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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 20, 2022 13:57:31 GMT
very rarely... if I have 'singable' music playing, which for me is Broadway show tunes... and I must blast the music VERY loud, so I can't hear how off-key I am, lol. It's either in my car, or when I'm at work (by myself) on a weekend, catching up on paperwork.
eta: lately, I've been playing/singing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Greatest Showman. Another fun one for me is Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Post by disneypal on Sept 20, 2022 14:39:02 GMT
I sing all the time!! Like you, random stuff that just pops into my head from nowhere! I sing to my cats and usually change the lyrics from a well known song to suit the situation. I sing in the car, in the elevator at work (when alone of course) and when home, I am singing all the time !!
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Post by birukitty on Sept 20, 2022 16:03:01 GMT
I love to sing but I don't think I know how to sing on key-I'm not sure. When I was a child I loved singing in school. As an adult I am embarrassed by my singing voice (comes from growing up with a mother who never had a positive comment but always put me down with negativity-still does to this day), so I only sing now in my car when I'm alone. There I love to sing to my favorite two singers/bands-Tori Amos and Marillion. There I love to sing as loud as I wish and I have a blast! It makes me so happy!
At Mass I am embarrassed when it comes to the part where we sing hymns because I don't know if I am off key (most likely) or on key. I can't tell. One day I'd love to take a class (just one or two) in singing to see if I am truly horribly off key (which I suspect is the case) and there is no hope whatsoever or if I'm just a bit off and it can be fine tuned. I think it's like having a sense of rhythm-something you are born with. DH has no sense of rhythm and just can't dance-although I love him dearly. I was born with a sense of rhythm and dance comes easily to me. I can see someone dancing and repeat the moves. Years ago (in the 1980's) my sister and I were out somewhere dancing and she stopped me and said, "Where'd you learn how to do that?" I told her "Nowhere, I just watched the movie and did it". It was from the movie "The Breakfast Club" when Molly Ringwald was dancing and the dance moves she was making.
I think we are all born with different gifts. For some it's singing, for others it's rhythm and an ease of dancing. I think I got the rhythm gift and definitely missed out on the singing gift.
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Post by katiescarlett on Sept 20, 2022 16:30:15 GMT
Ok now I have all these songs I haven't thought about in years playing in my head - Harper Valley PTA, One Tin Soldier, Two out of Three Ain't Bad!
I sing in the car only and not around other people. I will sing in church but it's just a whisper kind of sing unless it's "We Believe" which I will belt out even though I'm not a good singer lol!
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Post by peano on Sept 20, 2022 16:52:39 GMT
Singing is one thing I grieve for. I used to sing in choirs, competitions and in a band. I had to have an inhaler after possibly-Covid and haven't been able to sing properly since. I'm trying to get back into it in the car where nobody else can hear me, but it hurts my ears and hurts my heart. Your response made my heart hurt because I can so relate. I had cervical spine surgery in 2020 and the incision was made in the front of my neck. I suffered nerve damage and now I can't sing properly since either. I was the type of person who was always singing--I'd wake up with a song in my head. I sang in the car, I sang when I couldn't express emotions any other way. My singing voice was a gift and it brought me joy. I went through a bit of a depression afterward, because it was such a part of my identity. Now, I've learned to lip synch the "Happy Birthday" song, and it doesn't hurt, at least every day.
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Post by scrapmaven on Sept 20, 2022 17:03:32 GMT
Singing is one thing I grieve for. I used to sing in choirs, competitions and in a band. I had to have an inhaler after possibly-Covid and haven't been able to sing properly since. I'm trying to get back into it in the car where nobody else can hear me, but it hurts my ears and hurts my heart. Have you considered re-training your voice? If you love to sing then you can do so, again. Do you still have your scales? A speech therapist can help you heal your vocal chords, too. It hurts my heart to know that you long to sing.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Sept 20, 2022 17:13:06 GMT
I don't sing all that often, but I can carry a tune.
We switched churches from one with traditional organ music to a contemporary one a few years ago. It was a difficult switch from my old school Lutheran upbringing until Christmas Eve. They played "O Holy Night" very loudly and I could belt it out to my heart's content!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 20, 2022 17:15:19 GMT
I sing to my cats and usually change the lyrics from a well known song to suit the situation. ^^^ my DH does this to / about the dogs! I love it!! (usually it has something to do with peeing / pooping, lol) I don't remember lyrics well enough to do this, but he comes up with some pretty clever ones.
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Post by aprilfay21 on Sept 20, 2022 17:53:29 GMT
Constantly, honestly. All day, any time music is playing. I'm surprised my kids haven't given themselves up for adoption yet as much as I sing in the car.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Sept 20, 2022 18:07:41 GMT
Like several other peas, I sing all the time, almost anywhere. Most commonly I sing in the car or the shower, but I also sing in my church choir (3-octave range alto here). I always have some random song in my head, sometimes I sing or hum out loud to my "inner" song, sometimes I just let it play on repeat and listen to it silently, LOL. I sing aloud to the car radio if it's a good song - even if others are in the car. It used to drive my kids nuts when they were younger, but DH is very tolerant. He can't hold a tune very well, but he often joins in with steering wheel drumming while I do both vocals and dashboard drums - at least we both have rhythm. I'm constantly reminding myself that not everyone has a running song in their head all the.damn.time like I do...
I have a decent voice, but don't have a ton of confidence so I rarely volunteer for solos in my choir. I finally volunteered for one last Christmas for the Christmas Eve midnight service - first time in about 5 years. I did fine! I was confident because it was a piece I knew really well, the solo was only 1 verse, and I got to choose which verse. I chose the one with the least complicated lyrics (it was in Latin) that I knew I wouldn't stumble over, LOL.
Growing up, my siblings and I were encouraged to sing and we all had good voices, sang in school choirs, etc. My parents played a wide variety of music in our house and they were both music appreciators...but neither one of them could sing. My mom tried, but she could not hold a tune and was always off-key. Same with my dad, and he was also always off on the rhythm too. But we saw the joy on their faces when they were singing or drumming along, and didn't say a word about their lack of ability, especially since somehow or other they managed to pass along some musical talent from their families. My dad's older siblings and father were quite musically talented and had their own band for a while. Two of my cousins on that side are professional musicians.
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Post by Merge on Sept 20, 2022 18:13:37 GMT
I sing all day at work. I sing with our little living room band. That’s mostly it. Singing all day at school really takes away my desire to randomly sing the rest of the day. Plus as I get older I don’t enjoy the sound of my own voice as much. Like the rest of me, it’s not as flexible and in-shape as it used to be. 😂
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Sept 20, 2022 18:16:18 GMT
RedSquirrelUK, I hope you can gradually work back up to singing, even if just for yourself. I fully understand the joy of it and I know I'd be sad if that were taken away from me. Best of luck and ((hugs)) to you. I had sinus surgery 4+ years ago, and it slightly changed my singing voice - it's now a little "rougher" (easier to get gravelly? I don't know how to describe it), but I have taken things slowly in working back up to singing again. I know there was some scar tissue that needed extra time to heal, and may not ever fully heal. I take it easier on my voice than I used to, give it plenty of TLC, lots of warm-up time, etc. and I've sort of gotten used to my voice sounding a bit different now.
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Post by tentoes on Sept 20, 2022 18:26:56 GMT
When I was 7 I was asked to stop singing at church because I was loud and out of tune and it distracted the man that sat in front of us. Broke my heart, as I love hymns. To me that was the only reason to go to church, because I'm just not the religious type. I'm so sorry that happened to you.
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 20, 2022 18:32:08 GMT
Constantly. I can carry a decent tune but I definitely have more of an ensemble voice than a soloist. Doesn’t stop me, though!
Right now I have the Rock of Ages movie on while I’m working and jamming along. 🎶
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Post by Merge on Sept 20, 2022 18:40:55 GMT
I sing to my cats and usually change the lyrics from a well known song to suit the situation. ^^^ my DH does this to / about the dogs! I love it!! (usually it has something to do with peeing / pooping, lol) I don't remember lyrics well enough to do this, but he comes up with some pretty clever ones. Oh yeah, I didn't think of that - DH and I have always both sung to our kids and dogs that way. DH has a gift for ridiculous song lyrics.
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 20, 2022 19:44:25 GMT
Oh yeah, I didn't think of that - DH and I have always both sung to our kids and dogs that way. DH has a gift for ridiculous song lyrics. My husband used to do that with hymns when we were in church. That man had a gift for dirty lyrics. (Definitely the only thing I miss about my church days. 😂😂)
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Post by lesley on Sept 20, 2022 20:04:19 GMT
I’m another who sings constantly. DS and I mostly like the same music and as soon as one of us starts singing the other automatically joins in. When DD lived here, all three of us would break out in song many times throughout the day, usually harmonising. 😊 And yes, we also make up our own lyrics. 😄
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Post by Anita on Sept 20, 2022 20:09:46 GMT
I've never been a singer. I will only sing if I am alone in the car.
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Post by malibou on Sept 20, 2022 21:37:34 GMT
Just now on the way back from getting my hair cut - boy did it need it, I had 10 inches lopped off - the song Tainted Love came on and of course I was steering wheel drumming. At a stop light a guy pulled next to me. I caught his eye and he motioned for me to roll down my window, so I did. He yells to me, I love this song, and I could tell from behind you were listening to if too.
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Post by malibou on Sept 20, 2022 21:46:44 GMT
Constantly, honestly. All day, any time music is playing. I'm surprised my kids haven't given themselves up for adoption yet as much as I sing in the car. Ds is 21, and he regularly threatens to give himself up for adoption when I'm singing. Which seems a bit dramatic given that he can't sing at all. My awful ability actually whinces when that kid sings Happy Birthday. Dh went so far as to pay him to not sing Happy Birthday to him. 😈
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Post by janeinbama on Sept 20, 2022 22:07:42 GMT
I make a joyful noise at church, in my car and around the house if I'm home alone. My DDs do the same thing I sing low in the car if DH is with me, by myself I blast Sirius and rock on. I sing GS camp songs too, sang them as lullabies to my children and grands. Two DDs were not Girl Scouts and made fun of songs other DD and I sang. When we went to sorority practice prior to Rush Week, I told them they were singing camp songs!!!! Driving into town during rush hour and caught Low by Flo rida
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Post by natscraps on Sept 20, 2022 23:47:45 GMT
All. the. time. although not very well anymore. Too many rounds of bronchitis as a teenager damaged my vocal cords. I’m also another one who always has a song playing in my head and sometimes will sing it out loud. For some odd reason “Be Our Guest” is often on repeat. I punish DH and DS in the car by putting on showtunes (Les Mis if I’m feeling really spiteful) and singing at top volume. I’m also one for a good steering wheel drum solo. Top favorite songs for that are “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Phantom of the Opera”
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Post by samantha25 on Sept 21, 2022 0:16:52 GMT
When shopping at my favorite King Soopers, usually after kids' drop-off in middle school, so about 9:00. They played the best of the 80's and I would belt it out. The aisles weren't crowded and I didn't care. I can't shop there now at that time and the store seems more busy when I shop now. I still sing, but not as loud, but have noticed lately not so much 80's. Maybe a new manager?
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Post by samantha25 on Sept 21, 2022 0:20:45 GMT
Singing is one thing I grieve for. I used to sing in choirs, competitions and in a band. I had to have an inhaler after possibly-Covid and haven't been able to sing properly since. I'm trying to get back into it in the car where nobody else can hear me, but it hurts my ears and hurts my heart. Your response made my heart hurt because I can so relate. I had cervical spine surgery in 2020 and the incision was made in the front of my neck. I suffered nerve damage and now I can't sing properly since either. I was the type of person who was always singing--I'd wake up with a song in my head. I sang in the car, I sang when I couldn't express emotions any other way. My singing voice was a gift and it brought me joy. I went through a bit of a depression afterward, because it was such a part of my identity. Now, I've learned to lip synch the "Happy Birthday" song, and it doesn't hurt, at least every day. Isn't it amazing how music gets you through things? During a breakup I kept repeatedly singing Lisa Loeb's album to get through the pain.
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Post by kate on Sept 21, 2022 1:34:27 GMT
I'm an all-day-every-day singer, too - music teacher life... Plus as I get older I don’t enjoy the sound of my own voice as much. Like the rest of me, it’s not as flexible and in-shape as it used to be. OMG, me, too!!! I have serious grief and shame over it. I thought "old lady voice" only happened to people who didn't know any better, but I can hear it starting to happen to me!
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Post by SallyPA on Sept 21, 2022 2:04:00 GMT
In the car. And at work. And I notoriously mishear (and sing) lyrics. But it sure doesn’t stop me, much to my coworkers’ dismay 🤣
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Sept 21, 2022 5:29:55 GMT
Singing is one thing I grieve for. I used to sing in choirs, competitions and in a band. I had to have an inhaler after possibly-Covid and haven't been able to sing properly since. I'm trying to get back into it in the car where nobody else can hear me, but it hurts my ears and hurts my heart. Your response made my heart hurt because I can so relate. I had cervical spine surgery in 2020 and the incision was made in the front of my neck. I suffered nerve damage and now I can't sing properly since either. I was the type of person who was always singing--I'd wake up with a song in my head. I sang in the car, I sang when I couldn't express emotions any other way. My singing voice was a gift and it brought me joy. I went through a bit of a depression afterward, because it was such a part of my identity. Now, I've learned to lip synch the "Happy Birthday" song, and it doesn't hurt, at least every day. I feel for you. I'm so sorry. It always seems cruel to me that there are so many musicians/composers who lose their hearing, artists who lose their sight and crafters who lose the use of their hands - and all the other permutations.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Sept 21, 2022 5:34:00 GMT
RedSquirrelUK , I hope you can gradually work back up to singing, even if just for yourself. I fully understand the joy of it and I know I'd be sad if that were taken away from me. Best of luck and ((hugs)) to you. I had sinus surgery 4+ years ago, and it slightly changed my singing voice - it's now a little "rougher" (easier to get gravelly? I don't know how to describe it), but I have taken things slowly in working back up to singing again. I know there was some scar tissue that needed extra time to heal, and may not ever fully heal. I take it easier on my voice than I used to, give it plenty of TLC, lots of warm-up time, etc. and I've sort of gotten used to my voice sounding a bit different now. Thank you. Yes, I do voice exercises when I'm alone in the car. That used to be my best practice time because you're supported, arms on the wheel and chest open. Now there are some notes that just don't come, or come out different from what I intend. Maybe it will come back. We keep trying, don't we?
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Sept 21, 2022 5:39:39 GMT
Singing is one thing I grieve for. I used to sing in choirs, competitions and in a band. I had to have an inhaler after possibly-Covid and haven't been able to sing properly since. I'm trying to get back into it in the car where nobody else can hear me, but it hurts my ears and hurts my heart. Have you considered re-training your voice? If you love to sing then you can do so, again. Do you still have your scales? A speech therapist can help you heal your vocal chords, too. It hurts my heart to know that you long to sing. I've been doing voice exercises in the car. I used to have over 3 good octaves but now it's 2.5 if I'm lucky, and there are missing notes. It exhausts me too, and I have to preserve my energy. I'm hoping that will come back, but I'm starting to think the voice is just more collateral damage in return for my life. Age doesn't come alone, does it? Thank you for your compassion.
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Post by malibou on Sept 21, 2022 6:36:08 GMT
All. the. time. although not very well anymore. Too many rounds of bronchitis as a teenager damaged my vocal cords. I’m also another one who always has a song playing in my head and sometimes will sing it out loud. For some odd reason “Be Our Guest” is often on repeat. I punish DH and DS in the car by putting on showtunes (Les Mis if I’m feeling really spiteful) and singing at top volume. I’m also one for a good steering wheel drum solo. Top favorite songs for that are “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Phantom of the Opera” I love Be Our Guest. It often plays in my head. When I'm looking to tease Dh I sing, You're a pest. You're a pest. But I'll always love you best.
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