Criticism, anyone?

This is a really nice topic to improve ;3

I want to know what were my mistakes for this audition. I'm not in finally T_T

@Kicchan
The song does not fit your voice. You can't sing well the more rhythmic songs but you can sing very, very well the slower and harmonious ones. I mean, I fell in love with the way you sung "Tabi no Tochuu" [LINK]. I, for exemple, couldn't sing that song at all (and I really tried) because it was too slow for me (but not for you).

@kicchan I like the tone your voice has, it's very cute, and sassy~
First I would suggest getting the karaoke track and mixing that in with your singing, it makes it sound much more professional. Also if you need to record with the voice (which actually is a smart thing to do) do it through headphones, so that way the original voice doesn't distract from yours. You did a great job with the fast parts, they were very nice. I heard a few clip and pops, which you can either edit out, or it comes from practice in pronouncing "clicking sounds" like p's, t's, s's, etc. They layering at the beginning was nice, but I would suggest also adding harmonies if you're going to layer. Not just the melody. When you layer too many tracks of the melody, it get's boring and muffled. But overall this was very nice and enjoyable to listen to (=
Great job~ (=

I'd like a critique on this please

I know there's A LOT of videos but I will be happy if someone critique mine ^^;;; two of them were for YT chorus audition and want to know what lacked to become one of the winners. Thank you ^^ They're in the order of most recent to old

I'm horrible at criticism, to I can't help anyone myself.

I'd like to have some critique on my audition. It'll help if I decide to redo it later. ^^

Hello!
I don't know if this is the right place xD;; but I am here to hear some criticisms xD;;
My mixing skills are really poor so I was wondering if this mixing is alright ;x;
If the guitars/drums or whatever are too loud >__<
Please let me know ;w;!
Thanks in advance!
This is my first time using autotune ;x; so there are some off notes ;x;...
Sorry!

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2myxdigl5jj

@Noki-san : This mix is fine :3 But I guess the sound of drums are too loud D: & the karaoke too. Should you just up the music? For your voice, it's really good ^__^ There is nothing to change, btw I don't know the name of this song either XD I just know it's by DECO*27

@MinuLuffs-san : Spice : Really nice perfomance =D But I think your voice is really loud than the bgm :c
Koi wa sensou :
Same as the first one :3 but why not to change some parts( Like the « Aa- »'s part & « Daisuki »'s?) Umm, how to say? Just make like a robot or put some echo? Because, it's too ... normal? é__o Anyway, it's a really nice perf' :3

I can't help D: Hnngg!! ;3; Sorry guys, I'm useless.

@Ichigo x Chiisana : Thank you for the advices ! Hm.. I think I have to work on "speed or rock" music.. I like them too... >_> A friend told me one time I was made for slowly songs.. BUT I LIKE TO ROCK TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Anyway, thank you ^^

So, this is my first time singing a song like this - like, a really laid back, chill, reggae-ish song, that is. I usually sing either really upbeat stuff, or like, epic songs orz. So I'm looking for any criticisms/advices people have maybe, and whether I should continue singing songs like this? My lower range is a bit dodgy, I know D:. It's odd that I have such poor control over it, when my voice is medium deep, and I know for SURE I sound better singing low XD;;. Uhhhh btw the chorus was too high for me (the octave higher one)....so I dunno. I sorta somehow screeched them XD;;.

As for the mixing, uh, I dunno. I started getting really confused near the end where there were loads of layers OTL.

@ Ciel: IT'S SO GOOD. But you're here for critiques (and this critique by the way, is me forcing myself to find something wrong with your singing...which was VERY hard to do. > n > )

Well...I think since you said this was a relaxed song, you shouldn't sounded more relaxed, you sound a bit like you're TRYING to belt it out. I'm not saying you should've sounded weak, but maybe a bit more 'soft'? orz"

OH MY GOD. I CANNOT FIND ANYTHING REALLY WRONG. DDD8;;;;

Oh please, I would really love some crit ;w;
People are too nice to me sometimes xD

Saihate~

Toeto~

Bouken Desho Desho~


Help ;w; I don't really know what I need to work on orz

@NiKa - Katayoko no Tori. One of my faves~ Your tone sounds kinda muffled, like you used a noise remover. This song is in an opera style, so open up alot more, to create more vibrato and a more mature tone. There is one part, before the chorus, where the actually chorus is singing those major impact points, I'd suggest holding that note over them, that's what she does in the original, and it completes the chord. Over all really nice job. (=

@Speck - Saihate. Super cute song~ Your a few beats behind the karaoke which is kinda distracting. You seem to be using your nose/throat alot, try to sing from your tummy. Your right on pitch which is good. Just your tone isn't amazing. You also are using alot of flat tone, try to add some dynamics or vibrato in there to spice it up. You've got a great start though (=

@Luffs - Love is War. This song is one of my favorites, it has amazing emotion. I've spent tons of time studying this song, so expect a harsh critique. First off that breath in the beginning, was that intentional? I'd suggest removing it, unless you want it there for dramatic effect. Your "Ahh" was kinda weak. This girl is having her heart torn in two by some jerk and you sound like a princess. Your somewhat timid tone used in the first verse was good, it adds to the song. But you've really gotta pump it out on the choruses. It's really what makes this song great, the overflowing emotion from this song. It should make people cry. You sound somewhat like you're afraid. So open up and just scream it, pitch isn't the most important on the choruses. A heart broken girl won't be right on pitch, so just let it out! Scream it! xD Your voice is great, just I don't think it's really suited for this song. I'd love to hear you on something slower or softer though, like saihate -piano ver-. (=

@Nokki - Awww your file is gone, or I would of critiqued it )=

@Ciel - Some Gumi song I don't know the name of. Oh I saw this earlier! =D This song is so peaceful it's nice~ I've critiqued some of your stuff on the VAA before, I don't wanna be redundant so I'll try to come up with some new stuff xDD I agree with Hikki you sounded like you were trying a bit too hard, but the chorus and the bit before the chorus was wonderful! Very laid back and calm. The "rap" part was really neat. Very well done. I haven't heard the original before so I don't know what it sounds like originally. But I'd suggest jazzing it up a bit, I think that it would add some spunk to the song~ But this was very well done. Great job! =D

@Kyou - Bouken Deshou. This song holds a special spot in my heart. It was the first thing I'd every dubbed. Ahh good memories. Now on to your singing. Your first line if your first impression, and it gave me the impression that you were lacking energy. The rest of the song had energy, but I probably would have thought it had more if you had some spunk in that first line. Your pitch is great. Just more energy and this would be great! You obviously know the notes and the words so just put it all out there and own the song~ (=

I'd love a critique on this one here~ (=

@Hikki: Thank you! Yeah I think my issue is that low notes are a bit challenging for me, so I end up trying TOO hard to get the notes right, which means I don't get the "ambience" right at all OTL. I'll work on it though <3.

@ichigo_m: Yeah, I think you have commented before X3. Ah yeah, see above ↑. And I already added a couple of things to it not already in the original (like the adlibs over the last chorus, and changing up the ending), but seeing as you don't know the original, I don't blame you for not knowing X3. Yeah, I wanted to do something in the instrumental break but I couldn't think of anything good >_<

I'll critique on stuff when I have more free time, sorry guys T___T!!

@ichigo_m: hmmmm i didnt use any noise removal. in fact i dont know how to use it LOL. I really have to get a real mic ^^ Thank you so much for u're critique. It helped me >w<.

And for u're video, ummmm I think u're sliding too much unless that's the style of that song >< other than that, I like it!

Ahhh, constructive criticism, I could use some

Ok, if someone can please tell me what I can do to improve this



Aside from my obvious mic issues (buzzing in loud notes) I'd like to hear opinions on this

@Ichigo: Oh thank you! I know I'm always lacking emotion, it's something I always need to work on haha. But I'm glad I didn't go off pitch or anything~ x3

OKAY UHM, I REALLY WANT SOME CRIT ON MY AUDITIONS, 'CAUSE IT'S THESE THAT MATTER LOL.

Not on youtube 'cause they're both redos =w=b
I'm okay with my Dear You one, but I hate my Saihate. So bland compared to some other peoples. ;w;

Dear You: http://www.box.net/shared/gk44j0dtxn
Saihate: http://www.box.net/shared/d20tn8g88k
If they sound weird when you click play, it's just your computer :'D

Be cruel to me :'D?

@KyouMizune-san :
Dear You Good perfomance, but we can't here the bgm. D: I had to increase the sound. I think your mic is too close from your mouth, so that makes some « Ppeuh » XD
Saihate Still like the first one for the bgm :c But your voice is nice here =D That's my last notice :3

That were 2 good perfomance ^__^ Good luck

ljf;sdf thank you so much Pronch xD /showers with cookies

Before people used to tell me I sang too quiet, so I upped volume ~ Need to find that middle ground lol c:

Errrrrr, I did this for my friend who insisted he wouldn't go to bed until I sang Renai Circulation for him lololol. I'm not very good at singing cute ><. To people who are familiar with "putting on a cuter voice", any tips? Since...I figured I could ask stuff like this here. I think I strain a lot D:?

http://voon.jp/a/cast/?id=lterwo4sbrsbkpno&c=4&t=1

Don't mind the shitty mixing. My friend was rushing me every 5 minutes with "mada?? (・∀・) mada??" lmaooooo. I'm aware the panning on the whispering part is dodgy, sorry ><

@Ciel-san: I really like this song & you really did an amazing perfomance c: I don't really have a notice to make. The mix is good & even if your voice is not good for be cute it's so ... sexy Your friend is really awesome 8D

I did this for the audition here. But I rather like how it came out but I'd like to hear some input on it ^.^v

@Aziro-san: Nice perf' =D But the bgm is kinda too low D: or it's me? xD But your voice is nice here :3 I don't know why, but sometimes your harmonies don't fit with the « situation » xD;; You sometimes put some & sometimes not D: I can't explain proprely ;A;

I'd like some criticism on my dub of Clock Lock Works. Not the video, cause it fails. XD Just the singing.