Since forming in 2004, Paramore have become one of the front runners for alternative rock music. Led by flame-haired vocalist Hayley Williams, Paramore have three albums and a number of tours under their belt. After taking some time off, Paramore are back with a self-titled album set to be released later this year and new single 'Now', which has just dropped on Radio 1. With that in mind, Digital Spy takes a closer look at the American rockers. 1. The road to Paramore began in 2002 when a 13-year-old Hayley Williams moved to Franklin, Tennessee and met brothers Josh and Zac Farro. Williams was part of a funk cover band, The Factory, with bassist Jeremy Davis, and these four teamed up and went on to officially form Paramore in 2004. 2. Prior to Paramore, Williams took vocal lessons with Brett Manning. Manning has also worked (more)...
- 1/22/2013
- by By Lauren Sexton
- Digital Spy
Vibrato can be one of the great mysteries of singing. We all recognize the beauty and energy it brings to the voice, but many singers struggle with how to create, control, or, when stylistically appropriate, even it. Nashville-based voice coach Brett Manning is one of the most recognized names in vocal instruction. He is the author of the "Singing Success" home study program, and his client list includes Keith Urban and Taylor Swift. Manning has also created the only CD instruction course dealing solely with vibrato.Defining VibratoOne of the first steps in unlocking the mystery of vibrato is defining it. Manning sees the science of vibrato in everyday occurrences, such as a flag blowing in the wind. "Atmospheric pressure is 14.6 pounds per square inch, so if you blow across a surface, like a flag, it's going to suck that thing upwards," he says. "When I blow across my vocal cords,...
- 7/3/2010
- backstage.com
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