He was a judge on 'The Voice', but... does Adam Levine use auto tune?
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- On the agenda tonight we're taking a look at Adam Lavine! (Please note, my Noise Gate example isn't an example, it switched off!)
0:00 Start
1:42 Vocal Pitch Analysis Start (Isolated)
4:50 Accuracy WITHOUT Auto-Tube
5:55 Accuracy WITH Auto-Tune
6:39 Studio Vocal Evidence
10:09 Natural Chorus Vocal
13:38 Second Verse and Chorus
15:44 Second Chorus Mix Change!
18:38 Live Version Comparison
20:48 Live Mix Problems
25:27 Auto-Tune for Artistic Variation
28:40 Lighten Up Producers!
30:16 Auto-Tune isn't Reverb etc.
32:15 Auto-Tune for Effect, Not Production
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His voice without autotune has warmth. With autotune it sounds like an 1980's answering machine.
Love the way that you tell the truth without criticizing the artist. The time and care that you put into these reactions are valued. My respects to you sir.
She never used auto tune (as far as I know), but I’d love to see Annie Lennox’s (Eurythmics) voice analyzed. My favorite female vocalist of all times.
She is definitely a master of her instrument. "Why" is so beautiful.
Yes, she would be a good one to see on a vid. She is an amazing vocalist.
I remember a vocal coach back in the day talking about popstars and her saying Annie was the best.
Particularly Into the West, where she uses so many vocal elements
She's a classically trained singer
This richness of Adam’s voice is so absent in the auto tuned chorus. Auto tune is, to me, taking away the HUMANITY of these great singers like Adam.
Class is back in session, everyone! Pay attention. Professor Fil has produced another spectacular lesson on the topic of auto tune! These are endlessly fascinating, fun and instructive tutorials. Keep 'em coming, Professor. #ROCK!
Used gingerly, A.T. is ok. A painted masterpiece may have incorporated a straight-edge for effect. Who wants a Picasso "painted by numbers"? Fil explains this so well.
Just picturing Fil as teen on “American Bandstand”:
Dick Clark: What do you think of this song?
Kid #1: Yeaaaaah, it has a good beat and you can dance to it!
Kid #2: I like it! It has a good beat and you can dance to it!
Fil: Let’s start with analyzing the vocals, then we’ll discuss what’s going on with instruments, then we’ll get into the production and I’ve got a little history on the artist too...
THIS is why I love this channel. He goes so deep!
Clever and on point!
Omg that's funny I was showing my friend 1969
American Bandstand last night!!
I was 9....
He's one of the singers whose sound I most associate with autotune
Ed Sheeran is an example of someone who naturally sings like he’s auto tuned
You can immediately hear the computerized voice when autotune kicks in. It's as clear as water. When hearing it in the final mix with all the instrumentals and stuff it's not as noticeable, but with the isolated vocal track it really stands out.
First thing I noticed is that in the autotuned bit, the natural vocal part is actually layered on top of the autotuned version, which is responsible for that robotic sounding effect way more than the autotune itself. There's a lot of flangering happening between those layers and it's quite nice to still be able to hear his natural voice underneath for that added emotion. I was genuinely worried in the beginning of the video that you weren't mentioning it but you reassured me in the next part.. ;)
He sounds waaaay better without autotune!
We should be calling autotune as "flatlining" 😁.. I'm still listening. Just heard 1st verse, and thanks to your teachings, I caught it immediately! I'm going to continue listening.. I love these guys!
"Flatlining" is when someone's heart stops, so you are 100 percent correct: autotune is like the death of natural talent. Good comment.👍
@@kayden7911 Thanks! That's why I used the term 🤣
...and "pitch correction" should be called "pitch manipulation"
I am really glad that you are spending quite a bit of time on the subject of auto-tune. I'm a professional musician (45 years off and on) who has been playing 6 string fretless bass for 25 years. I personally believe that auto-tune can be useful, if used very sparingly to fix minor problems (just like "punching in" to fix smaller mistakes in the studio). I also think that it can be somewhat useful as an effect - as long as it is obvious to everyone , much like different kinds of reverb. Other than that, I really believe that it's overused to the extent of further 'ruining' popular and rock music.
I'm currently having a serious debate with my 20 year old son about the use of auto-tune. We've been batting it back and forth for a couple of months, and your videos have added to our discussions. I hope that enough people see your analyses to add to the overall discussion/application of plug-ins like auto-tune. Thanks so much man! 👍🏻❤️💕🎶🎵🎸🎼🎵🎶🎤🎧
Spot on! But remember don’t conflate subtle and skillful pitch correction with Auto Tune. I use pitch correction on a lot of sources not just vocals and I use it often but sparingly. It’s confusing the matter that people think these things are interchangeable, they’re not. Personally, I don’t even have Antares Auto Tune on my system. Haven’t for at least 15 years. Switched to Melodyne almost as soon as it came out. Far superior and if used skillfully it is undetectable. Btw, using it on bass guitar can really put it it in the pocket. As a bass player you’d appreciate the results. I do it after comping.
If you’re concerned about intonation you could massively improve the situation by ditching fretless bass, lol
@@sheLovesG lol thanks, but I personally have problems with intonation
Such an "undynamic" singer. At least he understands how to make the best of the tools of his trade...sing quietly and use the microphone. And your pitch is always better when you don't push your voice. Nice review.
Fil. John Farnham is in his Seventies now and voice is still unbelievably high and pure. His range has always been stunning. In this country he is simply known as THE VOICE
Yes that'd be so interesting!
How do you know that the whole thing isn’t pitch corrected upward a half step in the studio? They can adjust formants with the new software as well. I buy the artistic angle in the chorus because it’s so blatant, but there where a few other places that seemed tweaked. The difficulties of doubling your vocals is a whole other issue, especially with vibrato. What about how vocals are eq’d to sound better, both live and in the studio? There is a lot of manipulation of sound that goes into modern music. I’m starting to lean toward thinking that developing good timbre and the kind of accuracy to be able to sing something “essentially” the same way twice is really the best a human voice can be. Like you, I think being authentic and real about what we are hearing is good medicine and can bring true appreciation. There are plenty of artists with “modest” voices who nevertheless leave a musical legacy. Every voice is unique, and I think most people properly trained can sing beautifully.
Not me
Exactly. I also heard a couple in the very beginning that had correction, a couple words where the note was held for a measure. Also, there have been ways to correct pitch since the 70’s. One of the Eventide units, can’t remember which, was commonly used for longer notes. You’d have to do it basically by ear during the mix down or you could do it ahead and bounce it to another open channel. Also, you can change pitch with a chorus; %100 wet, %0 feedback and tweak the detune until it sounds right. Neither of these methods are are anywhere near what can be done today but they were commonly used.
@@deanevans5346not me either 😂
Fil, that was an excellent explanation about the different uses of Auto-Tune. I would bet about 98% of your audience always hears how much respect that you have for any singer that you choose to single out on your show. You can see it in your smile that you're a huge fan of the whole process. I loved watching you go into your producer mode. What you said is true. If you auto-tune too much then you lose all of the natural human emotion. We need to hear a singer's voice crack sometimes. And, when the singer naturally gets a little sharp or a little flat that doesn't take away from a good song. The human voice is a musical instrument and it can never be perfect like a machine. I would love to hear George Michael singing Praying for Time stripped-down just to his vocals. I think of him as a perfectionist and so, it makes me wonder if he used Auto-Tune. Something tells me that he didn't. Thank you for being such a great teacher for us all. That's what makes you different. Sincerely, Carly 💙
TRUE ✌️
Praying for Time is one of my favourite songs ever. It was released in 1989 before autotune was invented.
I think that most professional musicians can easily detect "by ear" when "an effect" is being applied or added to an instrument or to one's voice. The graphics here assist in displaying the constrast visually.
Fil, Thank you for another excellent comprehensive analysis.
Just an added aside, I've shared your series with all my musician friends and about 10 bass guitar groups I follow on Facebook
I started getting in to auto tune and pitch correct when you analyzed Pavarotti and Dimash! Now I'm hooked on your analysis posts! And of course all other reaction posts too!
Adam truly does have a great voice, it’s a shame any embellishments are added in the recordings. There are some great videos from the early 2000s when M5 first became known recorded for AOL Sessions with no auto tuning including an acoustic set. Sadly some of my favourite performances from that series aren’t available for viewing.
He sounds whiny. I don't like his voice.
No, he doesn't.
If you listen to those subway sessions you can hear he has pitch issues
@@tabularasa0606 he was a great vocalist until 2011,you guys dont know !
@@allbowlersdestroyed9071 what happened??
Keep this series coming! This is one of those things so many people have huge opinions about but few people really understand. You’re explaining it great!
This series on auto-tune has been very educational and enlightening for me. Now I better understand more of the subtle uses of auto-tune. I have to admit that I thought it was used just because the singer couldn't sing on key. Now I know it is more complicated than simply taking a singer who actually cannot sing on key and using auto-tune to correct everything and ....voila....instant singing sensation...!!
As I have mentioned before, I was raised listening to and singing along with the great musicals of Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, West Side Story, and many other great musicals. Now, I would love to see...and hear.... how accurate all of those wonderful singers were if put through this device. I would like to think that they were exceptional singers since auto-tune was not available back then and there was no way to "tweak" the voice ( at least as far as I know, which is very little...lol..!! ).
You're right, Fil, a great singer does sound better without auto-tune. Love that you're explaining about auto-tune now. You have a great voice and I'm glad you don't use it. People with great voices don't need it. Hope you have a great Thursday 💙
And vinyl - albums - were the best!
Love this perspective. Sorry for those who miss your spirit for positivity, curiosity and education. I've loved this series. It's both challenging and encouraging; challenging in that listening to isolated recordings master vocalists sets new standards for my own technique and mastery, and encouraging to realise even the masters are human, and "perfection" isn't.
Thanks :)
You are not bashing. This is very informative, thanks for explaining.
Your analysis videos are so interesting to those of us without any musical background and illustrates so well the level of skill required to be a professional musician, whether vocally or instrumentally. Thanks so much for the insight and objective critiques of the voices, methods and technologies. So fascinating to better understand and appreciate all that's involved in what we hear and see.
Adam lived across the Canyon from me in Hollywood and had a great Bentley for a while. Once a year or so he had a great party (Halloween) and had great live music that filled the canyon
That wave is fascinating! I would love to see you analyse Jeff Buckley's voice.
YES! "That mechanical sound"...I've always wondered about it when I've heard it. Sometimes it is so slight one might miss it. Again, I'm learning that there is so much more to music and singing than I ever realized. I'm beginning to realize how important music producers or engineers or whatever you call the people that put together a song, can be. And I was so "proud" when I actually heard the change in this song by Adam L. Love his voice. Also, I did notice right off the deepening of his voice when you played the live portion. Had I been in the audience I think I would have thought, "Hang on, he's singing this in a lower tone." When I go to concerts I want my fav songs to sound like I know them. I've experienced concerts where the artist sang in lower tones, don't like it but now I understand why they might do it. I've always wanted to sing but can't carry a tune in a bucket, sadly.
You said that you don't like singers singing in a lower key, well that's every singer, but I hope that you aren't one of those people who post messages calling singers who do this as embarrassing or 'sounds like a cat being strangled'. Another poster said on one of Fil's video that he's a guitarist and also often turns down his songs to a lower key live for his own benefit, so he doesn't know why it is that the singer always gets nasty messages about singing in lower keys? These trolls don't want to learn about music, playing live music or professional singing. I'd rather a musician or singer turn down a song by a few keys when they are playing a 2 hour set and on a long tour so that they can preserve their voice rather than fake it with mechanical autotune.
If they don't like something then UA-cam is full of endless videos to find what they do like. I don't like Justin Bieber or Nikki Minaj, but I think everyone deserves to enjoy the music that they love. If I started shitposting underneath Nikki Minaj and Justin Bieber videos I'd expect to be given short sharp shift from their fans.
I'm a visual artist by training, but I'm always fascinated to hear about people's knowledge from other artistic fronts that are beyond my ken. I'd be interested to hear you talk about T-Pain, an artist known for his artistic, purposeful use of autotune. I've heard him sing without and to my untrained ear, I feel like he's very good, but, as I said, I'd be interested to hear what someone with training has to say. Even if you can't use the neat analysis device, just talking about what you hear with your ear!
Thanks Fil. This is another great video. You are clearly not bashing the artists. For all of the reasons you mentioned, I dislike auto tune. It removes everything that gives depth and humanity to the vocal and replaces it with something that does not sound correct to the ear (because it is not true to the human instrument).
Fil, these auto-tune videos are great. I have always found auto-tuning annoying and frequently, unpleasant to hear. Through your visual demonstration and comments, I have a better understanding of auto-tune and its appropriate application. I also have a better appreciation of the real talent that is out there. Thanks.
Thank you for another great analysis. Have learned a lot about auto tuning that I never knew. I do not listen to a lot of the new music as it all sounds the same to me. I grew up mostly with the music from the 60's-70's. So was used to hearing artists natural voices without all the technology used today.
I am so glad you brought up the double voice track! I heard it but thought I was hearing things lol
Your explanation was very good Fil. I still can’t hear auto tune but I think, given enough time, I will. I can see auto tune though thanks to these graphs. I totally did not get the part with the two voices but I guess that’s how they record and it’s over my head.
I love that song and it was fun to hear Adam’s voice a capella. Thank you so much Fil. You sound good singing this song too! Maybe a cover?
Such a brutal overuse of auto tune. I hate that robotic buzzing sound. I could hear it when I first got their CD in 2003.
Realized how negative that sounds. He didn’t need it on the recording because his real voice is amazing!
Pretty awesome that I had to skip through an Auto Tune ad to watch this video. Gotta love those algorithms.
I often wondered, when Adam was on the voice, if he ever said to himself, holy crap these guys sing better than me…..
Thanks so much for this video! I believe this was based on my suggestion a few videos back! I did think the chorus was autotuned but it's so cool to see that the verses are not. It's really neat *seeing* the difference like that. Thanks again for your initial response and for taking the time to make this content!
Also wanted to add that I'm learning a lot more than just "is an artist autotuned" but that autotune doesn't just mean a crutch for singers to hit notes they otherwise couldn't, it's clear to see that Adam has fantastic vocal abilities and now I will not judge him just because a creative decision was made to add autotune to the chorus.
If the Beatles had a noise filter we would never have known that Paul is dead.
what do you mean?
@@danimetal4171 There was an old meme that there were hidden messages in a song and in the album covers that Paul McCartney was dead.
😅
I think your videos about analyzing autotune are so interesting, well observed and well explained.
You're not bashing. It's so obvious seeing your face expressions that you love the voice of the singer.
I don't need a graph...I believe I can hear it nearly every time in a record. I hate it. Auto-tune is the spawn of the devil and the bane of pop music. I know A. Levine and Usher are both great vocalists / singers who don't need it (as well as Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill); but in order to sell music these days, and/or to stay relevant, great singers sort of sacrifice their "dignity" or "integrity" and use auto-tune to sell what the public seems to want. I remain a little perplexed why such a large segment of the public enjoys the prevalent and heavy use of auto tune in popular music. Sounds like vocals by Artificial Intelligence. That'll be next, a complete A.I. band with auto-tune vocals. I theorize the auto-tune frequency probably tickles or stimulates areas of the cerebral cortex that produce serotonin.
I agree, Cordell. I liken it to Michael Jackson: I see his videos from later Jackson 5 and early solo career. He looked terrific and his face was strikingly handsome. Then, he started over analyzing facial characteristics and traits under a "microscope" so to speak. So he fixes what wasn't broken--again and again and again until he looked freakish. I always thought Jewel was adorable and sexy with that snaggle tooth of hers. When she "fixed" it, I really missed it. Great art(music in this instance) is very often the culmination of passionate but flawed elements. In the big picture, my opinion is that auto tune has stripped most records of the magic that lies within imperfection.
@@johnfoster4244 Hear, hear.
It will be AI, singers and actors. What will Hollywood do then?
AI singers are already popular in Asia... animated charachters with computerised voices hold entire concerts for tens of thousands.
I really hate that mediocre singers end up selling records etc with auto-tune! I hate hearing an auto-tuned version of some pop singer and knowing that it's shit - that most of my amateur singing friends could sing a LOT better than that idiot who's making money from very little talent! And a lot of people buy those albums because they can't tell the difference! The Kylie Minogues of this world with very little singing talent, and who only got into the industry because they know someone! If they can't sing live, they shouldn't be selling records based on auto-tune!
Equal temperament isn't just for computers. It makes the piano a useful instrument for playing in any key.
If you tune an instrument to the true frequencies for harmonies, it is for a single key. If you play something from another key, some of the note combinations that are perfect harmonies in the original key are very clashing in other keys. Equal temperament is the shifting of the notes to make those harmonic combinations work equally well in any key. Not perfect in any key but much better overall and helped make the piano useful. With a voice or very adjustable instrument like a violin, it is possible for the artist to shift off of the equal temperament to correct the harmony for they specific key that is being played. Fretted instruments cannot do that. Brass instruments are naturally locked to their original key because of the method of overtones creating the notes. A very good brass player can "lip" the pitch slightly up or down to adjust the notes for other keys.
I listen to vocals at a whole new level now thanks to your education. Thanks!
Without listening to the vid first, I'll jump right out there and answer yes, because I can hear it . Now I'll play it...
It looks like it's mostly natural but with some touch-up.
Even the chorus only looks touched-up, not fully auto tuned.
This kind of gimmick is part of why I hang on tight to old-school musicians who eschew autotune and embrace the little quirks and slides of raw, unedited vocals. Jack White, I'm looking at you.
Hey Fil thanks for sharing another fun video 👍
I definitely have a lot more respect for The Voice than any other reality TV show. I have actually learned so much about singing from the show! It was my first introduction to the idea of head voice vs chest voice. Please do take a look at Kelly Clarkson if you haven't yet! I absolutely love her work and her voice.
Yes! I just browsed the playlist for a Kelly Clarkson analysis. I know she has a great voice (seen her live twice) but, would love to see him analyze her to learn more about the unique characteristics of her voice, habits, etc..
Thank you Fil for taking the time to explain all of this on so much detail. I understand autotune so much better now.
Well... Once more...
I totally totally totally agree with you, Master! 🤭
All your analysis and comments hit exactly my own thoughts. 😉
Thank you again and again, for so didactically showing us how these effects affect final hearing results.
Love you even more each and every video.
😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️😍🇧🇷
Fil, I've always heard the autotune, and when it was being used as a clear gimmick effect, I understood why, even though I didn't like it. I couldn't understand anyone not hearing it, or for that matter liking any song with it. Reading through the comments that so many can't recognize it has actually given me more patience for it. I now believe some people can't hear it. They have no reason to lie and their comments are so genuine. Thank you for your efforts in this. You've helped me gain a better understanding of how others hear, or don't hear music.
I’ve always heard it, too, and it has caused some heated debates with people (I know and care about), who think it’s a natural vocal sound. I will try to apply patience with those people, as it might be either “programmed” into a certain generation, or even a hearing defect, similar to someone being colorblind. Maybe it’s a version of tone deafness.
Very educational! I love the older productions that included, laughs, coughs, talking, and imperfections. It made you feel like the recordings were more "live" and natural. Of course voices have been manipulated since recording began but, to me, auto tune robs the voice of its uniqueness and complexity.
Hey Phil...check out the performance of Purple Rain by Adam Levine at Howard Stern's Birthday Bash. No auto-tunevocal, but some smokin' lead guitar.
Tru SSP,
he was a basic guitar player as a child,
so when given 6 months notice to perform with Pat Monahan, he decided on Purple Rain as he knew Stern loves it.
So he asked his guitarist to teach him guitar,
but only to learn that one song completely in the six months.
He nailed it.
Did the same thing with learning Piano for a song with Christina Aguilera.
Impressive dude.
Your videos are the best music lesson that I've ever had. Thank you Fil for educating us about music.
The equivalent of performance enhancing substances for athletes in competition. The only difference is that auto tune is a free for all and anyone can use it at their will. Not 'illegal'.
Met M5 at Songs About Jane time just before they blew up huge. Great guys, Adam was super nice.
Of course, they sounded awesome too. Roseland Theater!
Now, I finally hear it! There's that electronic buzz in the voice. Thank you for this, Fil! I'm excited I finally heard it! Speaking of monitors and things, back in the day, playing CBGB's, I remember that the mics would totally suck out your voice, you couldn't hear the monitors on the stage and your voice would bounce off the back wall and it would come back to you a split second later. lol Omg. SO confusing! lol Not to mention that the stage would bounce up and down with the whole band stomping around on it. If you weren't careful, the mic would knock your teeth out! haha Those were the days!
Endlessly fascinating! Nicely done, Fil!
I love these analyses. Great info and presented very fairly. 👍
Wow! Congrats on 205,000K subs!👏 I'm so impressed Fil. 😊
Thank You!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Fil. Good stuff as always!
Auto-Tune is definitely something I’m not familiar with, but I find your recent posts absolutely fascinating! And I was wrong on your first Freddy “test” 🤓. I’d hate to waste my hard earned money to see a live show featuring an Artist dependent on Auto-Tune.
Great reaction. I agree with you on the judges for contests with singers. Adam Lambert is fantastic as a judge because not only does he have the knowledge of music abilities but he has the experience as a contestant as well. Shows that I have seen him as a judge temporarily or as a guest judge, he is respectful and gives respectful and helpful critiques.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in these videos. I’m addicted to your content. You have such an uplifting and kind way of conveying information.
Thank you for this. You put so much work into deepening our understanding of music and musical artists.
It is so enjoyable to watch you analyze these videos and how much you love the process. Also your respect for the artists. As just a layperson that loves music, I’ve learned loads! Thanks Fil. 🙂💖
Morning/afternoon Fil. This is so interesting and educational! Thank you. 👍
Thank you so much for explaining this. The visual helps so much along with your patience and clear examples.
Pouring “raaaiiiin” - sounds like a robot 🤣
I heard that one, too. 😂
As soon as the chorus hits you can hear that robotic auto tune sound. It's obvious in this case it was used as a digital effect on the voice and not because he needs to be tuned. Your analysis is spot on.
THANKS !!!
Had fun watching no autotune TARJA as a judge on The Voice of Finland Allstars ☮☮💘💘
Really interesting analysis Fil. I like Adam's voice but he got so much criticism when he did the Superbowl about his voice. Maybe it wasn't his fault possibly the production?
My favourite of theirs is Harder To Breathe, I love the lyrics.
Hi Fil. People speak about identity politics and identity sport. The idea that people identify so strongly with a certain political party or politician or a sports team, that the entity becomes a part of themselves. As such, criticism of the party or sports team means a criticism of themselves and it becomes very personal. People become very defensive of any perceived criticism.
I have been watching your recent shows and really enjoying the analyses because that’s what they are, analyses. It’s not a criticism of the singer, just telling us how auto tune is used in music production - how it can enhance certain voices not in a way that’s artistic, but rather to hide imperfections.
Btw, this helps me a lot as I’m not able to really hear auto tune.
Someone I’d really like you to check Fil, is Bruno Mars. He’s one of the artists who when I hear him, sounds exactly the same (or as close to) whether he’s live or in the studio. Great musician.
Yes when I've seen Bruno he's been great!
About the ear thing, now I finally get why the best Latin American singer in most people's opinion, Juan Luis Guerra, covers his ear. I thought it was just a Juan Luis Guerra thing.
Super clear explanation,Fil.!!! I love it when I can follow as I am so ignorant when it comes to music.
I enjoy these videos. I'm learning to tell the difference. Thank you for explaining about singers putting their fingers in their ears. I wonder for the longest time what Robin Gibb did it so much. He had a unique voice. Thanks for doing these and putting up with the responses you get. Stay safe and take care.
Another great one! I'd love to see a Sinatra/Stevie Wonder version. I don't think auto-tune was used. Two greats.
I’m no expert but I think that whole recording might have had auto tune just on two different settings. I think I saw a few really straight lines before the chorus. Like during the “wound up at your door” part. It reminded me of how the most minimal auto tune looked on the Freddie Mercury video. Only a few notes actually ended being effected by the software in that example.
Then, in the chorus they turn down the delay so that every millisecond of every note gets tuned.
Singers should all band together.
I think that they should have the power & the ultimate say so with their own voice.
Especially with anything that alters their own voice.
Auto-Tune & pitch correction destroys the Persons natural voice!
It's kind of like sliding up a string on your guitar neck to get a sound that you desire or, have Auto-Tune snap the sound of your slide to correspondet frets on the way up on the string. It does not sound right on guitar or with a voice!
Another very, very interesting analysis. I have spoken to others about your autotune videos. Most people do not know this process. I now know more that I did before you began these videos.
Thanks you professor for this great lesson.
I loved your explanation about how you never tear down an artist, and this was a great example. While you showed when and why they used auto-tune, you spotlighted Adam and his amazing voice with something I hadn't heard before. Quite impressive.
You had a well placed comment about the wife of a singer. I cringed everytime she gave her opinion about an artist and had no respect for her opinion. Your "act" on that show was good performance art. Bravo.
Combining arpeggios and glasses throwing...avant-garde.
Was Fil talking about the Sharon, here? She’s technically been in the business for most of her life, managing Ozzy. I didn’t like her attitude towards Fil on that show, but I thought it was scripted, including the glass throwing.
In the first part, you explain that he's a little sharp on that C4 but you've got to remember that your tuning app is out of tune. Adam Levine is a rock singer and that song was written on a guitar. A guitar is generally tuned using just intonation by fifths, and Levine probably sang that song over a guitar in his headphones. The song seems to be in D# so based on a D#, just intonation for a C would be of a ratio of 128:75, which brings it up to 265 Hz, way sharper than the 261 that a piano or your pitch monitor refers. Adam is actually harmonically in tune there.
Nice placing that "doors always open" phrase into your mixed voice, Fil. Somewhere in the nasal cavity but not falsetto. It's got some force to it. I never could pull that off until my 50s when I did it by mistake. Then I realized I could do it; I just had to go back and figure out what I did and work to be able to do it consistently. Always had chest voice and Beach Boys falsetto; never thought I'd be able to do the "mix head" thing. Really has made a huge difference. You're multi talented and I know have worked your craft. It shows.
Learned a lot. Thanks Fil🤙🏽
Another great video Fil, fair play.
Love these videos!
Hello I'm new here on your channel. I enjoyed every second, especially the part when you say "he is so accurate" then you procede to sing the bit showing you are deadly accurate too. It was both terrific and cute! Subscribed!
Thanks!
Congratulations on 204,000 subscribers 👏 😊
Thanks!
Just found but love the channel! The natural voice sounds so much better.
Just found your channel, these are really educational. I’m getting to where I can hear auto tune sometimes (I hate it, I didn’t even like Cher’s use), thank you for all of the visuals and explanations of the behind the scenes. The creative process is fascinating to me.
I’m in the US and used to love The Voice but I don’t think it’s made anyone’s career here except to enhance the judges. They seem to be the only ones benefitting from the show. So I stopped watching it some years ago.
Exactly! Producers that misuse effects not the effect is the problem.
I have seen an example where a composer that normally writes symphonies went back to rock band and wrote a song for that rather primitive RX-15 drum machine instead of real drummer. Shockingly for me who hated drum machines and click tracks, that piece was so unbelievably unique with some kind of rhythmic tension that I cannot imagine it could even be created otherwise. It did not sound like a drum machine! Probably some genius drummer could have done it, but I think I learned that it's not necessarily a drum machine or click track that is a problem in the music that sounds bad.
I do not like the sound of autotune when overdone, but I think you now showed that it can be use artistically and that is how it should be used. I do not care if I cannot hear it, and would not want it labelled on the CD that voice is autotuned. I do not even care if the singer cannot sing live, if it sounds right on the CD with autotune or without after 1000 tries.
Thanks.
I love your analysis in your videos. Weird question - Have you ever analysed any a cappella groups like Home Free or like their beatboxer Adam Rupp? I'd be interested to hear what you had to say. Love your cover videos too!
I would love to see them analyzed too as they are my favorite a cappella band & their beatboxer is first class.
I'd love to hear you do this with Adam Lambert and his rendition of "Believe" at the Kennedy Center Honors. It is live and that performance brought me (and Cher btw) to tears. So ... I'd love an analysis of Adam Lambert's voice.
As far as Adam Levine and this video, he's a very talented singer. His music is not to my taste and that's no knock on him as a singer -- my sister adores his music.
Thank you! Just saw him in concert and wondered about the auto tune and if it’s used in a concert setting.
Fil thank you for all of this work you do. It is so interesting. There is an artist I would like to hear your analysis of. His name is David Archuleta and I am particularly interested because he has had vocal cord issues since he was very young. Starting at a young teenager with vocal paralysis, to recent vocal surgery. How do vocalists preserve their vocal health with constant wear and tear. And what may have happened to Julie Andrews that resulted in her not being able to sing any more. Thanks Fil
Fil The song that you covered was John Farnham was singing was YOU’RE THE VOICE.
i am not even 1/3 through this video of my first knowledge of you. I have learned so much about myself and why my music has taken its course and landed where it has and where it will stay so long as there is electricity. You are mastered in your field. A true master. I feel i have so much i want to ask you. I will give it a few days and see where im at. My master my question making you unable to provide reply. Thank you.
I ran it back once after the first verse and by ear could tell the auto tune started at the chorus, but not by the pitch monitor. These videos definitely help me to recognize what auto tune looks like. I agree that it was a style choice, perhaps to make the verses sound more human than human (deliberate Rob Zombie reference) when contrasted with the chorus. His voice sounded tinnier with auto tune and much richer without it.