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John,
"Saw your blog. Excellent blog," to paraphrase Laurie Anderson.
Love your critiques of modern music and mortal interpretations thereof. When observing others going about their lives, ever wonder if they have some musical soundtrack playing in their heads?
Where can we read more of your amusing musings on music?
Currently inspired by Modest Mouse's "Float On" and wondering if anyone ever does that tune at Karaoke Night. It is, after all, about making the best out of a potential mess – something you do well whenever you explain a modern-day event such as karaoke night or an afternoon at a cafe.
-Sam
I recently heard Randy Bachman host a CBC radio program on misheard lines from famous songs. Hilarious, the things we think we hear. My son once asked why we sing "Low in the gravy lay, Jesus my Saviour" in church.
Had to chuckle with your description of Louise…especially the swinging of her arms inadvertantly maiming those around her…very funny!! Your blog is very entertaining John…keep up the great writing ….I'll be following you more often.
Sk: you have a gift. (Hmmm. But wait: I think I'd prefer to have written that sentence, "Louise regaled us with a voice that left little doubt that inside her head it sounded awesome." Well, whatever: as usual, you DID pick the sentence.)
Tim: Aaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnd you just explained the Toyota crisis.
"Louise regaled us with a voice that left little doubt that it sounded awesome inside her head."
Rock on.
Nothing as entertaining as a cavalcade of uninhibited performers. I believe there is a definite correlation between a person's tone-deafness and their unbridled exuberance and needle pegging volume levels.
I heard from a friend, that in Japanese society, an employment prospect will sometimes be taken out for an informal lunch at a karaoke bar. If the prospect declines the invitation to humiliate himself or herself in front of the interviewer, that will be seen as strong point against hiring. If a prospect won't humble themselves in a relaxed environment, I guess they are even less likely to humble themselves in the professional environment. Sort of clever if you ask me.
Thanks, guys. Glad you liked it. I was afraid it was a little too long. Sweet!
HK: Yeah, acoustics, PLUS the warm humidity is perfect for Le' Vocal Chords.
Mark: "Little Red Corvette."
Loved it. This is such a good account; I can clearly see there people. Awesome post John! I certainly loved the california stoner dude and the 'heh heh heh'! Just plain awesome! Keep up the good writing
But what did you sing, John?
I think I sound good in the shower- but I’m afraid I would feel more naked and less “good” on stage! I’ve managed to stay clear of karaoke- with a little liquid courage you bound to release your inhabitions and sometimes its just not all about song choice.
hilarious! reading this was a great way to start my day
@Jennifer– there's supposedly some physics-based explanation to why people really DO sound better in the shower (has to do with the way the sound waves bounce against the shower walls?)… so it's not just your imagination!
Oh boy! This is the absolute funniest thing I have read in a while. Thank you for a much needed and much appreciated laugh-out-loud, at top volume, moment. Whoo!