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Benefits of Singing
Karaoke There are
many therapeutic benefits of singing karaoke whether we think of them as medical, physical or psychological. For the
past three and a half decades since the rise of the concept, we have viewed karaoke as a form of entertainment where we can
socialize over a few drinks, sing and have some fun. We have never really stopped to think of all the benefits of singing
karaoke and the good it is actually doing us or could do others if they were to participate. More Than
It Appears to Be
Like many things, sometimes there is more than meets the
eye. The same holds true for the benefits of singing karaoke. At first it appears that perhaps it is rather self
indulgent and singular. After reading the following stories you will see why that is not the case. The benefits
of singing karaoke go beyond just self but reach out to others in a way that sometimes , believe it or And the Thunder Rolls  not, change lives. I know you probably are smiling, unconvinced at this moment but let me tell you what I am referring
to. First of all keep in mind that as you will discover there are many medical and psychological benefits of singing
karaoke that many are not aware of, at least not at first. And, for some lonely souls, the discovery of the community
spirit amongst the followers themselves and the sense of belonging within that community has boosted their very self worth...given
them a purpose and a place to feel accepted.For some it is even more than that as these next stories will reveal. Imagine
a young lady, strapped into her wheel chair being assisted to the microphone by a friend. The words move too fast for
her to follow but her body sways to the beat of the music. Next imagine, two lovely ladies, perhaps early thirties, walk confidently up to the front the room and turn to face you as they look at the screen on the back wall. You haven't seen them before and wondered what they have to offer. The hostess hands them each a microphone but as the song starts one places it on the nearest table and begins to sway and sign the words while the other sings. Her movements compliment the words beautifully. They complete the song to ...you guessed it...thunderous applause. This was the only way she could 'sing' and she wanted to participate in a way that was meaningful to her and acceptable to others. It was both beautiful and moving.
The Evening Post In the final story imagine a fellow who always sits close to the front of the room where the hostess is. (You think he may have a 'thing' for her). He sings several times each night just like everyone else. He always leans against a post that is just off to the side of the stage. You figure he is just nervous even though he doesn't appear so. After watching how good he is on several occasions you mentioned to the hostess that it is too bad that he is so shy. She replies that he isn't shy at all...he is deaf. He sits close to the front, so he could feel the vibrations from the speakers and leans against the post for the same reason. This man is deaf yet loves music so much that he finds a way to enjoy it with others and do what he loves to do...sing. When you read stories like this and see how the benefits of singing karaoke effect others and make their lives richer in such a meaningful way, it is hard to view karaoke in the same light as you perhaps once did. |
You can not make out many of the
words she sings but you can see how involved with the song she is. Although it is heart rendering to see
her struggle, you are blown away with her courage and her spunk. As her song come to a close you are uncomfortably aware
that the situation had become much quieter and you start to wonder how some of the drinkers were going to receive her.
Before the music has even fully ended, you get your answer....thunderous applause. People could see and feel her efforts
and obviously what it means to her to be able to participate. The grin on her face as her friend rolls her back to her
seat is definite evidence of the very powerful benefits of singing karaoke, at work.
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