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[DjSteve]

I love karaoke because its a good opportunity to express yourself. I enjoy singing very much, so I love to do it. For me, karaoke is a good outlet after a long day (week) of stress, as opposed to other outlets (drinking, gambling, etc), to relieve tension, and have fun.


I guess others hate it because they don't get the same pleasure in performing music. Either that or they get a headache from listening to bad singers lol.

[T-REXXXX]

I think people hate karaoke because of: bad singers & boring songs that you can't dance to or sing along to, they just can't sing well!

I think people love to sing karaoke because: the karaoke singers get to entertain the crowd in the place, they like the spotlight, its fun, they love to hear themselves on the microphone and love the sound of their own voice.

and Yes it really is a great stress reliever, thats why it was invented to relieve STRESS! unfortunately it also GIVES some of the people listening stress, thats why in japan you sing in a small isolated room to only yourself or a few friends! lol!!!

[admin]

1. If they hate karaoke because they cant sing, its a pity. I wish they could try it once or realise its just for fun and you dont have to be a great singer to do karaoke.
2. Usually those who cannot sing should try fun songs, rap songs etc, where talent is not required at all. The songs, the lyrics and the beat itself is fun and enjoyable.
3. There will always be some boring singers in a room. Not everyone is a born entertainer or a Diva. People should learn to take some good with some bad.
4. I think many karaoke haters can still enjoy karaoke, if only they give it a chance and come with an open mind.

We still like to hear from people who avoid karaoke as to why and what should we do to change their perception.
Jammin Entertainment has single handedly promoted the popularity of karaoke on Long Island. Before we got in the business in 1991, the state of karaoke on LI was laughable. Not only did we bring exceptional standards and became the largest and best karaoke business on LI, we also are the largest (in terms of song list) and the best sound as far as the eagle can see. So it is quite natural for us to ask these questions which other karaoke companies dont ask or dont bother with. We are always striving to out-do ourselves because we like to make your experience simply superlative.

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[lili217]

I completely agree with Nina's view. I am also a karaoke singer, and I am at Lizard Lounge every Wednesday and some Thursdays. It's really not hard to strike up a conversation with someone there. When I first started coming, I didn't know anyone, but I came every week by myself, and soon enough, I knew everyone there. I can almost guarantee that 90% of the regulars at Lizard Lounge WANT to talk to new people. I know I do. It's so easy to strike up a conversation. When someone sings, just go up to them and tell them they did a good job. That's the biggest ice breaker, and you already have a friend right there. When I go there, I mainly sit at the bar and just get up to dance and to sing. When we dance, it's usually not a couples thing. We mainly just dance in a big group with everyone, so if you came up to dance, we would all dance with you. And if I were sitting down, and you asked me to dance, I would dance with you. I am also in my late 20's, brunette and good looking, so you have two dance partners right there at least. Give it a shot - I think you'll have a good time. See ya Wednesday

[FCspecial]

It is interesting to see how people react to your singing. Some will applaud you which is good, some high five, some are critical and some just keep focus on the TVs to what ever sport show is on.

The question is would you still sing if no one is there?

Sometimes you're the only one who applauds your self for trying a new song for the very first time and having it come out great. Or even getting kamakazed with a song and pulling it off having it come out good, our famous singing bartender, when she ran the booth, did that to me many times of which I high fived myself.

Then there will be times you're critical of your self for having things not work out as you would like, it happens and you know better next time you try that song or lol,,, it was that bad you just don't do it again.

If your like me,, you'll have pulled at least 6 songs out of the book before you start so after you sing you can go back to your drink and watch TV,,,, till it's your time up again but always listening to who's singing, good or bad, and applauding them when they finish, ALWAYS!!

Have fun!!!!
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Oh!!! a wise guy eh!!!!!

[FCspecial]

That's Jay who is in the booth on Thursdays and he would be the one who could find songs for you.

Whatever works for you in picking music is great, I sometimes walk in with an idea of songs I'd like to do. My gold this year is to try one new song every week and so far it's been working out that way, I like to challange myself more than anything.

Thursdays AJ has started karaoke at the Smokehouse Grill in West Sayville and I will try and get there to support him in building a karaoke crowd.

Have a good one!!!!
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Oh!!! a wise guy eh!!!!!

[Phrogie]

I'm one of those folks who started out with a major hate for karaoke. Had some seriously bad experiences before rehooking up with an old friend (that would be Michele, of course) and being dragged down to the Lizard by my heels, kicking and screaming all the way (all right, maybe not quite that bad... but there was a definate heavy sigh and a feeling of "do we have to go?" that night).

And that's when I found out that not every karaoke place has these horrible singers with no sense of music, who has no business holding onto a microphone. (Did I mention -horrible- experiences before this? I'm still scarred for life)

And soon after that, I even discovered that it's not even necessarily the best singers that are most entertaining... and I leared to respect those folks who may not have been that good, but at least had the cahones to get up there... and have fun with it.

So yeah, tolerance had to be learned in my case... but you can't expect everyone to be able to learn it... or even want to learn it.

Would I sing if no one was there? -smirk- Are you kidding? That's when -I- prefer to sing! Not because of any fear of crowds, or thinking that I stink or anything of that nature... no one there just means I get to sing more often, is all Yeah, that's selfish on my part... but it's truth.

On the other side of the coin, I also go to see live shows. Not at the Lizard, I'll admit that much (sorry guys... I'm just not into the kind of music the bands you get play... my preference leans more towards bands with original pieces... or at least original interpretations of covers)...

On the other hand, DJ's by themselves tend to bore me... hey, I get the idea that sometimes people just want to dance... and that's cool. It's just not my cup of tea. So no DJ bashing from me... but not so much love, either.

As for the social aspect of -everything- mentioned... well, I'll also admit that I'm one of those "barely social" people. I don't go out of my way to say hello to people I don't know... and I tend to stick close to people I do know (and then there are those nights where I'm just stand-offish to everybody... but that's besides the point)... but I don't think I've ever seen a since person at the Lizard go out of their way to be rude to someone, or ignore someone who goes up to them to talk. Myself included. Chances are, if someone I've never met comes up to me to strike up a conversation, I'm going to at least make some kind of effort to talk back to that person... even if I don't go up and dance with 'em (back problems... so no, I don't usually tend to dance). But yeah, I -have- seen the cliquish behaviour at other places... and let me tell ya, it's not just karaoke people. I've seen it happen at live band bars, at dance clubs and even little hole-in-the-wall old-man bars (and yeah, if you come up and ask me what I think about dance clubs, I'll be more than happy to tell you my opinion... just be ready for a rant ). That's just way way society is in general.

Anyway, that's -my- story.

---Phrogie
Anti-Social Singing Foo'

[Stripples]

Another late reply... but so what?

Before I give my reasons for liking and disliking karaoke (Yes there are somethings I do not like about karaoke) I'd like to mention that the translation of Karaoke from Japanese to English pretty much indicates tonedeafness. So right there it's telling you that people should NOT take it so seriously! It's clearly just for having a good time. However on the flipside, there are incredible singers out there especially many at Lizard. They're the ones who love singing and it's their passion- so much that they really do need to take it step further from karaoke and do something about their talent! Not too many people have that talent which a lot of people envy. Which leads me to my likes and dislikes of Karaoke:

I love karaoke because it IS supposed to be fun and what more fun is it to go up on stage an entertain your friends? ANYONE, whether they're good singers or not, that goes up on stage gets my respect... which leads to my dislikes:

I dislike karaoke when you get those good for nothing hecklers disrespecting you by either jeering, or saying something like "I can sing better than that" or thinking that their [CENSORED] don't stink and THEY'RE the ones who never get up there. Although it's not happened to me I've seen it firsthand, and allow me to say something to the haters: Grow a pair and get up there yourself before flapping your mouth off when it's not necessary!

It really doesn't matter how well you sing... karaoke is there for EVERYONE!!! And it's here to stay- like it or not!
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