[nickhutson]

Hi, All...

I am writing a musical based on the Just William stories (they're very famous in England) and I need one of the talented female singers out there to record this pretty tricky song I've written for it.

The character singing the song is a 6 year old girl - with a lisp (this has to be part of the character, I'm afraid). I didn't include the lisp style text in the lyrics, but we all know what words to lisp. (IE - Where I've written "scream" - the singer must say "thcream" etc)

Here are links to the files you will need:

http://www.sharebigfile.com/file/96960/-ll-scream-pdf.html (This is the piano and vocal score in PDF Format)

http://www.sharebigfile.com/file/96963/-m-sick--mid.html (Here is a MIDI file featuring piano track and melody track)

http://www.sharebigfile.com/file/96966/-ll-scream-piano-mid.html (Here is the piano track)



I'd be very greatful if anyone could try their best to record this song, as I need to hear what it sounds like. I am not a good singer, and this song doesn't suit my voice...so I am curious.

Please leave any questions you have here.

Thanks.

[InaraSanguine]

I've just had a listen and I've got a couple questions.

You would like the singer to actually hit the high notes in a singing voice...or more of an annoying shreik?

And...what kind of vocal quality were you going for. I'm assuming more of a look what a brat I am Annie sound as opposed to a Cossete? Or could the person sing it in their normal voice?

What would you prefer?

Also...I get the gist of the character, I'm just a little bit confused about the part where she says "so fetch a mop quick" what is she referring to? Why do they need to get a mop?

[nickhutson]

Thank you for your questions.

I think for the high parts before the big ending - it would be nice for them to be a bit shrill - not perfect...you know?

Yes - the voice doesn't need to be perfect. This is a lisping six year old singing an angry song. I wouldn't say Annie is a good thing (as she's American - and this character's British) - I would say my main influence would be Voilet (no relation) Bulregard from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - and her song "I want it now".

However, there should be two contrasts in this song. It should really build up in brattyness. The verses should be sung very sweetly - and each chorus should be done in a bigger rage - until at the end (where the dynamics in the score state) she gets louder and louder - until the big A at the end - where (though she does sing the A perfectly) is angry.

Here - the term "sick" simply means to puke up - so what she's saying is "I will scream until I vomit" - so, hence the reason to fetch a mop - so you can be prepared to clean up the vomit.

I hope this answers your question. I am actually going to re-write the song TODAY (just some of the lyrics) so, if you do wish to record it - let me get the re-write done - and then I will post it back up here.

Thank you for your interest.

[Lena]

I'd love to help you out, but somehow the links aren't working for me ...

[nickhutson]

Okay - well, the links work for me...but, those links don't matter now - as I've re-worked the song.

Here are the new links!

Here is the score: http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=d34a6908c7cf752fb7670f60f8d13225

Here is the Piano (with the vocal track):
http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=3e388a094b558c67a562afbf49edbe26

Here is the piano (without the vocal track): http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=55d399994590170a6c1b8615ddf50f7a


(The gliss at the end is optional!!)


Thansk!

[InaraSanguine]

Awaiting the new set of lyrics.

And just reference. You meant Veruca Salt.

[nickhutson]

Veruca - sorry! That's the one!

All the stuff you need is in my last post - new score (with the new lyrics) and new MIDI backing tracks.

Let me know if there are any problems.

Thanks!

[InaraSanguine]

I like the new lyrics a LOT better. So GREAT!

[happyguava]

What a cool song!