Karaoke Song Requests and Questions

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Karaoke Song Requests and Questions

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Since the other thread is specifically for the contest and more of a sign-up sheet, here's a more general thread for everything else Karaoke related!

Karaoke Rules (will be updated as we discuss them)

-Do NOT jump on and off the stage!

-You can not sign up for more than one song at a time. A lot of people want to sing so wait until you have already gone up.

-You can change your song shortly after signing up. Just keep in mind that it takes us time to find lyrics and the song (if we don't have it) and if you're the next person up it will make everyone's waiting time longer.

-Songs must be under 6 minutes and keep a PG-13 rating. (We are considering possibly having an 18+ karaoke late night kind of thing.)

-You can sing anime songs, J-pop, video game music, K-pop, Vocaloid.

Karaoke Contests

We have a few different kinds of contests. Times haven't been decided yet.

-Karaoke Contest: See viewtopic.php?f=11&t=14221

-Karaoke Shuffle:

Sign-ups will be done at the convention the day of (I think this one is on Friday and the main contest on Saturday. We'll confirm times later). How this works is you roll the die for a random anime song. You listen ONE time to the song and then you must sing it and perform. Lyrics will be provided and you will be judged by our panel of judges!

-Karaoke Challenge:

During open mic we like to change things up sometimes and do a challenge song! This is a song that we (the karaoke staff) have found to be really annoying or really hard or just want to hear someone sing. A lucky contestant from the audience will be picked to perform. Lyrics are provided.

Song Requests

If you're excited for karaoke and have the PERFECT song in mind but are worried we don't have it, ask about it here! Keep in mind that most people only end up singing 1 or 2 songs due to the long queue so keep the list short. :P

If you think we won't have the song, you can bring it on a CD/iPod/Zune/mp3 player/whatever. Basically, it needs to have a regular audio jack so it can hook up to the system.
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Bumping this! So people can find it easier :)
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There's a vocaloid song called Juu-Mensou, or Ten-Faced, by Gumi, and I was wondering about that? I mean I can easily bring it in on a CD, but I figured I'd ask here just in case.
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Dunno if it's too late (given that it's Friday and all), but I'd love to sing Linda Linda by the Blue Hearts on Saturday or Sunday. I can easily provide the original version, but I haven't found a karaoke track for it anywhere. Switch On! by Anna Tsuchiya (Kamen Rider Fourze opening) would also be fun, and I can provide you the lyrics/karaoke track if need be.
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This is probably super early in regards to AB '13... but can we edit the off-vocals if we're in the karaoke contest? As in, lower the pitch of the song or something like that? I know that thread isn't even open for submissions for singers yet but I figured I should ask well in advance. Thanks!
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This question is a hard one..
I would like to say feel free to bring the audio you edited your edited yourself.
But here's the problem with that. Once you open the door to personal song edits
it won't close. We prefer people attempt songs that are as close to the original as possible.
That way it doesn't come down to who is the best sound engineer but best performer.
Will we know if you've edited the pitch or pacing of a song? Well we're not experts
and we won't be checking it. However remember not everyone has the skill to add that
extra help to their song. It is never to early to think about the contest though.
I will make the official thread sometime on April first so keep an eye out people! :D
By the way there will be a special bonus this year for the karaoke contest I'm sure
you all will enjoy.
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I have a question!
Unfortunately, since my mom's a teacher and cant take off work we won't be arriving in Boston till late friday night and then we have to go straight to the hotel, so I'll be missing Karaoke and signups on friday. Is there any chance Id be able to do karaoke on saturday or sunday or is open karaoke only scheduled for friday?

And Jay-Shay, what a coincidence! I was thinking of doing the same song! Except id be singing the english version i made. I make english versions of songs sometimes, its a hobby of mine :3 May also do Butterfly On Your Right Shoulder or Papermoon... Maybe My Soul Your Beats. I have so many to choose. Haha :)
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Can you use music that's loaded on an SD card or a flash drive? Last time I used my 3DS and ended up with loads of feedback because the volume came out too low. If you can use an SD card that'd be perfect since I could just pop it out of the 3DS, but I'd be okay with saving certain songs I want to bring onto a flash drive.
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@Idellechi open karaoke means open sign ups all day long. Though you'll have to wait for your number
to be called. If you're not there after three calls we move on.

@Kayube If the device it has a standard mic jack we can use it.
Also we can use a PC formatted flash drive, CD or Streaming Site (LQ option)
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So, signups will be on saturday too?
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Thank you! I'll probably end up choosing a song that better fits my range then, haha.
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Idellechi wrote:I have a question!
Unfortunately, since my mom's a teacher and cant take off work we won't be arriving in Boston till late friday night and then we have to go straight to the hotel, so I'll be missing Karaoke and signups on friday. Is there any chance Id be able to do karaoke on saturday or sunday or is open karaoke only scheduled for friday?

And Jay-Shay, what a coincidence! I was thinking of doing the same song! Except id be singing the english version i made. I make english versions of songs sometimes, its a hobby of mine :3 May also do Butterfly On Your Right Shoulder or Papermoon... Maybe My Soul Your Beats. I have so many to choose. Haha :)
I actually did that last year in the karaoke contest. It was fun, I got an honorable mention. I know some people who make english lyrics, good for you for having the courage to sing them!
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OMG the second i found out about this i started crying with excitement! This will be my second AB. The anime I fell in love with this is year is Code Geass. I want to sing COLORS by Flow! Will they have the Japanese version? Eeeeeee it'll be so fun in my Kallen cosplay
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I already wrote down on my calendar the date to check back to the forum to register for Karaoke Contest :D

@admins: I know there is a song library for us to use, but should I bring all my instrumental tracks on an audio CD just in case?
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Rule of thumb: If you think we don't have it bring it..

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Do you have the song "Discotheque" by Nana Mizuki? I really wanna sing it. Just checking to make sure. Thankies!
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Are we allowed to sing "Roundabout" now?


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I'm sure you'll have it because it's so famous, but I'd really like to do Cruel Angel's Thesis from Evangelion. I also wouldn't mind if you'd add Shangri-la by Angela (Fafner opening). :D

Where do you sign up for open karaoke? In the room where it's going on or..?
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haleybug008 wrote:Do you have the song "Discotheque" by Nana Mizuki? I really wanna sing it. Just checking to make sure. Thankies!
I'm sure we'll be able to find it somewhere. :)
Coop wrote:Are we allowed to sing "Roundabout" now?


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lol I love the song, but no. :P I may or may not have plans to sing the 2nd opening to JoJo on Saturday though. ^_^
s0ra wrote:I'm sure you'll have it because it's so famous, but I'd really like to do Cruel Angel's Thesis from Evangelion. I also wouldn't mind if you'd add Shangri-la by Angela (Fafner opening). :D

Where do you sign up for open karaoke? In the room where it's going on or..?
Definitely have Cruel Angel's Thesis, will have to check on Shangri-la, but again, if it's out there, we'll find it.

Sign ups will happen in the room at the desk next to the stage. It's best to come early because the queue can fill up fast and there may be a long wait!
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Any chance of having the Gatchaman (opening) theme song this year?
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lol I love the song, but no. I may or may not have plans to sing the 2nd opening to JoJo on Saturday though. ^_^
I'll make my performance of Bloody Stream on Friday, then, as not to overlap.. I can't believe how great the openings were for that series! I'm chomping at the bit for that studio to do Stardust Crusaders..
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Jojo is amazing... The opening simply shows how amazing it is..
In other news karaoke is now open till 2am fri/sat for all you night owls.
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I have two requests, both of which I can bring the MP3 in myself:

AKB48's Sugar Rush (song is from the Movie Wreck-It Ralph)

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Open Your Mind by Youko Ishida (Op for Ah! My Goddess! Season 1)
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Can I bring in the piano edition of colors by FLOW?

Also, I'm a little confused about how this is going to go. I would like to participate in the open mic karaoke event, as the karaoke contest participant list has already been filled. When will the sign-ups be? Where? In the karaoke room 310 3rd floor? Can we sign up any time over the weekend?
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When the karaoke contest and shuffle are going on it's not open mic.
When they are over or before it's open mic with a Que.
AlexSparky wrote:Can I bring in the piano edition of colors by FLOW?
Yes as long as it fits the rules of the karaoke room :)
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Thanks for the info :) Can you also add Byakkoya no Musume by Susumu Hirakawa (or the Vocaloid Kaito version. Either is good)? I'll decide which song I want to do when I get there ^^;;;
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done and done..
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Hey, last year you guys seemed to be using youtube or something to get some songs up, is that correct?

If so, I've got some instrumentals/karaoke tracks of...

Bloody Stream by Coda: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI4v6OXVFr4

Hyadain no Kakakata Kataomoi-C (without Hyadain): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM-ov2sqk9g

Heats from Shin Getter Robo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8R58kJ009Q

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.. in fact, here, here's the "Karaoke Versions" playlist I've been slowly tossing things onto since last year.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3A39B6E8FAC4C0ED

You never know.
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