On April 18, Nostalgie will meet you for “Furious desire to sing”, the biggest Karaoke evening in Belgium! An unforgettable night when the whole room will resume the greatest tubes in chorus. Here are 10 crisp anecdotes to go out between two choruses.
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Karaoke was born … in a television show
Before invading the bars, karaoke first appeared on American television. In the Sing Along show broadcast on CBS, the lyrics paraded on the screen while the public sang with the presenter, guided by the famous bouncing ball (the bouncing little ball).
But the real karaoke system, we owe it to the Japanese musician Daisuke Inoue, recognized by Time Magazine as one of the most influential Asians of the century. Ironically, he has never patented his invention … and therefore never touched a penny on it.
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In Japan, contracts are sign … while singing
No need for a meeting room: in Japan, the deals often conclude in a karaoke cabin. Some businessmen even go so far as to take singing lessons to impress their customers. It is said that “we are the champions” would, especially, have diplomatic virtues…
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The 5 most sung songs in the world
The classification varies according to the country, but some titles tirelessly return to the microphone:
- Summer Nights – Grease
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
- Let It Go – Idina Menzel
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Karaoke “means…“ empty orchestra ”
Etymologically The word karaoke is the assembly of two Japanese words: Kara, which means empty and Okesutora, which means orchestra. “Empty orchestra”. No musicians, but a scene to you alone. And frankly, who needs an orchestra when you have vibe?
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A $ 10 billion business
Karaoke is also serious on the finance side. The global market weighs nearly $ 10 billion, especially thanks to sales of machines, CDs, DVDs and dedicated apps. And that is without counting the watered evenings.
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The longest karaoke record?
Hold on: 456 hours non-stop. Or 19 days in a row, made in the Philippines, with more than 9,000 chained songs. What to lose his voice … and maybe a bit of your head too.
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Sing is good for health
No, it’s not just a pretext to flourish on Céline: karaoke decreases stress, improves breathing, boosts immunity and simply makes happy. A real wellness session disguised as a party.
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The biggest karaoke in the world
On August 22, 2009, at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, nearly 160,000 people sang together Friends in Low Places de Garth Brooks. Imagine this giant choir… Guaranteed chills.
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Ultra-serious global competitions
Yes, there is a world karaoke championship. Each year, talents from around the world compete in an atmosphere worthy of The Voice. Whether you are diva in the soul or king of false notes, everyone is lucky.
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Karaoke makes you happy. It’s proven!
Singing in a group releases oxytocin, the hormone of happiness. Add some friends, intergenerational tubes and a fire room, and you get the perfect combo for an unforgettable evening.
Do you also have a furious desire to sing?
So do not miss April 18 to Act 3 in Braine-l’Alleud: Nostalgia invites you to an XXL karaoke with an overwhelmed atmosphere, cult tubes, giggles and chills.
Info and reservations on nostalgia.be.
And don’t forget: even if you sing false, the main thing is to sing hard!
