There's a Whole Lotta Comedy Going On at Smule Sing!

Call me a "romantic," but the mic stand, bathed in a pool of light created by a single, white spot in a smoky club is often the image I have when I think about singing.  In fact, I view my "open calls" or "OCs"--my invitations for other singers to join me--as duets performed on that same imaginary stage! 

When someone joins you, it's like getting a really cool package, and you become both singer and "audience member" as you listen to the song.  Most of the time, the other singer will give you a great song that is often branded with their own personal version of the tune.  But other times...

well...other times....

you kinda open the song and get this...

Okay, Halloween is coming and I just could NOT resist posting a picture of my pal, Blaxtone, in full "pirate" garb. It was his profile shot for a few weeks, but its just an example of the kind a fun-loving, sorta "wild and crazy" guy that my pal Barry, who goes by the Smule tag @blaxtone, can become in front of mic.  Barry has a fantastic "Sintra-esque" sound when he sings, so when he does join me in song, I eagerly rush to my iPad to hear his voice.  In one of my songs, he went completely "off rails" by posting a comedy skit rather than singing with me.  In a case of "payback," I went to his site and added a ton of snarky comments to the Sinatra song "It Was a Very Good Year" as I sang to him.  In the end, however, I had chosen poorly, and the "revenge song" I was singing turned and made ME the one who was eventually lampooned.

Most recently, Barry did it again to one of my friends, Glenny whose Smule tag is @rocket_scientist.  In her lovely rendition of this Ray Charles classic, "You Don't Know Me," whilst Glenny is sweetly singing the song, Barry proceeds to tell her "Lady, I don't know who you are, I come walking into this bar and there is only one seat and its next to you, and you start singing to me...you are gazing longingly into my eyes...perhaps you should take a Tylenol.  You're making me uncomfortable...hey, why are you licking my neck, lady....LADYEEEEEEEE!!"  It was hysterical and soon singers were tagging friends to hear Barry's funny comments to Glenny.  Here is the site, if you'd like to listen to Barry's hysterical version http://www.smule.com/recording/jazzy_8-you-dont-know-me/301180083_177714208.

As much pun (yes, I did mean "pun") as Barry dishes out, he's equally a good sport in receiving snarky and funny comments on his own songs.  Case in point, the singer @SmoogieMystik...  Here she is...

Smoogie is a tremendously, sultry singer with a sexy contralto voice that I've been privileged to hear more of in recent months. Smoogie has recently been participating in comedy workshops in her home town, and her fantastically "dry" delivery is what caught me completely off guard as she sang "Your Cheatin' Heart" by Hank Williams.  At the very beginning of the song, Barry @Blaxtone says "this is for all the women who done me wrong..." Immediately, Smoogie's sexy, smoky voice chimes in "I SAID I was sorry..."  I listened, as I often do to songs by my friends, and I laughed through the entire song!!

Smoogie has also done other funny and laugh-worthy songs with Barry including the most recent "Swingin' on a Star" in which she snorts like a pig!  It was hysterical.  More recently, she posted the same song but drastically changed all of the lyrics to reference experiences in dating men. I can see her "standup" workshops have been very successful!

But Barry and Smoogie are not the only "pranksters" on Smule and the fun is not limited to the borders of the United States.  Let's meet my pal, Jeroen...

This is the incredibly talented singer, Jeroen, who lives in the Netherlands.  My first encounter with Jeroen was in December, 2014.  At that time, video performances on Smule were rare because video was supported only by the latest version of iPad and iPhone equipment.  As I was browsing through open calls, I saw a man wearing brown rimmed glasses, a Santa Hat, and a long black wig, holding a bottle of wine and singing the Mariah Carey classic "All I Want for Christmas" but he now has added the phrase "All I Want for Christmas is Booze..."  As he dances around his room near the Christmas tree, he falters and sways, hoisting the bottle to his face, and singing in a mock drunken fashion.  The most notable feature of that song, however, was the incredibly high notes that Jeroen executed PERFECTLY in true Mariah Carey fashion throughout the song.  I joined him then, and look forward to hearing his voice on other songs.  His sense of humor is fantastic, but his singing abilities are truly what makes him memorable.

But these pranksters and comedians are simply the tip of an enormous "iceberg" of talented, fun-loving "Smulensians" (dear god, I hate that name--it's like "amnesiacs") on the site.  My pals Jessica @Jdubdavs and David @davideos recently dressed in FULL Wizard of Oz garb to sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" with two other friends in full Wizard attire.  Their video has garnered more than 2,000 views and an equal number of "loves" from Smule users.

So when you join Smule and sing a great song, you never really know what you'll get.  Sometimes you'll hear a fantastic song, and other times...well...err...you might get a surprise or two from one of your friends!  Either way--song or joke--it will be one of the best and brightest parts of your day!!

Singers Featured Here:
Barry S. @Blaxtone is a fantastic singer with a mellow baritone sound who lives on the East Coast.  His "New Jersey" accent on the recording is authentic!  Barry is also a comedian who has been known to write comedy for others.  An ordained minister, he has promised to officiate when I eventually "croak," but before that happens, he promises to join in me in song a lot MORE.

Glenny @rocket_scientist is my friend and fellow singer from bonny Scotland. She is a tremendous artist, photographer, crafter, and embroidery/stitcher.  Recently the proud winner of the local village knitting exhibit (garnering a whopping 5L prize money), Glenny has been branching out in her songs to include jazz, funk, pop, and even...okay...RAP!  Yep, she's one versatile singer.

@SmoogieMystik is one helluva singer with a great sense of humor, a ready quip or joke and a fantastic, sexy, sultry sound that she brings out in every song.  I love her quick wit, her fun loving spirit, and most of all, her VOICE!

Jeroen @_Jeroen_ is a singer with a incredible range, a high head voice, and a passionate sound that he trots out for musical theatre songs.  Jeroen is a crazy wonderful man with a great sense of a humor, a beautiful home in the Netherlands and a completely green pool that he must clean (hopefully) soon! 

Jessica @Jdubdavs and David @Davideos have been featured in the past, but both love to do something they call "Wiggy Wiggy Wednesday" when they don wigs and sing songs.  David lives in the UK and Jessica lives here in the States.  Despite their strange and unusual garb, crazy hair and staged production numbers, they are fantastic people and incredible singers.  Jessica's light and high voice is a wonderful contrast to David's robust and high sound.  They make a good team and they're super fun to sing with.

All of the singers above post OCs or Open Calls, so join them to sing fantastic songs!!

Me?  I'm Grace and my Smule tag is @Pokeypal.  I live in sunny (okay, today, rainy--yeah--California).  I post OCs too, so join me for all the fun and games that I and my duet partner, Mitch B. @_Mitch22_ often post here on Smule.  Looking forward to singing with you!!!