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Use of English in Vocal Trance
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| armanivespucci |
Realizing that English has become an international language, I'm curious nonetheless as to why there is virtually no vocal trance produced in languages other than English despite the fact that it is tremendously popular on the Continent. Despite examples like Galactique's French soundbites, trance music that utilizes vocals seems to be dominated by English. I also wonder if poorly written lyrics that occur in some vocal trance are the result of the producer's unfamiliarity with the language.
In any event, I think it would broaden the genre to hear songs produced in Dutch, French, Czech, etc. As well, I doubt that songs in these languages would limit accessibility. After all, most vocal trance relies on music theory and not an understanding of lyrics anyway.
I'd like to call on producers from non-English speaking nations to produce inventive and original vocal trance in their native tongues. Anyone else think this would be interesting? |
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| Aquarian |
| Definately. I've heard some awsome trance with french lyrics but never managed to get them IDed because no one knew they even existed. |
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| zodiac9 |
I imagine artists and record lables pefer songs in English, because those will get them worldwide distribution. You limit your marketing possiblilities with non-english tunes. I hear a few non-english songs on Digitally imported. Kate Ryan's Desenchantee seems to be the rare non-english hit, with several remixes. Depending on how good the song is, it can catch on worldwide no matter the language. I rather like to hear songs in different languages, it can be interesting. Theirs something exotic about it.
Another reason for using English in songs, you have more words to work with as far as rhyming schemes. Swedish Supergroup Abba says that is the very reason they wrote all their songs in English.
I don't see why artists don't record their songs in English and their native toungue. I'm sure some do though. Quite a few american artists will record A Spanish version of their albumns, because the latino market is pretty huge here, and that trickles down to Mexico too. |
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| Aquarian |
| quote: | | Originally posted by zodiac9 I don't see why artists don't record their songs in English and their native toungue. I'm sure some do though. Quite a few american artists will record A Spanish version of their albumns, because the latino market is pretty huge here, and that trickles down to Mexico too. |
The problem with this is that even when translating just a normal essay-type text from one language to a language that belongs to a different family of languages (for example, translating from an anglo-saxon to a latin language), it loses alot of it's meaning. Now add that to the fact that you have to try and make it rhyme and flow in rythm - and it becomes very hard to translate a song without having the vocals sound cheap and cheesy. |
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| thoughtlessjex |
It really does make one wonder.
Besides the idea of recording in one's native tongue, there's the added benefit that listening to a song in a foreign language is easier to get lost in.
I've always loved those Japanese things at the end of Underworld - Mmm Skyscraper, I Love You. |
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| Project 7 |
| There are loads of songs in other languages, some are good, some are e |
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| Icone |
I really like some tracks with French vocals, they can be ace!
I'm definately NOT in for the Ayu type of vocals though :) |
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| Invertika |
| Tiesto - A Tear in the Open is one, but not sure if it counts for what your getting at, but it proves that understanding the lyrics is only part of the enjoyment, if its a good voice/melody it doesnt matter |
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| aBigWreck |
| Check out Ayumi Hamsaki if you want good vocal trance in another language. I believe its in Japanese and she's got an amazing voice. |
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| retiro |
| quote: | Originally posted by Icone
I really like some tracks with French vocals, they can be ace!
I'm definately NOT in for the Ayu type of vocals though :) |
No way Wim! You're not an AYU fan? I know what you mean although, however she does get some great remixes done! |
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| Icone |
| quote: | Originally posted by retiro
No way Wim! You're not an AYU fan? I know what you mean although, however she does get some great remixes done! |
I'm a big fan of the instrumental remix versions, don't get me wrong. I think they kick ass.
I REALLY don't like those vocals, it sounds awkward to me hehe. They're always so high pitched and seem to not make any sense at all that way.
Some very commercial trance/dance tracks from beyond 2000 (everyone probably knows them heh):
Encore - Le Discjockey
Encore - Le Paradis
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| retiro |
| quote: | Originally posted by Icone
I'm a big fan of the instrumental remix versions, don't get me wrong. I think they kick ass.
I REALLY don't like those vocals, it sounds awkward to me hehe. They're always so high pitched and seem to not make any sense at all that way. |
Yeah the dubs are the way forward mate! |
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