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last week. It has been what seems like ages since I've went to a karaoke joint.
Another driver at my job was telling me about a friend of his who kjs, and that his system is tops, so I just had to check it out.
I didn't drive to the show, so I sure as hell wasn't a designated driver, so I partied down just a little....or just a few....or whatever.....I was buzzin' before we left.

Bottom line....I wasn't too impressed, but certain aspects of his show were pretty cool I thought.
It was a pretty happening place on the eastside of Indy....kinda like a "sports bar & grill" I guess.
The crowd was diverse it seemed....and turned into a large rotation later in the night.....took a long time to get in a 2nd song, and I sure as hell wasn't there to hear the kj sing a "Meatloaf" song in a large rotation, but whatever man, the boss can do anything he wants.

The show was laptop operated, so the books were really useless....unless you could find anything new or up-to-date in 'em.....which I didn't.
But, just asking for a certain song brought up several versions or manus to choose from in the system, so it was cool that I could request what version I wanted!

Also, displayed on the huge flat-screen tv in-between singers was the rotation list of singers......but only about 5 at a time, so if I was curious if I'd make it up again, I had to go ask.......don't y'all kjs HATE that!?!

The sound could've been better I thought.....but I know nothing about adjusting sound, so that's just IMO. I could've held the mic right to compensate, but didn't want to wail into the darn thing......I was already intimidated because I haven't been out in forever.

Maybe I wasn't impressed because I'm just so darned "over with this stuff"?
Something happened to me when I had to leave my other job and all......and the regular places I use to hang out and sing at.....something just died inside of me it seems.
Or maybe it was just the Budweiser that died inside of me, and I couldn't see through the fumes?

Anyhow, just wanted to tell a "going out" story for a change. I had fun at the time, but I'm sure it was 'cause I was drunk.
The next day was just indigestion and after-effect from the Volcano Tacos I ate from TacoBell.........buuuuuuuuuurp!

Sing two songs, and call me in the morning........ .....Dr. Johnny

You probably just had an off night, I do that sometimes, though I don't go out near as often as I did a couple years ago. I'll go out, and just can NOT get into the singing, or the visiting. Don't know what it is, but on rare occasion I just can't get the feel for being part of the karaoke crowd.



Now, this weekend I'm gonna have some good ol' homegrown fun, I'm taking my 3 grandbabies to the pumpkin patch;)

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I don't mind as long as it isn't more than once in the same rotation. It's irritating when people ask every other singer as if they forgot what I just told them.

Once you know what good karaoke is all about it's hard to deal will a show that isn't up to par. Unfortunately most shows are lacking in at least one area in my experience. Usually it's rotation. Aaaarg !

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Gawd, I thought y'all dumped me long ago....? Prolly just my Perrynoia.

Once again though, I discovered that alcohol and "real" singing just doesn't mix for me.
I arrived at the place after already having a few beers at home, so I was ready for my 1st song.....which was probably so-so, but atleast I hit the high notes.

Waiting for the 2nd song, I threw down a few more beers.....that's when I should've either removed myself, or picked something with very little effort involved....I was slurring in the last verse of the song.

Y'all are prolly thinkin'.....big deal? It's all about having fun!
Yes.....I suppose it is for the moment.....if living for the moment is all that matters?
And why does any of this matter to me?

Well, if you were me....and came to a place on the internet such as this....plastered my pic all over the place....put alot of effort into making songs for submission here....been through all of hell's worth of drama on the site.....let other un-interested people listen to me (like at work).....and still kept coming back for more, you might be a little embarrassed to ever show your face in public.....especially when you're not so impressive to begin with. Yes, I know....one has to love one's self before expecting to be loved, but let's get real people.

I'm figuring that's why some in the showcase here never reveal a pic of themselves, and possibly use assumed names.....especially when they are tone deaf singers, but bring in their outside friends to make extraordinary comments just to boost their own egos? Or maybe they work at McDonald's or run internet scams?(I'm sick of McDonald's) Whatever the reason to hide, it's disgusting really. Give me a break people....the proof is in the pudding. The joke stops at the end of your song....or midway.....whichever high note you didn't reach and ruined the whole listening experience. No amount of echo or effect or (splicing?) takes away from the fact that you blow.

And why does this bother me so much? Because I refuse to buy into the popularity contest that just oozes from Singer's Showcase. I guess some are satisfied with lackluster performance....personally, I can't deal with it from myself. That's why I can't find my "happy place" for this anymore. I can't live this "lie" any longer. It goes against what I always thought I stood for. It's like trying to be a politician.....something I loathe. This whole karaoke thing for me has been a huge investment in time, money, and personal failure in many aspects of my life. I can't count how many dollars I've spent in bars, how much pain or anger I've caused my family, and the number of responsibilities I've ignored during the last few years of this fantasy ride. I think I'm just winding down to reality now, which is probably why I'm "less impressed" with all the hype.
And that whole thing I always spoke of here about my favorite kj being my inspiration? What a crock. I must've had my blinders on for sure. I should be beaten
like a red-headed step-child.

I do know what I'm good at. Getting drunk and mouthing off.
Being drunk doesn't take away from my ear for listening....it only impedes my performance as a karaoker. A person doesn't even have to sing, or could be the worst singer ever, but could still be the best listener and see through all the fluff. We are only as good as what others tell us about ourselves. And if we believe everything that anyone tells us, we'll never have any self-respect. And from what I see here, it's the way of the world....the karaoke world. I think we need to listen to ourselves more.....and possibly our "inner" selves to realize that we may not be the best thing since sliced bread. People like to speak of having a good heart, but supercilious behavior is just the opposite and makes one's credibility suffer. I don't like being in that position.

And what does this all have to do with my night out last week? I think it's all relative to the subject.....singing. Karaoke is a business....we even pay for it here....and some don't.
The one's who pay must be gluttons for punishment. The one's who don't can just laugh it off......since nobody really knows their true identity.
I guess I'm a glutton for punishment and wish I never would've found this karaoke thing. I have nothing in common with anyone. And paying for friendship is ridiculous and sad. But I do appreciate that 3 of the best singers I've heard have chimed in here.

How did I get this way? All of the above. I became a heavier drinker because of it also. If I would've continued to go out to bars after May in 2008, (when it all came to a halt for me) I'd either have been arrested by now, seriously mamed in a bar fight, on drugs, divorced, or dead. Neither of which has happened yet, but has a higher likelihood than if I never had exposed myself to it.
And if I never had exposed myself to this place, I might've found something more constructive and rewarding to do with all the time I seem to have wasted here.
But here I am.....still rambling on for y'alls amusement.
I need to set a date and be done with it. It's too cliche for me.

Anybody wanna be my friend? I have a cell phone and a pm button. Take care.

I don't hardly ever visit here or on SS anymore.....Won't go into why but I'd love to be your friend, buddy...yee haw....Tex

So, you are blaming karaoke for your trouble with drinking? Sounds like there is some underlying factor here. Karaoke does indeed occur in bars, and bars are in business to sell liquor. There are other options out there if you like to sing or just hang with other karaoke fans. I am not being sarcastic here. Since I met my GF, I haven
t been to karaoke except as a special trip that I plan for. And then, I go somewhere distant from my home s the journey is half the fun of the destination. I don't drink anymore (well, maybe a bit at holiday, or getting something really special to sip) and I drank soda mostly when I did do karaoke. My other hobbies sort of took it's place, art, car shows, model car building.....so on and so forth. I think most of us are just looking for "strokes". We want to be validated. We are a very social animal. Since you mentioned family and friends, I would suggest you make those the center of your own universe, and "be" for them.

Hey Tex and Airgtar! Good to see y'all again!

This is just me venting some steam from all the karaoke related drama that's happened since I've associated myself with other singers.....here and anywhere.
It seems that alot of others here take this as seriously as I do sometimes.
I tried to be funny with a comedy sub a while back and offended some people, but they haven't stopped believing that I was digging at a certain person.
Got my a$$ jumped by the "family", and continued to watch the ridicule towards me even further, so I turned into someone I don't wanna be....an a$$hole hiding behind a keyboard.
It seems that some people here are able to carry more than one account here, and use their unknown or anonymous accounts to stir up more drama? Geez Louise.....I've seen it all now.
I have never claimed to be "better" than anyone at any karaoke venue or website, but we have a couple showboats here who are in love with themselves apparently, and don't realize how sickening it is to watch them constantly gloat to one another, and then others jump on the bandwagon to be part of this mutual applause party?
And then the same people who feed this frenzy try to drop me a line on a song, and frankly, I don't know what to say to them anymore?

Okay, I can't blame karaoke for alcoholism, but everyday stress and drama makes it worse for sure.
I don't have but maybe one friend in my life....being friends is over-rated. From past experience, it's only a build up to an ultimate let-down. People I've known over the years are just a history lesson really. Everyone has their own agenda or expectations in a friend type relationship, and I've always been the one who's let-down. And online friends are just a fantasy really. It makes them more susceptible to abuse or to abuse others whenever the notion arrives.
I've seen it all really. And I'm just tired of it I suppose.
I'm not the type to try to offend others pointlessly, but I can hold my own when being sought after by offenders.
I probably just need a break really. Thanks for saying hey.......Perry

Amen to that.

In the past, I've always been a bit offended when I've seen someone refer to people as "online friends" and "offline friends" or "computer people" and "real people", because I always felt that if I was offering a friendship, you're getting ME period. I'm not a machine, I'm human, with the same thoughts/feelings whether I'm sitting face to face with someone or behind a computer screen.

I'm not saying I'm offended by what you've said Perry. I'm not and I won't be anymore. Simply because I have learned a really tough lesson this year from someone that used to always use those terms.

There's a reason some people use those terms. and it's exactly what you've said.. it's easier to abuse people that you don't view as "real". Because of a painful experience, I know to be cautious offering my friendship to those that do the "online /offline" thing, because like you, I'm the one to usually be let down, and it's hard enough being the person to be let down in the real world, but the virtual world has been much tougher on me.

I'm sorry Cindy.....sorry that the same thing has happened to you.

My perception of the online/offline thing sounds pretty shallow, but it's what I've learned it seems?

I'm referring mostly to buddy type relationships. I've never had any real female friendships. Mainly because of the complications that it could cause.....jealous boyfriend....gossip from co-workers....or?.....etc....
I tried once, but found out I wasn't being true to myself....I really wanted the woman....the whole package....but wasn't in a position to really state my intentions.

I just see online now as something that could go wrong very quickly. And it's hard to bounce back from certain things when a whole online community is involved. I don't see many people pouring their hearts out with forgiveness when things go wrong.
Most are only interested in maintaining what shred of popularity they have left after a feud or whatever.
For some, it's tough to be genuine like offline if the whole online community is like the 10 o'clock news.

I hope you find some comfort afterall. I find comfort in knowing that I have good intentions usually, but will play the stupid games for a while like most everyone else. Not much difference in online/offline.....only here, we can't wring their little necks.

but most certainly would like to more often than not