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Cotton
05-17-2008, 02:46 PM
When you first started to sing ho long did you practice every day? Did you start by mimicing someone or was that just your own? I sing in some small churches in my area and I have a deep voice so I try to mock the way you sing and was curious. God bless.
rossid
05-17-2008, 02:56 PM
Is practice supposed to help? I'm tone deaf so any suggestions are appreciated. :P
MacPowell
05-20-2008, 03:00 PM
Well, I suppose when I was real young I tried to copy my dad's singing. He's a very good singer and guitar player. But I definitely learned phrasing and singing from so many artists that I sang along with on the radio. I tried to sound like everyone from Michael Jackson to Phil Collins. Yeah, I know, big difference in those voices. I remember trying to sing along with "We Are the World" (kids asks your parents) and trying to do impressions of every single singer on that song. In my mind I sounded just like all of them, from Bob Dylan to Lionel Richie. But I'm sure that I just sounded like me. But singing those songs by those artists gave me a lot of experience and technique lessons. Good luck! Mac
JanetRN
05-20-2008, 03:08 PM
LOL too funny Mac.. I think we all try to sound just like .... YOU! :P
Marmoo68
05-20-2008, 03:14 PM
LOL!! I sound so funny trying to sing along to Mac!! Well, actually I sound funny no matter who I am singing along with!! :eek: That is why I roll the windows up and turn the volume way up. So I can't hear myself!!:P
shabbychica
05-20-2008, 03:22 PM
LOL!! I sound so funny trying to sing along to Mac!! Well, actually I sound funny no matter who I am singing along with!! :eek: That is why I roll the windows up and turn the volume way up. So I can't hear myself!!:P

Mary! You are so funny! But coming from someone [like me] who can't sing - I do the same thing! Why! I just did it today - trying to sound like Mac on the song "Come Together" and "Blessed Assurance"... lol. It's fun! :P
Mandy Robbins
05-20-2008, 03:31 PM
Mary! You are so funny! But coming from someone [like me] who can't sing - I do the same thing! Why! I just did it today - trying to sound like Mac on the song "Come Together" and "Blessed Assurance"... lol. It's fun! :P

I sing at the top of my lungs in the car until I get to a red light, then I stop.... then start again as soon as the car is rolling. Jontel and I got so carried away screaming out "Rockstar" on our trip this weekend that we missed our turn!

If you ever wondered what can bridge the gap between a mom and her 6-year-old.....
shabbychica
05-20-2008, 03:33 PM
I sing at the top of my lungs in the car until I get to a red light, then I stop.... then start again as soon as the car is rolling. Jontel and I got so carried away screaming out "Rockstar" on our trip this weekend that we missed our turn!

If you ever wondered what can bridge the gap between a mom and her 6-year-old.....

Well, atleast she sings!! Derek is back there doing the whole air drum thingie! LOL :rolleyes:

I lub you MANDIKA!!!!!
Mandy Robbins
05-20-2008, 03:35 PM
Well, atleast she sings!! Derek is back there doing the whole air drum thingie! LOL :rolleyes:

I lub you MANDIKA!!!!!

I lub u 2

The child knows there is no Santa or Easter bunny, but it broke her heart when I told her Billy Brown wasn't really running for president.
shabbychica
05-20-2008, 03:37 PM
I lub u 2

The child knows there is no Santa or Easter bunny, but it broke her heart when I told her Billy Brown wasn't really running for president.


You know what? I was kind of sad too! :(

Here's the good news though....:o

I told Derek *he* will BILLY BROWN for me!!! So he can be BB for her too!!!!

LOL
Marmoo68
05-20-2008, 03:37 PM
Mary! You are so funny! But coming from someone [like me] who can't sing - I do the same thing! Why! I just did it today - trying to sound like Mac on the song "Come Together" and "Blessed Assurance"... lol. It's fun! :P


LOL!!! So glad I could make you chuckle!! :P :P I wish I could sing. But whether I am singing along with Mac, or whoever, it is still a joyful noise unto the Lord!! Though "noise" it may be!! LOL!!
Mandy Robbins
05-20-2008, 03:39 PM
LOL!!! So glad I could make you chuckle!! :P :P I wish I could sing. But whether I am singing along with Mac, or whoever, it is still a joyful noise unto the Lord!! Though "noise" it may be!! LOL!!

Did you ever see the veggie tales with the song where Bob is translating what Larry is saying in spanish and he's saying "He wishes he could sing.. like the cucumber.. but he can't... can't even whistle"
Marmoo68
05-20-2008, 03:50 PM
Did you ever see the veggie tales with the song where Bob is translating what Larry is saying in spanish and he's saying "He wishes he could sing.. like the cucumber.. but he can't... can't even whistle"

No, afraid I have not. I have never seen any of the VeggieTales videos. I don't have kids, and never had the chance to see them. They look like they would be very cute though. Correct me if I am wrong, but did Third Day have something to do with one of the VeggieTales videos??
shabbychica
05-20-2008, 03:54 PM
No, afraid I have not. I have never seen any of the VeggieTales videos. I don't have kids, and never had the chance to see them. They look like they would be very cute though. Correct me if I am wrong, but did Third Day have something to do with one of the VeggieTales videos??

about VT, but Emmo Gomer showed me this one (http://maxlucado.net/shopping6.00/shopexd.asp?id=25198). I want it!!! :cool:
Marmoo68
05-20-2008, 03:59 PM
about VT, but Emmo Gomer showed me this one (http://maxlucado.net/shopping6.00/shopexd.asp?id=25198). I want it!!! :cool:


That must be what I had heard about!!! The Water Beetles!! How cute!! LOL!! I need to see that one myself!! I think they should do a Saturday morning cartoon of Third Day!! Now wouldn't that be cute!! They would look just like they do on the Toons t-shirts and they could have all kinds of wonderful adventures!! Or maybe I am just so sleepy this just sounds like a good idea. :P :P
Kansas Wheathearts
05-20-2008, 04:54 PM
Well, I suppose when I was real young I tried to copy my dad's singing. He's a very good singer and guitar player. But I definitely learned phrasing and singing from so many artists that I sang along with on the radio. I tried to sound like everyone from Michael Jackson to Phil Collins. Yeah, I know, big difference in those voices. I remember trying to sing along with "We Are the World" (kids asks your parents) and trying to do impressions of every single singer on that song. In my mind I sounded just like all of them, from Bob Dylan to Lionel Richie. But I'm sure that I just sounded like me. But singing those songs by those artists gave me a lot of experience and technique lessons. Good luck! Mac

Ok, the "We are the World" comment :D ...we sang that at graduation the year I graduated HS (I actually had a solo in it, my one and only). Now that dates me, older than Mac!
jesus loves me
05-20-2008, 05:17 PM
Reading these posts made me feel good- i'm not the only one trying to sound likd mac and failing at it! there's only one mac!
Mandy Robbins
05-20-2008, 06:34 PM
No, afraid I have not. I have never seen any of the VeggieTales videos. I don't have kids, and never had the chance to see them. They look like they would be very cute though. Correct me if I am wrong, but did Third Day have something to do with one of the VeggieTales videos??

Yeah, Bob the tomato thinks he sounds like Mac when he sings Sweet Home Alabama.:D :D
Marmoo68
05-21-2008, 01:12 AM
Yeah, Bob the tomato thinks he sounds like Mac when he sings Sweet Home Alabama.:D :D


Maybe Bob should make a guest appearance on Third Day's next CD!! :P
Mandy Robbins
05-21-2008, 03:09 AM
Maybe Bob should make a guest appearance on Third Day's next CD!! :P

You mean he's not going to be on the tour with them!?!

No one told me that! Well now I don't have to decide whether or not to wear my Gomer shirt or my Veggie Tales shirt...
Whew! One less thing to worry about.
Cindee
05-21-2008, 03:24 AM
I tried to sound like everyone from Michael Jackson to Phil Collins.

I'm so glad your "trying" didn't work! Even though MJ was a legend in his earlier time and Phil was great too ~ there would've never been a TD! I know I'll never come close to sounding like anyone that actually has the God-given talent to sing, I'm glad it's you I'm trying to sing like and not them. Although, occasionally, in the kitchen...I'll "heehee" and moonwalk! Mac, can't ya get a signature move????????
Gaudete
05-21-2008, 03:04 PM
I could never sing with you, Mac....you sing in the wrong key for me! When I try, it's either too low or I have to reach up into falsetto and I sound like a gerbil. sigh.............
Jason
05-21-2008, 03:05 PM
I could never sing with you, Mac....you sing in the wrong key for me! When I try, it's either too low or I have to reach up into falsetto and I sound like a gerbil. sigh.............

Gerbils sing? I know chipmunks do but ...
SmileyFreak1981
05-21-2008, 06:59 PM
I just try to sing songs the best I can and make them my own. :) But I do sing every day, even if it's just in the car to and from work.

When I do listen to songs, and sing along, I try to mimic their runs and such, or try to copy the subtlety or strength of how they sing particular phrases. I'm fairly confident in my vocal ability, but come lately, I'm more into watching how people perform songs, and how they bring that across visually and connect with an audience. That's something I'm lacking and would like to improve on.
Cotton
05-22-2008, 04:17 AM
I think the best songs that I can sing with Mr. Powell are "Innocent" and "Carry My Cross." Thank you for replying sir.
Mandy Robbins
05-22-2008, 04:51 AM
What I lack in talent I make up for in ENTHUSIAM!!!!

I'm not so good with pitch, but Loud is something I know!
shabbychica
05-22-2008, 08:01 AM
What I lack in talent I make up for in ENTHUSIAM!!!!

I'm not so good with pitch, but Loud is something I know!

I'm so the same the way!!! lol:P
Howlin' Wolf
05-22-2008, 10:09 AM
so are you chics singing in a deep voice trying to sound like mac?

i bet thats funny to hear.

jason(cannot sing like mac)
Marmoo68
05-22-2008, 03:32 PM
so are you chics singing in a deep voice trying to sound like mac?

i bet thats funny to hear.

jason(cannot sing like mac)


Yes I am, and yes it is. Thus the loud volume and rolled up windows!! :P
ExtravagantlyLoved
05-22-2008, 03:47 PM
I just try to sing songs the best I can and make them my own. :) But I do sing every day, even if it's just in the car to and from work.

When I do listen to songs, and sing along, I try to mimic their runs and such, or try to copy the subtlety or strength of how they sing particular phrases. I'm fairly confident in my vocal ability, but come lately, I'm more into watching how people perform songs, and how they bring that across visually and connect with an audience. That's something I'm lacking and would like to improve on.
That post could have been written by me. :D

I never have spent a whole lot of time practicing. I just naturally sing all the time, so that counts as my practicing. I've kinda done what Mac said. The only time I ever practice anything, is when I'm getting ready to "perform." Then I'll make sure to practice whatever I'm singing to make sure I know it well.

I think singing is something I'm going to be working at my entire life, and I hope that as more and more time passes I get better and better.
ExtravagantlyLoved
05-22-2008, 03:50 PM
so are you chics singing in a deep voice trying to sound like mac?

i bet thats funny to hear.
I know it's funny when I try. I've always had a pretty good range for a female, but I'm still not a guy. ;)
Mandy Robbins
05-22-2008, 04:18 PM
I have the perfect range for Six little ducks and Itsy bitsy spider.
ExtravagantlyLoved
05-22-2008, 04:20 PM
I have the perfect range for Six little ducks and Itsy bitsy spider.
Which is oh so important for a mommy. :)
jesus loves me
05-22-2008, 04:27 PM
Mac sings in my range and i do 'best' with a song i'm not fond of - "mountain of god". my voice rasps well on that one!
Kansas Wheathearts
05-22-2008, 05:21 PM
so are you chics singing in a deep voice trying to sound like mac?

i bet thats funny to hear.

jason(cannot sing like mac)

Chics?
Haven't referred to myself or been referred to in that way in, well ever.

For me, I don't want to sing like Mac, I like to sing with Mac in either harmony or some kind of back up. If there aren't backgrounds then I make up my own ;)


BTW: Cotton, I bet you rock at Innocent or Carry My Cross those are awesome songs to just sing it out with!
Howlin' Wolf
05-22-2008, 05:35 PM
Yes I am, and yes it is. Thus the loud volume and rolled up windows!! :P

I WANT TO HEAR!!!
SmileyFreak1981
05-22-2008, 05:50 PM
I think singing is something I'm going to be working at my entire life, and I hope that as more and more time passes I get better and better.
Ditto. :cool:


so are you chics singing in a deep voice trying to sound like mac?

i bet thats funny to hear.

jason(cannot sing like mac)
The closest I come to having a deep, rockin' manly voice is when my throat is froggy from bad allergies or a cold. :P Which is funny to hear indeed. :D


For me, I don't want to sing like Mac, I like to sing with Mac in either harmony or some kind of back up. If there aren't backgrounds then I make up my own ;)
I do that too. :D Sky Falls Down, though, I can sing melody with Mac on.
Marmoo68
05-23-2008, 01:10 AM
I WANT TO HEAR!!!

LOL!! But then I would be responsible for your death, since I KNOW you would die laughing!! I just couldn't live with myself!! :P ;)
Cotton
05-29-2008, 01:04 PM
so are you chics singing in a deep voice trying to sound like mac?

i bet thats funny to hear.

jason(cannot sing like mac)

I have a deeper voice and can't sing with alot of the women artist, except Amy Grant.
Cotton
05-29-2008, 01:07 PM
Chics?
Haven't referred to myself or been referred to in that way in, well ever.

For me, I don't want to sing like Mac, I like to sing with Mac in either harmony or some kind of back up. If there aren't backgrounds then I make up my own ;)


BTW: Cotton, I bet you rock at Innocent or Carry My Cross those are awesome songs to just sing it out with!


Thanks, but I don't want to try in front of Third Day, I'm not that good and I'd probably faint.