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DUK diet, low carb & music

IanD

IanD

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4 years ago, after following the DUK diet, muscle pains were ending my active life, including tennis, so I joined 2 choirs.

Norwood Green Choral Soc. sing religious & popular classical music. Our latest concert included Vivaldi's "Gloria" which is on Radio 3 at this moment. Next concert will include G & S "Trial by Jury."
I am very happy that I can now sing the sort of music I thought I could only listen to.
Thank you DUK.

The other choir is the local Heston Community Centre "Singing for fun" aka "Caroliners." We entertain local gatherings -Old people's groups & homes, a respite centre, etc, with popular songs from the shows. We are entertaining the Community Centre at its Jubilee celebration.

BUT
Low carb restored my health, so I resumed my tennis - & have the choirs as well.
 
I sang as a teen, and was a member of a youth opera. I'd love to join a choir now, but tinnitus has scuppered my pitch.

Ju
 
SweetHeart said:
I sang as a teen, and was a member of a youth opera. I'd love to join a choir now, but tinnitus has scuppered my pitch.
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In my case my pitch was scuppered by a complete lack of vocal ability and the fact that I am tone deaf.

Mrs Borofergie sings with the Crouch End Festival Chorus, which is a semi-pro choir from North London. They're actually a classical choir, but they get roped in lots of funky contemporary engagements:
Here they are on the main stage at Glastonbury with Ray Davies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6hMWM_zW70 (Mrs Borofergie is the beautiful lady on the screen @ 2:11)
Here they are with Oasis at the Roundhouse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9vWv6eu1SU (Mrs Borofergie @1:53)
and here with Enrico Morricone at the Royal Albert Hall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XERXz5MFv-U

(I've finished name dropping, you can go about your business now).
 
Mrs Borofergie sings with the Crouch End Festival Chorus, which is a semi-pro choir from North London. They're actually a classical choir, but they get roped in lots of funky contemporary engagements:
Here they are on the main stage at Glastonbury with Ray Davies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6hMWM_zW70 (Mrs Borofergie is the beautiful lady on the screen @ 2:11)
Here they are with Oasis at the Roundhouse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9vWv6eu1SU (Mrs Borofergie @1:53)
and here with Enrico Morricone at the Royal Albert Hall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XERXz5MFv-U

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 
I was turned down for the choir in primary school - what kid can't sing - me!

haven't improved - if i sing upstairs, hubby will shout up to check i'm i've not hurt myself.

Envy people their good voices - sing loud those who don't get the cat's wailing

Mary x
 
MaryJ said:
I was turned down for the choir in primary school - what kid can't sing - me!

haven't improved - if i sing upstairs, hubby will shout up to check i'm i've not hurt myself.

Envy people their good voices - sing loud those who don't get the cat's wailing

Mary x
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I didn't ever apply for choirs as I was a sporty child, the idea of standing still and singing was too much, I had to be on the go from morning until night. I wouldn't have got in even if I did audition, I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket!
 
I had the voice of an angel until my voice broke and I then sounded as bad as a Drunken 'Barney Gumble' from the Simpsons! D'oh! :D
 
I miss singing but still love music and waste hours on youtube and downloading songs , it's a good hobby so no wonder you feel better :D
 
Those links with Ray Davies are very good. I don't think we will get to Glastonbury. I like songs I can sing along with.
 
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