Karaoke Contest: The Next Contest

[Midnight_Moon]

Hey guys,
I thought it would be awesome to do another Karaoke Contest! Anyone up for it? I know we have had many newer members join after the registration was closed for the last contest and some who were to chicken to do it last time and now want to give it a whirl *points to Pibs*. So I thought, What the heck! Let's just make a second one.

Here are some of my ideas for this one:
1.) You pick the song you sing. We'll get more people to participate, more competition.

2.) I will totally make a poll after everyone has sent in there entries so can I please, please, please registrar as well?!?

Anyway... any one else interested other then me?

~Moony

[random_writer]

I'd love to do another one... but what song? Or can we just pick our own song?

EDIT: I feel stupid now that I read Moony's post over more slowly...

[Phantom]

Random, did you read the the first post by any chance? It said You pick the song you sing. We'll get more people to participate, more competition.

I'm in, Moony.

[random_writer]

Shut up. I was reading super fast.

I'm definitely in now!

[angela]

I'm in! How do we do this?

[seikoXchan]

I'm in, although I'll lose and I'll like it. >]
So when's the deadline?

[Midnight_Moon]

Awesome, people wanna do it. YEAH!!!

*ahem* All right. I wasn't going to have a very very strict deadline. I mean it's August 17 so I would like to have the entries in by the end of summer break but if you send it in September 1 or 2, I'll still let you in.

So, I have Random, Phantom, Angela, and S.X.C (I'm starting to do that instead of writing your whole name.)

EDIT: Dang I forgot myself. Add Moony to that list.

[seikoXchan]

Gotcha.
This is gonna be good. >]

[Midnight_Moon]

Oh also, please do a song that is
A.) Mostly singing [occasional instrument solo is fine but no six minute solo]
B.) Pick a song that is none [one other person here should know the song]
C.) Keep it under 5 minutes.
Those are the only things I can think that would limited the song selection. Does everyone agree with me on this?

[Zombified]

How exactly do we make a karaoke thing?

[Midnight_Moon]

It's pretty easy. Just find an instrumental/karaoke video (YouTube has lots) and then just record you singing with the instrumental/karaoke thing playing. Does that answer your question. It's quite fun.

By the way, if anyone needs help finding a song to sing I am willing to help.

[Zombified]

Nevermind then.

I'd rather just record the song with me playing the guitar.

[Midnight_Moon]

That works too I think, I was going to play the piano when I recorded "Part of Your World" but then I just decided to use the instrumental video. So are you gonna sign up, Zomb?

[Zombified]

Yeah.
But I dunno if I can have a recording in by that time.
I sure will try though.

Count me in.

[Midnight_Moon]

Great! Start thinking about what ya'll are gonna sing! Registration is STILL open!

[GeorgeMichael]

hmm... I posted up a video for my entry, tell me what you all think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU


don't make fun of me!

[Midnight_Moon]

Nice try.

[GeorgeMichael]

I know :D honestly though, I can't sing to save my life... which is why I started the first contest... to be like Simon. then I made a poll :D


but yeah, I want to hear people sing again.

[seikoXchan]

I just went to the doctor... and I've been deemed with a cough.
Tragic, no?
So my singing is still gonna suck. -dies-
Anyway!
Only 4 people have entered...?
[I'm not sure if I should count Zomb in or not...]

[Midnight_Moon]

Yes, Zomb is gonna compete.

I have a question for all of you guys. Can I compete as well? I haven't heard any ones opinions on it yet and I would like to know. Because I'll be posting a poll at the end and not actually judging it, I think it'll be OK. Can I do it?

[Zombified]

I say its fine.
We'll all lose if you enter, but I'm okay with that.

:P

[Midnight_Moon]

Well, you can't say that. You're competing this time. And you're tough competition.

[Pibs]

And what about moi?
If Miss Amazing Soprano is so good, what about her alto sister? THAT's competition! :P
Look out YWO, here me comes!
Yeah, I'm in. I shall be singing "Love Song" by Sarah Barellis.
So... w00t!

[Midnight_Moon]

Awesome! Oh by the way, I'm doing "Teardrops On My Guitar" by Taylor Swift.

Has anyone else figured out a song their gonna do?

[Zombified]

I recorded ten songs...all of which sound good...
I dunno what to do!!

[Midnight_Moon]

Whoa! Lots of choices. I was tied with like three or four, or was it five? I can't remember. But decided on "Teardrops On My Guitar"

[seikoXchan]

Rehab by Amy Winehouse... I think.

[Zombified]

I finally picked a song.

Even the Losers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

:P

[Pibs]

Good for you; I haven't. I know I said what I thought I was singing, but now I'm not so sure...
I'm actually about ____<--that close to chickening out... it's a lot of pressure when your younger sister is a better singer than you and is constantly giving "constructive criticism"... =P

[Midnight_Moon]

Teehee, sorry Pibs. But you got a good voice. A nice alto. I'm just a soprano like my grandma. That's were I get the soprano and pianist.

[random_writer]

Agh! I can't decide... It's sad, because I have 2 1/2 DAYS of music in my library! And I STILL can't find anything!
EDIT: I'm stuck between three now.
My Heart by Paramore
Fidelity by Regina Spektor
My Junk from the musical Spring Awakening.

[Midnight_Moon]

Cool, I'm not very familiar with those but still cool.

I tried recording today, it didn't work. It was all static and could barely hear me singing. :mad:
I'll have to try again later.

[Nanyoky]

is it too late to join?
ZOMG! random writer, you like regina spektor?! if it's not too late and i can figure out a way to record, i'm doing samson. *gulp*

[Midnight_Moon]

Nope, you can totally join. The more the merrier!

[Phantom]

I think I'm gonna do Love Song by Sarah Bareilles... How doth I make the karaoke thingy though?

[Midnight_Moon]

It's a good thing I decided not to do "Love Song". Pibs is also doing "Love Song" but there nothing against you both doing that song.

Here's a url for a karaoke version of "Love Song":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L2Tafc5vxo

[Phantom]

Should I make a video or just record myself?

[Midnight_Moon]

You could do either. Whatever you wanna do.

[Phantom]

I could do Think of Me, I dunno, Phantom doing Phantom.
How predictable...

[Zombified]

Changed my mind on the song I am doing.

Girlfriend says I strain.
Grandma says I strain.
I hear myself straining on it...
I will have to do another.
Unless I can have a perfect day and record it without straining...
:(

Back to the drawing board!

[Midnight_Moon]

I just recorded "The Outside", my final decision for my song choice. And I'll post it here soon.

[Phantom]

I'm uploading my video as we speak, I am doing Love Song....
I think I sound like crap, but that's for ya'll to judge.

[random_writer]

Okay... Here goes. I picked My Junk, from the musical Spring Awakening. The recording is crappy, but I couldn't make it any better. Stupid software...

My Junk (http://www.zshare.net/download/175171010ec2a960/)

[seikoXchan]

...after hearing random sing, I'm quitting this contest.
I will fall flat on my face. -dies-
YOU PEOPLE ARE SO GOOD.
EDIT: I don't hate you for it though, like Nanyoky was suggesting... I think...

[Phantom]

Nah, Random can't sing that well (kidding), I'm still in it and I sing like crap too!

[Zombified]

I tried really hard to find the right song to show off my vocals, but I got sick of it.
I decided to record my favorite Tom Petty song.
Its not perfect but whatever.

Its just me and my 12 String guitar.
Hope it reaches your souls.
=P

Here it is, Crawlin' Back To You


(http://www.zshare.net/audio/17532435b8c4f309/)

[Midnight_Moon]

That was absolutely amazing. Great Job Zomb!

[Phantom]

I'm gonna be a loser. :(

[Zombified]

I'm gonna be a loser. :(


:mellow:

Like the song says, "Most things I worry about, never happen anyway".

[Nanyoky]

...
y'all suck.
and i mean that as in, 'i hate you for your talent' not as in i actually think you suck...
man, why do i even bother?

[Phantom]

Hey, I bet you sound better then me!

[Nanyoky]

Pft. yeah right.
yeah... I'm gunna redo...

[random_writer]

...after hearing random sing, I'm quitting this contest.
I will fall flat on my face. -dies-
YOU PEOPLE ARE SO GOOD.
EDIT: I don't hate you for it though, like Nanyoky was suggesting... I think...

NO! You aren't allowed to quit now! I sucked! You do not even know how many times I recorded that.

[Phantom]

I said you can't sing, I was kidding. You have a very pretty voice.

[seikoXchan]

NO! You aren't allowed to quit now! I sucked! You do not even know how many times I recorded that.
YOU. DID. NOT. SUCK.
I almost couldn't tell the difference from the recording and your voice. Hmph.

[random_writer]

I meant that I sucked when I started recording. I seriously spent three days recording, listening to, and deleting recordings of that song.
Somehow, I still like it, though. :mellow:
And not being able to tell my voice from the recording isn't that great of a thing...

[Phantom]

Sure it is.

[Midnight_Moon]

ARGH!!!! I've recorded my song six stupid times over again because I didn't like the first recording then to find that I didn't have my microphone plugged in all the way.

Are we just waiting on Pibs and Me?

[Phantom]

I might want to change my song again...

[Nanyoky]

can i do a redo?

[Midnight_Moon]

I don't know, only a couple. Till Pibs and I get ours figured out.

[Nanyoky]

huh? are you talking to me? or someone else?

[Midnight_Moon]

No I was talking to you. Change but whens Pibs and I have recorded and posted, I don't know. Everyone should have it done by beginning of Sept.

[Nanyoky]

kk! thanks so much. I just hate the recording I just did >.<

[Midnight_Moon]

Yep, just don't record a different song like six times or anything. One or two changes of songs is OK but any more, it gets obnoxious.

[seikoXchan]

Because of Random's pestering... -stares- ...I'm back in. I'll try to get it done by the end of the week, but school starts tomorrow. -dies-

[Zombified]

One more day!!!

[Nanyoky]

urg, I'ma gunna have to drop out. no time.

[Midnight_Moon]

DANGIT!!!! OK, I will make it. I know it. I'll go record me playing "Our Song" on my guitar and that will have to work. I'm not dropping out.

[Phantom]

Who all has dropped out?

[seikoXchan]

-raises hand sheepishly-
Sorry. I was at school. This whole weekend, I was in New York, at the mall [yuck], and having a sleepover. I don't have any time. -dies-

[Zombified]

Jesus...its not that hard to record a song, people.

Takes five minutes.

I better not win by default!
:mad:

[Midnight_Moon]

OK, I recorded "The Outside" a couple days ago and I am putting it on the web as I type. It's not really good but it's OK I guess. I'll edit this post when I'm done getting it on the web.

[Phantom]

You're not going to win by default, Zomb. I'm still in.

[Midnight_Moon]

Me too! I just recorded "Way Back Into Love" and it sounds way better then "The Outside" So, I'm thinking about doing that one instead.

[Phantom]

I'm still debating wether to change mine...
Will you listen to the Colors of the Wind and tell me witch one... Between Colors of the Wind and Part of that World? I'll love you forever.

[Midnight_Moon]

I personally think "Colors of the Wind" is better for your voice but that's just my opinion.

Here is URL!
Way Back Into Love- Moony's Karaoke Contest Entry (http://www.frontiernet.net/~songbird17/WayBackIntoLove.wav)

OK so here are the competiers
Midnight_Moon- Way Back Into Love
random_writer- My Junk
Phantom- Colors of the Wind
Zombified- Crawlin' Back to You
Pibs- Love Song (I think)
*Bold= still needs entry or decide.

[Phantom]

I'mma go with Colors of the WInd.

[Midnight_Moon]

Awesome and that's already here? The url I mean.

[Phantom]

Umm... I don't know what you mean?
Like on the site?

[Zombified]

So when do we start voting?

[Pibs]

No! I'm gonna get my stuff in! I promise!!!! :crazy:

[Zombified]

Hurry up!!

I want to start voting.

[Pibs]

Okay guys, I'm sorry, but I can't record tonight. Seriously, I can't breath AT ALL through my nose. Stupid allergies.:glare:

But I'll (maybe) still do it if you can wait one more day!

[Zombified]

:O

What happened?

This still going on?

[Pibs]

I'm sorry! I promise I'll get my recording in today, or not at all.

(Yeah, Moony's extending it for me... I love having sisters who I can manipulate) :crazy:

By the way, my entry will probably be horrible. I'm no good at supporting with me diaphragm. So, sorry in advance. :blush:

[Midnight_Moon]

You'll do fine. I'm gonna maybe record mine again if I have time. If not, I'll keep it.
Pibs- It HAS TO be here by Sunday, last say!!!

[Zombified]

Now we have to wait til Sunday?!

God damnit!
This is what deadlines are for!!

[seikoXchan]

Take a chill pill, Zomb.
Wait. On second thought, don't. They're illegal, I think... -,-"
/spam

[Midnight_Moon]

OK, Pibs is dropping out of the Karaoke Contest so everyone's (who are competing) entries are in!
CONTEST IS CLOSED!
Are all of the URLs on this thread?

EDIT: Yes, I found all the URLs, so no need to post them again. I'm gonna start a new thread for the poll, okey dokey?!

[seikoXchan]

Way Back Into Love- Moony's Karaoke Contest Entry (http://www.frontiernet.net/~songbird17/WayBackIntoLove.wav)
Crawlin' Back To You- Zomb's Karaoke Contest Entry (http://www.zshare.net/audio/17532435b8c4f309/)
My Junk- Random's Karaoke Contest Entry (http://www.zshare.net/download/175171010ec2a960/)
Colors of the Wind (http://www.zshare.net/download/175785324ab363ac/)- Phantom's Karaoke Contest Entry (http://www.zshare.net/download/175785324ab363ac/)
GeorgeMichael's Karaoke Contest Entry! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU) <-- You just got Rick Roll'd!

^ There's all the results. I had to go to Phantom's voice thread to get her entry, but whatever. :P