I am heading to a karaoke dinner reunion with my Engineering Choir pals this Friday. This inspired me to post my Top 5 All-time competition pieces for such evenings. I must remind everyone that this list requires at least 30 minutes of vocalization prior to start of engagement and should be sung in the order as listed below. These songs are only to be sung once per night as not to embolden neighboring parties to press charges or seek legal countermeasures.
5) I Still Believe - Mariah Carey
A slow burner. A good way to ease in the crowd. Remember to bend forward and growl at the... 'No! No-no-no-no-no-I... need you baby!'
Now that you got everybody's attention, it's time to show them your unnatural range and nostril control with this 'buwis-buhay' song from Nina. Finish them off with the 'makatindig-balahibo, pamatay-kuto' of a head note at the end.... 'Yeah, baby.... Through The Fireeeee!!!!!' Flame On! Phoenix Force!
3) Alone - Heart
Let's dim the lights and turn on the smoke machine, the crowd is in for a treat. Hand a second mic to one of your biggest fans (or yung kanta ng kanta ng kasabay mo nung first 2 songs.. di ka tuloy maka-moment). Have this fan sing the second voice to this 80's classic. Hand gestures when performing this song is a must.
2) Superwoman - Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick
Find any version of Superwoman in the playlist and do all three singers on the video below. Leave your audience awe-struck with your vocal variety and control. Make sure to look at their faces as your do the blending by yourself in the end. Amazeballs.
1) Better Days - Dianne Reeves
This song is the only way to close the night. Caution. This song has also ended the lives of a few diva wannabes unprepared to take on this aneurysm-inducing gargantuan of a hit by Dianne Reeves. This song has been used in a few exorcisms as it is known to dispel evil entities and spirits when sung properly. Best sung intoxicated.
