Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Saige Barlow-Voice Recital Hour-Nov 2

 Sadie Carlson - something by Patrick M. Leibergen

  • The beginning sounds like “Book of Mormon Stories” from Primary.

  • A lot better projection today! The core support is really strong.

    • The nasality is still there, so I would suggest taking the sound out of your nose and lifting the soft palate a little more.

  • Kennan sung this once!

  • This is a Scottish folk song

    • I think you should add a Scottish accent! I can hear an Irish accent, which means you’re on the right track. :)


Lauren C. - The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby

  • A little breathy, but the dynamics tie well to music therapy.

  • I think the top notes could be a little lighter, since those are easy to make sound louder.

  • Very smooth and legato, and the straight tone texture is very appropriate, even if it might not be intentional all the time.

  • I’m sensing a little tension in the throat, and I think releasing that might help.


Archer D. - “For Forever” form Dear Evan Hansen

  • Your voice type fits well with this song!

  • The expression is perfect! Or, at least it reminds me of what Ben Platt does in the movie.

    • You’re spontaneously creating a story that you wish was true, but it brings joy and helps relieve the pain from the reality of what happened. I can see that really well!

    • It is clearly a way for you to know that things are okay.

  • I noticed that the higher notes are harder for you to belt, and if you can figure that out I think that will enhance the way you sing the louder and higher section.


Tanner Doyle - O Mio Mato Ben

  • The facial expression is spot on! Love how you started and ended that way.

    • You maintained the message very clearly and very strongly! Well done!

  • Very in tune

  • It’s hard to use good emotional expression while singing a little more straight tone, and you do really well at that!

  • The diction is excellent! Man, I love Italian!


Lily G. - Ridente La Calma

  • I’ve sung this song before, but in a higher key (F major)!

  • Seems a slight bit tense, but it sounds gorgeous.

  • You seem to be moving your lips quite drastically, and I don’t think you need to.

    • I love how you portray the fact that you are content. Remember that the context is also that it’s about expressing forgiveness.

  • A little breathy at times, and I think you can use the notes where the notes are a little clearer and make that more consistent.


Hannah H. - Moshcenate… (that’s not how you spell it, but that’s what it sounded like. Forgive me, I don’t speak German)

  • Very forward and vibrant! Your voice is also very clear, and I love it!

  • Sometimes, there’s a little tension, but that can easily be fixed.

  • Very minimal movement in the lips, which is not a bad thing. In fact, using less movement helps with diction and doesn’t interfere with your projection at all!


Emily H. - Sorry, I missed it

  • A little far back, which might be causing some tension. It might have something to do with nerves.

  • The projection is pretty good! I think you’re core support is doing well for you.

  • I would suggest bringing the sound a little more forward and having stronger conveyance of the text, and you’re there.


Cassie Ingles - Sympathy (In Thee I Bear So Dear Apart)

  • I’ve sung this before! Such a pretty song!

  • Very forward and clear!

  • I can understand the words pretty well!

  • There’s a little bit of tension, and I suspect it might have something to do with nerves or something else.

  • Oh my gosh, you sound a lot like Aubrey Roskelley!! You two should meet sometime. She’s absolutely amazing!


Jessie K. - “I Want the Good Times Back” from The Little Mermaid

  • Oh yes, this is one of Ursula’s songs!!

  • The use of the chest voice and core support is just perfect!!!

  • The diction is spot on for this character!

    • I can tell you are really invested in your character!

    • You have a LOT of great acting ideas, and I am so invested!

  • Nice high A!

  • I want to listen to this over and over now!


Miranda M. - Everything Happens to Me

  • Very simply beautiful voice!

    • Like a Disney princess! Perhaps, Aurora?

  • This song might be from the Golden Age.

  • A lot less breathy than it was last time.


Brynlee D. - “Make Me Whole” from Lamb of God

  • What an ambitious song choice! I love it!!

  • A little bit of tension in the throat, and it’s probably a result of swallowed sound.

  • Excellent core support!

  • Less compensation in the throat and the mouth.

  • I love how you convey the message and the music! It fits really well!

  • Man, I absolutely love this song, and I love Lamb of God! I did it twice with ZYSC, and it was awesome!

    • It’s also the kind of song that 


Annica Bella K. - sneak peak of scenes! - excerpt from A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

  • Sibella - Annica Bella

  • Monty - Gideon Benge

  • Phoebe - someone else I can’t remember her name though. I think it might be Olivia Call?

  • I’m so excited about this!

  • The acting is fantastic!

  • The diction is very clear!

  • Very entertaining and hilarious!

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