i’ve often heard (and noticed) that non-american musicians sound “more american” when they sing.

i wonder if this effect is a product of culture (that is, the US being a huge exporter of pop music) or a product of the similarity between singing and american english (that is, that american english’s phonetic inventory emulates the sounds of singing).

for a great example of this effect: would you have guessed that snow patrol is from scotland? i wouldn’t have.

bitchville:

As you croon your favorite pop tune in the shower, you might notice your dulcet tones were delivered in an American accent - despite where you come from. Researchers might have found the reason why, with a study suggesting that people all over the world automatically use an American accent when they sing pop songs. [Click through to continue reading]