Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
#1Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 3:39pmhttp://www.jasonrobertbrown.com/weblog/2008/07/contest_time.php
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#2re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 5:32pm
I think it's awesome - but why two male songs and one female song? "Stars and the Moon" is overdone but why not "Christmas Lullaby". And outside of Songs for a New World there's "And I Will Follow" or maybe "Letting You Go"
Can't wait to hear the submissions, though.
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#3re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 6:33pm
Aw man, I wish that JRB wrote songs for legit sopranos.
"Christmas Lullaby" would be a lot better for my voice than "I'm Not Afraid."
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
Updated On: 7/28/08 at 06:33 PM
#4re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 7:08pmHahah reading it totally inspired me to record myself with the tracks playing... WOW. BAD idea, Sam.
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#5re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 7:36pm
hahah I JUST finished reading about that contest before signing on on here.
yeah, bad choices JRB.
Two similar-[ish] guy songs and one not-so-rangy women's song?
oh well, I'm interested to listen to the entries.
#6re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 7:44pm
Typical, it's the one show of his (that's been released properly on CD anyway) that I don't know very well. Booo!
Although I do know 'She Cries'. Think I should give it a bash, despite being a lassie? 
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#7re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/28/08 at 9:52pm
It seems interesting, so I went and did it. :)
Here's the link for my little "performance." Vote, only if you want to.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VZZMtyWqu5E
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#8re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 1:58am
#9re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 2:30amI don't get why he chose "She Cries"...he hates that song.
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#10re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 3:42am
i don't know why i always give in....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TsFURctnQg
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#11re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 7:21am
I don't get why he chose "She Cries"...he hates that song.
Why would you want to listen to a song you love be butchered by deluded people all over the world?
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#12re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 8:30amI love how he breathes along with the music.
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#13re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 12:09pm
Wow, Jess, that was fantastic! Thank you for cementing my decision not to enter--I'll leave the belting to the experts.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
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#14re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 2:34pm
I really like this guy; although his voice sounds familiar.
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#15re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 5:05pmspork, you're ridiculous. enter! it's all in good fun!
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#16re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 6:01pm
I tried singing it today and I can't belt for the life of me. 
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
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#17re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 8:11pm
If I can do it, you can do it. :)
I am DEFINITELY a legit soprano, not a belter. But I think it sounds decent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAeCayz8WE0
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#18re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 8:39pm
Just sent mine in but theyre not showing up on the website yet.
You all sound great!
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#19re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/29/08 at 11:24pm
Here's my King of the World.
That was very beautiful, Jess!!! what a tone you have.
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#20re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/31/08 at 5:29pmaww thank you!
#21re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/31/08 at 5:33pm
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#22re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/31/08 at 10:33pm
Here's mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHWQi92CQXc
I'd love comments from you guys!
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#23re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/31/08 at 10:39pmSpork! You know I think you should enter. You have a great voice. I'll say it again and again!
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#24re: Jason Robert Brown Posts Singing Contest On His Blog
Posted: 7/31/08 at 11:59pm
Okay, guys, I finally gave in and posted my own entry.
https://www.sporkgoddess.com/schtuff/lala/imnotafraid2.mp3
I'm off at times and, again, this is not ideal for my voice type! But I tried my best. Like you guys said, it's just for fun.
Edit: Oh, if for some reason you want to vote for me, my name is Katie.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
Updated On: 8/1/08 at 11:59 PM
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