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I wasn't sure whether to put this in mental health or music.
Okay, this is kind of weird for me, but I want/need help...I'm in this after school women's ensemble, and we're singing this piece, Unchained Melody. I love the song. It's pretty, it's fun to sing, and it has meaning - but that's the problem. For some reason, it really strikes a chord, and I've never been able to sing through it without crying. Obviously you can't sing when you cry because your throat tightens up. I do have the option of telling our director that I can't sing the piece, but I don't want to do that because I like it. I can't just sing it flatly without emotion because that's just...bad. Anyone have any ideas as to how to fix this, or help me in any way?
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think about muthing happy while ur singing it or think about what ur gonna do aftr ur done practicing wile ur singing it
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after singing it for a little while longer maybe you'll get used to it and not cry when it gets to that certain point. If if still doesn't work...maybe you can find a way around it. If you still need more help just let me know
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ok. heres what u do. u can think about all the good things in life. u kno... stick it! act as if u r in boot camp. bight ur tongue if u start to tear, and look at all the people watching you. think how great it is when they hear your beautiful voice! i have gone threw the hole thing 2 times b-4. its hard but this will work. trust me. but sometimes when ur up set, u stand up straight and sing ur heart out to let them feel ur emotion too. i have done this too.. lol.
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Hi Sweetie,
Have you "comfronted" this fear? Ways to do this is talking to your friends openly about this AND your boyfriend. Talk to him about the song (it IS cute by the way, heard it many times myself) and WHY it makes you feel the way it does.
Sing the song out loud (but kind of to yourself... dont make a broadway show on the bus stop) for practice.
I'm sorry I don't recall ever being in the situation myself. Good luck! ...I mean, break a leg :-) Best wishes! ~Blessed Be...
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Well, I can totally relate to your problem. There was as song that we sang once in choir that made me bawl: "When I am Silent" and in addition to that I use to cry when I have to ding by myself. I think the best thing to do is kind of coach youerself a little bit before hand to mentally prepare. I know it sounds dumb, but it works. If you keep telling yourseld "Name, I am not going to cry, I am not going to cry" Eventually, your brain picks up the message and does just that. Another tip, try singing the song in the mirror or a video camera so you can see at whic parts you cry more and less. Stay focused. Even though singing is one thing and acting is another, maybe for this case you can combine the two with a little fiction in the middle. Try pretending you are auditioning for a musical or something or a movie with a singing role and your job is to sing with emotion, bt no crying. Practice and Practice. Have faith in yourself. :)
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