Mobile hotspots in the parks?

[BRWombat]

The tragedy of the practice of castrating young boys is that so many had it forced on them when they really had no singing talent whatsoever. But since castrati could earn a buttload of money, some poor parents--as in impoverished--had it done. The only advantage to being castrated was, if done before age 12, was it would prevent baldness. Alas, it was a double-edged sword, as they would be unable to continue the family line as well. Can you imagine how many families ceased to exist because they castrated all their sons in an effort to improve their financial condition?

Can't defend the practice at all -- but it does come to mind that that last option might be seen as an improvement over the family ceasing to exist because of starvation. :(

Sooo.... Have you suggested that to Alex? :D:

When his voice cracked once while we were running through Wimoweh in rehearsal, most of the shouts were to "Record his solo now!" -- but yes, the other option was floated by a few.

[Shorty82]

No. I couldn't. Not after my voice cracked that first time.

Before that, I got standing ovations any time I sang solos anywhere. Afterward, people ran in terror.

I can attest to this. He can't sing worth a toot. I can't really talk though, I can't carry a tune in a bucket myself. My brother got the musical talent in the family.

[Big Wallaby]

Funny thing about that is that I can carry a tune. So when I was in middle school and high school, I was in Ensemble. However, I was only there so the other guys could follow me, and then sing over me.

[DragonFox98]

I so enjoy listening to others sing....because, to put it frankly, I cannot. Like Shorty, I can't carry a tune. I am totally tone deaf. Before I lost my hearing in my teens, my mother would ask me from time to time to stop singing with the radio. Yes, it was that bad.

[Big Wallaby]

Why can't you carry a tune? This website believes it has the answer.

I had no idea that people couldn't tell the difference.

[delsdad]

The tragedy of the practice of castrating young boys is that so many had it forced on them when they really had no singing talent whatsoever. But since castrati could earn a buttload of money, some poor parents--as in impoverished--had it done. The only advantage to being castrated was, if done before age 12, was it would prevent baldness. Alas, it was a double-edged sword, as they would be unable to continue the family line as well. Can you imagine how many families ceased to exist because they castrated all their sons in an effort to improve their financial condition?

Back in those days, very few families had only one son. Especially in western europe the norm was more towards large broods of kids. If youve got a dozen, 8 might make it to adulthood. So loosing one son to "the arts" may have made sense financially!

[delsdad]

Saw Styx and Yes last night- Mature Guys but voices so hiiiiiiiiiiiiigh!
Wish I could sing in that range!

Larry is a real nice guy. He is godfather to my friend Bobs kids. Bob toured with Larry and recorded the Strange Animal album for him, among others.
We are very happy to see how Styx has been rejuvenated since he joined them!

[delsdad]

No. I couldn't. Not after my voice cracked that first time.

Before that, I got standing ovations any time I sang solos anywhere. Afterward, people ran in terror.

On a similar topic, I came in to work tonight to find that we are transposing our star Billys' big numbers down tonight. Seems another one is out growing the part.
THis will be the 4th Bily since February whose voice caught up to his body. I hope they let this kid finish the run, he is one of our best.

[hobie16]

No matter how bad your voice is, Auto-Tune can fix it.

[Zazu]

No matter how bad your voice is, Auto-Tune can fix it.

No, Auto-Tune will *calibrate* your voice. You still have to stick the wrench down your throat and make the adjustments manually.