Mastering the Modern Pop Rock Sound
"Follow You" by Imagine Dragons is a perfect study in dynamic contrast. Released in 2021 on Mercury – Act 1, Dan Reynolds moves away from his signature aggressive shouting style to explore a more rhythmic, intimate, and melodic approach. The song revolves around a catchy, organ-driven beat that demands precise timing from the vocalist.
To score high on this track, you need to master the art of the "flip"—moving instantly from a solid chest voice in the verse to a light, airy head voice in the chorus without cracking.
AI Coach Tip: Watch the Rhythm
In the verses ("You know I got your number..."), Dan sings slightly behind the beat with a staccato feel. Avoid dragging the notes out. Keep them short, punchy, and conversational.
Phase 1: The Verse (A2 - A3)
The song starts low and intimate. The melody sits comfortably in the speech range for most Baritones. The challenge here is attitude and diction. You want a clear chest resonance, but keep the volume at a conversational level (mezzo-piano).
The Trap: Because the pitch is low, singers often lose energy. Keep your breath support active to ensure the low A2 notes don't sound "fried" or weak.
Phase 2: The Chorus (Falsetto Hook)
This is the defining moment of the song. The line "I-I-I-I will follow you" jumps up to a C#5 (and surrounding notes) in falsetto.
- The Flip: Don't try to belt this. It is stylistically sung in head voice. If you push chest voice here, it will sound too aggressive for the song's vibe.
- Pitch Accuracy: The rapid movement of the "I-I-I-I" hook can lead to smearing pitches. Practice this slowly to ensure each note is distinct.
- Vowel Shape: Keep the "I" vowel tall and narrow to help resonance in the upper register.
Phase 3: The Bridge & Outro
The energy builds towards the end. You can start introducing a bit more "twang" and cord closure in the upper chest voice leading into the final choruses, but the falsetto hook remains the centerpiece. The final section requires maintaining energy while repeating the hook over the swelling instrumentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The lead vocal hits a C#5 in the falsetto chorus. There are background harmonies that may go higher, but the main melody stays within the A2 to C#5 range.
To sing it like the original, yes. The contrast between the chest voice verse and falsetto chorus is key to the song's emotion. However, you can sing the chorus an octave down if you are strictly practicing pitch accuracy.
It is rated Medium. The rhythm is catchy but requires pocket presence, and the falsetto transition can be tricky for beginners who haven't developed their head voice yet.
