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#1

Hair Audition

Ok, so I am auditioning for Hair and I need to sing a rock song. I am torn between Blackbird by the Beatles, I Want To Hold Your Hand by the Beatles, God Only Knows by The Beach Boys, and Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin. Which one do you think would be best? Obviously you don't know my voice or anything but if YOU were auditioning for Hair which would you pick? And do you have any other song suggestions? Thanks!
#2

Hair Audition

What kind of production is it (high school, college, community...)? Also, all the songs you listed seemed pretty mild. Which one shows off your rock voice better? Which one are you most comfortable with? Which part do you want? Good luck!
#3

Hair Audition

It's a college student-directed production. I would most likely be considered for Crissy or the ensemble, MAYBE for Sheila. And that's the thing: my "rock" voice is more pop-ish sounding. It's bubbly and bright...that's the only way I can describe it? I'm a very "cutesie" type.

Updated On: 10/4/10 at 06:48 PM

#4

Hair Audition

I don't know- what about some Pat Benatar, Bonnie Raitt, Heart, Chrissy Hynde... Hopefully- some of the real experts on this board will chime in! I always liked the song "Alone"- it's pretty powerful. I like Janis Joplin's "Piece of my Heart". I'm just thinking powerful female rock ballads. Anyway, hopefully, your thread will get more hits!
#5

Hair Audition

Somebody To Love by Jefferson Airplane?
#6

Hair Audition

Let's be practical. I have given this advice many times before and expect to do so for a long time to come.

Pick the song that is easiest to sight read unless you are taking your own well-rehearsed accompanist.

Many an audition has run aground on the shoals because the pianist couldn't play it.

The big one was in the 70s when so many young women sang The Miller's Son and so many accompanists did not learn it. Not pretty.

Hair may be a rock score, but many of the longer songs have a traditional structure and also require real voices. Find a rock song where the original singer had a legit instrument. Somebody To Love/Grace Slick is a real good example.


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#7

Hair Audition

Thanks so much for the advice, I do LOVE the song Somebody To Love!
#8

Hair Audition

Well based on your description of yourself, you are a a sure Crissy. So play that up, be sweet and soft.

Hair might be a rock score, but in my opinion the music really doesn't have a hard rock edge. Keep that in mind. I'm sorry I don't have an real suggestions as to song to sing but good luck!
#9

Hair Audition

Do you think Somebody To Love could come off as sweet and soft if done the right way?

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