- When was the last time you went to karaoke? Who did you go with? What did you sing? Did you have a good time? Why?
- Do you like singing at karaoke? Why?
- What is your favourite song? Who is it by?
- What is the song about? Why do you like it so much?
- Tell us about a time where you have been impressed or moved by someone singing live or live on TV?
- Who is your favourite singer? What kind of songs do they sing? How and when did they become famous? Why do you like him/her so much?
Question 1
The last time I went to karaoke was last year around September when I was still living in Wakayama. I went with my husband and some friends from work, one of them brought their husband and daughter along. I sang "Heart Station" from Utada Hikaru, I had a duet with my friend's daughter, we sang "How Far I'll Go" from Moana and I sang a Tagalog song as well called "Tadhana" (it means "fate") from one of my favorite bands, Up Dharma Down. We had a wonderful time! Everyone had so much fun. The men really enjoyed singing the Japanese song "Linda."Question 2
I really enjoy singing. I don't know if my voice is any good, but I really enjoy singing. I like singing in Karaoke because I can sing as loud as I want and it's always fun to sing with friends.Question 3
Tadhana is one of my favorite songs. I love somber melodies and the lyrics are very meaningful to me.Question 4
Tadhana means "fate" in Tagalog. The song is about two people from opposite ends of the world meeting, and one of them is offering a safe space for the other one. Of course, this song appeals to me because my husband and I came from opposite sides of the world and fate has brought us together and we now live happily in Japan, making our dreams come true one step at a time.Question 5
I'm easily moved by amazing singing, I can feel the hair on my arms and back stand up when I hear really good singing. I guess the last time I was really amazed by someone singing was when I went to watch the Miyako Odori. I have always wanted to watch the Miyako Odori, as I LOVE geisha culture and traditions. I used to research about them fanatically and know so many facts. I was finally able to watch the Miyako Odori last year on my 30th birthday. I don't remember what the song was about but the music and the geishas dancing made me tear up a little because of how beautiful it was.Question 6
One of my favorite singers is Laura Marling. They sing indie songs, indie mean independent, meaning they don't really fall into the usual categories like pop or rock or something else. She never really became famous, a lot of people still haven't heard of her. I love how deep her music sounds and how her lyrics are like poetry.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| somber | 暗澹 |