Mastering the Modern Retro Sound
Stephen Sanchez channeled the spirits of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley to create "Until I Found You." It’s a masterclass in styling. The song is written in G Major and sits comfortably in the Baritone/Tenor range, but the challenge lies in the *delivery*, not just the notes. It requires a warm, airy tone in the verses and a delicate falsetto in the chorus.
To sing this well, you need to relax your jaw and focus on "placement." The sound should feel like it's resonating in your chest for the low notes, then floating up to your forehead for the high notes.
AI Coach Tip: Watch the "Scoop"
Sanchez uses a technique called "scooping," where he starts slightly below the pitch and slides up to it (e.g., on the word "Georgia"). While stylish, overdoing this can lower your pitch score. Use it sparingly as flavor.
Phase 1: The Verses (Low & Warm)
The song starts with "Georgia, wrap me up in all your..." This section sits low, down to A2. For higher voices, this might feel quiet.
The Fix: Do not push air to make it louder; you will lose the warm texture. Instead, maintain good posture and rely on chest resonance. Think of speaking intimately to someone close to you.
Phase 2: The Chorus Falsetto
The hook "I would never fall in love again, until I found you" features a distinct flip into falsetto/head voice. The notes jump up to D5 (in harmonies) and hover around the break.
- The Flip: Don't try to belt "Until I found you" in full chest voice. It will sound too aggressive for this genre.
- Breath Support: The falsetto needs consistent airflow, or it will sound thin and crackly.
- Vowels: Modify your vowels to be taller and narrower (think "Oo" instead of "You") to make the high notes easier.
Phase 3: The Bridge Intensity
During the bridge ("I said I would never fall..."), the energy lifts. You should switch from the breathy crooner tone to a more connected, solid mix voice. This provides the dynamic contrast the song needs before dropping back down for the final chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest belted chest-voice note is generally considered a G4, but the falsetto parts and ad-libs reach up to D5.
Yes. The tempo is slow (around 100 BPM in 6/8 time), giving you plenty of time to think about your pitch. It is excellent for practicing register transitions.
The vintage sound comes from a combination of "slapback" reverb (which the app provides) and a rapid, shallow vibrato at the very end of held notes.
