The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed

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Actor: Melissa Cross
Brand: Unknown
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 145 minutes
Published: 2005
DVD Release Date: 2007-03-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Brothers Pub.

DVD Reviews of The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed

DVD Review: Not just for screamers.
Summary: 5 Stars

I bought this DVD for my daughter, who is interested in screaming, not singing. I watched it myself, and feel that Melissa Cross provides solid input for singers of any genre in this DVD. I've been struggling with learning to sing (not scream) lately myself, and was very surprised at how helpful her information, exercises and visualizations were for me.

Melissa knows her stuff!

There is a fair amount of cursing in this DVD from the students who provide testimonials for Melissa's teachings. I could do without all of these testimonials, but must admit that they do more than serve Melissa's interests. They also show that there are actual performing musicians out there that are using these techniques successfully, and that gives you faith in the techniques. (e.i. these guys are obviously cool, and they do this corny stuff, therefore this corny stuff must actually be cool - and it is because it works!)

DVD Review: Not For Beginners
Summary: 3 Stars

The Zen of Screaming is, as other reviewers indicated, largely Cross promoting herself. She uses her own, local students in the DVD, and they continually give testimonials about how wonderful Cross is. But if you can get beyond Cross' annoying self-promotion and talent-free clients, you'll find she really does have something to teach.

The DVD is worth watching once, just for drill. The CD of vocal exercises really is valuable and could have easily stood on its own. The techniques aren't new, but do remind singers how to access more power without damaging their vocal chords or fighting chronic laryngitis (my personal problem).

I taught drama for decades and recommended Born To Sing by Howard Austin and Elizabeth Howard to my students. In those days it was simply an audio cassette of vocal exercises, but is now a complete and extremely comprehensive package. If you're beginning or have never studied voice, try Born To Sing first!

The whole Zen Of Screaming package really is overpriced, so if you can get it used, all the better. You probably won't watch the DVD more than once anyhow.

DVD Review: SCREAM LIKE A PRO
Summary: 5 Stars

A few other reviews mention not much on screaming more singing exercises. The singing exercises strengthen your voice which will give you a fuller scream. I been doing exercises for about 10 months now and able to scream stuff like AC DC and recently able to pull off some Aerosmith. Very important to master breathing properly first, and building it up from there.

DVD Review: Would have liked more screaming, but otherwise VERY comprehensive (4.5/5 Stars)
Summary: 4 Stars

READER ALERT: If you order this, please make sure the copy you order comes with the companion CD. The DVD has the exercises, but the CD has them to fit voice ranges (tenor, baritone, and bass for men, soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto for women.) New copies should have it automatically, so check with the seller if you get one used.

So I watched the DVD and it is very comprehensive. The first 15 or so minutes do feature a lot of musicians praising Ms. Cross and going on about why her techniques work. One you pass that, then you start getting into exercises, first the physical exercises and then the musical ones. Each follows the format of Ms. Cross demonstrating the exercise, then having a guest (either a student or a professional musician) demonstrate the exercise, and then commentary from pro musicians as to why the exercises are effective.

Was there a lot of emphasis on actual screaming? No, but you have to learn to crawl before you walk, and there's way, way, way too much information on this disc to discredit it for not featuring more on screaming. I ordered the second disc so I'll let you all know if that contains more information on screaming (it was advertised that it should, so...)

Otherwise, this is a must-have for any vocalist who's trying to be in ANY group where the music is amplified. I've received classical training before, but there's a lot on this disc that I wish I would have known before. I can't wait to apply it and I hope everyone finds success in using this CD.

CREDITS:
Special "hats-off" to Randy Blythe from the band Lamb of God, who dedicated a lot of time and his own embarrassing moments for the betterment of musical education. Support LOG by seeing them live!

If you live in the Southwest United States, I ordered both discs from --movieweb-- and they arrived faster than anything I've ever ordered over the internet before. I recommend that seller to all!

DVD Review: The Zen of Screamng
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a fantastic DVD. I have kids in my classroom (High School in NZ) now wanting to do singing lessons and learn more about using their voices, especially boys. Thank you Melissa Cross for your inspiration and the simple method which makes kids want to sing. Brilliant.

Description of The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed

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Genre: How To - Musical Instruction
Rating: NR
Release Date: 6-MAR-2007
Media Type: DVD

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