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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:46 am Post subject:
Oh ya I love singing, but cant not get myself to do it infront of other people.
Ive always loved to sing ever since I was a kid. So for me its a big risk singing infront of other people cause they might think im horrible! So I just keep my dirty mouth shut, lol
But Im actaully really lucky because im home alone almost all the time and so I can sing whenever I want to. Its really fun
I know how you guys feel. I wish I could sing, but i'm to afraid to do it (even alone). I'm trying to start a band and i play guitar and i'm trying to write some lyrics, but i'm to scared too sing them.
Maybe next time you're in the car with friends or family and they are singing along, turn the music up loud so that no one can hear you, and problem solved! You get to sing! I'm sure you could get used to it in time
Plus, if everyone is singing, the attention isn't really on you. Everyone is probably listening to their own voice, not anyone elses. At least that's how it is when I sing in the car with my sister.
I play in a band where we are all kind of lazy and just go eh, who should sing now? We all sing really bad (I play in a punk band, so it doesn't matter really:P).
Allthough I would say my personality isn't fit for playing in a punk band, an old friend of mine and I started the band, so I feel I should stick to it as long as he does. And also I really like punk. I also play in the band looking to overcome my shyness. It hasn't been any progress so far though and I'm still shy around the band members (after 4 years )
But I think it's odd that I am able to sing but not talk. I think the other band members agree to that. Maybe it's because when you play in a band and have a microphone in front of you, you just have to. No other choice.
Joined: Sep 26, 2008 Posts: 171 Location: United Kingdom
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject:
Great thread. For me, this is a strange one, but I feel that my life has two halves. Before I developed social anxiety my life was quite different. I used to have ambitions to be a singer and wrote many songs. Though I never made it, I did perform live concerts in front of people, got played on the radio and even appeared on television playing music. I was quite cavalier back then and didn't think twice about nerves and the rest of it. I couldn't do it now, though it's a shame because performing songs expressing how you feel is such a wonderful outlet for your emotions.
_________________ "Sunday is gloomy, my hours are slumberless, dearest the shadows I live with are numberless..."
Great thread. For me, this is a strange one, but I feel that my life has two halves. Before I developed social anxiety my life was quite different. I used to have ambitions to be a singer and wrote many songs. Though I never made it, I did perform live concerts in front of people, got played on the radio and even appeared on television playing music. I was quite cavalier back then and didn't think twice about nerves and the rest of it. I couldn't do it now, though it's a shame because performing songs expressing how you feel is such a wonderful outlet for your emotions.
I have social phobia, but I still plan on becoming a very successful singer. I don't know how I can deal with people the public eye, but...I'm hoping that I'll be cured by the time I make it.
Joined: Sep 26, 2008 Posts: 8 Location: Connecticut, USA, but right now Firenze, Italia
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject:
The only time I can sing is in my car alone. Not stopped at a traffic light where people can see. The perfect situation is at night when it's pitch black and nobody can see me in the car.
I also can't listen to music without headphones in front of anyone. If I'm alone in a room with my music and and anyone comes in, I immediately turn it off.
_________________ It seems closed minds are always connected to open mouths...
Joined: Aug 08, 2008 Posts: 142 Location: California
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:56 am Post subject:
kuhtreen wrote:
GloomySunday wrote:
Great thread. For me, this is a strange one, but I feel that my life has two halves. Before I developed social anxiety my life was quite different. I used to have ambitions to be a singer and wrote many songs. Though I never made it, I did perform live concerts in front of people, got played on the radio and even appeared on television playing music. I was quite cavalier back then and didn't think twice about nerves and the rest of it. I couldn't do it now, though it's a shame because performing songs expressing how you feel is such a wonderful outlet for your emotions.
I have social phobia, but I still plan on becoming a very successful singer. I don't know how I can deal with people the public eye, but...I'm hoping that I'll be cured by the time I make it.
You know, the thing about you kuhtreen, is that you already know you have talent. All is left is for you to deal with stage fright.
I am almost confident that with time, you'll be able to perform in front of people. I just know it.
Just look at Dane Cook or Morrissey... both started out really shy.
GloomySunday, I'm not sure, but don't you think you just have "rust" from not performing for a while?
In the words of Morrissey of the Smiths, "shyness is nice and shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life you'd like to".
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