Voice Analysis: Chris Stapleton Singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

🎤Chris Stapleton has a nasal country sound in his voice and uses diphthongs creatively.

🎵Stapleton incorporates vocal embellishments like runs and grit to add texture to his singing.

👏The ASL interpreter effectively captures the passion and emotion of Stapleton's performance.

😲Stapleton effortlessly transitions between different vocal techniques and maintains control throughout the song.

👍Jaron appreciates Stapleton's authentic and unique singing style, praising his ability to stay true to himself.

What is the significance of the ASL interpreter during performances like this?

—ASL interpreters provide access to the song's meaning and emotion for the deaf and hard of hearing community. They visually convey the artist's singing style and expression.

How does Stapleton achieve his warm and gritty vocal tone?

—Stapleton achieves his warm and gritty vocal tone through a combination of vocal compression, air friction, and slight nasal resonance.

What is the difference between a run and a vocal embellishment?

—A run is a melodic sequence of rapid notes, while a vocal embellishment refers to any added ornamentation or stylistic flourish in a singer's performance.

How does Stapleton maintain control while using different vocal techniques?

—Stapleton's control comes from his training and experience as a professional singer. He has mastered the art of seamlessly transitioning between different techniques while maintaining consistent vocal control.

Why does Jaron praise Stapleton's authenticity?

—Jaron praises Stapleton's authenticity because he values artists who stay true to their unique singing style and don't feel the need to constantly show off their vocal abilities.

00:00Jaron introduces himself and expresses excitement to do a blind analysis of Chris Stapleton's National Anthem performance.

00:13Jaron analyzes Stapleton's nasal country sound and discusses his tongue and mouth positioning in certain words.

01:55Jaron appreciates the ASL interpreter's portrayal of the song and discusses the connection between ASL and music.

02:23Jaron explains Stapleton's vocal technique of using decrescendos and tapering off in each word or phrase.

04:01Jaron praises Stapleton's flawless execution of a run and highlights his ability to sing with grit and warm resonance.

04:36Jaron admires Stapleton's effortless control and discusses his use of vibrato and grit during certain phrases.

05:29Jaron comments on Stapleton's minimal mouth movement and demonstrates how he achieves certain vocal effects.

06:14Jaron praises Stapleton's singing style and encourages viewers to subscribe for more vocal analyses.