Isolated Vocals Archives - A Journal of Musical Things

Sunday fun with isolated vocals featuring Jim Morrison and “Hello I Love You”

Listening to isolated vocals–especially from the era before studio trickery and Auto Tune fakery–is revelatory because it shows the true

If you’re of a certain age, you might remember ads in the back of music magazines and publications devoted to

I’m fascinated by isolated vocal tracks because it gives such incredible insight into a singer’s decisions (conscious or instinctual) when

One of the last Linkin Park singles to feature Chester Bennington’s lead vocals was “One More Light” from the band’s

I’m fascinated with isolated vocal tracks because they show the true talent of the singer. We get to hear the

Isolated vocal tracks are fascinating because of the insight it gives us into the singer’s decisions and instincts about breathing,

The isolated vocals and the hidden stories behind “Rock the Casbah” by The Clash, turning your home into a concert

Having just got back from a week in London, I’ve had the Clash playing in my head. Take a listen

In the days before Auto Tune and other studio bumfluffery, a singer really had to know how to sing. Case in

Actually, “Wouldn’t It Be Etherium” would be a more accurate title, but then it wouldn’t go well with the bit

The problem with today’s recording technology is that it’s used to make performances absolutely perfect. Anyone’s croaking can be tweaked

AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
Andrew Dick
The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
Andrew Dick
The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
Andrew Dick