Karaoke vs. Professional Singers
With Hawai’i Stars in yet another season (with the beautiful Mailani Makainai as a judge,) I thought It would be a great chance to talk about the differences between Karaoke and Professional singers. Last season I really enjoyed listening to Tiffa Garza and her sister Connie Cruz (both of the famous Cruz ‘Ohana) yet, not only are they Professionals, but they went on stage and played their guitar to accompany themselves. Well, if Hawai’i Stars is a “Karaoke” contest, bringing the guitar on stage is just not right, and in fact in my eyes not fair. Well, they didn’t win so maybe it was more unfair to their doing well, but take the unfairness out of the picture and I liked them the best. There I said it, you were thinking it, so you’re welcome.
Well, I’ve been to a few Karaoke bars in my life and have noticed many similarities between the many singers I’ve heard. Yet, I’ve found many differences between Karaoke singers and the professional singers I work with. 10 to be exact. I don’t claim to be a singer, I’m not. Am I worthy to decide who can and cannot sing? Of course! Well, maybe not. Ok, no but this is my blog, you’re reading it, so it must mean you like what I say, or maybe you’re waiting to correct what I’m saying. Nice! Don’t take me so seriously folks, I love that people like to sing. So If you’re a Karaoke singer just have fun with it, and don’t take it too seriously. If you really are that good, someone would have invested money in you by now, and if you really, really are that good, call me.
So here’s the list baby! Starting from what I’m going to call number 10, all the way to my favorite difference.
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March 29th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
That is probably the most comprehensive and coherent comparison I’ve ever seen on the subject. Of course it’s the only one I’ve ever seen but that doesn’t detract from its brilliance
March 29th, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Keola, thanks for your comment. I’m glad to see that you get the humor in it.
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
OMG!!!!! You are the freaking BOMB DIGGATY YO! I was laughing my butt off, not only because of the mere facts, but I myself LOVE to sing Karaoke and so I could stradle the fence on this one, but it was HILRIOUS LOL LOL LOL! LOved it, loved it choke!
Mai
April 2nd, 2007 at 4:16 pm
And this is why I just love Mailani so much! Thanks Mai.
April 2nd, 2007 at 5:36 pm
by the way, Mailani you spelled your name wrong!
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Haha comparing karaoke singers to professional singers is ridiculous. Being a professional or singing karaoke has nothing to do with one’s ability to sing. Being a professional singer often depends more on your marketing strategy than true talent. Singing like any other skill needs practice and hard work. It’s about who’s experienced and not experienced. But obviously the majority of karaoke singers are inexperienced therefor they will lack tone, pitch and general control over their breath support and lyrnx. I’ve been taking vocal lessons for 8 years and sing both professionally and in karaoke. And it’s fun to kick everyone’s ass.
April 2nd, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Trevor: no question, it is ridiculous. In reality, that’s my point. This post is not about what it means to be a singer, but rather the common traits that I see demonstrated commonly in Karaoke singers. Recently I’ve learned that there is such a thing as a “Professional” Karaoke singer and as you can see from Mailani’s comments above, it is possible for a Pro to want to sing Karaoke. As you may or may not know, while it is true that singers need to work hard at their craft, it doesn’t mean that everyone can sing. The post is first, a humorous look at this skill and second not directed at you. It’s aimed at the Karaoke singers who take things too seriously, and indeed if they are serious, they don’t take the effort that you have to take singing lessons, and in most cases think they are too good to take lessons, hence #1 on my list. Thank you for your response to this apparently “hot” post.
March 12th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I sing at Karaoke, but I wouldn’t call myself a Karaoke singer… I just am not old enough to get a job performing anywhere right now… So really, you should definately put some more specific info as to what you mean… Professionals, as in pro singers over 18, or just professionals in general. K thank you, bye now… I have more important things to do.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Well the truth is most singers are truely karaoke singers…hows that..ask a singer there favorite singers or bands,, and ask them,,did you ever sing along,,humm sounds like karaoke singer to me..the truth is karaoke is fun to some and to others a great way to make liveing,,,but no matter what have fun…I am also a pro singer,and song writer,AND YES I HAVE A CONTRACT ,,but I love the fact I can take my band with me on a computer,,and it is always ready and I can keep all the money,,my band I sing in,,I have to share money and all the epuipment is mine..the 2 vans that haul it and the crew,,but a band is fun and I would never compare the 2 because my crew are very talented,,so see ya ,I have better things also to do..