Say Something KTVA

bigbrother

Well...for those that know me must have known that this was coming..

This thread is to say ANYTHING.....Rant away...tell us what is for dinner...Tell us what color G string you have on...Just Say Something!!!!!!!!!!!

I will start...........

Long weekend

work sucks

I am gonna jack highmtn for his microphone

I am proud to be one of the KTVA pro members

This site is gonna be fun!!!

F*** SLS 

Ken NEEDS a vacation

Not loving our smilies

Lets hear it fellas...

Kokonuht

I wish all these phlegm will go away T___T!

david1552

I wish I didn't have over 28c (82f) (in apartment) when I do the exercises... I can't afford any aircon...

Kokonuht

@david1552 , you should be grateful! Here in Malaysia, it's a constant 30c ~ 36c throughout the year. It goes down to 26~28c sometimes at night!

david1552

@kokonuht  , yes I just find it harder to focus on the singing when I have 28-35c in my little studio/singing booth... so how do you focus in that heat?

Kokonuht

I don't I suppose, pretty much used to it. Lived with it for 19 years now! Hahaha! That might've helped :P. Possible try a fan or like try to cool the room in some possible way? 

bigbrother

@david1552

you could always sing in the middle of the night..... just playin

I had an eventful day. kids are getting ready for school. 

Time for clothes, backpacks, and school supplies.

Still have to make time to do some lessons today- most probably in the middle of the night (no pun intended hahahaha) 

david1552

@bigbrother yes, actually I wouldn't mind singing in the night, but I do think my neighbors do

Just bought tickets to Ed Kowalczyk... haven't seen him since he was playing in the band Live... 

Going to see Slayer tomorrow and meet up with some friends...

bigbrother

Pics or it didn't happen hahahaha.

I'm glad Slayer is going to continue making noise after they lost Jeff. Many times bands never recover.  

Should be one hell of a show.

that means your in denmark? 

bigbrother

i'm chillin in a hotel room next to a waterpark. took the kids out to play. they are wore out, and im sunburned hahahaha.

david1552

Yesterday I saw Slayer and even though Jeff "Heineken" Hanneman (RIP) was greatly missed I thought that Slayer did a great intense show!

Next up : Jack Black and Kyle Gass in Tenacious D

bigbrother

Job kik'd my arse today,

Kids kik'd my arse today,

Workouts kik'd my arse today,

I'm gonna do what I know will kik some arse... 

Imma go sing at a club!

.... oh and get a kik arse drink!

rANT oVER

bigbrother

well, i kik'd arse tonight and won prelims at a karaoke contest again....   

SURPRISE!

Kokonuht

Woot! Congrats!

Just got back from a few days straight of 12 hours+ work. I'm beat!

bigbrother

thanks kokonuht, appreciate it.

well, just did my exercises, its 4:37am here, eyes are heavy.

i vowed not to miss any days if possible.

i still think its better than doing double work the next day to get back where we left off. if i miss a day, its like i have to do the same exercise two or three times to get it decent.

highmtn

Hey, bigbro...

Do they know that you have a Secret Weapon now?   You're gonna Kik Arse every time you get on stage if you keep this up...

Bob

opgalliano

@bigbrother gonna be in u neck of the woods Fri. Going see the Cult at Hard Rock.

bigbrother

Got my ride back from the mechanic. i can get there now. :thumb up:

bigbrother

Loving the original starter dvd. so much info!

Ken is so right in all he said. kinda wishin i all the technique down like ken hahahaha!

@opgalliano

I was at the Harrison County jail tonight writing a bond, stayed till 10p. it's fairly close to the hardrock casino. i was hopin i heard back from ya to link up.

how was the cult's concert?

BB

opgalliano

@bigbrother very good . Billy Duffy can shred that guitar man.

bigbrother

WHY is It so hard to stay motivated?

end rant.

highmtn

Light a fire under your arse...

Don't sit on it!!!

Get your motivatin' mojo goin' on!

david1552

It's no surprise that you get what you want with this... after more than 7months into KTVA I'm still on vol1. but also doing some chest stretching on vol2. I don't want to rush through the volumes (as I did in the beginning with vol.1) What I want to say with this is: If you really do the exercises everyday at least 1 hour 6 days/week you'll notice big difference no doubt about that. I think that  after aprox. 1 year I will have the proper foundation to build on for more serious singing with vol2. and vol3. I've had my lazy days during this 7month period and ofcourse that affected my ability to improve my voice. We all stand at different stages when we enter the KTVA world...  The best motivator for me is that I know the improvement when I'm doing the exercises regularly everyday

highmtn

Like I said...

Light a fire under your arse!!!

Keep that mojo goin' on!

bigbrother

I was in Los Angeles 2 days ago, driving back home so I passed through Arizona, New Mexico..

Now Im in Texas. 

I thought doing the exercises would be a good thing since im spending a lot of hours playing the radio and driving, but Im not so sure about that anymore. 

oh yeah i did post a funny response a few days ago @highmtn but i guess its not coming up cause it has photos.

 

highmtn

It didn't have anything to do with matches, did it?

;^)

bigbrother

@highmtn   Yes it did! hahahaha

well,

Now im chillin IN San Antonio. I got a chance to sing out here in a club with some friends that were doing a show.

I'm supposed to sing again tonight. 

FORTUNATELY, the people i met here party WAY TOO HARD, but i managed to stay up longer than they did... 

as a matter of fact, i just got to my room after the all nighter.

Its was a trip watching what people will do when they are partying.

I admit, I did drink plenty... of water ;^) 

C YA

SteveK

It would be way cool to work out with a friend everyday. I do get to workout with ken but he doesnt slap me around enough.
Not that way... keep your mouth open and breath... more support more support ...thats it says ken with a cheesy grin lol

bigbrother

well, I've been on the road a lot lately. I have been singing everywhere I go

Last week I was in San Antonio for the second time...

Tonight I make my way to south florida. 

any members here from the Miami area?

highmtn

Round, round, get around, you get around...

 

SteveK

awsome bigbrother

bigbrother

There's plenty of places to sing in Miami. At least 2 places every night of the week. I'm going to try to sing every day this week :thumbs up:

This Thursday Miami Casino is having a singing contest with a $250 cash prize... im also gonna check that out.

in the mean time, I took the top off the corvette to get some suntan going... sure don't take long to get it done. :burntness:

C YA

BB

SteveK

if i still lived in ft myers would have drove up to ride in your vet.. lol

SteveK

just joking be cool to see you sing your heart out.

bigbrother

@steven kindig  it wouldve been a trip  

Its a lot of work to sing every day. I am definitely glad i am doing the warm-ups before each night begins and if i hadn't, it certainly could have hurt my vox. I can also tell how much stamina there is and how its increasing a bit more each night. I learned to have more respect for everyday vocalists that are out there singing nightly.

SteveK

looking forward for good news. about your weekend big brother

bigbrother

sometimes we try so hard and still no one sees you...

ahhh screw it.

SteveK

dont give up... from what you have shared you have improved alot. i have got a long way to go and still growing. starting to get real compliments from people that are used to hearing me. keep truckin youll get where you want to be.

highmtn

@Steven Kindig,

Starting to get compliments, eh?  That hard work is starting to show some results!

Keep it up!

Bob

highmtn

@johnjohn,

Yes, it's really nice when someone in the audience goes out of their way to get your attention because they feel compelled to tell you they really, really like your singing, and you smile and they say "No, I REALLY, REALLY like your voice".  That's really nice... 

But it's even nicer when we ourselves realize we just got over that hump we've been working at getting over for the last how many months?  When we realize that those impossible high notes we thought we'd never hit start coming more and more easily and clearly and consistently... That's when we can tell OURSELVES "No, I mean I REALLY, REALLY like what is happening to MY VOICE!!!

That's what I'M Talkin' about!

Waddaya say, my KTVA Bruthas and Sistahs???

 

Bob

bigbrother

Ive been in miami over a month now.

I am happy to say that i kicked a cigarette habit cold turkey.

dealing with the detox seems like it will take a while, but im good.

 

highmtn

Good for you, @bigbrother.  I feel your pain...  I gave up coffee last week and it's KILLING me.  Not really, just a shock to my system.  I realized that I've been dehydrating myself with too much diuretic intake. 

Nursing a tall cup of coffee after nursing another tall cup of coffee, day after day, just isn't good for the vocal cords. 

My vocal cords are thanking me.  I'm on a hydration quest, now!

Your lungs will thank you, bigbrother!

Bob

[Deleted User]

I am sure you will feel more comfortable with yourself if you consume poached eggs.

This is because the choline containing the egg yolk is an important substance for the nervous system.

That way you can stop drinking coffee or smoking at will because you will not have "anxiety". This "anxiety" is actually a deficiency of vitamins and minerals in my belief.

When the egg yolk is cooked but liquid, is the right time to eat your eggs.If the egg yolk liquid is not have to worry in relation to excess dietary cholesterol or heart problems or problems with the arteries as cholesterol in this state has not rusted in my belief.

 This implies cook for up to 6 minutes after water bubbles.

I usually eat 5 a day because I like a lot!

david1552

Why does it always take forever to restore the voice after a bad cold? 

bigbrother

If the bug is the same one several of my kids had couple months ago, it's a six weeker. 

You can get past how the voice functions, but the phlegm may go on and on.

imho...

Its the aggressive dry coughing that slams the vocal cords together which can cause irritation, and sometimes damage. 

So, Mucinex, minimal caffeine, a steamer (avoid dry over-heated rooms), lots of fluids, and maybe keep some kind of hard candy in the mouth to keep juices flowing, but nothing with menthol. Sleep on a slant, so that night-time cough does not trigger the irritation and more damage. 

david1552

@bigbrother

Probably the same as this has ongoing for over a month...  The coughing during the night kills my cords...

I've gathered all the pillows I could find, that should do the trick

I've been a hard menthol addict for weeks... maybe that's not going to help my cords...

Thanks for the help @bigbrother

//David 

bigbrother

hope you feel better soon @david1552

Boy.. i have to say that there are some damn good singers here in Miami.

I went to a latin restaurant last night for some grub, only to be surprised there was a super happenin karaoke party inside. The jig was damn near out of control... I had my karaoke gang with me and we put up our names in the list of 30 singers. I think there were only 2 guys that were almost awful, the rest were good and a few above the top excellent. 

I was fortunate my hard work paid off and I was able to hang and break it down like a chemical reaction. First time ive ever seen a restaurant full of people get up and start dancing... almost shocked me and made loose focus for a sec hahahaha.

(edit)

If anyone is close by, check out El Meson De La Cava restaurant friday nights... heres the info. 13804 SW 56 St. Miami, Fl 33175 (305)387-8866

ohh, dont forget your camera!

Nigel

Loving the new Motorhead CD!! 

I keep challenging KT to do a How To Sing Like Lemmy - it's the only one that can't be done, haha!

I'm glad you guys are all part of KTVA!

Nigel

bigbrother

Nigel Skeet said:

...I keep challenging KT to do a How To Sing Like Lemmy - it's the only one that can't be done, haha!...

Nigel

highmtn

Whoa!! Had them up dancing in the restaurant!!!

You ROCK, @bigbrother!!!

Bob

bigbrother

i was surprised with a copy of some video shot at the restaurant i mentioned....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly5IWKESCdo

(I know ya'll, just shameless...)    XD 

SteveK

@bigbrother that looked like you were having so much fun. thx for shareing

highmtn

Who is that Par-Tay Animal???

The best part starts at 2:20...

SteveK

lol a clue at how old i am. i listen to this song over and over on 33record. actually found it at karaoke lol sang it. the song has words like "he's. gonna get tough" and "why's everybody always pickin on me"...

so what is the song??

bigbrother

just a guess Steven ... 

"Charlie Brown" is a popular Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller song that was a top-ten hit for The Coasters in the spring of 1959 (released in January, coupled with "Three Cool Cats," Atco 6132).^[1] It went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts, and was the first of three top-ten hits for the Coasters that year. It is best known for the phrase, "Why's everybody always pickin' on me?"

SteveK

ding ding ding
absolutely correct....lol

bigbrother

Merry christmas everyone. 

highmtn

...And to you, big bro!!!

And to you, everyone!

 

Bob

bigbrother

And a Happy New Year.

Wishing KTVA all the best for the coming year

SteveK

happy new year!! sing your heart out .....

bigbrother

wow! nothing to say is almost impossible to believe!

fine then... bigbrother has been busy ya'll

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDR7gvXKALo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmLRM5DE92k

bigbrother

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77hFbtcGWCc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKjtSMZmemE

bigbrother

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1azp29_crockett-and-tubbs-karaoke_music

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1azt6s_carlos-blue-martini_music

(this one i mess with the singer @3:00 hahaha)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1azujo_the-godfather-of-soul-manny_music

Johan_Kalevi

@bigbrother

Wow.

I had no idea what I was getting into by opening your first video.

Then the next, and the next next...

My wife even joined me on the sofa when you got into the ruffles.

Man, you are one entertaining soul!  And you're really givin' 'er!

Keep enjoyin' life! :-)

Peace,

Johan

bigbrother

Johan_Kalevi said:

@bigbrother

Wow...

My wife even joined me on the sofa when you got into the ruffles...

Johan_Kalevi 

I gotta give you props on that post... that was epic!

david1552

@bigbrother

keep those videos coming

How does your throat feel the day after?

bigbrother

Thank you @david1552

I usually feel OK. I do the lip burble and tongue exercises on the way home.

On days when I do the exercises twice and sing hard I sometimes have problems singing as strong as i'd like through the night.

case and point... the dream on video. i start flaking towards the end.

david1552

@bigbrother

Ok, that's the strange thing for me that some days I can sing forever it seems and other days I'm exhausted from nothing... 

and sometimes my voice wants 2 days off... but I guess that's how it's supposed to be in the progress?! 

After more than one year into this I can surely see/feel the progress and my voice recovers extremely quick compared to before KTVA  

SteveK

awsome big brother.

bigbrother

Steven Kindig

Thank you sir!

Yoooo. I just realized last night that my voice grew. I was never able to sing and finish Hotel California, and yesterday the song came up. I didnt pay attention and when the chorus came up... it felt way easier than usual. Well when the song is at the final choruses i realized that i had the strength to finish and my voice was still clear... I was like woooooohoooo... KT got it going on hahahaha.

Have a great one ya'll

highmtn

@bigbrother

Don't you just love surprises like that?  Hey, where's the strain?

Good for you!!!

 

Bob

SteveK

I haven't got my tax check yet but I'm getting nervous. I will be getting a lesson with Ken. I've been working more with vowel Mods for Ah. It's the Law! in the back of the throat. I'm noticing my knot in the back of the throat is going away. I thought was from smoking and drinking my favorite drink Mountain Dew. I was obviously straining without realizing it. I started using an e-cigarette and at karaoke Friday i found i had so much more strength in my voice. I hope Ken can be an early bird and have a lesson about 7-9am in the morning for me it will be more like 11am-12pm  because of the 3 hr difference in time maybe a hour or so after because the kids will be at school and the house will be empty. I work 3rds so i will already be awake don't go to sleep til like 2-6 pm never know when i really get to sleep lol.
  I hope Ken can streamline me in the right direction. as of right now my resonance is all over the place trying to understand this stuff. I never had any professional training of any kind so I'm clueless but sticking to going over the volume 1 cd over and over. picking up things little by little. so when i ask silly questions its from lack of understanding.

thx for everyone's help
keep singing keep growing
no telling how far we can grow

steve

SteveK

update Taxes are in and i just purchased my skype lesson. Should i contact KTVA or wait for there call. I'm so excited

highmtn

You will probably be getting an email soon telling you how far out Ken is booked and asking when you are normally available for your lesson.  If you don't hear from them in a few days, then you should contact KTVA.

Bob

SteveK

yep my time is 3hrs ahead. any way i was çontacted by email. just waiting to set a date.

highmtn

This is exciting, Steven!!

I'm happy for you!

 

Bob

bigbrother

Steven Kindig

bigbrother

I went to the Bahamas on valentines weekend.

My friend Manny had a gig there as an Elvis imoersonator. He had to make 2 costume changes during the show and needed me to perform during intermission.

I was asked to impersonate Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly. I felt it would be outstanding because Feb was the month they passed away due to a plane flight gone wrong.

I seen my chance to try and revive the day the music died... on a small but beautiful Island called Bimini.

Live from World Resort and Casino in Bimini... I present

My tribute to Ritchie Valens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTj-V1uXAiU

My tribute to Buddy Holly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OvagQG64GA

I must say, it is always a blast to sing tribute to great artists like them.

SteveK

Ok @bigbrother i learn i was supporting if at all wrong. I felt that @highmtn was standing next to me saying support support support. Ken Brightened up my timbre and gave me a great kick start for growing my voice.

 then i went out sang karaoke tonight. and over did myself. I felt a nice twinge of pain so i had to quit singing. my voice still sounds good with a nice law. but if i go up in pitch i can feel it. Wondering besides letting my voice heal. will this grow back stronger or will i always have this problem?

highmtn

@Steven Kindig

Always remember, when you are feeling strong, do not oversing.  It's easy to do.

You are finding strength and finding support.  Now find caution and wisdom. 

Yes!  Support, Support, Support!

Easy does it, too!

You will heal and you will grow!

 

Bob

SteveK

thx for the feedback

bigbrother

@Steven Kindig

This is AWESOME.

I know right where your coming from too. Its like you feel you can really push... and that exactly what not to do.

I remember a friend telling me " you don't need a shotgun to kill a tweety bird"

That being said, one of my best nights was when I used caution and was able to keep going quite a long while.

One of my worst, I pushed and pushed till i felt the pain and i finally gave out. It took me a week or so to recover.

Keep your head up, use support and fight the good fight, we're doing it for the right cause

Best of luck bro

BB

highmtn

Good comment, @bigbrother!

SteveK

Throat feels better. Glad it wasn't that bad.

SteveK

@bigbrother when's your next big adventure?

bigbrother

Oh Lordy Lordy... hahaha.

Thanks @highmtn, and Thanks for asking @Steven Kindig

I'm already on an adventure. I'm one week in to be exact... which is why I haven't answered

I'm back in Miami.

I only came in to get some tires and make some repairs on my car.

Fooled around and sang at a restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale and I got scouted again (yay!)

It was "Famous Faces Talent Agency".

They got me to send them photos and vids of my Prince tribute. 

Next thing i know I had to come in on Tuesday to fill out paperwork. 

No big deal right? Uh-Uh... We sit down and start talkin about my bounty hunting adventures and that lead to a lot more talk.

Great bunch they are too.

Well in comes a message thru the computer. They needed some to cast in a reality show..."South Beach Tow". 

It had to be someone with long hair, a corvette, and an attitude... all of a sudden all eyes are on me. I'm like: "what, I can do that" LMDAO.

That day I went to casting call, did my thing in an improvised exchange on camera. All went well but I dont think I got nasty enough. It was funny though, I had the lady laughing during the exchange.  

This morning I got a call again. The agency got me a corporate gig on may 24 to do a tribute as Prince.

There is a gig for me to tribute as Tubbs- Miami Vice on may 2nd. (ahhh yeah!}

Still, I am waiting for the reality show: TV should be fun

highmtn

Hey, bigbrother...

Lots of possibilities being tossed your way!  Good for you!

Keep us posted!

 

Bob

bigbrother

@highmtn   ... I promise

SteveK

That's so awesome!! All your hard work and determination is paying off!

Keep it up!

Steve

bigbrother

whats up KTVA???

Sang this without warming up. It was just so darn busy that day I couldn't get it in.

I have no words... no shame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBgqPikO5aI

highmtn

You are a WILD MAN!!!

I like your rendition of this one:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-0FDeWkXQI

 

Bob

bigbrother

Well,

I sang at the whole foods adventura birthday party on Sunday Mar 25th.

I must say they are a class act! Very nice people, treatment was superb!

I was contracted to impersonate PRINCE, and party like it was 1999.

Which we did... even broke stuff too. hahaha... at least I did ;^)

I have more pics...

this is the photo area

and the stage

The DJ

There was cider and champagne

Free Food

It is always a treat to see a friend that i aint seen for a long time

highmtn

Like I said, bigbrutha, You are a WILD MAN and a Par-Tay  King to boot!!!

Nice pics!

bigbrother

Hahaha...

Thanks for the replies highmtn... you are certainly one cool hombre 

bigbrother

Today I am in Mississippi.

I had recertification classes on tuesday for my bail bonding license.

Today I had to catch up my weekly reports and payroll for the employees. I am 6 weeks behind.

I also took time this morning to play with the kids and make some breakfast. Always a handful, but i certainly love the kids!

This Saturday, I'll be in New Orleans.

Its audition day for NBC The Voice.

I don't expect to be a new great thing: But I do demand that this be a learning experience. I also want to meet and greet as many other singers as time will allow. 

Wish me luck.

highmtn

Good luck with The Voice, and enjoy the Kids!

SteveK

@bigbrother‌ hope things went well for you at your audition.... No matter what happens don't give up. Its inspiring to see you and your karaoke endeavors..

Keep the fire burning!
Steve

bigbrother

the voice experience...

starts with a line of people...

which turns into 5 lines of people

which becomes a group of people

and then a line of 10 people.

I seen a great photo op... 

so i snagged it!

then on to a conference room to sing.

I didn't make the cut.

I was kinda mad. I heard some of the people that did make it. There were much better singers that didnt make it.

So I thought... Hmm maybe they want a character and a singer?

And Off I went to Washington DC with vengeance and furious intent. I wasn't about to give up that easy

and more lines

And One more for good measure!

Could you believe I got the same judge twice?

And again I was not picked!

SMH...

Screw this... i'mma go see some sights!

Hey! 

Made a friend and we went city hoppin from attractions to bars

My battery gave out long before I did, but theres a lot of interesting things to do in DC.

Later!

highmtn

Keep pluggin' big brutha'

 

   You Rock

SteveK

@bigbrother‌ looks like you had an awesome adventure! I hope one day the right opportunity comes your way. Keep the faith dude.
Laterz
Steve

SteveK

I think all the pushing on my diaphragm is allowing me to get better at floating on my back at the lake lol. My legs are almost staying afloat.