Glenn Miller: The Bass King (Vocal Arts with Peter Barber) - Video

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???? Glenn Miller is well-known throughout the United States for his unique basso-profundo voice, specializing in Russian liturgical choral repertoire, which began with singing and recording the Rachmaninoff Vespers in 1989 as a member of the Robert Shaw Festival Singers. To date he has performed this work well over 100 times across the country and has made five recordings of the work. He has performed and recorded regularly with Conspirare (Austin) and was the featured soloist on this ensemble’s recording which was awarded a Grammy in 2014 for best choral recording, “The Sacred Spirit of Russia,” performing Chesnokov’s “Do not cast me off in my old age,” a choral concerto for basso profundo. It is thought that Miller’s recording was the first of the original ending of the work, which requires the singer to sustain a low G1 (the lowest G on the piano). Glenn is widely respected and regarded as not only one of the greatest basso profundo singers of today, but of all time. He inspires young bass singers and musicians around the world, and believes at all moments of practice and performance that serving the music is the ultimate goal. Peter and Glenn discuss his career, approach to vocal technique, what makes his voice so rare, favorite performances, repertoire, what Glenn hopes to accomplish as he moves forward in his career, and much more. Please welcome Glenn Miller.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰

0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Glenn introduces himself
2:48 - How Glenn became an Oktavist
4:15 - Glenn's Career-Start with Robert Shaw & Choral Music
10:58 - Peter's Vocal Classification
11:38 - Glenn on his teacher calling him "Lyric Baritone"
12:21 - Glenn Miller's Chest Range
12:40 - Glenn's Solo Work
12:51 - Glenn's experience with a Missa Solemnis + Verdi Requiem
14:31 - Peter on Graduating AVA (Opera) + Glenn's experience with Opera Singers
14:59 - Peter & Glenn talk about Michael Fabiano (Opera Singer)
16:20 - Glenn talks about his Michigan Choir
18:45 - Peter's experience with Choir-Singing
19:37 - Glenn's experience with Choir-Singing in College
20:25 - Glenn's experience with Toby Talbot
21:26 - Glenn on what to do if you take ill before a performance
22:30 - Glenn on young bass singers sending him "Low Notes"
23:23 - Peter & Glenn talk about The Bass Gang
24:00 - Thou Yang (Bass2Yang) & how Subharmonics sound live
25:10 - Glenn on working with Cameron Beecham
26:42 - Peter & Glenn on Chest Range
32:05 - What Glenn learned under Mr. Shaw (Choir)
32:51 - The "Lifespan" of voices in Choir & Opera
35:00 - Glenn's experience with being the oldest one at gigs
35:39 - How Glenn Miller "protects" his voice
36:15 - Glenn talks "Rachmaninoff: Vespers" release
39:07 - Glenn on his experience with College Choir (90s)
39:55 - How Stage Fright affects the Lower Register (and Glenn Miller)
42:19 - Glenn on Breath Control and Consistency of Tone
43:45 - Glenn's favorite Choral Piece
48:51 - Glenn's favorite performance + favorite moments from his career
52:28 - Glenn talks about his Vocal Technique, Warming Up and Practice
55:43 - How Glenn's volume (voice) stacks up against a fully trained Opera Singer
1:01:41 - Glenn Miller's Trip to Jerusalem
1:08:07 - How Glenn Miller's Lower Range Developed
1:12:34 - Glenn Miller's Advice to Young Bass Singers
1:21:25 - How Glenn Miller went from Boy-Soprano to Basso Profundo
1:23:55 - Peter (and Glenn) on Stage Fright
1:25:00 - Questions from Fans / Patrons!
1:25:07 - "Do you see oktavism as a growing or dying art form?"
1:28:43 - "Who influenced you most as a singer?"
1:32:09 - "Have you ever listened to any of the great operatic pieces of the 20th century?"
1:33:27 - "What are your tips for blending?"
1:35:26 - Finishing Thoughts
1:41:39 - Outro



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