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dawn2006 · 09-06-2007, 05:41 AM

I think I can not sing, even only me in the room. I think the reason is I think my voice is so ugly, and I am not good at singing. How can I sing?

Shauna The Dead · 09-06-2007, 09:16 AM

I can do death metal/cookie monster vocals.

leppardess · 09-06-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dawn2006

I think I can not sing, even only me in the room. I think the reason is I think my voice is so ugly, and I am not good at singing. How can I sing?

I think just about everyone thinks their voice is ugly. I used to firmly believe that until someone that I had talked to over the phone told me (in person) that my voice was good enough that I could have been on the radio (no voice training needed). Even with that knowledge, I still cringe when I hear a recording of myself.

The only time that I feel comfortable singing is when I'm alone, music blasting so I can't hear myself

As to your question, the only way to get better is to actually do it.

mserychic · 09-06-2007, 10:22 AM

I love singing as long as no one is in hearing distance from me. I normally hate my voice but it doesn't seem to bother me when I really get into a song.

ardrum · 09-06-2007, 10:24 AM

I get self-conscious with hearing myself sing, but a former roommate actually told me she thought I was really good. Hmm. Still, singing is definitely not something I'd be interested in doing in any serious way.

As a joke, I used Garage Band on my laptop to record some funny songs (including singing) back in college. I enjoyed sharing them with my friends, since the nature of the songs was based in humor. They thoroughly enjoyed them, primarily due to the lyrics/music. It's not like my voice was the main strength, haha.

Jocelyn · 09-06-2007, 10:36 AM

I do not sing well. That's for damn sure. However, I LOVE to sing and do it when I'm alone - mostly in my car.

Singing is a great distraction from anxiety. It takes your mind out of the anxiety mindset and moves it to a more positive place.

So, sing your heart out when you're alone. Who cares how it sounds? It feels good!

Noca · 09-06-2007, 11:13 AM

i dont sing

katelyn · 09-06-2007, 11:40 AM

I don't sing either, when anyone else is around. When I'm alone I do sing along to music I like, but I hate my voice and I get terribly out of tune. Oh, and I also do sing in front of other people when I'm drunk enough and the music is very loud.

Andrew White · 09-06-2007, 03:58 PM

I think I can sing.

This has not yet been independently verified.

NightinGale · 09-06-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocelyn

I do not sing well. That's for damn sure. However, I LOVE to sing and do it when I'm alone - mostly in my car.

Singing is a great distraction from anxiety. It takes your mind out of the anxiety mindset and moves it to a more positive place.

So, sing your heart out when you're alone. Who cares how it sounds? It feels good!

Right on sista...me too

Razorblade Kiss · 09-06-2007, 10:46 PM

I love singing, makes me happy.

Fragmntedsilence · 09-07-2007, 12:24 AM

I love to sing, but unfortunately I wasn't blessed with a tolerable singing voice. Since I like to sing, I try to do it in places where I won't inflict my voice on others. I love to turn the volume up and sing at the top of my lungs in the car. You should try it. It releases a lot of tension.

TorLin · 09-07-2007, 12:27 AM

i sing at times. really depends if i really know the words.
but i beatbop in the shower a lot though.

Razorblade Kiss · 09-07-2007, 02:05 AM

Singing in the shower is the most fun. I have my radio in the bathroom and I have a good time. haha

novaks47 · 09-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Singing is great. I'm not that good, but i used to be. I just kinda stopped for about 3yrs, so I'm starting over. Getting better slowly. I wish i could growl, but never could. So, I'm working on KD style falsettos(sp?). Getting closer each week. I prefer nobody else hear, but some songs I just can't resist, reagardless of who's around. Yep, singing can deffinitly relief some stress. And don't worry how you sound, it takes a long time to get even get so-so. Everyone has to start somewhere! I'd love to someday be the frontman in a band, even if we never make it big, and all we do are the local joints. Damn that would be fun.

VCL XI · 09-10-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by novaks47

So, I'm working on KD style falsettos(sp?). Getting closer each week.

Is it Satan's fall?

NO! It's Satan's CALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

Qolselanu · 09-10-2007, 07:23 PM

Rarely, and only in private.

Since I am taking German in college I tried singing along with one of my favourite bands, Rammstein. It actually felt pretty good singing along this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_F9bQPt4yU

Singing these particular lyrics from the song I linked aboive almost felt like a primal release even: Denn du bist was du isst, und ihr wisst was es ist. Awesome.

chong · 09-10-2007, 08:02 PM

I love to sing. But I'll almost never sing while in front of another person[s]. If other people are singing along with me though, I feel fine, no matter how large the crowd. I don't know what it is... I've actually done karaoke before by myself, but it was always after a few drinks, so I don't think that should really count.

beatlegeuce · 09-10-2007, 09:50 PM

I like to sing when im alone. Like what was said it distracts me from anxiety. Sometimes other people singing annoys me so i try not to be a hipocrite about it. I was singing american pie driving home tonight.

novaks47 · 09-11-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VCL XI

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Originally Posted by novaks47

So, I'm working on KD style falsettos(sp?). Getting closer each week.

Is it Satan's fall?

NO! It's Satan's CALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

Haha, took me a minute to remember that one. Been a while since I listened to MF. I've been on my KD-with-his-own-band kick for a while now.

One if my favorites : Rise...Rise...Rise My friends...RISE!!!
Spirits.. rising from their grave.....
Burning shadows... in the dead of night...
Icy fingers(in a deeper raspy voice) - ALL OVER MY HAAAAND!(and back to high)
Try to make Me understand!
I swear, I spend so long on deciding which KD album I wanna listen to. lol They're all so damn good. Abigail 2 and Conspiracy are my favorites to sing along with though. Ah heck, they're ALL great to sing with.

09-06-2007, 05:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
dawn2006 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 50	Do you sing? I think I can not sing, even only me in the room. I think the reason is I think my voice is so ugly, and I am not good at singing. How can I sing?

09-06-2007, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shauna The Dead Status: Shauna The Dead Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kentucky, USA Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 6,444	Re: Do you sing? I can do death metal/cookie monster vocals.

09-06-2007, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
mserychic Status: Super Beaver Join Date: Oct 2004 Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 10,905	Re: Do you sing? I love singing as long as no one is in hearing distance from me. I normally hate my voice but it doesn't seem to bother me when I really get into a song.

09-06-2007, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
ardrum Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Gender: Male Age: 29 Posts: 9,214	Re: Do you sing? I get self-conscious with hearing myself sing, but a former roommate actually told me she thought I was really good. Hmm. Still, singing is definitely not something I'd be interested in doing in any serious way. As a joke, I used Garage Band on my laptop to record some funny songs (including singing) back in college. I enjoyed sharing them with my friends, since the nature of the songs was based in humor. They thoroughly enjoyed them, primarily due to the lyrics/music. It's not like my voice was the main strength, haha. __________________ AIM: adamhoef He ran because it grounded him in basics. There was both life and death in it; it was unadulterated by media hype, trivial cares, political meddling...It was all joy and woe, hard as a diamond; it made him weary beyond comprehension. But it also made him free.

09-06-2007, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jocelyn Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Age: 42 Posts: 163	Re: Do you sing? I do not sing well. That's for damn sure. However, I LOVE to sing and do it when I'm alone - mostly in my car. Singing is a great distraction from anxiety. It takes your mind out of the anxiety mindset and moves it to a more positive place. So, sing your heart out when you're alone. Who cares how it sounds? It feels good!

09-06-2007, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Noca Status: Spectacular Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 15,068	Re: Do you sing? i dont sing __________________ I is/was Dr. House, hi! “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."” --Isaac Asimov Very soon what will be considered news in America, is a day without a spree shooting.

09-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
katelyn Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 558	Re: Do you sing? I don't sing either, when anyone else is around. When I'm alone I do sing along to music I like, but I hate my voice and I get terribly out of tune. Oh, and I also do sing in front of other people when I'm drunk enough and the music is very loud.

09-06-2007, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrew White Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London UK Age: 31 Posts: 478	Re: Do you sing? I think I can sing. This has not yet been independently verified. __________________ I will meditate and then destroy you.

09-06-2007, 10:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Razorblade Kiss Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dancing on the corpse's ashes Age: 29 Posts: 3,686	Re: Do you sing? I love singing, makes me happy. __________________ Still I send all the time My request for relief Down the dead power lines Though I'm beyond belief In the help I require Just to exist at all Took a long time to stand Took an hour to fall Elliott Smith

09-07-2007, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Fragmntedsilence Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 654	Re: Do you sing? I love to sing, but unfortunately I wasn't blessed with a tolerable singing voice. Since I like to sing, I try to do it in places where I won't inflict my voice on others. I love to turn the volume up and sing at the top of my lungs in the car. You should try it. It releases a lot of tension. __________________ "In the house of Ignorance there is no mirror in which to view your soul." -Kahlil Gibran "When I look down, I miss all the good stuff. When I look up, I just trip over things." -Ani DiFranco

09-07-2007, 12:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
TorLin Status: MayTheForceBeWithYou Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Gender: Male Posts: 19,555	Re: Do you sing? i sing at times. really depends if i really know the words. but i beatbop in the shower a lot though. __________________ " You were deceived. And now, your Republic shall fall. "

09-07-2007, 02:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
Razorblade Kiss Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dancing on the corpse's ashes Age: 29 Posts: 3,686	Re: Do you sing? Singing in the shower is the most fun. I have my radio in the bathroom and I have a good time. haha __________________ Still I send all the time My request for relief Down the dead power lines Though I'm beyond belief In the help I require Just to exist at all Took a long time to stand Took an hour to fall Elliott Smith

09-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
novaks47 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: People's Republik of California Age: 30 Posts: 36	Re: Do you sing? Singing is great. I'm not that good, but i used to be. I just kinda stopped for about 3yrs, so I'm starting over. Getting better slowly. I wish i could growl, but never could. So, I'm working on KD style falsettos(sp?). Getting closer each week. I prefer nobody else hear, but some songs I just can't resist, reagardless of who's around. Yep, singing can deffinitly relief some stress. And don't worry how you sound, it takes a long time to get even get so-so. Everyone has to start somewhere! I'd love to someday be the frontman in a band, even if we never make it big, and all we do are the local joints. Damn that would be fun. __________________ "People Suck" -me

09-10-2007, 07:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
Qolselanu Status: ΔX Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: LA Gender: Male Age: 25 Posts: 2,616	Re: Do you sing? Rarely, and only in private. Since I am taking German in college I tried singing along with one of my favourite bands, Rammstein. It actually felt pretty good singing along this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_F9bQPt4yU Singing these particular lyrics from the song I linked aboive almost felt like a primal release even: Denn du bist was du isst, und ihr wisst was es ist. Awesome.

09-10-2007, 08:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
chong Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Do you sing? I love to sing. But I'll almost never sing while in front of another person[s]. If other people are singing along with me though, I feel fine, no matter how large the crowd. I don't know what it is... I've actually done karaoke before by myself, but it was always after a few drinks, so I don't think that should really count.

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