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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 31, 2023 5:48:37 GMT
Back in May I went to an event called Pub Choir. I'll give brief explanation as to what it is. First, from Wikipedia: "Pub Choir is a musical act founded in Brisbane, Australia, directed by Astrid Jorgensen. At each Pub Choir event Jorgensen arranges a popular song and teaches it to the audience in three-part harmony, concluding with a performance which is filmed and shared on social media." And a little bit more detail from me: The venue is divided up into three sections. One section for high pitched voices, one section for medium women's voices, and the third is for men or deep women's voices. You don't actually have to move to any particular section, you can stay with your friends even if one of you is high and the other is low. There is a slideshow up on a big screen on the stage, and it is colour coded to make it easier for each of the three groups to follow along. Astrid teaches each group one part of the song at a time, then all three groups run through it together, then we move onto the next verse / line of the song. At the end, we all sing along together, each group singing their part. It gets recored and shared to Facebook and Instagram. The song that we did when I went is 'You Learn' by Alanis Morrisette. The rest of the girls I went with all loved Alanis Morrisette. I am not a fan, and I must admit that when I found out what song we were going to do (the day before), I was pretty disappointed. Astrid said on the night that it's about more than just the song. And she was 100% right! I absolutely LOVED it, and I can't wait to do it again next time it's held in Melbourne. Here is the Facebook link to the video of the night I did it: You Learn If you search Pub Choir on Facebook or Instagram, you can see other performances. Astrid is now taking Pub Choir to the UK and the US. If you get a chance to go, I say DO IT! It is so much fun. And you don't even have to be able to sing! Here are the dates, if anyone is interested:  |
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Post by Zee on Jul 31, 2023 5:51:04 GMT
No one wants me to sing, most particularly after partaking at a pub. Lol
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Post by chendra on Jul 31, 2023 5:51:21 GMT
We're already sold out here in Portland (and Seattle, which is the next closest city). ☹️
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Post by gar on Jul 31, 2023 8:04:06 GMT
That sounds like a great idea! There are several 'non serious' choir type things around and I've never heard anyone say they didn't enjoy it. We have a 'Tuneless Choir' in my town to encourage anyone to sing regardless of how they sound  Glad you enjoyed it despite the song choice! I'll be keeping my eyes and ears open for more about it  |
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Post by mommaho on Jul 31, 2023 9:11:28 GMT
Thanks so much for sharing this - amazing!
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Post by KiwiJo on Jul 31, 2023 9:33:54 GMT
What fun - I would love to do something like that; so sad NZ isn’t among the target countries!
I love to sing - each week I take one of the women in the retirement village where we live, to a singing group organised by Dementia Auckland (she has quite severe dementia, but still enjoys singing). I am really quite disappointed if she can’t go, and I do wonder about still going myself, without her, just so I can sing. Not quite that brave though; it would be a bit weird!
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Post by KiwiJo on Jul 31, 2023 9:39:58 GMT
That sounds like a great idea! There are several 'non serious' choir type things around and I've never heard anyone say they didn't enjoy it. We have a 'Tuneless Choir' in my town to encourage anyone to sing regardless of how they sound I used to love the tv programmes about community choirs that Gareth Malone got together - I remember one with military wives, and another where he took a bunch people to perform a youth opera at Glyndebourne. You guys are so lucky to have things like the Tuneless Choir! |
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Post by AllieC on Jul 31, 2023 10:38:19 GMT
I’m very envious. I’ve been watching Pub Choir since the start and I love it so much. I think it would be incredible to be there live. Some of the couch choir ones they did in lockdown were amazing too.
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Post by ellen on Jul 31, 2023 11:30:04 GMT
That looks like an absolute blast.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 31, 2023 11:34:51 GMT
What fun - I would love to do something like that; so sad NZ isn’t among the target countries! They were booked to do NZ in May 2020. And then........ COVID happened. |
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 31, 2023 12:55:46 GMT
No one wants me to sing, most particularly after partaking at a pub. Lol Same!!! It looks like a fun experience. |
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Post by Neisey on Jul 31, 2023 12:55:48 GMT
I would absolutely love this! Sounds like a lot of fun!
I am always singing along (not a great singer, but no one covers their ears) to whatever is playing and a small regret I have is not joining choir or theatre in high school where I might have gotten some training.
If this opportunity came close I would jump on it!
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Post by paget on Jul 31, 2023 12:59:42 GMT
That is awesome. Dh would love that - already sold out in Seattle or I would get us tickets.
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Post by peabay on Jul 31, 2023 14:15:11 GMT
A very similar group tours the US and Canada called "Choir!Choir!Choir!" They have great videos and have had amazing collaborations.
I went a few years ago when they came to the Playhouse in my town and it was really, really fun!
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Post by scrapperal on Jul 31, 2023 15:40:37 GMT
That looks like great fun. Glad you enjoyed it. I would too.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 31, 2023 15:55:02 GMT
That sounds like so much fun.
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Post by kristi on Jul 31, 2023 18:15:05 GMT
Thank you - based on your recommendation I was able to get tickets for San Francisco!
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Post by anniefb on Jul 31, 2023 18:30:48 GMT
That looks like a lot of fun. I love to sing. Hopefully NZ will be back on the list one day!
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Post by purplebee on Jul 31, 2023 18:47:58 GMT
Oh how I would absolutely LOVE to do this! Doubt it will happen anywhere close to me, but I will live (and sing!) vicariously! TFS 💜
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 31, 2023 22:23:12 GMT
Thank you - based on your recommendation I was able to get tickets for San Francisco! Oh you did?! I’m so excited! I hope you love it as much as I did. I can’t wait to hear about your experience, and what song you do. |
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Post by lesley on Jul 31, 2023 22:42:40 GMT
I sang in choirs for years, and the feeling you get when you hear those harmonies all around you, and knowing that you’re part of it, is pretty damn wonderful! This sounds like great fun - too bad Edinburgh is sold out.
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 2, 2023 0:50:31 GMT
I sang in choirs for years, and the feeling you get when you hear those harmonies all around you, and knowing that you’re part of it, is pretty damn wonderful! This sounds like great fun - too bad Edinburgh is sold out. I'm annoyed with myself. On the night I went, Astrid mentioned the UK and US tour, and asked people to share it on their socials so their UK/US friends could see. I completely forgot to do it at the time. |
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Post by scrappintoee on Aug 5, 2023 7:09:38 GMT
AussieMeg ....thank you for sharing this---I LOVE it !!  Were you able to find you and/or your friends in the crowd? I want to watch it again to see if I can spot you. I'll be keeping my eyes and ears open for more about it They're touring all over England this month (see the poster in the OP). A very similar group tours the US and Canada called "Choir!Choir!Choir!" They have great videos and have had amazing collaborations. I went a few years ago when they came to the Playhouse in my town and it was really, really fun! How fun! What song did you sing? I LOVE how she arranged this song, incorporating a little Christmas in between the regular lyrics. Also, the full orchestra made it even better!
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Post by gar on Aug 5, 2023 8:30:41 GMT
scrappintoee, I did see that - but the one nearest me is when we already have plans unfortunately 😊
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 5, 2023 10:29:20 GMT
Sounds fun - I will keep it in mind for when they are in SF.
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Post by peabay on Aug 5, 2023 14:19:53 GMT
AussieMeg ....thank you for sharing this---I LOVE it !! Were you able to find you and/or your friends in the crowd? I want to watch it again to see if I can spot you. I'll be keeping my eyes and ears open for more about it They're touring all over England this month (see the poster in the OP). A very similar group tours the US and Canada called "Choir!Choir!Choir!" They have great videos and have had amazing collaborations. I went a few years ago when they came to the Playhouse in my town and it was really, really fun! How fun! What song did you sing? I LOVE how she arranged this song, incorporating a little Christmas in between the regular lyrics. Also, the full orchestra made it even better! We sang a few songs but the main one was Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and it was so amazing and fun. Would go again in a heartbeat. They do such a good job engaging with the audience - you're surprised they can see everyone and interact (I was wearing hot pink pants and Daveed - one of the leaders - could see me in the audience grimacing every time I made a mistake and he called out "don't worry, pink pants, it's about having fun, not being perfect!") |
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Post by scrappintoee on Aug 5, 2023 19:47:07 GMT
We're already sold out here in Portland (and Seattle, which is the next closest city). ☹️ Oh, that's too bad  Thank you - based on your recommendation I was able to get tickets for San Francisco! Ohhh, how awesome! I would LOVE to do this, but none are close enough to me. This sounds like great fun - too bad Edinburgh is sold out. Bummer! gar...I wish we could have seen you in one of the England videos!  peabay... I love "don't worry, pink pants."  |
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Post by scrappintoee on Aug 6, 2023 20:01:54 GMT
Some of the couch choir ones they did in lockdown were amazing too. Yesss!!! Omg, this one is from 27 different countries !!!  Can you imagine how much time and work went into editing this?!?!? |
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Post by scrappintoee on Nov 11, 2023 0:54:46 GMT
I wanna hear from the peaple that have gone to this! AussieMeg...I've watched the one you were in a few times, and paused when I though it MIGHT be you, but I don't think it was. |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 11, 2023 1:02:06 GMT
That does sound like fun! I’m a horrible singer but love to do it. Unfortunately, it’s not coming anywhere close, but I will keep an eye out for it in the future though.
What’s the “Pub” part about though? It looks like they do this in theaters?
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