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My daughter is always singing, she's a great singer and I find it uplifting to hear her. One of my sons is also an enthusiastic singer and sings in a band, he is less technically adept but has great energy and 'stage presence' 
All the way through history people have sung as a way of bonding. Primitive tribes Ike the Welsh still have great culture of song and singing in groups.
I used to sing at school but now, alas, am a bit s
t at it. Do other fellow posters like to sing? Do you sing in glorious choirs like angels or just knackered old dads like me pretending you could be a rock star?
All the way through history people have sung as a way of bonding. Primitive tribes Ike the Welsh still have great culture of song and singing in groups.
I used to sing at school but now, alas, am a bit s
t at it. Do other fellow posters like to sing? Do you sing in glorious choirs like angels or just knackered old dads like me pretending you could be a rock star? Me.
I sing with a musical theatre company and have done for over 30 years. I really enjoy it. We rehearse at least once a week but sometimes two or three times a week, depending on what needs to be learned for each show and how close we are to the week that we put the show on.
Outside of singing with the company, I have been known to strum a guitar and murder a few Buddy Holly numbers.
http://www.codymusical.co.uk/
I sing with a musical theatre company and have done for over 30 years. I really enjoy it. We rehearse at least once a week but sometimes two or three times a week, depending on what needs to be learned for each show and how close we are to the week that we put the show on.
Outside of singing with the company, I have been known to strum a guitar and murder a few Buddy Holly numbers.
http://www.codymusical.co.uk/
I'm learning guitar and both teachers I've had said that singing helps a lot but I can't bring myself to do it, even when I'm alone in the house. I think I sound so flat and monotone.
I remember from school onwards, weddings, funerals etc., I just do the flapping goldfish and move my jaws with no sound coming out.
I remember from school onwards, weddings, funerals etc., I just do the flapping goldfish and move my jaws with no sound coming out.
Kwackersaki said:
I'm learning guitar and both teachers I've had said that singing helps a lot but I can't bring myself to do it, even when I'm alone in the house. I think I sound so flat and monotone.
I remember from school onwards, weddings, funerals etc., I just do the flapping goldfish and move my jaws with no sound coming out.
Same here with the flat and monotone singing voice. I'd love to be able to sing a decent tune but would require lessons and a correct selection of songs. I'm into rock/metal and my voice either isn't deep or high enough when I'm singing alone in the car lol.I remember from school onwards, weddings, funerals etc., I just do the flapping goldfish and move my jaws with no sound coming out.
In some school plays I was made to mime as not to ruin the sound of everyone else. I sat there thinking this is a f
king waste of time.
I'm a guitarist in a covers band but also do backing n harmony. I can sort of sing, in that I can make the right notes, mostly, but just not particularly powerful. I enjoy doing it.
I also muck around with GarageBand and sometimes add vocal tracks but I rarely play them to anyone.
My mother sang from a young age and had some classical training, including the proper breathing and projection techniques. She often did things like weddings, those sort of occasions, other times when her mother, who played the piano, was still around they'd go and do various events. She still sings now in a choir, including some solos, at the grand age of 84.
I also muck around with GarageBand and sometimes add vocal tracks but I rarely play them to anyone.
My mother sang from a young age and had some classical training, including the proper breathing and projection techniques. She often did things like weddings, those sort of occasions, other times when her mother, who played the piano, was still around they'd go and do various events. She still sings now in a choir, including some solos, at the grand age of 84.
Singing is physically and emotionally rewarding.
Everyone can sing, but not all can sing in tune etc
Like Eric I sing with local theatrical groups and mainly sing Tenor or Baritone stuff.
Most areas have a variety of groups and they are usually pretty friendly and welcome men with open arms.
I sing anything from songs from shows to heavy opera.
As this is PH I have to say it is a pretty good way to meet prospective partners...
Common ground, emotional connection, stuff to talk about, costumes, acting together etc etc..
An old recording of some G&S www.solarvan.co.uk/pirates2.mp3
Everyone can sing, but not all can sing in tune etc
Like Eric I sing with local theatrical groups and mainly sing Tenor or Baritone stuff.
Most areas have a variety of groups and they are usually pretty friendly and welcome men with open arms.
I sing anything from songs from shows to heavy opera.
As this is PH I have to say it is a pretty good way to meet prospective partners...
Common ground, emotional connection, stuff to talk about, costumes, acting together etc etc..
An old recording of some G&S www.solarvan.co.uk/pirates2.mp3
Edited by peterperkins on Monday 5th June 07:38
peterperkins said:
Singing is physically and emotionally rewarding.
Everyone can sing, but not all can sing in tune etc
Like Eric I sing with local theatrical groups and mainly sing Tenor or Baritone stuff.
Most areas have a variety of groups and they are usually pretty friendly and welcome men with open arms.
I sing anything from songs from shows to heavy opera.
As this is PH I have to say it is a pretty good way to meet prospective partners...
Common ground, emotional connection, stuff to talk about, costumes, acting together etc etc..
An old recording of some G&S www.solarvan.co.uk/pirates2.mp3
Very nice' Luckilly, there are no recordings of me (or at least, none I'll admit to)..Everyone can sing, but not all can sing in tune etc
Like Eric I sing with local theatrical groups and mainly sing Tenor or Baritone stuff.
Most areas have a variety of groups and they are usually pretty friendly and welcome men with open arms.
I sing anything from songs from shows to heavy opera.
As this is PH I have to say it is a pretty good way to meet prospective partners...
Common ground, emotional connection, stuff to talk about, costumes, acting together etc etc..
An old recording of some G&S www.solarvan.co.uk/pirates2.mp3
Edited by peterperkins on Monday 5th June 07:38
I've always been faintly amazed at the ability of the likes of Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield to play very intricate (and very heavy) guitar riffs, whilst doing the vocals at the same time.
As an example, Mustaine's "riffage" during the verses of Holy Wars is tricky enough, but to do it at the same time as doing the vocals is borderline witchcraft.
As an example, Mustaine's "riffage" during the verses of Holy Wars is tricky enough, but to do it at the same time as doing the vocals is borderline witchcraft.
I sing (and play guitar) for a living. I find it very rewarding, even though it is certainly 'a job' when one does 250 gigs per year........I still love it though and occasionally it is possible to make a real impact on someone's night or maybe even whole week, and that feels quite special.
A few years after the kids flew the nest we found ourselves having the "We must do more things together" chat.
Simple I said, learn to play golf. To which she said "OK but you will then join my choir".
She then signed up for a seasons worth of Sunday morning lessons and I am now into my second year of singing bass in her choir.
Faure's Requiem this weekend.
Simple I said, learn to play golf. To which she said "OK but you will then join my choir".
She then signed up for a seasons worth of Sunday morning lessons and I am now into my second year of singing bass in her choir.
Faure's Requiem this weekend.
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