The Art of Acoustic Intimacy
While Of Monsters and Men are known for shouting "Hey!" in massive stadiums, Love Love Love is a departure into delicate storytelling. Featured on their debut album My Head Is an Animal, this song relies entirely on the vulnerability of the vocalist.
To sing this well, you must resist the urge to belt. The magic lies in the "conversational" delivery found in the verses and the gentle swelling of volume during the chorus. It sits comfortably in the middle register for most female voices, but requires excellent breath support to maintain the whispery quality without losing pitch.
AI Coach Tip: Watch Your Onset
Nanna uses a "breathy onset" for many phrases (letting air escape before the cord closure). Our analysis shows that users often attack the start of the verse too hard. Think of sighing into the note rather than hitting it.
Phase 1: The Narrative Verses (0:00 - 1:12)
The song begins with "Well, maybe I'm a crook." The range here is low and comfortable (around A3). The challenge is diction and mood. You want to sound contemplative.
The Technique: Keep your larynx neutral. Don't push for volume. Imagine you are speaking to someone just two feet away. This intimacy is crucial for the folk genre.
Phase 2: The Repetitive Chorus (1:12 - 2:00)
The refrain "Love, love, love..." is deceptively simple. Because the word repeats, it is easy to sound monotonous. You must use "micro-dynamics" to make it interesting.
- Phrasing: Connect the words smoothly (legato). Don't chop them up.
- Tone: As the melody rises slightly, allow your mix voice to thin out. Avoid a heavy chest voice here; it should sound sweet and airy.
Phase 3: The Emotional Build (2:30 - End)
Towards the end, the instrumentation swells, and so should your voice. You aren't belting, but you are adding more "core" to the sound. The final notes should fade out into a whisper, mimicking the acoustic guitar fade.
The bridge offers the most emotional moment. Ensure you are fully supported by your diaphragm so the tone doesn't wobble on the sustained notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The melody peaks comfortably around C5, with some ad-libs potentially touching D5. It is very accessible for Altos and Mezzo-Sopranos.
Yes. It works beautifully for a Tenor in the original key (sounding one octave lower), or it can be transposed up +2 or +3 semitones for a Baritone to sing comfortably in a higher register.
The indie folk sound often utilizes a "straight tone" (no vibrato) for most of the note, only allowing a little vibrato at the very end of the phrase. Practice holding a straight pitch clearly.
