to go :) I try to avoid it on RUclips because most people don't want to go quite that deep here :)
I didn't double the lead. there are two sets of harmonies, each doubled, the lead vocal and the adlib vocal. Both the adlib and the lead are single takes. :)
I got a Chris Liepe Ad on a Chris Liepe video
haha... Google Algorithm isn't perfect I guess
😭
I love his brutal honesty
So happy you covered this. I would love to see a video where you dissect John Frusciante's harmony vocals in RHCP.
came here for the same reason.
I wanted this for so long!
I wanted to harmonize with my bands vocalist now maybe Ill be able to do it
I can't believe how close you are to 100k Subs! People are really discovering how great of a teacher you are.
Exciting huh!!!??!!
Now this was a video with A BUNCH of new information to me. I love the way you not only analyze what other great singers are doing, but teach us how to do it. But this? Additional vocals that don't just sit a third above the melody and copy it verbatim? I never, ever thought about what exactly makes those background vocals great, and the things you pointed out here really seem so basic, so fundamental that implementing them well is, in combination with a solid singing technique, practically everything one would need musically to be a GREAT background vocalist. Chris, thank you so much for just sharing this information for free! (Also, actually teaching us so much for free is pretty much the best advertisement you could run for your course. "If he teaches us this much for free, what will I learn when I actually pay him?")
RIGHT!! :) Thank you! ... For getting involved and digging into the material!
THIS is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Chris you are inspirational. Ive been a self taught metal vocalist for a few years now. I started listening to and practicing with your videos on my way to and from work a few weeks ago and ive learned so much. Thanks for the content, keep it up!
Honestly I find it amazing that someone finally talks about this. I do backing vocals in my band and always wondered about these kind of differences but there is very little information online. Would like to see more. Thanks
Chris
can you do "How to sing like Dave Mustaine"
I do leads easily and always strugle with harmonies... it´s something I'm still learning and improving, using the Smule app....
Amazing video Chris !! 🤘😃
Sweet! Great tips brother ;-) I often times perform BG vocals for my clients recordings and they are tough! Thanks for helping make things easier and more creative.
Glad I found this. My friend is so good with background vocals but not me so much. I am working with a vocal coach now but we haven't touched on backgrounds yet.
Hey man, again here to ask the video about Paul McCartney's singing. I know you're probably already working on that
THE video I was waiting for!!! I am stoked and thankful beyond words!
This alone will save me more money in my next month's sessions than what I paid for your entire class! Best investment I did in a long time!
Nice man! Glad it met you where you're at!!
It's right on time! There's a lot to digest, and being patient is the hardest part, but I see improvements, namely in the confidence department. Not to brag, but my Mickey Mouse is getting pretty good, hahahaha
This is absolutely incredible stuff! It makes so much sense, but it's stuff I never realised. Now just implement...
Great video! Thank you Chris! Genre agnostic is so great term! If you don’t mind I’m gonna steal it and use it to describe my band :)
Sure!
Congrats Chris on 100k followers!! This is by far the best singing channel! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Vincent!! Man you've been here since before the beginning! Thank you for your continued support and engagement man!
Chris Liepe Yeah, fan of your work even before we knew you could sing! Now singing is your forte!
Thanks for all the videos u do man! I really don't know too much english but i see all ur videos and i try my Best! Really really thanks
Every video you do,i love u even more man.I actually never sang cause im shy and thanks to your videos i kinda try to develop and discover my voice.Everyone can sing.Thanks Chris
You're welcome!
Awesome video again Chris. I’m doing some BV’s this week, so I’ll keep this in mind.
100k subscribers! Congrats and thanks for all the content and work you put in the channel!
Yaaayyyyy
👍 Chriiiiiiiiiiiiisssssss!!! I’M SCREAMING! WHAT A WONDERFUL VIDEO. I WAS LONING FOR SUCH INSTRUMENT FOR BACK GROUND VOCAL TECHNIQUE! I UNDERSTOOD BACK GRAND VOCALIST WAS MORE THAN SINGER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE. 🙏‼️
YOU'RE SO WELCOME :)
YEEEEESSS!!
I was waiting for this one to come out!!!
I wanna listen to the full song now🔥🙌
How cool. Having to redo all of the vocals for 10 songs because I rushed them all. One of the songs is in the vein of "Styx" and "Queen" for backups. I'll be able to experiment with the lead and backing parts soon with these things in mind, if all goes well.
It's cool that I now have these tips, but your videos don't MAKE me use them. It just gives this freedom. Feels really nice I don't know what is it honestly. And now I appreciate fully fb page. Still great videos, you change my life! Keep it up!
EDIT: When it comes to creating chords, do I have to know the theory? Because I'm so in Jack White, Dead Poet Society, Dave Grohl mindset where I just wanna feel it. So will I develop it just by doing music and just doing stuff?
So glad you're connecting with these videos! I've always looked as music theory as "just another tool". Our ears, our inspirations (Jack White etc...) and our voices and instruments are all tools, and music theory is not replacing or instead of any of those. It is in addition... I like to think of theory as a set of cool colored lenses in some sunglasses. Everything you look at through the lenses looks different, more exciting and unique. When you know theory, you can see and hear things that you wouldn't have otherwise ever discovered. It's a HUGE creativity tool for me IN LIGHT OF my inspirations: Cornell, Kennedy, Staley, Sotelo etc... :)
Background vocals are my thing. I do lead and harmonies but altogether makes a song and gives you good feeling.
I think backgrounds and harmonies are the best part of vox. This is great stuff chris im glad i subscribed. 😎
I agree :) Thanks for subbing!
Thanks Chris ❤
Thank you so much! It's a pressing theme!
You're welcome!
This is something i'm struggling with which i think would be a great topic for a video, and i think probably most artists struggle with , is knowing how much to trust your own instinct when it comes to putting out ideas you have in your head, or at least trying to, and how you approach that vs constructive cirticism , ..which as many will know when you take music seriously you honestly have more constructive criticisim than you know what to do with , so i think a video about finding a balance between listening to others advice and when to just overrule and go with your gut could be really interesting and it would be awesome to hear how you approach that
Thanks Chris this is really useful
GREAT CONTENT right here!
Thanks
Great
Mike Patton!!!! Do Mike Patton
Great as always!!Would really love to hear you talking about low notes,I’m a girl and it is one of my main restrictions when it comes to choosing material,all tips are different and prove to be unworkable..Mainly,whenever I get I lower I get super crispy and start frying which is confusing as heeeck
Also can you do more vids on Rock singing/ distortion singing?
Totally... gonna do lots more! Be sure to browse the channel though... there are TONS there already! It's my most popularly requested and frequently posted type of video. Also, most of the "sing like" videos touch on this as well!
Do a video on jason newsteds background vocals please, love your content i think you could give a lot of good tips on jasons vocals
Can you do a video on advanced harmony vocals?
Okkk nice
This music makes me think of Primms Hood Cinema 😭
Great stuff Chris. Do you switch up a microphone for background vocals after leads are done or use the same mic but with different placement or distance? What’s your go to approach when micing and tracking?
Hey, how are you getting no plosives that close to the SM7b? I get plosives with a pop filter in front of it with the cover on when I'm that close
Most of it is learning to moderate the plosives with my actual singing. It takes practice, but making those less as they come out in delivery is key!
Hey Chris I often find it hard to hit notes on some days that are not even high for my vocal range. Can you do a video on some simple vocal warmup to open up voice before singing?
ruclips.net/video/uChTcCFYyVw/видео.html
@@chrisliepe thanks
How to sing like David Gates of Bread. Can you please do that, Chris?
Are you going to release your album already?
That would be great!
Someday!!! :)
Discover your voice?
Hello could you please do Noah Sebastian from Bad omens
Thank you Chris i would love to see how to screamsing like him
How does someone actually get into a career of backing vocals?
Prolly just jobs, not a full career but I’m sure there are some!
I didn't know you could do r&B too! What is that instrumental?
Do you teach music theory?
YES! Both in Discover Your Voice and my Ear Training course, there is theory. And in my private lessons, I go as deep as anyone wants to go :) I try to avoid it on RUclips because most people don't want to go quite that deep here :)
I Wana sing the vocal harmonies to Bon Jovi dead or
Alive
How to sing like Anthony green? One of the most unique rock singers 😳
Guys any advice for me to sing background?
This video packs a lot in as far as advice for singing background! Check out the three tips this video offers!
@@chrisliepe yes i subscribed to the invitation thanks
The doubles of the lead vocal are the same recording layered or did you record the same line multiple times?
I didn't double the lead. there are two sets of harmonies, each doubled, the lead vocal and the adlib vocal. Both the adlib and the lead are single takes. :)
@@chrisliepe Thank u
What is the name of the best you sampled? I hear it everywhere
It’s from Logic Pro. Don’t remember the name :)
So this is what steve decided to do when he left blue for college...
This was a great video!!! Thank you for such a great insight! LIKED & Subscribed!! Grazie