Practise and Preparation

Before my solo performance I had to make sure I was well prepared. My main focus was rehearsal; making sure I practised with the backing tracks as much as possible. Plenty of practise means that I could give a slick performance without worry. However I didn't rehearse the gaps in between the change over of the tracks. To do this I should of played the whole set  preparing what I was going to say in between. This meant that my performance wasn't as solid a it could be because I was improvising what I was saying which ruined the performance slightly as I wasn't fully prepared meaning I wan't as confident. To prepare myself before the performance I also made sure my voice was well warmed up using various vocal warm ups. I also sung through the set just before I started allowing myself to be fully confident that the songs were firmly in my head. I should of prepared more though with my mic technique as that was the one thing I didn't practise so I didn't really give much of a performance.

Final Performance

 Overall I think it went well however I am disappointed in myself that I forgot a few lyrics which didn't make the performance as good as it could of been. I am also disappointed that I didn't perform to the best of my ability as my fear of performing alone overtook me and had forgotten what I had practised. If I did it again I would make sure I worked harder on my stage confidence as in my opinion I didn't focus enough on the actual performance. I also would consider a different song as I feel Beauty and the Beast was still very weak compared to my other songs. However after receiving feedback from the audience I feel the performance was a success with a few minor mistakes which I managed to carry on from.

Amazed Second Attempt

This is my second attempt at Amazed. I am confident with this song as this song is close to my heart. I know need to work on making sure the emotions are coming through as I sing. Again I can do this by singing to myself in the mirror focusing on the emotions on my face.

Beauty And The Beast Second Attempt

This is my second attempt at Beauty And The Beast. In my opinion this is my weakest song so this is the one I will be working the most on. I am still not sure of the lyrics so need to keep going over them until I learn them. Once I have learnt the lyrics I then need to make sure I am supporting the higher notes and also make sure I am breathing in the right place. An technique to do this is laying flat on the floor with my tummy on the floor. This allows makes me work harder when I sing supporting myself more with the high notes.

Electricity Second Attempt

This is my second attempt of Electricity. I feel confident with this song however to improve the song I need to work on the dynamics making sure I make the song vocally interesting. I would have the verses quite which builds up to a strong chorus following the lyrics off the song.

Runaway Baby Second Attempt

This is my second attempt at Runaway Baby. I feel confident with this song however I also need to make sure I perform the song as it is a feel good upbeat song that people can enjoy. I need to practise on entertaining the audience as it isn't a very enjoyable performance right now.

Gambling Man Second Attempt

This is my second attempt at Gambling Man. I need to practise in a mirror making sure I look like I'm enjoying myself as it is an upbeat song however in this video I look miserable. Practising in front of the mirror is a good way for me to watch my facial expressions learning the different faces I pull as I sing.