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