Play Je dis aime: VOCALS

Learn Je dis aime by M vocals

Hello and welcome to all apprentice singers! Today we are going to immerse ourselves in the world of French music by learning to sing Je dis aime by Matthew Chedid aka M!

With its catchy melodies and moving interpretation, this song is a timeless classic that has spanned generations.

But don't worry, we'll guide you through every step, from vocal techniques to interpretation, rhythmic voice placement and bridge difficulties.

Learn Je dis aime by M vocals : vocal technique

To begin, it is important to work on the accuracy of your notes and its rhythm by listening carefully to our video. You also have access to different audio tracks within our player which will allow you to isolate the voice if you want more details!

For vocal technique, it is important to use the upper part of the mixed voice and the head voice for this song. The upper part of the mixed voice is located between the chest voice and the head voice, and will allow you to have a clearer and lighter voice while keeping body in the sound.

As for the “bass”, you can use the “lower mixed voice” part, which involves using the lower part of the mixed voice to sing lower notes while keeping the sound lighter and clearer.

Learn Je dis aime by M vocals : Interpretation

Regarding the interpretation of the song Je dis aime, several elements must be taken into account to do justice to this work. First of all, it is important to sing lightly, without straining your voice, favoring a slightly depressed, even disenchanted note, to fit the melancholic atmosphere of the song. It’s about creating an intimate and moving atmosphere that invites the listener to let themselves be carried away by the emotions of the music.

Learn Je dis aime by M vocals : Jazz vibrato

Then, to give texture and depth to the song, it is advisable to use jazz vibrato. Jazz vibrato is a singing technique which consists of rapidly varying the pitch of the note by oscillating between two close tones. This technique adds richness and color to the voice, creating a vibration that feels warm and deep.

Finally, it is important to note that jazz vibrato should not be produced with the stomach, but by moving the larynx. To do this, it is advisable to relax your jaw, maintain good posture and breathe deeply before singing. The objective is to obtain a natural and fluid sound, without tension or tension, which fits perfectly with the music.

Learn Je dis aime by M vocals : Rhythmic placement of the voice

To achieve a successful interpretation of Je dis aime by M, it is important to pay close attention to the rhythmic placement of the voice. This means that the singer must be able to adapt to variations in rhythms and tempos while maintaining a certain fluidity in their voice.

Learn Je dis aime by M vocals : The difficulty of the Bridge

Regarding the song Je dis aime, it is advisable to pay close attention to the rhythmic placement of the bridge and the sequence of vocal parts. The bridge is the part of the song that connects the chorus to the solo and has a different structure from other parts of the song. In “I say love,” the bridge is particularly important because it serves to create a contrast with the rest of the song. It is therefore essential to master the rhythm and dynamics of this part of the song to give full impact to the interpretation.

The bridge of song Je dis aime by M is a passage where singing alternates with silences where there are no voices. This can be a great difficulty for foreign singers, especially those who are not familiar with the French language or the musical structure of the song.

To successfully interpret this passage, it is therefore essential to clearly identify how the song stops and starts again with the help of the video and the score which scrolls with the words. Indeed, this will allow the singer to understand the rhythmic structure of the song and to adapt to the moments when he must stop singing to give way to silence.

It is important to note that the silences in the bridge of Je dis amour have a very particular function: they create an effect of suspense and expectation which is essential for the launch of the solo passage. It is therefore crucial to respect these moments of silence and to integrate them into the interpretation in such a way as to create an effect of contrast and tension which reinforces the impact of the following part.

If you managed to sing well I say love and you play guitar, you could add the guitar part of our course Je dis aime Guitar.

To continue your work on the head voice I also invite you to practice with our course Happy by Pharrell Williams Vocals !