🎧 Vocal Coach Reacts: VAHTANG "Human" - Creative Vocal Distortion

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Join us as we dive into VAHTANG’s cover of “Human” to find creative approaches to vocal distortion. What can VAHTANG’s beatboxing, throat singing, and false cord techniques teach us about pushing the limits of rock and metal singing? From exploring rhythmic textures to developing powerful low screams safely, join Chris Fox and me as we discover how to build distortion that’s flexible, authentic, and unforgettable.

In this episode:

Discover VAHTANG’s beatbox cover of “Human” and his creative ways to use vocal distortion, grit, and screams
Understand why great distortion starts with relaxation, not brute force
Learn how to use false cord placement to shape rhythmic textures in vocals
See the shared techniques between beatboxers and extreme vocalists
Unlock brutal low tones safely with demon speech
How jaw opening, crying, and yawning create relaxed distortion
Develop vocal flexibility to access both high-intensity grit and deep lows
Blend fry, false cord, and open resonance to create unique vocals
How to build powerful low screams without hurting your voice
Apply throat singing concepts to extreme vocals and metal styles