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22 Sep 99 - 09:18 AM (#116405) Subject: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Patrish(inactive) Hi I introduced myself yesterday and am now feeling brave enough to ask for a little help. I would like to take part in singarounds (not always joining in the chorus) My voice is small and very much alto - maybe even tenor.. I would like to be able to sing something within my range, with a good chorus(so I wouldn't be singing on my own all the time) Can anyone suggest a few songs for me? kindest regards Patrish |
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22 Sep 99 - 10:48 AM (#116423) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: AndyG At the risk of introducing thread-creep (why we sing) and cliche early in the discussion, it depends on what you want to achieve with your song(s). (Amuse? entertain? provoke?)
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All very general, all very obvious, but without knowing what your ideal performance criteria are, it's really very difficult to suggest songs you might consider.
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22 Sep 99 - 11:09 AM (#116427) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Patrish(inactive) Thanks Andy, Ideally I would like to amuse and entertain. I would like people to stay in the singaround and not go out for beer when they know it is me singing. I want to add value to the singaround. I'm sorry if this sounds trite. I will practice. I quite like the song Carrickfergus. Is this the right sort of song? I quite like parodies as well. Thanks again Andy for your comments |
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22 Sep 99 - 11:15 AM (#116433) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Bert I was hoping some of our higher pitched catters would give you some suggestions but I guess they haven't had their 1st cup of coffee yet. One song I like that is too high for me to sing is "Sleep Baby Sleep" by Jimmie Rodgers. Anything of his goes down well at a sing. |
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22 Sep 99 - 11:23 AM (#116437) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca As was stated earlier, sing something you seem to FEEL, as that helps. Some of the older songs, Happy Wanderer, and such are popular many people would know them. Other popular songs if you feel comfortable with them would be Danny Boy, Roll the Old Chariot Along, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, and others in that vein. Of course you can go into some sea shanties as those usually have a chorus which can be picked up readily. Shenandoah is one of those. Other songs, not necessarily all that old, like the Green Hills of Tyrol or Flower of Scotland, people might remember from the radio. It really depends on what songs you feel comfortable doing. |
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22 Sep 99 - 11:26 AM (#116441) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Davey AndyG, thanks for your comments, and Patrish, I'd like to add my encouragement. Having attended a song circle for many years, I'd like to add another observation. The songs which come across with sincerity are those which the singer obviously enjoys enough to have spent some time learning. There is then an opportunity for more interaction with the other people there, as opposed to situations where several people sit with their heads buried in a book reading the words. I'm not opposed to using the written words as a memory aid, and sometimes do it myself. |
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22 Sep 99 - 11:32 AM (#116444) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Bert Here's what Mudcatters are singing. |
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22 Sep 99 - 12:25 PM (#116463) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Jon Freeman One with a chorus and a bit of humour that works well for me is Johnny Jump Up. Jon |
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22 Sep 99 - 02:02 PM (#116504) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Charlie Baum Patrish-- Find a song you like, that you know pretty well, so you won't be nervous. Wait until you've got some more confidence and experience; then try out some some songs you've recently added to your repertoire.. Now pitch the song you've chosen in a key that suits your voice. If you want to experiment beforehand, try singing it in different pitches until you find one that's neither too high nor too low for your voice (don't worry about thte people who join in on the chorus--they'll figure out a register or harmony that works for their own voices). If you wish, you can check your pitch against a piano or pitchpipe or some other instrument. Figure out the note the songs starts on: Now you know what note to ask for before you start. Or if you sing a cappella--just start, and if it's a bad key for you, just stop and start over again--it's perfectly acceptable in a cappella song circles. --Charlie Baum |
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22 Sep 99 - 02:08 PM (#116511) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: sophocleese One that is fun, amusing and with lines for people to sing along with is Tom Lehrer's Irish Ballad. |
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22 Sep 99 - 03:01 PM (#116529) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Magpie Hi Patrish, how'r ya doin'? A song that's funny and doesn't take too much voice flamboyancy is "Sick note" by Pat Cooksey (or as it's also been called "Why Paddy's not at work today") You'll find it at The Dubliners' album "Celebration". It's a howler! And as the others have stated, find a song that YOU really like, and sing it in your own key. Not just a key that you can manage, but a key that lets your voice sound it's best. Meself, I've a voice that doesn't fit any standard keys, and I drive my band's fiddler and box-player up the walls by wanting keys like Eb and G#m. Keep it up and good luck! Magpie
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23 Sep 99 - 11:58 AM (#116876) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Liam Devlin sometimes the best way to break in is to sing something that already resonates in your heart. Close your eyes and listen ... what song comes to your mind? what songs did you hear and love in home growing up? or what song just makes your spirit soar? tap into that magic ... |
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23 Sep 99 - 12:14 PM (#116886) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: Magpie Liam You're so right! Besides there's nothing like singing a song you really love! Magpie |
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23 Sep 99 - 12:39 PM (#116894) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: AndyG Patrish,
If you're wanting parodies, look no further than Les Barker, he's written many and quite a number are of women's songs from the English tradtion, so there's plenty of scope.
As has been repeated above, look for songs you like, sincerity comes across when you sing. For example I really find it hard to sing The World Turned Upside Down by Leon Rosselson, a song which brings me tears of bitter anger simply on hearing it, but I always feel good when I've sung it.
AndyG |
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23 Sep 99 - 12:41 PM (#116896) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: AndyG Gaak!
AndyG |
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24 Sep 99 - 12:27 PM (#117315) Subject: RE: Song suggestions for singarounds From: radriano Dear Patrish: I have no specific songs to suggest to you but would just encourage you to keep at it. The first time I tried to sing in public I crashed and burned big time (oh, alright, not just the first time). As with anything else, you get better at it the more you do it! And bless those people who encourage someone who's faltering to keep going. In San Francisco, on the first saturday of every month, there is a Shanty Sing aboard one of the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier. One evening a young girl in the audience started to sing and then faltered, forgetting her words. Someone else in the crowd, who knew the song well, started to take over. He was immediately stopped by several of the regular singers who then encouraged the young lady to continue her song. All she needed was a reminder of the next verse. Just keep working at it, Patrish, soon you'll find yourself singing with the best of them. Regards, radriano |