Aerosmith - Dream On - Steven Tyler - Isolated Vocals - Analysis and Singing Lesson
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- In this video we take a close-up listen to what's really happening vocally on Steven Tyler's amazing, epic smash hit, DREAM ON! Come with me and let's check this out!
Aerosmith - Dream On - Steven Tyler - Isolated Vocals - Analysis and Singing Lesson
After the poor record sales from their first album, Aerosmith was in danger of being dropped by Columbia Records. However after their management convinced them to release “Dream On” as a single, they instead went on to become one of the label’s biggest acts.
What other bands can you think of that were either dropped or nearly dropped by their record label right before they broke out with commercial success? Share with me in the comments!
Steven Tyler's voice has changed a lot over the years and as we look at his isolated vocals we’ll see how he hadn’t really developed his upper mid voice yet, instead relying on his lower mid voice register and his screaming register.
We’ll explore how he used good placement to make the vocal sound high and how he added that nice distortion to his sound.
Check it out!
Also check out the version I did here:
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I am amazed at the longevity and stamina of Steven Tyler. He seems to just have an incredible love for rock music and a passion for singing it, that it just permeates through him.
And a particular love for boogie-woogie and swing grooves… The band writes everything around the core of R&B feel rhythms. Lots of triplets in there. Very few hard rock bands do that quite so much.
Jzns
@@j_freed Yes! I agree.
Joanne beautifully said!
He's a thoroughbred...
Ken , you must admit that Dream On is one of the best lyrics in a rock song ever Steven knew how to write a great song lyric and then construct it in a way that is a hit song
When I first heard his voice, I was absolutely in love. Steven Tyler is an amazing singer who can make you feel what he's singing.
hes unique as heck. Hard 2 duplicate his quirks.
True, when you hear him on, you know it's Mr. Tyler. He's one of a kind
I am kinda sad only to find this channel after so long. I broke my voices every now and then after singing the high note. Scared the hell out of me, rested for a week, my voice is back. Thanks god.
Your version is more wild and powerful. Love it.
Absolutely epic!
This song, and Kings And Queens are timeless tunes!
Thanks a lot Ken!
During the first album he wasn't confident in his voice so he made it sound different. Not to say his voice didn't need work he's definitely improve over the years. Crazy to think he wrote this song in his teens
Wow... Steven's voice was so clear like a glass. Thank you for this! 🌹
Per your request for feedback: Dream On is a brilliantly engineered song. Tyler’s warbly / unstable vibrato sets the tone for the song’s opening, which is of painful remembrance and wistfulness of all the things in life one cannot control (such as change, and time). Then, as his voice gains strength with “Everybody’s got their dues in life to pay” - you sense he’s gaining emotional fortitude from his camaraderie with humanity (i.e. his realization he’s not alone in feeling this way / we’re all in the same boat). By the time Tyler assertively beckons us, “Sing with me” - he’s gained strength, having reached a point of resolution with the past and acceptance of the human experience.
As to the reverb (which I also recall being quite pronounced) - while one could say it enhanced Tyler’s singing, I think it’s more apt to note it enhanced the song. Reverb makes the lyrics more haunting - akin to how Tyler is haunted by the past - thus driving home the message of the song. It also creates an atmosphere of being in a big space (denoting how large the future is, and possibly the size of audience to whom Tyler’s addressing). From this accrual of strength and energy, Dream On reaches hope for the future and encourages us to fight for our dreams rather than dwelling on the past, “Dream until your dreams come true.”
Had Tyler and Aerosmith NOT chosen to underscore the lyrics in the way they did, I actually doubt Dream On would have made the emotional impact it did, much less become the iconic anthem it has. Thanks for reading!
Perfectly said. So true.
I could agree more.
This response was actually the breakdown and reaction I really wanted to hear.
Thank you.
I’m really loving these. I’m a 50 year old guy, always believed I was stuck in baritone range. You’re an absolute inspiration. Don’t ever stop.
He revealed the massive compression he uses on American Idol - IMO. Still. I don't know anyone who screams as attractive as him. Weak or not, he makes an amazing sound.
I love this. This is one of those songs that will always stand the test of time. It's amazing to hear the nitty gritty of what is happening vocally. Thank you Ken!
The screaming side of Steven is absolutely because of Janis.... his melodic sense is very influenced by the Everly Brother...obviously the Beatles, Yardbirds, Zeppelin.... I love Steven.
I agree!! I love all those bands!
Some of Steven’s vocals remind me of some seventys female vocalist
Maybe it sounds weird but I was drawn in by the imperfections in his vocals on this song. As though it drives home the point to dream on.
I really enjoyed hearing this one!
I'm 100% with you on the whole, "remembering this sounding bigger"!
I was surprised at how much the naked vocal came across the way it does in the track!
In many (if not all) the other isolated vocals videos I've seen, it usually shows a lot of subtlety that we don't otherwise hear!
I also really liked your take on the fry/scream! Very cool!
This is a great analysis. I also think the very light voice support and the slightly unstable vibrato both contribute to the feeling of vulnerability that makes this vocal track really unique among all Aerosmith’s (and all other) songs… It’s the character that stands out, even with the technical imperfection.
Cheers! Can’t wait for you to do a vocal analysis of something off “Frank’s wild years” or “Rain dogs…”
I agree 100%.
I prefer his voice here in the begining the most. I found it to be very a nice sound. I wished he sang more like this.
Great choice of song again. Probably my favorite from Aerosmith one of my rop 12 favorite band. Old Aerosmith were awesome.🤘🤘🤘
Easily my favorite era of Steven's vocals. This and Seasons of Wither are two absolute gems of vocal delivery. They don't just make Steven Tylers every day... ☺️😄
Who wants Gabrielle to cover "Dream On"
I like the effects you added. Your version is fantastic!! I listened to it 4 months ago and again today!👏 👏 👏
Glad you like it!
Man, this makes me miss old Aerosmith. I wish they'd do one more album like they did in the 70's: more raw, few overdubs and the like.
Aerosmith is awesome always loved them and Steven Tyler dream on their biggest song of all time or one of them anyways love Steven Tyler screams on them he nails those screams with his awesome tones and techniques his vocal abilities he rocks big time he is awesome live for the most part Ken what I've heard is awesome he rocks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
His daughter is beautiful liv Tyler she's a great actress as well
Omg I needed this. I’m actually singing this some among 6 more guest January 11th at Motorheads in Springfield Illinois and this definitely gives me insight. Dude you rule man. I can’t wait to get much better with your class.
This is actually the first of this series I've been able to watch. What a great idea! You are teaching us such an entertaining way it's almost like just sitting around wasting time on you tube. Except, you are teaching anyone who watches whether they notice or not. Thanks for a fun, informative, entertaining video. Now I'm going to go watch more in this series!
Glad you enjoy it!
You can only imagine how much this is helping my karaoke... People now just curl their upper lip (Billy Idol) with a confused look instead of sticking their fingers in their ears😉 thanks Mr. Ken!
Awesome!
Stevens voice is amazing and so unique. Love him.
Love his voice, flaws and all. After the way he took care of his body for over a decade, it is amazing that he can sing...
17 when he actually wrote this song, can't remember what I was doing at 17 , but it wasn't writing hit songs.
I saw them live in 2002 and he still sounded great, I know he's had his off moments like every singer, but Steven will always be one of my all time favorites.
Their best song, in my opinion!
@16:18 - Yup. Totally laid back with fry. That scream is iconic for a reason. Laid back with control is good, not bad.
Smothering the vocal track in even more reverb, when it already has tons of reverb on it already, is not what I'd be doing with it, but to each his own :)
Yes, the original is completely slathered with a very generous sheen of reverb.
I remember the 1st time I heard Dream on, goosebumps.....I think I like the quality of his voice....it's like comparing a great top of the line guitar to a cheap one. You can play something simple and it sounds great. He's got a great instrument.
I love this fluttery vibrato here❤
I know It's not considered good technique, but I actually think it is a nice tool to use for effect.
It makes a vocal really vulberable and intimate because it's so unstable.
My favorite singer
Your version is DIFFERENT ❤ Also AWESOME! 😁 You are The Best Vocal Teacher for sure. I love You, Sir😁 Thank YOU very much 😁
Congratulations on 1 million subscribers! So well deserved! Keep rocking!
Thank you so much 😀
He sounds so young, I always thought this was a unique piece, cause he used to sing very different after this. very intesesting
Ken his voice is so different than the original recording , I’d be interested to hear your comments on a newer live version. Aerosmith is my fav ......
Great suggestion, John!
I agree 👍
I agree also
Thanks Ken! You are right about the humanity / character aspect. The "fragile" aspect of his voice really fits this song nicely. There's a balance✌
Steven Tyler for me is simply the perfect singer, his voice is amazing, nothing to compare. Later versions of Dream On sound better, and I think his voice is just got better with age.
Great choice and Great Analysis. 👍My fave Aerosmith song.He was only sixteen when he wrote this song.it is absolutely incredible.
Incredible!
YOU ARE SO SO SO INFORMATIVE. Oh and by the way I always love the way you add those effects in the end. I just have no words!!!
Glad you like them!
Despite a few flaws in his vocals he's still one of the best front men in rock history
indeed!
Thanks Ken ...I am learning but I still have many Questions and many trick to learn from you ...Don'ts stop making videos ...
More to come!
I remember Steven saying in an interview later in life that his screaming part is the easiest part of the song. Even at his age! Legend!
Indeed Ken, you have an amazing 'Dream Scream'.
AAAAAAA I was waiting for that! Still waiting a Mike Patton analyse 😘🇧🇷
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Another analysis worthy of 👍👍! Steven Tyler's voice is so unique it's unduplicatable, for lack of a more proper word.
Amazing song and legendary artist, and as always great thoughts Ken :)
I love this isolated vocals series you do and find them very interesting. The one that stands out to me was the analysis of George Michael and Elton John "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me". Everything you said in there, I had to wonder if I was holding a cue card for you because you said everything I'd thought before hearing you. When it comes to Steven Tyler, I've always really loved his voice. But if I was given the choice between listening to him or you, I'd hands down easily pick you!
I love this song and your version is so so so awesome! 😁
Nelly xx :)
i think he mostly ends his words with vowels
like "tears" to "teays"
to relieve tension. I've tried to emulate his style, and it relieves tension in your throat
Wow I didn't know it was YEARS and TEARS. I always thought it was singular!!! Love the rap imitation. LOVELY!!!
I just figured that was the Boston accent coming through in the way Stephen sang. Think about when you hear people from the Ha'buh ta'k some ending syllables are slurred or missing. JM2C
The first time I heard this song I thought that the singer was Joe Perry, because Steven Tyler sings different than his common style from the other songs, then I knew that this song was from his first album and over the years it can change and/or improve.
Ken seems like a great engineer , producer also , I would love to work with him one day …. Just dreaming on .
That's one of my favorite songs
As I recall, Greg X Volz has a pretty stellar cover of Dream On on one of his solo records back in the 80s.
Oh wow
Ken, you're funny with the Goat vibrato in Tyler's voice. however , this is the only song
where Steven sings this way which appears to be intentional-Compare this song with
Sweet Emotion completely different vocal styles- Dream On doesn't even sound like Tyler really, the only song I've heard him sing without his bluesy style which is odd, perhaps he didn't find his voice yet
Thanks for weighing in!
He sounds similar in 10 Inch Record :)
Not true. He actually refers to this as his "kermit" voice. He sang this way on the first album because he was embarrassed by his 'real' voice. Listen to Mama Kin - he sings exactly the same way. Also have a listen to Dream On and Mama Kin from 'A Little South of Sanity' - he goes from 'real' to 'kermit' on Dream On and sings most of Mama Kin with the Kermit voice.
One of my favourite singers of all time🤘
Good very good
I always enjoy your vids. Great review
Glad you like them!
🙏🎶 Dream on my favorite Steven Tyler song
Awesome!
Oh my gosh Ken I laughed out loud!! ME TOO! As a teenager I always thought he was saying “women” in that part too! Until I bought the cassette tape album (aging myself lol), looked at the lyrics and saw that it was “with me”. 😂 Great analysis Ken!
👍
I never had an issue understanding the lyrics.
But I am from Boston 🤷🏼♀️
My math teacher in middle school was the dude who taught Joe Perry how to play.guitar.
Very cool!
When I was young, I thought he was saying, “Single Women” I thought it was an inspirational song for single mom’s. Lol! I also think Steve Tyler wrote that song when he was 17 years old or younger. Great song & great vocal. 💪
Haha, I am sure you aren't the only one!
GREAT SONG VOCAL choice. Yup, the screamin demon. Always wondered this so very cool. Thanks
Me😃: (expecting a hyperbolic praise for Tyler's finale)
Ken: He's not killing it.🧐
Me: (questioning all my past judgment calls)
Yeee....That's it!Very good analysis Ken💫🎙🎤
Rock on🤘👍😉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Eric Adams from Manowar, please, Ken! He is probably one of the greatest, if not the greatest voice in Heavy Metal period. He's definitely a vocal icon up there with the best of the best. Songs like Wheels of Fire, Blood of the Kings, Defender, Black Wind Fire and Steel, Kill with Power, Bridge of Death, Heart of Steel, Hail and Kill, Thor, Mountains, Guyana, The Oath, The Power of Thy Sword, Demons Whip, Master of the Wind...Basically pick a song and let's do this. Eric will blow your mind. There are singers and then there are great singers and then there's Eric Adams. The Gods made Heavy Metal and the Gods made Eric Adams to sing said Metal better than anyone else...
Realy.......... ERIC IS THE great VOICES OF METAL............... THE SECRET OF STEEL OR GATES OF VALHALLA ARE THE IMMORTAL MASTERPIECES OF METAL HISTORY ....... FOREVER ........ ERIC IS TOO UNDERVALTED, CONSIDERING HE HAS THE HIGHEST VOICE OF MOST METAL GROUPS ........ MANOWAR. .......
But how many songs sound that beautiful without anything behind them? Him just singing alone the song still sounded great.
👍
The effects you added made it sound so haunting omg
Would be cool if you could make an isolated vocal analysis of Last Child, one of my favourite songs.
By the way I enjoy your videos so much, keep up this great work! ;)
And by the way anyone that knows anything about Steven knows that he sang the bulk of the first record, including Dream on, in a purposefully manipulated voice. He thought he sounded too sweet and angelic, so he put on this blues voice attempting to sound like one of his black idols. Which is why if you listen to the first and second records, even though they’re only record of the year apart, he sounds completely different on get your wings.
Thanks for weighing in!
Absolutely correct. He speaks if this in his book.
Ken i just listened to your version and I think you sound excellent!!awesome
Thanks you!
Queen #1, Aerosmith #2. I don't know how true it is, but I heard he wrote this song when he was 14 yo. His dad was a concert pianist and Steven would lay under the piano when his dad played and wrote songs.
Wow you can sing everything. 🤗😮😮❤❤
Check him out at the Kennedy Honors doing a Beatles medley.
Ken, I wanted to ask-
Do we have to do the workouts in the exact order you've mentioned them in the course?
Thanks
Yes. They are designed that way with purpose.
Ken , I like you as a teacher , let’s not forget Steven got signed to a record label , I think he was signed even before Aerosmith .
DREAM ON!! ♥️🎶😃
Till the Dream comes true!
This is crazy...I remember this song sounding an entire octave higher...
I love making up my own lyrics when I can't understand them🎶🎤🎤🎤
My daughter at age 7 or so introduced me to the lyrics - you can't always get a chihuahua.... to can you guess? The stones, you cant always get what you want. I'm sorry if I changed how you hear that tune forever more.
@@mousepolice55 Also Hendrix when he says "excuse me while I kiss the sky" and you hear "excuse ne while I kiss this guy" I found the misheard lyrics on Stevie T's, you can't unhear it after that 😆
Diverse vocalist. Went to the same school. His Dad was an accomplished teacher and musician.
This song Absolutely rocks! 🤘🏼 always
Would be great if you did a vocal analysis of Dave Mustaine from Megadeth. I would recomend the song She-Wolf. Love your videos❤💪🏻
Thanks for the suggestion, Benjamin!
When I was a kid, I thought that goat sound was forced, like he was singing like a person who lived life and was reflecting on his past. So I would mimic it slur words and all. Now that I'm old, my voice is so rough and people day when I sing it sounds like I'm crying.
Actually i think he got better with age.lots of rockstars can't sing one line right these days,mean Axl rose and Vince neil.Steven got better with age
Oh my! Thanks teacher!!!
You're welcome, Igor!
Congratulations on 1 million! Love this series, looks like a lot of others do too!
Thanks a million! 😊
I actually like the sound of his method of vibrato vs how you gave your example.
Is it just preference or is it a proper vs improper method? I'm of the mindset if it sounds good it is good.
Fantastic.. I tried to scream the final part for years.. till I did it.. now I'm discovering it's more a fry and softer voice than a scream... I think I will use some software to isolate vocals and try to study naked vocals before to begin to study a song. Thanks for your wonderful tutorials
I love this videos brother
These isolated vocals videos are so enlightening. Great points on the light fry singing (and the lines on the face getting clearer hahaha).
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh yeah, I remember YOUR rendition WELL.An encore performance for sure!!! But yeah Ken , heres another one that was kinda dissapointing at the onset, even though I KNOW that the EQ drastically changes with ALL vocal trx when other instrument trx are mixed in, and the delay/verb YOU added is the way I remember it best as well in the 70s..He got better as the trk progress though,having more of a biting edge..You made some GREAT points as to why this was occuring and it totally makes sense...PING IS KING!
I loved it the effects you added would that be.part of a remaster? Thx
Thank you Ken for the analysis of Steven Tylor.Greetings from Berlin.(Fechi's design factory)
Thanks for watching!
At about 20:29, on “Sing for the laughter,” is that cutoff on “sing” natural? Or is that evidence of a tape splice between two different recordings? It sounds too abrupt to be natural, to me. But I’ve never noticed it before. Cool to hear small details in the vocals like that!
Steven would hit those notes at times here and there in those days but Bon Scott sang every note like it was his last and may have been the 1st to do this
Awesome singer