How To Sing Like Wayne Static - Push It - Static-X

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How To Sing Like Wayne Static - Push It - Static-X - Isolated Vocal Analysis

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How do you go from distorted singing into a low growl? What about singing rhythmic, staccato gritted-up lines with lots of words?
In Static-X's Push It, Wayne demonstrates amazing aggressive agility. The studio performance fully captures the roundtable vocal approach of some of the band's finest live performances and we get to dive into the isolated vocals of this amazing track!
Join me as I dissect vocal lines that sound like two different vocalists had to have done them when in fact, Wayne is masterfully switching tonalities on the fly. We'll also discuss how he relied on his bandmates live to do certain call-and-answer lines (live). It's an interesting track to dissect!
You'll get to learn a bit about the studio production too! --Some juicy doubling and delay tricks. Enjoy!

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@TheShaitan2000 Жыл бұрын

You cannot NOT love Static X. What a underrated singer Wayne was, and what a great music they have put out.

@Fireguy65 Жыл бұрын

Very unique sound especially the vocals

@jmannxiiiaaron Жыл бұрын

Yea he's definitely one of the greats. Lots of good tips in this video for vocals in general, but I think Wayne used mostly false chords instead of true chords in pretty much everything he did. The "I see it, I need it" scream section is a great example of that, and that technique wasn't really talked about or used here. Melissa Cross had a great DVD about it years ago. Think it was called The Art of Screaming.

@omnitone 10 ай бұрын

my eminem fan friend was not impressed. unfortunately it is possible to not like staticx :/

@itsjsin5541 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Tony Campos is providing the Yeah vocals.

@michaelcheesman2153 Жыл бұрын

Yeah pretty sure Tony does the low growling

@OverTheHillsAdventures Жыл бұрын

He does

@sandrolivecchi8709 Жыл бұрын

Yeah sure, in lives he provides at yeah vocals. I think him provides that also at recording.

@WilliamHarrison-lv6zw 11 ай бұрын

Nah man that's Wayne the growl yeah is Campos

@WilliamHarrison-lv6zw 11 ай бұрын

This dude is dumb hahahah I love it

@SheddysGaming 2 жыл бұрын

ONCE AGAIN, a vocalist I have loved forever, tried to mimic for years and years... Here comes Chris with healthy proper approaches that make it feel better and sound great. This man is a KZfaq gem. ❤️

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad we've got a video on him now!! He's deserved one for awhile!

@SheddysGaming 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisliepe absolutely!!!

@hazardmouth 2 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth 👏 short story Chris is the fuckin GOAT

@666neoselen Жыл бұрын

I was about to write something very similar. I'm glad too he did this video.

@skylermead8781 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down Wayne Static is just one of the most, if not THE MOST underrated vocalists in the metal genre. To go from his scream/melodic scream(kinda like Anders from in flames), to his growl. It's just idk it's a breath of fresh air. And granted the replacement it's about as close to Wayne Static as we are gonna get which I'm happy with. But Wayne Static will just go down as one of the greats in my opinion. Miss you Wayne!

@hughneutron5303 11 ай бұрын

sorry to burst your bubble but the growls are the bassist. wayne still had an ear splitting high though!

@Rich-dn7pm Ай бұрын

@@hughneutron5303 He's talking about the part at 10.09 Wayne did both the high and low parts for that part. You can see him do it in the live version of this song.

@benmacdhui 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great frontman with a unique instrument. Luckily I was able to see them live. RIP Wayne

@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ 2 жыл бұрын

Saw them as front band of korn

@Steve56179 2 жыл бұрын

The "I see it, I need it" part is so nuts. Chris says do it clean and hits Chris Cornell pitches, which I can no way do yet, and then says to add grit. That is hard and will have to come back to this video in 8 or 9 years lol.

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

haha... ya there's lots going on here and lots to think about for sure! But if you can isolate the different aspects of what he's doing, and even try doing some of these things with LOWERED pitches first, you'll be able to build up to it while practicing the other techniques. Don't let "can't hit the pitch" keep you from discovering some of the other aspects of his singing... (I say this as someone who used to do that)

@PoorRoleModel Жыл бұрын

Wayne Static was such a phenomenal and unique vocalist, who brought a very fresh sound to nu metal, as well as helped to introduce a lot of people to industrial metal. It's always nice when I see people giving his name some attention.

@worksofein6449 2 жыл бұрын

There's an interview with Ulrich Wilde where he says Wayne ate M&M's while tracking to help keep salivated. Either way this is cool. One of my favourite albums of all time.

@doktorfellatio438 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny I used to eat Twinkies for that.

@JaMeshuggah 2 жыл бұрын

@@doktorfellatio438 excellent excellent username

@beauvanbibberbvgration3770 2 жыл бұрын

Mustaine was said to eat Fritos one one point!

@worksofein6449 2 жыл бұрын

@@beauvanbibberbvgration3770 might give that a go some time ;)

@whoisharo4689 2 жыл бұрын

Orange juice also helps with the grunts

@Maelfectious 2 жыл бұрын

this is simultaneously hilarious to watch listen to as it is to actually learn and make my roommate yell "DUDE ARE YOU OKAY??" my condolences to this mans nearest neighbor

@HHNFREAK9 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Wayne. Such a good artist and fun person.

@user-oy7gz5bf2h 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day, whenever I tried to do something aggressive like that, I'd max out the pressure and basically scream 'till I passed out. When hearing great singers/screamers in isolation, you can hear they are way more relaxed and free.

@kbminnick 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one who has gave it a shot and ended up getting light headed and almost on my ass in the booth. lol

@user-oy7gz5bf2h 2 жыл бұрын

@@kbminnick Man! I remember getting tunnel vision at a specific part of a song live. Most if not every time! At least the energy factor was there.

@jamiegunn 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how you are able to unpack what different types of singers techniques, and demonstrate and teach how they do it in a healthy way for your own voice.

@humorthoist Жыл бұрын

You're a goddamned wizard! Wow. I had no faith hearing your speaking voice then you blew my damn mind. Major props!!!! I didn't realize voice control like this was possible. Truly wonderful performance sir.

@thomasstunts 2 жыл бұрын

The low notes of the chorus "YOU" are performed by Tony Campos, their bass player. He's also the singer of asesino. He uses false chord just fyi. What you described here is not quite that. But as always, another awesome video!

@CameronSmothers Жыл бұрын

Can confirm.

@gredangeo 2 жыл бұрын

The main reason I like Wayne's vocals is simply because that even though he shouting, it doesn't sound like he's shouting. He's just singing. There is plenty of apparent note changes to make the melody, and it still comes across as clean. You can still hear clearly what the lyrics are. Practically everybody else can't get the same effect without making a muddy guttural sound, where it's just pure scream, and no notes, and feels like there's obvious strain on the vocal chords. Wayne's technique is above all else.

@chrise13 2 жыл бұрын

"It's fairly static.... Hehe" Yup, I smashed that like button right there.

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe

@ekojar3047 Жыл бұрын

A super cut of this with nothing but the demonstrations would make a viral KZfaq short. DO IT, PUSH IT!!!

@SilverBack2169 2 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOSH, IM SO GLAD THAT YOU DID THIS I'M LITERALLY FREAKING OUT RN.

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

@SilverBack2169 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisliepe :3

@bigchief9129 Жыл бұрын

I love how the vocals on this track are such a rollercoaster, but when laid over the music, it goes together like pb&j.

@JUNKO____ 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you really just nail explaining the steps that need to be taken in order to produce these sounds (and more importantly WHY) in the simplest and most relatable terms possible. The vast majority of humans have the ability to speak, not a doctorate in laryngology.

@greydazeplays 2 жыл бұрын

I love Wayne's vocals his grit is some of the best in the business and Chris nails the breakdown as always

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@Lifelong_Lesson Жыл бұрын

This gentleman is literally giving away trade secrets. All jokes aside, I've been trying to distort my voice like this for decades. Since the late 90s. Could never pull it off and even KZfaq videos these days fail to easily explain how it's done. But wow. You actually morph your voice for us. I can tell that when I get home from work later and try this, it'll work. Dude. Thank you so much. If I still can't get it for some reason, I'm willing to pay for help with this. I have plenty of recordings of myself singing here on my KZfaq channel. Really can't wait to try this later!

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

So glad my approach is resonating with you! :)

@DaddySizeIt Жыл бұрын

Seeing Statix-X on Friday and this was really cool to see. I was in HS when Static-X came out so I'm an original fan! Glad to see them keeping the legacy alive after Wayne died.

@jditty4050 Жыл бұрын

I wanna say this is the best vocal lesson I've ever seen

@monkeycoffee7582 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting a Wayne Static analysis for so long! I love his style, RIP to a legend

@samgeiver 2 жыл бұрын

The free vocal lessons and videos like these have helped me so much. I am saving up for the big vocal course. I know it will take me to the next level. Thank you so much Chris!!!!!!!!

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Sam! Thanks for watching and I'm looking forward to working with you inside the course! It's always fun to help people who've been watching my videos for awhile!

@GabiBrooks 2 жыл бұрын

Ook this is freaky 🤣 I was just wondering how to sing like him earlier today. I suspect there's a ton of compression involved. Thanks for reading my mind, Chris!

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Gabriela!

@ash2dvst 2 жыл бұрын

SAME, I tried singing this song just this past Saturday and the cadence was tricky for me. Chris has all our houses secretly mic'd up for song suggestions, but hey I'm here for it

@balazsserfozo5717 2 жыл бұрын

i was so amazed when i first heard edsel doing the vocals and damn he sounded so much like wayne

@KyOte13 2 жыл бұрын

Edsel is so underrated

@Hybridsteel 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for doing this.. wayne and static x were an inspiration to me so seeing someone break down to even just waynes vocals means a lot from a fans point of view..

@Hugo_pir3s 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I've been searching for this lesson for years, thanks a lot!!

@guarapo66 Жыл бұрын

Crazy to think with practice and someone like you one can learn to sing like Wayne? 😮

@iforgotthenamemate 2 жыл бұрын

Wayne brings me back to NFSU times, great times, really sad that he is not with us anymore.

@travislizer9581 Жыл бұрын

Wanes' vocals are straight-up punchy without vibrato. They go from one place to another without wavering. That's pretty frigging metal.

@SmyliSuicide Жыл бұрын

I've always loved Wayne and Static X and their sound. I was skeptical when they announced continuing with Xero but I love what they are doing with him. What you're doing is awesome and real interesting I've never heard someone break it down like this. Keep it up this is super cool

@Swollen_Goat Жыл бұрын

God I love Static X even after 24 years. I just got to see them a few weeks ago and what a completely amazing set/performance was. I am lucky enough to have gotten the chance to see them before Wayne's passing and I know some don't care for Edsel Dope doing the vocals as Xer0, but he did a phenomenal job with filling the role for this tour. His vocals were almost fully replicated and it really shows that Edsel is putting all his energy and passion into making it right for the fans and the band. He isn't trying to be Wayne, but he is 100% just doing it for the love of it.

@hazardeur Жыл бұрын

yeah, it sounds spot on

@cornbredx Жыл бұрын

Ya, I totally agree. Some people are just unique. So, others can only be inspired by what they do because what they did was typically the first and best of it's kind. Anything else is inspired imitation.

@senseiofsong 7 ай бұрын

I love these production and isolated vocal deep dives so much. Great tune. Wayne was so great. Gone too soon.

@severngamingnetwork Жыл бұрын

3:09-3:23 First time I watched this dude, he's fire, and funny fire too......

@maxmyers6937 2 жыл бұрын

You are super awesome! I really love how you break things down and explain how you view the human instrument. I bet you could explain relativity to a child and they would get it..

@Marionettetc 2 жыл бұрын

just a heads up, I don't know if anyone mentioned it - Tony does the growls on the track and live

@godvandamme9921 Жыл бұрын

Such a fine interpretation and analysis. Very nice. As a vocalist I appreciate you work on this. I'll check out more sir.

@Spiritual.Madness 6 ай бұрын

I love Waynes total performance, gimmicks behavior. It was just an amazing experience to discover Static-X did a lot of miles on their music grinding away on my fixie. Adrenaline to the max

@chuckomgyahoo Жыл бұрын

I got to meet Wayne while I helped my brother film the Push It video in So Cal.Very cool guy very heavy vibe.

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

What a cool opportunity!!

@brianyates7255 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from New England...Oh man this is soooo cool Chris I've always been into S-X since I saw them on OZZFEST 99...RIP WAYNE ANOTHER GREAT GONE WAAAY TO SOON...Peace from the Northeast...

@gypsyonethreethreeseven4919 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting breakdown of a super cool song! Thank you for your work on this video. It was much enjoyed!

@saadabbassre Жыл бұрын

Always thought Wayne's voice was uniquely awesome. Thank you for showong us juat how awesome it is

@BorNeoProg Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Chris!!

@myguitarwantstokillyourmama 2 жыл бұрын

thank god for you, chris. i've needed this video for soooo long 😭😭

@user-oy7gz5bf2h 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Such a powerful performer! Speaking of the era, one of my all-time favorite vocalists is Hed (pe)'s singer Jared Gomes. Check out the album "Broke"

@KyOte13 2 жыл бұрын

I second Jahred Gomes... guys range is incredible ... from "No Turning Back", "Renegade" to " Bartender" & "Killing Time" etc.. top notch

@terremoto6663 Жыл бұрын

Hed PE had some great tunes. I remember they had an instrumental called "octopussy" which I loooved. What was the name of That album? I owned it. "Suffa" is one of the later songs I loved. Very creative band

@Mahavegan Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, he was one of the best Metal vocalists ever! Absolutely badass! Freaking amazing. Mr. Liepe!

@Josh_Jackson Жыл бұрын

Pirate without the emphasis! Got it!

@kabutomx Жыл бұрын

well im late to the party, but just wanted to point out, that the low growl in "yeah", its made by the bassist campos, and you can actually see this on the live performances and on the music videos, he does a lot of backing vocals, RIP Wayne.

@divingwithfriends 2 жыл бұрын

Superb analysis as always, Wayne was amazing! I want to see you do a vocal analysis of Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, his falsetto and style are quite unique, on super hits like "I believe in a thing called love" but also on songs like "Get your hands off my woman", "Open Fire" or so many others. Thanks a lot for your work on youtube Chris, love your channel :)

@bericdondarrion1794 2 жыл бұрын

Great voice! You must try to sing "Anything but this". I love this song 🤘🏼

@ShroudedEnigma Жыл бұрын

The vocals in that song are INSANE. Right next to Chroma-Matic imo

@williamdodge8425 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Very informative video

@user-ts8ss9cj1p 8 ай бұрын

I loved this video way more than I expected to. Thank you

@Faeron1984 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, been asking for this for years

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

IT'S HERE

@Faeron1984 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisliepe Yeah you're a legend. I always thought you'd enjoy doing it anyway cause Wayne sings so uniquely, it's everything you've taught in one track :)

@CalTN 2 жыл бұрын

Another great artist and another great lesson. Wayne unfortunately lost his battle over alcoholism but his art will forever be unique and creative.

@ItsSynchronization 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, glad to see the channel growing! Could you perhaps do a breakdown of Shadow on the Sun? Really like Cornell's vocals on that one and I'd love to see your take on it.

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! It might be time for that!

@christopherriley4288 Жыл бұрын

I can say anything on the quarter note! Thank you for this video

@jerqrokr Жыл бұрын

THE VIDEO I´VE BEEN WAITING FOR YEARS

@bearmageddond4236 Жыл бұрын

The bassist contributes to the vocals, that's why it sounds like two voices

@hazardeur Жыл бұрын

this is brilliant

@Botanikkubesu 3 ай бұрын

So cool, Wayne sounds so massive

@ce6654 Жыл бұрын

Wayne was a Metal God! I remember seeing SX at OzzFest, and he could keep that voice going for the entire show! He was a beast!

@jasminearanda6431 Жыл бұрын

I’m very positive it’s not only Wayne singing this track and it’s tony campos providing some vocals throughout the track which can even be seen live, that may be the contrast you are hearing.

@Shadow0fd3ath24 7 ай бұрын

ive always loved 1-2 songs and finally looked at his other stuff...HOLY shit, he has a wierd powerful gritty voice on so my songs...this is almost clean singing for him lol

@trilexfix Жыл бұрын

great teacher!!!

@rondeezy_thepancakeslayer1242 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one for a while now, good stuff :)

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@Stray1One Жыл бұрын

I’ve just covered this on my channel! Cheers man I’m gonna learn this to do it more justice? Cheers man,

@Caymon8 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant.

@alicarrara8746 2 жыл бұрын

only one wayne static, but with this analysis you can learn more about his techniques and how to perform them in a healthy way. inspiration not imitation - well said. i loved the video, thank you so much for the effort.

@mrbungle3310 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant seeing these in depth videos

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@TakeFlight 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Static X like 6 times. Super fun shows. I got fun stories

@JordanHowellMusic Жыл бұрын

Dude.. by about 6 mins in when you’re getting to the really contrasted “yeah” “you push it” You had me (while singing along) genuinely laughing so hard and feeling great! thanks for the video. I’m definitely going to watch more of your videos like right now… Um P.S. if I may say, I think some people might not be able to stick with this video as your way of explaining things is very…direct, like, try as you go, in the moment trying to access things that one may not have had the confidence or experience to try. But for me already being a musician, and one who is mainly self taught, I really appreciate your style here. Ps part 2: the “I see it -ooo- I need it” Part is fucking amazing, that is really vulnerable as you said , and will definitely take me a lot of practice… Thanks again!!

@JFranzen3 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I have no idea how you stumbled onto my feed but I like it. Great work!

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying, and thanks for watching!

@cornbredx Жыл бұрын

This is such a great album. So much amazing production, and Wayne Static was a one of a kind musician that can't be truly replicated (although his replacement is fine). Whoever decided Wayne Static should be one of the guys that sings one of the original songs on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack (probably Jonathon Davis if I had to guess) was a genius with their finger on the pulse of metal music at the time. Wayne Static isn't necessarily a typical "singer" but using your voice to make incredible rhythmic sounds is just as awesome as being able to hit high notes and keep pitch. It's just a different kind of musical genius. One that gets less attention, but is just as impressive.

@Octovisuals 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@AlbinoJedi Жыл бұрын

When you said to talk with that tone and try reciting the lyrics at 3:00 you sounded like the old hecklers from The Muppets. haha

@mikewood571 Жыл бұрын

Wayne didnt sing that low growl part. The bass player Tony Campos does. He also plays with Fear Factory and used to be in Soulfly

@Petronixman Жыл бұрын

Полезно, спасибо.

@tobins6800 2 жыл бұрын

In the first couple of minutes, this took me back to the 80s and early 90s way that wrestlers spoke during the interviews. Think Randy Savage and Slim Jims.

@cristhiancalvo7871 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!! Finally, thanks Chris!

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Cristhian. Thanks for watching!

@bobbiebegunich8428 11 ай бұрын

You do a good job

@LoneWandererCollin 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 17 and have been singing like Wayne for a while now and I noticed that Michiganders like me and Wayne have a different vocal range.

@tanner3285 2 жыл бұрын

No way! I was just jamming to push it yesterday!

@Bunnytoes666 Жыл бұрын

Chris - this has opened up a plethora of nuances I never knew to look for in vocals - thank you! ...And I thought I was an audiophile......even took a year of Sound Engineering at Columbia Academy in Vancouver back in '93.....whadda waste of $10k!

@GunDrummer 2 жыл бұрын

I SEE IT GRRRRRR I NEED GRRRR I SEE IT GRRRR I NEEEEED AT

@thetrooper1286 Жыл бұрын

I just wanna point out the really deep growl is the bassist Tony Campos! This is awesome thank you

@jpeterson1981 Жыл бұрын

I came here to say the same

@FRANANGELICOONA Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@samvela7242 Жыл бұрын

Dude! Well done ❤

@notturok7841 2 жыл бұрын

ive gone years and years with no vocal help, think i sound similar to wayne through all my years of practice. I even do a good impression of brian johnson. I love doing impressions! think Rick Sanchez is similar to wayne who i can also do.

@CaliberFiftyVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think you'll be covering Meshuggah in a Vocal Analysis soon, or ever? Is it on "the list"? Maybe for 2022, or the next couple of months? Just wondering if that is something that is in the works. ;)

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

It IS on the list :) The list works in kind of a mysterious way... I keep loose track of how many times an artist is mentioned or asked for and try to give priority to the ones that are mentioned or commented on most frequently. I like the idea of a Meshuggah video for sure... still trying to gauge the overall interest of my channel viewers too. So if this comment gets upvoted or liked a bunch of times hehe... I know what I'll be doing next week :)

@CaliberFiftyVideos 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisliepe Thanks for the insight, haha. Will try my best to get enough attention going with what little ressources I have! I'd rather wait a month (or more) for an as-in-depth-as-possible video, than pressure you to do a quick one-off episode on the band. Thanks!

@Zancb Жыл бұрын

That's obviously Tony Campos doing the "YEAHHHH" before the "YOU PUSH IT!!!!!" lol

@vollqesstv4571 2 жыл бұрын

Hey chris I love the content and I have an idea for you. I think you could look at Ryan Tedder for your next episode, he’s always living up there in high notes and I think he has more different approach than a lot of singers you’ve covered. It could be a whole new perception for us

@chrisliepe 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh great idea!