Me, singing (or: punching my phobias in the face)

[moominmuppet]

Context for why this is such a big fucking deal to me

And honestly, it really, really is. Intellectually I realize how few people actually see any given post on FB, how many fewer have a chance to click through on a link that takes time. And I really, really wish Soundcloud didn't tell me how many listens a recording has had. But it's hard enough for me to overcome my fears and put it out there that I could use some support if you have the time.

The recording of Lord of the Dance that I made the other day. My phone picks up an annoying buzz when it's too close, so it's all a bit quiet, sorry about that. Lord of the Dance (Christian Version)

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Rise and Shine, We Three Kings, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World.

Some of the more secular childhood songs I know well enough to try singing. Clementine, Alouette, I've Been Working on the Railroad.

Pern Ditty: This is a brief little song I made up when I was 12 and dragon-obsessed. I'm pretty sure I've never shared it with anyone, except maybe family members who overheard me singing it back then. Again, gentle is good. Tackling my fears over here.

Comments

[moominmuppet.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much; I really appreciate the feedback/support.

Yeah, the christian stuff is more than a bit weird for me, too.

[submarine-bells.livejournal.com]

Well, I can confirm for you that soundcloud's "how many listens a song has had" stat is unreliable - I had to download one of the songs to listen to it since I couldn't listen to it by playing it in-browser (should I be able to do that? The page design suggested I should) and the "number of listens" stat was the same after I downloaded the song as it was before, even after several page refreshes. So don't put too much stock in that number - it's clearly not correct.

You have a pleasant singing voice, btw. I'd happily caterwaul along with you, were we in the same location. :-)

[moominmuppet.livejournal.com]

Thanks, it actually really helps to know that about those stats. And I really appreciate the comment and the support.