The Underrated Gem of "Europop"
While "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" stole the headlines, "Another Race" showcases the deeper, sci-fi storytelling of Eiffel 65's 1999 debut album. The track combines a driving bassline with Jeffrey Jey's signature monotonic, almost spoken-word verses and a melodic, sweeping chorus.
Singing this track requires a different skillset than a power ballad. You need to master the art of "talk-singing" while staying perfectly in the pocket of a 130 BPM dance beat. Let's break down how to sound like a space-traveling alien without the expensive studio gear.
AI Coach Tip: Precision Diction
The verses are fast. Our analysis shows users lose points by slurring the words "A distinct race from deep space." Practice enunciating every consonant sharply to mimic the robotic feel of the original recording.
Phase 1: The Monotone Verse (0:15 - 1:12)
The song begins with a low, steady delivery. The challenge here is not hitting high notes, but maintaining a consistent tone and volume. Jeffrey Jey sings this primarily in his lower chest register.
The Trap: Because the pitch variation is minimal, it's easy to go flat or sound bored. Keep your energy high and focus on the rhythm. Think of your voice as a percussion instrument during these sections.
Phase 2: The Vocoder Effect Simulation
Eiffel 65 is famous for their use of pitch correction and vocoders as an instrument. To replicate this sound naturally:
- Nasal Resonance: Shift your resonance forward into your "mask" (nose and cheekbones) to get that brighter, metallic tone.
- Step-like Transitions: Avoid sliding between notes (glissando). Try to jump cleanly from one note to the next to mimic the "hard-tune" effect.
- Dynamics: Keep the volume relatively flat; avoid swelling on notes like an opera singer.
Phase 3: The Melodic Chorus
The chorus opens up melodically. While still electronic in style, you need to engage more breath support here. The lyrics regarding "Aliens" and "Another Race" should be sung with a sense of wonder, slightly softening the robotic edge used in the verses.
Ensure you are breathing deeply from the diaphragm before the chorus hits, as the phrase lengths can be deceptive at this tempo.
Frequently Asked Questions
The melody generally stays within the mid-range (C3-F4), making it very accessible for Baritones and lower Tenors. There are no high belts required.
No, you can sing it cleanly! However, the Singing Coach AI app allows you to practice your pitch accuracy to see how close you can get to the perfect quantization of the original.
It is rhythmically similar but melodically slightly more complex in the verses due to the rapid lyrical flow about the sci-fi narrative.
