as some of you know, my end-of-degree recital is in two and a half months. I'm singing classical music with a program of about 45-50 minutes net, with a break in the middle.

it's customary - if you want, and I do - to have an encore of some kind which is usually non classical. (we've had people do Elvis or reggae and things).

what I'm looking for is a song that would fit. some of you have heard a recording of me from a few years ago singing "Break Your Heart", and while I love that song to death, the content isn't exactly how I'd like to finish my recital, lol. but that should give you an idea of how I sing.

right now I'm thinking along the lines of:

Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd

Somebody to Love - Queen

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen (though if I do this one it'll probably be closer to the Jeff Buckley version)

what I'm asking is for maybe other suggestions. as you can see I'm more of a balad type of girl, so just anything you can think of…

much appreciated!

I vote for Hallelujah -- and I demand a copy of the recording if you do it. :)

Great Gig in The Sky!

I have to mull this over.

As much as I love your rendition of "Break Your Heart", it might not be the best fit for this situation.

I like the Queen song….but hmmmm.

Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" has just entered the list, and as far as lyrics it's winning right now…

I'd still like to hear suggestions :)

Having never heard your voice it's hard to make a suggestion….

Good luck though!!

JRB

thanks!

Mmm… I don't know half of the contenders - but I do like "Hallelujah" :)

If you can do "gig" justice, girl, then ROCK IT.

I also love Hallelujah… and it'd be great done by a feminine voice.

Hallelujah. Hands down.

Story.. I have never had the pleasure of hearing you sing… but.. everyone does Hallelujah….  Americal Idol… Swedish Idol.. lol I think it is being overkilled…  it is an awesome sone… and I love it.. yet…

I would say.. chose one that you have fun doing!!!!  Gig would be cool…  but somebody to love… I could see you belting that one out….

Wolfy - thanks for the input :) I agree that it's been done a lot lately, but not in Israel… which is why it doesn't seem overdone to me.

besides, this concert is in front of friends and family and teachers, I don't really care how much a song has been "overdone", lol. I'll choose whichever one I think works best.

um… if anyone wants me to email them my version of Break Your Heart from a few years ago, just say the word - and leave your email - and I'll send it along… :)

Story ~ I'm so psyched for you.  Gosh, I think we have a copy of the CD you sent.  You have a lovely voice. 

Oh boy, choices choices…

record them all and send then to us, we'll do a poll for ya!!

<jk>

:)

lol!

yes, but do you have any other song to suggest? maybe something that I haven't thought of? :D

Story….
All Star by Smashmouth…

who does NOT have FUN singing that one!!!!???

too true :)

thanks, I'll definitely take it into consideration.

I'd love to hear your version of Break Your Heart.  My email address is athomas740 AT gmail DOT com

Can't wait to hear it!

the email gods tell me it's sent :)

*raises hand* Me too me too!  meyers_jennifer at that whole yahoowhatchimacalit thing. 

me three me three! ddodmik at gmail =)