i'm not a singer so i haven't tried it. but one time is always the first time...
some friends, some beer...and it can go.

cheers

From what I've seen, being a singer isn't a prerequisite, but if you're entertaining people, making them forget their pains, troubles and headaches even for a few minutes, it can't be all that bad?

_________________
Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

the point o karaoke is people who think they can sing, but can't, or people who can't sing and know it and just don't care.

_________________
thought of you tonight, in simple twists and turns, incarcerated here, i'm handcuffed to your world, your innocence is cruel, coquettish and arcane, but i need it all the same

They have a karaoke show here in the UK, it's called the #$@*&!% X-Factor.

CC

_________________
Fender Stratocaster (parts build)
Fender Telecaster 72 Custom RI
Fender Telecoustic Deluxe
Gretsch Electromatic Pro-Jet
Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
Gibson ES-135
Zenith Type-17
Marshall 70's JMP Superbass 100w
Blackstar HT-5

Like I said, I have a female singer that's very good that I found singing at a karaoke lounge. It just so happened that she had a CD out and was using karaoke to sell a few more CDs.

_________________
Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

Never tried it. Never thought about it. Of course, if you ever want to empty a room I might give it a shot.

I ended up singing karaoke on New Years a few years ago. I didn't mean to. I pretty much hate it but there was a gorgeous blond who actually had a really nice voice egging me on and, what can I say, I'm weak. I'd also had a few drinks and the music was old folkie stuff that I knew.

Never again though. I'm serious!

Peace, Gridlok

I have not tried it.

Why is it so popular in Asia?

C'mon, give it a go. It'll make you feel like a real idiot!

Gridlok

I have not been to a party or a bar were theirs a karaoke that I won't make a go at it. Of course I get asked to sing from time to time, I don't no why but some seem to like it. Just has to be the right music to match the voice.

_________________
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.

Thomas Jefferson

Never favored myself as a decent singer, so no I havent tried it.

_________________
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Blazing Saddles...

It would take a lot of liquor to get me up there. I hate making a fool of myself by accident. Why would I want to do it on purpose?