Are you ready to show the world how fearless you can be? With your voice?
Ways this could work.
You could stand on a busy station at rush hour and belt out a few tunes with nothing but an upturned hat on the ground and a scribbled list of songs.
If that’s too much, what about singing karaoke? It’s dark, you’re probably a few drinks under the table, and your friends are so pissed they’ll scream for more no matter how bad you are. Much easier. Plus you get to choose the song.
With that in mind, I now have the pleasure of presenting to you….
The Sing Your Truth Fearless Karaoke Extravaganza!
Yes, as some of you may have noticed from my ramblings on Twitter, I am almost done with preparations for the Big Move.
In less than 48 hours, you will find my usual divatastic insights and inspiration at my new address - SingYourTruth.com. (The site is still password-protected, so no peeking!)
There will be more details in the coming days, but as part of the launch of my new site, I’m putting together a very special video.
I wanted to do something different for the launch that was musical as well as challenging – that shows what it really takes to be fearless and independent of the good opinion of other people…
What else could it be but Karaoke – but with a twist!
What is it?
I’m putting together a short video of awesome people singing along, karaoke-style, to “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. (I know it’s cheesy. But I defy you to listen to this song and not want to rush out and conquer the world.)
And I want YOU to be in it.
What do you need?
A web cam, an internet connection, a microphone, possibly an MP3 player and probably a few stiff drinks.
But I can’t sing! Are you nuts???
You don’t even have to sing. You could speak it. You can play air guitar. Or do the Bob Dylan thing and hold up some cards with the words written on them. Or mime, even. But if you have a voice, use it!
Three easy steps to Karaoke Stardom!
- Here’s the YouTube link – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZhWmyAhWig
- Listen to the song through your headphones while recording yourself singing on your mic and webcam. Awesome crazy scary fun.
- Email me at thetinysoprano {at} gmail {dot} com to let me know you’ve done it!
Then I will edit together all of the videos I get into one song! It will be done with consideration and no one will be made to look foolish.
Sounds complicated…
I promise it’s easy.
The most important thing is that you sing along to the karaoke track without letting the actual karaoke track on to your recording.
That way it’s all easy-peasy for me to edit. This is important. 
So if you listen to the song through your headphones, make sure it’s not up too loud.
If your computer/software insists on recording what you are hearing through your headphones, then you may find it easier to just download the backing track as an MP3 and listening to it play from your iPod or MP3 player.
You can very quickly create an MP3 of the karaoke version by copying the YouTube url above into http://www.listentoyoutube.com/ and it will convert it to an MP3 that you can download. (This is fantastic for anything on YouTube by the way.)
Do I have to do the whole song?
You can do as much or as little as you like. The song is only 3 minutes long.
But for those of you who are a little less bashful, why not record the whole song first, then go in again and vary the camera shots? Perhaps a few close ups, or grab a friend and dance, or play air guitar or drums. Be creative 
But I really hate Queen/don’t even know this song!
Hmm, this is perfectly reasonable. If this is YOU, then why not film yourself APPLAUDING? I can then include you at the end giving all of the singers a cheer! If this is an option for you, just go ahead and do it NOW.
Then what happens?
The finished video will have a full credit sequence at the end with the names of everyone who appeared, as well as little profiles on my site for link love.
I may also approach you for an interview for the site afterwards – on how the experience may/or may not have scared you stupid, made you feel self-conscious, or a even encouraged you to be a little more fearless.
What if I’m just too embarrassed/scared/timid/paranoid to put my voice out there?
I know and I understand. Is there any way you can turn this into a challenge? An adventure? A personal epic battle against your own terrible fear goblin? As an opportunity to experience the fear of criticism but say **** it, I’m going to stand up and sing just for the joy of it?
I’m in! When do I do it?
Wheeee!!!!!!!!! Now get recording and email me to let me know you’ve done it by Thursday 15th July 9pm EST.
Comments – Sing It Back To Me! Literally!
If you’re up for being a star, add yourself to my glorious list of people who are striving to be Fearless in the Face of Karaoke! Join me in the comments….
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