Um...remember that part--way back before everyone commenced to devouring each other--about the proper way to do a good scream?

That fascinates me too. I understand the vocal coaching aspect, that the harder you push, the more damage you are likely to sustain. And I have also met several people with blown-out voices.

But a properly trained voice sounds lame singing "Twist and Shout" or "Won't Get Fooled Again". It's a risky business. But those who do it don't seem to have had much training, they have a natural aptitude, physically and emotionally, for producing a good roar.

I'm amazed at how good Roger Daltrey and Robert Plant are singing in their 60's. Sure, they've backed down some, but they both have some powerful pipes.

But my answer to that original question would be to find the best alternative to an all-out cord shredding scream. If it doesn't come easily, it probably won't sound the way you would like anyway. But there are a lot of ways to put out the same sense of power and passion without the shriek.

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