| Let the amateur singers shine | | | | forums where karaoke fans can talk with others |
| The karaoke revolution has opened the door for | | | | . |
| amateur singers to shine all over America. It has also | | | | On the technical end, karaoke players and computer |
| made a way for aspiring singers of all ages to have | | | | music files were also developed, enabling anyone to |
| fun while demonstrating their talents, from ages 5 to | | | | download the players and music from their own |
| 95! Those who "can't sing a lick" enjoy karaoke as | | | | computer. With this new technology, people can |
| well. | | | | enjoy karaoke even if they don't own a machine. |
| Local Fame for Amateur Singers | | | | Karaoke for Kids |
| With the karaoke revolution, which started in the | | | | Another way the karaoke revolution has made a |
| 1990s in the United States, amateurs who would | | | | difference is it has provided a venue for kids of all |
| have never made it to stardom could suddenly | | | | ages to practice singing their favorite songs. |
| become a local star in their own hometown. | | | | There are karaoke machines just for kids, made with |
| Even if they never made a hit record or never | | | | different colors, themes, etc. They are easy to use |
| performed at a crowded concert, amateur singers | | | | and come with a microphone. |
| could now perform at local events, competitions, | | | | Kids today are enjoying maximum benefits with new |
| clubs or restaurants and enjoy a little fame locally by | | | | combined players. These players combine DVD |
| using karaoke entertainment. | | | | videos, audio CDs, MP3 files, Karaoke CDG and more |
| What's so amazing about the karaoke revolution is | | | | - all in one machine. |
| how quickly it spread across the nation. It didn't take | | | | These amazing machines enable kids to practice |
| long for karaoke to become the thing to do in almost | | | | singing, and enjoy their favorite movies and music. |
| every small-town club or event. Karaoke spread | | | | Movies and Karaoke |
| quickly among gatherings and parties as well. It would | | | | More evidence of the karaoke revolution can be seen |
| often be used in place of party games with large | | | | in its inclusion in Hollywood films. |
| groups of people. | | | | In 1996, "The Cable Guy" depicted characters singing |
| The Comical Side of Karaoke | | | | karaoke off-key. Other movies with karaoke |
| The karaoke revolution also sparked a new comical | | | | performances include "Lost in Translation," "Duets" |
| side of singing along with one's favorite tunes. | | | | and "Rush Hour 2." |
| Even in local clubs and restaurants, guests began | | | | An independent film called "The Karaoke King" uses |
| holding contests to see who could sing the worst! | | | | karaoke as a main theme. |
| This new comical approach to singing brought out the | | | | It's yet to be seen of what lies ahead for the |
| best and worst (singing, that is) in people, and they | | | | karaoke revolution. |
| could actually have a laugh about it. | | | | There are so many new karaoke machines and |
| The Online Karaoke Revolution | | | | technologies being developed that singers will be able |
| Today, the karaoke revolution has spread online as | | | | to customize their experience more and more. The |
| well. There are now thousands of websites about | | | | karaoke revolution truly is an amazing thing |
| karaoke. | | | | considering it's only been around in this country for a |
| Some sites offer tips and advice, some sell karaoke | | | | little over a decade! |
| machines and music, and other sites have open chat | | | | |