Measurement in Context
In “A Piece of Sky” from the “Yentl” soundtrack, Barbara Streisand holds the final vocal note for 19 seconds. (Yes, I’m THAT geek, too.)
Try it now. Sing a note at full volume for 19 seconds. No one will care. Go ahead, I’ll wait…
I know, right? Tough to do! (for me, anyway).
For context, the Guinness Record for Longest Vocal Note in a Pop Song (according to a random internet post I wasn’t able to verify…but still) is Freddy Curci holding a note for 30 seconds in the song “When I’m With You” by Sheriff (remember them?) in 1989.
Suddenly Babs isn’t so impressive.
It’s all about context.
~Geek~
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