Mastering the "Starboy" Sound
"I Feel It Coming" is a standout track from the album Starboy, featuring the legendary production of Daft Punk. Unlike power ballads that rely on sheer volume, this song requires finesse, a relaxed jaw, and a consistent tone. The challenge is maintaining the 'cool factor' while navigating the bridge between your chest voice and head voice.
The Weeknd's vocal performance is heavily inspired by Michael Jackson, utilizing a light, bright timbre. To score well on Singing Coach AI, you need to avoid pushing too hard; this song is about groove, not grit.
AI Coach Tip: Relax the Jaw
Many singers tighten up on the high notes in the chorus. Our analysis shows that keeping your jaw loose and smiling slightly helps achieve that bright, effortless pop sound required for the chorus.
Phase 1: The Verses (Smooth & Airy)
The verses sit in a comfortable mid-range for Tenors (Eb3 - Eb4). The melody is conversational but melodic. Focus on your breath support here; you want a steady stream of air to create that "airy" texture without running out of breath at the end of the phrase.
The Trap: Don't sing the verses too aggressively. Keep the volume at a 5/10. The energy should come from your rhythmic precision, not loudness.
Phase 2: The Pre-Chorus Transition
As you move into the lines "You've been scared of love and what it did to you," the pitch rises. This is the crucial pivoting point. You should begin lightening your vocal weight here, mixing in more head resonance so the transition to the chorus feels seamless.
Phase 3: The Chorus Hook
The hook "I feel it coming" is deceptively simple. It repeats multiple times, which means consistency is key. You are hovering around G4 and Ab4.
- Placement: Think "forward" placement. Feel the vibration in your mask (nose and cheekbones).
- Falsetto Pops: The Weeknd often flips into a pure falsetto for emphasis. Practice flipping cleanly between registers without a "crack" sound.
Phase 4: The Daft Punk Outro
The end of the song features robotic, vocoder-style vocals. While you can't mimic the robot effect naturally, you can mimic the style by singing with very straight tone (no vibrato) and precise, staccato diction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest chest/mix note is around Ab4, but The Weeknd frequently jumps up to Eb5 in falsetto, particularly in the ad-libs.
Yes, but it will be a workout for your upper register. We recommend using the Singing Coach AI app to transpose the track down -2 or -3 semitones to make the chorus more comfortable.
Focus on "thinning" out your vocal folds. Instead of dragging your heavy chest voice up, allow the sound to resonate more in your head. Imagine the sound shooting out of your forehead rather than your mouth.
