This Thing I Like 2

Today, I'd like to mention the music group The Wailin' Jennys.

They're a trio of women who sing in tight harmonies, with a folksy, bluegrass style that sometimes delves into British or Irish folk song.  I've been listening to them pretty much all day today - they're great for public transit (at least in my opinion.)  Arguably, a lot of their music can sound the same if you're casually listening.  However, their musical styling and - especially - the lyrics of their songs are both strong pulls towards their originality.

It's great music for winding down after a long day, or maybe mixed in as a part of a road trip CD.  They're everything that's good about "just a little bit country."  Read more here: The Wailin' Jennys on Wikipedia


Love&Harmony,
Erin

Singing Revelation

I think I found my "big girl voice" today, or at least the way to finding it. My highest notes had vibrato and no strain, my middle notes felt full and velvety. And nothing has ever felt so easy. Like the voice was bursting from me, with such an exciting feeling of having something to say and express. And it all came back to breath, the balance of breath and pressure (support), the "placement" of each, and the bodily understanding that they are both related but not simultaneous or directly connected with each other. Breath drives all and the muscles/support follow almost instantaneously. But the breath isn't controlled -it is inhale; the intake of breath must be a natural extension of the exhale/presence of support.

Sorry if this doesn't make much sense. I'm mostly working through my teacher's philosophy and self-application. It's been a singing revelation kind of day. Post-lesson, I've never had a better practice room session in my life.

Here's to finally leading to sing (and hoping the lesson sticks!)

Love&Harmony,
Erin

P.S. I realized also that my boyfriend and roommates are essentially weird music conservatory versions of the guys in New Girl. I think I'm dating Nick.  Weird and hilarious and weird.