What Is The Best Way To Sing

I studied voice for quite sometime and i had several teachers teaching me the rudiments of singing or using the voice the proper way and tried picking the pieces on for an effective delivery and felt there was something wrong because I was the one with the voice. I won't mention the many techniques they employed because they were not effective anyway. But one technique a teacher taught me which for me is the worst technique a singer will follow is tensing your lips throughout the song. For heavens sake even a child will wonder if told.

I happened to listen to a singer and I was mesmerized by her delivery and because a friend knows the lady I asked about her and he told me she is a voice teacher. So, without any hesitation I approached her and told her my plan and scheduled me for some sessions.

The very first step she shared me was to stand straight and legs apart in line with my shoulders and one leg slightly bent but straight back. Then told me to pull my tummy in and expand my chest. And let me sing telling me to tighten my stomach because she said that air naturally flows from my lungs. It was hard for the first time because i was taught differently. But for the second session, I did it. It was easier for me to sing. One important thing she emphasized was to move my head if I want to feel the song sideways not upward. Not even downward to deepen the voice. And also, she emphazised to always think of a head tone as if air is passing through my forehead. By the way, the most important lesson I learned is when you want to reach a high note, don't shout or force your voice out. A balance falsetto is a special way of delivery where chest expands and let air just naturally flow reaching the top of your head.

Since then, it was easy for me to sing any song that right technique follows expression. Yes, expression is another thing. You can create magic in your voice with that special ingredient and feel the song, know the lyrics to find out the story, the message, too. It's magic.

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Wedding At The Millenium

Supposedly, the ceremony starts at 4 pm but it was a bit delayed waiting for the bride. It was a Christian wedding and they rented the hall just for the ceremony and they had all the time in the world. Around 5 pm when it started. The hall was filled and the rest of the guests were standing at the back and others at the entrance hallway. The couple wanted a classical music for the procession and when it was time for her to walk the aisle “She” was sang as requested and when she reached the altar we faded out the song. The minister started with meaningful words and everybody listened.

During their vows the love theme from Cinema Paradiso was played very softly and after this a guest sang “Panunumpa,” an apt piece at that moment. When the ceremony was almost done there was a part where the principal sponsors has to sign the contract and another guest singer together with a guitarist performed “I Promised”. It is hymnal and modernly approached. Wonderful rendition. When they were done we did a second piece, “The Love I Found In You”. They really wanted these pieces and we were glad we did the best we could. And really, we prepared the music scores for the couple.

The reception started around an hour after the ceremony and the guests were not aware of the time gap because they were enjoying the place at Maynila Ballroom. If it is your first time to step in this place you will really appreciate the elegance around. The stage is elevated in a circular structure facing the stairway where the cake table is located along with the buffet area. There are no flooded lights but subdued ones making the whole place a romantic place to be.

The celebration was cleanly done and again this was another experience for us sharing the moment with two very special people. We were happy for both because they really enjoyed the night together with lots of guests who came who had much fill.

A Trip To Remember

The wedding was scheduled for March 30, 2009 but the group left together with some friends and classmates of the groom, three make-up artists, four coordinators and four performers on March 29 at around 4:00 pm boarding Nelbusco for a special trip. Nelbusco only has one schedule trip a day and that is 7:30 pm because Madela City, somewhere in the Quirino Province is one of the farthest places north. By the way, the video men and photographers boarded on their own. We were 28 passengers and most of them are young. The groom is only 23 years old and getting married that young.

It took us 11 hours to reach the place at around 3:30 a.m. and were given accommodations. Villa Caridad Resort and Restaurant where we stayed is owned by the parents of the groom named after his mother, Caridad Barrientos. It’s simply heavenly place with 18 rooms, a big swimming pool, a wide reception area and around is their big plantation of corn and I heard bigger than expected. The groom, together with his parents are so humble being pure Ilocanos.
The one who attended our comforts when we arrived is Jerome, before I forget to mention. Even most of the errands he did his part and we thank him for that. I knew the couple could not find time for that.

I had only an hour sleep even I tried to force myself to. The same with the rest, I guessed but got more than an hour. I just laid with closed eyes and at 7:00 a.m. I took a needed bath, ironed my clothes and at 8:00 a.m. we were asked for breakfast and so woke the rest of us. We were done past 9:00 a.m. and we prepared the things needed for the church ceremony at 2:00 p.m. We left Villa Caridad to The Church of God for the ceremony. We were ahead because we had to see to it that everything in place being the coordinators. We were the first to arrive. Checked the sound system, arranged chairs for the parents and principal sponsors and prepared a place for the choir and the trio. The place is solemn as a whole with soil red as draperies giving it a feel of peace and gaiety. The ceremony started a bit late and ended around 5:00 p.m. The ceremony was a real solemn one. And the pastor did his very best. A rare kind, indeed. The first of a kind we witnessed. Best because he was not hurried. He had all the time in the world, so to speak.

Then to the reception. Surprise upon surprises almost all folks from madela came. The city dwellers occupied the tent area below and relatives, friends, principal sponsors, parents and special guests occupied the main ballroom in the second floor adorned with gold and brown, a wonderful combination giving it a rare look. If my count serves me right, more than a thousand guests were present in the tent area while the main venue had around 500 guests or more because the inner room was occupied, too.

And the food. Lots of lobsters and fish and the usual menu for a reception. It was really a grand celebration. For sure their guests enjoyed the feast and the couple’s friends and relatives I know enjoyed the program because they took part of the activities. We did our part the best we can but the best part was being with a real family, the Barrientos and Gannaban’s.