In a message dated 02/09/2001 11:39:02 PM Central Standard Time,
taylor23f@h... writes:
taylor23f@h... writes:
<< hat being said, it is clear why nearly every music theater singer
performing in
a large venue uses a body mic. With the correct vowel and a stable larynx,
the belt voice may not differ very much from a classical chest-voice tone,
as both chest-voice and "belt" use increased action of the vocalis(TA).
Very interesting topic for discussion...... >>
BUT
Mary Martin was a belter
Ethel Merman was a belter
These women did NOT use mikes in their performances. The use of mikes on
Bway came much much later. So what is the difference between the belters of
yesterday, who could sing w/o amplification and be heard in the back row, and
the belters of today, who can't be heard in the third row w/o mikes?????
There seems to be a radical difference in overtones, IMHO!!
Christine Thomas
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