VIB podcast Mastering Singing Foreign Language Songs by Tan Chee Shen
This VIB podcast series is hosted by Mr Jimmy Lim, the artistic director of VIB. In this episode,
Jimmy and Chee Shen discussed the importance of learning a foreign language, especially in vocal and music education. CheeShen shared his experience studying in the United States, emphasizing the importance of systems and structure. He stressed the importance of mastering the pronunciation and intonation of different languages to avoid mistakes when singing.
Learn foreign language songs word by word
Chee Shen shared a method for learning songs in a foreign language, emphasizing the importance of word-for-word translation. He showed two song examples, explaining the necessity of understanding each word and the overall meaning, and how to express the meaning of the lyrics in the native language. CheeShen also emphasized the importance of understanding the lyrics for the correct song interpretation, including the timbre and emotional expression.