I don't really know how the title is supposed to relate to this post but I'm digging Nick Drake at the moment so it will have to do. Speaking of Nick Drake, if you haven't heard his 1972 masterpiece Pink Moon then you need to IMMEDIATELY.
Today is Saturday and that means it's time for singing. Karaoke, meaning "empty orchestra" in Japanese, is an ancient art form that is believed to originate as far back as the 1970s. Originally played by throngs of Japanese men and women in dingy bars throughout Tokyo, karaoke has made its way across all countries and into the hearts of billions (especially my own). As a self-proclaimed champion of karaoke, here are some helpful tips on how to increase your performing stock:
1. When investing in home karaoke machines, be sure to pick up a Playstation 2 and the SingStar series. These games allow you to sing over the actual music videos, which makes for a more enjoyable experience when compared to the usual scrolling text karaoke. True story.
2. Perform! No one likes it when people just stand up on stage (or in front of a television) and refuse to move. It's boring and should be illegal. True story.
3. Make sure there are plenty of drinks on hand. Karaoke is just awkward if you're sober. True story.
On a final note, if any of my faithful readers have pictures of you and your friends playing karaoke, be sure to post them!
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True Story. All those points were very well put. Check out my post "Dancing with a Homeless Guy" for a story about some of my Chinese karaoke exploits: http://scratchtheitinerary.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-08-08T23:20:00-07:00&max-results=7
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