Performers who inhale only through their nose when singing

[morosco]

Posted: 1/21/21 at 10:50pm

Can anyone explain why some singers might do this? Is it an accepted technique? Or is it done if a performer is having some temporary vocal problems? 

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[Tag]

Posted: 1/21/21 at 11:09pm

He was probably sick.  He doesn't do it HERE.
But he's fantastic either way.

[morosco]

Posted: 1/21/21 at 11:13pm

You're right Tag. Thanks for the example. He must have been sick but he still sounds fantastic.

[EnochShow]

Posted: 1/23/21 at 5:27pm

It's a technique that can be used to help a male singer find the right placement for bright and forward singing.  He may have been having trouble finding his place of resonance for this particularly bright/high moment!  I also noticed he made it an acting choice for a few moments...  He sounds fantastic either way - He's a real talent, we need more of him!  Message him on IG and ask - he might answer the question himself!

[theatreguy12]

Posted: 1/23/21 at 11:54pm

He is fantastic, in both voice and acting. But drawing attention to the former where he is inhaling through the nose, it is a bit distracting. Such a great voice and performance though.
Seeing that clip also reminds though how truly awesome Donna was in the role. Bette is good, but Murphy just hit it out of the park for me.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/24/21 at 4:20pm

That stunt-cast guy who played the twice-impeached President of the United States did that a lot.