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Title: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: ndel on August 20, 2006, 11:07:16 PM
Have you ever been in a service and the person singing the lead to the song  was   so horrible that they were funny?  I mean hysterically funny and everybody is in agreement that they are listening to a horrific performance.  True, it doesn't happen often but when it does
What    do you do?  I've seen some sisters get busy looking in their purse for some unknown item. Then there's the old wonder what's up on the ceiling ploy. I've even seen the shoulders  hunched down, head bowed, finger in the air exit.

I heard this lady and she was so glad to be leading a song she tried to do everything that she had seen anybody else do like "wait a minute, I think I'll sing that again", and "this is my verse here"  she sounded funny and I had to fight hard to keep a straight face.  Well, what do you do?
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: sjonathan02 on August 21, 2006, 12:13:57 AM
Quote from: ndel on August 20, 2006, 11:07:16 PM
Have you ever been in a service and the person singing the lead to the song  was   so horrible that they were funny?  I mean hysterically funny and everybody is in agreement that they are listening to a horrific performance.  True, it doesn't happen often but when it does
What    do you do?  I've seen some sisters get busy looking in their purse for some unknown item. Then there's the old wonder what's up on the ceiling ploy. I've even seen the shoulders  hunched down, head bowed, finger in the air exit.

I heard this lady and she was so glad to be leading a song she tried to do everything that she had seen anybody else do like "wait a minute, I think I'll sing that again", and "this is my verse here"  she sounded funny and I had to fight hard to keep a straight face.  Well, what do you do?


You continue to fight hard and keep a straight face. Have a little talk with Jesus and ask Him to help her out. Were you playing an instrument, in the choir or just in the congregation?

Read the bulletin; read your Bible; read the stained glass windows; read the hymnal; etc.

 ;D :D
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: KurzLand on August 21, 2006, 12:28:34 AM
I just look down and try to ignore it.  :D
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: keptbyJesus on August 21, 2006, 07:52:08 AM
To be honest, I do try my hardest to just look down, and not laugh, and as SJ said, read the bulletin, etc.  But then there are other times when I just can't control myself, and just give off this look everybody says I have  :-\ when something don't sound right or I will just look up and smile.   :D
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: LyricTenor on August 21, 2006, 11:44:28 AM
She did WHAT ndel?   :D :D

We have a P&W Leader that has this 'issue'.  She'll get up there and sing in her usual key of 'shE Flat (out wrong)' and have the audacity to say 'The enemy don't want me to sang this mawnin' y'all.  He tryna take my voice.'  Now, don't get me wrong, we've all had our bad days...BUT EVERY SUNDAY!!!!?  I do the same thing every time.  I look around for a second, do an about face, walk out the door and hope nobody hears me laughing hysterically.   ;) :D
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: keptbyJesus on August 21, 2006, 02:36:20 PM
Quote from: LyricTenor on August 21, 2006, 11:44:28 AM
She did WHAT ndel?   :D :D

We have a P&W Leader that has this 'issue'.  She'll get up there and sing in her usual key of 'shE Flat (out wrong)' and have the audacity to say 'The enemy don't want me to sang this mawnin' y'all.  He tryna take my voice.'  Now, don't get me wrong, we've all had our bad days...BUT EVERY SUNDAY!!!!?  I do the same thing every time.  I look around for a second, do an about face, walk out the door and hope nobody hears me laughing hysterically.   ;) :D


You got one of them too?!?!?!? :o ;D  She dosen't lead she just a background vocalist, but man, she will be the frist one to a mic sounding a HOT MESS, and sometimes the sound team will turn her mic down or off when it gets to bad.  :D ;)
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: sjonathan02 on August 21, 2006, 02:52:14 PM
Quote from: keptbyJesus on August 21, 2006, 02:36:20 PM

You got one of them too?!?!?!? :o ;D  She dosen't lead she just a background vocalist, but man, she will be the frist one to a mic sounding a HOT MESS, and sometimes the sound team will turn her mic down or off when it gets to bad.  :D ;)



Now, that should be a clear indication to her or her 'friends'. Someone needs to let her know, seriously.
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: NJTheBishopAnderson on August 21, 2006, 03:04:33 PM
Man, were y'all in that same pastoral anniversary service yesterday too?? My God!  :o
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: keptbyJesus on August 21, 2006, 03:27:28 PM
Quote from: sjonathan02 on August 21, 2006, 02:52:14 PM


Now, that should be a clear indication to her or her 'friends'. Someone needs to let her know, seriously.


The MOM has even taken the time to work with her a few times,  :)  she had told her to record herself and listen, (don't know if she did or not) but there are times when she will be on her note  ;D then all of a sudden  :o ?/? ::) she just flys off of it like a rocket, and you hear this BAD note come out of her mouth  ::) :o  and lets not talk about when she is in the choir (soprano), on the front row and you are in front of her directing.  :o   :D
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: bishopcole on August 21, 2006, 05:58:19 PM
YES INDEED!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: sjonathan02 on August 21, 2006, 10:19:11 PM
Quote from: keptbyJesus on August 21, 2006, 03:27:28 PM

The MOM has even taken the time to work with her a few times,  :)  she had told her to record herself and listen, (don't know if she did or not) but there are times when she will be on her note  ;D then all of a sudden  :o ?/? ::) she just flys off of it like a rocket, and you hear this BAD note come out of her mouth  ::) :o  and lets not talk about when she is in the choir (soprano), on the front row and you are in front of her directing.  :o   :D




This is all I can do......(http://www.emotihost.com/nono/7.gif)
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: LyricTenor on August 22, 2006, 10:58:22 AM
Quote from: keptbyJesus on August 21, 2006, 03:27:28 PM
You got one of them too?!?!?!?    She dosen't lead she just a background vocalist, but man, she will be the frist one to a mic sounding a HOT MESS, and sometimes the sound team will turn her mic down or off when it gets to bad.    

The MOM has even taken the time to work with her a few times,  :)  she had told her to record herself and listen, (don't know if she did or not) but there are times when she will be on her note  ;D then all of a sudden  :o ?/? ::) she just flys off of it like a rocket, and you hear this BAD note come out of her mouth   ::) :o  and lets not talk about when she is in the choir (soprano), on the front row and you are in front of her directing.  :o   :D

We have a soprano in our section that gets the emboldened (Help me SJon!) treatment above.  It's a sight to behold.   :D :D :D :D
Sometimes our AV crew will turn her mic UP to make sure the elderly saints can hear the *snort* joyful noise [size=4 pt](cacophony)[/size] she makes.
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: sayyes on October 05, 2006, 02:14:05 AM
Imma tell the truth i dies right there i dont care who's singin who's in the congergation i bust up and laugh right there....LOUD.....pray for meah.....but thats not just folks soundin a mess thats when nething funny happens in church and plz dont let meah be playin cuz then its really on.....IF YOU SINGING Q#'S AND Zminors THATS WERE ILL PUT YOU....LOL
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: LyricTenor on October 05, 2006, 08:34:53 AM
Quote from: sayyes on October 05, 2006, 02:14:05 AM
Imma tell the truth i dies right there i dont care who's singin who's in the congergation i bust up and laugh right there....LOUD.....pray for meah.....but thats not just folks soundin a mess thats when nething funny happens in church and plz dont let meah be playin cuz then its really on.....IF YOU SINGING Q#'S AND Zminors THATS WERE ILL PUT YOU....LOL

*Gasping for air*   :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: ndel on October 05, 2006, 12:28:54 PM





HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Quote from: sayyes on October 05, 2006, 02:14:05 AM
Imma tell the truth i dies right there i dont care who's singin who's in the congergation i bust up and laugh right there....LOUD.....pray for meah.....but thats not just folks soundin a mess thats when nething funny happens in church and plz dont let meah be playin cuz then its really on.....IF YOU SINGING Q#'S AND Zminors THATS WERE ILL PUT YOU....LOL
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: ndel on October 05, 2006, 12:30:36 PM
Quote from: sayyes on October 05, 2006, 02:14:05 AM
Imma tell the truth i dies right there i dont care who's singin who's in the congergation i bust up and laugh right there....LOUD.....pray for meah.....but thats not just folks soundin a mess thats when nething funny happens in church and plz dont let meah be playin cuz then its really on.....IF YOU SINGING Q#'S AND Zminors THATS WERE ILL PUT YOU....LOL
   



   
HAHAHAHHAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: 2tight on October 05, 2006, 12:39:50 PM
Quote from: ndel on October 05, 2006, 12:30:36 PM
   



   
HAHAHAHHAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: greenttby on October 06, 2006, 11:13:36 AM
Okay, we have two sopranos, one is actually the choir director. They have this semi-opra squeakin mouse voices. I'm good when my sister is not a service, cause I just give a thank you Jesus praise God smile...BUTTT when my sister is there I can't help but to recall all the comments that we have made about these women' voices.

I know, please pray for me.

My husband who rarely speaks bad about anyone...once came in the room and asked why don't the pastor stand up and yanked the microphone cord out of the plug whne he see's "C" get up to sing...
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: LilWes on October 14, 2006, 02:40:20 PM
Quote from: greenttby on October 06, 2006, 11:13:36 AM
Okay, we have two sopranos, one is actually the choir director. They have this semi-opra squeakin mouse voices. I'm good when my sister is not a service, cause I just give a thank you Jesus praise God smile...BUTTT when my sister is there I can't help but to recall all the comments that we have made about these women' voices.

I know, please pray for me.

My husband who rarely speaks bad about anyone...once came in the room and asked why don't the pastor stand up and yanked the microphone cord out of the plug whne he see's "C" get up to sing...
well we got 2 sopranos that sound like ducks so anytime u wanna make a trade hollah
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: baggettcindy on October 14, 2006, 09:51:22 PM
Quote from: LilWes on October 14, 2006, 02:40:20 PM
well we got 2 sopranos that sound like ducks so anytime u wanna make a trade hollah

LOL...LOL...LOL
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: rovelmorris on October 18, 2006, 10:06:53 PM
I never thought anyone would ask that question..well for my church..well for my Youth Choir no one really sings the lead horrible because when we are at rehearsals if they sound terrible and I cant find a replacement..I will do the lead myself as I would have already known the song and I have a wide vocal range..However if I go to another church or concert or wherever and I hear a terrible lead..my eyes start running water because I really want to laugh..but I cant because everyone knows me as a singer and will say I am laughing because I know I can sing..I think the bottom line is that they are doing it for God and even if we do laugh they are singing for his glory.
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: ncottoncandy on October 18, 2006, 11:11:47 PM
Oh man, I laugh! I put my head down between my legs and laugh! People look at me but, I dont' care. Its funny because the same girl who tried to be so critical towards me when I sung, gets up there and murders a song. Listen this is rule #1 if you are an alto you don't need to try and sing a soprano song if you cant sing. Someone has mislead this girl and told her she was an contralto! not so! She sounds a hot mess even the children choir laugh at her.
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: calm05 on October 23, 2006, 06:28:55 PM
Well,  :-X and that's all I have to say.

tee-hee   

LOL   LOL   LOL
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: h_hutchie on October 23, 2006, 08:45:59 PM
Oh Lawd !

I just close my eyes and rock side with the tempo
but really I cant'wait till its over.
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: coramae on October 23, 2006, 09:19:25 PM
some of ya'll ,know ya'll wrong .dont ya? ?/?
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: chosenandcalled on October 26, 2006, 02:22:00 PM
woo!!um, in a nice way ask her if she needs help well actually, you need to tell her that she sounding a little rough and then offer help to her. um.... pray!!!
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: temejo1 on October 28, 2006, 08:18:23 AM
Well, I've been in those situations.  If I'm in the audience and that happens, I HAVE to get up and walk out!  I would be laughing so hard, I couldn't control myself.  Afterwards, I would probably offer the pastor a free choir consultation.   :-\
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: BigMyke1 on November 03, 2006, 02:25:42 PM
Since I was knee-high to a cricket i can remember hearing some hetroscoius singing. And as i becaome started my music ministry I played for a church where NOBODY could hold a tune even if they had a collection plate. I simply learned to have a deaf ear.  But now that I'm older and wiser I either: keep playing in the key I started in or stop playing altogether because I refuse to have my name attached to someone else's FILTHY, STINKIN', BURNIN' HOT MESS!. 
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: sayyes on November 04, 2006, 04:16:52 AM
Quote from: h_hutchie on October 23, 2006, 08:45:59 PM
Oh Lawd !

I just close my eyes and rock side with the tempo
but really I cant'wait till its over.

SON YOU AINT GOTTA WAIT TIL THE BATTLES OVA YOU CAN SHOUT NOW.....GET READY GET READY GET RIKA RIKA READY!!!!.....LOL.....YAL PRAY
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: Keziah303 on June 20, 2007, 01:05:22 PM
Well I think you need to offer help. I don't think laughing or just straight up not playing is wrong. Yeah sometime you can't help yourself. But the Lord will accept all praise no matter how bad it sounds to us it is music to his ear. So we should never stop the flow and worship of God because we don’t like it. Just don’t dwell on the sound coming from the person dwell on the words and begin to create an atmosphere of worship. Then you will no longer her that persons sing because it all about you and GOD in that moment.  :)
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: PianoWizard on June 21, 2007, 01:20:00 AM
Welcome to the LGM family "Keziah303".....Be Blessed.

PianoWiz...
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: mzliz on August 08, 2007, 09:19:39 AM
The bible says Make a joyful noise.  Everyone is not blessed with the gift to sing harmonously or even pleasantly, but she does have a right to make a joyful noise to her God  It may hurt your ears, but pray for her do not laugh at her.  she is a child of the King, just as everyone else. She has right to praise Him.  I agree music should be in a manner to usher; however, sometimes, the lyrics themselves are more powerful than the key, the tone, the pitch and THE INSTRUMENTS.

Ease up people.  She may not have voice like others, but she is willing to give back to God what He has given her and I am sure that where it might hurt your ears.  It is like sweet, sweet music to HIS.
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: sjonathan02 on August 08, 2007, 11:16:32 AM
That pink is wrong. :-\
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: PianoWizard on August 08, 2007, 11:27:22 AM
Welcome to the LGM family "mzliz"....Be Blessed.

PianoWiz...
Title: Re: What Do You Do When The Person Leading The Song Sounds HORRIBLE
Post by: Chocolatedrps on August 08, 2007, 03:22:07 PM
First of...let's see... who selected this person to lead this song and was he/she the only person willing to lead?