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From:  "Lee Morgan" <LMorgan923@t...>
Date:  Tue Sep 10, 2002  2:05 am
Subject:  RE: [vocalist] Summer Ramblings

Lynda Lacy wrote:

> What I do know is that, when recording with professional ensembles, the
>result of those recordings were sounds which SOUND like straight tone but
>which are not -- rather they are a well-modulated vibrato which does not
>exceed the dynamic level in which they are sung.

John Link responded:

>Like salt in cooking, perhaps? Just enough but not enough that it is
>noticeable

I was thinking something very much like that. Vibrato is like lighting
design in the theatre - if it's just right, you notice the effects - warmth,
richness of tone - but if you actually start thinking about hearing vibrato,
it's too much.

Lee Morgan
Mezzo soprano





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