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Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 1 2020, 11:55 PM

Last couple of days I've felt a bit angry at the world, but it has allowed me to dig into these type of vocals! Let me know if I've completely lost the plot or if it sounds okay

https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-storm-linnebjerg/growl-attempt

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 2 2020, 12:00 AM

I am impressed big time not just by your growls but by the production quality of this track! What do you guys think? I think this is album/CD quality production. It's amazing your doing this at home. Sounds like a pricey studio imho. Well balanced and very aggressive. Did I mention it reminds me of Dimmu Borgir? But way better.

CAN YOU PUT IT ON SOUND CLOUD FOR THIS POST SO WE CAN STREAM IT?

Todd

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 2 2020, 12:07 AM

Thanks, Todd! I added a Soundcloud link

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Feb 2 2020, 12:52 AM

Yes agreed it is really well done Ben + I don't cringe by these growling vocals which is rare. It has more of Paradise Lost vibes which I love. AWESOME! I want more!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 2 2020, 01:20 AM

Thanks, Kris! Yes, Paradise Lost is a good comparison and definitely a vibe of vocals I like too in this style!
A bit more:

Posted by: Mertay Feb 2 2020, 09:48 AM

Thats really good and seems you're not even breaking a sweat!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 3 2020, 04:48 AM

I think you might consider joining a band as a lead singer dude. You clearly have the vocal chops to do this kind of style. It sounds great. Also it doesn't look like it's ripping your throat apart which is a rare thing. Would you want to be a lead vocalist?
Todd

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Feb 3 2020, 04:24 PM

Very cool! I have never had that kind of technique where I coul bark without also looking like a dog (jumping around and screaming my lungs out! 😅 )

Posted by: Phil66 Feb 3 2020, 07:37 PM

Sounds great Ben, please be sure to thoroughly warm up though, growling can easily do damage, I don't want you to think I'm patronising you buddy, it's easy to forget to warm up for vocal work though

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 3 2020, 07:40 PM

Yeah, I don't know anything about vocal, vocal training or technique, so it's something that's on my to-do list for sure. Thanks for reminding me!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 4 2020, 06:14 AM

You are off to a great start. You have a great knack for this style of vocal. Especially considering you have had zero training!! I think it's great that you have found a new talent and that you are so darn good at it. I look forward to hearing more!
Todd

Posted by: PosterBoy Mar 3 2020, 02:55 PM

Ben look into Zen of Screaming volume 2 for instructional on screaming and growling

I keep meaning to get some screaming under my belt but don't want to risk losing the top of my range etc.

I wonder how many bands have a singer who screams rather than a clean vocalist and screamer.

Posted by: zen Apr 9 2020, 05:14 AM

Growl 'attempts'? Too humble.

These attempts can easily go on a record.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 25 2020, 03:04 AM

Thanks, man!

I got a bit bored with playing around with my recording template, so I recorded a different few lines:

https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-storm-linnebjerg/more-growl

Posted by: MrVegas Apr 25 2020, 07:33 AM

this is rad! good sound

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 25 2020, 08:12 AM

Dude you can growl with the best of them. Seriously. Have you thought about joining a band as a vocalist? A good growler is hard to find. Vocalists are always in short supply.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 25 2020, 08:59 AM

I have thought about it, but I'm not sure I could really do it. Generally I don't like performing music that much, it's more so the composing part I find fun.

Also, I bought a Reaper template from Drewsif (https://drewsif.bigcartel.com/product/reapertemplate) and tried putting my stems into it, and I think it sounds a lot better mix wise. I bought the template so I could get some tips and tricks, and I'm sure I'll learn a thing or two.

Here is a link directly to what came out of putting it into the template:

https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-storm-linnebjerg/drewsiftemplateisbetter

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 25 2020, 11:21 PM

It's their loss to be sure. Your vocal work started good and has gotten even better. Super congrats on that. I like the template as well. Sounds like he is doing a mastering pass on the output bus which is always handy. Also spiff that it uses only free plugins. Goes to show, like he says, you just need a guitar, laptop, and audio interface and you can get pretty darn good results. Sure helps when the tracks are well played/sung!
Todd