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Singing in the Shower

Date: Mar 17 2008

Themes: Hobbies, Music

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They say it’s all that tile around you, that it makes your voice sound better. But there’s also the illusion that you’re alone. Even if you’re in a crowded apartment building, when you get in the shower you forget that people might hear you because no one can see you.

And, of course, there are all those microphone-shaped bottles of shampoo and maybe even a brush. And the running water is your white-noise backup band, or your thousands of fans clapping when you finish a song. The shower is a great place to sing, but does it make you a better singer once you dry off?

Jason hopes so, but Amanda thinks not.

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Jason

Amanda

Jason: So I’ve become a much better singer over the last five years.

Amanda: Really? I hadn’t noticed. Have you?

Jason: Well, you’re not in my shower. That’s where I get most of my practice in, I’d say.

Amanda: A lot of people do because of the acoustics. You probably don’t sound better anywhere other than the shower.

Jason: You think so?

Amanda: Yup, I do.

Jason: Oh, man. Way to burst my bubble.

Amanda: No offense. I’m sure you sound great. But what are you practicing for? American Idol for ‘09?

Jason: Yup.

Amanda: Are they coming here?

Jason: Uh-huh.

Amanda: Really?

Jason: Yeah.

Amanda: That’s like your ninth try or something?

Jason: Uh-huh.

Amanda: OK.

Jason: This is the one. I’ve been taking four showers a day. It’s driving my roomates crazy.

Amanda: What are you gonna sing?

Jason: Um, “You Are the Wind Beneath my Wings.”

Amanda: Well, here’s a question. So you’re practicing in the shower, but then the American Idol audition is sans shower. Are you worried it will sound a little different?

Jason: I’m a little worried. Maybe I’ll just do it in my bathrobe so it’s kind of half way…

Amanda: I see what you’re saying, because a lot of people are wearing those costumes and then it kind of guarantees your shot on TV…

Jason: Exactly.

Amanda: ...which is so lame.

Jason: I don’t know…gimmickry...

Amanda: Good luck! Break a leg!

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Discussion

Jason brags to Amanda that he’s become a better singer over the last few years. His secret? Singing in the shower.

Amanda tells Jason that he probably isn’t any better at singing outside of the shower. He gets a little hurt so she says she’s sure he’s a good singer.

But he can’t be all that good considering he’s tried out for American Idol and failed eight times. For his ninth try next year he’s going to wear his bathrobe so that he’ll be reminded of the shower. Plus it makes it more likely that he’ll be on TV! But Amanda thinks that’s lame and jokes about it a little bit.

What song do you sing in the shower?

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TuanAnh

Viet Nam

It's great! So far ,I always do that when i have a bath.It make me more comfortable and forget the cold of water in winter and my sound will get better in other seasons.

I think , Jason will have a good result at the coming performance .

brightsea2001

Germany

I somtimes sing in the shower. It make my vocal perfect, i have to say so.

lili_call

China

Why take it so serious? Jason is such a cute guy. The trick will grab all people's eyes. Singing in the shower is just a way to relax, to enjoy the shower time, to shake off the pressure. If you wanna do it, just go ahead.

thaitruong302

Viet Nam

I also really like singing in the shower, at that time you may enjoy your voice without worry someone else hear yours. I don't know why I feel so interested when hear my voice, maybe I proud of my voice….

krmatev

Bulgaria

I've never been singing in the shower since I'm a poor singer.Actually it could be better because the songs sound very well I think.

mefisto

Turkey

ı’m not good at singing but when ı have shover ı usually sing. ı dont konow why,whan ı sing in the shover ı really enjoy from it::D

Cayra

Dominican Republic

Hey Like I said it's funny to do it while nobody is paying attention… I usually sing songs like "Just a little more Love" from David Guetta or "Baby when the light" by the same Dj. I mean, I prefer songs that turn me into the party or so… hehehe… Something like that.. But when I'm out the bath… I usually dial a rock station radio or so… :P

xoxo!

<3peace!

Cayra

Dominican Republic

Jajaja… I’m not good at singing in the shower nor in other places… But it’s funny to do it while nobody is paying attention. =p

Meiguinha

Brazil

Everyday I sing in the shower!!!!! Until,when I go to my friend's house Its very very good!!!!

* Brazil **

u064240

United Arab Emirates

yeah, That is right.
Also, You feel your self a famous one

wanglong123

China

Singing in the shower must very interesting,imagining you are on performance in a concert,it's definitely a good place to practise in.Anyway you'd better go to KTV to practise your voice if you want to improve quickly.

TonyHui

China

hello every body !

youni215

Viet Nam

it's sound interesting. Sometime i sang so loud in my bathroom when iam feel happy and when I meet some problem that I can't think. it make me reduce stress.

gucoimbra

Brazil

Fantastic!!

maryam89

United Arab Emirates

haha right OLECHKA..i agree with you…it is never pleasant for those hearing you at the moment

and thats why people sing while in taking shower because no one can hear them at that particular time..isnt it?

maryam89

United Arab Emirates

hehe

Its great singing in the shower.I personally singing while taking the shower and i love music too

izam8480

Malaysia

Definitely I’m not good in singing, but singing in the shower what we always do, good luck Jason! you’d be the first American Idol wearing bathrobe and using shampoo bottle as your mic, ha,ha,ha

izam8480

Malaysia

defininitely i'm not good in singing, but singing in the shower what we always do. good luck! might you're the first American idol wearing bathrobe using your shampoo bottle as mic!