I need a solo to perform, preferably with piano or guitar, that's in alto to lower soprano range. We normally do folk, jazz, and musicals. I'd like to do something unique and not exactly mainstream pop or rock.
2007-01-15 05:44:22 · 5 answers · asked by dreamsoul620 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I have a similar voice range to you! my favorite unfamiliar to an audience songs that I have sung...
Let Me In - Rigoletto (the movie, not the opera)
I'm not that girl - Wicked
Sentimental Journey - its an old 40's song, forgot who its by
2007-01-15 10:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you truly want to try something unique that requires great ability and technique, look at classical music and specifically the Oratorios. Many Oratorios are in english and the vocal score usually provides a piano reduction. Take a look at the Messiah from Handle, there are some great pieces for Contralto or Mezzo Soprano. Specfically, there is an Air for Bass, "But who may abide" that is very often done by contraltos. It requires a magnificent voice that has the ability to sing coloratura runs and allows you to sing a cadenza at the very end of the Air. I have sung this Air many times and it is always a crowd pleaser....
Break a Leg...
2007-01-15 08:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by bass_baritone_ca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Cass Elliot from the Mamas and the Papas did a song called Dream a Little Dream of Me, a wonderful bluesy ballad. No choir backup part though....
2007-01-15 06:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Joan H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think you should try "I Feel the Earth Move" i did it in a talent show and everyone loved it and i am a bottom alto.
2007-01-15 06:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by tootieflutie1992 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because i knew you from wicked
2007-01-15 10:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋