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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2013 18:16:36 GMT
Perhaps a bit of an odd topic, but I was curious as to what process Hayley goes through to warm up before a show. Is she the type who does several vocal exercises, or does she she just get on stage and blow us all away? In this video, she mentions that she likes to have her own space to collect herself before a concert: youtu.be/etzEu7cjkis?t=4m54s-Rory |
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Post by martindn on Feb 1, 2013 21:11:51 GMT
She has said several times in the past I think that she warms up her voice. And I have seen brief videos of her pre-concert doing just that, mostly singing scales. On one memorable occasion was sitting in Peterborough cathedral during a soundcheck, when I heard an unmistakeable voice singing a scale echo through the cathedral. A minute or so later Hayley appeared on stage to do her soundcheck.
Martin D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2013 21:48:56 GMT
Hmm. I would imagine she was doing simple major scales/arpeggios right? I think it would be really cool (and potentially more useful) if a singer used some exotic scales in their warmups. They could train the ear more and perhaps the soul as well - I don't find the major scale to have much of anything too redeeming about it, even coming from a voice as pure as Hayley's. However, change one note and you get the mixolidian, which is an extremely beautiful scale. Forgive me if this sounds like gibberish  -Rory |
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Post by Libby on Feb 2, 2013 7:29:24 GMT
Then of course there was the funny warm-up she demonstrated in a radio interview in New Zealand not too long ago (might've been before the Rugby World cup and/or her tour of NZ), and one of the guys said "veerry seexy, Hayley". LOL
It's not the sort of vocal warm-up you might expect if you don't know much about vocal warm-ups. A trill through the lips is the best way I can describe it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2013 15:38:42 GMT
Well I don't know too much about vocal warmups, but any singer singer who can do a trill is impressive to me. Fast singing is more difficult than almost any instrument, I liken it to playing the piano with one finger. "Veerry seexy" indeed  -Rory |
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Post by martindn on Feb 2, 2013 22:48:14 GMT
Yes, I don't think there was anything very unusual about any of Hayley's warmup scales. I suspect that just about anything would serve the purpose of warming up the voice.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2013 0:30:37 GMT
Yes, I don't think there was anything very unusual about any of Hayley's warmup scales. I suspect that just about anything would serve the purpose of warming up the voice. Martin D Indeed. I just think in general it's always best to be as musical as possible anywhere you can. It's the same reason why vocal warmups are almost always scales/arpeggios instead of just chromatic or random notes, they can warm up your mood as well as your voice -Rory |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Feb 3, 2013 7:32:36 GMT
Visualisation helps improve performance. It's what all performers — not just athletes — are now trained to do when they have an upcoming event for which the have to be extra sharp. By visualising yourself doing the event beforehand you get a better handle on it and will optimise the performance. I'll bet you Hayley incorporates visualisation into her rituals and that it's already helped her prepare for some major events.
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Post by Libby on Feb 3, 2013 8:04:43 GMT
She actually said she does those types of warm-ups in taxi cabs sometimes, and will get strange looks. Another one she demonstrated for them was one where it sounded like she had her mouth closed. Like saying Hmmm in a rather high-pitched manner. Like a sound of curiosity or intrigue. It's been a little while since I heard it though. I wish I remembered exactly which interview it was. I bet I can probably find it, though. That's if someone else doesn't first. |
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Post by Richard on Feb 3, 2013 8:38:48 GMT
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Post by Martin on Feb 3, 2013 8:54:34 GMT
I think we are forgetting the most important ritual of all - saying "Hi" to all those HWI folks waiting outside the stage door!  Martin |
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Post by grant on Feb 3, 2013 12:32:06 GMT
I think we are forgetting the most important ritual of all - saying "Hi" to all those HWI folks waiting outside the stage door!
Martin HaHa! Yes Martin, very true. In fact at one time all we would get would be a "Hi guys" and a wave. In those early days Hayley was very keen to protect her voice before a performance and we would always stand well away from wherever she would be entering a venue so Hayley wouldn't feel she had to stop to chat. We were quite happy with that too - it told us she knew us and was aware of our presence and it felt good  Best wishes Grant |
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