Professional Vocalists Wanted for Research Project, on site

Vocalist is needed in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Are you a professional vocalist based near Manchester, UK, looking for a unique paid opportunity? We’re collaborating with Smule, a leading karaoke app, on an innovative research project! We’re collecting diverse vocal recordings to train advanced machine learning models of the human singing voice. Our focus is on capturing natural, human variation, not mechanical perfection.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Vocalists: You must be 18 or over with professional singing experience in vocal variations.

• Manchester-Based: You should be located in or close to Manchester, UK, as all recordings take place at a local studio. (Travel costs are not covered.)

• Availability: You’ll need to be available for one 2.5-hour studio session on a weekday (Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 7 PM). We anticipate recording throughout August.

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Project Details:

You’ll record a specific song, “The Rainbow Passage,” performing its sections in 12 different stylistic variations. Your voice will be captured using high-quality equipment in an acoustically controlled environment. We use no EQ, compression, or effects – we want your authentic, raw voice! We value genuine human expression, so don’t worry about being “perfect.” Small pitch inaccuracies and expressive variations are welcome!

Payment:

• A fixed rate of $250 USD.
• Payment is contingent on attending your booked studio session and completing all 12 song variations, along with signing a vocalist agreement.

If you’re a professional vocalist interested in contributing to cutting-edge AI research, we encourage you to apply!

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Single job with no follow up work

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
A few hours

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Junior: $25-35, Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75, Senior: $75-100