RSUSSH 2020
IN20-289 Comparative Performance Analysis of Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
Presenter: Parichat Euprasert
Rangsit University, Thailand
Abstract
This research focuses on how three renowned singers (Helen Morgan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Björk) from three eras (30’s, 60’s, and 90’s), three styles of singing (Broadway, Jazz, and Pop-Rock) differently portrayed the song “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”. The vocal techniques, key areas in which they sang, stylistic interpretation, and mainstream influent are discussed by (1) investigating keys and ranges of the three singers in the selected performances, and (2) analyzing the vocal techniques. Along with the analysis, the researcher will also discuss briefly the interplay in the ensemble. Hopefully, this research will give an insight into the evolution of vocal performances of this particular song as it is important to understand the past to foresee the future. This research would help vocal teachers and music enthusiasts to see the gradation of singing styles, thus this may help vocalists find a new style of singing in the future.
Citation format:
Euprasert, P.. (2020). Comparative Performance Analysis of Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
In terms of technique, what is the considerable different between "tradiditonal" and "pop" singing?
The biggest different is in the placements of vocal resonance. In pop singing on high note, singers allow larynge to come up a little bit and tongue arch toward the front part of the mouth creating more foward sound than classical style. In classical singing, resonating chamber tends to come from back of throat which are oropharynge and nasopharynge, and front of the chest. Pop-singing sound tends to come from front part of nasal, pharyngeal and chest cavity. In x-ray, we can clearly see alot of movements of the larynge in pop style when we see the larynges stay very still in classical style. The vocal support is, however, quite similar. Vocalist should bring the diaphragm down and balancing the optimum air pressure.
The biggest different is in the placements of vocal resonance. In pop singing on high note, singers allow larynx to come up a little bit and tongue arch toward the front part of the mouth creating more foward sound than classical style. In classical singing, resonating chamber tends to come from back of throat which are oropharynx and nasopharynx, and front of the chest. Pop-singing sound tends to come from front part of nasal, pharyngeal and chest cavity. In x-ray, we can clearly see alot of movements of the larynx in pop style when we see the larynx stay very still in classical style. The vocal support is, however, quite similar. Vocalist should bring the diaphragm down and balancing the optimum air pressure.