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I dont know what I am either, actually. Partly because I just can't identify anything when it comes to myself. It sounds weird- it is. All I know is my range mathematically (c3-e5), but I don't know if I am a contralto or a mezzo, because I don't think I have the strength behind my voice to be a full contralto, though I have the lower range, and my mid-range is weak, and annoying sounding. Basically I'm just not a very good singer lol, but I love to sing, and play guitar. It's something I do privately, to feel better. I'm a pretty good guitar player at least You should keep singing! The more you sing, the better you will get. That goes for even the most terrible singers.

I noticed that! Something I found odd too- on musicnotes.com, it states that the vocal range on the song is F3-E5. Wtf??

Put me in a movieeee....

Thanks -you're getting to see her live? Ahhh I am superbly jealous. At least the USA fans have the chance of running into Lana. My country is completely off the Lana map!- I love that there are many voices of Lana. If you listened to the different parts -low, mid-range, head voice (high pitch)- you wouldn't think they all from the same person! And just to help anybody out a little, though Wikipedia will do a better job than me, the female voice is generally divided into 3 categories. Soprano the highest, Contralto the lowest, and Mezzo-Soprano is the middle ground, sort of a soprano with a bit of smokiness. This is where Lana supposedly sits. Now, E3 (the E note below middle C), is considered an amazingly low not for a female to hit. And Lana can access B2! That may not sound like much of a stretch, but has anybody tried to hit that lowest note in Ride? (C3) that's no easy feat! And impossible for some people -which does not mean lack of vocal talent, don't worry- Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Lana's lower range, is that she is a mezzo soprano! This is the same vocal classification as Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez. Yeah. Chew on that. And we can't forget about that high note in Cola. Gave me shivers! I didn't even know she was capable of that. Some other remarkable points were the live Mermaid Motel performances (just love it), and on Off to the Races. Here are some videos documenting Lana's vocal notes, I suggest everybody watch, and fall in love. Full Vocal Profiles Lana's B2 C3 High D6

You're doing better than me, I don't know what I'm talking about, but I'm talking anyway! Haha. The voice really interests me. I'm not a good singer. But I like it. And I love to listen,

Me too, I mean, I don't even know what to tell you, my range is C3-E5, but I don't have the weight that even Lana, being a mezzo, has in her C3-E3, and definitely not the upper pipes, my head voice is like if feathers could let out cries of terror! Basically what I'm saying is, hell yes, I wish I could sing like that

http://www.divadevotee.com/2012/01/lana-del-rey-vocal-profile-range-3.html For reference

Yes, see I thought she was a natural contralto at first, (given what I do know on the subject) and actually, the article on DivaDevotee originally stated that she was a contralto, but has since change it to mezzo-soprano on account of people arguing that her lower vocals sounded forced/strained live, that her mid range sounded best, etc. I personally think her upper sounds best. Well, it's my favorite I guess. But I really do think Lana is a great singer. And just to be able to reach the lower notes that she does is amazing, I still like the sound of her lower chest register myself. It's one thing that makes or breaks her with people I find. My friends make fun her her low vocals, but its what drew me to her in the first place. Just as she had hoped for in her audience.

I searched, and did not find any topics on Lana's vocal range and style, so I thought I would start one being that I am a bit of a vocal range fetishist. (Which is hilarious because I know fuck all about music theory and can barely recognize notes by ear) Anywhoo! This is Lana's vocal profile on DivaDevotee. What do you think? Lana Del Rey Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano Vocal Range: 3 Octaves and one note (B2-C6) Whistle Register: No Vocal Pluses: An emotive and expressive voice that uses Lana Del Rey's ability to act more so than her ability to hit notes to convey emotion. This is helped by her phrasing and brilliant intonation that maintains that the lyrics are always clear, audible and understandable. Lana Del Rey's lower range is dark and full with a slight smokiness and is often utilised with a languorous tone and a quiver to the voice. The mid-range- hear Dark Paradise- is of medium weight, and has a sweetness and youthfulness that is not present in the lower extremes of the range. Her upper register is easily accessed and is mostly used in its warm and breathy timbre, contrasting with the lower end of her range. However, Lana Del Rey has demonstrated an ability to solidify the notes in her head voice, to create a more resonant tone- Born to Die. The voice has a clear and pure tone and an overarching character that makes the voice easily identifiable no mater what part of the range Lana Del Rey is singing in. Vocal Negatives: Some have called Lana Del Rey's lazy drawl "soulless" and "hollow". Also, her live performances have been criticised for being pitchy and unpolished, resulting in accusations that she is unable to actually sing. Hearing Lana's earlier work as Lizzy, especially live, I almost wonder if she may be a soprano? I think her voice sounds best while singing ridiculous high notes!

Finally got through all of this! Aaaaah. Need to nurse my brain ache for a moment. Now, first I would like to start off by saying, Lizzy said (I think in the Mike interview?) fantasy is her reality. She has often spoken about drawing influence from films, landscape, architecture, etc. Enter broken Lana. Should all these things be true, I really do feel as though she could have either tried to commit suicide, or behaved recklessly enough that it might as well have counted as a death wish. I think a lot more of the songs are about this pain than we think. I also think more are about addiction than we think. My take on Cola I would also like to add, who is to say that Mike wasn't a coin in Lana's revelry? Just because he is older, doesn't mean he couldn't have used drugs, abused alcohol, etc. that sort of changes the foundations of Video Games? If Yayo is a prequel to Video Games, is there a chance that they are about the same person? Oh, and going through this thread, what was with Mike and the film credits? Was there a post with information that has been deleted? I think I missed all that. And I wanna know, who the hell is Put Me In A Movie really about?!? It's way to accusatory. That's all I can think to say for now, sorry its all over the place. My brain is frizzle-fried! Not to mention I think I've lost a few points of eyesight on each eye. Great thread though! You guys are brilliant super sleuths, and I feel honored to be in the presence of such sneaky genius.

Magic.

Sweet gotta love ipad life (vacationing) Thanks again!

Squeeee! Love it. Thank you so much! Don't worry, I can add text later. Great job!

Does anybody know any chords for Kill Kill or Trash Magic/Miss America?? I'm dead dying for them. I just can't get the first part of the verses in Kill Kill, and my incompetent ears cannot pick up anything 100% accurate for Trash.

Thank you! As many as you possibly can would be great, but if you can't use them all that's fine. The first 5 are my favourites!

Hi, I was wondering if you would make a signature for me? 1. Type of Graphic: Signature 2. Image(s) to be used: 3. Text: Don't (Boy?) you wanna come to my motel, honey? 4. Mood: Vintage, faded, tropical 5. Border: none specific 6. Other Details: I'm not 100% sure on the Don't/Boy lyric, so whatever you think

When did she say that?! :-O