Sing in front of a crowd

I always enjoyed music. I never got into singing very much, though. In fact, it wasn’t until I was around fifteen or sixteens years (about three to two years ago) that I ever sang with any seriousness behind it or caring what other people thought about my voice.

However, once I started singing, I absolutely loved it. I adored musicals. The Phantom of the Opera was my obsession at the time. I nearly hit the high note of Music of the Night, I practiced so often. And I hadn’t even had any sort of vocal training(!).

I fantasized about singing with the musical drama class, performing up on the stage. I often fantasized about being in any sort of musical. Particularly, Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. However, my obsession passed soon enough, and I retained only partial interest in them.

But what I completely retained from it all was my passion for singing. Especially to others. I often sang for my friends on Yahoo Instant Messenger via a Conference to get feedback. I was never told outright that I didn’t sound very good, although I did hear from time to time that I should try a different song that’s more my range.

Since my obsession with musicals, my passion for singing started and grew. It’s grown for the past two or three years, and now I dream of singing in front of a crowd. It’s one of my many dreams, yes, but it scares me to death. I’m very harsh on my own abilities more often than not, and though I’ve been told by friends and others I meet that I could sing in front of a crowd without worry of being booed (granted, as long as I pick the right song), I never quite can believe that they’re being honest with me when they say these things.

I don’t know if I’ll ever sing for a crowd of people on karaoke night or anything of the sort, but I’m hoping one day I can conquer the stage fright and my self confidence issues and sing for a large group of people. It’d make me so happy. Especially if they applauded (and not just doing it to be polite).

Uggh.
I’m alwasy so nervous when i have to.
i mean,
the only person whose heard me sing is my shower head.
of course, technically its seen me naked too.
but still.
i’m afraid of critisim and i dont want to be told i’m bad at singing.
i get embarassed when im told i can sing well.

mreh.

I highly recommend this. I’ve done it twice already, the first time not being that great, but the second time…wow! I’ll never forget it, I was a mini-star for the day. Words can’t even describe the feelings you get from this!

I’ve been involved with community theater for years. But usually for the musicals I’m either helping backstage or I’m in the chorus. The only time I’ve sang on my own was for the audition and it went horribly. I was so nervous and sang silent night…not a good song to start out with :)

It’s not that I want to be famous or anything but I would like to be able to sing with confidence..even if it’s just karaoke with friends. Maybe one day I will be center stage solo :) We’ll see.

So, it wasn’t the greatest experience of my life…but at least I got over the fear…right? I mean, my voice cracked, and I was shaking like mad…but I did it. I know I can sing well, and whether or not they do….doesn’t matter.
Hey there….
My self-conciousness is gone! yay.

I’ve done it once…and it was unsuccessful; I choked, and it was devestating. But I know I can sing really well…it’s just hard presenting it to other people. I get a little nervous just thinking about it.

Someday I will. No ones ever heard me really sing. I feel like I could be really good if I tried, and its something that I really want to take seriously. I don’t know why I get so shy like if I’m singing in my room and my sister or mom walks in. I’m not really shy about anything else but that. I plan on getting this done, I have no idea when.

Grow a bigger garden

I sing karaoke every month at our local Elk’s Lodge. We even let the children sing, it is so much fun. I love to karaoke. I love it so much that I even started my own website for people to karaoke and send their songs in online.

verse1:
i’ve given my life to you
you’ve takin’ everything
can’t you just leave

i watch my life slip away
and its all because of you
you hurt me

chours:
SO I’VE GIVEN UP ON USAND EVERYTHING WE HADI GAVE UP ON MYSELF

verse2:
THE GIRL I WAS IS GONECAUSE IT LEFT WHEN YOU DID
now i’m settin’ here mascara running down my face
thinkin’ about you

chours:
SO I’VE GIVEN UP ON USAND EVERYTHING WE HADI GAVE UP ON MYSELF
on us

oh..oh..oh..oh i’ve given up oh..oh..oh

written by samantha russell aka marida