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[Mercutio121687]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:27pm

Just do classical and opera. It takes like 18 hours to get approved. I look forward to hearing you! Ugh I have college stuff in a year. NOt looking forward to it. What is your voice part?

[Jus B]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:31pm

Wow, you sound great. It's difficult to believe you're only 17 yrs old. The only thing I can think of is just to audition with an age appropriate piece. Many theatre departments stress the fact that, while souding very mature got you the adult roles you wanted in high-school, in the professsional world they can cast adults to sing like adults. I dont know if that made sense, but this is a quote from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music audition guidelines. "DO select material suitable for youthful performers. Many students hide behind phony elderly voices and mannerisms, the characterizations that won them acclaim in the high-school play. Remember, we want to see who you are.
DO NOT attempt songs obviously created for mature characters ("I'm Still Here," "Send in the Clowns," "Fifty Percent," "Rose's Turn" and almost any Sondheim song.)"
However, you are auditioning for a high school program, so maybe mature is what they want to hear... I'm not sure.. well anyway, hope that helped :)

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:31pm

I'm a baritone (with a horrible cold that is ruining my voice). My files will probably be cheesy midis with my voice on top (thank GOD for cool edit pro) unlike your great files.

[Mercutio121687]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:33pm

What do you think i do for my own stuff? i just got lucky that i had a recording of me with an orchestra from my show. the next thing i'm recording is "if i can't love her" from "beauty and the beast"

[jmaclover]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:39pm

OMG

You're absolutely horrible! Now I am going to have to cut off my ears and kill myself! Why bring that crap here? Holy man - nick carter could have done a better job!

Next time you do the part, do it right.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:41pm

I LOVE that song...after only hearing you sing three times I can tell it will be perfect for your voice.
If you can get Cool Edit Pro it is an amazing god-given gift.

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:42pm

You're really good. I have Cool Edit Pro, but I'm not sure how to use it.

[Mercutio121687]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:43pm

WHat does cool edit pro do?

[jmaclover]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:44pm

Just kidding

[jmaclover]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:45pm

I was Éponine in France - anyone wanna criticize me?????

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:49pm

It was (not quite sure if it still is) the program which most producers used when recording their singers. The recording section allows you to lay down multiple tracks, punch into a specific area of a specific track delete portions of tracks, ect. (easy stuff). The mix down area is the real fun part. You can do well over 100 things to your tracks (such as echo, pitch change, flanging(sp?) ect.) to make them sound much more professional.

[Mercutio121687]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:52pm

rock on! i'll have to check that out. what songs are in your standard rep? (and what are you doing for college auditions?) perhaps we could make suggestions for one another.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:56pm

I'm probably doing "The Kite" from YAGMCB and "This is the Moment" from J&H for my auditions. TITM is my most performed song for auditions (and I am finally getting the chance to play Jekyll/Hyde as well as co-directing the show).

Updated On: 12/3/04 at 02:56 PM

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 2:59pm

One more question-How did you get through the copyright issue on soundclick?

[timote316]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 3:28pm

Excellent job. I'm very impressed (and quite jealous, but that goes without saying lol).

Also, I can't wait to hear you, jacob!

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 3:53pm

timote-I won't put any files on until I get rid of this darn cold.

[Mercutio121687]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 4:38pm

*sheepish* I ignored the copyright thing. Heehee.

They are mainly a rock site, they don't know a showtune...

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:39pm

Updated On: 5/27/05 at 05:39 PM

[jo]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:30pm

I've listened to all three songs and you sound quite confident with the material. I do not have a trained ear - I am just an avid theatregoer and have seen Les Mis several times both on Broadway and at the West End ( and even once in Paris), but I think your voice compares quite well with the professional stage actors.

Good luck and I hope you eventually make a career in musical theatre or opera ( as you did say you are also classically trained).

Btw, this is the kind of thread that I like to read on BWW - where young people are encouraged to pursue their dreams and the online community share their talent and experience.

[Broadway_freak]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 7:09pm

Just finished listening to "Bring Him Home", and I thought it was excellent. You have a very rich, cut-throat tone to your voice that suited the character nicely. Although I would suggest you lay off the vibrato in the beginning. Go for a soft head voice, and then build up the song gradually. Nice Job overall though!

[another_day_2day]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 7:10pm

awesome gift you have there...keep it going...i dont see how i could critzize

[Blair]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 7:51pm

Wow, are you sure you aren't like 35? Your voice is so mature. (and sexy, if I do say so myself, but that's not the kind of feedback you were looking for ) But seriously, you have one of the best high school aged voices I have ever heard. If I didn't know you were 17, I would have thought that that was one of the Broadway Val Jeans.

But for some constructive critisim, I agree with the others, Bring Him Home started a little too strong with too much vibrato. Tone it down a bit and it'll be perfect. And I hear strain on the higher notes, but since you said you are a baritone, it's all good.

Good luck with Interlochen! I would kill to go there for the rest of my high school years.

[cturtle]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 7:55pm

what a delite to hear you sing WHO AM I. i love that song! is it just me, or does that song have a huge range that pull off quite well? i look forward to hearing that voice on a broadway stage one day ...

[timote316]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 10:06pm

Don't worry, jacob, do not rush. Get better soon!

[jmaclover]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 10:07pm

Now I feel rejected:

*sniff* *sniff*