How to scream: why Power ≠ Tone

David talks about the #powervocalchallenge that is circulating social media right now and about the misconception is raises about how "power" in metal vocals is achieved. Learn about the different factors that go into improving your tone to increase how others perceive your vocal power.

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Video recorded, filmed, and produced by David Benites and Rilee Dubilo of Extreme Vocal Institute.

[zachhowarth]

That overtone decrease at 15:19 was insane!! Incredible. Fountain of knowledge.

[AliyahDayeVocals]

I think it's definitely true for singing! When my singing sounds worst is when I'm pushing my voice too hard. Whereas it sounds best when allowing proper balance between pushing and relaxing at the right times and in the right places, which ends up allowing true emotion to shine through. I never really thought the same would apply to growls as well but it does make sense. Great video!

[damienfoley]

i honestly dont think your channel gets enough attention you have an excellent channel and you have helped me through these first few months of learning how to scream. thanks for the help and keep it up

[highonheroin]

You really are a different breed David Benites

[romiokasuga]

I dont know why i just discovered this channel lately! But it feels like a gold mine !
Thank you

[gamesjibson]

Very informative video. The one bit that helped things click for me was the bit about belting. Usually I find myself pushing a lot for that belting sensation but never thought to compare it to the relaxed feeling when belting a normal singing note. Even with a half-arsed scream or through a relaxed throat singing type sound, applying the same logic purely with intent behind it rather than force gave me a new perspective on things. Awesome

[HarryNott]

I know this is one of the channel's lesser seen videos, but finding this at a time when I was refining my vocal technique (thanks to EVI's other videos!) was extremely helpful. In conjunction with making sure I wasn't pushing, especially in a live/microphone context, you helped me understand the shifting nature of pressure and when to apply more and less - specifically an adequate amount of power to get the sound and then working with tone from there on my lows. All really, really helpful stuff. Thank you for your visualisation, I'll likely be taking one-on-ones with you next year. Thanks.

[DavidNapoles-eexl]

Just yesterday I proved myself I don't need to squeeze my lungs, use all my resonance and loudness to sound good and the recording sounds good as well, with the proper control of those 3 the recording and urself will still sound good

[LOLyANO]

wow thanks, the only video that helped me to understand what is "volume" at screams!!

[hangmanspark]

While I definitely agree someone shouldn't strain or be extremely tense while screaming, I have to say volume and a certain amount of pressure helps my tone A LOT. If I scream without a certain level of pressure and volume, (especially my mids/lows) it sounds hollow and croaky or even weak.

[zsoltunterweger]

We really have to work on ourselves mentally, to understand what's happening and why, maybe with your guidance we can!

[plastikhippie]

Hi everyone I'm Ian and im just glad to be here.

[thedevilworshipsmexiii]

So happy I found you. I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can. 10/10 for content.

[Full_Stream_Tempest]

Been binging your videos, so informative and such a great vibe from the host. Your channel is golden, if I ever do anything with my screaming, I’ll point them to you.

[hughjanus]

One of the best teachers out there brother. Thanks 🤘

[themixmusicandmore]

My first big breakthrough watching your videos was realizing I was doing my fry scream way too intense. I loosened and lightened it up and no more being out of breath, no more headaches, and it sounds better! Win/win! Sadly I think I damaged my voice because my fry doesn't sound as good as it once did

[skyyhyy]

This is why I respect you immensely hope to get back on the vocal institute on fb group

[asriel]

3:14 meanwhile Alex Terrible: *dEMoLiSheR*

[klabundeshootsmedia]

Do you know anything about the Alexander Technique? Just picked up a book for singing with awareness to start developing other good habits for singing and screaming, as I start this path.

[ryanguidos]

I find if I'm too loud voice cracks an it's not comfortable I figured I only have to get it to the mic I mean I do push alot but I don't try to get to loud