Do you prefer singers who hold the microphone, or those who keep it on the stand?

Question

I am a singer in an indie-rock band and it always depends on the song we're playing whether I hold it or not, but I watched a video of one of our shows and it made me seem indecisive.

What do you think looks better?

We are a subtler band than most of the singers you've mentioned.

You might say that we are 'heavy' but not of the cliched earrings and long hair variety.

Its more along the lines of British indie rock from back when it was good.

But anyway. I'm just interested in what people think, I will probably come to my own conclusion, I just wondered what people prefer.

Answer 1

I'm not sure what looks better but I hold my mic when singing as sometimes you need to hold it away if you're hitting a really top note otherwise it's gets distorted

Answer 2

Although it was purely by accident, FREDDIE MERCURY, not only held his mic but part of the stand as well.

If you plan to move around on stage then you most definitely have to hold the mic. If you plan to be a little more low-key then keep it on the stand. You can do both depending on the song. The important thing is that you are comfortable and you keep it real!

Answer 3

Unless u play another instrument as well, u better hold the microphone. Holding the microphone shows poised confidence. U look like a wimpy dork if u leave the microphone on the stand, unless ur playing another instrument as well.
P.S: Good luck with ur band and hope u guys get far!

Answer 4

I guess it depends. If the singer also plays the guitar then he has to have the mic on the stand.

however, I just love concerts that are full of energy and the singer is grabbing the microphone and rolling all over the stage. so if the singer does not play the guitar/bass/w.e I like him/her humping the stage, jumping around, and just being crazy. it makes the show way more interesting/fun/energetic/etc. :]

Answer 5

It's a matter of how the singer wishes to, or can, express emotions. Holding the microphone permits free foot movement and dance steps; a standing microphone frees both hands for expression but restricts the body to writhing movement

Answer 6

I think its a matter of preference and depends on the song. If you are going to dance around obviously you want to hold the mike. In a slow sad type of song you may want to leave it on the stand.

Answer 7

Mix it up, look at Steven Tyler he makes the use of a microphone stand a part of the song, so did Elvis Presley.

Answer 8

I like it when the mic is kept on a stand, because that usually means the artist plays an instrument.

Answer 9

Holding the microphone.
Why, you ask?
Well, because if your holding it then you can run around.
If its on the stand then you will have to stay in one place unless you carry it which will be weird.
Its better if you can run around and stuff because then the crowd will feel your energy.
Which will make them have energy.
I know it sounds weird but its true.

Answer 10

if youre a heavy band you need to hold it
this is so you can thrash around the stage a be interesting
watch a cancer bats performance. the singer is amazing.
go on youtube and search cancer bats
watch one of their music vids