How to Sing Like Myles Kennedy, Alter Bridge. (Clean Power, Subtle Phrasing, BIG Range) NOT REACTION

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
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    Drawing inspiration from Myles Kennedy is a fantastic idea as a vocalist. His clean yet authoritative tone and expansive range and phrasing subtleties allow him to stand out as one of Rock Music's best vocalists. In this lesson, I break down several short singing phrases directly from Kennedy's studio performances and show how we can insert a little Myles into our own singing!

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  • @Andysproston
    @Andysproston 4 года назад +111

    I’m a singer who does a lot of live tributes and like cover acts of a lot of the singers you’ve discussed on your channel, I’ve only recently found you, but you’ve given me some really good tips to reach some milestones I’ve been struggling to attain on my own!!!

  • @elby6980
    @elby6980 4 года назад +110

    I love how you don’t cut out your mistakes, it shows how singing should be done, trial and error, much better than the vocal coaches that are too afraid to show anything other than “perfect”

  • @chrisliepe
    @chrisliepe  4 года назад +126

    Let me know you like this format for the "sing like" videos vs. some of the other ways I've done them so far!! This one felt best to me so far... more "meat" :) (no copyright issues)

    • @rodrigoblotte
      @rodrigoblotte 4 года назад +5

      This is fantastic. Could you do one for John Mayer and Ed Sheeran?

    • @Alextudorache38
      @Alextudorache38 4 года назад +3

      Great idea! Teaching this way is an effective way, because we can apply it to the songs we like. Just like Teaching guitar tabs.. Jeep up the good work

    • @YatiAcharya
      @YatiAcharya 4 года назад +2

      It's amazing! Do one for Benjamin Burnley!

    • @KhalilVaz
      @KhalilVaz 4 года назад +1

      Amazing as always! I enjoy this format of videos, surely it helps us a lot.

    • @fernandoherrerabastidas
      @fernandoherrerabastidas 4 года назад

      please please do Frank Ocean

  • @afterrockradio1328
    @afterrockradio1328 4 года назад +167

    You are officially the best teacher on RUclips!!! bar none !!!! I`m so tired of Ken Tamplin and his ''lessons'' . You actually teach !! Please stay like that !

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  4 года назад +14

      Thanks man! I plan to!

    • @mC_DiDiDiDiDi
      @mC_DiDiDiDiDi 4 года назад +29

      Ken tends to dress things up a bit and revert to "paid services", whereas this is more for the art and less for the cash, and I really appreciate that.

    • @kornhelius
      @kornhelius 4 года назад +2

      I think Ken is super cool and strong voice but why does he sound so shouty sometimes?

    • @kornhelius
      @kornhelius 4 года назад

      Also I don’t know if nasally is the correct word but he sounds a little too Bob Dylan at times.

    • @mathewhutchins2539
      @mathewhutchins2539 4 года назад +1

      Corey Rich because he shouts

  • @sls1035
    @sls1035 4 года назад +48

    His voice on The Mayfield Four records is insane. Summergirl especially

    • @ryanhole6610
      @ryanhole6610 4 года назад +3

      Check out the unreleased 2 tracks that went out...reigns over me and mercy rub!
      Some of the notes are beyond godly!

    • @sls1035
      @sls1035 4 года назад +2

      Ryan Hole yeah I've heard those. Reign over Me is crazy!

    • @withmygoodeyeclosed
      @withmygoodeyeclosed 2 года назад +1

      12/31...

    • @puffcrusader696
      @puffcrusader696 2 года назад

      One of the most beautiful songs

  • @imranhelmi1319
    @imranhelmi1319 4 года назад +44

    A teacher that teaches how to sing rock is the kind of teacher that i like!!!! Thankk youu!!!

  • @SplitSpine85
    @SplitSpine85 4 года назад +9

    5:52 you're saying bad PITCH! I had to replay that a few times 😂🤣

  • @YatiAcharya
    @YatiAcharya 4 года назад +15

    I've been trying to sing Blackbird to prove to myself that I can. This is gonna help a ton.
    Thank you so much, Chris. If I ever do record myself, I'll mail it to you.

    • @YatiAcharya
      @YatiAcharya 4 года назад

      @OC Jones my gosh that's a killer track. We're gonna get there someday.

  • @jackmarshall757
    @jackmarshall757 4 года назад +77

    Can you do a Mark Tremonti vocal video, He too is a under rated vocalist.

    • @theandiller
      @theandiller 4 года назад +13

      Jack Marshall there’s not that much too learn cause he barely uses technical stuff. And that’s coming from a die hard AB fan

    • @jackmarshall757
      @jackmarshall757 4 года назад +5

      @@theandiller so? doesn't have to be a video on how to sing like him it can be a video about how he works his vocals alongside Myles.

    • @MegaChorro123
      @MegaChorro123 4 года назад +4

      Jack Marshall
      Hell yes man! Mark is a badass vocalist!!! I love his heavy voice.

    • @leamzy
      @leamzy 4 года назад +6

      He sings with power and feel but his guitar skills are way better

    • @saidoterodiseno
      @saidoterodiseno 4 года назад +6

      @@theandiller Mark is a brilliant musician and he's a pretty good singer, I like the dark tone of his voice in contrast with Myles brighter tone, and his more aggressive approach on his solo project. He's in tune and all, but you're right; sometimes on his live solo performances it seems he lacks of a proper technique, mostly reaching high notes. I've noticed he delivers with too much force on live performances, maybe because of the adrenaline of playing live (not to mention singing while playing guitar is HARD) and sometimes it's not that necessary, you should be a little more relaxed to sing. But I've seen he's improving with time, that's a good thing.
      Also a big AB and Tremonti fan here :)

  • @AndresSanchez-wy5pi
    @AndresSanchez-wy5pi 4 года назад +12

    Best vocal coach ever, man. Thanks!

  • @TheUSNMA2
    @TheUSNMA2 4 года назад +3

    I could listen to you do a 3 hour video of Myles Kennedy. Rock on brotha...

  • @gabrielaaquino5672
    @gabrielaaquino5672 4 года назад +11

    Myles Kennedy Is a great SINGER 😍

  • @ruthlesstony2133
    @ruthlesstony2133 Год назад +9

    I like to call it the myles Kennedy whimper. He does it so much in his fortress album. The singer of opeth does them a lot too. I'm a closet singer as my sister's destroyed my confidence when I was very young but I still would love to be able to sing for myself. Learning vibrato and those "whimpers" would make me happy

  • @jonathanschubert9052
    @jonathanschubert9052 4 года назад +9

    I was about to ask you to do Myles!

  • @loganherzog1060
    @loganherzog1060 4 года назад +8

    Not editing out your mistakes when teaching is so important, I love that about your videos Chris - shows the human side of singing. When even live performances uploaded to RUclips nowadays are pitch corrected and edited to perfection in the studio and cellphone videos of live shows are taken down by record labels, it's so easy to believe that anyone who calls themselves a "singer" is perfect at what they do, and somehow above humanity. Don't get me wrong - professionals are amazing because they work insanely hard, but everyone makes mistakes. Thanks for being humble!

  • @firegoat73
    @firegoat73 2 года назад +2

    I'd love to see you interview Myles. You should put something out there as they'll be doing press for the new album soon...

  • @leonardodenilsonmartinezdu6965
    @leonardodenilsonmartinezdu6965 4 года назад +18

    Best RUclips teacher!!! You should do a how to Sing like Corey Taylor

  • @JesseCharetteMusic
    @JesseCharetteMusic 4 года назад +5

    Dude you’re awesome. Myles Kennedy is awesome to but your ability to be able to pick apart everything about his voice is amazing talent in itself

  • @supergeekotaku
    @supergeekotaku 4 года назад +25

    When someone steps on you 4:56

  • @davidcollins2648
    @davidcollins2648 4 года назад +5

    Myles Kennedy and Freddy Mercury are the 2 all-around best rock vocalists. Between those 2 there is no vocal technique they don't employ. Excellent video and great tips for improving your voice. Well worth any serious singer's time.

  • @rawandxyz
    @rawandxyz 4 года назад +9

    I can't believe you actually did this!! Thank you for responding to our requests! 🔥🔥 awesome video

  • @alejandrotaba4976
    @alejandrotaba4976 4 года назад +2

    Best Format ever, man... this single video showed me the whole light I needed to solve so many doubs I had, I improved so much just my following these instructions, thanks a lot Chris

  • @elby6980
    @elby6980 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic Vocal Teacher, you have an incredible voice and can’t wait to see your channel grow more and more as people learn about your amazing, hidden gem of a channel!

  • @arma1218
    @arma1218 Год назад +1

    This video is so insightful. 3 years later & I still find myself coming back to pick pieces for myself to use.
    I really like the way you work thru everything in real time.

  • @BenHirons
    @BenHirons 4 года назад +7

    Dude this is crazy helpful, i've paid for many in-person voice lessons that were far less insightful and more generalized than your videos. Top-notch stuff mate, please keep them coming, you are turning on a lot of light bulbs for us singers. Big Love Brother x

  • @nikolaadam4999
    @nikolaadam4999 4 года назад

    Hands down, most organic way to tap into different singing styles, you love your job and give it all and it shows, best thing on youtube, keep rocking and i hope you can make a living from this channel.

  • @AudioSoulHealing
    @AudioSoulHealing 4 года назад +1

    You're a great teacher and singer, thanks for breaking down Myles epic vocal lines, this was a lot of fun to sing along with... the nuances are incredible

  • @o.g368
    @o.g368 4 года назад

    Loved the new format with the short examples! Good work my man

  • @jeebusyaweirdo3733
    @jeebusyaweirdo3733 2 года назад +1

    One of the things that surprises is me with a lot of these videos is it illustrates a lot of things that I constantly do while I sing along to stuff which is a positive thing for me, because now I can improve.

  • @julyriver8851
    @julyriver8851 4 года назад +1

    I've enjoyed every second of this and not just because I adore Myles Kennedy. What a great lesson! So interesting and accurate. I can't sing a word but I couldn't resist to try something you did. Thank you so much!

  • @JTStudios
    @JTStudios 4 года назад +2

    I loved this video, Chris. This one was an absolute must for me. I was hoping you had done this one and to see you had made me happy. Myles' voice is absolutely incredible and I try to replicate certain aspects of his voice sometimes in my own work. (mostly trying to broaden my range and hit those high notes!)
    Great video my friend. I seriously appreciate your work.

  • @MetalhonicRecords
    @MetalhonicRecords 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video as always Chris! Myles Kennedy is one of the best rock singer of this era. you are giving away a lot of knowledge in these videos and I love it and also thanks for solving the XLR issue. :)

  • @RhysJohnson52
    @RhysJohnson52 4 года назад +1

    Great work on this video man I really like this format it!

  • @romanborky5696
    @romanborky5696 3 года назад +1

    Still coming back to this video what a great break down!

  • @JoaoGsg
    @JoaoGsg 4 года назад +1

    love your tips man,been watching your vids the last couple days,thank u!!

  • @ajlsoundwave
    @ajlsoundwave 4 года назад +2

    Excellent instruction and love how you demonstrate "how to" get there.

  • @shishirsingh772
    @shishirsingh772 4 года назад

    Hi Chris, thank you so much for all these videos! I've been wanting for so long to get into singing and I didn't find anyone who'd want to discuss the likes of Dave, Cornell and Myles. I go through your videos at least once everyday and they've helped me find my voice in just a month. Looking forward to a lot more videos, lot more lessons and discussing vocalists and their techniques. Thank you so much!

  • @DavidtheProducer
    @DavidtheProducer 4 года назад +1

    I was hoping this wasn't a "do Myles just like Myles" video... and it wasn't. I think EVERY vocalist should watch this. So well done. Cheers.

  • @BlackmountriseChOfficial
    @BlackmountriseChOfficial 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for your videos!! You're doing an amazing job here...! It's so great to see and hear the whole way with all the little offs and wrongs. Best thing ever you don't cut those out!! Thank you

  • @TheVaca11
    @TheVaca11 4 года назад

    Fantastic job!

  • @bassist4life775
    @bassist4life775 3 года назад +1

    THANKS FOR DOING THIS VIDEO, DUDE!!!!

  • @michaelscherer6416
    @michaelscherer6416 3 года назад +2

    Wow I jut subscribed because of your Chris Cornell video and I searched to see if you analyzed my other favorite Myles Kennedy!! Thank you so much!!

  • @Weloz92
    @Weloz92 4 года назад +2

    Damn, I had goosebumps when you "got lost" in that last vocal line! What a talent!

  • @jamiecucinelli
    @jamiecucinelli 4 года назад

    spot on and great explanation and demo!

  • @BennyWhatever
    @BennyWhatever 4 года назад +1

    This video gave you a new sub :) Myles is my favorite vocalist of all time. Thank you for this video.

  • @freehaven1
    @freehaven1 4 года назад +1

    Dear Chris,I've watched 'em all....and you are hands down the best vocal instructor on youtube.Your channel is going to grow soooo fast. That being said.....I absolutely love the ''Sing like...'' format, and look forward to many ,many more. cheers mate!!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  4 года назад

      This means a LOT.. thank you so much!!

  • @OverdriveMusic
    @OverdriveMusic 4 года назад +2

    The most informative singing video I've ever seen

  • @DeliciousMorsels
    @DeliciousMorsels 4 года назад +4

    Great topic for a vid! I'm seeing them next week! Myles is easily one of the best vocalists in rock music today.

  • @offesoatorte6415
    @offesoatorte6415 3 года назад +1

    you are an hell of a teacher! good job and great voice

  • @xavitiger
    @xavitiger 4 года назад

    I was thinking which format is better. First: I like both very much! Both were really helping me figure out certain things. But the one now, breaking down certain lines of cool material is very appealing and i did not discover on you youtube so far. For that I am very grateful. You are doing a great job here. Keep going! Thanks a lot for your knowledge and passion to share! Cheers

  • @chriswillis130
    @chriswillis130 Год назад +1

    Excellent job sir

  • @jefferydtodd
    @jefferydtodd 4 года назад

    This video and breakdown is fantastic!

  • @journeyfms
    @journeyfms 3 года назад +2

    You should've mentioned the high note in Summergirl from the Mayfield Four.😎

  • @OverdriveMusic
    @OverdriveMusic 4 года назад

    Incredible video! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

  • @rickysword3945
    @rickysword3945 4 года назад

    Thank you very much cool lesson! You have a killer pitch and voice, and brilliant analysis :D

  • @RafaelRechia
    @RafaelRechia 4 года назад +17

    Please teach some songs of the Chris Cornell's 20th years anniversary album "Euphoria Morning" and Jeff Buckley"s Grace too.

  • @GatoRockYou
    @GatoRockYou 4 года назад +2

    I saw many "how to sing" videos of myles and others, but this looks fucking real! love it! new suscriber!

  • @sleeper1023
    @sleeper1023 4 года назад

    I seldom comment on How To videos, but you've been really great at this. Keep up the good work, Chris! I learn something new everyday.

  • @llllllllllama
    @llllllllllama 4 года назад +6

    Great video! AB is part of my life, day wont go by without me listening to Myles. Could you elaborate at what technique, just how the hell does he do his thing in words darker than their wing? Its unbelievable.

  • @andood4167
    @andood4167 4 года назад

    Awesome to find you Sir! I have a lot of work to do on my vocals and I'm looking forward to seeing how I can improve. I think your break down and instruction methodology in this vid is excellent. Gonna check out more very soon! \m/

  • @glorioskiola
    @glorioskiola 3 года назад +2

    Really interesting. Thanks!

  • @PompeyMatt17
    @PompeyMatt17 6 месяцев назад +1

    Coming back to this as someone asked me to sing Alter Bridge's Blackbird...... got about halfway through....and that's as far as I got !

  • @thesho-waz6702
    @thesho-waz6702 4 года назад +1

    👍Wow, this video Tsuchiya me so detailed voice techniques. Thank you!🙏

  • @BlueIceMH
    @BlueIceMH 4 года назад +1

    Oh my ^^
    Didn't even know you had a Myles covering Video :o
    I discovered you a few days ago when i was looking for a potential video that teaches you how to add distortion to your voice.
    YOU sir really helped me a ton !
    Thank you !

  • @surfnwake
    @surfnwake 4 года назад

    Great! Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @hervemarschall8456
    @hervemarschall8456 4 года назад

    Thanks again, your way of explaining fits perfectly where I'm at with my singing now and it helps me connect the dots. For example : I thought I was doing support right (and it was only partially true) but now I can see that it's not the case and what I can do to correct it and it wouldn't have been possible without your vids, including this one (which is perfect for working on mix voice and support on high notes).

  • @4ziDahaka
    @4ziDahaka 4 года назад +1

    Chris you're such a good teacher, you deserve all the success that will come to you, I'm about to dive deep in your free lessons! Myles is one of my favorite vocalists, now we just need a Matt Bellamy video :D

    • @antho71718
      @antho71718 4 года назад

      Ohhh yes matt bellamy some Muse could be so cool !!

  • @FranAlcobax
    @FranAlcobax 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Chris !!! This stuff is awesome !! Make more videos of changing between bright mix and chest voice !

  • @KRayxKodessA
    @KRayxKodessA 4 года назад

    This is fascinating. Subbed.

  • @saidoterodiseno
    @saidoterodiseno 4 года назад +2

    Oh yeah!! Myles is one of the best 🙌

  • @LichtenfelsAndre
    @LichtenfelsAndre 4 года назад +2

    Hi Chris, I love your tutorials...... Ich stimme meinen Vorrednern zu: You are the best teacher on RUclips! Viele Grüße aus Thüringen (Deutschland).

  • @MuffinMcFluffin
    @MuffinMcFluffin 4 года назад +1

    So while I had the video on fullscreen, I thought it was so good that I hit Ctrl + A and Ctrl + C. Then I removed my Ctrl and V keys and swallowed them whole.
    Not only can I now sing like Myles Kennedy, but I too can also teach others how to shell out pipes like the eighth wonder! Thanks so much man!

  • @duorayhea4921
    @duorayhea4921 4 года назад

    Great stuff!

  • @Pharesm
    @Pharesm 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, good video, I have to check out your other stuff!

  • @jaboebro730
    @jaboebro730 4 года назад

    I like how you approach the exercises it's really legit.

  •  4 года назад +13

    Hey,
    If you take requests:
    Could you one day break down some Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace stuff? :)
    Keep up the great work.

  • @mC_DiDiDiDiDi
    @mC_DiDiDiDiDi 4 года назад

    You're good dude.
    I think I've ventured on a similar life progression; I totally relate to the notes and techniques you use.

  • @Fuffuloo
    @Fuffuloo 4 года назад

    I don't think I've seen your other "sing like x" videos yet, but I really enjoyed this one and got a lot out of it. Thank you so much for actually teaching and not just wasting my time like other RUclips vocal "teachers."

  • @faustomadebr
    @faustomadebr 4 года назад +1

    Just subbed... freaking good lesson.

  • @billykennedy8058
    @billykennedy8058 3 года назад +1

    Have you ever seen the rain it's a song that stuck in my head

  • @MrAdi17
    @MrAdi17 4 года назад +1

    Hey man!
    Great video. I've been practising his techniques since quite a long time and it's just great to see someone explain them so clearly.
    Just a suggestion, try covering the 'rasp' that he gets in his singing.
    Cheers!

  • @lucasbittar
    @lucasbittar 4 года назад +1

    Hey Chris! Your channel came up a few weeks ago and I can't watch anything else lol. I have just bought your course and I'm looking forward to it! I really like these "sing like" stuff. One guy I really love singing is Richie Kotzen. It would be awesome to understand what he does with his voice and stuff. Keep up with the great content man! Cheers from Brazil!

  • @aatreybhatt1999
    @aatreybhatt1999 4 года назад

    Thanks a lot for this!!

  • @JhoelRSMT
    @JhoelRSMT 3 года назад +1

    Great Video! ;)

  • @ronlussari
    @ronlussari 3 года назад +2

    Man you're a great teacher and a great singer. I would love to hear your analysis on Russel Allen and James Labrie. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @ramonverweij2509
    @ramonverweij2509 4 года назад +1

    Dear Chris Liepe. I've been thinking and working alot on my singing lately, hoping I can at some point reach my dreams of performing. And at this stage I just really wanted to say thank you. I've been all over the internet and listening to all sorts of teachers telling me all sorts of things but everytime none of them would point out the fact that to sing is to reach the full capacity of your voice without straining your voice just to reach the hardest notes. Out of all of them you really made me look at myself and showed me how I can be more efficient. Your video on how to trick yourself into singing higher for example: absolutely brilliant! You helped me reach the final notes I wanted to reach. When I started I could barely reach the high notes of hey there delilah. In the span of a few minutes I removed all heavy straining of my throat and finally sang Chandelier and Take on me without being sore after. All in just a matter of a few months might I add! Just by documenting the process of how you learned to sing and taking me on that thought train with you. And for that thank you. You're a great teacher and I wish you the best. If you read this I hope it makes your day!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe  4 года назад

      This is just GREAT to hear... EXACTLY why I'm doing this channel :) Thanks for sharing. Have you joined my free voice course yet? We go even more in depth on the stuff you learned in the "Trick Yourself" video.

    • @ramonverweij2509
      @ramonverweij2509 4 года назад

      @@chrisliepe I haven't yet but I was not aware your voice course was free! Ill join right away :)

  • @12DisturbedGuy93
    @12DisturbedGuy93 4 года назад

    Really loving this channel! Would be interesting to see one of these How To's with any power metal band, Angra, Dragonforce, Helloween etc.

  • @nicholasstacey4805
    @nicholasstacey4805 2 года назад +1

    You should do a video on Ian Thornley of Big Wreck. Dude always kind of reminded me of a mix of Myles Kennedy and Chris Cornell, while still very much having his own flavor.

  • @mad.dgaming6535
    @mad.dgaming6535 6 месяцев назад +1

    loved it man love youuu....
    i just subscribedd take love from asia
    (Bangladesh tons of loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)

  • @MrJulopoulos
    @MrJulopoulos 4 года назад

    the "will it ever change" thing is absolutely awesome

  • @NvidiaFanGamers
    @NvidiaFanGamers 4 года назад

    Wow you are amazing man, just awesome, i think myles likes this video...;)

  • @ronlussari
    @ronlussari 4 года назад +2

    Man, your videos are in another level. Pretty awesome! Would love to see a video like this about Russel Allen from Symphony X, James Labrie from Dream Theater or Edu Falashchi from Angra.

  • @KasumiFox
    @KasumiFox 4 года назад

    Awesome work! I just kinda missed the end of some phrases you brought

  • @Ksamenk
    @Ksamenk 4 года назад +3

    Great format, `please do another similar but with Devin Townsend licks!

  • @arkavagoswami3068
    @arkavagoswami3068 4 года назад +1

    awesome. really do love ur lessons..requesting to do a lesson on david draiman from disturbed plzz

  • @cameronc.362
    @cameronc.362 4 года назад +1

    I love your videos. They're very informative (although I'm not even close to being there yet). Can you please do a video on Maynard James Kenon(not sure if I spelled it right), the singer of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer? He has a really beautiful and soft singing voice, but at the same time can have a really strong, powerful, and agressive voice where it needs to be. He makes it seem so effortlessly. Wide range both musically and dynamically. Plllleeeaaaasssseeeee do a video dissecting his technique. His voice and writing style has been such a huge inspiration to me and I'm sure many others would agree.

  • @tilleisbaer3560
    @tilleisbaer3560 4 года назад +1

    My neighbours will love me practicing the snippits. But I like your teaching style, gj.

  • @MarsNovo
    @MarsNovo 4 года назад +1

    I‘m extremely inspired by Myles when it comes to my style of singing. Really liked your analysis. You sound similar to Chris Daughtry (who’s amazing as well) imo. :D subscribed!

  • @igornunes4938
    @igornunes4938 4 года назад +1

    Need a Tremonti video, love this one👏

  • @dzonyyya
    @dzonyyya 4 года назад

    Glad that I found your channel. Thank you for great content. You got a lifetime sub here! BTW, I love the Logitech MX-518 you got there. Best rat ever!
    I am just starting to practice serious singing as I was mostly singing few backing vocals while playing lead guitar. It's because I couldn't stand lead vocalists' attitude in my previous bands. Time to take the matter into my own hands :)