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Post by richard on Oct 21, 2014 16:37:17 GMT
Three years ago I was approaching my 50th birthday and wanted to do something for "me" to mark the event. In the end I actually did two. Firstly I bought an SD and got into biking - good move and I am enjoying it. The other thing I did was join a male voice choir. I was born in Wales to Irish parents, but we left Wales for London when I was 3. As far back as I can remember I have always been in awe of a good Welsh choir, and by an absolute fluke a bloke invited me to a rehearsal. At first I didn't accept - basically I was affraid of making a fool of myself -but sitting in the car one night and stopped at a red traffic light I decided that if I didn't do it now then I never would. (By the way, I am no great singer).
In the last 3 years I have sung in all sorts of places, from stag nights to weddings, corporate events and even on the pitch at the Millennium Stadium standing next to the Welsh team just before they beat the French to win the Grand Slam. Last weekend we went to Italy to do a joint concert with a choir there. Brilliant bunch of blokes and a fair amount of wine and pasta was consumed.
I am posting this just to say...if you have ever thought that you might give it a go then DO IT NOW. There are all sorts of choirs out there, singing all sorts of music. Some are male choir some mixed choirs. It can give you a lift on a bad day, and it's a bloody good laugh sometimes too. The trip lasted 4 days but the concert lasted about 2 hours - leaving plenty of time for touring around/food/drink. I also stumbled on a fantastic VW beetle rally - some of the cleanest bugs I have ever seen.
PS - That's me on the left of the screen holding the flag.
teleboario.it/tbnews/gemellaggio-in-musica-per-promuovere-la-valle
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2014 17:16:20 GMT
Fair play to you Richard.
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Post by terryc on Oct 21, 2014 17:42:12 GMT
You look just like your Avatar but wheres your hat
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Post by stevie on Oct 21, 2014 17:54:42 GMT
Good on you Richard, what a good idea.
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Post by richard on Oct 21, 2014 20:40:12 GMT
The hat was back at the hotel - it put in an appearance later that night at the bar!!!
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Post by kickstart on Oct 21, 2014 20:55:51 GMT
Good on yer sport , Enjoy !
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Post by greybeard on Oct 22, 2014 7:58:39 GMT
I DO love a good male voice choir!!!
Being a Welshman myself, it makes the hairs stand up on the back of the neck when one is in full flow......
Good on yer mate!!! You need to post up some recordings for us all to hear.
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Post by richard on Oct 22, 2014 8:13:08 GMT
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Post by scania on Oct 24, 2014 7:11:11 GMT
I had a look and listen to the audiovideo clips, that is quite impressive stuff, quite professional as well. I have always heard that the best singers come out of Wales, I remember we had a student teacher from Wales who was on a teacher exchange course here, she had a super voice. Which guy are you in the video clip ? This is one of my favourite songs of recent years, I wonder what it would sound like if sang by a male choir. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk2xaeXnxlM
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Post by richard on Oct 24, 2014 19:12:01 GMT
I am nearly always first on the left in the back row.
Agree re One Day - it would make a good number for a Male Voice Choir (MVC)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 19:24:24 GMT
I meant to ask......do you sometimes wear the Fez whilst perforning... (just like in your avatar). ?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 19:28:13 GMT
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Post by stevegbr on Oct 24, 2014 19:30:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 19:31:50 GMT
Joking aside Rich - great video - just watched it. Agree it sounds amazing.
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Post by richard on Oct 24, 2014 20:22:07 GMT
Lol The Fez only makes an appearance at the bar after a few medicinals....
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