I agree with Donny, it's all just entertainment, like it or not. Never underestimate the buying taste of the public.
Terry

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jam on,
Terry http://imjazzed.homestead.com/Index.html

UD is correct.

To be more specific:

Kara means empty (as in like Kara-te, means empty hand).

Oke I believe means sound or music. So...Empty music (or a minus one)...with (ahem) 'live' vocal

For those people mimicking the mini disc...two words.."milli vanilli".

I entertain.
I use MD's.
I use MP3's.
I play live. (REALLY, really live)
I play pc-assisted.
I play sequences.
I play arranger tracks.
I play over top of my own custom tracks.
The key here is .... I PLAY.
I think the public is slowly straining the "juice" out of live entertainment, by trying to do it themselves. Sure, many people can sing, and many "K" lovers are truly dynamic singers, but keep it in it's place. I'm not trying to stop the fun.... I'm just trying to educate the drinking crowd to a better way of thinking. What we have here....... (remember that one??)
I'm ok .... just sad.

[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 07-13-2003).]

Dont be sad....be happy that your a great musician/entertainer and are able to make your living doing it!!!

regarding "Never underestimate the buying taste of the public".

I use a similar phrase "Never overestimate the musical taste of the public". Remember, we play to people who think "I just called" is Stevie Wonders best song!

Dave, I would not argue the fact at all that Karaoke is not my form of entertainment either. I think the term live though is stretched here to mean live human beings as opposed to say just a jukebox playing in the corner.

It certainly is sad that audiences are willing to accept this as quality entertainment though. There are some inventions that are better left to living rooms at home or perhaps even the drawing board.
Terry

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Terry http://imjazzed.homestead.com/Index.html

Like it or not ...the Dreaded "K" word is World Wide!!! And getting bigger by the minute! Just look around most establishments all have a designated day for Karaoke Night.....people are "hams" and love to sing...add some Alcohol to the Mix and "Bang" your a Star....singing wildly to more people who are Blasted!!! It's a crazy form of entertainment..but it brings in the bucks to the owners and everyone is happy, thats the bottom line! It keeps people drinking while they wait their turn to belt out a tune [salted peanuts used to do that :>)] it doesnt matter if they sing good or not....It's Entertainment for the masses. Trivia Night, Karaoke Night, Live Bands, Strippers, or whatever...It's all entertainment somhow!

You know what the sad thing is? "Live" musicians think we, as arranger musicians, are one step away from karaoke! How frustrating is THAT?!? Ughhhh!!

Pass the paxil .

Donny,

I don't care what anyone says--I'm not gonna' take my clothes off on stage. I just don't look good naked anymore. Wow, there's a song with that title.

"I Don't Look Good Naked Anymore"

Stepped out of the shower, and got a good look at myself
grey haried, pot bellied, I thought I was somebody else
I saw my reflection in the mirror, on the bathroom door
I just don't look good naked anymore

So I'm going upstairs and turn my, bathroom mirror to the wall
I hung it there when I was trim and tall
I used to pose and flex and stretch, until my arms got sore
I guess I don't look good naked anymore

CHORUS:
I used to go out with the girls, I loved them one and all
now they don;t very close to me
because they're afraid I might fall

I went to the doctor, for my annual medical exam
Standing there in the buff, suddenly he said "Man"!!!
I said what is it doc, some fatal disease
I've got to know the score
He said "NO" you just don't look good naked anymore

Chorus2:
Me and Nancy had a dancin style, some folks thought it was unique
now it's only when were back to back
That we're dancing cheek to cheek

Went down to the nude beach, to have some seaside fun
stetched out in my birthday suit, soaking up the sun
somebody said there's an old white whale, washed up on the shore
I just don't look good naked anymore

My arches have fallen, the grim reaper's callin'
and my fanny's draggin' the floor
I just don't look good naked anymore!

Cheer up guys and gals--it's Monday,

Gary