pop/rock audition song

[withoutlove78]

Posted: 7/7/06 at 10:42am

i already posted this on the main board but i haven't gotten any replies and i'm desperate! i know this isn't student related but you guys have helped me out a lot in the past and i'm hoping you can give me some good suggestions this time... pleaseeee and thank you!!


"ok so i have an audition coming up in couple days for the NYMF production of "emerald man" and i need 16 Bars of pop/rock music (NO musical theatre). I would have prepared sooner but I just found out and made an appointment to audition today... so if you guys could please help me out it would be much appreciated. i have a high pop/rock belt.. and i'm mostly familiar with just mus. theatre so i have no idea what to sing! any suggestions would be great! =)"

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 7/7/06 at 1:04pm

Old or new? Whats your voice type

Pinball Wizard by The Who is always fun

[withoutlove78]

Posted: 7/7/06 at 11:42pm

well i had mentioned that i have a high pop/rock belt.. but as for old or new, i would rather it not be toooo modern... late 80's/early 90's would prob be best.. but thanks for the suggestion! if you think of any more, let me know! =)

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 11:17pm

I think we're alone now- Tiffany
I hate myself for loving you-Joan Jett
Ironic- Alanis Morrisette
Our Lips are sealed(can be changed to my)- The Go gos
Hell is for Children- Pat Benetar(one of my faves)

[withoutlove78]

Posted: 7/9/06 at 1:36pm

thanks so much! i really appreciate it!

[withoutlove78]

Posted: 7/9/06 at 1:44pm

ooh and if you don't mind, i have another question... what do you think of black velvet by alannah myles? do you think it's too country? it shows that i have a clear belt which is sorta important for the part but still i don't know if it's pop/rock enough.. anyway sorry for all the questions haha.. i just need all the advice i can get =)

[sondheimsweetie07]

Posted: 7/9/06 at 7:44pm

i don't know about the black velvet song sorry.
I know this is kinda from a show, but "Let's hear it for the boys" from footloose is really popish 80's. I've used it for a lot of auditions and it works really well. It also gets pretty high at the end i can't tell you the exact note off hand.
good luck!

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 7/9/06 at 9:59pm

I love that song! If you can do it well, go for it. Its all about Elvis, hes my favorite!!!

[King Stevos]

Posted: 7/10/06 at 12:19am

if you can arrange it right where ever you will go, has great acting possibilities with a good lyric line.

[withoutlove78]

Posted: 7/10/06 at 12:34am

thanks so much everyone!

[StarsInMyHands]

Posted: 7/12/06 at 1:22am

I know "Footloose" is a musical, but I love "Holding Out For a Hero"! It's what I usually use for Pop/Rock. It's belty, edgy, and high energy! Just a suggestion.

[MarkRascati]

Posted: 7/12/06 at 2:15am

Do you mean like Chris Daughtry rocky?

If so, stereophonics - Maybe Tommorow could show off power.

If you're looking to show off stamina, Minus The Bear - Absinthe Party At The Fly Honey Warehouse would be good if you raised it a few keys.


But I do think footloose and grease are the best you can find.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/12/06 at 9:49am

Black Velvet could definitely work.

[withoutlove78]

Posted: 7/13/06 at 2:24am

thanks everybody =) i ended up doing black velvet but i haven't heard back yet soo i don't know! but anyway thanks again for the help!