karaoke or videoke singing
@SIMPLYD (90721)
Philippines
October 25, 2011 1:40am CST
Filipinos are said to be fond of singing. Give them a mike and they would sing, whatever they like to sing.
Parties would always be videoke singing, after eating. One cannot resist the microphone when it’s passed to you. I would always end up singing my one favorite piece “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, by FRanke Valle, when it’s my turn to sing. 
At home , in our bedroom , specially when our daughter is home for the school vacation, we would sometimes sing the videoke too. My husband and I would also sing and sometimes do a duet. 
But most of the time, it’s our daughter that we let sing, because she has a nice voice and good at singing. 
At home , in our bedroom , specially when our daughter is home for the school vacation, we would sometimes sing the videoke too. My husband and I would also sing and sometimes do a duet.
But most of the time, it’s our daughter that we let sing, because she has a nice voice and good at singing. 1 person likes this
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@jojobadillo (149)
• United States
25 Oct 11
I still remember the first thing I purchased with my own money was a second hand karaoke machine (2,000 pesos)back in the 80's .tom jones,engelbert,slow rock are my favorites back then.....how time flies.
I dare not sing a frank sinatra song(my way) whenever I go back to the Philippines for fearing of getting shot right between my eyes.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Woaw I remember our old karaoke machine 
I was still very little that time and dad brought it home from Japan, and I was the one who always sings, I remember there was a song Wake Up Little Susie but Luka is one of the song that I used to sing.
I was still very little that time and dad brought it home from Japan, and I was the one who always sings, I remember there was a song Wake Up Little Susie but Luka is one of the song that I used to sing.1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
yes jojo, back in the 80's it's still karaoke. And it's still cheap at 2k at that time. But now it's videoke already. So, are you joking when you say that you dare not sing My Way. 
enelym, Luka was that one . . his name was luka . . . ?
enelym, Luka was that one . . his name was luka . . . ?@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Yeah, i heard one in the news. So, do you think it's because of that particular song indeed? 
@ferbjohn69 (1127)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
I also love to sing using videooke.I love to sing Michael jackson songs like dirty diana,man in the mirror,gone too soon,black or white,and many more.I love the feeling when I sing.Even if I have colds I will still sing when other people tell me to do so.I love to sing and to express my feelings through it.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Nice to hear that you are a fan of Michael Jackson songs. I am a fan too of Michael Jackson, though i find his songs hard to sing. But maybe if i will always practice them, i might get good in singing them also. Though i can sing a bit of his Rock With You.
It's really nice to be able to sing a lot of songs. I guess, on rest days i better practice on our videoke in our bedroom.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Keep up that spirit my friend. In no time, you can sing those Michael Jackson pretty well. Practice makes perfect , so they say .
@ferbjohn69 (1127)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Yeah.Many songs of Michael Jackson are very beautiful,but many are very hard to sing.The only songs of him that I can sing very well are Gone too soon,black or white,heal the world,and will you be there.I find the other songs hard to sing especially Dirty Diana,and The way you make me feel..Hehe.But I am practicing to sing his songs well.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
25 Oct 11
Dear friend,
Singing with enjoyment really gives a large amount of relaxation and enjoyment. I love to dance while the those songs are heard especailly during concerts. At home I do keep it lightly. Moreover I hope there are lots of bands fo Filipinos. Here in India, I could see there are varieties of singers mixed with, may be whole lots of many styles. Shri.A.R.Rehaman one of living legent of Indian music recently received the Oscar that was mainly for hollywood movies. I wish to be a part of live music concert of Filipinos...
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Yes, not only are Filipinos fond of singing the videoke, even if they don't have a nice voice. It's their way of relaxation indeed.
In addition, we are also fond of concerts, as evidenced by the constant concerts being held by singers from abroad. What is nice though, is when they are here they also get Filipino background dancers and back-up singers. They also get other Filipino singers too.
David Foster together with other foreign singers and our own Charice Pempengco, will be having their concert within the month. Tickets are nearly sold out. It only shows Filipinos' love for concerts in addition to their own singing.
In addition, we are also fond of concerts, as evidenced by the constant concerts being held by singers from abroad. What is nice though, is when they are here they also get Filipino background dancers and back-up singers. They also get other Filipino singers too.
David Foster together with other foreign singers and our own Charice Pempengco, will be having their concert within the month. Tickets are nearly sold out. It only shows Filipinos' love for concerts in addition to their own singing.
@shanemae (1025)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Filipinos are truly indeed fond of singing.
that activity is never missed whenever there are gatherings or even just the ordinary days when we feel like singing.
this fondness would also somehow show how jolly Filipinos are.
sometimes we just sing our hearts out blessed with good voice or not we all sing.
but sometimes the ones who are not so blessed have the guts to sing out loud.
in our family Simplyd it is somehow a race on who gets the microphone.
everybody loves to sing so we race who gets the mic first and he/she gets to sing 1 whole cd of his/her choice.
in our family Simplyd it is somehow a race on who gets the microphone.
everybody loves to sing so we race who gets the mic first and he/she gets to sing 1 whole cd of his/her choice.1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Correct, shanemae!
Filipinos are so fond of singing along with a videoke specially. The moment they get hold of a microphone, they will surely sing to their hearts' content. They would only stop, if someone would beg to give them the chance to sing also.
Filipinos are so fond of singing along with a videoke specially. The moment they get hold of a microphone, they will surely sing to their hearts' content. They would only stop, if someone would beg to give them the chance to sing also. 
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Yeah right.Any celebrations and gatherings there is always karaoke or videoke.It really enjoying and fun to do.It will complete the celebration,Weather you can sing or not it doesn't matter as long as everyone is enjoying.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
What is good with the videoke singing in the party, is that you get to set aside your inhibition. It doesn't matter if your voice is not good, as long as you get to participate in the singing.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
I love singing too, but lately we don't get to use the videoke. And I'm so shy to just sing on any party. I usually sing when I am comfortable with the people I am with or in the house only 
That's too sad, sometimes when I try to sing in party I lose my voice and I don't really know why I don't have the normal voice I am in a friend's party...
But my favorite song in videoke is Never Been To Me
That's too sad, sometimes when I try to sing in party I lose my voice and I don't really know why I don't have the normal voice I am in a friend's party...
But my favorite song in videoke is Never Been To Me 
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
I love to sing but its seem singing don't love me back. lols. every time I sing usually sing up to five songs in a night only. No more than that. Because I'm afraid does who went to the party will go home because they thought theirs a riot going on. lols.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Oh i know how to sing that too, my friend. It's a nice song indeed.
maybe you get a bit nervous when with friends. So that explains why you lose your voice when you try to sing in a party. Usually, when i made to sing another one, i would opt for a a bit fast one. That way, my voice even if it's not good will not be emphasized.
maybe you get a bit nervous when with friends. So that explains why you lose your voice when you try to sing in a party. Usually, when i made to sing another one, i would opt for a a bit fast one. That way, my voice even if it's not good will not be emphasized.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Karaoke...yes,I like it too
We have home theater and we do love singing a lot.
Every occasion is not complete without singing.
I am not a good singer but like to sing with friends and it's really fun.
Wooo...I miss the microphone and I miss my friend who has a great voice.
We have home theater and we do love singing a lot.
Every occasion is not complete without singing.
I am not a good singer but like to sing with friends and it's really fun.
Wooo...I miss the microphone and I miss my friend who has a great voice.@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Yes, singing has been part of our lives, jaiho. That's why most of us have videokes or karaokes at home.
Just like you, i am not a good singer too, but when i am with friends, i get to sing also while the dance to my song. Singing with the family at home is also an enjoyable one, specially when my husband and i would do a duet.
@flowerfest08 (1677)
•
25 Oct 11
hi:)
yes we Filipino's love singing,and it's fun.but me personally I'm not fond of this because I'm shy, hehe I can't sing infront of other people, so I just sing in the shower and inside my room when I'm alone.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
You made me laugh with your remarks.
Actually, i am also shy to sing in parties. I really will not sing if others not as good as me in singing will not sing. Hearing them sing give me the confidence that if they can sing, why can't i. 
@timetravel (1425)
• United States
26 Oct 11
My stepdaughter-in-law is Filipino - she hates to sing! But - I have seen lots of videos on youtube of some great covers sung by Filipino singers. I was especially impressed with a Filipino folk singer from a bit back - possibly sixties? - who covered some of my favorite folk songs - Including an Old Peter, Paul and Mary favorite "Gone the Rainbow".
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
I guess, there are really some people who hates singing, specially when in a party. But maybe when they get drunk, they will have the courage to do so.
Yes my friend, there are a lot of very good Filipino singers. Most of them practices their singing through the videoke.
Yes my friend, there are a lot of very good Filipino singers. Most of them practices their singing through the videoke.