The Future Bass Anthem
"Alone" is Marshmello's breakout hit from 2016, blending energetic Future Bass drops with a melancholic, introspective lyrical theme. While the production is heavy, the vocal line is deceptively simple but requires great control to sound polished rather than amateur.
To sing this well, you need to navigate the line between emotional vulnerability in the verses and energy in the choruses, all while maintaining perfect pitch against a synthesizer-heavy backdrop.
AI Coach Tip: Keep it Light
Do not push your chest voice too hard. The style of this song requires a lighter, almost "breathless" pop tone. Pushing too much volume will make you sound out of place against the electronic mix.
Phase 1: The Verses (0:09 - 0:38)
The song starts with the line "I'm so alone, nothing feels like home." The melody sits in a comfortable mid-range for most singers. The key here is diction and tone.
The Trap: Because the lyrics are repetitive, it's easy to go flat on the pitch. Keep your energy up even though the volume is lower in the verse. Imagine you are speaking the lyrics to a friend, but with sustained pitch.
Phase 2: The Pre-Chorus Build (0:38 - 0:52)
The energy starts to lift here. You don't need to belt, but you need to increase your air pressure. The repetition of "I'm so alone" serves as a hook. Ensure that every time you repeat the phrase, it has the same pitch accuracy as the last.
- Rhythm: The vocal line is syncopated. Use a metronome or the AI Coach's visual guide to ensure you aren't rushing the beat.
- Breath: Take quick, silent breaths between phrases. You don't want audible gasps interfering with the smooth production.
Phase 3: The Drop & Chops (0:53+)
In the drop, the vocals are chopped and processed. While you can't mimic the vocal chops perfectly without a computer, singing along to the main melody requires hitting the F#4 notes cleanly. This is where your mix voice comes in handy to reach the top of the range without straining.
Focus on a forward placement (feeling the vibration in your mask/nose area) to get that bright, piercing pop sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
The song is written in the key of D Major. It primarily uses the chords G - D - A - Bm.
Yes, heavily. The "robotic" or "perfect" sound is a result of pitch correction. However, to sound good covering it, you should aim to sing as perfectly in tune as possible before any effects are added.
Yes! The range isn't extremely high. If D3-F#4 is too high, you can transpose the track down -2 semitones in the Singing Coach AI app to make it more comfortable for bass/baritone voices.
