WHen Mariah(Carrey) starts off the new song Shake It Off she sounds all hoarse and groggy like she need her throat cleaned.

She hits those high notes good when she's loud, but when it's soft it doesn't come out so clear. Sam thing with Ahsanti, half the time she sounds like she needs her nouse cleared.

So, are you talking about throats or noses on this thread?

Yes artists clear their throats before singing. Whether in studio or for live performance. Usually what you're hearing is a matter of whether or not they've warmed up properly, and occaisionly they get what singers call "The Frog" once they try sing full voice....

vocalizations & plenty of water helps, in general...

any good vocalist knows they should eat a lot of cheese and drink a lot of milk before any performance. A 2 liter of Cola also helps.

sinisterpentatonic said:

i recommend a regular dose of greasy sauces.

Heiress said:

With lots of bread!

I drink hot tea 2 help my voice.

Heiress said:

what!

DJ Kool anyone

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

Rinluv said:

Agreed. I have found does of caffiene to helpful with my voice as well.

Heiress said:

It's best to due vocal scale exercises and have fluids handy.
[Edited 9/9/05 16:58pm]

MadameS said:

yup, like a half gallon of Chocolate milk!

LOTZ OF WATER!!!

Absolutley no coffee- nothing dat causez dehydration, nothing dat buildz up mucus- u kinda need a balance inside da larynx (sp )

Clearin da throat is da worst thing I could do personally cause it causez abrasion inside and my voice getz caught.

Breathing from da diaphragm is so important- whether you're goin down low or hittin it high

lilmissmissy said:

It makes me burp when I do my vocals.

Novabreaker said:

Ayyyyeee ...

If water makez you burp what do other drinkz do 2 you!!!

lilmissmissy said:

Agreed. This is definitely essential.

lilgish said:

Ok you've told me how to clear a throat, but what's up with Mariah's?

theAudience said:

when all else fails, yes! this is medicinal.

but too much leads to hubris.

lilmissmissy said:

Seriously, I also get a really bad hic-up when I do aggressive vocals. It's a bitch onstage. "DIE YOU CUNT-FUghhg(hic!)"
[Edited 9/12/05 5:50am]

Macy Gray once said that,if she cleared her throat,her career would be over

sinisterpentatonic said:

Actually Coke helps me out a bit. I dunno if it's because it coats the throat which can be helpful in a smoky bar but for some reason it works for me.

DavidEye said:

After listening to one of her performances, I beleive her totatlly.