Mastering the Eurodance Duet
Released as the second single from the album Aquarium, "Around the World" showcases the signature Aqua dynamic: Lene Nystrøm's bright, high-pitched vocals contrasting with René Dif's deep, rhythmic growls. To score high on this track, you need to be a vocal chameleon.
Unlike standard pop ballads, this song relies heavily on "character voice" and stamina. The tempo is fast (approx 130 BPM), meaning you have very little time to breathe between phrases. Let's break down the two distinct styles you need to master.
AI Coach Tip: The "Smile" Technique
To achieve Lene's bright tone without straining, try singing while smiling widely. This retracts the corners of the mouth and naturally brightens the resonance, helping you hit the higher notes with that signature pop sheen.
Phase 1: The Female Lead (The Chorus)
Lene's parts are sung in a high, forward placement. The chorus "Around the world, around the world" sits comfortably in the upper midrange but jumps up to an E5. This is a head-dominant mix.
The Trap: Do not try to belt this with a heavy chest voice. The sound should be light, nasal, and piercing (in a good way). Think of "twang" rather than power. Keep the airflow consistent to avoid wobbling on the sustained notes.
Phase 2: The Male Lead (The Verses)
René's verses are more spoken and rhythmic than sung. The pitch is low, sitting in the bass/baritone register. The focus here is on diction. The lines "I've been around the world, I've seen it all" need to be punchy.
- Rhythm: You are essentially acting as a percussion instrument. Lock in with the kick drum.
- Tone: Add a bit of vocal fry or "growl" to your voice to mimic René's texture, but keep the volume controlled to save your vocal cords.
Phase 3: The Bridge & Energy
The bridge brings everything together. The key to finishing this song strong is breath management. Because the phrases are back-to-back, take quick "sip" breaths rather than deep lung-filling breaths. This keeps your diaphragm engaged and prevents you from falling behind the beat.
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest note sung by Lene is an E5 in the chorus melody. The lowest notes in the male vocal parts dip down to the G2 area.
It is intermediate. While the notes aren't extremely complex, the speed and the requirement to switch between vocal characters make it a stamina challenge.
Yes! You can either transpose the song up in the Singing Coach AI app or simply speak the rhythmic parts in your natural lower register with attitude.
