I'm a semi-finalist in a karaoke contest and I'm looking for a crowd-pleasing karaoke song that meets the following requirements:
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posted by chara
on Apr 15, 2013 -
23 answers
How do I hire someone in New York City that can provide a very unique service for a bachelorette party? This would involve specific timing, possibly a costume, decent voice, decent looks, heaps of charm.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Mar 25, 2013 -
9 answers
I recently received a Arirang AR-36K karaoke machine. I have hooked it up to my TV and receiver, which has ports only for stereo sound from this input. It has two ports on the front for microphones, which I've plugged in; however, the sound input from the mics isn't mixed into the sound output. I know that the input is actually
happening, because the on-screen display reacts to my (terrible) singing, but it just doesn't get mixed -- and the menu option to turn up the microphone volume simply doesn't work (it gives the "command not allowed" icon whenever I press
any button on the requisite screen). The hardware microphone volume knobs seem to have no effect, either. Any ideas?
posted by sonic meat machine
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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Is there any software out there which can give me feedback on rhythm, timing and flow for language learning? Karaoke for Norwegian speech patterns?
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posted by Eltulipan
on Mar 18, 2013 -
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I could use some input on how I can pull off the bachelorette party I have envisioned, in New York City, in late May of this year. Keywords: fun (not raunchy), slumber party, karaoke, good food, overnight.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Mar 8, 2013 -
8 answers
Give me some Japanese artists/songs (based on my musical preferences) that would help me learn Japanese/impress people at karaoke!
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posted by Kamelot123
on Sep 20, 2012 -
9 answers
Does there exist a fancy karaoke venue in Manhattan? I'm turning 31 and I want to have a birthday party at a karaoke bar. I would also like to dress up.
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posted by millipede
on Sep 10, 2012 -
8 answers
Are there commercially available karaoke recordings that aren't shoddy re-recordings, often using synth instruments? Is that what they use at karaoke bars, and I've just never noticed?
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posted by patnasty
on Jul 14, 2012 -
9 answers
Help me find a karaoke song that fits my personality and musical abilities!
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posted by jph
on Jun 22, 2012 -
12 answers
Boston Karaoke Redux: Last asked in
2008, it seems DoReMi and Limelight are still the two box karaoke places to be at in the Boston area. Which one do you go to in 2012?? I ask this again because various yelp-type reviews may have changed the lay of the land.
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posted by whatzit
on Mar 15, 2012 -
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In Phoenix, Arizona (and surrounding areas) for the holidays and have two questions for locals re late-night drinking and karaoke...
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posted by slide
on Dec 24, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a piece of software that I can use to create a karaoke video with Japanese text that scrolls at a constant rate.
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posted by Vorteks
on Nov 14, 2011 -
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Etiquettefilter: During karaoke, what's appropriate when a song contains, e.g., a racial slur? Should you sing the lyrics as written? Substitute some other term? Not sing anything? Does the answer change depending on context - i.e., out with friends in private room, friends in public room, etc.? Specific instances discussed inside.
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posted by slide
on Nov 6, 2011 -
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Hacking around sound cancellation on Google+ and Skype: Two tier question here about a related problem. Firstly, a way to sidetrack the software audio limits of a Google+ Hangout. Secondly, a way to stop Skype from cancelling out audio from one half of a conversation.
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posted by 0bvious
on Oct 21, 2011 -
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I'm making a piece on and of karaoke with an experimental theatre company. What are your top 5 karaoke tunes - spectators, performers, and KJ's?
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posted by JaiMahodara
on May 6, 2011 -
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I have a personal goal to do karaoke in the future. It's not because I enjoy making a spectacle of myself in public or want to show off my singing voice (to the contrary!), it's because I currently have severe social phobia. I think doing something that anxiety-inducing would be a great stepping stone and I'd also like to use that hopefully positive experience as a marker for how far I've come. What songs would suit an otherwise mediocre female voice that surprisingly sounds decent singing
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths and most of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen? I'd prefer if the songs are available on your average bar's jukebox, but feel free to suggest obscure songs. Genre does not matter.
posted by Sara Bellum
on Apr 30, 2011 -
26 answers
Hi,
I have a song in my itunes that my daughter will be singing to at a recital. The teacher asked me to "change the song a few half steps up to key C". She said her students do it often, but I'm not computer savvy.
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Apr 20, 2011 -
21 answers
Karaoke in Japanese. Am looking for tracks with a karaoke version on YouTube for an event. This
old post has some great ideas, but sadly half of them have been removed from YouTube. What Japanese language songs do you sing at karaoke at the moment?! The more contemporary the better
posted by 0bvious
on Apr 1, 2011 -
6 answers
I would like to display Karaoke lyrics over a
live webcam feed. This means I might need a skype (or equivalent) plugin that plays the music & lyrics,
or find some karaoke software with the ability to display lyrics over a transparent background. (That is, to have windowless karaoke display, and run the webcam feed behind it. )
All the software (I can find) to play
.CDG (karaoke lyric standard) files forces them to be played with an image background, or over a video file.
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posted by 0bvious
on Mar 10, 2011 -
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I've caught karaoke fever. What are my best options for a karaoke player setup at home? I'm looking for more of a karaoke box setup where participants are able to enter a number on a remote to add a song to the queue or to use a laptop to remotely add songs, rather than a bar-style KJ setup that needs maintenance. Would be interested in either software or hardware solutions <$200. I can figure out the audio, but the software options are vexing!
posted by VulcanMike
on Dec 30, 2010 -
2 answers
Looking for a place to go out for karaoke next month for my birthday. I've looked through the previous karaoke + nyc tags, but still trying to narrow it down. Suggestions in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, please!
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posted by cmgonzalez
on Aug 27, 2010 -
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I lost a bet and now I owe the person I'm dating a karaoke song. My usual karaoke songs are useless here! What should I sing to impress and/or delight an awesome girl?
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posted by girlstyle
on Aug 26, 2010 -
78 answers
At-home karaoke party in Albany, NY: Is there a convenient, reasonably inexpensive way for us (me and my co-workers) to get a karaoke machine set up for a one-time, casual, outdoor get-together?
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posted by Jaltcoh
on Jun 22, 2010 -
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I am taking my friends to karaoke but I need song recommendation! (age group: 25~32)
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posted by jstarlee
on Jun 19, 2010 -
28 answers
My iMac built in mic sounds muffled again, after visiting a karaoke website. How can I correct this issue? The website was thekaraokechannel.com.
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on May 5, 2010 -
6 answers
NYC Travel filter: Please tell me where to find out about any of the following: (1) live music of the broadly indie rock variety, (2) unpretentious dance nights, and (3) karaoke.
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posted by Beardman
on Feb 8, 2010 -
23 answers
I am curious about karaoke musicians. What I mean by that is that I have noticed that a lot of karaoke music are re-creations of the original recordings. I am interested in the business, process, and culture of the musicians who re-create that music. We often get articles from reporters "embedded" in the entourage of a popular touring band - I was hoping that someone might recommend a feature article or book about the lives of these *ahem* unsung musicians. Thanks!
posted by Sully
on Dec 29, 2009 -
3 answers
Help me dress as a rock star for Christmas! My office Christmas party theme is come as your favourite rock star and I need ideas!
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posted by Jubey
on Nov 29, 2009 -
14 answers
NYC KaraokeFilter: Looking for a great karaoke place in Manhattan to hold a birthday party for about 20 or so people. We'd like to rent a private room. A big English songlist is a must, and the place should serve alcohol. Cool & loungey is a major plus. Thanks!
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posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell
on Sep 16, 2009 -
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I am travelling to Memphis in a couple few weeks. Where would be a good place for me to karaoke there, specifically on a Thursday or Friday?
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posted by 23skidoo
on Sep 8, 2009 -
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I'm singing in an outdoor wedding and am desperately looking for a karaoke version of Gershwin's "For You, For Me, For Evermore." I would prefer a version that starts at the refrain (right on "For you, for me..."). Any suggestions?
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posted by DeucesHigh
on Aug 25, 2009 -
4 answers
What's a good (and not terribly expensive) portable setup for adding AutoTune to live vocals? This would be in NYC, and the world needs to experience AutoTune karaoke.
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posted by anildash
on Aug 13, 2009 -
5 answers
Looking for a couple of funny, tasteful christmas songs that would likely have the backing track available.
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Aug 10, 2009 -
7 answers
Can you or anyone you know read Korean? Our favorite dive bar bought a Taijin Media Ziller TKR-880 karaoke machine, but the manual and menus are entirely in Korean and we can't figure out how to transfer songs to the unit via USB.
Here's the manual. Rick Astley needs your help!
posted by eamondaly
on Jul 11, 2009 -
8 answers
