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Post by lainey on Nov 21, 2024 17:16:54 GMT
I can't imagine going to a gig and not singing and jumping up and down, it's part of the experience. Most bands encourage it even at small venues. I wouldn't sing at the cinema because I don't go to see musicals.
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Post by katiekaty on Nov 21, 2024 18:01:44 GMT
The only show in a theatre that I have attended was the “cult” showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Audience participation and singing, etc was encouraged and expected.
I personally hate it when audience member the need to turn a production into a singalong. It’s like bring a babies into a very expensive restaurant and having the experience ruined. (And please note, I feel babies and children should be welcomed in appropriate family venues and restaurants!)
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Post by Merge on Nov 21, 2024 18:22:16 GMT
Singing at a concert depends on the artist. Rock/pop/punk band in large venue? Heck yeah! Singer/songwriter type in a smaller venue? No.
And definitely not in a movie theater or live theater performance.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 21, 2024 18:34:53 GMT
Live Theater: NO singing. I am there to hear and watch the Performers.
Movie Theater: NO singing or talking. I am there to watch the movie.
Concert: Singing allowed.
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Post by fiddlesticks on Nov 21, 2024 19:05:13 GMT
Not ok at a movie unless it is listed as a sing-a-long. I think it is pretty normal to sing at a concert and do so whenever I am there.
This reminds me of my most favorite part-of-an-audience-sing-a-long memory I have. We were in Disneyland, I can't remember which trip, but my kiddo was probably 6-7 and Frozen frenzy was at its height (the first movie) and it was during the fireworks show. We were in the crowd facing It's a Small World and Let it Go came on and the whole crowd broke out into the song. My DD was singing and she was SO happy. I remember she was dressed as Elsa and another little girl next to her was too and they didn't know each other but if happiness and joy could power a small country, those two girls would have been able to power several. The other mom and I made eye contact and just got teary. It was just such a pure moment. Gah. I get teary thinking about it.
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Post by gar on Nov 21, 2024 19:23:04 GMT
But I might be a stick-in-the-mud because I also *hate* with a burning passion when people sing at concerts too. I came to see the performance, Can I please clarify...are you talking about classical music concerts and the like, or gigs like Springsteen/Queen/Bon Jovi/Beyonce/Taylor Swift/Coldplay etc? |
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Post by kimi on Nov 21, 2024 19:24:04 GMT
Not ok at a movie or live show. I am ok with it at a concert since the audio is so loud anyways. But, I’ll take the singing over screaming any day! 😆 Many years ago I went to a Donna Summers concert and these drunk girls behind me sang (off key) at the top of their lungs. I couldn't hear Donna Summers sing. It was a disappointing experience. So IMO, not okay at a live concert either. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 21, 2024 19:38:56 GMT
But I might be a stick-in-the-mud because I also *hate* with a burning passion when people sing at concerts too. I came to see the performance, Can I please clarify...are you talking about classical music concerts and the like, or gigs like Springsteen/Queen/Bon Jovi/Beyonce/Taylor Swift/Coldplay etc? All of them. If I can hear you singing and it impedes my ability to hear and enjoy the performer, I am irritated. I am neurodivergent. My ability to sit still and pay attention differs from other peoples. Like I said, being really into the music means that I would not feel compelled to sing or dance because I would distract me from having the experience I am trying to have. But I'm not rude to others despite being irritated. I have never once in all my time attending concerts said anything to anyone about their behavior bothering me. On a thread like this, though, I feel like it should be a safe space to share things from a variety of perspectives because maybe, sharing my perspective here might impact the way someone else chooses to behave at a show and lead to a better experience for another person. And I am not the only the one who feels that singing at concerts is not alright according to the poll. |
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Post by gar on Nov 21, 2024 21:11:27 GMT
jeremysgirl, i have no idea why you sound so defensive and are talking about ‘safe spaces’ …. I was not critical or rude or anything else, I simply asked a question.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 21, 2024 21:25:11 GMT
jeremysgirl, i have no idea why you sound so defensive and are talking about ‘safe spaces’ …. I was not critical or rude or anything else, I simply asked a question. I didn't mean to sound defensive. I meant to be explanatory. I'm not upset about being questioned or for any other reason. I know it's hard to convey tone. But I just don't feel defensive about anything. I walk around this world very often knowing that I do things differently and think about things differently than a lot of people. It's something I accept about me and other people. I tried to explain clearly so you would know where I was coming from. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 21, 2024 21:58:22 GMT
Like the majority here, I selected: NOT okay at the movies NOT okay at a live theatre performance Definitely okay at a concert. OMG, if is was not okay at a concert then I committed a big crime the other week. I went to see a 50 year reunion concert of my all time favourite band, and I sang my lungs out as loudly as I could for every single song! Luckily the band was, as always, very loud, and drowned me out.  I know that there have been movie theatre shows for The Blues Brothers and Rocky Horror where everyone is encouraged to get dressed up and sing along. I think that having some live theatre shows specifically for people to come along and sing and dance would be amazing! ETA: I replied before reading the whole thread, and before I read your post about concerts jeremysgirl . While I can't understand not wanting to sing along with songs at a rock concert, I acknowledge your thoughts and experience. I'd also like to say that most singers / bands love it when the crowd sings along, and expects the crowd to sing along, hence they hold the microphone out to the crowd when they sing a particularly popular song. I own many records / CDs of live concert recordings, and have been to many many concerts in my lifetime, and it honestly would not be the same experience if nobody sang along. There are exceptions of course. We went to a concert by one of our favourite singers at the Arts Centre. That was definitely not the kind of concert that you would sing along to. In fact, the woman next to me couldn't stop herself from singing along (quietly) and it was annoying. But a rock concert? Bring it on! |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 21, 2024 22:01:06 GMT
They have just stated on the news that people should not be singing.. Live Theater rules: you are not allowed to interfere with the production ... others enjoyment of the show.... Therefore, STOP!
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Post by littlemama on Nov 21, 2024 22:51:34 GMT
No to singing along at the movies and live theater.
Concerts- I dont go to concerts, but I dont think Id like that except for certain iconic songs that everyone knows- Piano Man would be one that comes to mind. Taylor Swift concerts seem to be all sing a long, so I guess as long as you know that, it iz fine.
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 21, 2024 23:00:02 GMT
Live Theater: NO singing. I am there to hear and watch the Performers. Movie Theater: NO singing or talking. I am there to watch the movie. Concert: Singing allowed.  for the most part.. I think there is exceptions for everything but in general this! If I am going to see Billy Joel sing Piano Man or Taylor Swift sing Shake It Off.. you better bet I am singing along.. I don't sing loud enough for anyone really to hear me anyways, since it is usually loud |
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Post by Gennifer on Nov 21, 2024 23:27:01 GMT
I actually have only gone to one concert in my life, and the reason I stay away is because I see videos of audience members singing and I know I would be angry at everyone around me if that happened.
IMO: If you’re not the one on stage, you should not be singing. If I want to hear you sing, I’ll pay you for it. 😏
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Post by jayfab on Nov 22, 2024 0:29:59 GMT
Live theater no
Movie theater no
Concert yes/no - depends
Our theaters announced no singing but have special singalong shows
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 22, 2024 0:54:41 GMT
I said no to all of them. I would say the exception at a concert would be if the performer encourages it on certain songs.
I’ve been to a lot of concerts, most at the local small arena, which holds 10-12,000 people. I’ve had a couple experiences where someone singing right behind me definitely lessened my enjoyment of the performance - one was Billy Joel and one was Journey.
If you think singing along at the top of your lungs doesn’t get heard because the music/band are so loud, think again. The person right in front of you can hear you - and they didn’t pay for that.
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for the most part.. I think there is exceptions for everything but in general this!
