@@williamthomas5255 height is not so much a predictor of sensation of support as general size. The heavier you are the greater the feeling of gravity. Thinner lighter people generally feel support height than heavier stockier counterparts. It’s not 100% bc there are always outliers but there’s a correlation.
Mathew’s talk of a “vacuum” in the chest area, literally caused me to open my voice and especially my high notes again with a depth and clarity I haven’t had since an old teacher told Me to “drink/suck the sound in”, before I took a break from singing. I couldn’t find the feeling again for a long time and the vacuum idea really brought it back for me. Following that, my teacher jack Livigni, who I know you know, really agreed it IS like a vacuum. Boom. Thanks fellas, great channel.
I LOVE that three tenor's recital! My favorite number is "Oh Holy Night," sung by Jonathan, Matthew, and Jose -- to an organ accompaniment. Beautiful puts a big smile on my face every time. Well done, Lads!!! 🙂
Matthew is my utmost favorite tenors that sings today. Thank you so much for this, it’s such a gift. Besides singing like a god he’s such a great guy! Yeah he’s always in nature or building/fixing/repairing something lol! Great stuff man!
Matt is a wonderful and welcoming person-I was in the chorus for Manon in Chicago. His singing and color is so moving, he goes for the old school sound so natural!
Wow, José! I must admit that these last two Tenor Talks have been a turning point for me. Firstly, the "embracing the crack" concept resonated deeply (my professor always emphasized "pet the rooster," but I never fully grasped how to embrace that vulnerable/shaky spot). Now, with this wonderful "scientific" explanation of how our instrument works and how to navigate it, everything clicked. Suddenly, within a week of following these cues, I found myself singing Ernesto's, Arturo's, and Tonino's arias "effortlessly"-pieces I thought were impossible for me. I've realized my voice is much lighter than I believed, or at least it feels more comfortable in a lighter, "cracky", coordination. Thank you so much; I can't express how much these lessons mean to me! PS: Please, please try to get Lawrence Brownlee or Matthew Polenzani on the series; I'm dying to understand how they produce their velvety, effortless, honeyed sound!
What a fantastic and enlightening conversation! José and Matthew are, to me, two of the best young tenors out there today. I have been fortunate enough to see Matthew singing live several times in different opera roles in Florida and Chicago and I even saw his Messiah in Nashville. He never disappoints! On the contrary, he moves you inside with his extremely beautiful, very well managed voice. Unfortunately I haven't been able to see José singing live yet, but that is 100% in my bucket list for ASAP. Singers like you both give me hope for Opera to remain as the greatest performing art form today and for the future. Congratulations to you both and keep up the great work!
Singing should be the sensation of relaxing into death! 💀🗣️😃🤌 Great interview and another example of how different one can work especially on the tenor voice and voice in general.
You are two great guys and tenors, plus Tetelman, off course, who is also one of the golden three. Jonas Kaufmann's era shouldn't be afraid of being replaced by the three of you on an equal footing. Good luck, dudes!
So happy to hear all of this! Matthew, it was an honor to hear you sing that insane Èmigre score from the chorus recently. There is no possible way that could have been done without stellar technique!
Great advice and questions, many thanks for the video! As a Russian, I was really surprised to hear that you find our language smooth and flowing. Here in Russia, we have the opposite opinion-we consider Italian (and English) to be smooth, easy-to-sing languages, especially compared to Russian, which we find too sharp and harsh.
Fantastic! Comprehensive and with so many golden nuggets! Now I have many ways and sensations to try while I am practicing as Mat described. I liked the way he introduced the concepts that you have to personally experience these sensations while you sing in order to truly know these techniques. Just know the theories do not help much!
I just started singing at 27 yo and I was wondering how do you guys can stay focus and train when everyone around you is telling you to shut up or making disguted faced when they hear your voice and tell you how bad you sing , I feel pretty hurted each times and it drains all my energy to train , did you go through that as well?
Hello Mr Jose. I'm a mezzo soprano. Pls I need your guidance. I have middle voice problems. When I sing in my middle voice it's tight and it cracks. Pls what do I do? My low notes are fine. Top notes: fine too. Just the middle of my voice. It around G4 to C5. Pls help me. Thank you 🙏🏿
@@blueridgetomt it’s just vague terminology. Forward can be interpreted differently from person to person. Usually when someone says sing forward they want more presence in the sound. Clear cord closure to achieve squillo, resonance, and clearly quality in the sound, and pure vowels. No artificial darkening, no breathy sounds, no over spacing. Clear & resonant. But I agree just saying forward doesn’t cut it. What you should definitely not do is feel like you need to place or shove sound forward. Absolutely not! 👍
Giacomini Is a unique full male voice tha few have today . Kaufmann , Hampson , Cura , voices than can sing baritone too . Tenors of today are allowed to sing with mix tone and with very light approach .
They try to teach how to sing with TECHNIC. To start with an "aaaa" is the strong false way. Teaching I start with controlling a deep in throat sitting "Iiiiiiiii". Each student has an own way to find the right position where his individual voice is sitting. It does not please me how the ever again use this "a". Dont listen, it's rubbish!!!
Thanks so much for having me Jose! You know I love tech and talking about it! Keep it up your channel is awesome.
@@matthewwhite4495 A pleasure to have you as a special guest and a big thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! 🙌🌟
Did you say taller people do or don’t feel support lower Matthew?
@@williamthomas5255 height is not so much a predictor of sensation of support as general size. The heavier you are the greater the feeling of gravity. Thinner lighter people generally feel support height than heavier stockier counterparts. It’s not 100% bc there are always outliers but there’s a correlation.
Do you offer vocal coaching Matthew?
Mathew’s talk of a “vacuum” in the chest area, literally caused me to open my voice and especially my high notes again with a depth and clarity
I haven’t had since an old teacher told
Me to “drink/suck the sound in”, before I took a break from singing. I couldn’t find the feeling again for a long time and the vacuum idea really brought it back for me. Following that, my teacher jack Livigni, who I know you know, really agreed it IS like a vacuum. Boom. Thanks fellas, great channel.
30:07 excercises, 54:12 low larynx, 1:06:00 consonants, 47:00 vowels
I LOVE that three tenor's recital! My favorite number is "Oh Holy Night," sung by Jonathan, Matthew, and Jose -- to an organ accompaniment. Beautiful puts a big smile on my face every time. Well done, Lads!!! 🙂
Matthew is my utmost favorite tenors that sings today. Thank you so much for this, it’s such a gift. Besides singing like a god he’s such a great guy! Yeah he’s always in nature or building/fixing/repairing something lol! Great stuff man!
It is incredible that this is free! Thank you so much, this has helped more than words can say. The best singing channel on youtube.
Extremely interesting and educational interview Jose, thanks! (exercises 30:07)
Outstanding singing and conversation. Thank you gentlemen.
Two very impressive tenors!
Matt is a wonderful and welcoming person-I was in the chorus for Manon in Chicago. His singing and color is so moving, he goes for the old school sound so natural!
Matt was wonderful here in Vancouver too in our Carmen. A gentleman!
Wow, José! I must admit that these last two Tenor Talks have been a turning point for me. Firstly, the "embracing the crack" concept resonated deeply (my professor always emphasized "pet the rooster," but I never fully grasped how to embrace that vulnerable/shaky spot). Now, with this wonderful "scientific" explanation of how our instrument works and how to navigate it, everything clicked. Suddenly, within a week of following these cues, I found myself singing Ernesto's, Arturo's, and Tonino's arias "effortlessly"-pieces I thought were impossible for me. I've realized my voice is much lighter than I believed, or at least it feels more comfortable in a lighter, "cracky", coordination. Thank you so much; I can't express how much these lessons mean to me! PS: Please, please try to get Lawrence Brownlee or Matthew Polenzani on the series; I'm dying to understand how they produce their velvety, effortless, honeyed sound!
What a fantastic and enlightening conversation! José and Matthew are, to me, two of the best young tenors out there today. I have been fortunate enough to see Matthew singing live several times in different opera roles in Florida and Chicago and I even saw his Messiah in Nashville. He never disappoints! On the contrary, he moves you inside with his extremely beautiful, very well managed voice. Unfortunately I haven't been able to see José singing live yet, but that is 100% in my bucket list for ASAP. Singers like you both give me hope for Opera to remain as the greatest performing art form today and for the future. Congratulations to you both and keep up the great work!
Great podcast Jose and Matthew. Thank youuu❤
Gracias maestro
Singing should be the sensation of relaxing into death! 💀🗣️😃🤌
Great interview and another example of how different one can work especially on the tenor voice and voice in general.
Stephen O'Mara for the win. Miss him greatly. Great job guys!
Pure gold here! Many thanks for setting it up and for posting! 👍
You are two great guys and tenors, plus Tetelman, off course, who is also one of the golden three. Jonas Kaufmann's era shouldn't be afraid of being replaced by the three of you on an equal footing. Good luck, dudes!
So happy to hear all of this! Matthew, it was an honor to hear you sing that insane Èmigre score from the chorus recently. There is no possible way that could have been done without stellar technique!
Just sang with Matt in Chicago, he’s the real deal. Fantastic insight to some of the best singing happening out there right now.
This singer is so clever... Wow so very interesting
Great advice and questions, many thanks for the video! As a Russian, I was really surprised to hear that you find our language smooth and flowing. Here in Russia, we have the opposite opinion-we consider Italian (and English) to be smooth, easy-to-sing languages, especially compared to Russian, which we find too sharp and harsh.
Beautiful, I will wait for bass talks, and I will share it to my co-basses!
Amazing interview! Thank you!
this is incredible thank you so much for providing such amazing information
The most informative vocal interview!!!
this was amazing thank you so much for what you're doing... I am so grateful 🤩
So much great info in here. Thank you!
Fantastic! Comprehensive and with so many golden nuggets! Now I have many ways and sensations to try while I am practicing as Mat described. I liked the way he introduced the concepts that you have to personally experience these sensations while you sing in order to truly know these techniques. Just know the theories do not help much!
Great descriptors for technique! 🙏🏼
This is a great learning resource guys! Bravi 💪
Hi ! Thanks for this video, very interesting.
I always say that voice parallels life, we're always trying to find a balance.
Thanks for being open,great voice btw
Fantastic questions, fantastic answers!!! So much insight packed fully in this wonderful interview!
Very interesting to hold the air without closing the vocal folds. It still feels as if it blows out a bit.
OMG! I sang with Stephen O'Mara in the chorus.
Gracias Matthew White , eres una persona muy generosa ....gracias José por el aporte
I just started singing at 27 yo and I was wondering how do you guys can stay focus and train when everyone around you is telling you to shut up or making disguted faced when they hear your voice and tell you how bad you sing , I feel pretty hurted each times and it drains all my energy to train , did you go through that as well?
Hello Mr Jose. I'm a mezzo soprano. Pls I need your guidance. I have middle voice problems. When I sing in my middle voice it's tight and it cracks. Pls what do I do? My low notes are fine. Top notes: fine too. Just the middle of my voice. It around G4 to C5.
Pls help me. Thank you 🙏🏿
Do you have any advice for finding good teachers?
What is the "turn"?
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José, cómo recibir enseñanza con usted? Sería de gran ayuda para mí.
@@emtnz1569 escribirme a simerillastudios@gmail.com para lecciones de voz.
What of choral directors saying "sing more forward"?
@@blueridgetomt it’s just vague terminology. Forward can be interpreted differently from person to person. Usually when someone says sing forward they want more presence in the sound. Clear cord closure to achieve squillo, resonance, and clearly quality in the sound, and pure vowels. No artificial darkening, no breathy sounds, no over spacing. Clear & resonant. But I agree just saying forward doesn’t cut it. What you should definitely not do is feel like you need to place or shove sound forward. Absolutely not! 👍
thinner lighter people feel it higher do you mean?
In my experience yes. Basically just result of gravity.
White 10
❤️🇱🇨!!!
Inspite of being a native Spanish speaker, my tongue rolls to the right canine. I cannot produce a rolled "r" sound with the tip of my tongue.
Giacomini Is a unique full male voice tha few have today . Kaufmann , Hampson , Cura , voices than can sing baritone too . Tenors of today are allowed to sing with mix tone and with very light approach .
They try to teach how to sing with TECHNIC. To start with an "aaaa" is the strong false way. Teaching I start with controlling a deep in throat sitting "Iiiiiiiii". Each student has an own way to find the right position where his individual voice is sitting. It does not please me how the ever again use this "a". Dont listen, it's rubbish!!!