The Anthem of French House
"One More Time" is arguably the most famous track from Daft Punk's 2001 album Discovery. Featuring the heavily processed vocals of the late Romanthony, the song is a masterclass in joyful, repetitive house music. Unlike a rock ballad, the challenge here isn't range—it's texture, stamina, and rhythmic precision.
To sing this authentically, you need to understand that the voice is treated as an instrument in the mix. The Auto-Tune effect compresses the pitch, making it sound robotic yet soulful. Let's break down how to mimic this style without digital processing.
AI Coach Tip: Straight Tone is Key
Do not use vibrato on sustained notes. Our analysis shows that users who hold notes with a "flat," straight tone score 20% higher. This mimics the hard-tuning effect used in the original recording.
Phase 1: The Verse ("Music's got me feeling so free")
The verses are sung in a rhythmic, almost spoken-word style within the G Major scale. The melody hovers around D4 and E4. The key here is articulation.
The Trap: Being "behind the beat." House music is quantized to perfection. You must attack the consonants precisely on the downbeat. If you drag, the high-energy feel of the song collapses.
Phase 2: The Chorus Hook
The famous "One more time" line requires a solid chest-voice belt. It's not incredibly high, but it is repetitive. Singers often fatigue by the third minute.
- Breath Support: Take quick, low breaths between phrases. Do not gasp in your throat.
- Tone Color: Aim for a "bright" sound. Smile slightly while singing to raise your soft palate and brighten the resonance.
Phase 3: The Breakdown (The Acoustic Section)
Around the middle of the song, the drums drop out. This is the emotional core. Romanthony's vocals become more soulful here. You can add a tiny bit of vibrato at the very end of phrases, but keep the core of the note straight.
When the beat kicks back in, ensure you match the energy jump immediately. The dynamic contrast is what makes the drop effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
The song is in G Major. It generally stays diatonic, making it excellent for practicing major scale intervals.
Not for the app. The Singing Coach AI judges your raw pitch accuracy. While the original uses heavy processing, you can mimic the effect by singing with precise pitch and zero vibrato.
The vocals were performed by Romanthony (Anthony Wayne Moore), an American house producer and singer who passed away in 2013.
