1. KARAOKE. This is my top choice of things I want to do in Japan. I want to experience the original karaoke, with the private room and all. I've been told that serious karaokers even bring their own microphone. I can't wait!
Culture tip/word of the day: Jūhachiban (also ohako 十八番, literally, number 18). Many karaoke singers have one song which they are especially good at and which they use to show off their singing abilities. In Japan, this is called jūhachiban in reference to the 18 most popular kabuki plays....we'll get to that one tomorrow (thanks Wikipedia for the info). So...I need to start thinking about what my "Jūhachiban" will be... Any ideas? Anyone who attended my wedding last summer witnessed me & my bridesmaids singing my signature song, "Tiny Dancer", accompanied by the band which was absolutely fantastic. Since I've never done this particular song by myself (and certainly without Nikki close by), I might have to recruit some poor souls to help out. Elton John anyone? I hope you can "kara" a tune, "oke"...
Culture tip/word of the day: Jūhachiban (also ohako 十八番, literally, number 18). Many karaoke singers have one song which they are especially good at and which they use to show off their singing abilities. In Japan, this is called jūhachiban in reference to the 18 most popular kabuki plays....we'll get to that one tomorrow (thanks Wikipedia for the info). So...I need to start thinking about what my "Jūhachiban" will be... Any ideas? Anyone who attended my wedding last summer witnessed me & my bridesmaids singing my signature song, "Tiny Dancer", accompanied by the band which was absolutely fantastic. Since I've never done this particular song by myself (and certainly without Nikki close by), I might have to recruit some poor souls to help out. Elton John anyone? I hope you can "kara" a tune, "oke"...
2 comments:
I was at your wedding, I heard and saw you do your Tiny Dancer routine. I saw you do it at Mary Beard's wedding too. Trust me, Tiny Dancer is NOT your song and karaoke is not either. Respectfully submitted, your Mother
If you see that the patrons of the establishment you choose to perform in might not speak English you could alway sing it Anne's way. And if the song last all 12 verses I suggest doing it Lucky Chang's style and just start complaining about how long the song is. If people start booing (as they did at Lucky Chang's) just explain that it is the NYC Remix.
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