Pop song
Pop song
#0Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 7:12pm
Ok, first of all, I know how some people here get annoyed by these posts, and never thought I'd post one, BUT... I really would like some feedback...
I posted on the main board, but only got one helpful reply... so, I figured I'd try here...
For an audition this weekend, they requested I prepare 16 bars of a pop song. Mind you, this is a dancers-call; they've already heard me sort'a butcher "Purpose" and "Try to Remember" at the generals; singing is not my strong point, and I'm quite sure that I'm being called for my dance background. That said, I would like to not make an @ss out of myself.
The thing is, I don't really listen to pop. Never have... I'm an alternative music guy. It was suggested I sing Give it To You by Jordan Knight... sounds interesting.
Anyone have any other suggestions? What kind of pop is appropriate for an audition like this? A friend suggested maybe doing a swing tune... would that be considered pop? It's for an 80's Lloyd Webber show... should I stick to 80's pop? Would a song from a contemporary 'poppy' musical be ok?
Thanks...
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. - Randy Pausch
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#1re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 7:24pmWell you could sing an ABBA song! A nice straight forward one to sing would be Angels by Robbie Williams... it's quite a big range but it's a really nice song! If i had to sing a pop song i personally would choose something like Leave Right Now by Will Young. Whams Jitterbug would be really good and you could boogie about to it!
#2re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 8:57pmBeergoggles you continue to prove why I love your posts-Robbie Williams is amazing. Sing Angels!! It's Brilliant!!
#3re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 9:18pmGoing to search for it and see if the sheet music is available...
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. - Randy Pausch
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#4re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 9:20pmThe Fly by U2. Just the falsetto section.
#5re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 9:22pm
It is...Check amazon.com amazon.co.uk for sure
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#6re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 9:25pmThanks Kelrel... it is a classic song and i don't think it's very well known in the states... although it should be lol!
#7re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 9:27pmI cringe when I hear Jessica Simpson sing it. Angels is one of my all time favorite songs. It is so beautiful. I think that should have been RW's first release here in the states instead of Millennium.
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#8re: Pop song
Posted: 6/2/05 at 9:28pmMillenium... arrr back to my youthful days! I think his best has been Angels... although the Swing When You're Winning Album really showed off his talent and range!
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#9re: Pop song
Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:51pmDid you have any luck finding your song?
#10re: Pop song
Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:54pm"Swing When You're Winning" is one of my favorite CD's !!!
#11re: Pop song
Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:07pm
My favorite Robbie Williams song is his cover of "Mr. Bojangles," though I have been known to blast his poppier music from my car loudly on summer days. "Kids," "Rock DJ," and "Let me Entertain you" are awesome songs - and for some reason I love the live audio recording I have of him singing "Wonderwall" by Oasis. He gets the crowd to sing for him at one point, and its luscious.
OK, i'm done. Always excited when Robbie Williams is a topic.
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