The Vocal Range Of Tobias Sammet
Lead vocalist for power metal bands Edguy and Avantasia. Sammet is a low tenor (standard tenor in the first years) with two differing approaches to vocals: His surprisingly clean style on early releases (especially regarding to the pure, easy sounding high notes found in those albums) and a rawer manner where he purposely adds a lot of chest voice resonance, resulting in a strained and more aggressive upper register, which he started developing properly around 2004 (either because of vocal damage or musical choice). ATTENTION: This video is for recreational purposes only and it includes material not necessarily tied to musical taste or execution. It's not intended to be an objective analysis of vocal theory and the mechanics of singing. 00:00 This is an example of Tobias' cleaner singing; the notes are really easy and light. Taken from "Babylon". 00:23 And for contrast, some really raspy singing from "Stargazers". 00:51 Lead melody going down to B2 from the intro of "Jerusalem". 00:59 Two B2s from this live performance of "Land Of The Miracle". 01:07 Really quiet G♯2 sliding down to a fry E♭2. Taken from "Trinidad". 01:13 A few solid G♯2s from the interlude of "The Pride Of Creation". 01:28 Faint E2s in the backing harmonies of "Speedhoven", Sammet's lowest sung notes. 01:42 Lowest notes by Sammet, E♭2s at the very beginning of this clip. The track is "The Healing Vision". 01:52 Whispery E♭2 in his guest appearance at Dezperadoz's "March To Destiny". 02:00 Melody up to C5 from "Nobody's Hero". 02:12 Very well sustained C5s, the song is again "Stargazers". 02:38 The highest notes from "King Of Fools", topping at C♯5s and a short E5. 03:03 Quick but impressive C♯5 from the hilarious "Lavatory Love Machine". 03:10 C♯5 from "The Toy Master", there are many choir vocals but the note itself is still strong. 03:20 Possibly his lightest D5s ever, taken from "How Many Miles". 03:45 Smooth singing up to C5 right before a chesty D5 from "Twisted Mind", he always seems to struggle with this note live. 03:59 The prechorus of "Down To The Devil", great D5s. 04:15 A powerful E♭5 with amazing vibrato, this is the re-recorded version of "Eyes Of The Tyrant". 04:21 One of Sammet's most acclaimed notes, epic E♭5 (with a trill to E5) from "Farewell". 04:34 Unexpectedly soft E♭5s in between a lot of great belting, from "States Of Matter". 04:57 Raspy melody topping at E5 from "Under The Moon" (the album in question, Hellfire Club, showcased really well his "two sides"!). 05:05 These are more chesty E5s, though a tad thinner, from "Judas At The Opera". 05:26 "The Scarecrow" is filled with great vocal moments, one of them being this awesome E5 after the interlude. 05:38 Seamless melody up to F5 followed by (another) amazing E♭5, from "Theater Of Salvation". 05:47 He sustains a good D5 and goes for a short F5, these notes are some of the weirdest I've heard by him. Song is "The Wicked Symphony". 06:05 Another ephemeral but nice F5, taken from "Forever". 06:16 His highest full voice note (and a damn good one too), F♯5 from "The Spirit Will Remain". 06:35 A brutal scream reaching G5, from his guest vocal appearance at Aina's "Flight Of Torek". 06:42 A bombastic G♯5 from a live performance of "Babylon". 06:48 Great G♯5 falling to an E♭5, taken from the intro of "Rocket Ride". 06:57 Wicked singing up to A5 from "The Final Sacrifice". 07:07 Sustained A5 and G5 (with some effects on them?) from "No More Foolin'". 07:16 Flat B♭5 sliding down to F♯5 from "Rise Of The Morning Glory". 07:26 Slide up to G♯5 and an harmony C6! in "Fallen Angels". 07:44 Highest note in his total range, a whistle E6, taken from the ending of "Aren't You A Little Pervert Too?". 08:03 And to finish this video, one of Tobi's best vocal moments ever, the ending of "Golden Dawn", topping at a mind-blowing E5. Thanks for watching! Thanks to WDoAM, Thetarantinomaniac, Danerage, StageHolder, GoodGuitarSolos, zorland876 and Goblonaut for all the help.
Lead vocalist for power metal bands Edguy and Avantasia. Sammet is a low tenor (standard tenor in the first years) with two differing approaches to vocals: His surprisingly clean style on early releases (especially regarding to the pure, easy sounding high notes found in those albums) and a rawer manner where he purposely adds a lot of chest voice resonance, resulting in a strained and more aggressive upper register, which he started developing properly around 2004 (either because of vocal damage or musical choice). ATTENTION: This video is for recreational purposes only and it includes material not necessarily tied to musical taste or execution. It's not intended to be an objective analysis of vocal theory and the mechanics of singing. 00:00 This is an example of Tobias' cleaner singing; the notes are really easy and light. Taken from "Babylon". 00:23 And for contrast, some really raspy singing from "Stargazers". 00:51 Lead melody going down to B2 from the intro of "Jerusalem". 00:59 Two B2s from this live performance of "Land Of The Miracle". 01:07 Really quiet G♯2 sliding down to a fry E♭2. Taken from "Trinidad". 01:13 A few solid G♯2s from the interlude of "The Pride Of Creation". 01:28 Faint E2s in the backing harmonies of "Speedhoven", Sammet's lowest sung notes. 01:42 Lowest notes by Sammet, E♭2s at the very beginning of this clip. The track is "The Healing Vision". 01:52 Whispery E♭2 in his guest appearance at Dezperadoz's "March To Destiny". 02:00 Melody up to C5 from "Nobody's Hero". 02:12 Very well sustained C5s, the song is again "Stargazers". 02:38 The highest notes from "King Of Fools", topping at C♯5s and a short E5. 03:03 Quick but impressive C♯5 from the hilarious "Lavatory Love Machine". 03:10 C♯5 from "The Toy Master", there are many choir vocals but the note itself is still strong. 03:20 Possibly his lightest D5s ever, taken from "How Many Miles". 03:45 Smooth singing up to C5 right before a chesty D5 from "Twisted Mind", he always seems to struggle with this note live. 03:59 The prechorus of "Down To The Devil", great D5s. 04:15 A powerful E♭5 with amazing vibrato, this is the re-recorded version of "Eyes Of The Tyrant". 04:21 One of Sammet's most acclaimed notes, epic E♭5 (with a trill to E5) from "Farewell". 04:34 Unexpectedly soft E♭5s in between a lot of great belting, from "States Of Matter". 04:57 Raspy melody topping at E5 from "Under The Moon" (the album in question, Hellfire Club, showcased really well his "two sides"!). 05:05 These are more chesty E5s, though a tad thinner, from "Judas At The Opera". 05:26 "The Scarecrow" is filled with great vocal moments, one of them being this awesome E5 after the interlude. 05:38 Seamless melody up to F5 followed by (another) amazing E♭5, from "Theater Of Salvation". 05:47 He sustains a good D5 and goes for a short F5, these notes are some of the weirdest I've heard by him. Song is "The Wicked Symphony". 06:05 Another ephemeral but nice F5, taken from "Forever". 06:16 His highest full voice note (and a damn good one too), F♯5 from "The Spirit Will Remain". 06:35 A brutal scream reaching G5, from his guest vocal appearance at Aina's "Flight Of Torek". 06:42 A bombastic G♯5 from a live performance of "Babylon". 06:48 Great G♯5 falling to an E♭5, taken from the intro of "Rocket Ride". 06:57 Wicked singing up to A5 from "The Final Sacrifice". 07:07 Sustained A5 and G5 (with some effects on them?) from "No More Foolin'". 07:16 Flat B♭5 sliding down to F♯5 from "Rise Of The Morning Glory". 07:26 Slide up to G♯5 and an harmony C6! in "Fallen Angels". 07:44 Highest note in his total range, a whistle E6, taken from the ending of "Aren't You A Little Pervert Too?". 08:03 And to finish this video, one of Tobi's best vocal moments ever, the ending of "Golden Dawn", topping at a mind-blowing E5. Thanks for watching! Thanks to WDoAM, Thetarantinomaniac, Danerage, StageHolder, GoodGuitarSolos, zorland876 and Goblonaut for all the help.