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Merkaba · 09-12-2005, 05:50 AM

I'm must like this....first and foremost the body shouldnt need any outside influence whatsoever. Thats my usual ultimate angle. So technically as far as I'm concerned work to get to where you dont need anything. What if you ran out of tea, or lozenges or whatever before a show?...then it might affect your confidence. Or like I tell people when they ask me about fitness supplements and things. Would you take them forever or what will happen when you stop? Ya know? So first that would be my ultimate advice. Take care of your body, with good nutritional habits and your cords will fall into line.

Drinks sometimes help with the feel of the back of the throat so the air doesnt aggrivate it as much. But anything you drink doesnt contact any of the vocal mechanisms or else you'd be choking! So I just say not to even worry about it. I mean I like a warm cup of tea sometimes maybe just to mellow out or get that vibe, but I dont see it affecting my vocals directly.

And as far as meat...well its like I said...its not like if you eat a steak your vocals will suck...just know what goes on. But you better believe if...no, WHEN I go on tour I will be limiting how much meat I eat, especially combined with a starch. But I will eat meat and I'm sure I'll smoke and drink some too. But dairy will probably never see me. Its just a matter of knowing the reality and that way you can be aware of it, and try to practice some moderation. FIsh is by far the best meat. I mean if you take some flounder and rub it in your fingers it will fall apart. Try that with a steak.

And again...why would you want to get into the practice of taking something to relax you? Be able to do it yourself. Again, theress not much that can reach your vocal apparatus without you choking. Jamie venderra had mentioned a mist that he came across but I dont know the name of it. ONly a mist could be breathed in and cross the vocal path and vocal cords and affect them directly. If youre really interested I can see If i can find out what it was. I dont know of anything that can relax the throat besides technique. And if there were something, it would probably relax your cords as well which wouldnt be good.

Concentrate more on good nutrition, cutting sugary and starchy foods and drinks and working on good technique. Welcome to the board and be sure to read through my whole voicehelp hotline if youre serious about vocals. YOu'll answer alot of questions.

09-12-2005, 05:50 AM	#17
Merkaba Play-Dough and Rug Hair! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Digger the Dermatophyte Posts: 3,929	I'm must like this....first and foremost the body shouldnt need any outside influence whatsoever. Thats my usual ultimate angle. So technically as far as I'm concerned work to get to where you dont need anything. What if you ran out of tea, or lozenges or whatever before a show?...then it might affect your confidence. Or like I tell people when they ask me about fitness supplements and things. Would you take them forever or what will happen when you stop? Ya know? So first that would be my ultimate advice. Take care of your body, with good nutritional habits and your cords will fall into line. Drinks sometimes help with the feel of the back of the throat so the air doesnt aggrivate it as much. But anything you drink doesnt contact any of the vocal mechanisms or else you'd be choking! So I just say not to even worry about it. I mean I like a warm cup of tea sometimes maybe just to mellow out or get that vibe, but I dont see it affecting my vocals directly. And as far as meat...well its like I said...its not like if you eat a steak your vocals will suck...just know what goes on. But you better believe if...no, WHEN I go on tour I will be limiting how much meat I eat, especially combined with a starch. But I will eat meat and I'm sure I'll smoke and drink some too. But dairy will probably never see me. Its just a matter of knowing the reality and that way you can be aware of it, and try to practice some moderation. FIsh is by far the best meat. I mean if you take some flounder and rub it in your fingers it will fall apart. Try that with a steak. And again...why would you want to get into the practice of taking something to relax you? Be able to do it yourself. Again, theress not much that can reach your vocal apparatus without you choking. Jamie venderra had mentioned a mist that he came across but I dont know the name of it. ONly a mist could be breathed in and cross the vocal path and vocal cords and affect them directly. If youre really interested I can see If i can find out what it was. I dont know of anything that can relax the throat besides technique. And if there were something, it would probably relax your cords as well which wouldnt be good. Concentrate more on good nutrition, cutting sugary and starchy foods and drinks and working on good technique. Welcome to the board and be sure to read through my whole voicehelp hotline if youre serious about vocals. YOu'll answer alot of questions. Last edited by Merkaba; 09-12-2005 at 05:52 AM.