The Tracks:
There were Four tracks submitted this round. Please either Stream the tracks off my site by clicking on the links or right click and download each track to your computer.
Track 1: Weight of the World (Evanescence)
http://isaymeow.net/karaoke/recordings/R4_01.mp3
Track 2: Hollow Years (Dreamtheater)
http://isaymeow.net/karaoke/recordings/R4_02.mp3
Track 3: Let Me Go (Faith Hill)
http://isaymeow.net/karaoke/recordings/R4_03.mp3
Track 4: Check yes or No (George Strait)
http://isaymeow.net/karaoke/recordings/R4_04.mp3
Voting:
- Vote Using the Poll Above.
- Do not Vote for Yourself
- Don't Vote for someone just because you want to suck up to them
- Do not leave negative or rude comments within this thread
Time Range:
- Voting will start immediately (once the post is approved)
- Voting will end Saturday 7/19 at 9:00 PM
Melanie
07-12-2008, 07:53 PM
Annie, your links seem to be broken. :(
Jane
07-12-2008, 07:55 PM
Annie, your links seem to be broken. :(
w0rd. What up wit dat?
Sweet Tigger
07-12-2008, 08:06 PM
Yes, what the heck happened with that?
Me want to hear some songs!
isaymeow
07-13-2008, 10:43 AM
Apparently my filenames are case sensitive out of nowhere. The files were in the directory, but since the "R's" were not capitalized it said the tracks didn't exist. That's really odd, considering it was never case sensitive before.
Anyway, it works now...:(
Jane
07-13-2008, 12:21 PM
Track 1: I hate when people sing this song for karaoke, especially when they don't attempt to sing that high pitched bit Amy does toward the end. You are the first person, I can actually GIVE credit to for attempting this song, pulling it off well, and not being afraid to freaking try and hit the notes, thank God for you, I swear. It also seems to be a difficult song to sing well. I was under the impression that you fell flat in a few places, but you are officially my favorite person ever for attempting this and actually pulling it off WELL. You're amazing, seriously.
Track 2: Ooooooo a boyyy! ;) You need to find the SOUL of your voice. I've often heard educated vocal people talk about a head voice and a chest voice, and to me it sounds like you're only using a head voice (I'm certainly not knowledgeable to say so for sure), but my point is that I feel like you have a bigger range outside of what you were using. It sounds like you were only using part of your voice, and the result of that is you come off sounding flat and monotone the entire time. But I'm so happy you entered! It made my day hearing a guy. Guys that sing are way sexy, and your voice isn't bad at all. This is good. :D
Track 3: Country! What a darling voice you have. It reminds me of a few asian singers (random). I've never heard this song before, but I enjoy your voice. It's very soft and delicate, incredibly feminine. It sounded real awkward though with that backup vocal of the guy because he's got such a low/deep voice and your voice is just MILES away from his... just too different. So it was strange hearing him, and I also found it kind of distracting from you. Dude, your voice is so pretty though. <3
Track 4: Oh man, another country one? Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend? And if you do, well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand, if you want. I think this is how love goes... Check Yes or No. <3 I so love this song. :) Stupid country. I think you were talking through most of it rather than singing though, lol. You've got to risk pulling out of your comfort song. Maybe it's because you were trying to keep your voice deep because it's sung by a guy? You could've still rocked this song with a high, feminine range, IMO. Your voice needs like... an injection of confidence. I get this image of you singing, but being all meek and shy about it. Don't be afraid to blow my ears out, yo.
Hooray for karaoke!
TearsofShadows
07-13-2008, 12:29 PM
Track 1. Blew. My. MIND. OMG! Amazing!! You pulled that one off really well!
Track 2. Yay boy karaoke! I think you needed to add a bit more "oomph" to this one. You sang it well, but it was monotonous...
Track 3. OMG COUNTRY! <3 You have a very cute voice! And the song is one of my faves. :D You really pulled this one off. *impressed*
Track 4. I think you sounded like you didn't want to be heard singing. Next time, if you participate, screw what everyone thinks of you and let her RIP! the song was a good choice, but next time, be heard! :D
Melanie
07-13-2008, 03:34 PM
Faith Hill and George Strait all in one week...and you call yourselves rockers! ;)
Love it! <3
Props to all!
Good luck everyone.
Selfish&Cold
07-14-2008, 11:18 AM
So I would like to say that I thought everyone did a good job. However #1 blew me away as usual.;) And #3 was just awesome!
Angel333
07-14-2008, 03:27 PM
This is the most diverse set of entries yet!! *dies* <3
Track #1: I know that's a hard song to sing, I was one of the previous entries that didn't have the balls (?) to try the high notes (since I had bronchitis), but it requires a good range and a lot of changes in dynamics throughout, great job!!!
Track #2: I love that sing! Dream Theater kicks ass, and this is a particularly lovely song. Nice job, next time I hope you will feel more confident, I felt that you may have been holding back a bit (mics make me nervous lol)
Track #3: Lovely, I typically don't listen to country but that was a compelling performance, the most consistent of the bunch. I also give you credit for keeping in tune despite the male backing vocals (that kind of thing could throw someone off.)
Track #4: WOw, that is a neat choice and a hard song to sing. My throat would explode singing that low! Kudos!
Great job everyone!
Unknown_Soldier
07-14-2008, 05:51 PM
yeah my recording sucked i have a crappy mic and i was singing at like err 11:30 at night and trying not to wake my dad up so i guess i could have done better but thank you very much for the positive reinforcement!!!
#'s 1 and 3 ROCKED!!!!!
isaymeow
07-16-2008, 07:50 PM
So since people want a disney/Musical round next, I'd appreciate it if people could send me some backing tracks! All I have are musicals, so any help would be appreciated ;)
Sweet Tigger
07-16-2008, 08:37 PM
I thought they were all simply amazing!
Its takes alot of courage to do this, and effort.
This is one thing, I wouldn't be cought dead doing, simply because
my voice is just that "BAD". :eek::eek:
But all of you, who took place in this, you should ALL be recognized
for all you have done, and just taking the time to do it!
I wish I could have voted for all of you, because you really do all
deserve it. :mrgreen:
* Gives you all beautiful roses * :rose::rose::rose::rose:
<33
Superb Job Guys!!!
Wildangel
07-16-2008, 08:40 PM
very well done everyone. it's definatly a hard choice.
Jane
07-18-2008, 04:34 PM
OMFG, why is this TIED again?
Wildangel
07-18-2008, 05:53 PM
because they are all good
Sweet Tigger
07-18-2008, 10:44 PM
* wonders if "Weight Of The World" will win *
It will be a very tough choice, because they are all so damn Amazing!
:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:
Jane
07-19-2008, 02:25 PM
because they are all good
LOL... two hardly constitutes ALL.
I find it interesting how close the voting is between 1 and 3 though. For me, it was an incredibly easy decision, but obviously that doesn't reflect the consesus.
isaymeow
07-19-2008, 08:46 PM
I know we had a tie, but since the person who did track three automatically won that means no tiebreaker needs to be held!
Congratulations Alarandiia !!!
Track 1: Weight of the World by Alarandiia
Track 2: Hollow Years by Unknown_Soldier
Track 3: Let Me go by Etherrealme
Track 4: Check yes or No by (Wished to remain anon)
As for the next round it will be posted Monday (depending on how long it takes my torrent, possibly earlier!). So hopefully this suggested theme will bring lots of entries in.... ;)
Wildangel
07-19-2008, 09:03 PM
congrats everyone. you guys all did an awesome job.
Alarandiia
07-19-2008, 09:58 PM
I know we had a tie, but since the person who did track three automatically won that means no tiebreaker needs to be held!
Congratulations Alarandiia !!!
Track 1: Weight of the World by Alarandiia
Track 2: Hollow Years by Unknown_Soldier
Track 3: Let Me go by Etherrealme
Track 4: Check yes or No by (Wished to remain anon)
As for the next round it will be posted Monday (depending on how long it takes my torrent, possibly earlier!). So hopefully this suggested theme will bring lots of entries in.... ;)
Aww thanks! :) And thank you to everyone who voted for me, I missed these contests, I'm hoping I'll be able to enter the next one... I was in a car accident on the 4th and my physical therapist told me I shouldn't sing for a few weeks, but I may be able to get away with singing softly lol :p Telling ME not to sing is like telling the sun not to shine lmao
Etherealme, I want to give you a congrats as well, I really liked your cover. The only constructive criticism I would give you is to project more by opening your throat more. There are sometimes when it sounds like you're straining, and opening your throat/mouth can definitely help with that.
Thanks again :)
Sweet Tigger
07-19-2008, 11:09 PM
Congrats To You!!
Amazing job, For being in an accident, you did sensationaly Well!! :banana:
:beerchug: A Toast To You! :mrgreen:
etherealme
07-20-2008, 01:01 AM
Aww thanks! :) And thank you to everyone who voted for me, I missed these contests, I'm hoping I'll be able to enter the next one... I was in a car accident on the 4th and my physical therapist told me I shouldn't sing for a few weeks, but I may be able to get away with singing softly lol :p Telling ME not to sing is like telling the sun not to shine lmao
Etherealme, I want to give you a congrats as well, I really liked your cover. The only constructive criticism I would give you is to project more by opening your throat more. There are sometimes when it sounds like you're straining, and opening your throat/mouth can definitely help with that.
Thanks again :)
Congrats Krissie. Thanks for the tip. I had a cold so that could be why it sounds strained in places.
Anyway, next weeks should be really fun.
Jane
07-20-2008, 11:34 AM
Ha. All of you are sick as dogs and yet you manage to sing so beautifully. Go figure. :rolleyes: