Due to his extraordinary discography, which ranks among my all-time favourites, I've always aspired to spotlight his vocal prowess on this channel. In this video, I'm shining a spotlight on his early singing years, encompassing the first six years of his recorded career before his voice changed. The showcased clips extend up to roughly mid-1973 when his voice had settled.
Given his age during this time, it's important to note that not all albums or recordings from this era exhibit the same vocal qualities. His voice evolved from a remarkably high-pitched boy treble to a versatile boy alto, gradually transitioning then into a more tenoral timbre. And I have included clips that showcase his voice in those three stages.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the Jackson 5 burst onto the music scene, Michael was just a young boy with a voice that defied his age. Even at the tender age of 11, Michael's voice was a powerhouse, displaying an impressive range, emotion, and control.
The subsequent albums, "ABC" (1970) and "Third Album" (1970), continued to highlight Michael's youthful, high-pitched vocals. Songs like "ABC" and "I'll Be There" showcased his ability to convey complex emotions with remarkable clarity and sincerity. His voice remained a defining feature of the Jackson 5's sound during this period.
As the early 1970s progressed, so did Michael's voice. By the time of the "Maybe Tomorrow" album in 1971, his voice was showing signs of maturity while still retaining its youthful charm. This evolution became more evident with the release of "Skywriter" and then "Music & Me" in 1973. You could discern a deeper, richer tone in Michael's voice, indicating his gradual transition into adolescence.
Michael's final recordings that capture his transitioning voice are found on the "G.I.T.: Get It Together" album from 1973. This album includes vocals that showcase both his voice in its more settled state and his earlier, high-pitched youthful tone.
20 окт 2024
