My Dulcet Tones

(This is the cringeworthy not so interesting bit)

This is also me. Yes, I admit it, I am a frustrated singer and actor who isn't scared to stand in front of a crowd of people and sing, on the basis that I don't know them and will never see them again.

 

This video was from a competition called Voice of the Ocean (on a cruise ship naturally). I managed second in the final, which I was happy with given the lady that beat me was a superstar.

 

The main thing to remember is - don't take it seriously.... it's just a bit of fun. I do it just for the hell of it... everyone should sing loud at least once every day, it's great for your soul.

 

I've linked below a few songs recorded using the excellent online tools of SingSnap and Smule. They are great fun and allow anyone to get their songs out of the shower and recorded for posterity.

 

Go on... try it out yourself... you know you want to...

 

 

Both of the sites I use have their independant merits. Both can also be used for free with a free account but also have a subscription based service where the choices and options are broader. Singsnap can be used both on PC and via an App on your mobile Device. Smule is available only as an App but can be used on a PC to listen. If you want to record on Smule  via a PC then you will need to download a mobile phone emulator that allows you to use Android Apps on your PC. I recommend Bluestacks, my go to app for this type of thing. 

 

Some sample songs recorded using Singsnap:-

1. Losing My Religion - REM

2. Happy - Pharrell Williams

3. Frank Sinatra Medley

4. Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins

5. Georgia on my Mind - Michael Bolton

6. It was a very good Year - Frank Sinatra

 

Some of my Songs recorded using Smule

1. I am Criminal - Eric Serra

2. Need You Now - Lady Antebellum (Duets are fun!)

3. Feeling Good - Michael Buble

4. Uncomfortably Slow - Newton Faulkner

5. February - Dar Williams

 

If you have any particular tune you would like to hear me butcher then put it in the comments below and I will see if I can oblige :)

 

Oh yes...one more thing... 

 

Did I mention I have my own 24 hour radio station? It plays a variety of tunes, current and classics and you can hear me on there live occasionally on my virtual DJ sets.

 

This is the link to the station, or you access via the player below. Just clickon the Flag to start the station :)