Going down a Vocal ANALYSIS rabbit hole with Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" for the first time!

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Thank you to our patrons for nominating this song! I know this song, and my students have sung this song in the past. . . but I've never done a deep analysis of Grace's vocals before. Based on one of my favorite novels of all time, and surprisingly the first song that snuck drug references past censors on the radio, I am super excited to finally break down this classic!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Jefferson Airplane for the first time, performing "White Rabbit”.
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Performed by Jefferson Airplane - Words and Music by Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link: • Jefferson Airplane -Wh...
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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@TheCharismaticVoice 2 жыл бұрын

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@rexmonarch2 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day in the Autumn of '69 I went to a Jefferson Airplane concert at the LA Forum. I was tripping on LSD and by some sort of osmosis I filtered through the crowd and ended up right next to the stage right in front of Grace's microphone. Experiencing Grace Slick that close while tripping on LSD was quite the psychedelic experience. My favorite memory was when she was singing "Don't You Want Somebody To Love" she would lean out over the edge of the stage towards me pointing right at me. Wow. My eyes probably looked like flying saucers and she knew I was tripping. She was so beautiful she totally blew my mind.

@TheAmbientMage 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work for Jefferson Starship and Paul Kantner (R.I.P.). I had the good fortune of mixing several of their rehearsals and shows. Watching them perform old Airplane tunes and having the opportunity to mix them while doing it is one of the highlights of my musical career. I basically had a private show and I controlled how it sounded. It was amazing. Jefferson Airplane are an absolute classic.

@Chicagodog-tu1ek 2 жыл бұрын

Grace said in an interview that she couldn't sing lullabies to her children because she could only sing loud, and powerfully.

@BillB23 Жыл бұрын

It's a bolero rhythm. That's part of what makes it as captivating as Ravel's most recognizable opus. Of course, Grace's vocals carry the piece, but the competence of the musicians cannot be overlooked.

@lookonthebrightsideoflife5200 2 жыл бұрын

Grace Slick was an outstanding vocalist in her day. Jack Casady is a phenomenal bass player. The entire Surrealistic Pillow album is a gem.

@wrd777 2 жыл бұрын

One of the few things I remember about Woodstock was Grace Slick singing this. She was like an angel in white - I thought I had died and gone to heaven!

@ArcaneWolf9 2 жыл бұрын

"Disorienting" is a great way to describe this song. The phrasing is so playful and odd. Something in the song structure makes it feel really short, yet it actually isn't. So iconic.

@sissydreams7494 Жыл бұрын

Grace Slick: The voice that launched a thousand trips!

@AzaleaLuna 2 жыл бұрын

The way she sings this song gives me chills every time. And just her attitude through the whole thing. I love it.

@sourisvoleur4854 2 жыл бұрын

I love her coy little smiles. It's like she knows she's killing it. Her voice is so up front, with so many long, extended notes, and she never falters. Fabulous songwriting, fabulous singing.

@Fontsman Жыл бұрын

Grace had one of the greatest voices in rock music. A spectacular beauty who even today takes no prisoners.

@phoenixfire83 Жыл бұрын

I love how her vibrato has an almost operatic quality to it. She’s seriously one of my favorite rock voices.

@michaelsmeltz2363 Жыл бұрын

The only complaint I ever had about this amazing song was, indeed, that it was far too short. It’s so good, and creates such a tangible atmosphere, you want it to go on forever. Playing Devil’s Advocate, though, one could argue that it’s brevity is a big reason why it makes such an impact. And I do remember that as a teenager, when the song ended you would immediately start eagerly anticipating the next time you would hear it. And then, when you did hear that unmistakeable bass riff coming over the airwaves, you would shut the hell up and savor the next 2.5 minutes.

@catherinedean3796 2 жыл бұрын

Grace’s vibrato is simply unmatched. It gives me chills every time

@edwardofgreene Жыл бұрын

I like how the whole song is one continuous crescendo. The peak being the last note with no decent bringing it back.

@veiledrecalcitrance4314 Жыл бұрын

I always liked the way she blends a phrase then alternates with a kind of staccato phrase, and the power towards the end, just amazing. Everyone I knew liked this song because it was about drugs/acid but I loved Grace’s voice, so powerful and epic

@DeeJayObi 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope you would make a vocal ANALYSIS on sadly late Dolores O'Riordan from Cranberries. She had one of the most unique voices probably ever put on a record. And no, it doesn't have to be "Zombie". ;)

@howardthrust 2 жыл бұрын

What deserves special note is that not only is this NOT a "lip synch" TV performance of the original studio recording (which was pretty much de rigueur during that time), it ALSO was arguably an IMPROVEMENT...especially with regard to Grace's vocal (not that it was anything like "inferior" to begin with)!! They were a "gutsy" band, with the musical "chops" to back it all up!

@aguyandaguitar3366 2 жыл бұрын

Grace's vocals here are so absorbing. Hauntingly perfect. I love the way she punctuates her unmistakably signature vibratos with clipped words like "logic". One enhances the other.