How to Sing When You Want to Cry
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- When emotions rise up they can shut down your voice. Learn the secret to maintaining your composure when singing in emotional circumstances. Important for all levels of skill.
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You did a beautiful thing! Condolences to you & your family & blessings to you for pulling through!
Thank you.
RIP to Dennis and thank you for such an important lesson! You did a beautiful, and heartfelt rendition. 🖤
Thanks for listening.
That was a beautiful tribute. My mother's funeral is tomorrow and she asked me to sing at it a week before she passed. I told her I wouldn't be physically able to do it and would be horrible for everyone but will record something instead. I ended up doing Amazing Grace for her. This is great advice if I ever get asked again in the future. Thank you. R.I.P Dennis & Mum
My mother asked the same thing of me - that's really hard. But I think you'll find that since your mother has past - nothing else will ever reach that level of the floor dropping out from under you. Grief is the price of love. I'm so sorry for your loss. You're officially all grown up now. L.I.P. (live in peace)
@@voicelessondotcom Thank you for your kind words mate. "Grief is the price of love" - No truer words said. It was very hard but she had a beautiful service, which makes me happy. All the best to you!
@@JoshuaSpades She will always be with your heart - my mother still is after twenty years. My condolences.
@voicelessondotcom Thank you, she most certainly will. My condolences for your beautiful mother too♥️
Just watching that made me cry! My secret weapon is pain. I will do something to cause myself pain when I feel myself start to cry - like make a fist and dig my nails into my palm or pinch myself. I’m not talking drawing blood, just something to redirect my emotional state briefly in order to get over that hurdle and back into being composed again. It really works! Especially when singing a song that is very slow and doesn’t have room for rhythm. Great advice as always though!
Thanks for posting this.
Your singing is so free, in control and to detail in style Mark. This is so encouraging to see your example your age. I am 37 and still am a beginner. But over these 3 years. I have been exploring vowel and closure. My exploration had to be in detail to ever find most accuracy, without which I would never mind more ease in higher range. This year...my life happened so that I didn't succeed to keep up the practice. I am looking forwards to continue it and enjoy the journey. Carl John Franz took about 10 years to learn to sing. I hope I will also learn in a few...
We keep learning through our lifetime - be curious and courageous.
Thank you for sharing this touching tribute for your brother-in-law. You always amaze me with your profound wisdom.
Thank you - I'm glad to help when I can.
Thank you for sharing this real life/live lesson with us at this difficult time. Condolences and may your brother-in-law RIP. 🙏
Thank you.
Wow, this came out great, Mark. In fact, I'd say this is one of the best performances I've heard you do. I'm so sorry that circumstances prevented you from physically getting to the memorial...and I'd like to think you would have performed just as well in person...but, perhaps in some way this way was better. The universe can be, well, weird, in ways we don't understand. But thank you so much for this topic anyway, because I am struggling with "You'll Never Walk Alone" for a friend learning to walk again. Damn hard to balance the emotion and the performance, especially playing guitar at the same time...I'll try some of your tricks. RIP to Dennis and best wishes to you Mark and your wife. A pat on the back to you for making lemonade out of lemons!
Thank you Jack - best wishes for your performance of Never Walk Alone.
I’m so sorry for your loss, brother. I’m grateful for the beautiful lesson though!! I definitely sing about some very personal and emotional things in some of my songs and from time to time it’s gets overwhelming and I start losing my voice control. I’ll keep this lesson in mind, for sure! Thank you for sharing this with us, and I hope you and yours find peace and comfort!
Thank you.
I was asked by my father in-law to sing at his funeral which sadly only happened only a couple of months ago. I recorded a version in case I couldn't muster up the courage to do it on the day. I managed to do it but it was the hardest thing I've had to do in my life. Thank you for this video, it was perfect.
I'm very sorry for your loss - but I'm glad you sang.
Thanks for this, especially at such a vulnerable time. One of my biggest obstacles is keeping emotions in check when I sing (been trying to sing Mama for my mother for over a decade but keep choking up at "I know you had dreams" and "I hope you're happy with my life") I'll try snapping my fingers. Condolences for your loss, sorry you didn't get to be there.
Thank you. The thing to remember is some moments are already emotionally loaded - so it's OK to pull back and focus on rhythm. It's doesn't mean you're not heartfelt - it means you want to be able to finish the song!
What an amazing lesson at such a very sad time for you. Thank you for sharing and I hope it helps you and your loved ones heal.
Thank you.
Mark this is friggin BEAUTIFUL!! Must have a real big party in heaven when your song was played. Thank you brother. God bless!
Thank you.
I can relate! I sometimes choke up while rehearsing something sweet and sentimental. Very worrisome, how am I gonna get through performing this song in public without dissolving into a puddle of tears? What gets me through is remembering that some folks in the audience really need to hear this song and be touched by it. So like you said, I sing *for* that audience, not *to* them. Singing for your brother at his funeral, that’s a challenge on a higher level. Whew! I hope it brought some peace for you. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for posting this, Chris.
Thank you Mark for all your vocal guidance, and sending you & family peace and prayers. Take care!
Thank you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is so beautiful and so helpful! I often choose not to sing songs that I know would make me cry, but I know that I’m robbing myself of a good opportunity to sing my soul out to an amazing song. Thank you for this!💛💛💛
Thank you. I hope this helps you sing your soul out.
Beautiful ~ “… it’s not about you/me… sing for others not to them…” ~🎶💕
I love how you sang the entire song so nicely with the comments to the side.
RIP Dinny 🕊🙏🏻
Thank you - I always frame it as singing for others.
I'm really nervous about my job rn you really made my day ☺️
That is good advice but how can I watch this video without crying
The tears will dry but the lessons remain.
I love your sense of rhythm and carrying the song a capella as if instruments were guiding you. Warm hearted thoughts to you and your family during your grieving.
Thank you, Kimi.
Thanks so much for sharing this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ and RIP Dennis
Thanks for listening.
....thanks!!!!!
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...RIP Dennis...
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Thank you.
No words are enough to describe this video! R.I.P. Dinny
I appreciate your kindness.
Wow this was so healing and beautiful to hear/watch, your story too. I think God let me here. two and a half years ago I lost my father due to cancer unexpectedly and I also sang at his funeral, I was overwelmed with all the emotions, grief, nerves (because I get nervous when I have to sing in front of a lot of people) But I did it! I had a minor blackout nearing the end of the song but I sang it for my dad with my entire heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful inspiring song and story with us!
I'm so glad you sang for your father. May he rest in peace.
I am really sorry you couldn't go there. But the most important thing is the love that's inside and outside and it is even more important than just coming to the ceremony. You showed it to us in the video. It was really heart - warming❤️
Rest in piece, Dennis.
And the content is useful as always
Thank you.
I'm having trouble in my choir -- there's one a cappella choral song -- "Sing Me to Heaven" / Daniel Gawthrop -- that I sang for the first time right after the funeral of a friend. Since then, I can't shake the association, and tear-up pretty quickly. I'll try concentrating on rhythm (that's easy) and intent (not so easy). Thank you for the lesson. -- Charles
Stay on the rhythm until enough time passes. My condolences.
Sincères sympathies Mark 🙏 This is a remarkable video ; the one I was looking for... Thank You!
Thank you. I hope it helps.
R.I.P. Dennis. My condolence. I wish you all get thru this.
It is so wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time, that you sing for his memorial service.
Somebody asked me only a few days ago, if I would sing on funerals. At that time my answer was No, because I would definitely cry. After your video I change my answer to Maybe.
Thank you so much for sharing this, so we can learn from it. 🙏 Very fond greetings from Germay
I used to say no also. I'm glad I say yes now.
Thank you so much for sharing! This is a beautiful tribute and your voice is awesome! I'm going to play for my daughter's wedding and I keep tearing up rehearsing so I know I'd best figure it out now. You gave some great tips and I really appreciate your post!
Congrats on your daughter's big day!
Amen. My condolences. Rip. That was just awsome. That had to be extremely hard. Sorry sorry for your loss...
This is something I really needed I have a song I wrote for my kids. We was in a fire they did not make it. Daughter 4 son 1 People ask for it and I just can't. I tried in a big concert festival and I just locked up and could not snap out of it. Had to stop... cause yes it is personal...So thank you so much. God bless amen to the family. Again so sorry. And thank u
My heart breaks for you, Tony. Keep singing that pain away.
Deepest condolences to you and your family, Mark. And thank you for sharing your real-life experiences to educate.. Whether through humor or grief, you manage to creatively deliver very meaningful & relatable content.
Thank you - I'm happy to help.
Condolences on your loss🙏🏻🌀❤️It’s not just sad occasions that can make us cry! I sang and played guitar at my sons wedding and my vocals croaked in a few spots because I got choked up! I really didn’t expect this to happen! It was the first time many of my family had heard me play or sing😳
Absolutely - emotions run both ways. Congratulations on your son's wedding.
So very sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law...how to express the loss and the pain? Thanks for singing to him....and for us!!
Thanks you.
Wow wow wow thank you for sharing this so much. Condolences.😢
It's so vulnerable I cried and also I feel like I just had a college class
Thank you. I hope it helps.
Sorry for your loss my friend. Our Condolences 🖤
Thank you my friend.
Thank you Mark for sharing this and condolences for your loss.
🙏🏻🖖🏻🤘🏻♥️
Thank you.
So beautiful. Thank you for this amazing video Mark.
Thank you.
:( sorry for your loss. Thank you for being so generous and teaching even in this moment. Love you.
Thank you V - hope you are well.
Sorry about your loss. Thanks for sharing your vulnerability and making this a teaching opportunity
Thank you.
Not at all what I expected 💚 I am so sorry your loss and you sharing at the same time your gift of being such a wonderful human being ~ peace and to you and yours ~ Danny's loved ones too. 💞peace and love💫
Thank you.
Reminded me of the movie captain fantastic, when the family sings for the departed soul. Thank you for sharing your emotions and this lesson ❤️
I'm glad to help.
Rip Dennis. That was so natural. Your pain can feel with the singing. My son practicing your vocal exercises.
I'm glad to help.
Well, Mark, maybe you didn't cry in that take but I did. Thank you for sharing this with us.
It's what makes singing so special - and so intimidating at the same time.
this is very helpful - thank you and sorry for your loss. I started writing for the first time after my Mother in Law, Mom and Dad all passed within a year. Not surprising a lot of my songs are emotional. So much that when a song is new I tell my family "this song is still in the crying phase". Your instruction will help me get through those times when emotions can ambush me in a performance.
Thank you - and I"m glad to help.
My deepest condolences, Mark. This was beautiful and so helpful.
Thank you Ramsey.
that song makes me cry anyway. thank you for the wonderful advice - I will use this when I sing at my wedding. Bless you and Danny!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
thank you so much for sharing, I have the hardest time singing while the music is striking a fiber inside me. God bless you and your family.
Thank you.
It takes a lot of courage to show vulnerability on video in front of the world. Much respect sir and thank you for sharing your skills with us. That was a great rendition. Sorry for you loss you can tell he meant a great deal too you. I believe as Einstein said time is linear and my friend isnt gone he is just over the horizon out of sight but he is still there (paraphrasing). I hope you and your family find peace.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your soul in this beautiful song for your brother. I'm soaked in tears. Heartfelt love to you. X
Thank you Lorraine.
I'm sure he's in heaven and you'll meet again one day. My strategy when I want to cry is to start singing "Boys Don't Cry" by the Cure.
Thank you.
This is such a helpful tip! Thank you so much for making this video. I am sorry for your loss!
Thank you. I hope it helps.
So this made me cry, thank you for being so open and sending you lots of love. I am struggling to record a song as it makes me cry each time. I will try what you suggested xxx
Thank you.
Great advice, if you're open emotion can bite you at any moment. I will be thinking of rhythm in those times from now on. Thank you!
You're welcome, Rich.
Right on ! kind of a Misdirection of the Mind technique 💓✌️ Thanks and Condolences ☺️
Thank you.
This was beautiful and hey, we sound good together! So sorry for your loss. I have had to sing at a couple of services and it is not easy.
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Thank you.
A big hug for you, master. thanks for all. It´ll be a Great Gig in The Sky.-
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! God bless you ❤
I hope it helps!
Thank you for sharing this. It’s truly a beautiful gift ❤️
Thank you.
That was so soooooo sooooooooooo beautiful! So organic and grooving, but most of all the feeling leading my heart to open to stand by it and feel first and groove groove groove.. Love...
Thank you.
My sister and I joined my mom's band and we played So Cal. and Vegas for many years. We did (and do) everything from The Andrew Sisters to Zeppelin and Bowie(my hero) To Patsy Cline Sons of the Pioneers. 3 part harmony with the family blend. We have done many funerals and there one song we ALWAYS do called 'true love' the Everly Brothers covered it. I always feel like it is a duty a calling to sing for them. Like a charge from God. A job. When I'd feel choked up I would lose my close up focus and go long in my head. I'd see beyond the room. So Mark I sang professionally for 30 years straight. Not until I watched your warm up videos did I know how to sing. I am so happy. I AM who I always was but I couldn't access it. I love you for that. I had be warming up with another "let's start wis-za hum" video. It made it little easier to sing- but I found myself in your teaching. I just like everything you do. I could start listing but it is just everything. Thank you. Laura Paxton if I could have only found you 350 years sooner lol
I'm so glad to have been a help, Laura. It all comes together eventually!
So where in L.A. are you? Remember the Palomino Club on Lankersheim? Remember the Ronnie Mack -James Inveld rockabilly crowd at all?
Amazing! Beautiful, heartfelt, helpful, and just such an engaging performance!
Thank you.
I love that lesson Mark… I can feel the cry in your voice of a beautiful feeling for a loved one you miss so :)
Thank you, Carleen.
Late, and my condolences to you and your family. And an excellent video.
Thank you.
Ahhh thank you for sharing 🙏🏼 invaluable
You're so welcome.
thank you for this video, you have an incredible voice
Thanks you.
Now I am crying. Beautiful job. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Made me cry. I see what you say about rhythm. I have always struggled with this!
Thank you for commenting.
Sooooo beautiful and helpful!! God bless you and his family!
Thank you.
So sorry for your loss. This is a wonderful, wonderful video. Thank you.
Thank you.
The quiet at the end of this video lets you take it in.
Thank you for noticing.
Condolences to you and your family. Thank you for making this. I know I will lean on it in the future.
Thank you.
Love this Uncle Mark! So genuine and full of love!
Thank you Lizzy Tish - I hope you're living and loving life.
♥️So sorry for your loss .thank you for sharing the song. Your story… Thank you!
Thank you for listening.
That turned out super nice, even for a phone recording. Great job, and good advice, thanks.
You're very welcome.
A balm, lovely and helpful. thank you Mark
Glad to help, Amy.
So beautiful! What a lovely tribute and great tips for those of us who find ourselves in that situation. ❤️ So sorry for your loss. Anyone love to be memorialized in such a great way.
Thank you.
Beautiful. Thank you and R.I.P. Danny.
Thank you Regina.
Wow, you almost made me cry. It was very intense.
Thank you for commenting.
Thanks for sharing this with us. Love you.
Thanks Kevin - hope you're well!
Another lesson from your heart. Thank you Mark. My condolences.
Thank you Janinne.
Just in time 🌈🤍🫶 thank you Mark
You're welcome. I hope it helps.
Wow! I am a professional funeral singer. I sing in about 20 funeral services a month. I’ve also recently sang at my grandmother’s and Father’s funeral even while my dad was saying his final goodbyes and by the grace of God I have learned to do it. The Rythm is a great idea but also singing that song prior letting all the emotions come out. Once I do I service I focus on the execution, by then my voice has already grasped the emotion from my practice so when I sing it I’m only repeating what I did. It’s like the recording you sent. the difference it’s you just become the living recording. I hope this makes sense.
Yes - you're right - rehearsals allow us to compartmentalize from the emotion. If I was able to sing at the actual service I either would have been fine by altering my focus or sung through tears - no second takes in live singing!
Let me just tell you, I am a fan !! You have a beautiful voice and your an amazing coach. I warm up to your exercises very often.
@@dianebaileymusicministries Thank you - I'm glad to help.
I don't know if you have seen Gigi de Lana's Through the Fire version. If not and if you have time and interest, could you break down her vocal technique?
Sir, have you made any singing lessons videos for beginners from 0 level ? Sir, please drop the link , so that I could learn from it.thank you sir.
I would love to take classes with you
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This is beautiful Mark, so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
My biggest hug for ur loss . Rock on bro.....
Thank you.
Condoleances to you and your family. 💖
Thank you.
THANK YOU! And thank you for the reminder that as singers we have to power to heal. More please. I consider singing to be just like praying.
I agree about healing and praying - singing is my connection.
So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! God bless you ❤
What a beautiful tribute to your brother!
Thank you.
Condolences🙁 and awesome rendition🤘
Thank you.
Ohhh! Sorry for you and your sweet family’s loss. Thank you for sharing that song. Thank you for the good advice. Much love to you and your family.
Thanks so much.
Wow!!!! I am a vocal coach from Brazil. I Will show your vídeo, your Channel to all my students!!!! Thank u! I loved!
I'm so glad you like it! I'm just happy to help.
Thank you for this amazing lesson!
You're welcome.
Mes condoléances.
Thank you very much.
This is beautiful 👏🥲
Thank you.
this is beautiful
Thank you.
Ah.. perfect timing.
Thanks.
God Bless you and Dennis.
Thank you.