Japanese for tone deaf...
I never thought I'd actually like doing it, and maybe it's just that I was drunk on Friday, but along with my friend, and the happy hour migration, I did two songs at a "karaoke annex" (that's what I call it) at a bar called Hurricane Bay. The bar is really a large dance club, with an island theme. Off to the side though, they have a karaoke bar. It's small, but it has a stage, which I've never used before. The few times that I've done it have been where they just hand you the mic at your table, and you go from there. As with all types of these event, there are those that are really good (including my friend) and some that are really bad. I guess I fit in the middle, though my friend was telling me that I did good and people asked her if I was a singer. I did "Like a Stone" from Audioslave (and I really must have been drunk to start off with that one; Chris Cornell is an excellent singer with a very dynamic voice) and "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" from the Smashing Pumpkins. I think I did OK on "Like a Stone" but people told me I did really well (though, I'm not one to really take compliments well, I'm wierd that way) For the Pumpkins song, I was fairly confident on it because I do a pretty decent Billy Corgan impression. I even had my growling Corgan scream going! One song that I try to do that impresses people is "It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)" from my favorite band, R.E.M. Not my singing ability, but the fact that I know all the words. It's not on every list though. The last time I did that one, I was staring at a baseball game while the words were on a TV behind me! Yes, sometimes, I kind of like to show off!
2 comments:
Good for you! I've been to Hurricane Bay a few times now...and have always wanted to wonder into the Karaoke section...but haven't had the chance yet.
Let me know the next time you go!
Hurricane Bay is a BLAST! So long as you're in the mood to have fun, the Karaoke Bar there, called "Solos", is GREAT entertainment. And there's plenty of dancing, pool and people-watching in the nite club section too; we usually go back and forth between the two.
In Solos, even on a night with not-so-good singers (only been ONE of those nights out of 4 visits), there are several employed singers who help keep the night rolling in the most evertaining manner. Last night the 4 of them even went over to the nightclub area, dressed as the Village People, and danced on the dancefloor-stage to the "YMCA"! Did you catch that? I probably heard you sing too, but I'm not familiar with the songs you listed--so I'm affraid I can't comment on your talent.
It's just so in the spirit of fun there, that you'll probably get addicted! You'll probably see me there again too! (I don't do karaoke, but I do listen to and enjoy it; so maybe one day I'll get brave ;-))
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