What kind of staging makes vocals look cool? Five essentials for live performance
For those who are saying, “We’re going to play a live show at the cultural festival or school festival!”, I’d like to talk about what kind of live performance the frontman—the vocalist—should deliver.
Of course, it won’t be just for students—I’ll make it useful for all vocalists, so please stay with me until the end.
By the way, I’ve written a post on a similar topic on my blog as well.
Make Your Singing Shine! Captivating Live Performances | dn-voice
Now, let me introduce more specifically what mindset and way of thinking you should have when performing.
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The vocalist is the frontman.
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This is the most important thing you must not forget when doing vocals.
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Whatever kind of performance you do, you must not forget this basic principle.
To stand out the most is,If I show any unnecessary gestures or expressions, the customers will notice right away.That’s what it means.
Conversely,If you can pull off a cool performance, the crowd is sure to go wild.It is.
Let's go without getting scared!
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First, the facial expression and the standing pose.
If you look unsure or give a half-hearted smile because you’re embarrassed, it can dampen the mood for the audience watching.
Haven’t you had a similar experience yourself in the past?
A band’s live show isn’t some kind of semi-forced music recital, you know!
Standing there looking kind of sluggish, or slumping with a slight hunch, also makes you look unmotivated and uncool.
Please take the stage with the confident look and stance of someone thinking, “I’m about to deliver my best performance ever!”
That alone will boost the coolness factor a lot.
3.
Don't worry even if you fail.
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There are people who can’t help but give a wry smile when they go off pitch or mess up the lyrics.
This looks really uncool, so let’s stop it!
As I wrote at the beginning, the vocals are the frontman.
You must not show your uncool side.
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Sure, I messed up, but look at me recover and keep playing—pretty cool, right?
4.
Value interactions with customers
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- Shouting high notes with a desperate expression
- Point to the audience seating
- clapping along
- Walk toward the audience
All of these are basically a way of saying, “Watch me—I’m about to do something cool!”
So, with confidence,How do you want the customers to feel here and now?Let's consider performance from that perspective.
For example
- Since the chorus is coming up, I point to get the crowd hyped.
- Raise your fist and shout
- Since it's a mellow section, sing with an expressive, heartfelt look.
- Extend your palm toward the audience
- I want everyone to get excited, so I’ll start a clap myself.
and so on.
However, even if the customer's vibe is really off,It’s forbidden to show a sullen attitude.It is.
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Value interacting with members
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Interacting with the band members is important too.
If we can do this, the band will feel more unified and we’ll be able to get the audience even more excited!
For example,
- When it's time for the guitar solo, point to the guitar and give it an introduction.
- If there’s a part at the start of the song where we have to match the drums, try making eye contact.
- If the bass has an impressive phrase, try swaying together and syncing to the rhythm.
By doing this, not only do the vocals stand out, but it also draws the audience’s eyes to the other instruments, allowing the entire band to be seen as a whole.
Lastly
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Of course, the singing is important, but appearance is also a key element in energizing a live performance.
From the perspective that the vocalist is the frontman, try thinking about the performance.
Perform with confidence no matter what happens.to continue it.
Thinking about how to communicate with clients and team members, from the perspective of “making music together with everyone.”By reflecting on it, I think you'll be able to perform better.
Now then, enjoy a fun vocal life!