The Alex Turner Paradox

17 years and 9 records later, Alex Turner’s vocals sound very different compared to the early days of Arctic Monkeys. But which elements of the vocals changed? And why?
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0:00 - Who is Alex Turner?
0:24 - 2007 vs 2023
0:44 - Polarizing Reactions
1:08 - Speed & Control
1:47 - Melody
3:20 - Deep Range
3:58 - Soft Vocals
4:35 - High Vocal Harmonies & Falsetto
5:55 - Vibrato
6:30 - Singing Off-Beat
7:23 - Incremental Changes
7:50 - Alex Turner’s Vocal Journey
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[GustavoLazaro]

before he was more euphoric
Now he is calmer
Maybe he sings according to how he feels.

[leopowell]

in my opinion the biggest change was the switch from writing on guitar to writing on piano, it completely changed his way of thinking about music

[pdotjdott]

It is so refreshing seeing a video actually break down vocal mechanics rather than just engaging in a culture war of which era they like more.

[stampede]

He’s technically a better singer now than he was. He has better resonance and breath support. He’s a great singer. A very unique voice. I think their current music isn’t as exciting as it was in the past, though

[camilaledesma]

It’s beautiful yet unknown for the majority of the audience how much TLSP has influenced Alex

[Stella___]

They started very young and their sound was faster and punkish. As artists it only makes sense for them to evolve and not to use the same formula again and again. And I appreciate that Alex is singing now in this more melodic and sensual way, he has transformed many of their songs. It makes sense as he’s almost forty, not the teenager he was when they first started.

[Marcel_be]

I don't think the new albums are "bad", it's just that the music is so different from what AM used to bring, it appeals to a different audience. and that's why it's so polarising.
it's still called "Arctic Monkeys", it's still the same band, but the music is almost a completely different genre. And the 2008 fans are still hungry for a new "Whatever people say" or "favourite worst nightmare". which makes them dislike "Hotel" or "the car"

[ny_xox]

it’s been 16 years how do people expect his voice to sound the same

[kayroe]

Alex is not only a phenomenal singer who has grown musically and creatively over the years, he's also a phenomenal lyricist. Some of those lyrics on Tranquility Base are profound.

[MisyeDiVre]

The old Artic Monkeys was really something else. Bombastic, youthful, creative, artful without seeming pretentious, with lyrics that were raw yet sophisticated. It was easily my favourite band of that era.

[Zeus-nuhe]

I actually think they went from this group of kids that were just messing around in a garage to creating absolutely beautiful pieces of art. These new albums are definitely underappreciated but for me I think the last two albums were absolutely phenomenal and extremely creative. Wherever they go from here I am completely on board with them.

[mirelinkk]

to be completely frank, alex and the arctic monkeys are one of my favourite bands for a reason. a lot of people will argue with me and say that they miss the garage sound that they had before or that his new era is bad, but thats because hes gotten older, and evolved with his music. i feel like it would be awkward to have a 37 year old man sing about teenage angst and picking up girls at clubs. i love all the tracks on the new albums, and on the old ones! arctic monkeys songs have always been able to make me feel such intense emotions, and they continue to do that. i think the songs on the car are criminally overlooked tbh.

[merriellegatlin]

The incredible variety of music that Alex has made is what has made him my most listened to artist. I can’t get tired of him because he creates so many different vibes with his music, he has a song for every occasion and mood.

[GhosthoundYT]

For me, It's almost as if we see Alex maturing along the band growth.

From speed, recklessness, focusing on the adrenaline and euphoria,
to a more of a slow, yet hefty and more substantial.

It's like watching a man grow up.
From being a people pleaser to a more mature, contend grown up man.

[silverarrowtarot]

true artists innovate and aren't afraid to change and grow.

[Jessica-quyo]

I am proud of Alex. He has been in the industry since his teens years and he can do whatever he wants, is his legacy. I think people hate on Alex so easily because he never answers, he is not on social media following what they say, and that's not okay. Arctic Monkeys are a great band and they just want to evolve and do what they really wish. I love all their works.

[thatradiogeek]

A person's singing voice is perfectly capable of changing as they age. How people don't understand this is beyond me.

[gcacho]

Alex Turner is an artist, through and through. I love that he is not afraid to experiment and change even if he gets hate because of it. Arctic Monkeys and TLSP are my perfect bands. I hope they can make multiple more albums, im sure true fans will love his/their work

[ctl]

Batphone is my favourite Arctic Monkeys song because of how impressive Turners vocals and lyricism are

[nat]

I saw arctic monkeys in concert last night, and was super impressed by Alex’s live vocals. With some bands, I go into concerts half expecting the singer to not sound as good live— it happens, because singing live for two hours every night can be tough. But he totally nailed it and had great stage presence too.