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29 Apr 06 - 12:20 PM (#1729993) Subject: What would you sing if you could From: Scooby Doo I would love to sing but i can not sing instead i do monalogues and poetry.I just wondered if someone was in the same boat as myself. Scooby |
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29 Apr 06 - 12:23 PM (#1729998) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: jacqui.c Not the same boat, but my range is limited. If I had the ability I would sing John O'Dreams. |
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29 Apr 06 - 12:29 PM (#1730002) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: wysiwyg A lady came up to me after an outdoor singalong our band led; I was the songleader. This was part of a community picnic/festival; the town had arranged for a number of performing bands to cycle in and out for the day. We went first-- not a performing band but a true singalong band. But they had arranged professional-quality, outdoor-scaled sound equipment and the next band after us lent us their mics so their own setup time would be minimized. The sound check-- they set us up with MONITORS!-- blew my mind pretty thoroughly. Anyway, this lady said to me, "I wish I could sing like that!" My reply: "I wish I could sing like that, too!" Can anyone relate? :~) ~Susan |
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29 Apr 06 - 12:43 PM (#1730005) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Northerner Scooby Doo, you could expand your range to take in stories. They are another spoken word art-form; more creative than monologues I would say. And why not add in some music? Almost anyone can play a percussion instrument of some sort - they go well with the spoken word. |
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29 Apr 06 - 12:55 PM (#1730010) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Scooby Doo Thank you Northener i will try that in time. Scooby |
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29 Apr 06 - 01:05 PM (#1730020) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Ernest Why not try a melody instrument? A harmonica is easy, maybe a dulcimer etc. And then it is possible that you find a few songs that you are able to sing... |
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29 Apr 06 - 01:08 PM (#1730024) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Northerner Good! I didn't sing for a very long time because I had had serious illness in my life (resolved through surgery) and at first I found it difficult to get back to singing. I talk up telling stories. Good news is I eventually made it back to singing, so now I do both! Stories are fun and very creative, and now I wouldn't want to stop doing them. You will probably find some workshops to help you get started storytelling. |
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29 Apr 06 - 01:15 PM (#1730029) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Ebbie Something I remember reading a long time ago: In order to demonstrate a point a woman sang a certain popular song. Someone else said admiringly, I didn't know you could sing like that! The singer said, I can't. I was imitating Lily Pons. |
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29 Apr 06 - 01:29 PM (#1730037) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Scooby Doo I sing lord of the of dance and shenandah but doing anything else blows my brain scoobys. |
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29 Apr 06 - 04:13 PM (#1730100) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: MBSLynne While I am a singer of sorts, I consider myself to be only a mediocre one. I am very good at funny songs and music hall types, but what I have always wanted to sing was "Fair Annie" which is a long ballad with twenty something verses and I know I'm not good enough to do it. I guess we have to accept some of our limitations and work around them! Love Lynne |
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29 Apr 06 - 04:20 PM (#1730104) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: kendall At this point, almost anything. |
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29 Apr 06 - 04:25 PM (#1730107) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Sorcha Scooby, I'm in your boat...can't sing at all.....my hearing loss causes probs....what I hear in my head is NOT what comes out my mouth!!!! |
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29 Apr 06 - 05:41 PM (#1730178) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Sorry to hear your problems Sorcha,i wish i had an excuse except i am unable to sing,i try at my folk club in Llantrisant but i am sure they prefer my other subjects to my voice. Yas |
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29 Apr 06 - 06:54 PM (#1730206) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Wesley S Scooby Doo - Remember that the voice is activated by a muscle. And all muscles improve the more you use them. So sing at the top of your lungs in the car and in the shower and in no time you'll gain more control. It's worth the effort. Good luck. |
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29 Apr 06 - 06:55 PM (#1730207) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Sorcha Well, not really a prob for ME...LOL...been that way since birth...it's when OTHERS have to listen to me! |
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29 Apr 06 - 09:59 PM (#1730294) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Bert Hey Scooby, If you can sing Shenandoah you can't be all that bad of a singer. Just choose some more songs (easier ones than Shenandoah) and start singing them. I bet you'll be a hit. |
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29 Apr 06 - 10:01 PM (#1730298) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Bert Oh, and don't forget you don't have to have a good voice to be a good singer. Take Louis Armstrong for instance, old gravel voice himself, he sang the best rendition of 'It's a wonderful World' ever. |
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29 Apr 06 - 10:10 PM (#1730307) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Little Hawk I'd like to sing like Joni Mitchell, Emmy Lou Harris, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Joan Baez. All of them...and they do sound quite different from one another. I can't, however, because I am a male, with a tenor range. (and no, I am not going to get surgery to certain parts, so don't even suggest that...) ;-) |
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30 Apr 06 - 01:13 AM (#1730358) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Bert Nemmind LH, Ya don't do so bad with what ya got. |
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30 Apr 06 - 10:09 AM (#1730505) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: MBSLynne Bob Dylan hardly has the world's greatest singing voice either. Love Lynne |
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30 Apr 06 - 10:43 AM (#1730516) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Alaska Mike Yesterday, I went to our local Celtic store for our monthly song circle. One of our regular participants was there and eagerly anticipating her turn to sing. She had terrible breath control, could hardly reach the high notes, couldn't keep the beat very well, and even forgot some of the lyrics. The audience and the other singers loved her anyway. Her song was applauded enthusiastically and when her turn in the circle came again she proudly rose and sang again with much the same quality. She told me afterwards how much she loved being part of our circle. I believe everyone can sing and should sing no matter how you perceive your abilities, because, when you sing you create joy in both yourself and all those around. Mike |
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30 Apr 06 - 12:55 PM (#1730588) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Scooby Doo When i do sing i seem to change key several times during the song,i am just stone deaf. Scooby |
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30 Apr 06 - 01:02 PM (#1730593) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Big Al Whittle starngely enough, I have the same block about writing poetry - although I can write songs in a fairly facile sort of way. I have thought of going to one of these writers courses - where hopefully they unblock constipated souls. somehow the guitar and the audience makes it easier. |
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30 Apr 06 - 02:16 PM (#1730645) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: sharyn I would sing bass if I could -- the lowest bass possible (I am a former second soprano, whose voice has lowered to contralto/high tenor range, but I fear it will never get to basso profundo). Sometimes I fake it and sing bass parts, which is fun, and I know all the bass solos in Handel's Messiah. |
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30 Apr 06 - 02:28 PM (#1730654) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: MuddleC I'd sing, sing, sing...'Im a lumber jack and I'm OK.....' possibly OK for Alaska mike, I've just managed to sing what I've wanted to sing for ages, 'Mna na h-eirann' in the gaelic, as others say, practice makes perfect, and just having the guts to give it a go and enjoy yourself, try it in a different key, sing all 193 verses , even do a dylan number on the spoons. Life wasn't meant to be serious after all, so until someone finds out the answer to life, the universe and everything.. do at least 52 verses.. |
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30 Apr 06 - 03:28 PM (#1730694) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Forsh Anything in key. |
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30 Apr 06 - 04:16 PM (#1730740) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Bunnahabhain Anything in key and tune, or at least close enough to it that Crystal stops being mean about it.... If I could, I rather like some of Peter Bellamys singing, especially his Kipling songs. |
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30 Apr 06 - 04:28 PM (#1730755) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Ebbie Kendall, having undergone your surgery (Thank God for that!), is there no hope of re-kindling your voice? Have you met or heard of anyone who had the same surgery but retained or regained the timbre? Keep in mind that those who care about you, sad as it is that you can no longer sing, consider that a very small price to pay for having you around. I'm sure that doesn't help - but at least keep it in the equation. |
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30 Apr 06 - 04:34 PM (#1730760) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Kendall, I did not realise you have just had surgery,i hope all went well and you get your voice back soon. Scooby |
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30 Apr 06 - 04:58 PM (#1730781) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Patrick O'Bannon I've always wanted to finish a song by uttering an inchoate shriek the way William Shatner does on the last phrase of his great cover of Mister Tambourine Man. Awesome! But when I try it, it hurts my throat and it doesn't come out right. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? |
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30 Apr 06 - 05:16 PM (#1730795) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Ernest Hire his Shatness as a background singer? |
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30 Apr 06 - 05:30 PM (#1730804) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Rolf Milligan You could try setting a vicegrip pliers to about a 1/4 inch setting and snap them shut on your nuts at the crucial moment. That would probably produce the desired vocal level. You'd have to rest up between performances, though. |
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01 May 06 - 05:27 AM (#1731102) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: melodeonboy There are two that I can think of: 1. "The Laughing Policeman by Charles Penrose (I can't sustain the laughter for long enough!) 2. "The Elements" by Tom Lehrer (I keep tripping over the names) |
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01 May 06 - 06:07 AM (#1731115) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: George Papavgeris Like Dick Gaughan 20 years ago. |
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01 May 06 - 06:09 AM (#1731116) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Scooby Doo You have an excellent voice George dont put yourself down. Scooby |
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01 May 06 - 06:32 AM (#1731122) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: George Papavgeris Bless you, thanks Scooby. But you know how it is, the grass is always greener etc. Dick's old recording of "St George's Hill", "Westling Winds" and "Song for Ireland" opened my eyes to three wonderful songs - but unless I can sing them the way he did then, I don't think I'll try. I am not knocking his voice now - he is very expressive. |
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01 May 06 - 06:39 AM (#1731127) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Scooby Doo He does have a great voice for those songs i agree.You have your own talent too,i have often heard people say they would like to sing like you.I wish i could sind period. If i dont see you this year at Banbury or Bedworth it will have to be Miskin again. Lots of love. Yas |
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01 May 06 - 08:23 AM (#1731176) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Paranoid Android I don't sing, I shout. Couple of weeks ago starting a gig my mate sang two songs and the sound system had some problem. While he tried to sort it out I continued singing unplugged. After a while the barman came by and said "Turn it down a little". |
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01 May 06 - 08:25 AM (#1731178) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: jacqui.c George - sing the songs in your own way. I'm sure that there will be people then who say "I wish that I could sing those songs like George does." |
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01 May 06 - 08:45 AM (#1731186) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: kendall It doesn't look like I will ever sing again with anything approaching what I had before the surgery. It's a tough pill to swallow. |
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01 May 06 - 09:27 AM (#1731197) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Scooby Doo I am so sorry Kendall. Yas |
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01 May 06 - 09:40 AM (#1731205) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: sharyn Pardon me, El Greko, but if you love a song, you should sing it -- life is too short. It's dumb not to attempt it because someone does it beautifully (You don't have to record it or sing it in concert, but let yourself enjoy it. Sing along with the record. Create fantasy arrangements) Kendell, you may have discussed this to death, but what kind of surgery did you have and how is it currently affecting your voice? I'll stop there, before I say something stupid in my ignorance. Take courage. Sharyn |
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01 May 06 - 10:04 AM (#1731213) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: George Papavgeris You're right, Sharyn, and I do - to myself. |
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01 May 06 - 10:13 AM (#1731218) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,womble am totally tone deaf-but still convinced l can sing-except noone ever agrees!would love to sing Lord of the Dance which l love -or somthing wild like a queen song!!!!well l can dream!!! |
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01 May 06 - 10:28 AM (#1731232) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,Scooby Doo I will sing you Lord of the Dance anytime.It may not be in key but i will have a go. Scooby |
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01 May 06 - 10:39 AM (#1731239) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: skarpi everything in gealic, All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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01 May 06 - 10:51 AM (#1731248) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,womble thanks for the offer!!!!I think as long as the sentiment is there it does not matter if its in tune-although my family would not agree-they beg me not to sing.Always say that if l had been blessed with a voice l would have loved to sing in a group-dreaming thats me!!! |
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01 May 06 - 05:51 PM (#1731502) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST,DB Oh for God's sake - if you want to sing just do it! But just don't expect to be a great singer straightaway - all you have to do is practice ... and practice, and practice, and practice, and ... well, you get the picture. Also record yourself (a cheapish digital voice recorder will do) and get some honest criticism from a workshop group - if you can find one in your area. It's all just a matter of hard (but often enjoyable) work and an ability to to take a certain amount of criticism (hopefully of the constructive variety). |
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01 May 06 - 09:24 PM (#1731665) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: kendall sharyn, it's ok to ask. What happened was, I smoked for 47 years, gave it up 10 years ago but not soon enough. A cancer developed on my right vocal cord whish was first treated by radiation. Then, it returned so had it cut out via laser. To be sure he got all of it the doctor removed a piece of my vocal cord, and now they don't come together as they must for singing. I will always sound like George C. Scott immitating Elmer Fudd. |
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01 May 06 - 09:27 PM (#1731668) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: Ebbie hahahh Kendall, that's a great image! Not accurate, you understand, but great. |
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02 May 06 - 09:42 AM (#1732025) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: GUEST |
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02 May 06 - 01:18 PM (#1732208) Subject: RE: What would you sing if you could From: sharyn Thank you, Kendall, It sounds scary and a terrific loss. I immediately wonder if they can transplant vocal chords, clone them, or otherwise repair them. (I just had a reconstructive ankle surgery that no one would have suggested or attempted during my childhood, so I know that medical things are moving along on some fronts). Perhaps, if there is to be no cure, you could divert your musicality elsewhere -- into accompanying the most beautiful singers you can find, or playing a melody instrument that can express a "vocal" line. All the best, Sharyn |